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• Re: Manual Transmission Fill
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:41:07 -0800
  ...PM, Ben Cichowski <cichowski@montana.edu> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm finding conflicting information on the oil capacity of a manual > transmission (88 Vanagon...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! Battery lifting strap!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 21:23:32 -0500
  ...2015 3:20 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! > > > > I use Vice-Grips to clamp onto one...
• Re: Random Instant Shutdown
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:37:56 -0600
  ...I have seen and fixed numerous intermittent and > solidly dead waterboxer vans by finding a bad wire that kills power to > the ECU. Often...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:36:39 -0400
  ...when I was running errands in town, I was having trouble finding >gears when downshifting, shifter just felt stiff, and I thought I needed...
• Re: Bus won't start after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:49:02 -0400
  ...Now do you have any useful advice like what the proper step by step procedure aimed at finding the most likely cause would be...
• Thermostats especially in colder weather
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 19:52:33 +0000
  ...Hard enough even finding ones that are correct. The Meyle brand was disappointing. I have been using Whaler for a long time. On this...
• Re: Empty yards
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:28:51 -0500
  ...I've found with finding parts it has become easier to just go on line. Vintage vws are becoming garage kept so less on...
• NVC-73 Beetle Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:44:06 -0600
  Since I just picked up the Beetle and am new to air-cooled(Samba...I know)[BTW-Samba is not too friendly regarding finding...
• Re: useful web search engine
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 17:12:57 PST
  ...Still *very* useful, especially for finding stuff you sent to mailing lists andhoped had disappeared long ago :-) --berry Berry Kercheval :: kerch@parc.xerox.com...
• Re: A good tire deal or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 20:04:12 -0400
  ...or D. > >Anyone in the DC metro area have any luck finding a good deal on tires? > >Thanks, > > >______________________ > >Gregg Carlen >85 Westy (148k) >76...
• Re: Bypassing rear heater core?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 10:08:39 -0800
  ...Should you connect the lines together or plug >them both? > >All so I am having trouble finding information on >bleeding the cooling system. I...
• Finally found some inexpensive GL-4 transmission oil!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:02:28 -0700
  After asking all the auto parts store in town for GL-4 compatible gear oil and finding out they all gave up made me...
• Porsche Engine? - Thanks to all who replied!
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 21:10:39 -0500
  ...I'll post a note upon my return as to my findings as some of you may by now be as curious as I...
• Re: Power window track/cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:40:57 -0800
  ...as you are finding out this whole job was a pita... thinking of the value of my time I'd be tempted to just...
• Re: Accessories for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 17:27:42 +1100
  ...Any chance of finding out whether it fits. I live in Australia and do not think they would send my their catalogue. Ray Hunnam...
• Having lots of trouble finding tires-an update.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 14:36:31 -0500
  After spending a good part of the morning calling tire dealers in the Milwaukee area I cannot find a reinforced sidewall tire for my...
• Re: propane tank - valve leak
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:52:10 -0700
  ...I personally had no luck at any of the LP dealers > around here, Charlottesville, VA, finding the autostop fill valve. > That's why I...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 17:44:39 -0400
  ...and closet. > > However, even after I blocked that off they kept finding a way in. > Any ideas for where to look for mouse-size...
• Rear end rattle
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:04:40 -0700
  ...I've been underneath and in the engine compartment finding cables, brackets, anything that can move and make noise and tying things off. And...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:34:00 -0700
  ...On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:04 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > I suspect that finding an RTV sealant that will...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:51:22 -0400
  ...I did save money but spent a lot of time running around finding the parts, dealing with vendors who I didn't know, and...
• Engine lid insulation material?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:04:45 -0700
  ...odd duck things like this, it's a miss/hit affair finding someone in these places that knows what they're talking about, so...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 08:41:28 -0800
  ...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: vangons and side tents
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 13:08:12 -0600
  ...I was wondering how many of you that camp have had success finding places where you can use a tent attached to the van...
• Re: Delta Six DS4000
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:40:51 -0500
  ...leave it on too > long, I think you may have trouble finding a direct LED > replacement. The lamps are available but not cheap. > > Yrs...
• Re: What Vanagon years will this heater distribution box fit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Dec 2013 15:19:30 -0600
  ...Hey, go easy on me; I'm just finding out about > part numbers. > > It's a 90. or rather was made in 90. Oval...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:20:21 -0700
  ...from a '84 westy and i sold > it for $400 w/ the portopotty. > good luck finding one. they were never sold in the US.
• tailgate tents?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 10:31:53 -0400
  ...Does anybody know anything about finding one of the Sportiva tents? Anybody found a reasonably priced alternative? I spoke with Cabellas and they say...
• my new 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:19:49 -0500
  ...the best way to get gaskets & anti-freeze? What about ordering/finding curtains for the side windows? anyone ever do that to their van...
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:27:58 -0400
  ...sweet!); '67 Ford Caliente; '74 GMC Dispatcher (old mail Jeep); '67 Chevy Impala; '67 Chevy Caprice Looking forward to finding a Eurovan that I...
• Re: 215/75R15 vs. 215/65R15 Tires
  Historical mailing list - MIKE MOERY
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 18:44:02 -0900
  ...215/65R15 Tires I was going to buy Michelin Agilis 51 (215/65R15) but I am having a hell of a time finding them...
• Friday Topic: Short Vans
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 17:00:51 -0500
  I have had a lot of trouble finding links for shortened VW buses. Anyone have some good pics? Here is what I have so...
• Nap Mobile
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:10:02 -0700
  ...The findings also underscore why sleep may be important to the learning involved in recovering function following insults to the brain's motor system...
• 90-91 vanagon fiberglass bumper colors....HELP PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 02:14:26 EDT
  ok..still not really getting anywhere with finding the actual Volkswagen paint code and factory name for the silver/grey 90-91 vanagon fiberglass...
• Re: Unbelievable, was Re: Spare ECU
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:38:53 -0500
  ...But the curious thing I'm finding in the ECUs is bad joints in small light parts that sit right on the board, in...
• removing insulation adhesive
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:28:20 -0500
  ...Anyway, I am finding that the adhesive that was used to hold the original insulation in place is very stubborn. I would like to...
• Re: Sink pumps out of stock everywhere?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:29:55 -0400
  At 12:39 PM 6/23/2006 -0700, Mike Elliott wrote: >I'm striking out on finding a replacement submersible sink pump for >Mellow...
• Re: Help with coolant light flashing randomly - no leaks
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:43:22 -0400
  ...believe me! alfred bagdan wrote: > Thanks for finding the cause of the @3$%!#*% blinking coolant light. > You're a genius. > This fixed it for...
• Re: Curtains and screens 91GL 7-Pass
  Historical mailing list - Dan Dutcher
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:12:15 -0800
  ...match up. Allows to undo Velcro to open/close sliding windows. Finding that > the Velcro coins on the drivers' side don't adhere well...
• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:47:56 -0600
  ...Sitting still then I had >difficulty finding any gear. > > From net research I'm thinking the nylon inerts of my shifter are >trashed... > >My...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 9 Jul 2015 12:57:10 -0700
  Here is a photo comparing the 41 with the "lower" 48 back when you could get them easily. These 48 are an easier fit...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:38:47 -0400
  Smoke testers are real nice for finding vacuum and vapor line leaks. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 May 2010 21:44:32 -0500
  ...I had no trouble finding a replacement for one of them at a local old-school electronics shop. You won't have to look...
• .mac + iWeb users? (Re: Probs properly publishing to my .mac Vanagon website - VC :^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:52:33 -0800
  ...Are there any other users finding that they have to resort to upgrading (buying) iLife 08 to get their websites to publish properly to...
• Re: OME shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Tue, 27 Apr 1999 05:55:56 -0500
  Are they realy worth $120 more than stock?????? Brent Christensen wrote: > For those of you having trouble finding it, the link is actually > http...
• Re: WTB:Syncro Left Front Brake Caliper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:59:54 -0700
  ...You should have no trouble finding the Girlings new, used, and rebuilt. What year is your Syncro? Mark Drillock L&A Johnson wrote: > > Question...
• Hot air from under passenger seat
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:53:08 -0700
  ...Just wanted to report my findings as I believe I saw a previous post describing this problem and asking what to do. I guess...
• Re: Any list members got the Fiberglast videos???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:26:13 -0600
  If you have trouble finding those videos(I've never heard of them), there's a good book on making kayak plugs and molds...
• Re: Dash removal video - How to save streaming video
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 11:56:21 -0800
  ...So, does anyone know first, what I'm missing/not finding in Mozilla, Firefox, or IE, or if this ability is no longer there...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Aug 2006 to 1 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-727)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:04:13 -0400
  ...I was thinking about finding a used 12" iBook but what kind of mount are you using that can survive thrashing around in the...
• Re: Impending Road Trip West
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:42:24 EDT
  ...Peter is a really nice guy who might be able to help you out finding a smog station. Good luck on the trip! Jeff...
• Re: Rear Seatbelt - Solved, Thanks & Note
  Historical mailing list - Kirk van Druten
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 13:04:44 -0800
  Robin wrote: > Kirk, > > Now that you have done the ground work, would you mind sharing your findings > in sort of a summarized edition? > > thanks...
• Re: 40 minutes drive and then cuts out.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:23:51 -0400
  ...If you wait to check these when it cools off then you will miss finding the culprit. Could be either. Ken Wilford John 3...
• Re: Stuck bolt
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sun, 6 Jul 1997 13:29:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Any clever ideas? I was thinking of just finding a > garage with an air wrench that I could talk a mechanic to applying to...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:58:00 EST
  ...good luck finding one...maybe you will get lucky and find a '81-'83 5000 turbo diesel in a junk yard, but the engine...
• Re: Suggestions for internet access on the road? (Sort-of Vanagoncontent)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 31 May 2000 08:13:25 -0700
  As a road warrior who travels to rural areas I am finding more and more pay phones with a phone jack for dial up...
• Re: Costco Tires? - KUMHO tires?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:54:32 -0600
  ...Costco Tires? > Has anyone tried the Kirkland brand tire? I'm having a > hard time finding the Michelins.... > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Calendar - Get...
• Re: South African Parts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:57:03 +1200
  ...On >average an importer will double or triple the price of >the item being imported. > >Finding the part used, and then paying for the...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge ???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:46:23 -0600
  ...0 to 50 or 60, but have had > no > luck in finding one. I did however, find a fuel pressure test gauge > for > american...
• Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:47:48 -0700
  ...Also, I plan on finding a funnel shaped register (perhaps out of a junked car dash vent syetem) and installing a complete cover so...