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ETKA Part look up
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 1 Sep 2009 22:31:31 -0700
...thanks matt "may the four winds blow you safely home"
Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 2 May 2015 16:48:07 -0400
https://picasaweb.google.com/117189706757545167023/Vanagon1989PressureBottleStressCracking#5576291396462224082 Four years ago when I showed this photo people also mentioned chronic cracking problems at the saddle...
bus sighting on internet page
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:45:31 -0700
...Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving...
Re: Friday NVC: Big Rig Drifting
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:06:23 -0400
...just inside the main gate at NAS Pensacola that I occasionally four-wheel-drifted around in the rain in my Alpine (not a van...
Re: VW Polo car to come to America
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:20:40 -0700
...Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving...
'89 Westie needs mud flaps
Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
Mon, 18 Mar 96 11:28:00 EST
...The front ones are also looking a bit worn, so perhaps I will replace all four of them. Rich '89 Westie '92 Jetta TD
Cheap `87 synchro (in Seattle)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Sun, 10 Sep 1995 21:39:59 -0700 (PDT)
...handymannw@aol.com (HandymanNW) My 1987 VW Vanagon Synchro (Full Time Four Wheel Drive) is yours for $7195. It has 143,000 miles. Air...
Re: MSDS address request
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 10:22:16 -0500
...If >you do please let me know. >Thanks in advance >Todd Francis >86 Westy Syncro > > > Bo Kersey PGP Key available from http://www.four11...
New Shocks
Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:55:30 -0500
...list and I love them! Thanks, Bo Kersey PGP Key available from http://www.four11.com ------------------------------------------ Coffee is the fuel of the information age. ------------------------------------------
Re: Drain/fill coolant loop w/o burping
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:13:57 -0500
Dear Marcus, Yep, I used four gallons of 50/50 mix and opened both front and rear heater flaps. The engine was new ~30K...
for sale:'89 Carat $3500
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 11:17:24 EDT
...My family has four vans with only two drivers. This van needs a new home. tyler 215 985-0887
Re: X Files Sighting
Historical mailing list - Tom Bielavitz
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 08:57:06 PST
even more amazing, the tires squealled as they pulled out- with four people in it! Of course, I'm sure those geeks put in...
Tires and rims FS
Historical mailing list - Perkins
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:18:54 -0500
...You can also have the four vanagon spokey type wheel covers. Also, 4 "Wintermark" tires 195/75/14 with good tread, mounted and balanced...
Re: Cup Holders
Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
Thu, 8 Jul 1999 20:30:06 EDT
...I've got four in my Westfalia - further description at "http://members.aol.com/ssittservl/Westfalia". They're available at Camping World (www.campingworld...
FS: 1984 Vanagon - very good condition
Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:33:59 -0500
For Sale: 1984 Vanagon. Two tone (white over dark red). Four speed. Blaupunkt radio. Rear heater. Tan interior in very good condition. 1.9...
Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
Sat, 28 Oct 2000 13:06:56 EDT
...I though the 2.5L was still a four-banger. Ah, well. I'll stick with the FAT Performance stroker crank plan then. Any...
Re: Inline 4 COnversions
Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:41:18 -0700
...1980 Westfalia (to water-cooled inline four) Conversion 4: 1978 Bus to Audi 4000 engine ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: DMNNSKVFVWRKJ Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002...
Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:56:49 -0700
I vote for the 1.9 TDI for four reasons: 1) It has a wonderful torque curve that is ideally suited to the Vanagon...
Photos of Syncro de Mayo 2004
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Tue, 18 May 2004 19:20:52 -0700
...VW Busses & Four Wheel Drive ... what a concept :) Hope you enjoy. Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: <file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/RoadHaus...
Re: Power Door Lock Actuator part number?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:39:34 EST
In a message dated 2/14/05 9:13:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, fourwdvw@YAHOO.COM writes: > messed up, but looks like 255...
Re: NVC: MERCEDES HELP
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:04:01 -0700
I've belonged to the following listserv for the last four years: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Also, you should check...
Re: Need torque specs for AC bolts
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:54:23 -0400
...Mike Jim Felder wrote: > I'm putting the heads back on my 2.1, and I need to know the torque for the > four...
Re: Snow Stuck Syncro
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 2 Feb 1999 11:22:07 -0500
...To air up, run all four at once on all four tires. Takes about 7 mins to air up. The other end of the...
Re: installing new luggage rack seals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:32 -0400
...There are four > screws on the front and sides of the rack, four on the back, and I assume I > remove them, remove the...
Re: syncro fender flares
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 3 May 2017 10:42:45 -0700
...bolted >> on >> to the rear ten inches or so of all four fenders. Replacements have long >> been unobtainable but there is now a reproduction...
Ben Pon: Bus Inventor?
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 14:54:45 -0600 (CST)
...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> ----------------------------------------------------------
Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 21:19:55 -0500
...I found a 90 vw fox, 82 audi 5k with a four cly/5 spd combo, and an audi 5k with 5cly/5spd. Lemme...
Re: Agilis tires again
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:49:13 -0800
...divide the total weight by four (four tires)... this is the number to compare to the maximum weight rating for the tire. Bill -----Original...
Re: Porsche Engine?
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:24:11 -0800
...If only four... VW's finest! If it indeed has a Porsche six >in it, just pay the man. Excellent price if you can...
Re: 4 Optima Yellow Tops wired in Parrellel
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:01:48 +0100
...but WHY FOUR BATTERIES??? That configuration must weigh like 200 pounds. RSF <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ <�)))>{ Robert S. Fish Salzburg, Austria 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 Weekender 1987...
Re: Michelin Agilis Tire Hum/vibes??
Historical mailing list - hunnam
Tue, 7 Jun 2005 15:43:34 +1000
...When I hear the Hum I just do a four wheel rotate from front to back. The rears wear fairly even across the tyre...
Hello all! Clutch problem!
Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
Wed, 16 May 2001 15:56:12 -0400
...I have to rev it and wait a few seconds before it will slide into fourth, then third, then it'll go into gear...
Re: Friday question.Re: Vacuum gauge NVC
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:16:34 -0500
...But, all these examples are for cars with one manifold >connected to at least four cylinders. I am trying to diagnose a flat four...
Distributor Numbers & Questions
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Sat, 6 Jan 1996 13:33:24 -0600 (CST)
...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> ---------------------------------------------------------- | "If a thing worth having...
Re: Interesting ads
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 15:49:04 -0600 (CST)
...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> ----------------------------------------------------------
Update: Why's One Side Hotter?
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 17:02:09 -0600 (CST)
...Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni/"> Joe Fournier</a> ---------------------------------------------------------- | "If a thing worth having...
Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:56:01 -0500
...There were a total of eight (8) drums -- four > (4) of each. > > Does anybody have any idea what these things are worth? > >> > The catch...
Re: Middle seat removal (f)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 14:06:34 EST
...3) remove four 13mm bolts that hold seat to tracks. 4) remove corkboard to right of seat. 5) slide seat out of van. 6...
happy trails to the latest addition to your family ... may her wheel base always be 96.9 or 96.7 in
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 18 May 2012 12:05:51 -0700
...Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving...
broken susan on way to camano happy happy
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 30 May 2009 15:04:57 -0700
...Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving...
"Re: Speedo error"
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Jun 95 14:34:35 EDT
...My '87 weekender says it's doing 73 mph at 4200 rpm (in fourth, to be sure :-). It's got 205 / 14 pirellis. Joel...
Re: Flooding in Cal[F]
Historical mailing list - Dave Black
Tue, 10 Jan 1995 12:50:02 -0700 (MST)
...The next 7 years, I had to endure water rationing, dead lawns, and no local fishing due to dry lakes! Four months after my...
Re: how NOT to replace fuel hoses...
Historical mailing list
Mon, 8 May 1995 09:44:52 -0700
...Finally the fourth attempt works, but, man, >I'm NOT proud of myself. I present myself with the "Con du Jour" award. ...and light...
Re: Scat Enterprises?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Jun 96 16:08:14 +0200
...It is told that they obtain the cranks for old flat four Porsches from them. If this is true you can be sure they...
Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 22:13:52 -0400
>Four HP on a Vanagon is a lot... But you aren't likely to see 4hp increase on a stock vanagon. Results would be...
Re: TonyD & What should I do?
Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 00:54:13 -0400
...I've used non-phosphate brand 'Sierra' now for four years. Cheers, Jess Lopatynski 87 GL 85 GTI 89 911 Targa
Re: What about New Bosche Plus 4 Plugs?
Historical mailing list - David-M
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 04:19:07 -0500
...on each electron...) > Do you still have to check the gap... four times for each plug? Since regular plugs are around $1.50 each...
Re: (costs)happenings/Boston Bob or Golf?
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:16:50 -0600
...My Flat four Honda Goldwing requires the same service at about the same interval. I don't think I would want to go that...
Re: '85 not level? - Saggy Butt Solution - Friday
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:07:17 -0600
...I could have had my van four feet off the ground by now. Stan On Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:24:11 EST Mark...
several sets SA 15" 'Starburst' wheels available again
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:41:52 -0500
...Sets of four or five, at $150 per wheel plus shipping. Let me know if you have an interest. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 301...
Re: Free Removable non-OEM Captain Chair for Pick-up only.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Nov 2004 11:18:31 EST
...very sturdy > metal base that was attached to the floor with four large bolts. It is > removable from the metal base that sticks out...
Re: Turning 200K
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:02:16 -0500
...Still can't figure out how we managed that- ended up crossing the Western Continental Divide four times. George, Straddling the the Eastern Continental...
which poptop canvas to purchase?
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:54:31 -0800
...Plus, a non-Gray or Beige color would be nice :-) Cheers Matthew down to 4 buses now :-) "may the four winds blow you safely...
Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 18:21:25 -0700
...I don't recall who posted the idea first, it was at least four years ago, maybe longer.
Re: In praise of VW inline fours
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:17:57 EDT
If you want to take it all back to it's roots, VW didn't really invent the wheel either. I hope I can...
Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 23:01:48 -0800
...But they could, couldn't they? It's your larger furniture pieces, like chesterfields, armoires, or four-poster beds, which wagons don't accommodate...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:37:42 -0500
...Mine would've needed to drive through about four feet deep to avoid what it had become last year: http://www.westyventures.com/myrustyoldvan...
Re: NVC: measuring impedance of a speaker?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 09:43:59 -0500
...less -- two ohms for two four-ohm speakers, 2 2/3 ohms for a four and an eight, four ohms for a pair of...
Sand ramps (and mud ladders?)
Historical mailing list - L. Chris Hager
Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:51:39 -0700
...Cut the 8 footer into 2 four-foot sections. Then cut each of these lengthwise. Assuming you had a 32 in section (made to...
Re: Sorry, Another Question On the Audi Wheels
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:03:00 -0600
...I have a > higher fourth gear for lower rpms at cruise Wait--do you mean that you have a non-stock fourth gear? Cuz...