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• Re: Haughty lawyers...Uugh (was libel, retraction etc)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:09:15 -0500
  ...Chris While I appreciate your discretion and delicacy (above) in only refering to the 'E" and thus not infringing my copyright I'd like...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:36:13 -0700
  ...am I wrong? Some folks seem bewildered by this apparently insane > speed. > > Chris. > '85 Westy > Usual Disclaimers Apply
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 20:54:13 -0400
  On Mon, 29 Jul 2002, JM/CO wrote: > Batteries connected in parallel in other than the above situations will tend > to discharge each other...
• Temp gauge problem resolved
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 16:42:00 -0700
  ...http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Volkswagen/Van_temp%20wire.JPG Upon discovery, I embarked upon a boisterous, scholarly and somewhat salty discourse with the...
• Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:14:06 -0500
  ...Yeah - $15! It's Christmas, baby! This has been discussed on the Samba, so you can find more info there. -- Sent from my mobile...
• Re: Is the Type2 list down?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:14:05 -0500
  ...It has been getting worse lately, and although it hasn't been moved yet, discussions are now taking place to make that happen ASAP...
• Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 01:27:16 +0000
  https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbkdgYGgs_XIdkNBPr0A Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10
• Re: Question about vanagon front disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Dec 2017 16:05:44 +0000
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• Re: Strange problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:19:13 -0700
  Waste of Time, as in decaf, sugar free Coke. For the purposes of this discussion, Wide Open Throttle. Karl Wolz | | What does WOT mean? | |
• Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:30:22 -0700
  Hi, I've discovered my rear backing plates are rusted out. Does anyone have a source for these, new or used? Thanks -- Shawn Wright
• Aftermarket Airfilter Article
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:48:28 -0500
  ...http://autospeed.com/cms/A_111486/article.html Discuss amongst yourselves. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• On the road to Alaska
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 14 May 2009 13:01:58 -0700
  I cannot believe that we've had this discussion all week without the following link: http://www.vanagon.com/journeys/inuvik/ Grumble, grumble.... Jim
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:28:54 -0700
  This is a thread about semantics pron. English is a silly silly language -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• Re: F! Interesting Discovery - Hitchikers Guide
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 02 Apr 1995 08:05:59 -0400 (EDT)
  The ford Perfect is one of those quirky British cars built after the war...kinda looks like an anorexic 1937 US Ford. Ric
• '87 Syncro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 19 Mar 1996 10:52:19 -0500
  ...Good shape hi mi, needs engine, exec > stereo. > $300. (612) 789-9939 Seems the number has been disconnected :-(. Tom F.
• Re: Diesels in America?
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:53:40 -0400
  Excellent discussion, on behalf of the diesel community in North Georgia, we thank you. HK 4 turbodiesel vehicles 2 gas 1 lawn tractor 1...
• Vanagon Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 02:38:05 -0800
  Here is one engine conversion not yet discussed on the list. Here is an Electic Vanagon: http://www.100megsfree.com/evalbum/177.html Todd...
• Re: Camelback phone number?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 17:22:00 EDT
  Larry, The toll-free # for Camelback is 1.800.876.5199 Be sure to mention that you're "out of state" for a discount...
• Wild -just about EVERYTHING for T1/T2/T3
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:31:27 +0200
  Hi, I jsut discovered this vendor; http://jpgroup.anet.dk/ Just about ANYTHING for our beloved Vanagons. Happy DriVWing Jens Jakob
• Home Depot Motorsports returns!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:24:46 -0400
  ...atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/837697977.html I certainly hope people don't fall for it! -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• '87 vanagon camper hesitating/bucking and burning ga s in m�xico
  Historical mailing list - jes poynter
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 12:22:00 -0800
  ...is this supposed to be disconnected? is this the wire to the oxygen sensor already disconnected? if not, what is it and do i...
• Re: Brake MC ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:33:45 -0500
  ...You can get the usual ongoing 5% listmember discount (referral code list1e) on either master cylinder (as both exceed the $50 minimum for the...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 08:32:08 -0700
  ...I resorted to > disconnecting the battery to shut it off and save the battery from deep > discharge. > > > > Anyone want to weigh in on the...
• 87 Vanagon GL 3000+ RPM idle
  Historical mailing list - Melinda
  Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:44:32 -0500
  ...In trouble shooting, I have discovered that the idle returns to normal if the idle stabilzer valve is unplugged, but the temp light blinks...
• Re: Timing solution
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:26:22 -0400
  ...However it runs incredibly better if the vacuum retard is disconnected along with the vacuum to the fuel pressure regulator. Then you can set...
• Rear Disc Brake conversions page PHOTO UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 16:42:44 EDT
  Hello Folks, Some of you have been patiently waiting to see pictures of the rear disc brake conversion. I just posted some photos or...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:34:19 -0700
  ...Later they went to the large disc with vents on. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Elliott" <j.michael.elliott@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Mixed replys (long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:02:25 -0700
  ...M Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
• Re: The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:10:41 -0800
  Yes, disconnect the O2 sensor AND the idle stabilizer. That might get you in the ballpark. The only *real* way to adjust that screw...
• Re: FS: High-mileage 1.9L WBX with good heads/exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:02:07 -0400
  ...Exhaust system included. > > Will sell cheap all or for parts. > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" > -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and...
• Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:22:00 -0700
  ...When I bought my 1987 Wolfy GL, the PO disclosed this problem: the radio drains the battery, so he just disconnected the hot wire...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 6 May 2012 19:43:14 -0400
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? >>> >>> Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on >>> crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:48:16 -0500
  ...http://www.nokiantires.com/product-group?group=3.02 The tires are listed as current models, and not discontinued. the Nokian site has a...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:11:16 -0400
  ...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? I installed the Overland single piston BB kit up front with 288mm vented rotors a few years ago. That...
• Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:37:49 -0700
  ...Talking about tantalum capacitors vs aluminum electrolytics is every bit as pertinent as discussing metal-bearing anti-seize compounds because they both apply to...
• Re: ebay plasma blue headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 19:25:14 +1200
  ...thanks gary These are NOT gas-discharge ("plasma") lights; they are ordinary 12V QH bulbs mwith a bluish coating to give a fake gas...
• Re: New Front Brake Rotor Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:16:57 -0700
  ...New pads > only, on �a new disc usually, of course. > scott > www.turbovans.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:53:45 -0300
  ...Disconnect the battery (I never do, but everyone else should :-) ) take the cover off the instrument panel Disconnect the wire to the brake fluid...
• ANNOUNCEMENT: Passat mailing list
  Historical mailing list - Michael Klepikov
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:31:39 EDT
  ...The list is dedicated to discussions about VW Passat of all years and models. Non-Passat postings are ok as long as they are...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:53:20 -0400
  ...for vanagon > > discussion only, excepting Friday which we can discuss anything we > like... > > I'd suggest lifting the restriction the *"vanagon discussion only"* and...
• Re: Driving report - STEBRO Stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:11:18 -0600
  ...The discolouration is just the deepening of the protective oxide layer. This is what it sounds like to me... the different alloys might discolour...
• Re: rear discs
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:28:54 -0400
  ...rear discs In a message dated 7/22/00 6:33:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dstevens@twcny.rr.com writes: << vanagon baja bug...
• Re: hesitation off the line
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:59:27 -0400
  ...Performance with a warm engine improved somewhat when I disconnected the Idle Stabilizer Valve, and improved radically when the oxygen sensor was disconnected. Looking...
• Re: Welding on Van - ECU consequences?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 21:30:41 -0700
  I always disconnect battery and ecu. I worry about high frequency stuff making mischief during welding the van. I know many don't bother...
• Re: Friday mod discussion - language
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:34:35 -0400
  ...Friday mod discussion - language ---- Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > As far as kids go, I think that it is their parents responsibility to...
• Re: hankook ra-08 copies
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 9 May 2016 16:14:27 -0600
  Dennis I take it You are referring to the 1s that Jon mentioned ~ The Cooper made Discount Dominator 235/75r15s that I ran on...
• List Hat
  Historical mailing list - LSheeley
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 10:31:28 EST
  I suggested last week we have a discussion about how much the licensing cost should be on a Vanagon List Hat. Rather than wait...
• 15" Alloys for sale in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 10:17:36 EST
  ...12/14/02 11:56:07 PM Eastern Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:yann.bertaud@discreet.com">yann.bertaud@discreet.com</A> Reply...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:16 -0400
  If you disconnect the lines at the rack to allow all the fluid to drain out, there is little difference. The non PS vans...
• Re: part needed
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 13 May 2005 09:05:03 -0400
  ...Thanx... > > > Danno > Delaware Water Gap, PA > 89' Jetta > 86' Vanagon > 79' Rocco' > > > > Discover Yahoo! > Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and...
• Re: SA grills available again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:17:39 -0500
  > So Ron, that is your price then minus 5% listmember discount, right? > If so that makes it a few bucks cheaper than Volks Cafe...
• Re: Big brake and rear disc brakes for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:54:43 +0000
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• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:06:05 -0400
  At the risk of being censured for adding nothing to the discussion of an electrical issue, you consented to letting "authorities" search your vehicle...
• Engine transplant: VW 5cl..
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:32:30 -0800 (PST)
  Wasn't there a discussion on using the VW/Audi 5cl. as a donor for the Vanagon? Here is a source for the engine...
• for the Inuvik bunch ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Dec 95 18:11:57 CST
  ...my tv schedule, there is a 1-hour program on the canada-alaska highway tonight at 21:00 (central time!) on the Discovery channel.
• O2 sensor light reset?
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix
  Tue, 20 May 1997 10:28:39 -0700
  how to reset this light? some past list discussion said to look for switch behind speedo, but i'm not finding it. any clues...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:18:01 -0700
  Again, it's Friday, but I must respectfully suggest than air-cooled Vanagons not be damned by association with waterboxers when discussing reliability. They...
• DM: oil
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 16:47:41 -0700
  ...Dead Dynosaurs in the form of carbon for more discussion on oils. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island...
• Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:09:16 -0400
  ...Can I just pry them out and discard? �ric
• Re; Painting the Poptop/The only way?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 31 May 2000 06:59:21 -0500
  I thought we were discussing refinishing the roof of a Westy, not a house! Roll and Brush? Pooey! Yuck! Mucho Ca Ca! Terry