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  • Sydney club
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:26:26 +1200
    >Hi all listees, >I'm relatively new to the List. > >Been reading and hearing all about dipsticks getting caught in alloy wheels >and causing...
  • Re: Convert from auto to manual - possible?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sun, 15 Apr 2001 20:06:17 -0700
    ...once converted his car from auto > to manual, and it was > > relatively easy, but that doesn't mean anything > for the vans. Has anyone...
  • Re: Oil Filler Tube Question
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 5 Feb 2002 13:49:38 -0500
    ...A hole there negates the crankcase vacuum created by the PCV valve, allowing a relatively free-flow of unmetered air to bypass the air...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 15 May 2002 08:54:11 -0700
    Terry, That's what I have been trying to get across! its the relative size of the bits in contact that is important! The...
  • Re: Battery Location - Rear Behind RR Taillight
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 01:10:24 EDT
    ...Did you mean in front of the passenger taillight? >> Well, Bill that is relative to where you are located. If you are inside the...
  • Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 25 Dec 2002 14:05:03 -0800
    ...They are relatively cheap, though. Mild rust is showing after a year in sunny cali. If i were to do it again, i'd...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:25:38 -0400
    ...rpm, using the rpm and engine load numbers to determine the relative amount of fuel required to merely spin the engine at those rpm...
  • Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:46:10 -0700
    ...I'm assuming that you want the installation to look relatively stock/professional. :) On 10/17/07, Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@gmail.com> wrote...
  • Re: Syncro and Long Trip w/o Front Drive Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 13 Apr 1999 08:17:36 -0700
    ...If the driveline is moving *faster* relative to the fronts, only then the VC would kick in. With the drive line removed, the drive...
  • Re: St George UT
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:21:28 +0000
    ...of hot driving and ready to take a break with some (relatively cheap) luxury at a dumpy motel. Also....consider that due to fires...
  • Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
    Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
    Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:56:38 -0800
    ...What you are doing when you turn the end is changing the position of the bulb (and therefore the filament) relative to the reflector...
  • Re: Vanagon automatic trans stub axle with flange
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 8 Jan 2023 23:44:24 -0600
    ...Is that relatively easy to do? Anything specific to watch out for? I take it I don't have to enter the housing where...
  • Front Suspension Lifespan
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:06:22 +0000
    ...tend to lean towards preventing problems when parts and service is "relatively" easy to do, rather than having much stress in 5-10 years...
  • Re: Securing table
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:27:29 -0800
    ...If that threaded hole is accessible, it's a relatively easy job to install a bolt and large "fender" washer at this hole hook...
  • Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:57:52 -0400
    ...an automatic tranny check the fluid level when cold >and tell me where it is relative to the top fill mark? TIA > > > >Cya, > >Robert
  • baja dates
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jul 1995 12:41:58 -0700
    ...As I know relatively little about Mexico/Baja, I'd like to suggest that those of you on the list who have more experience...
  • Out of the snow at last!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Jan 1997 10:11:23 PDT
    ...7 nights with our two cats and an electric heater in relative comfort, although Christmas Eve was -16C and a little cool inside the...
  • Re: Fuel Line protectors
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:26:49 -0500
    ...It is relatively cheap. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Kenneth D Lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date...
  • FW: Fwd: gas out (fwd)(the real story)
    Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
    Fri, 2 Apr 1999 09:46:43 -0700
    ...But, the vanagon gets relatively good mileage so, it's really not a problem. Now, when I had the Land Rover............. -----Original Message----- From...
  • Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
    Historical mailing list - "Jerry Thomas (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Tue, 11 May 1999 07:59:51 -0400
    ...to NAPA, of course,no problem found.I have tested all relative power and grounds,all good.I am sure I am missing somthing...
  • Re: Deals on Pop-top seals?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:48:38 -0500
    ...Our insulation bulb is more accurately located relative to the original design, for a better seal. Our luggage rack seal is specially designed allow...
  • Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
    Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 22:02:01 -0400
    ...Given John's response and the relatively low mileage I'll probably forgo the bottom end rebuild and try to get out of this...
  • Re: Kool Kampers
    Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
    Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:35:38 -0500
    ...Americans, with our relatively inexpensive gasoline (yes, that's right, it's still cheap by world standards), still subscribe to the "bigger-is-better...
  • Re: Anybody burning WVO in Illinois?- not really a rant
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:16:19 -0500
    ...Solar is also really expensive relative to fossil fuels. If we were serious about preventing GHG emissions, the price of fossil fuel would go...
  • Re: AUTO TRANS
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 5 Feb 2006 06:21:59 -0600
    ...It is still going strong. >Relatively speaking, "good & used" is not a bad thing in my vocabulary. > >The place I deal with dismantles good...
  • Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:02:08 -0400
    ...While we do not offer a kit specifically designed to REPLACE your onboard tank with a freestanding propane tank, we do offer a relatively...
  • Re: ???SAN DIEGO N. CO. EUROVAN SINGLE CAB SIGHTED???
    Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
    Mon, 13 May 1996 15:40:04 -0400
    ...they are pretty rare, due to their high relative cost and small market pentration. the us domestics seem to have the pickup field all...
  • Irrelevant info [was "WTO"?]
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Wed, 26 Jul 1995 10:38:25 -0700 (PDT)
    Anybody ever notice how the speedometer reading increases slightly at the bottom of a deep bump (that is, as the wheels travel up relative...
  • Re: Speaking of heater fans...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jan 1995 16:37:41 -0600 (CST)
    ...It's also relatively quiet. Also, it only cost $19.75! JC Whitney's is $70 and I heard it's not too good...
  • Re: attention all u.s. military veterans ...
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:54:40 -0700
    ...but if you or any of your relatives are vets, please >email me as soon as you can. there's been a new law...
  • '87 Westie For Sale in NJ $10,500
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:34:42 EDT
    ...Also has 4 speed manual transmission with relatively new clutch. Engine is a VW factory rebuild with about 50,000 miles on it and...
  • Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:06:52 EDT
    I have the same problem on my '87 and it has a relatively new AFM and the harness modification (capacitor). Gary ----Original Message Follows...
  • Re: MSN site good choice for contest!
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 17:23:27 -0800
    ...Once a sticker is chosen then we will worry > about printing. > > The inconvenience of "passport" is minor relative to project > length. This > project needs...
  • Re: diesel vans must be hot!?!?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:08:14 -0400
    ...Vanagons in good shape are relatively rare. It's all about supply and demand. It does amaze me that anyone will buy a car...
  • reccomendation for fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:20:38 -0700
    ...i am aware that several FLAPS sell relatively enexpensive (~$50) mechanical fuel pressure gauges, so i am wondering if anyone has any experience in...
  • Re: Re was Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun??? Now this gun stuff worries me; VC, honest
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:18:13 -0800
    ...Unless you plan on touring and camping in the the ghettos of US cities, it's relatively easy to avoid gun violence. I do...
  • Re: Best Year Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:35:41 -0800
    ...It drove nicely and direct, with a decent turn of speed since it was relatively light and had none of that funky big tire...
  • Re: Subject: Re: SNOW CALL
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:15:29 -0500
    ...It's relative...they don't compare to AWD or FWD under some conditions but are better then a 2WD pickup truck with no...
  • Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:03:10 -0800
    ...Fuel pressure and > injector flow rate are relatively constant, so it should be a simple matter > to calculate the average duty cycle on the...
  • Re: Anyone want an 85 weekender dometic fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:19:09 -0800
    ...or it goes to the dump. > > It isn't currently working, but it's in relatively good condition > physically. Is there anyone in the...
  • Re: Superchargers?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:16:52 -0400
    ...I can see why the supercharger was used on the Pratt & Whitney R1820 but on an engine with a (relatively) easy to tap exhaust...
  • Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sun, 7 Mar 2010 07:41:48 -0700
    ...This is a relatively 'new to me' van and when you have several, you go through moments wondering, 'now did I install a new...
  • '54 Deluxe (bus) progress
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:29:05 -0800
    ...I had absolutely no clogging today, but I don't know what the relative humidity was. (Ok, I know what it is: the sweat...
  • Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 8 Mar 1998 21:17:26 -0800
    ...Seriously though why would people in SA where they have put relatively trouble > free motors in their Vanagons, want Vgons from this country with...
  • Re: how much can my camper weigh?
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Fri, 17 Dec 1999 20:15:40 -0800
    ...I t actually weighed 900 pounds (409 kg)! Anyway, with my relatively fresh motor (20,000 miles on a VW factory rebuild) it pulls...
  • Re: Vanagon safety and design?
    Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 16:00:25 EST
    ...I have a good record, the car is paid off, and my rates are relatively low, but I guess it depends on the state...
  • Phx to Escondido to Pomona to Phx?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:12:09 -0700
    ...No relative owns a Suburban or V8 pick up truck or I'd be all over it. We have already checked with all of...
  • Re: WTB: 5 speed transmission
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:26:22 -0800
    ...All manual waterboxers sold here were 5 speed and with our $ running at about $0.58US it'll be cheap holiday and a relatively...
  • diesel tranny
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Thu, 19 Feb 2004 13:16:18 -0500
    ...this is a relatively simply process after the bellhousing is removed. (so i hear, I've never done it.) anyways.. GL www.car-part...
  • Re: Subwoofer power
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:48:20 -0500
    ...it does,) can I use that? If the Pioneer unit is relatively new, the power antenna lead should provide current whenever the unit is...
  • Re: Roadside service
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Mar 2015 15:34:17 -0800
    ...It had a lot of good parts on it, not to mention a relatively low mileage engine and trans. Ron Salmon The Bus Depot...
  • Re: TAILGATERS AROUND THE WORLD
    Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
    Sat, 28 Aug 1999 10:04:02 -0400
    ...It's a relative term, relative, depending partly on > traffic density. A year ago, I took the family to Europe for a > vacation, and...
  • Re: Need advice on replacing Westy tank filler valve
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:51:31 -0400
    ...that is what they come with.) That being said, it is a relatively common modification. Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com
  • Re: Solar for VANGONS?
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Thu, 9 Jul 2015 15:34:08 -0600
    Even bio-diesel takes more steps & reactions to generate than this, and that stuff is pretty easy to process, relatively, from used oils. Suspicious...
  • Re: Update
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:17:33 -0600
    ...The major flaw in this theory is that I've found > the bone yards, where Vanagons used to be a dime a dozen, relatively...
  • Re: Friday engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:07:36 -0400
    You already know this but the V designation is a description of physical geometry while the boxer designation is geometry(180deg) and relative piston...
  • 87 tranny removal/replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dave & Sharon Good
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:38:42 -0700
    ...Am I the chichaua chasing the bus.....about to become road kill? If in your opinion yes....please recommend a relatively reputable/reasonable local...
  • valve lash adjustments
    Historical mailing list - Andy
    Thu, 3 Feb 2000 20:34:55 -0800
    ...Now most engines out there you can adjust certain valves depending where the crankshaft is relative to the cam shaft...in another words you...
  • Instrument cluster - cheap fix
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Sat, 7 Oct 2000 15:53:33 -0400
    ...The relatively new cluster (new style km/hr speedo) lost the tab that holds the 14-pin connector. I ran for 3 days w...
  • Re: Need help with belts
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:07:11 EST
    ...replace it, or am I OK without it? (It's a relatively new air conditioner, and I don't recall the old one having...