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  • Really cheap 84 westy on Trader.ca
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:40:03 -0400
    Not mine, usual disclaimers http://www.trader.ca/SendToFriend/Results.aspid=588548&adid=28 83126 Make sure to cut and paste the entire link...
  • Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:52:22 -0500
    Ron, How many miles have you gotten out of the Hankook RA08 tires? And what pressure do you run them at on a Westy...
  • Re: GoWesty Discount?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:27:26 -0600
    On Mar 27, 2007, at 3:18 PM, Roger Sisler wrote: > a GO Westy what? Yeah just add 10% to whatever you would normally...
  • Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:29:07 -0400
    QXNrIGhpbSBmb3IgcmVwbGFjbWVudCBtdWZmbGVyIGJlYXJpbmdzLgoKMjAwOC84LzgsIG1vcmRv IDxoZWxtdXQuYmxvbmdAZ21haWwuY29tPjoKPgo+IEJlZm9yZSBJIHdyaXRlIG9mZiB0aGUgZnJp ZW5kbHkgQWR2YW5jZSBBdXRvIGVtcGxveWVlIGFzIGEgbml0d2l0LCBJJ2xsCj4gcG9zZQo+IHRo ZSBxdWVzdGlvbiB0byB0aGUgY29sbGVjdGl2ZSBpbnRlbGxpZ2VuY2UgaGVyZS4KPgo+IEkgc2Vu dCBteSB3aWZlIHRvIEFBIHRvIGhhdmUgYSBzdXNwZWN0IGJhdHRlcnkgdGVzdGVkIGFuZCBsaWtl bHkgcmVwbGFjZWQuCj4gVGhlIGdlbnRsZW1hbiBoZWxwaW5nIGhlciB0b2xkIGhlciB2ZXJ5IHNl cmlvdXNseSB0aGF0IGJlY2F1c2UgdGVybWluYWwKPiBjbGFtcHMgaGFkIGJlZW4gdGlnaHRlbmVk IHNvIHRoYXQgdGhlIHRhYnMgd2VyZSBjbG9zZWQgdG9nZXRoZXIgYmV0d2VlbiB0aGUKPiBib2x0 LCB0aGF0IGl0IHdhcyBjYXVzaW5nIGEgInNob3J0IGNpcmN1aXQiIHRoYXQgd2FzIGRyYWluaW5n IHRoZSBiYXR0ZXJ5Lgo+IEhlIHN0cm9uZ2x5IHVyZ2VkIGhlciB0byByZXBsYWNlIHRoZSB0ZXJt aW5hbCBjbGFtcHMgYmVmb3JlIHdlIGtpbGxlZAo+IGFub3RoZXIgYmF0dGVyeS4KPgo+IFJ1YmJp c2g/IFBvcHB5Y29jaz8gV0l0aGluIHRoZSByZWFsbSBvZiBwb3NzaWJpbGl0eT8KPgo+IC0tCj4g bW9yZG8KPiAxOTkwIENhcmF0Cj4KCgoKLS0gCkNocmlzIFMuCiJKZXN6Y3plIFBvbHNrYSBOaWUg WmdpbuqzYSIK
  • Re: shifter grind after swap
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:42:36 -0700
    ...a T-II 215mm disc > 068-141-033J Disc Plate, 215mm Vanagon Diesel $88.85 > 025-141-031H Disc Plate, 215mm 1800 Bus 74...
  • Re: Low-voltage alarm
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:58:09 -0300
    ...Among the "Deep Discharge" Battery manufacturers, it's a very competitive world out there and they are stretching the limits (and credibility too) all...
  • Re: 02 mixture questions
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
    Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:30:07 -0500
    ...Do I have to disconnect the sensor with the engine off? The > > computer will have a memory if I don't. Does it matter...
  • anyone done REAR DISCS?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:05:28 EST
    I'm considering converting rear drums to disc. I plan on using early Vanagon front rotors if it will fit inside the rear hub...
  • FINAL Notification-- Discontinuation of netdrive.com Service Dec. 22, 2000
    Historical mailing list - netdrive.com
    Fri, 15 Dec 2000 10:39:53 -0800
    Dear Gerry, REMINDER--netdrive.com service will be discontinued as of December 22, 2000. After this date, you and your visitors will also no...
  • An Auxiliary Air Regulator puzzle
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:36:41 -0700
    ...you can look through the AAR and there is a disc blocking the passage, but there is a small hole in that disc which...
  • Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:58:16 -0700
    ...VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters? Yes, This filter works well. My favorite is the M1-205. Shop carefully. Sometimes you can get them...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:27:58 -0700
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
  • Product review Uniwerks luggage rack screens
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:46:30 -0500
    ...Rather then screens and glue he sells five pop in discs that let water in but keep out large debris. Price about $8.00...
  • Re: Adding rear disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:21:03 -0400
    ...A brake kit >>> that works well with the existing front disc brakes? If anyone has >>> installed on and has experience with it any input...
  • Re: New URL up and running for New German Side Tents
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 00:56:05 EST
    ...The dealers in Europe do not discount this unit. I have photos of my installation and the instructions posted to the web pages. <A...
  • Re: vanagon.com aux battery wiring intructions are NOT valid !!!!!(long)
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Fri, 13 Aug 1999 12:34:22 -0400
    ...Whichever one is more discharged takes the most charge, > which is exactly what you want. This configuration fails if one of your batteries is...
  • Webtv/no vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:59:00 -0400
    ...As a long time webtv user I have in the last several weeks been plagued by harassmernt from webtv to discontinue my local ISP...
  • Re: Early Diesel Coolant Tanks Available!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:56:45 EST
    ...As you may know (or will inevitably discover sooner or later) , the coolant expansion tank used in your Vanagon (068 121 405B) was discontinued...
  • Yahoo! Group for Air Conditioning Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Thu, 30 Jan 2003 06:53:33 -0800
    I've set up a new group for the airconditioning discussion, because interested parties seem to be coming from a variety of lists and...
  • Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:48:07 -0700
    ...I think last week's discussion was about the tube that runs up, above the right taillight. Kevin shawn luft <shawnagan@sympatico.ca> on...
  • Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:42:06 EST
    ...There isn't a day that goes by that my GF tells me she is glad I didn't get one of them Discoverys...
  • Re: Correct hub caps
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Jun 2005 01:39:25 EDT
    ...above '84 wolfsburgs has the '85 up "aero disc" plastic wheelcover '85-91 "aero disc" plastic wheelcover '87 was the first year for the...
  • Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:54:41 -0700
    ...There have been so many >> opportunities recently to discuss all of the big issues of our day--like >> energy and and climate change--and...
  • Re: engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:06:54 -0500
    ...But discussing them like this on the list is > problematic. The tone of the comments can be misinterpreted and the "he > said-then he...
  • Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:05:41 -0700
    ...This has been an endless discussion here. In fact durng my "early wheel research", I simply bought the wheels and tried to discover what...
  • Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
    Historical mailing list - madsen
    Thu, 23 Dec 1999 19:29:21 -0500
    ...anyone done REAR DISCS? > Hi Raimund, > > I've had success in the past in having caliper mounts fabricated from either > T-6 aluminum or...
  • Re: Warped discs and silly honda theories
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 23:18:11 +0100
    ...heating was > definately the culprit there. > > This can definitely warp the discs, keeping foot on brake after a high speed > braking session, or multiples...
  • Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for Vanagons......
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:19:46 -0700
    ...You can get a complete Vanagon rear > disc brake system for > about $1,500. > > Includes hubs, rotors, caliper adapters, calipers, > brake pads, brakelines, > screws...
  • Re: Wonder if this device will plug into a diesel Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:16:35 -0400
    ...Depending on results, discounts will range from 5% to 25%. > > >- Gnarlie > > > >
  • Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 23 May 2005 10:36:32 -0400
    ...In a work system, the compressor discharge will probably be hot to the touch. The expansion Valve is in hose as it enters the...
  • Re: FW: Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:43:01 -0600
    ...Magee 90 Carat 94K MIs (Thinking of selling, but can't.) Kemah TX USA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds...
  • Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:12:48 -0600
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: '88 Vanagon disc brakes > > Just did a complete front brake job. New rotors, new races, bearing, and > seals. Well...
  • Re: What is the container behind the rear passenger-side wheel?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:42:38 -0500
    ...mcneely ---- Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hi all, > > I was working on something on my van and discovered a disconnected > hose that appeared...
  • Re: Tire vendors
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 4 Dec 2010 19:16:35 -0600
    For my money, Discount Tire (operates under another name on the west coast, you can look it up). Find the tire you want at...
  • Rear brake hardware kits
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:50:33 -0700
    ...After doing Dad's EV rear discs last weekend, a rear disc kit for the Vanagon is looking really good right now... -- Shawn Wright
  • Re: Adding rear disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:22:11 -0600
    ...A brake kit >> that works well with the existing front disc brakes? If anyone has >> installed on and has experience with it any input...
  • Re: [Re: # pumping water through stalled engine (was: heating parked vanagon)]
    Historical mailing list - d t
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 16:20:46 MST
    ...why? If you desire to heat the interior, why not just plug > in one of those 1500 watt ceramic disc heaters. I think there...
  • Re: bus depot
    Historical mailing list - rgolen
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:34:08 -0500
    ...too much OT discussion, it is >important to keep the list AMP-ly advised... (boo-hiss!) > I believe that a discussion like this helps...
  • Bogging leaving the line...
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Sat, 10 May 2003 19:45:47 -0400
    ...His solution was to disconnect the o2 sensor, and it does run great (although thirsty) like that. Anyone have any ideas on this. I...
  • Re: SlightVC: Cellphone pics of the "new" turbo.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:35:49 -0500
    ...http://pictures.rawsuds.com/v/sudhirs_pictures/sudhir_cars-and-toys/sudhir_vanagon/vanagon_turbo/ The compressor has an a/r(area of discharge...
  • r&r clutch master cylinder Q
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Tue, 17 May 2005 14:09:50 -0700
    ...Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
  • Re: Rear Disc Brake conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:31:25 +1300
    ...ask if anyone out there has tackled a rear drum to >> disc conversion. If so what parts did you use and what needed to...
  • Electric Lock Disconnect?
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:45:22 -0700
    ...Anyone had luck just popping off the door panels and disconnecting the wiring to the two front door locks? - Is this a good temp...
  • Richards fog light query, inside look
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 4 Apr 2020 10:57:22 -0700
    ...Posted pics https://shufti.blog/2020/04/04/vanagon-inside-the-rear-window-defogger-switch/ Just to further the discussion :-) Alistair
  • Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 2 Oct 2015 10:15:37 -0700
    How is this discussion still going on here? It has zero Vanagon content. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore.
  • Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:27:44 -0700
    ...caring about the proper use of your, you're and, God forbid, the absolute abuse of the apostrophe, Vanagons would rarely be discussed. Miguel
  • Stealth Cows
    Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
    Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:39:44 -0800
    This is too Vanagon content, because it relates to our discussion about avoiding critter collisions - But OK, OK, I promise not to post any...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:55:01 EDT
    hey Guys I forgot one My old 51 standard bug had cable brakes and when you pulled the E brake it locked all four...
  • So who sails? I keep forgetting a bunch of the vanagon people also have boats....
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:34:11 -0500
    As the title says, Who on here is an avid boater (in any discipline)? Its friday. Why not? -Craig
  • Re: FS VW Audi Porsche' training tapes
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Mon, 7 Dec 2009 21:12:58 -0600
    Another in a long list of shameless plugs Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche' VHS training tapes on Ebay.......Item #280435589607 15% discount to list members as...
  • kewl url for looking up people
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Mar 1996 16:46:32 -0500
    here is a kewl url for looking up people's e-mail addresses check it out, usual disclaimer's apply http://www.whowhere.com...
  • Discussions....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:31:42 -0800
    Hello..James, Steve, etc. Vanagon list, remember? Not flame list, not trash the vendor list(over and over and over again). Vanagon people helping...
  • Re: HOWTO: Audiovox cruise control install experience
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:09:29 -0700
    Eric, Don't disconnect the speed sensor unless you change the DIP switch to the setting that says that you are using the coil...
  • Archives
    Historical mailing list - karl
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 12:24:34 -0500
    Is there a problem with the archives for this month? Just returned from vacation, hoping to see what's been discussed while I was...
  • Water Pump Price?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 12:46:51 EST
    To all: Discovered a water leak at the pulley shaft of my 84, anyone have an estimated price for the pump as well as...
  • vanagon hubcaps/wheelcovers for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:09:51 EDT
    i have a bunch of vanagon wheelcovers for sale.. -alum spoked '80-83 style -plastic spoked '83-'84 style -plastic "aero" flat disc '85...
  • WTB Single Disc Hub Cap
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Fri, 27 Apr 2001 06:49:11 EDT
    I need only one lonely hub cap. Pretty fair condition, please. Please P-Mail replies if you have one to sell. Thanks, Brian Doss...
  • The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:26:19 -0700
    ...Why are you guys even discussnig this? Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
  • Vanagon 2.1 engine FS
    Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 07:03:47 -0800
    ...Not mine, usual disclaimers, etc. So Cal area. http://www.recycler.com/asp/AdDetails.asp?iID=25587&sBAC=909&bSQ=0
  • '85 westy/subaru fs
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Thu, 16 May 2002 11:24:14 -0700
    not mine, usual disclaimers. 1985 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON Westfalia, good condition, Subaru engine, $4900 or best offer. 593-7338. colorado springs, co. happy hunting! bill...