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Window regulator questions
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:33:16 -0800
...with this sort of repair, I need some no-prior-knowledge tips and caveats on how to disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and replace the window...
WTB : Front Diff
Historical mailing list - V H Wolfgang Carolsfeld
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:03:04 -0700
...to Seattle to Salt Lake City to Colorado in early July, so any tips of worthwhile VW wreckers to check out in that part...
heater core change-out
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Sat, 20 Jun 1998 11:47:59 EDT
...any tips? I bought my vanagon with 100k on him, is the heater core problem common, and is it related to the phosfate free...
Re: Longevity tips (longish)
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 13:04:07 -0800
Dude! Why do your postings scroll forever to the right on my computer? Is it just me? Randy with the sore mouse finger...... YauMan...
Adding a storage box between the front seats.
Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:29:46 +0100
...Has anyone any ideas or tips? T.I.A.
Re: NO VANAGON Content --- why Cary, NC stinks...
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 19:27:11 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:43:53 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86Westy?
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 24 Mar 2000 03:21:37 +0100
Mark Mages wrote: > You want to have the least amount of wire > possible from amp to sub for best clarity, so you want > to...
Gas to diesel fuel tank changes?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 08:21:00 -0700
...Can I remove the charcoal canisters and associated tubing leaving just the filler and a vent? Any tips from those who've done this...
87 Vanagon Synchro, what's it worth?
Historical mailing list - jax harvell
Sun, 9 Jun 2002 23:38:48 -0400
...anyone have an opinion on what its worth? any tips on things to watch out for? (ok, I read all about the head gaskets...
Charlotte NC Camping
Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:13:01 -0500
...last year, I thought I'd try for some more good tips. This time I will be going to Charlotte NC in July (to...
Re: Material advice needed
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 18:44:45 -0700
Thanks to all for the tips. I found the perfect material at a signmaking store, it is called Coroplast: http://www.coroplast.com/general...
Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 15 May 2004 05:15:31 -0700
...The ability to use renewable bio fuels and thus contribute zero to global warming tips the balance. Biofuels don't have to come from...
Re: How to replace fuel hose?
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:31:11 -0400
...wrote: >I'm Looking for a step-by-step instructions (hints, tips, whatever) >for replacing all high pressure fuel lines & clamps on a 1...
Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 10:32:57 -0700
...I can get on it is a 13mm open-end wrench . . . tips? Suggestions? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84...
Re: exhaust coatings...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 31 May 2005 08:58:56 -0700
...home without expensive > equipment to coat the pipes? (i.e., that will actually be effective to > some degree?) > > Thanks very much for any tips >
Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:00 +0000
I got my IR (first one was about $50, second a little more) to monitor oil temps in a conversion engine in my van...
Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:13:34 -0500
...small coolant hose replacement tips needed > > Eric - if I'm reading this correctly, you're asking about a piece of tubing > from the top...
Re: Bus Depot coolant pipe tips needed
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:23:32 +0000
...use either my 85 or my 84 as a guide. >>> >>> Any tips from the list I can share with him as to the orientation...
Re: Fridge Shelves
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 18:06:06 -0800
...Ha-ha!....cooking tips and Vanagon tips all in one....love this list! Rich San Diego --- On Thu, 3/1/12, Finn Runyon <finnrunyon...
Re: transmission jacking up tips?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 16:40:42 -0700
...transmission jacking up tips? > Craig, > > Second person very helpful. Third is a nice luxury. > > I can't believe you cannot find help. If I...
Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:30:12 -1000
Lots of good recs already on this thread. I'm a big fan of Blue Sea products for this kind of thing. They have...
Sink problem, where to find parts?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 8 Aug 2015 16:38:28 -0400
...Any tips would be greatly appreciated as I really use and depend on that sink when camping. Eric 85 GL Auto Westfalia
Re: Syncro starter removal
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:43:14 -0800
...Any tips or must do's to change a syncro starter?? Thank you J Sent from an undisclosed cyber machine
Re: Radiator replacement
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:19:07 +0000
...Is there anything anyone would recommend > beforehand or have any tips? I have aftermarket A/C so I'm assuming that > will complicated it...
stuck lower control arm bolt
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Mon, 1 Feb 2010 20:25:31 -0800
...Any tips? I was close to employing my recently bought angle grinder, a small 4.5" black and decker, to cut througt the bushing...
Re: Winter Camping Tips.
Historical mailing list
Tue, 8 Nov 1994 17:21:53 -0600 (CST)
Yes, dogs. Take lots of them. If you can get around the smell they should keep you nice and toasty. Watch out for those...
Re: 87 rebuild update!
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:35:54 -0700
...the old sensor to connect to one of the new sensor tips. >Should I have run a new wire for that? Do the wires...
Re: Sunny (Michael Sullivan's Westy)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 9 Feb 1999 09:33:33 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
Re: Bentley really sucks
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 4 May 1999 10:22:33 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
clutch master cylinder
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 09:53:57 -0700
...Is this correct or can I get by without one? Anyway, any advice or tips on how to change the master clutch cylinder would...
Westy Waterproofing Question - Anyone Try Nikwax?
Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
Mon, 15 May 2000 23:05:23 -0400
...Thanks for sharing any results and/or tips. Todd Guttman 85 Westy 'Rivendell' - recently re-titled here in Columbus, Ohio as a 'motorhome' with...
Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core-HELP!
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Wed, 14 Feb 2001 08:41:28 -0800
...towed a vanagon using one of these little tow-dollys? Any tips on how to mount a non-running Vanagon to one of these...
Renting a tow-dolly for vanagon core-HELP!
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:15:51 -0800
...towed a vanagon using one of these little tow-dollys? Any tips on how to mount a non-running Vanagon to one of these...
swivel bucket seats?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Payton
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:23:28 EST
...I'm wondering if anyone has actually taken advantage of this feature & applied it to their Vanagon & can give me some tips or anything...
Re: Audi 5 cyl installation tips
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 17:32:37 EDT
In a message dated 9/17/01 5:20:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, GBessom@INTERSECTIONS.COM writes: > I know this is a touchy...
Re: Living in a van
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 23 May 2002 08:40:29 -0700
...months traveling in my Ford > > Van and > > can give some good tips. > > > Washing clothes: Keep a 5 gal bucket with a tight lid. Put...
5 cyl Syncro Seattle sighting
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 21 Dec 2003 08:28:49 +0000
...Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work � and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
weird flooding engine (very weird)
Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 00:44:20 -0500
...But is it indicative of some bigger problems? The engine (175k+ and no rebuild) is running great! Thanks for any tips, wes By the...
Strange Idle
Historical mailing list - Ari J. Posner
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 19:15:21 +0000
...br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2746??PS=">Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home.</a> </html>
OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:15:55 -0700
...Anyone got some experience, tips for me? http://seattle.craigslist.org/boa/97586530.html Thinking of setting up both my 300D and Vanagon for...
Re: [Syncro] bringing US syncro to UK?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 12:08:01 -0800
...Anyone know if this is > easy/difficult/impossible? > Any useful tips, web links and other info would be appreciated. Thanks! > > --brian __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search...
Re: Cleaning a Westy Pop Top
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:54:33 -0500
...Crawford, Neil <neil.crawford@hp.com> wrote: > Are there any secret tips/tricks to cleaning a very dirty pop top or is it just...
Re: Alaska trip tips
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:07:28 -0400
...Plan to drive. > Tips on places to stop, things to see, VW stuff or anything else you > think is important to be mentioned on...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > > > air-cooled Vanagon camper > > > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:51:53 -0700
...this weekend. > > Would > > > like tips on what to NOT do regarding removing carpet from front area > and > > > re-install tips. Will be cleaning it...
Re: Tips on filtering email
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Wed, 29 May 2002 11:50:35 -0700
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 9:19 AM Subject: Tips on filtering email > FWIW > > Tip 1) > With all the discussion regarding email...
Re: I need Help building 3 tier Leveling Blocks/Ramps
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:34:24 -0400
...Thanks to all the other tips I got from several of you today,, I will hit Home Depot or Lowes Sat Am for some...
Syncro Tranny Removal Procedure/tips
Historical mailing list - Tim King
Thu, 23 Dec 1999 16:17:21 -0800
...While I'm already putting the fourth-gear bungee tips to use, I think you've all convinced me that I better just do...
Re: small coolant hose replacement tips needed
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 10:12:23 -0500
...small coolant hose replacement tips needed Eric - if I'm reading this correctly, you're asking about a piece of tubing from the top...
Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:55:58 +0000
...Any tips from those still using the lead acid battery? Spencer
Solved: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 14 May 2011 16:25:24 -0400
>Putting Sally's "new" transmission on and haven't been able to get >the input shaft to enter its pilot hole. Clutch pilot tool...
Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:44:47 -0700
Speaking of dowels, make sure there are 2 in the engine where it mates to the tranny. These can pull out and stay with...
Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:51:01 -0800
...also $6) http://tinyurl.com/ygat6mw Lot's of pics, neat tips and a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. .... "Take Teutonic care...
Re: 1986 - 1991 Dashboard Printed Circuit board (PC) Wanted.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:58:44 EDT
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Rear Brake Drum Puller
Historical mailing list
Thu, 12 Dec 96 08:54:16 -0800
...either but I am more willing to buy this tool)? Any tips or tricks to pull the rear drums would be apperciated. TIA Vince...
Re: Westy Roof wax/cleaner
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 15:40:41 -0400
...My Westfalia is a 90 with the Burgundy red color, (don't know the factory name > of color?) > > Any tips would be appreciated. > > Scott >
Re: Hang 'em High 2 (vendor perspective)
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:48:41 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Re: Brake line leaking (metal part)
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:13:55 -0400
...Has anyone > replace > the metal part of the brake lines? Any tips on the job? > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today...
Re: Rust Spots/Touch up Paint
Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
Mon, 6 May 2002 15:33:25 -0700
Nobody has any tips for painting a van or having it painted? Good body workers in the bay area? On 5/6/02 12...