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• loose dipstick
  Historical mailing list - jeff
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:52:36 -0700
  Hi all, This afternoon while doing final check before leaving on a trip in my 85 Vanagon I noticed that the dipstick "sleeve" is...
• Re: spiffing up my ride
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 5 May 2006 16:34:16 -0400
  ...At 11:18 AM 5/5/2006 -0700, John Bange wrote: >I might even finally get a prototype digital microcontroller based idle >control unit...
• Tristar legal finally!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:13:19 -0700
  It's been 3 years since my Tristar set down on California soil, and today, after a ton of work, (and money I might...
• trans fluid
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:20:50 -0800
  I'm finally getting around to pulling my tranny to fix the clutch/TO bearing I broke push starting my van last fall. I...
• Re: EveryBus 2008 T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:07:09 -0800
  ...NC Kampenfoolz mailing list) > > Hi, > > The T-shirt design has been finalized and general ordering info can be > found here. > > http://www.mindspring.com...
• HD Syncro Front Axles now available
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:58:55 EDT
  ...I am selling these in an assembled kit which includes the larger final drive flange for the front Diff. Some may have to install...
• A *really* bad night (Long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 16:36:05
  ...I had to get the Vanagon to the side the road so plows and emergency vehicles could get by! Finally I did, but I...
• Re: 2wd Syncro? -Different F/R Final Ratio?
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:24:12 -0500
  ...But I couldn't believe the final differential ratio is different between the front and rear until I checked the Bentley. It is different...
• Panel section, final pictures
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 23:33:07 -0500
  ...anyway, i'm happy with my final work, it's basicaly prefect... for now, but it's a pain to shoot the inside and...
• Re: 5 cylinder pictures finally UP!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 01:02:09 -0500
  ...5 cylinder pictures finally UP! > > > I got some nice pictures of our 5-cylinder kits and the setup that was > recently installed in a...
• Re: List Stickers????
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 1 May 2000 13:59:30 -0700
  Yes, John & Wendy, there is a Vanagon List sticker... :-) Karl Wolz has been testing a couple of prototypes of the final design that was...
• engine compartment lid (finally something I can help with!)
  Historical mailing list - Fuhrel, Robert
  Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:22:35 +0000
  I bought a roll of silver insulation at Home Depot on the advice of a friend who has an '82 Vanagon; I have an...
• Re: New windshield
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 13:37:24 -0400
  ...On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 1:22 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Finally got around to installing my new Rock...
• Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:50:55 -0400
  ...http://www.xkcd.com/730/ This has been up >on my garage wall for about five years now, and I finally found the source...
• Finally running right
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:55 -0500
  After struggling for almost a year with various drivability problems, my Vanagon ('84, 1.9L engine) is back to its old self. Main problem...
• Killing me softly with Simple Green..(was cleaning upholstery)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 31 May 2010 19:20:27 -0700
  ...And the smell of sassafras has finally got to me. This is probaly , from what I read here, much more serious than the glycerated...
• Re: Final word on Shady Boy awnings leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:20:27 -0700
  yes it does. I have one, its the only, really, only drawback. I think I could make a flap to fix it, but haven...
• Re: Cal floods over!
  Historical mailing list - Jan Allbright
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 11:27:34 PST
  ...ULCA finally wipes out USC 8) -- /----------------------------------+------------------------------------\ | Mr. Jan C. Allbright | Hewlett-Packard Company | | North American Response Center | 100 Mayfield Ave. MS 37UM | | UNIX Networks...
• Re: spark, stumble, and misses...
  Historical mailing list - Jose Antonio Madriz
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 21:07:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...its now time to finally find out the right jettings for the Weber carb... James, any luck? -Jose A.
• re:no start/road trip--solved
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Thu, 29 May 1997 08:44:14 -0230 (NDT)
  Finally made it home. The problem turned out to be a frayed wire (top one) on the fuel pump. It must have been coincidence...
• VR6 Vanagon page updated
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:22:50 +0100
  ...October 1997 18:20 Finally I stored the picture of the whole VR6 Vanagon on the web site http://www.relitech.com/helmut/VR6...
• Odometer clicking/ not working?
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 12:41:21 -0800
  Hia list, I have my water pump in finally and my baby is back on the road! Many thanks to those who messaged me...
• Wanted: Rectangular Headlights, Front Bike rack, westy faucet, light
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 04:20:24 EDT
  ...mounts to the van's frame next to the spare wheel. Finally, I just bought an 82 diesel westy that is missing its water...
• cold start problem
  Historical mailing list - Grenon, Jerome
  Tue, 30 May 2000 08:46:02 -0400
  ...about 5-6 seconds) and after 4 or 5 try, it finally start (and doing a lot of diesel smoke!) can somebody help me...
• Tach now works!
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 19:32:52 EST
  Thanks for all the help volks! I finally figured out why my "new" Tach wasn't working. All the hook ups were correct but...
• Paging Tony Smola!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 19:34:01 EDT
  ...I have got your SA grille in finally, please contact me ASAP so I can be sure to reserve it for you. I only...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 09:40:02 -0400
  ...net/vanagon90/index.htm maybe I'll post again with >>the final word on Wasserboxer cooling system filling and bleeding. I'd love to...
• 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:54:21 EST
  ...when i step on the gas, it bogs down and then finally starts moving when the guy behind me is almost up in my...
• Anyone see my van in NC?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 06:12:34 -0400
  I went to the Stanley Cup finals in Raleigh Saturday, and had my 81 "the brick" with pop top up out in the parking...
• Re: [vanagon] Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:07:04 -0700
  ...Be sure to let us listees know what the final tally is on your Syncro/Westy project. I envy The Roadhaus...and your checkbook...
• Re: vanagon as a cellar???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 18:23:34 -0600
  Now I really like that idea! Finally a Vanagon that you can quit spending money on. Stan On Mon, 13 Jan 2003 14:17...
• Re: midas,mieneke?anyone ever try em
  Historical mailing list - Barb & Scott Stothers
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:16:10 -0500
  ...on my two vanagons for 10 years now and I'm finally defeated by > flange nuts anf bolts that are so rounded and frozen...
• Audi 80 auto trans similar to Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 21:09:19 -0400
  I know the final drive is different since trans sits the other direction. I'm pretty sure the auto trans part is similar if...
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:26:09 -0700
  Lots and lots of great info here. I am going to talk to a loal guy at aa transaxle about a new transmission and...
• Yakima Rack on a Westy: Directions Online
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:51:00 -0500
  Hi all, Last week I finally got around to installing Yakima artificial raingutter brackets and a Yakima rack setup on the roof of my...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:04:05 -0700
  On 10/14/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > You must tell us your decision and final purchace -or d*e Tim gives...
• How to treat small corrosion spots...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:30:00 -0600
  I finally got around to stripping the interior of my vanagon as part of preparing to soundproof the sucker and put in an EJ25...
• Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:15:09 -0700
  Dear List, Yes, it finally happened, ran out of propane during a weekend camping trip, and when it was serviced, the valve stuck in...
• Re: switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:41:02 -0700
  ...I think the best automatic would be one with a slightly taller third (final) gear. Warren L. 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:53:47 -0700
  > > Unless of course the impact gun is set for less than the final torque > and the nuts are torqued up with the wrench. That...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 13:46:02 -0400
  that's the circuit breaker reset button :-) Sam Conant wrote: > Finally, I'm reminded of what has been a long and usually forgotten > puzzlement...
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:39:15 -0500
  ...was narrowly outbid and lost the auction for around $22, I > received a second chance offer from the seller, for my final bid > amount.
• Re: Bus finally started after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:26:26 -0400
  ...Bus finally started after winter storage > Other people will have other recommendations, > But what I do , is spray 'everything' with WD-40. > That's...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:48:20 -0800
  ...starts easily, idles easily, but upon attempted acceleration it > bucks, kicks, snorts, hiccups, coughs - finally smoothing out at speed. > > Warm engine: starts easily, idles...
• Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:36:30 -0400
  ...Monday, March 18, 2013, 11:56 AM Dear List, Finally - finally - most of my challenges I have had with my "cheap" 1991 tin-top...
• Re: FS: All manner of Vanagon/Westfalia key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:28:13 -0400
  Yes, I finally found some for a cheap price locally as well. I would encourage everyone to find the best price they can, and...
• Re: Engine quit
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 15:35:11 -0700
  ...What is the vin# of your 86, last 6 digits only? Just give xxx for the final 3 digits if you like. Mark Mike...
• Re: AHHH!! I'm leaking ATF again!!
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 12:59:45 -0500
  ...The leak looks > like its coming from somewhere on top of the final drive, but its ATF fluid. > It leaks pretty fast. What is...
• Re: ... A Rose by Any Other Name ...(Friday follies) NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 15:26:15 -0600
  ...Except all of the questions were being directed towards Jim > Byrnes (another actor on the show). > > Finally one lady got up and said: "I...
• Re: More Energy Saving (driving)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:17:08 -0400
  ...It was sold to a friend and we kept track of it until 1998, when that guy finally sold it. Which departs from the...
• Re: Dealers and E-code lights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:35:28 -0700
  ...were interested in looking further- NA! I > finally called several dealers in San Jose, and finally Lewis VW's > Parts guy said he didn...
• GoWesty WBX Management System
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 14 May 2017 13:14:27 -0400
  ...system? It seems it has passed certification processes and is the final stages of testing. It will be offered sooner than later at the...
• Re: 094 5 Speed Kit
  Historical mailing list - dlwilhite
  Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:49:58 -0600
  ...Does anyone have > experience with the Weddle 094 5 speed kit? 4.13 final with 0.70 5th would > be nice! Since I have...
• Burning Van, Brazil
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 21:34:37 -0330
  ...Joy and Matilda, who finally runs, but is getting painfully rusty in the extremely salty Canadian winter. Surgery needed!!!
• Decent grab loop?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:15:05 -0700
  The OEM grab loop inside my '84's sliding door finally came apart last year. I replaced it with one I found online somewhere...
• Mystery wires/connector Canadian 83.5 wbx
  Historical mailing list - Don
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:58:06 -0600
  Finally got my 83.5 running. Long embarrassing story which I will relate later. In the process I came across a mystery connector hanging...
• RE: Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 15:58:00 PDT
  ...Might Be A Place To Start. (Hmm Maybe I Could Finally Tighten Mine Too...) -Eric B.
• H4's
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 29 Apr 97 08:50:50 -0400
  ...What is the difference? And finally, is there any wiring involved? I'd be surprised if the H4's use the sealed beam sockets...
• Re: Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:42 -0400
  In a message dated 96-10-10 07:18:08 EDT, dbax@mindspring.com (Donald Baxter) writes: << I finally have all the parts required...
• RE: Vanagon temperature problem(new thremostat)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 20:55:06 -0400 (EDT)
  ...On the highway it will finally cool where the gauge goes below the LED. After fixing or replacing almost everything, I went to find...