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Re: facts on carfax or autocheck
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:56:44 -0600
...you feel is best, carfax, autocheck, or ??? >> I don't mind >> shelling out $20, but your experiences might help me >> choose the best >> service...
Re: Me Sad. Trip cancelled. Whining Content + Warning (PICS)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:44:45 -0700
...s from my Westy. "It's just that easy" (Yah right Shell Busey! --- :^) Cheers, Neil. On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 9:09 PM...
German VW Camper websites
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 02:30:23 EST
...a Multi Van in Germany? One camper van has an hard-shell raised roof and is called the AMBIENTE. If you go to the...
Re: heaviest oil to use??
Historical mailing list - Al Brase
Sat, 3 Sep 2005 02:08:42 -0400
...I'm a big believer in straight weight 40w oil (Shell, in my case). Unlike multi vis oil which starts out as 10 weight...
Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:26:16 -0600
...The light shells, the weather boots, >> park light holders, 55/60W Hella UV Free H4 bulbs, 5W park light, H4 >> connector and installation instructions...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:12:34 -0400
...Currently I am using Shell Rotella T non-synthetic 10w40. This is the diesel service rated oil. Oil pressure is typically (engine rpm/1000...
Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:07:35 -0400
I fit the 205's in my 89 clam shell by moving the front ends of the top wires out to what looks like...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -0700
...located (as most do.) I'm totally kicking on having to shell out $150 for custom made fuel injector lines, but I guess I...
Re: Seeking Yakima Rack Advice
Historical mailing list - Trooz
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:23:52 -0700
...Reading the > Yakima FAQ, > > they say that the WideBody Brackets, "extends outward more to give > > added clearance for square sided shells..." I guess this...
Re: Diesel vs. Gas
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 21:57:47 -0500
...Reminds me of the time I took my young son out to eat Appalacacola Bay oysters on the half shell. The little guy had...
Re: It's coming!
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:24:15 -0800
...Lemon, tabasco, and slurp off the shell no pussy ketchup sauce or essence of dead fish (worcestershire has anchovy remains in it) Get em...
Feliz A�o Nuevo from Mexico
Historical mailing list - Phaedra Savage
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 10:19:40 -0800
...I�m in for 2 kilos of fresh-caught Mazatlan prawns (complete with heads & shells--better flavor!)--equal to 2.2 lbs & costing a...
Re: MOD AGAIN re FIFA World Cup
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:36:16 -0700
...makes a really 'hard shell' finish ... and you can paint whatever over it. the brand is " Zero Rust" - really nice stuff. not POR of...
2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:33:27 EDT
...So I'll give it to you in a nut shell: Guess what folks, if your aux batt. is deeply discharged, and you're...
Re: My Bucko update ll
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:08:49 -0500
...the bottom. > > I am now only using alcohol-free gas,Texaco, Shell, Chevron, etc. but not > ARCO. > > All of their grades of gas have...
Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:00:40 -0700
$125k is stripped to a shell on rotisserie, dipped in acid, all fasteners cadmium coated, and every attachable item hand fondled by marginally aroused...
Re: Wheel suggestion. The spare tire carrier!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 4 Jan 2020 10:41:07 -0500
...I’d prefer to have 5 matching tires and keep my clam shell if possible. I’d like to give that a try. I...
Re: Leaking heater control valve
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:36:42 -0700
...owners and I noticed a small stain under the > > front clam shell this afternoon. > > > > It looks like it is dripping from the heater control...
Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:15:28 -0800
...I'll bet most cavemen thought that ancient <insert name of prehistoric shellfish> was just some ugly thing which was good to eat. Show...
Re: 87GL rebuild update (oil pressure)
Historical mailing list - Racer X
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:20:01 +0000
...was machined wrong, or you could have left > out a bearing shell, or the oil pump could be worn out. What it comes down...
Re: i need help Phishy van
Historical mailing list - Betsy Webb
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 19:30:34 -0400
...one > > > more any imput would be great > > > > also i notived the shell of the poptop have a 1 > > > 1/2 inch crack in it...
Re: Soft lifters (was: clarify .006 on lifters) and Trasco filters
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 17:10:37 -0800
...oil changes scenario, that baby was > > really stopped up, gummed up, shellacked up and I could definitely > > tell > > that the engine flush was cleaning...
Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:24:30 -0800
...at the front of the spare tire clam shell , where the bolt goes .. if a 205/70 will fit ....the mounting tab will be...
Re: Head leaks & Witches Brews.
Historical mailing list - Renouard, Robert
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:45:04 -0700
...1051687). > The > > make up (as shown on the back of the pkg) states it is made from GINGER, > > ALMOND SHELL & BORIC ACID. > > > > Do any...
Re: Looking for a good GPS - Any recommendations
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:14:18 -0700
...however, you have to shell out another couple hundred bucks for the mapset data, unless you happen to have a friend willing to share...
Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:33:22 -0800
...include , new throttle cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications. >>> >>> So, any Vanagon related or camping related gifts to share? >>> >>> Best...
Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:48:29 -0600
...Go figure. >> >>> >>> mcneely >>> >> Maybe BP or Shell bought out Toyota (using their Petty Cash >> account) and >> decided to mandate the use of their most...
Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 14:39:28 -0700
...OK, what dilution ratio shell I use? How good is it with the aluminum? Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug" <vanagons@cox.net> To: "Zolly...
Re: Pending clutch replacement
Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
Wed, 11 May 2016 13:15:21 -0400
...If I�fm going to shell out a very wince-able amount of cash to have the old, snarly-but-good, local guy swap...
RE: Where can I rent a CO meter in East Bay (CA)
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 07:09:20 -0800 (PST)
...deliverd all sort of dubious (to me information); don't use Shell gas, always use super premium gas, etc., etc. I left the shop...
Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 01:50:50 -0700
...they are made for >camper shells. real cool-- also has a shovel/ax mount. >3) mount steel backing plates on the inside for a...
Re: i need help
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Sat, 8 Jan 2000 15:28:22 EST
...one more any imput would be great also i notived the shell of the poptop have a 1 1/2 inch crack in it...
Re: Performance Mufflers.
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:41:03 -0800
...by the Bus Depot is not >entirely >stainless, only the outer shell is. The innards, inlet and outlet pipe and >flanges are mild steel...
Re: Oil Level Again
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:04:16 -0400
...at to install it on the engine. > ... > > Currently I am using Shell Rotella T non-synthetic 10w40. This is the > > diesel service rated oil...
Re: heater fan whine
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:54:18 -0800
...brushes are hardly worn.� Someone mechanically inclined can separate the blower shell, drive or press the blower wheel off the motor shaft and have...
Re: Open letter to/flame on (unprof'l)Vendors!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 15:22:55 +1200
...Will attempt to 'shar' item as file '0041jlb' at end of msg. # This is a shell archive. Remove anything before this line, # then unpack...
Census
Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:03:31 -0400
...Mercury (Orange Tabby), Murphy (Grey Tuxedo), Blanche (Tortoise Shell), Heinrich (White), Bethesda (Black), Eeyore (Grey Manx) and Felix (Grey Tabby). We have a cat...
Re: Tire Holder?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 1 Apr 2021 22:34:55 -0400
...water proof storage / tool chest below deck in the > old clam shell - dedicated to all the stuff brought on the trip just in > case...
Re: Vanagon copilot wanted ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:29:09 -0800
...I've always wanted to do this sort of thing to a Vanagon shell.. I have 3 or 4 that could be 'gone crazy...
Battle Stations....Prepare to repel "boarders"
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:47:41 -0800
...Now dave, how much can one hide on a moto? Secret stashes? the leetle compartment under the seat? In the headlight shell? in the...
WBX oil pressure with/without cooler
Historical mailing list - Paul Dunham
Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:39:01 -0700
...Five of the six shells were missing most or all of the top layer of babbitt, and much of it was laying in the...
Re: rodents in pantry
Historical mailing list - Ellen
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:18:44 -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: Rubber Smell from front.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:28:38 -0700
...185 tire fit without having to push up on the clam shell to get it > past the latch? Only 10mm difference though.... > > And upon...
Re: Pending clutch replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott
Wed, 11 May 2016 11:33:24 -1000
...If I’m going to shell out a very wince-able amount of cash to have the old, snarly-but-good, local guy swap...
Re: Driving a Vanagon or any RV fast.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:57:17 -0400
...You can put an '85 or later tach-equipped (non-Syncro) panel in your '84 by rearranging the wires in the panel connector shell...
Smelly Skylights
Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
Sat, 7 Nov 1998 20:04:24 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: 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 2 Aug 2001 13:44:04 -0700
...I <DIV></DIV>>used all the same everthing, but after shelling out a grand for the <DIV></DIV>>wheels and new Agillis...
Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:30:43 -0700
...On the premise that 5 Vanagons constitute a "fleet," I >> have standardized on Shell Rotella T6 5W-40, available at my local Wally >> World...
RE: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 18 Dec 1995 09:36:00 -0800 (PST)
...And THAT means that not only do you have to rebuild the entire engine, but you also have to shell out extra for a...
Re: Small 4'x4' Utility Trailer suitable ??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Apr 2004 06:41:30 -0400
...You may also consider one of the sportsmen type trailers with the clam shell carrier built as part of it. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: The worst feature of shelling out $31,000 for a used Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Bernard
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:51:31 -0700
> There are differences in the levels at which > people live their lives, and I suppose they should all be > celebrated and > respected, but I...
Re: LVC Open Market Oil Prices
Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
Fri, 30 May 2008 13:41:38 -0700
...Your friendly local Shell/Chevron/Exxon/BP > adjusts their gasoline prices for the futures thereby profiting > obscenely from the actual vs futures price. Even...
Re: Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:49:07 -0500
...Alistair? mcneely ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I know there are "adventure wagons" with pretty tall hard-shell tops, and > that people seem...
Re: Another "upgrade" completed
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 8 Jul 2004 19:24:15 -0700
...Keep the original clam shell there for better protection of the vital bits up front. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon...
FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
...nothing was left in the shell. i have all suspension items, arms, links, hoses, bottles, hardware, etc. let me know and ill find it...
Re: Which 2.1 muffler?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 3 Apr 2016 17:31:17 -0400
...wrote: > > The Go Westy Muffler has a heavy wall stainless steel shell and for flow it is basically a straight through design. The only...
Re: Leaking heater control valve
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:28:08 -0700
...owners and I noticed a small stain under >> the >> > front clam shell this afternoon. >> > >> > It looks like it is dripping from the heater control...
Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:49 -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...
TIRES
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Tue, 11 May 2010 08:06:39 +0100
...Tire size questions > The clam shell and hold down bars are different for the vans that came > with > the alloy wheels or 205/70...
Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Sun, 12 May 2002 23:14:14 +0200
...Pinky electric power sunroof saga a week ago (some odd 47 postings I believe) we most likely are all a bit shell-shocked, and...