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  • Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 09:08:37 -0400
    ...4) If you can't remove the module, open the panel connector shell and remove pin 14, with a double yellow/red wire on...
  • Re: oil other than Castrol
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 22 May 2010 18:16:52 -0400
    ...I love Shell Rotella T 15W40 and use it in almost everything... On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4...
  • Re: alternator installation
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:35:51 -0500
    ...The field is composed of > 2 or 4 electro-magnets mounted to the outside shell and the magnets will > hold enough magnetism once magnetized...
  • Re: '84 Westy air-cooled
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 1996 10:43:39 -0700
    ...rfish@shell.acmenet.net at NBS-Internet-Gateway Date: 3/5/96 8:20 AM Hello to all, I had a mechanic install a...
  • Re: [VW-TDI] Diesel Oil again!
    Historical mailing list - Ferreira, John
    Tue, 11 May 1999 13:48:28 -0400
    ...I thought it was still good enough for a TDI! Even Shell Rotella T dino oil is only CF, right? So what's the...
  • More on rods and bolts
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:24:04 -0700
    ...This means that the rod bearing shell literally wore away, leaving steel on steel, not a good thing. According to Jerry, at high speeds...
  • Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters)
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:11:32 -0400
    ...A and RF >> systems.) >> >> Much better to use the words, frame, shell, chassis, shield, common, 3rd >> wire, >> green wire, etc. Those more descriptive terms...
  • Re: Smelly Skylights
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Nov 1998 21:48:36 EST
    ...After I cleaned up the outer shell and gave it a good scrape to get rid of the last remnants of adhesive, no more...
  • Re: Subaru Motors Wreck Trannies?--Commentary
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:44:35 +1200
    ...On 25-6-1999 Shelleys, a South African (Port Elizabeth) VW dealer, offered me a complete Caravelle engine/trans kit...Audi five with 5...
  • '85 Vanagon fails smog - diagnosis help requested
    Historical mailing list - Graham Freeman
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 12:45:06 -0700
    ...Any ideas? I can certainly take it back into a mechanic, but I thought I'd take a breather here before I go shelling...
  • Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:33:54 -0400
    ...Most split bus shells can pull a K out of it. They just have not been made for a bit of time. Good luck...
  • Re: VW Customer Relations on Westfalias in US
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Jul 1996 10:41:58 +1200
    ...Will attempt to 'shar' item as file '004m9ut' at end of msg. # This is a shell archive. Remove anything before this line, # then unpack...
  • Re: Engine Misses when hot and under load, any RPM
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 5 May 2000 09:47:06 -0400
    ...I have shells for my shotgun or order and will be replacing the cap. rotor, wires and plugs this afternoon (I am travelling and...
  • Re: Battery Myths-including deep cycles
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:12:50 -0500
    ...As the van was empty to a shell, it was easy to pass a main + wire everywhere in the van to hooked every 12V...
  • Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:06:25 -0700
    I know there are "adventure wagons" with pretty tall hard-shell tops, and that people seem to like these a whole lot. Well, I...
  • Re: higher temperature for higer octane,cleaning your wallet
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 23:32:45 -0600
    ...Fuel octane > > Some info contained here: > > http://www.pcf.ab.ca/quick_answers/gasoline_general/octane_rating.asp > > And here: > > http://www.shellus.com...
  • R Bumpers not same+Pwdr Coat Info
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 1995 09:16:45 -0700
    ...Rusty VanBondo (Suffering from resto burn out) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop...
  • Re: Techron
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:13:24 -0500
    ...I have > > good luck with Shell or Arco (believe it or not). Never tried Chevron so I > > can't answer that, at least for...
  • RE: Reinforced Snow Tires
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    06 Dec 1995 17:45:17 EST
    ...Many POs cheap out and buy the correct size, but don't shell out for the correct weight capacity for those heavy Westphalias. The...
  • Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:48:53 -0500
    ...are you telling me >> you actually >> have to *pay* to get your carcasses hauled off? >> >> i can strip a vanagon down to the shell...
  • Re: heater fan whine
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:04:29 -0500
    ...Someone mechanically inclined can separate the blower shell, drive or press the blower wheel off the motor shaft and have good access to the...
  • STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 May 2000 06:18:42 EDT
    ...all stainless mounting hardware included *Stainless steel construction throughout with the shell, inlet pipe and tail pipe�made from 14ga 409 and the baffles...
  • Re: BOSTON BOBS OIL PRESSURE THOUGHTS
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:29:59 -0800
    ...I've read that when a rod bearing is "lost", i.e., the bearing shell is completely worn away, the steel on steel of...
  • Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:08:18 -0800
    ...As for the spare in the clam shell, yes it's tight, but you don't need to do any of that cutting and...
  • Re: What do you cook when camping
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:33:57 -0700
    ...hour while eating breakfast, then put the pot into its thermos shell, and let it continue to cook (it works like a slow cooker...
  • Re: Propane Service Valve
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:48:06 -0800
    ...It's a royal PITA! For this camper, I would have much preferred just to shell out the $300 for a new tank for...
  • Heater boxes, overalls, gasoline politics
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Nov 1995 12:39:55 -0800
    ...Oh, and speaking of political gasoline buying, my current vendor (Shell) is one of the largest producers in Nigeria... which just hanged a group...
  • Grease GUZZLER!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:06:45 -0700
    ...Instead of filling up at Shell stations along the interstate, they prowled towns and cities for mom- and-pop restaurants, fueling their rig with...
  • Re: Wart injection. (Anti-shellac fuel additive)/Fri
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:42:37 -0600
    From: Robert A. Alexander <satcong@VOL.COM> >Joel - What's happened? You got yet another girl friend, now, huh? >Face it, you & I would...
  • Re: what do you need with a TIICO conversion
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:33 -0400
    ...in a muffler and tailpipe? AFAIK no difference other than outer shell diameter between the 1.9 and 2.1, the tailpipe being the...
  • Re: E-Code Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:20:16 -0500
    ...approved >>>>> lights. >>>>> >>>>> >>> Remember you also need more than just the light shells for the > european >>>>> lights. You also need the weather boot for > the...
  • Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:19:48 -0700
    ...replaced > There is no catalytic convertor, it is just a hollow shell. > now in order to get it running relatively well, Hubby had advanced...
  • The Dying 86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hammerdorfer
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 11:02:07 -0600
    ...My friendly local dealer told me I could fix it with a new air intake harness, for which I happily shelled out $160. Still...
  • Woofer Recommendations - Summary
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:45:25 -0800
    ...custom built solution ... "a pair of Rockford Punch 8" speakers mounted clam shell "Isobaric" style, in a sealed box. The box is made from...
  • Re: Lighting Upgrades - Relayed?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:55:06 -0400
    ...I connected a digital voltmeter between the negative battery post and the shell of the cigarette lighter (the handiest ground point on the dash...
  • Re: swapping vanagon for Prius
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:15:01 -0700
    ...And what about hauling cargo? He has to pull out the camper shell. I just open the sliding door and slide in a washing...
  • Re: New Transmission Time?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 7 Jan 2006 10:14:23 -0600
    ...In a nut shell: 1. Top off fluid level. replace cap. 1.5. Put a drain pan or absorbent cardboard on floor under the...
  • Re: Clutch - revisited - Shim question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:37:26 -0700
    ...There was > nothing to grab on to, as it was just the outer shell. The seat is a > little worse for wear but I...
  • Re: '84 Westy air-cooled
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:10 -0500
    In a message dated 96-03-05 09:20:37 EST, rfish@shell.acmenet.net (Ron Fish) writes: > >Hello to all, > >I had a...
  • Re: Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
    Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:00:24 -0700
    ...I'll be renting > space > >and aid in reducing this to a crushable shell. > Before it goes that way, > I'll > >ask List members...
  • Re: i need help Phishy van
    Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:21:03 -0800
    ...one > > more any imput would be great > > > also i notived the shell of the poptop have a 1 > > 1/2 inch crack in it...
  • Dash removal in a 2.1...who's got the good procedure?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
    Mon, 23 May 2005 16:06:52 -0700
    ...With the dash out you can now see the heater unit shell. a.�����Fastening clips: Check to see if there are black metallic clips...
  • Re: Spare tire location
    Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
    Fri, 2 Apr 2021 09:40:14 -0700
    ...Frankly, I'd rather keep a 185/R14 in the clam shell, for safety and short drives. > > I've upgraded to 16" rims, and...
  • Re: Synthetic vs. Regular lubricants
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 4 Aug 1998 18:58:57 -0700
    ...do much except point out a possible reason for someone to shell out more $$ for potentially better protection. They also mentioned Mercedes and BMW...
  • Re: Going back to fuel injection...
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:15:21 -0400
    ...shiny bits ready for use as fishing lures, or earrings, or shell casings. It is really straightforward. No fear. If you need pics of...
  • Oil filters; was:Re: Disappearing Coolant - Head Lean?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 15 Sep 2004 02:00:14 -0500
    ...I use straight weight 40 Shell oil (about$1.25/qt. here) for 9 months of the year. Mobil One 15w-50 in the...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 Sep 1996 15:46:14 EDT
    ...com, ba-lowfat@postofc.corp.sgi.com, ba-liberty@shell.portal.com, ba-firearms@shell.portal.com, amc-list@scan.si.edu, amazons@ifi...
  • Re: Electric motors in each wheel, was Re: Hybrid technologies
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:29:11 -0400
    ...in a sedan you could > also buy a small pickup shell or minivan shell and swap it onto the chassis > and thus have three...
  • Re: Rrear seat removal in a westy
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:58:45 -0400
    ...one ear ring, two guitar picks, 4 peanut shells, a pair of 3D paper glasses, and about a dollar in coins, and lots of...
  • Re: rodents in pantry
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:01:51 -0700
    ...When we returned the 2 pounds of peanuts in > the shell we had in the pantry looked like they had been run over by...
  • Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 26 Aug 2012 07:34:10 -0700
    ...So���.how many >> of you are willing to shell out that kinda loot to keep your beer cold ? >> >> >> > > On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 2 May 2012 16:07:09 -0700
    ...when they got there, the two kids that were napping in the rear bed, in a camper shell, were dead from carbon monoxide poisoning...
  • Re: i need help Phishy van
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 13:07:28 -0800
    ...one >> more any imput would be great >> > also i notived the shell of the poptop have a 1 >> 1/2 inch crack in it...
  • Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 9 Oct 2010 16:38:44 -0700
    ...just fine, solid, no buzzing.� And it fits the factory plastic shell on the door panel.� Of course no problem with the window cranks...
  • Re: AdventureWagen
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Tue, 08 Jul 1997 22:52:32 -0700
    ...there are *two* shells, inner & outer, and the whole system is designed/built like a boat, esp. very nice woodwork and hardware. Do they...
  • Re: Calculations or formulae for LPG tank
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:39:01 -0800
    ...And as such, there is a <DIV></DIV>unique function which describes your shell. All you have to do is find that <DIV></DIV...
  • Gasoline containg detergents
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Gasoline containg detergents
    March 31, 1990
    ...All grades in early 1990 Shell: All grades Sunoco: Premium grade only Texaco: All grades Unocal: All grades Hess: All grades in early 1990...
  • Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
    Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
    Sat, 10 May 2003 12:26:27 -0700
    ...I could get a rebuilt ECU but being the cheapskate I am, would rather not shell out the $150-$200 if it's not...
  • Re: Alt belt broke-where's the coolant?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:30:50 -0400
    ...Drove into a Shell at the corner and > pulled to the > back. Turned > engine off and got out...coolant pouring all over the ground...
  • Re: HID kit on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:05:53 -0800
    ...in > low beams - put a halogen and HID in a halogen shell side by side on a > wall and you will see what I...