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• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:58:54 EDT
  ...Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Bob Stevens '91 Westy ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- >>
• awnings
  Historical mailing list - Brian and Carol Megas
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 19:08:33 -0800
  ...We've been monitoring the list since we bought our new toy and have already picked up lots of great tips - thanks to all...
• Transmission Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Jones, Dustin
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 08:54:03 -0500
  ...Any tips or advice or things I should look out for? Your input is appreciated. Thanks. 1991 VW Vanagon Carat and I love every...
• What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:00:23 -0800
  ...Thanks for any direction you can offer, Robert 1991 Syncro Vanagon _________________________________________________________________ Set yourself up for fun at home! Get tips on home entertainment equipment...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:30:57 -0500
  ...I wrenched it too tight recently I guess and have > seemingly stripped into a perfect circle. > > any tips on getting this sucker out so...
• Any tips for getting the aux battery in? Seat in the way!
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:28:01 -0400
  Most of the time I appreciate German design but it seems the swivel seat prevents the aux battery from fitting in - it is just...
• Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:48:44 -0400
  ...Will get the > switch ASAP, but tips on making the repair as easy as possible would > be appreciated. Left the gas tank near empty...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Dec 2022 22:52:40 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment Thanks Dan,         I’m learning and will get there. I’ve been able to turn out...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 22:37:00 -0500
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > Vanagon camper > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
• Re: '87 Westy GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 14:42:42 -0500
  ...Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work - and > > yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx > > _________________________________________________________________ Working moms: Find helpful tips here...
• City water hookup
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 16:27:10 -0500
  ...Any tips from you fellow old timers who remember how it worked when new? :) Jeff 85 Westfalia purchased in 1993 Celebrating the 30 Year...
• Which 2.1 muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 15:49:58 -0400
  ...Thoughts and tips appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
• Re: David Beierl's recent List-endectomy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:13:00 -0700
  ...take a lot of black dye. ;-) > > d Good plan! Leave the tips white! Jim "If you look around the room, and you're the...
• Re: flipped windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 May 2012 22:41:31 -0400
  ...passenger on the bench seat, right?What works? What fails? What tips?Geneva85 Westfalia- Bostig conversion not really sure what your asking but the...
• Re: Travel Tips-TX to Brooklyn NY and back via East Coast-NVC
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:57:37 -0400
  At 01:30 AM 6/12/2010, Roger Whittaker wrote: >http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/ >fun for all except those who are unable to stand...
• Re: Steering wheel removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:06:38 +0000
  ...Directions and any "been there done that" tips would be really appreciated. I'm pulling it in order to install a new turn signal...
• Re: re:heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 Oct 95 09:21:09 CDT
  ...as a kid, I discovered on a winter campout >that by lighting the tips of my shoes on fire, it kept my feet plenty...
• Re: Here's one to rack your brains
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 11 May 2000 08:53:34 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Re: Broken Exhaust Manifold Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Mon, 26 Jun 2000 05:04:57 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any tips on the best way to drill them out? I was not planning on removing the head and the position...
• Re: New to the list... and some upgrade questions, too
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:04:24 -0600
  Thanks for the tips, Joel. Luckily, all the mechanical stuff on the bus was rebuilt, overhauled or replaced in the last year or so...
• Re: Helicoils
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Sat, 18 May 2002 01:23:12 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I can purchase helicoils? > >Also, I would appreciate any tips on installing one. I've seen it done, but never...
• Re: indoor rain in a 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James | '90 Carat
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:07:04 -0800
  ...I can't figure out where the water is entering...any tips? > > Deanna in California > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________
• What to do first?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:09:35 -0400
  ...If you sent it could you please resend it? If you didn't but have some good tips please feel free to send them...
• does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 08:55:38 -0700
  ...Any other interior cooling tips? the 3 amp fan at www.fantasticvent.com might be a good accessory too... Mark
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:52:28 -0500
  I kwould think ypu'd be better off buying straight old Kevlar 29(the wave that is about as dense as denim) but not...
• windshield replacment prep
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:02:54 -0800
  ...want to reinvent the wheel, so im just looking for any tips you might have when you have addressed this issue yourself. Thanks! Chris.
• rebuilding the aircooled - while im at it?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 14:05:14 -0700
  ...an oil cooler would be really worth it, but perhaps a CHT guage from Dakota Digital? any tips, suggestions or misc tomfoolery welcomed. cr
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:49 -0700
  ...Jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > Does anyone have a good source and tips for replacing all my weathered > window molding on my 84 Westy? > > > > It...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Tue, 13 May 2008 19:56:53 -0700
  > > > > If someone is in the car with a gun to your head do not drive off, repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the...
• Tips for removing drums??
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:21:34 -0500
  Hey All, I tend to breeze through the "difficult" stuff and then have trouble with the "easy" stuff. Does anyone have a good tip...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 07:44:56 -0700
  ...Jack Botts <johnnyjewel43@hotmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> One of the best lube tips I've gotten is the use of the lubricant Wurth >>> HHS 2000...
• Diesel tips for new owner
  Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:11:36 -0500
  ...It is getting chilly here in PA and I am looking for advice/tips for running this van in the winter. I bought this...
• Re: Best chance of passing emmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 06:03:33 EDT
  ...Any tips on what to do to have the best chance of passing emmissions? I just found out my cat is basically empty and...
• Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:08:51 -0800
  ...Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips.. I have something like this on my '99 EuroVan GLS called the Scanguage. We sell them on our...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:24:27 -0400
  At 06:25 PM 9/7/2010 -0700, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >75 of which appear to be snap-on tips for the screwdriver...
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 08:14:48 -0500
  ...Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more > http://taxes.yahoo.com/ __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com...
• Faucet hose connections
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 17:35:46 -0400
  Hi listers, I have followed many amazing tips on how to replace my faucet and am almost done. I have carefully used tiny needle...
• Re: Gauges... Oil Pressure & Speedo Cable...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:38:45 -0500
  ...is there any way to get longer hoses for these guages? or tips on how to use what I have now? On Mon, 23...
• Frozen E-brake
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2022 18:16:39 +0000
  ...and found my emergency brake frozen in the on position.  Any tips on how to free it up?  I have it in the sun...
• Re: Floppy armrest - success!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 16:10:02 -0700
  ...I ended up using a bunch of “alternative” punch methods, but eventually got it out. [Very much welcome anyone’s “tips and tricks” on...
• bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 4 Jan 2015 17:08:37 -0500
  ...blind van care taker orient them and know they are correctly and firmly in place. tips greatly appreciated! Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• battery protector
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:59:14 -0500
  ...Thanks for any tips!
• Re: Oil leak...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:55:12 -0500
  ...cooler is not the suspect anymore. (although those are all good tips for doing that o-ring replacement). I have never replaced that sensor...
• Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:55:24 -0500
  Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon > > Could the urban stealth campers share some tips on spot selection? > > -- > > VW repair shops. On the roof of a Parking...
• I'm back
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 14:54:16 -0500
  ...Any one have any tips on starter removal on an '86 Syncro. I will have a more complete trip update later. Its good to...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Questions
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 6 Oct 1996 23:51:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...there an after > market source? > Any help or even any other tips are as usual greatly appreciated. > > Kris Weber > > 86 Syncro Westy {rear wheel...
• Re: Volkswagen Bus Web Server
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:08:59 -0700
  ...checked out the page at > http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/vwbus/tech-tips.htm > and all of the links (at least the ones which I...
• Re: electrical connections
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 09:35:48 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• staying/safe and cool while camping
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14:32:47 MDT
  ...any tips? thanks Joe soon to loose netaddress email acount. t-8 days
• Re: wanted windage tray for type IV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:28:03 -0600
  ...See Tech bulletin at ( http://www.dolphinsci.com/techbull.html ) other tips for a cooler running engine. Stan Wilder On Tue, 10 Dec 2002...
• 86 Syncro Rust free body parts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 03:58:39 +0000
  ...Duncan _________________________________________________________________ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
• Pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:21:35 +0000
  ...Aiko Aiko All Day Michael 89 Westy-Rosebud _________________________________________________________________ From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, you�ll find a range...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:51:07 -0400
  ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail) Hi, I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
• Re: adjusting brake pedal freeplay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:29:41 -0400
  ...Is this possible to do with the booster and bracket in place? Any tips? Edward
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-784)
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:03:10 -0700
  ...nested > levels of files were found. > > > For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit > http://ses.symantec.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:08:07 -0800
  ...2015 2:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor is the throttle switch making con*t...
• Shifter Adjustment Tips and Tricks requested
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:37:16 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any tips or tricks to adjust the shifter at the transmission. Nothing was taken loose up front - so surely the problem...
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Ober
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 12:09:31 -0600
  ...Cliff > >Anyone else have some tips? Any others with more than 100K on their >heads? >
• Re: Replacing window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:20:12 -0700
  ...I think that finding a nylon mosquito >>> screen >>> will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have >>> for >>> me....like...
• Re: Again...same old story...important listings going to SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:21:02 -0400
  ...sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> >> Dang....this is just so frustrating....so many great tips and advice, and they go to SPAM folder. >> Rich >> San Diego