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• Re: Replacing window screens? and westy screens for sale..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:07:44 EDT
  ...I think that finding a nylon mosquito screen > will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have for > me....like...
• Re: Stove / Sink parts
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:46:33 -0700
  ...I seem to remember someone way back finding replacement stove knobs off the shelf in a good hardware store. For the faucet, you might...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 11:54:59 -0700
  ...2015 11:47 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! The "correct" battery, that has the foot to...
• Re: [Syncro] ELVA
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:37:18 -0800
  ...No luck finding the person you seek. Will post link to pics soon. Maybe you can pick out her Vanagon to help identifying the...
• did Westfalia-Werke use recycled wallboard for subfloors??? bizarre findings...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 May 2017 20:13:07 -0400
  i have parted out numerous westys over the years, and i dont usually take the plywood subfloor.. because they usually dont go bad, and...
• Re: NEW? slider door for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 18 May 2015 08:22:56 -0700
  ...I'm left with > the hopes of finding a reputable body shop that can handle the repairs. > One shop gave me an estimate including...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 20:14:20 -0700
  ...I suppose it is just a matter of using a multimeter and finding any broken path. Lots of wires and connectors it seems. > > mcneely
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 16:27:25 -0700
  ...I get to the diesel conversion group, I think it's yahoo but > haven't had any luck finding it. > > TIA rb4, PFFT > > Mike >
• Tire Damage Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:15:33 -0500
  ...I drove for 25 miles on that tire before finding the nail quite by accident. Thanks. -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW...
• Best place to buy a bus
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Wed, 13 Jul 1994 08:31:33 CST
  ...So, I've been contemplating taking a plane somewhere out west and finding a bus with considerably less of the red stuff. Does anyone...
• Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 21:01:43 -0800
  ...When I stop at a light I have trouble finding first gear. The archives point to the linkage and mention replacing all the bushings...
• parts are parts?
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 13:09:25 -0400
  ...requesting an exhaust crossover pipe, the same part I had problems finding for our 82. I know the Bus Depot can get it, and...
• Fw: Ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 22:20:13 -0500
  ...am sure others on the list will like to know your findings. Tried p-mailing you on this, but got anti-spammed. Sorry for...
• Re: Sticky Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:11:06 -0700
  ...If you think it is hard finding one for a manual, I am here to say that's nothing! I rigged it with a...
• Re: Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:23:14 +1000
  ...Rear Window Washer > Hi All, > > I still haven't had any luck finding an operators manual for our 87gl... > and I can't figure...
• Re: Junkyard @ I77/70 in OH?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:13:28 -0400
  ...I have NO connection to this place other than finding the hard-to-get "H" piece coming of the coolant expansion tank and some...
• Re: Muir static timing method
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 11:19:36 -0800
  ...Please report your findings. Like you, I'm guessing that timing is not your problem. Start a=with the easy stuff, plugs, wires, points...
• cold start problem - 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Agh
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:09:40 -0800
  I'm new to the group and finding a lot of good info in the posts so I figured I post my own dilema...
• Safety tip of the day: Check your rear seatbelts!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:35:27 -0700
  Well, as I dig deeper and deeper, I keep finding things POs have screwed up, but this is the worst, it could kill someone...
• Re: Proper AC temp?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 18:09:16 -0500
  Sorry, still finding my way around Picasa: https://picasaweb.google.com/114104714803827163056/August22011# > From: mwmiller6@att.net > To: johnnyjewel43@HOTMAIL.COM > Subject: Re: Proper...
• Re: idle fuel calculations
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:22:24 -0800
  ...The > > finding was that they were off about half the time. This could > > save some > > emissions over time for sure. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Replacing window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:59:19 -0500
  ...I think that finding a nylon mosquito screen > will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have for > me....like...
• Finding trustworthy mechanics; was RE: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:41:16 -0800
  I stumbled upon the method of going into small owner/operator shops when they're busy and then watching (and most particularly listening) to...
• 1.9L Build up help
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 21:41:09 -0500
  ...ive built my share of air head motors but im sure i can build this thing i just am finding that i get very...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:28:56 -0400
  ...I have been having problems > finding 1st sometimes, the gear works find, just finding it is some what > vague.... well now... it's very...
• Re: Can overtightening the oil filter on an 88 cause coolant leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:41:34 -0800
  ...This is not easy to do, it might be worth finding someone who knows their way around Vanagons to do it for you. It...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:28:51 -0600
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > John > > Does it involve GearGrinding or just Difficulty Finding gears ~ > Did this happen suddenly or slowly over time ~ > > Does the Shifter...
• Re: Brake Caliper: Rebuildable? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 May 2015 08:56:49 -0700
  ...It's worth finding out, I have all my calipers done by Goldline Brakes, and have for 40 years. http://www.goldlinebrakes.com/ Stuart...
• Re: Fix for floppy mirrors
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 12:26:15 +0000
  ...Even though my old mirrors weren't floppy, I got tired of finding them repositioned by folks bumping them in parking lots. A nice...
• Re: 2000 Audi A6 wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:22:27 -0700
  ...graciously offered, a while back, to help in my pursuit of finding new rims. > > I can't find that email so I don't...
• Re: Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:04:40 -0700
  ...Do you have a GPS? If you do I would recommend the POI factory http://www.poi-factory.com/ and finding the "Offbeat tourist...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:33:25 -0400
  ...source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? > I'm > finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see if there's a cheaper...
• Re: Outrageous oil change prices
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Mon, 12 May 1997 15:49:31 -0500
  ...BUT YOU NEED > TO WATCH THEM LIKE A HAWK WHILE THEY DO IT! > > After finding out (from me) that you fill the oil from...
• Re: Bosch Relay Solenoid Fix - Help
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 13:50:17 -0700
  ...If you haven't used the search engine, you should -- works great for finding specific topics. There are several messages but the one from...
• COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:04:34 -0500
  ...My findings lead me to believe that the fresh air vents in the ceiling on both sides have cold air coming out, as I...
• Re: Finding a slow battery drain
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:12:18 -0400
  It's easy to find, 1 Disconnect your negative lead on your battery 2 Put a cheap test light between the cable and the...
• Long time lurker, 1st time poster!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Munford
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:14:20 -0400
  ...Some of the comments were really helpful in finding my Vanagon. I really wanted a low mileage late model. I found just what I...
• Re: Red Blinky Light Issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 12:42:12 -0500
  ...I disconnected the >line to the overflow tank and unscrewed the cap finding the tank was full to >the very top. Is this normal...
• Re: Boston Area VW Mechanic Needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 10:33:53 -0400
  ...will look the entire car over and then go over his findings with you. His # is 1 508 647 9749 Bob Donalds http://www...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry Chase> Chance to prove real existence~ TONIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:48:14 -0800
  ...Returning to VW content, my biggest > hunt lately is finding the cause of the 97EV's > check engine light warning. =) > > Vanagon: Leaky heads, UFO...
• Re: Oil Leak 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 06:50:26 -0700
  ...is there a trick to finding an >oil leak? Yes, the trick is fluorescent dye in the oil and black light. Short of that...
• Re: Want to convert '87 2.1L gas engine to TDI
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:57:14 -0700
  ...Any ideas how to proceed? What are the usual prices? Things > to look for? Websites to look at? I started looking and finding some...
• Re: Lehman's Wind-up LED Flashlight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:36:02 -0800
  ...Won't blind anybody, but enough > light for finding a place to pee. > > Tom Salicos > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John...
• Re: Help needed fixing the tabs an instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 16:01:51 EDT
  ...washer over the broken tab, and it makes a new tab. finding a used vanagon instument cluster with "no cracks" is pretty much impossible...
• Re: shipping a bus- having trouble finding a shipper AZ to ID
  Historical mailing list - Dre Lengyel
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:48:54 -0600
  Since everyone from Alabama is here, ill say hi. Just met someone from North Alabama bus pilot club, kind of a ugly bus on...
• Re: Older Vanagon suspension R&
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:30:26 -0700
  ...upper control arms because of my recent > accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and worn thru donut > sleeves or bushings, and...
• Re: Is there such a thing as a good used transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:58:03 -0400
  ...20 + years old, or >> very high mileage, like over 200,000.......... >> finding an actual good used one is less likely these days than it...
• Re: Ford style MASS system
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:39:36 -0800
  Hi Mark, Yes the finding on this page are consistent with our findings so far. We aren't using composites for the cool air...
• Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 26 May 2024 20:19:47 -0700
  ...gp/product/B0BLMKFN2R/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A50AWZNH1YDG9&psc=1 > > Keep sharing your findings. On affordable and safety upgrades. > > Eric Caron >
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 21:55:46 -0300
  ...aware that Home > Depot is no longer always "the" automatic bargain place to source > products...rather the opposite is what I have been finding. > >
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:02:13 -0500
  ...out of the water on some of the steep boat ramps. Finding a 5 speed seems to be an issue, reasonably priced anyway Velma...
• Reconditioned Battery Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:13 -0700
  ...Besides if it works, you *know* I'll report my findings back to the list! Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
• Tire replacement - dilemma on MXLs
  Historical mailing list - Peter W. Stein
  Mon, 19 May 1997 13:14:39 -0700
  ...Blew a michelin mxl on our syncro westy and we are having a hell of a time finding one to replace it since they...
• westy seating arrangements (Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 26 May 1998 23:44:09 EDT
  ...on locking storage box, mounted on sliding tracks. (big $$ good luck finding one) 3) single rear facing jumpseat (folding, theatre type) mounted behind pass...
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 07:10:41 -0400
  I've tried searching the archives for "shifting problems", but I'm not finding the information. Any help here would be very appreciated. I...
• Re: conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 14:36:24 -0400
  ...I am having > trouble finding a place to put it, so the belt will clear. Has anyone > solved this problem? I am sure I...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:06:07 EST
  ...I am interested in finding out what gears other folks are using in their Vanagons with conversion engines. I guess I am particularly interested...
• Re: HELP - Can't find who sells the stainless luggage rack tie downs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:26:45 -0800
  ...You may have trouble finding them in Austria, but in the USA, they are available everywhere. Mike Snow Robert Steven Fish wrote: > Hi all...
• dual fuel conversion (LPG, propane, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 18:57:37 -0700
  ...However, I've been relatively unsuccessful in finding relevant info for my neck of the woods, California, Bay-area to be specific. I'd...
• Re: Bad juju?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:08:56 -0800
  ...bottle hanging nearby? > > Hardest thing about building a brake bleeder is finding the right-size > cap! > You'd think something from a detergent bottle...