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• Re: Is it time for a Tiico list?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:23:30 -0400
  ...How the heck am I supposed to learn about anything? Sooner or later you'll have split the list into lists for everyone and...
• new head, etc all ok so far
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 26 May 2016 22:45:44 -0700
  ...But the split in the cylinder wall doesn't seem like it could have been from that. The freezing pressure would have been on...
• Vanagon Jailbars (was Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:40:48 -0500
  ...On the split window buses, they were also in the rearmost side windows too. In '68, the Baywindow bus Deluxes became known as "clippers...
• Re: How to instal the plastic seat slide guide?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:20:56 -0400
  ...I have not found the old one so maybe missing or just hidden. >> >> This is a long thin strip of plastic that is split...
• Re: '80 vanagon fire!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 11:34:32 -0800
  ...We split the wires and after that icky task we found that > every wire caseing had burnt off in several places. So we split...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:01:31 -0800
  ...the plastic ones for sure ...I can see those splitting easily.. they just fail from age and heat anyway sometimes. Scott turbovans ----- Original Message...
• Remove, rebuild or remove and replace with a used engine.
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:18:12 -0500
  ...So my tech friend gave me two alternatives - remove the engine, split the case and take out the nasty little offending piece then start...
• Fibre glass bus bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  20 Oct 94 17:21
  ...Marcus asked for the address of the guy who makes the fibre glass bumpers for splits and bay windows in England. Here goes: P...
• Re: How do you spell Westphalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 13:06:36 PDT
  ...Naw, there's me, and at least one other guy in the LA area with a split-window. I think I am probably the...
• Re: Bentley Manual-prices clarified
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 19:37:23 -0500
  ...item #VW267> are listed at ^^^^ 1063??!! Now *that's* an early split... ;-) Peace, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Edmund A. "Eddie" Hintz **|** "You may say I'm a dreamer...
• Re: Free Splittie - maybe NOT
  Historical mailing list - University of Toronto Information Commons
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:48:34 -0400
  tom i can't believe the saga, there seem to be so many people falling over themselves to rescue this "free" bus that iy...
• Re: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 15:28:03 -0700 (PDT)
  And Steven Johnson thus wrote: > > some but I've torn into an engine or two and I'm not about to stop at > the...
• Old Bus Review/Wannabusers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 13:50 CST
  ...FYI, 21 split-window buses, 7-bay window and 2-Vanagons are listed for sale all over the USA. I saw a few names...
• The split and -fear of Geese-
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 15:47:20 -0700
  Hey Hoov, Whats that smell? It's FLAMEBAIT! =) Honk! I have over come my fear of "Geese" but still don't have time to...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 17:05:46 -0700
  ...Bradley ...being over 6'2 1/2" I tried driving a splitie but I got tired of bending down to see or mistaking the...
• Re: public thanks to dean aukes!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 16:57:35 -0500
  ...page with items that i am looking for for my 65" split! in turn i can keep my eyes peeled for items that other...
• Re: mpg?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 15:20:46 EDT
  ...When following a long line of splitties, however, highway mileage jumps to nearly 23. <G> George '89 Westy, Wernher 102K miles and counting
• Herbie movie / Van/Bus sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 01:05:19 -0500
  ...movie....(what was his name???) anyway, did anyone else see the Split window Bus front clip in the "Vehiculart" exhibit scene in the movie...
• Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 16:29:48 -0500
  ...and see exactly where it is coming from? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:50:28 -0800
  ...Cut you sparkplugs > > > Hmmm...'Bosch Triple Electrode' or the 'Splitfire Triple Platinum' would > be > > the ones to try, vs. modified OEM? > > Mike > > ----- Original Message -----
• Re: i need a lug wrench
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:00:48 -0500
  ...I managed to split the socket of mine without the aid of a cheater, and I'm a 145 pound weakling. George/ATL '89...
• Re: what do "bulli" and "samba" mean...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 07:23:40 -0500
  Both bulli and samba refer to split window era busses. Bulli would refer to the "workhorse" and sunroof deluxe busses were sambas ----- Original Message...
• NAPA Part Number for Hose?
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 12:27:15 EDT
  Volks, Last night about 75 miles from home, I split the heater hose that goes from the front of the right cylinder head to...
• Re: Electrical pollution?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 21:30:04 -0700
  ...Until we invent a way to radiate waste heat into space we had better out the brakes on splitting the atom. -- Gnarlie
• auto trans questions
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:53:48 -0800
  ...Have I screwed up the transmission now? Any ideas on how to remove the torque converter without splitting the engine case? What is a...
• women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 20:18:04 -0800
  ...A friends mother got me driving her 1958 green on green splittie no syncro for first come to a complete stop then go into...
• Re: Oil leak after clutch job... status report
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:50:34 -0500
  ...I'd definitely clean it with Berryman B12 Carb cleaner, wire brush it and seal it with JB weld before I started splitting the...
• Re: Where to start?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:22:50 +0000
  Mindy and List, I had a very short-lived experience with a 1967 Westfalia Splittie about four years ago. I posted news of my...
• Re: PHRYDAYE Rambling... oh, didn't she ramble, ramble, she rambled til the Navy cut 'er down ... ;)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:41:09 -0500
  ...but all the splitties had the same system. compared to the 1971-later disc-drum system, drum-drum sucks, but they do work. and...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:16:24 -0600
  on 9/22/06 12:03 PM, Jake de Villiers at crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com wrote: > I bet your splits are in better shape than...
• Fwd: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking Front Facades
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 21:36:03 -0700
  ...here. > > > > I recall seeing some modern Japanese vans with retro faux split / bay > window > > looking front facades. I'm assuming these are kits, does...
• Re: Bosch Three Pronged Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:15:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...Havn't seen them at parts stores around here.(ohio) Speaking of plugs, does anyone have any input about the splitfires???? >> There are extensive...
• Re: What to do for a seized heater fan?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:55:01 EST
  ...then you have to split open the heat seamed housing to get at the motor. there is no "quick easy fix". bite the bullet...
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 23:24:11 +1200
  ...to thrash the ring off my 57 Splittie with single-port 1600 attached to its split-case trans. LOW gearing (36hp stock). I'd...
• Carlsbad beach morning VW van count
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 08:48:34 -0700
  ...66 Split white/blue 71 Bay white/blue 87 Westfalia white 95 Eurobago white 01june2014 6:30am Tamarack Ave to La Costa Ave Mark
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:56:56 -0700
  ...Bentley 90.70 show early 2.1 wiring, then VW changed it to split the charging wire off of "21" and then VW increased...
• Re: OT: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:30:44 -0400
  Vanagons, Splits, Bays & Eurovans imported to the USofA were not taxed as commercial vehicles- they're classified as passenger vehicles. Turkish Ford Transit Connect...
• Re: falling tree branch broke non-sliding portion of drivers-side middle wind...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:55:46 EDT
  ...A" instead and then the replies are split. Just wondering. Again,no biggie. Just wonderin' Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L...
• Re: Oil Pump Leak Advice
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:30:36 -0700
  ...What I eventually found was a split in the underside of that hose from that tower-thing to the air intake (see photo): http...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:52:52 -0500
  ...cause cancer > > Nature lovers > > Latent Ricers > > Ricers with a family > > Survivalists > > Splitty/Bay graduates > > Masochists > > Familial sadists > > Inner Krauts > > Excellent lovers > > Annoying > > Optimistic > > Relentless...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:29:56 -0400
  I love split-window microbuses more, but I drive and enjoy my Vanagon Westfalia very much because it's the one I can afford...
• Why are my brakes dragging!!??
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sat, 3 Dec 1994 19:38:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...Any ideas? --Jonny B-) '60 Split
• Re: More HP Stories?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 09:50:19 -0700 (PDT)
  >> I saw this ad on TV recently for the Split Fire spark plugs which "claimed" >> up to 5 HP more among other stuff. Do...
• (F) Re: Shop Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Thu, 07 Dec 95 17:01:43 EST
  ...CD ROM, eh? I guess that's for the new ones, so late models must be on 8-track ROM, and us splits are...
• 56 Single-cab FS Sighted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 21:44:19 -0800
  Taking a different route than usual to the postoffice today, I spotted a blue split-window 56 single cab VW pickup. For Sale sign...
• 91 Vanagon, oil pressure anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Patrick L. Larsen
  Tue, 28 May 1996 10:23:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Every time I exit the freeway, the oil pressure light and buzzer (you know, the one that triples your heart rate in a split...
• have a tent, need a bus
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 11:00:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...am I correct in thinking this will fit all buses, split and bay window? what about a vanagon? just wondering. Ok, off to surf...
• WTB seat belt for '85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:08:55 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• AFM for sale PART # 0 280 200 030
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 14:28:07 -0700
  ...Depending on where it needs to be sent I'd split 1/2 of S&H costs.. Mtngal
• Looking to buy.
  Historical mailing list - Allen Henry
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 17:48:06 -0400
  Hi All! I am new to the Vanagon list, I have always owned splits and early 70's Westies in the past. I am...
• Wanted: 1984-ish chrome gutter for RH side A-pillar
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Fri, 4 May 2001 11:19:08 -0700
  ...It is split into two pieces, and the lower part likes to fly off when I'm at highway speeds or in serious winds...
• Has anyone ever...
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:42:44 -0400
  ...F-in OLD CH*VY work truck? TIA Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:25:02 EST
  ...Many folks, including this list, warn of filters splitting or popping and then you are out of luck on the roadside. Not to mention...
• Re: Bus/Vanagon T designations
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:08:45 -0500
  On Mon, 22 Mar 2004, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > T1 & T2 are a bit of a misnomer, as the Bay is merely a modified > Split...
• Re: Thoughts on Larry, the list, and State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:18:29 -0500
  ...VW Bus / Van has much of the charm of the original Split Window vans. It is in much more demand and is more collectable...
• Re: Secret of the Exhaust Nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:58:10 -0500
  Just try a smal nut splitter. Hartmut ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S." <mrpolak@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, February 13...
• Making Dash vid. Nd. Heater box photos. Pleeeeez!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:30:10 -0800
  ...There seems to be something keeping me from splitting this thing open. Have gotten to all obvious stuff. I recall pics on web (Vanagon...
• Re: Overhaulin' VW Van Episode Repeat
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:29:16 +0000
  ...the last time they had stuff for a Vanagon nevermind a splittie??? :-) > Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:18:09 -0500 > From: magikvw@GMAIL...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:12:01 -0700
  ...The only part I kept from the >>> old tank is the "splitter" that leads from the tank to the two lines >> going >>> in to...
• Cam and followers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 13:52:24 -0700
  ...New ones, even 8 new ones, are cheap, and you can't change your mind without splitting the case. Same for the cam. Cheap...