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• Re: Can't figure out the clutch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 15 May 2014 22:41:27 -0600
  ...Clutch can only go half way ... Date: 14 May , 2014 5:39:35 PM MDT To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 10:11:44 -0800
  ...Its a aerosol spray can that when sprayed on an object will cool to a claimed -71 C. You can get it at electronic...
• Re: Surging idle on 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:58:43 -0500
  ...The valve can be cleaned (see Joel Walker's description in the archives) and if necessary can be adjusted (secret hiding place behind screw...
• Re: Can I put cheap tires on my Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 12:28:25 -0600
  ...Can anyone > recommend tires that will be ok other than the 2ply sidewall type? What can I > safely use? How about low profile 185...
• Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 May 2002 10:54:21 -0400
  ...Alternatively you can purchase a gas can that fits in your spare tire. I have one for my 15" rims that holds 2 1...
• Re: Gearing up for cross-country!
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 01:32:52 EDT
  ...It is a wonderful canoe trip. Have fun! -Loretta 87 Syncro GL 90 GL 17' Old Town Canadienne [text/html]
• pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:12:30 -0500
  Hi listers, I was wondering how many of us still have our original canvas. I’m still using mine and it seems fine. I...
• Re: Happy b-day David B.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 09:53:07 -0700
  Birthday,,​, it's Davey's birthday and we would like to wish you all the very best !!! While I can Imagine a world without...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:11:22 -0400
  Yup, I'll second that! (about the Grand Canyon, that is) Anyone actually tried the poodle-in-the-microwave? Joy On Fri, Sep 24...
• Changing lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Mar 1997 10:32:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...I can't figure out how to remove the cylinder so I can switch it with my "new" one. Is changing the cylinders a...
• Question: Westy canvas removel
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Wed, 2 Sep 1998 08:28:01 -0400
  Has anyone had to remove the canvas for a westy camper top? I want to install a yakima bike rack on or new camper...
• Re: F/Friday: New Vanagon Engine Idea: JB Weld Block & Heads
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:41:58 -0500
  OK, if J stands for JOb, what's the "B" for wise guy? I can hardly wait for Ferdinand's answer to this one...
• Re: Headrests-
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 12:55:00 EDT
  ...if they come out you can just wrap duct tape around the base of the socket and shove it in the hole,they will...
• Any ferrys to Canada from the Sandusky Ohio area?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 06:48:18 -0400
  Going to Cedar Point in the brick next month, and while ther would like to go over to Canada to Pt Pelee Park.........any...
• Trying to find a transporter for an Optima battery
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:32:04 -0400
  ...The seller wasn't shipping to CANADA. I had it sent to a friend in LA. Now he can't find anybody to get...
• Canadian Tire "Xantrex" 1000w Inverter 1/2 price
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:38:26 -0400
  On this week for $74.99 Canadian, see http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443281869&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath...
• Rubber mat for the westy cargo area ? Canada Suppliers ?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 23:46:33 -0700
  ...questions for the cancucks http://www.rbcomponents.com/02/flooring/210-vinyl-diamond-flooring.html any body know where you can get this diamond...
• Any VW employees on the list?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:21:54 -0500
  ...All I get are cryptic answers from VW of Canada or VW of USA. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Jeff
• Re: AC Freon
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 11:11:03 -0500
  ...They have leak detectors that can find a leak as small as a pound of freon in 50 years! So, they can find a...
• Re: charcoal cannister
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:40:04 -0600
  ...charcoal cannister When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:06:33 -0500
  I cannot find such in the Bus Depot online catalog. There are a lot of special order items listed, including a series of headrests...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Oct 2021 to 9 Oct 2021 (#2021-285)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:43:07 -0500
  ...Old oil cannot protect > your engine. I have never seen an expiration date on a can of oil. So scratch that reason as well...
• Re: NVC-Gerry Avatar Upload ?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:12:37 -0400
  ...As you can see I have > a > VW cartoon pic(from a slot machine in Tucson) but cannot load a pic of the > van...
• Re: German way, the engine comes out easy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 May 2009 05:09:03 EDT
  ...EXCUSE ME !! What's Canada got to do with it ? >>>>>>Hey, wait one cotton pickin minute! You can't call go calling people stupid...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 14:16:21 -0200
  > There I found many messages which seemed to show a pattern -- > that the Sachs replacement clutch from Canada is the culprit. Actually, I think...
• Re: My canoe on my Westy
  Historical mailing list - chris smith
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 16:43:33 -0500
  ...Now I can take my Grumman Eagle 18 anywhere the van goes. Plus the sight of a great big grumman canoe on the top...
• Re: Stuck zipper
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Fri, 5 May 2000 15:30:17 -0500
  If the pliers thing doesn't work, you don't want the velcro solution, and your canvas is in pretty good shape, I'd...
• Need 2.0L aircooled engine for my '83 in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Dan Blank
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:50:27 -0400
  Hey all...I'm looking to get my air-cooled '83 back on the road, but can't afford a rebuilt engine right now...
• Free Vanagon Radiator - You pick up near Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 15:56:33 -0400
  ...It doesn't leak, and I cannot say if it's 100% good but whoever can pick it up in New Westminster can have...
• Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 12 May 2006 17:53:48 +0200
  Yes, the foam and the upholstery can be exchanged from front to jump seats and vice versa. Actually, you can also use the front...
• Re: NVC Friday: Pharmacy help: dichloroacetate & cancer
  Historical mailing list - ab
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 12:04:26 -0800
  ...dichloroacetate & cancer > We are trying to source dichloroacetate. it is a non-prescription drug in > canada. See: > > http://www.physorg.com/printnews.php?newsid...
• Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:21:25 -0700
  ...I want to nurse my pop top canvas along for a while. I'm correcting repairs done by the PO and myself: a plethora...
• Can't Import EV Westy from CN
  Historical mailing list - tellis
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 17:20:17 -0500
  ...The camping equipment with which this EuroVan was manufactured meets only the safety standards for Canadian motor homes and cannot be imported into the...
• Re: Canvas replacement 1990 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 May 2015 18:49:21 -0700
  ...https://vimeo.com/12165017 You can use a screwdriver, but I recommend this tool with a #1 Phillips bit since there are a lot...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:34:09 EDT
  ...I can see the WHOLE picture or detail at the flick of the curser. >>>>>>With a proper map you can see the whole route...
• Re: Coolant in my automatic tranmission fluid...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:35:18 -0800
  ...it can leak from what water jacket? wish i could be more help. Joe On 07 Feb 2003, Mark Dorm wrote: > Okay, so I...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - front trans. mount
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:36:51 -0500
  Larry I can get you an OE new one for $199 or there is actually an aftermarket version of this mount as well that...
• Re: Propane refill adaptor UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:06:33 -0400
  ...Maybe someone who has one can tell us if there is still > some propane sloshing around if the canister is removed before using any...
• Re: New Sprinter Westfalia - Sorry but I did it!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:49:54 EDT
  ...Maybe if we can joint force and convice Airstrean or Westfalia Germany to sell in Canada. Thanks again. Joel Note : I will always be...
• Re: TV antenna
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:47:30 -0700
  Or if you already have an LCD for your PC, you can tote that along and get one of these http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Newbie on the list... from Quebec
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Poirier
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:28:33 -0400
  Well, After months reading you guys, I can introduce myself since we are talking about Quebec and Montreal.... I own a Vanagon Full Camper...
• Re: Replacement Pop-top Canvas: Whose is best?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 09:20:37 -0700 (MST)
  On Mon, 5 Dec 1994, Pat Walsh wrote: > John Sutter writes: > > Well, it's time to replace my pop-top canvas and probably the...
• Re: Importing a vanagon from canada?
  Historical mailing list - tony yeh
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:15:09 -0700
  ...Importing a vanagon from canada? >Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:32:16 -0400 > >Couldn't the Canadian owner apply for it? > > > > >JordanVw@AOL...
• Re: Do Canadian vehicles have "titles"???
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 14:28:35 -0500
  ...I've never had them even ask for the vehicle registration card at the Canada border. -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK...
• What's it like living in Canada or Northern New England, nearly NO VW CONTENT
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 14:06:00 -0500
  ...I am investigating the possibility of working with Cirque du Soleil, in Montreal; moving my life and wife to Canada. I hope you can...
• Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 08:44:33 CDT
  ...CAN 1 -UK ENG 8 KY 2 OR.NW 10 -CAN.ALB.Cal 2 -UK WAL 1 LA 1 PA.C 1 -CAN.ALB...
• Re: Clear title??? exportation
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 06:07:54 EST
  ...They do not want the vehicle there, you cannot leave it at the boarder, you cannot wait for them to complete their work. What...
• Re: Touch up paint in spray cans?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:46:03 -0500
  ...tehy said they make 1 gallon which (they say) they can fill 3 > spray cans approx. Will be 35.00. See ya. > > > On Sun...
• Friday Follies
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 18:09:47 -0700
  ...Oh, me, ME!!! Pleeeeeeze let ME change the headlight! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Can I? Malamute: Let the Border Collie do it...
• Re: UPS BROKERAGE FEES TO CANADA - RATE CHART
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:11:29 -0700
  What can you get for less than $20... brokerage fees at Canada Post! The other thing that UPS does, and it is illegal, is...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install...help!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:22:50 -0700
  Hi Geo, I just installed a BD canvas on Mellow Yellow, our '84 Westy. The canvas came from BD, and I think it is...
• Front outer CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 19:11:30 -0800
  ...So, do I have the above correct in thinking I can pull the joint out of the hub without removing the wheel bearing assembly...
• Re: Spare Gas Can - was Re: LONG gear report and travelogue
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:05:43 -0800
  ...Spare Gas Can - was Re: LONG gear report and travelogue > > > In a message dated 1/29/02 12:34:15 PM, ben@KBMC.NET...
• Re: [OT] Efficiency of electric heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 18:12:03 -0800
  ...Familial squabbling can keep you up at night and if unmanaged the resultant territorial disputes can wreak havoc inside your cozy van. And the...
• Re: importing vanagons to Canada
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:50:57 -0700
  I imported my NY registered Vanagon Westfalia without much trouble when I moved to Canada 8 years ago. In addition to national, there may...
• Re: re. Nafta shafta
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:30:54 -0400
  ...Nafta Shafta >>I thought the point of NAFTA was that you would no longer have to pay any >>customs between US/CAN?? > >>So what...
• Re: border crossing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:11:37 -0500
  Never had a problem crossing the US/Canadian border at the contiguous states or at the Alaska/Canadian border over the issue of guns...
• Re: parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 22:50:47 -0700
  What part are you getting? Perhaps there is a cheaper source in Canada? At 16:10 22/06/1999 -0700, David Hayward wrote: > I...
• Re: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:50:33 -0500
  ...Try as I might, I could not figure out how to replace my Canadian fixed splatter guard with the fold down drainer without butchering...
• Re: Friday Follies: Canadian Pride
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:10:40 -0700
  ...Canadian Pride > Mange mes briefs! > > (a classic line from the movie, Canadian Bacon). > > *hee hee hee* > > We're coming to get you Mike... just...