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• Re: Need used Vanagon parts sources in NC
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:52:09 EDT
  ...I >live in Chapel Hill, and I'd like to know some wrecking yards or other >sources of used parts within reasonable distance. > >I...
• Camping Season Begins
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Fri, 24 May 2002 18:45:23 -0400
  ...and camp out on the beach in Southern California (a short distance away....it's a shake-down cruise after all.) I'm wondering...
• FS: Dometic Fridge, Stove, Sink, Water tank and related cabinetry in SF
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 12:21:20 EDT
  ...So it is best if the prospective buyer is within driving distance from San Francisco. Will consider a rear fiberglass bumper as partial trade...
• Re: Are there Kayaker's among us??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 04:15:03 -0600
  ...The current record for height(198 ft.) is over twice the distance of this video(90 ft.) The keys to successfull falls jumping are...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:50:58 -0800
  ...You can get a big MPG change just by fitting a different size and not correcting for it in both speed and distance. Mark...
• Re: Syncro de Mayo Este - emerging plans and other important information
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
  ...Wondering if I will get the award for having the shortest distance traveled to get there??? About a 15-20 minute drive for me...
• Re: Dometic cooling fan noise
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:02:16 -0700
  ...noisy, or some bit of rubbish might have drifted into touching distance of the blades. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:05 -0400
  ...low pedal that if i pump, goes up.....but fades over distances. Master cylinder? (I have new rear cylinders, newer front rotors, pads, and...
• Pop-top exchange
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:46:49 -0500
  ...Anyone have or know of a good deal on one of these things within striking distance of SF? Mike ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:10:46 -0500
  ...The distance they tell you to set is the distance it's going to end up anyway. They then tell you to set that...
• HIPPIE DAYS, 97 A VW ROAD RALLY! ----Details/Route/Info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 15:02:29 -0500
  ...12:15PM Leave IMPORT SERVICE & RESTORATIONS and follow our leader for a short distance to the JIM ELLIS VW DEALERSHIP for newspaper photos and...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  ...use a dial caliper or similar to > keep track of the distance from the center of the knuckle cap to some > known point--the...
• Snow Tires??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Sep 95 19:28:28 CDT
  ...braking distance Acceleration in g's *** Performance from 30 mph from 0 to 30 mph BFGoodrich Touring T/A 86 ft 0.17 Bridgestone...
• Re: Speedometer is off
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Jul 2016 15:03:15 -0700
  ...then the fix is to remove and replace the needle about the > distance of the error on the dial farther counter clockwise. Move the...
• Re: Triple-A won't extricate you from just any old where
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:10:58 -0400
  ...I checked the distance between the beams against my wheel base and it seemed OK, and was until I got into the middle and...
• Re: sales values
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:59:50 -0700
  ...bob > > >> I am pretty sure that GW wishes to distance itself from The Hanksmobile >> after he appeared on Letterman & talked about the breakdown issues...
• Re: [WetWesties] Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:57:52 -0700
  ...Ok so today, within a very short distance, I saw 3 white EV campers. 2 of which were within blocks of each other. Was...
• Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:16:24 -0400
  I know this is a too late to help you response but the Syncro cannot be driven any distance with a miss matched (different...
• Re: Hydrogen cars ... a lot of hot gas!! ;)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:45:27 -0700
  ...When I go long distance for an extended vacation I'd love to not have to drive...until I get there...if I so...
• MoKan Bug Blitz VW Show (& Swap Meet), KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 09:30:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Several Bed and Breakfasts' within walking distance. As always spectator admission is FREE and all models of VW's are welcome. For more information...
• Re: Tires - Syncro (frequently discussed)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Sat, 28 Dec 1996 16:29:45 -0800
  ...I > > wonder if the coupling will not lock up with the two shafts spinning at > > a 6% difference for a long distance? I wouldn...
• Bus Boys Stole From me Saga...
  Historical mailing list - Rob Clay
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 17:19:30 -0500
  Hello listees: >I'm not a violent man- but if Bus Boys was >within driving distance...... With regard to the above comment I made...
• Re: r&r ps rack question on 86
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 07:34:13 -0400
  ...the tires and the back of the tires are the same distance apart. Make sure you turn each tie rods the same number of...
• Re: Travel necessities
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 12:53:26 -0700
  ...Maps and long distance towing if necessary. Breaker > > bar and socket for lug nuts. (the stock lug wrench is easily broken) > > Baby wipes. Lots...
• Re: middle seat removal?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 20:34:04 -0500
  ...middle seat removal? > > I need to remove my middle seat to gain space for hauling something a > short distance. > > Any tricks to this? This...
• Re: gas prices (again)
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:03:43 -0700
  ...My progress north was so slow that I talked with many long distance bicyclists (the same ones) over a thousand mile section. One Swiss...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 May 2008 18:01:24 -0500
  ...Looked great straight on from the front at a > distance. Nice silver paint, nice fiberglass bumper. Not so good from > every other angle. Engine...
• Re: 84 Westy Wolfie with 47k orig miles on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:10:21 -0700
  ...Not sure if I would like the lot rot for a distance drive before you go through it. C-ya Jonce >Not sure what...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally here withing in just a few hours.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:09:46 -0700
  ...25 >> miles further down the road - greater deliver distance by truck - >> it has >> gone to $5.25/gallon. >> >> It's a rip, and ought...
• Re: Stuck in Alturas with electrical mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:44:54 -0700
  ...Total distance traveled was > about 60 miles. The engine was still running when I shut it down at > home. You know what "they" say...
• Re: anyone with a 1.9L wbx advanced the timing???? as a performance mod?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 09:34:42 -0500
  ...Draw a line across from the TDC mark and measure the same distance over from there. I have gotten 23 mpg on the highway...
• Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:51:56 -0700
  ...GoWesty engine over Stephan's Auto Haus? If there were no distance or financial factors, which one would you have chosen? Patti 90 Westy...
• Re: ARKANSAS/EUROVANS
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 17:34:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...available - thus am trying your list! > Willing to travel a reasonable distance. Please > assist if knowledgeable about this late model VW > buses. Thanks bill...
• PNW camping Sept. 13/14
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 12:39:08 -0700
  ...Only a couple of interested people responded against the eastern OR camping site, citing distance reasons. Although these are completely valid, majority rules, so...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 16:43:07 -0500
  ...They look a lot like the aux lights on the first-generation >Rabbit convertibles, which I've only ever seen from a distance. I...
• Re: VW show in Victoria this Sunday
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 18:15:03 -0700
  ...I can't justify going all that distance and spending a lot of money on those ferries for a show that lasts a few...
• Re: 32 Vanagons !
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:16:04 -0500
  ...Just for fun, my wife and I decided to count Vanagons sighted along the way (total distance slightly under 200 miles round trip.) Would...
• Re: mice in the bus
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 19:56:27 -0800
  ...after it is tripped, just take it and release the mouse some distance away from your van no blood, no guts, no fuss Dale...
• '85 not level?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:49:03 -0800
  ...So I took a tape measure and measured the distance from the pavement to the fender arch. Here are the numbers, both with a...
• Fuel Pump and hesitation Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:54:23 EDT
  ...Caused me to shorten the distance I intended to go, a bit worrysome. The next day, no problem at all. Does that ECU unit...
• Oil Drain Plug - Stripped?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 15:00:03 -0400
  ...don't know if the washers were there to reduce the distance the end of the bolt went into the case or to keep...
• Re: NYTimes.com Article
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 23:58:36 +1300
  ...The >van's size and shape brutally overtaxed the >1,131-cubic-centimeter, 25-horsepower engine, which was >limited to a "long-distance maximum...
• Re: '87 syncro 36K miles 3.2porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:19:04 -0700
  ...search_type=both&num_records=&keywordsfyc=&make=VOLKS&transmission=&model=UNAVAIL&distance=500&make2=&address=15101&default_sort=priceDESC&advanced=&certified=&max_mileage=&max...
• Re: Gurgling fuel expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:17:19 -0700
  ...my gas expansion tanks usually gurgle most when I drive short distances (like move it from the parking Gestapo for maybe 2 min), it...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:22:34 -0700
  ...07, Gerry Lepage <Vanagonstretch@aol.com> wrote: > > I'm quite a distance away from Waterloo, probably 6 hours. I did email the > guy to...
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:10:46 -0500
  ...The next mark (about 1/2 in distance from the left) is 3/4. The next mark (about 1/4 from L) is 1...
• Re: Pop-top exchange
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:58:47 -0800
  ...Anyone have or know of a good deal on one of these > things within > striking distance of SF? > > Mike > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 8 Jan 2014 10:01:01 -0600
  ...the very light weight oils should not be run for long distances or at higher operating temperatures. Looks like 10W-30 or 10W-40...
• Re: 5 tire rotation was: How to get spare tire out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 16:16:57 -0800
  ...the little > extra effort and that spare, regardless of how it is directionally > mounted, can be used on either side for short distances. > bob
• Re: waving in the heartland
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 12:01:44 -0500 (CDT)
  ...At a distance, you can see the smoke stacks of the Braunschweiger Volkswagenwerke (necessary content :-) ). Just like in the American Heartland, the wave consists...
• Re: vanagon longevity
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Sun, 2 May 1999 23:51:45 -0700
  ...of some sort who used a T3 Transporter for travelling the distances between some of the outback towns in New South Wales.He used...
• Re: Roster
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 20:47:35 -0500
  ...their general willingness to help a fellow Vanagon owner, and a distance in Miles or kilometers they would be willing to travel to do...
• Re: FIRE!!! (True story from this morning)
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 14:20:08 -0800
  ...I just kind of >knocked down the initial flames from a distance of about 18 inches, then >jammed the nozzle under the bumper and...
• Re: Sailboard Roof Rack FS
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:09:09 -0400
  ...and distance and shipping costs are a factor. seems so obvious to me ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "B Feddish" <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: $5K Syncro Westy Weekender!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:12:13 -0700
  ...I'm down that way soon to pick it up if the auction goes the distance. dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: levi hawkins <b1levi@YAHOO...
• Re: My BLUE van is home!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 18:23:26 -0800
  ...I have also seen the crankcases filled with water > > due to the engine regularly being short cycled from the vehicle being > moved > > short distances...
• Re: [WetWesties] Automotive Shop Rate Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:17:11 -0800
  Well I'm up here in Canada but same idea. ;^) Finding a good Vanagon aware mechanic that is within a reasonable distance of me...
• TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:50:21 -0700
  ...Independent tests have proven that Cotec achieves significantly shorter stopping distances than the brake pads of major competitors or even OE, for the first...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:40:50 -0500
  ...Pedal pushes to down a certain distance and then seems to hit a > solid stop and then pumping the pedal seems to improve the...
• Re: Tail of the Dragon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:33:40 -0400
  It wasn't me, but I will tell you that a well-driven Vanagon will put some distance between it and an average car...