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Inner spare storage
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 4 Apr 2021 11:56:42 -0400
...So how hot will it get there? Can a plastic round tub work? Thanks for any more thoughts and tips. I see a place...
Re: making a little headway but need advice
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 18:18:12 -0500
...Thanks for your good tips. I feel sure I will be back for more. Steve
Re: Replacing front & rear coil springs
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 9 Nov 2013 13:27:42 -0600
...Since I purchase all 4 new springs and will start to replace the front, is there any tips to know about and amy tools...
Re: flipped windows?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 21 May 2012 22:02:51 -0400
...would move the venting location closer to the passenger on the bench seat, right?What works? What fails? What tips?Geneva85 Westfalia- Bostig conversion
Re: Parts Needed Dome Lights
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:25:33 -0800
...Any tips? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
Re: Won't start cold
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:10:57 -0400
...Any tips? > > Thanks, > 82 Westy > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
Re: Heater Hoses, Clunking Noise and 83-85 AC Unit Removal
Historical mailing list
Sun, 30 Mar 1997 19:49:31 -0500 (EST)
...Before I > investigate how to pull this unit down does anyone have any tips on > doing this? Donald, I had a similar problem with...
Vacuum leaks? '85 camper
Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
Sun, 20 Apr 1997 11:41:33 -400
...Any tips or advice from anyone (besides my wife's "Blow it up!"), would be appreciated. Bill Kenneke '85 GL Camper kenneke@clis.com
Replacing Lifters
Historical mailing list - William Collins
Tue, 19 May 1998 08:29:03 -0500
...Any tips on identifying which lifter is bad? I assume that if I catch it while it is acting up, I can find the...
Howling rear brakes in reverse
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 08:15:45 -0700
...Are there any tips or caveats that any of you guys have? Thanks in advance, Sam == "I knew I couldn't fly, but I...
Tips needed on reducing HC to pass smog inspection.(Digifant)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sat, 22 Aug 1998 11:35:39 EDT
Greetings and salutations; Failed HC tests today (266 measured ;240 allowed).. Presently in between internet providers so I can not search archives. Any help...
Re: Re Smog Check & Inspection problems?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:05:58 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
which way does the coolant bleed valve line up?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:14:42 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
fuel filter was:start/stall problems
Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:04:46 EDT
...and a haynes british, is it really easy or are there tips and/or tricks to not having 18 gallons of gasoline dump out...
Camping Baja California?
Historical mailing list - Steve Iman
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:11:03 -0700
I appreciated the recent tips on camping in California and along the beaches. I'm thinking of heading to Baja California in Mexico. I...
Re: Exercise while camping.
Historical mailing list - DrCory
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:39:07 -0600
...It is a fiberglass 'blade' with a handle in the middle and weighted tips. the idea is the osalation. the harder you work it...
Re: # archive search problems and tips
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 01:38:36 -0800
Hey Tom, > > email program (actually a web mail service) > wrapping > > long lines, > > > (snip) I had a feeling something was missing, and indeed it came...
Attention ALASKA Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
Thu, 3 Jun 2004 00:10:51 -0400
...Cheers, Wes _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=married
Replacing driver's door wiring
Historical mailing list - Ryan London
Fri, 18 Mar 2005 17:16:58 -0500
...I assume that I will have to remove the dash to do this right, so any tips there would be helpful as well. Thanks...
Re: speaking of skylights
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 21:48:35 -0600
...BTW), but have managed to scratch it a little bit... > > Any tips on how to buff out the scuffs on a skylight? > > -Damon > > ===== > '84...
On behalf of Larry Chase
Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:21:01 -0700
From the WetWesties List; can anyone help him out? Thanks, Brian Tipsword ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volks who are also subscribed to the Vanagon.com List, Four days...
Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:04:34 -0700
...Good Luck! Steven --- Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Collective Wisdom: > > Any warnings, tips or tricks to installing a new > master brake cylinder? > Guess...
Re: Westfalia LP tank question
Historical mailing list - bueses
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:25:50 -0700
...Malcolm > > --- Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > >> I am wondering if anyone out here in Vanagon land knows what size of bolts >> are required...
Norcold DC0040 tips?
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:57:21 -0700
At the end of last year's season I finally got all the solar panel work done on Mellow Yellow. Now I have plenty...
Shipping a transmission from Germany to US?
Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:33:20 -0800
...C) any other tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I figure the trans will wieght about 150 lbs once crated. what does a...
Re: urban camping tips
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:23:13 -0400
> Anyone else got any urban camping tips? I've heard it said before that WalMart allows RV'ers to park in their parking lots...
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:02:35 -0500
...Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way! > > Great tips, thanks all! > > Unfortunately, there have been so many run problems with this van...
Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 07:16:22 -0800
...My pipes look different so he could not use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. >>>> >>>> Any tips from the list I...
small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:38:41 -0500
...That is with list support! tips and suggestions greatly appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
Re: A minimal tool kit?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:14:37 -0700
...be snap-on tips for the screwdriver handle, > including Torx as well as an impressive collection of other fairly > useless tips. The handle counts...
Re: 85 won't start
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 8 May 2022 15:10:18 -0700
...on position? > > Is there a fuse for the fuel pump to check? Any other tips? > > Thanks > Jeff > 85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1
Awning question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:30:23 -0400
...would rather be able to start using it right away if possible. tips and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Eric Caron 85 Automatic GL Westfalia
Re: replacing vanagon windshield seal
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:05:22 -0600
...i was planning on replacing the windshield and vent seals this upcoming weekend and wondered if people have tips on usual course of action...
'88 Vanagon Cruise Control question
Historical mailing list - John Graham
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 08:15:20 -0500
...Any guidance or tips would be appreciated. John Graham '88 Westy Charlotte, NC
Friday Question...Ever been to The Netherlands?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Fri, 13 May 2016 09:25:22 -0400
...Anyone have suggestion of things I must see? Places for a good, reasonable bite or drink? All suggestions, tips or things to look out...
Travelling w/ 4 Year Old **Thank You**
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:35:24 +0000
Thanks for all the insightful and helpful tips and perspectives! You have emboldened me and I believe it is a go, I'll start...
83 VANAGON FUEL/TEMP GUAGE ??
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 May 1996 13:24:59 -0700
...any tips? i'm waiting for my bentley. thanks tony '83 vanagon gl moorelab@ix.netcom.com
Winter Camping Tips.
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 8 Nov 94 15:12:18 PST
So how do the rest of you folks winterize your westie? I've seen foam window covers, propane catalytics, micro forced air furnaces, lots...
Re: Mudflap installation - any tips?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 13 Nov 96 19:47:44 CST
if you can get to the web pages, you should look at Harry Yates' web page. he's got some really neat home-made...
Need tips on installing a new antenna.
Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:34:00 -0800
Folks, While installing a new radio in my vanagon this past weekend, the antenna lead broke off in the old radio...New antenna time...
A travesty
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 10 May 1999 09:00:42 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
non Westy Camping advice?
Historical mailing list - ~K~
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:50:32 -0300
...I've been hunting weekender seats unsucessfully for awhile...so i'm looking for tips on how one might best use the van for...
Cartalk has a Vanagon page
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:11:23 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: Sliding window opener
Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:00:35 -0500
...Find one of those screwdrivers with replaceable tips and just use the proper tip with a small wrench. I tried it shortly after reading...
Re: Power mirror tips (long)...
Historical mailing list
Tue, 24 Jul 2001 02:44:19 EDT
In a message dated 7/21/01 4:20:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > No, no, NO. Do NOT cut...
Re: valve cover gasket replacement
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:13:31 EST
In a message dated 10/30/01 4:37:32 PM, earthboy@HOME.COM writes: << Anyone have any tips or things I should know...
Re: Rear Bearings,
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:15:32 -0400
...Any one have any tips? Thanks Kevin 87 Westy Burlington VT --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http...
Re: Poptop Seal adhesive
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:14:43 -0400
...If you take a look at the archives, Stan Wilder, myself, and others have posted tips on installing these on several occasions. David Brodbeck...
SOLVED - brighter vanagon lights
Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:17:21 -0700
...Thanks again for the tips and for referring me to the archives. best, aircooled chris
Re: Rack and Pinion mount
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 08:35:59 -0700
...Does anyone know if there are the right parts and how hard a job is this? Any tips? Anything else I should change?
AT final drive oil sump gasket?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:39:56 -0700
...Any more tips, so I don't have any leaks? Thanks, Jerry
Re: timing the 1.9
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:13:39 -0500
...Westfalia.org has some good tips as well.
Re: Which is the best coolant to use? Part V???+ pH
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:53:51 -0500
...Pretty good discussion of coolant types at http://www.westfalia.org , under "Tips."
Tips for gear shifter hitting radio?
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:34:08 +0000
My shifter goes too far forward in 1st and 3rd gear. This must be pretty common. I loosened the nuts and adjusted the slots...
Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:08:22 -0700
...And your tips on where I might find locally are appreciated also. Thanks (Now all al gota do is finish all the wiring changes...
Re: Friday fridge replacement (ideas)
Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
Tue, 7 Aug 2007 09:56:43 -0400
...Sure would like to see some photos of your installation and get any tips you might have to offer on the install. The Atwood...
fixing broken Power Mirror pivot arm shafts Re: Broken Power side mirror
Historical mailing list
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:07:38 EDT
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Re: Abuse by list member. Now: Archive search tips
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:25:59 -0500
The search tips are all good ideas, and perhaps we will all benefit from them. That being said, people will ALWAYS post with questions...
Paint restoration
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:28:08 -0400
Hi Jack, Thank you again for the tips. I had the products ready when a friend came over to help. We did the most...
Re: Trips not tips
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:35:31 -0800
...Trips not tips > O.k. this has been fun reading about fixing my van. And I may be as > addicted as you all, but...