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• =?utf-8?Q?RE:_86_sliding_door_handle_mechanism_=E2=80=A6_stumped?=
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:06:17 -0700
  ...Taken all the hardware off, but I can’t the the “ remote control assembly “ as Bentley calls it ( 58.18) out of the door...
• Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:42:12 -0500
  ...According to the Thermostat with remote outside sensor this morning it was 12F. Due to the snow and my having the Nokian WRG3 tires...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:30:44 -0700
  ...In fact the best view I get of the front display is while parked >> and I'm in the back using the remote. So...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 23:18:10 -0500
  A quick solution for me is a mini portable window unit from Walmart ($60.00 with remote) stowed in the top bin. Simply lift...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:41:54 -0500
  ...trim ring, Multi-colored vacuum flourescent display, and credit card type remote control. I hope it serves well. It's been a long time...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:56:56 -0700
  ...The conditions aren't even remotely relative to asphalt/concrete, nor the stresses put on the vehicle closely the same. It becomes obvious very...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
  Historical mailing list - frank furter
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:20:59 -0800
  ...door arm rest, clock, console, > cup holder, carpet, rear deck release, remote gas release, tachometer, > steel wheels, rear window defroster, power antenna, pin striping...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:58:38 -0400
  ...Fridge Burner box Yeah, but with a propane fridge you don't have to leave your remote site for a while to go get...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:59:37 -0500
  ...is covered >> >> ensure all lights on extension cords or used for remote light are >> non breakable low heat >> ensure there is adequate ventilation in...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:51:06 -0700
  ...a cheater wire you can hide in the engine compartment, so that you can connect a remote starter switch to it anytime, without getting...
• Van projects: show & tell
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
  ...Installed auto alarm with remote door locking. 11. Installed pin switches (for auto alarm) on slide door and rear hatch. 12. Ran a bundle...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:48:11 -0800
  ...so cold and remote....if it won't start up again, you die ! lol. Scott On 11/14/2013 12:49 PM, JRodgers wrote...
• Re: Question about car receivers (taking advantage of Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:36:45 -0500
  ...Radio for a vanagon, remote useful when camping in a vanagon. There have been useful and informative threads like this before with no objection...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:24:42 -0800
  ...I'm envisioning a telescoping, remote > controlled spotlight.....or maybe just a maglite wielding monkey > running around up there... > Miguel > >>
• Re: Looking For A Sliding Door,1985, In Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 08:07:12 -0700
  ...the herd from a month ago, but I'll need to remote in to work to do so. Stephen --- On Sun, 8/8/10...
• Re: Friday: Fuel containers, a little bit vanagon related
  Historical mailing list - M Catlin
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:33:12 -0800
  ...others no doubt, use a diesel fuel container when traveling to remote rural destinations. I normally carry one five gallon Wedco (NATO style) can...
• Looking to swap Type2s for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 11:04:06 -0700
  ...in typical condition....email for more info if you are even remotely sanity-impaired as to be interested in this offer! Within 400 miles...
• Re: Hollister Syncro Event Mailing List
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:56:19 -0800
  ...We need > to plan the potluck, the remote control car race > (frequencies alone present a big challenge), the event > schedule, the friday aft./evening...
• Re: Blaupunkt in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 6 May 2004 22:43:54 -0500
  ...controller, very > > ergonomic, front and rear pre-outs, digital radio ready, remote, etc etc - > > Ditto that on the MP40. It's a closeout model...
• Re: Help! '87 Westy won't start...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  ...and you should always have a Remote Starter Switch with you at all times......this makes testing starter function in the van nice n...
• Oregon Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:56:12 -0700
  ...And this was a remote place without cell service. Tight sphincter time! :-O So I pulled the diff lock and engaged the decoupler, put...
• 15" steel rims?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 17:40:46 -0700
  ...I have, on two occasions, 'hammered-out' bent steel rims, got them back into shape well enough to continue on some remote Mexico and...
• Re: stereos
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 09:19:16 -0800
  ...Anyway, the neat thing about this Pioneer is that it comes with a wireless remote which allows me to turn off the music without...
• FS: Stereo System & Other parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:13:30 -0500
  ...the front doors very nicely Pioneer 12 Disc CD Changer with remote control *Entire system works and sound great! I was given another MP3...
• Re: New IRS Axles vs 108mm Porsche CVs
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:28:09 -0500
  ...I guess I bought insurance as > much as anything because I tend to break the rules about proceeding > into remote places by myself. > > Former...
• Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:43:38 -0800
  ...You whip out your remote starter switch, connect to the trigger wire in the engine compartment and try the starter that way. If two...
• Re: Lazy fellow tire size ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 15 Feb 2014 13:30:16 -0500
  ...I have a remote- country homeward journey pending, couple of > thousand miles in the deserted West. I really shouldn't try it on these...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 15:24:09 CST6CDT
  ...of engine). --broken wires inside drivers door for speaker and/or remote mirror (common to several on this list) --EXHAUST (heh heh, you're...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tuesday, September 12, 1995 4:38PM
  ...of engine). --broken wires inside drivers door for speaker and/or remote mirror (common to several on this list) --EXHAUST (heh heh, you're...
• Re: Nit Picking Solar Systems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 09:26:26 -0800
  ...and virtually none accessible on pavement... > I live in Utah, which has some fairly remote areas, and I rarely have the kind > of quiet...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1 revisited
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:47:36 EST
  ...While you might be able to get a little more power out of a wbx going this route to have anything remotely reliable you...
• Re: round > square headlight conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:01:42 -0400
  ...pair of fog lights that I occasionally use when driving in > remote areas, and I tend to drive on dirt roads on low beam...
• Re: Transmission Fluid Leak
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 11:57:21 -0700
  ...I have been fooled in the past by sneaky leaks that were very remote from where the drip was because of dirty search areas...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 15:40:01 -0700
  ...just figure out how to automate the barn door w/ a remote? .............. > Thanks for the brain storming, but that might be a bit rough...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon The answer!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:49:14 EST
  ...Plus the tray is wider than the laptop so there's space on the side to put the remotes, cell phone, and other stuff...
• Re: Do you ever pat your Vanagon on the head and say thanks?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 09:01:37 -0500
  ...a trip or after a long day of driving to some remote > > campground". I guess that routine is part of the ritual of ownership...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:31:20 -0700
  ...me' ..this is a very, very important tool to have ..a remote starter > switch .. > that is more for convenience, such as when checking compression...
• OIL SYSTEM UPGRADES '85 WESTY 1.9L AUTOMATIC?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 13:40:16 EDT
  ...Back when I had the '67 I added a high capacity oil pump and a remote cooler -- does anybody make this sort of stuff...
• Re: CB or cell?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:06:04 -0400
  ...CB or cell? I'm heading off to a rather remote location for a weekend camping trip and I began to ponder communications. In...
• Fwd: failure delivery
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:44:44 -0700
  ...gerry.vanagon.com>: > 208.37.250.151 does not like recipient. > Remote host said: 550 No such local user > Giving up on 208.37...
• Re: Why do JC Whitney Battery isolators have this VW caveat?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:27:31 -0800
  ...It is not the alternator design or the remoteness of the battery that should be faulted in Vanagons. The 1.9 waterboxers used a...
• aftermarket oil cooler question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:19:07 -0400
  ...spring is vital.Would I be better off going with a remote mount for the filter to make it sit better, when using the...
• Re: hey Larry Chase need your experience
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 4 May 2005 12:31:17 -0600
  There are gauges that can be put in the line with remote senders. I have seen them on some RV setups. Don�t know...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:47:50 -0700
  ...had the time...had the money...just maybe it could be > remotely possible... > Jeff > I think that is what split window volks do w...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:33:24 -0500
  ...Even comes with a remote, so I can change the volume, etc. > from the back of the Westy. > > The dash cutout is _almost_ DIN...
• Re: Intermittent Power Loss - '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 21 May 2017 07:05:40 -0400
  ...While preparing our 'trusty' '91 Westy for a trip to the remote (and > supremely lovely) Okanogan region of Eastern Washington, I experienced a > sudden...
• Re: Starting circuits in '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:51:50 -0400
  ...Use a clip lead or mechanic's remote starter switch from the spare spade terminal on forward end of starter (reachable by putting your...
• Re: audio system upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:08:37 -0500
  ...get excellent sound response.(most sub amps now come with a remote volume control as an option so you can turn the sub down...
• Re: satellite antenna placement
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 14:01:27 -0500
  ...If your satellite box is remote (separate from the head unit), you can put the satellite box in the cabinet under the sink (a...
• Re: Tiico Conversion
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:17:10 -0400
  ...the A/C.) If I wanted sports car performance or anything remotely close to it, I wouldn't drive an aerodynamic nightmare with a...
• Fwd: Junkyard speakers
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:20:46 -0700
  ...going to get a new CD player with iPod in and remote for my Westy. > But I'd like to get junkyard speakers. I...
• Re: Installed VDO/PSI Gauge = oil light on at idle?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 08:41:01 PST
  ...Then you could see if the remote gauge is calibrated. Another item; the old sender is only a pressure SWITCH . The new sender is...
• Re: Buses by the Arch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Wiegand
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:18:00 -0500
  ...Please email if even remotely interested. I believe the 6th is a full moon, so it would be the best night. (does anyone know...
• Re: Vanagon/Subaru Deep Thoughts...use a Link computer
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 20:22:56 +1200
  ...For about $100US you can get a dash-mounted remote unit with LCD readout; with this you can alter your settings on the move...
• Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:43:57 -0500
  ...FWIW, I suggest whatever model you get, get it with a remote control. At first glance it seems a silly extravagance, but after a...
• Re: stereo
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 09:52:42 -0400
  ...I'd like to have a cd player with input capacity for my Sirius XM receiver and my iPod, and a remote would be...
• Sliding door operation (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 17:39:24 -0600 (CST)
  ...When I move the door handle lever, the rear mechanism (remote control) operates and releases the back part of the door. The front latch...
• 1985 Westfalia for sale (Boston Ma Area)
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 10:57:40 -0500
  ...3-4k on it) - Cooper snows in rear (3K on them) Nokians on front (one more season left) - Eberspacher diesel heater w/remote thermostat...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:57:09 -0600
  ...It will put a TV picture PIP in a window on the desktop, or full screen, has speakers, and even has a remote. Nice...
• Re: Trip Report (Boulder SVX motor purchase)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2011 17:26:19 -0700
  ...We intended on >> camping higher, but most of the more remote camping spots were under several >> feet of snow. Still, it was beautiful and...