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• Re: moldy poptop cures?)
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 22:00:00 -0700
  ...Mold Search the Wetwesties archive, several good discussions on this subject (the Wet in Wetwesties has to do with the climate we live in...
• Re: places to SHOWER!
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:38:29 -0700
  ...Places to shower Check the archives on the Wetwesties list, discussion on this about a year ago. You might try this question on vwcamping...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 23:40:10 EST
  In a message dated 12/21/05 9:09:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, robertmstewart@MAC.COM writes: > I know there is a SA...
• Mac vs. WIndows (was: possessive about your new ride??)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:46:45 -0500
  ...no good can come of discussing politics or religion, and I think this qualifies as religion. :-)
• Paging Tom Shiels
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 22 May 2006 21:17:37 -0500
  I need to discuss something with you and can't find your email address. Please get with me when you can. steve@steveslockshop.com...
• RE: Battery for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 96 09:07:58 EST
  ...To summarize, NiCds are not deep discharge type batteries, but on the other hand, they should be discharged substantially before recharging rather than "topped...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 06:14:45 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• next CCC's camping trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:44:32 -0700
  ...I therefore nominate that we put this on the calender and also nominate our recently discovered "find" as the location: in Sequoia National Forest...
• Re: OME Syncro Shock group purchase - How to order your set!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 21:51:46 -0800
  Let me rephrase this - I am NOT charging a 4% surcharge for credit cards - I am giving everyone a 4% discount for paying in...
• About never ending chain comments, and discussions...
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 09:14:24 EST
  ...But what i think is annoying is the "chain comments" that very often follows from a lot of people or sometimes just a discussion...
• Re: Flywheel Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:25:40 -0800
  ...parts, but a clutch disc alone is in the > neighborhood of $75, while a clutch kit - pressure plate, clutch disc, > new throw-out bearing...
• Re: ok, now a tire question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:21:49 -0400
  ...Hankook but not Nexen is available at Discount Tire. I do prefer to do business with Discount over WalMart. Thanks, mcneely
• Another naive battery question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:55:34 -0500
  ...Actually, I can't think of anything in my van that needs to be "online," so would it make sense simply to disconnect one...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:22:09 -0800
  ...It appeared right after the dealer installed a new clutch, disc, and TO bearing. I replaced the slave cyl with no change. Bled the...
• Re: Answer in the archives?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 14:56:34 -0300
  ...You still get the give and take of a discussion but at a much higher level of discussion. Checking the archives by email is...
• Query - Idle Stabilier Trouble Shoot
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 09:40:26 -0500
  ...When I disconncted the ISV (idle stabilizer valve) the jerking stops. Re-seating the ISC (idle stabilizer control) - behind the right rear tail-light...
• Re: FS: Vanagon Parts FISH
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 09:27:47 -0400
  Frank are these prices Canadian or US Dollars? If its Canadian that IS a pretty good discount already... Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri...
• still not starting..
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Hecht
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:18:00 -0500
  ...I've taken the plugs out, disconnected hoses from the intake air distributor to let it dry out, disabled the cold start valve, everything...
• Leaking diesel injector pump info needed
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:43:56 -0700
  ...There is discussion of a leaking gasket between the body and throttle block, and a discussion of a leak from the cold start valve...
• Re: Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:50:47 -0500
  ...Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters .....The warning switch that sounds the buzzer > and flashes the light when the engine is running above 2,500...
• Charge light and O2 sensor light malfunction 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Martin Wilson
  Wed, 26 May 2004 16:57:56 -0700
  ...battery relay under the seat, when I disconnect this wire both lights go off. I've checked the following: The relay (including it's...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:04:39 -0700
  ...Try driving it with O2 disconnected to see if it improves. If it does, it might be a short in the line from the...
• Re: Brake lights won't turn off
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 25 May 2013 18:49:32 -0400
  ...I then realized that the only way this could happen was a vacuum of some sort, so I disconnected the vacuum hose form the...
• Need Someone to test a Battery Saver
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:31:12 -0500
  ...A while ago we had a battery charge / discharge discussion. I decided then to design a battery saver that would automatically shut off loads...
• Re: Muffler Source?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:36:24 -0400
  ...Dave McNeely On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 2:15 PM, The Bus Depot wrote: >> Ron, tell me about: > >>> the listmember discount > >> at your...
• Fire Systems/performance parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:09:07 -0600
  ...First is a fire extinguishing system which is cable pull activated and uses discharge tubing and nozzles to distribute your choice of either Halon...
• Re: Flywheel Seal Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:56:45 -0500
  ...I need a clutch disc - probably I need to resurface - machine - the flywheel face -- probably Anything else? Maybe just bite the bullet and install...
• 84 Vanagon 1.9 pulsing idle
  Historical mailing list - Preston Lewis
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 14:23:37 -0700
  ...I fixed mine by disconnecting a wire on a metal contact switch located just behind and to the right of the throttle on top...
• Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:11:58 -0700
  ...While I was reading it we here had the thread on > transportation of > > propane via vanagons (which also was a 'disconnect') in some of...
• RE: Replace Clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 13:12:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The clutch disc is manufactured with small radial grooves in the wear material, making it easy to spot wear there. I don't know...
• Re: CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:44:05 -0400
  ...CV Joints (as long as we are discussing it) Be careful about overfilling the CV boots. The grease expands and contracts due to temperature...
• Re: Running Hot, thermostats
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 07:37:18 -0400
  ...The after market stats have bigger discs on the bottom. What it does to the operation is another question. .... Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi...
• Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
  ...If this still doesn't work, then you can safely disable it by disconnecting the wiring plug to it, and adjust the idle speed...
• Re: O2 Sensor problem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:37:02 -0400
  ...I found that disconecting the o2 sensor wire solves this problem. Engine > runs good. Revs normally and climbs hills well > It is running rich...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:46:46 -0800
  ...cold - engine starts and idles well. > > Conditions - ISV disconnected due to Idle issues > O2 Sensor Disconnected to put ECU in default mode. > > Cold engine...
• Re: tailgate light switch ground
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:20:00 -0400
  ...On Apr 6, 2013, at 10:29 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Just a FYI for anyone wondering.... > > A few weeks ago I discovered (or...
• Help with sealed lead batteries
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:05:04 -0500
  ...Should I disconnect everything and charge one by one or can I charge in series? Anyone have any experience with this? They were hooked...
• Re: Surprise Party
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:53:46 -0400
  ...I've found if done discreetly it can get the idea across without personalities entering into the thing. Not quite sure how you'd...
• Re: Stealth Cows
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:50:40 -0800
  ...It's preferable to leave an inappropriate posting alone without moderator comment to avoid further OT discussion of same. However, when others start responding...
• Clutch Nightmare 86'
  Historical mailing list - Antanov
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 21:42:52 -0400
  Please help, why are these things so picky? Are the cheap ($60) Mexican clutch disc as good as the ($300) VW parts? Has anybody...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:13:15 -0400
  ...US Market Buses didn't get the Disc Brakes until 1971 and if you look at the parts fiche, it would appear that they...
• Re: [Fwd: head electrolysis cure?]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:19:33 -0700
  ...I think Tim Smith's discussion on crevice corrosin fits the bill much better from both a chemical reaction perspective and from an analysis...
• Re: Brakes and brake pads: Semi Metallic vs. Organic?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 06:35:24 EST
  ...organic brake pads. >I am about to replace all the brakes (discs, drums, pads, shoes and >fluid) >Does one brake better then the other...
• Re: Great Price on MXT Tires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 23:16:51 -0600
  I got my new set of MXT's from Discount Tires in Albuquerque for $75 Ea. installed. Had to wait on them for quite...
• Re: Bus Depot Radiators
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 18 May 2001 10:17:58 -0400
  ...distributor for the German one discontinued it, so once my current supply is gone, the South African one will probably be the only choice...
• Re: Stuck clutch pedal '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 16:23:01 -0600
  This sounds like a rusted together pressure plate/clutch disc. Put in 1st gear and start it. (helps if you are not pointing up...
• Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:01:56 -0500
  Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the fibreglass top? It got a bit moist and water has discoloured...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:20:39 -0500
  Would it make sense to drop the engine/transmission en bloc, leaving the forward mount connected; then disconnect and lower that? Thanks, David
• WTB: good used sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:36:02 -0400
  ...noise. Does anyone have a hood sliding door seal that will fit my 84 Westy? -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: '79 Fuel Injection Airflow Meter Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Crowell
  Wed, 29 May 1996 11:47:16 +0000
  >While messing aroung with a used airflow meter I just bought, I >discovered a way to boost horsepower dramatically. Let us know what this...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1229
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 14:49:11 +0000
  ...There was some discussion on Jan.11, 1997 about the recall of 1991 Vanagons for gas leaks. Was this recall limited to the 1991...
• '91 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Patrick or Jennifer Hatcher
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 13:29:58 -0500
  ...No affiliation, usual disclaimers. Contact them, not me. Volkswagon Vanagon GL '91 -AC, PW, good cond., 127K $6,500 (540) 389-9132
• Microfiche reading
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:24:53 -0800
  ...are interested in the ScreenScan System for reading microfiche- http://www.screenscan.com for techincal specs (You know the drill- usual disclaimers apply- ! .) -LouiZe
• Microfiche reading
  Historical mailing list - louiZe christensen
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 19:08:50 -0500
  ...are interested in the ScreenScan System for reading microfiche- http://www.screenscan.com for techincal specs (You know the drill- usual disclaimers apply- ! .) -LouiZe
• Re: Re; New stickers
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 20:08:41 -0500
  [Image] John Rodgers wrote: > I still think that somehow the famous mouse discovered in the Vanagon owners > manual should be utilized in a sticker...
• VW Vanagon Lugbolts for Alloy Wheels for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 11:19:16 -0400
  ...Not mine usual disclaimers... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=1863334356 Thanks, Chris
• ISO Parts
  Historical mailing list - Bollin Werner
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 15:54:08 -0400
  ...Also could use a couple silver discs in decent shape. Please email with prices. Thanks...........andrew
• Re: Fwd: Bus Depot Referral Code
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 14:38:48 -0500
  BusDepot isn't the only vendor that offers list discounts under various conditions. Mike Nathaniel Poole wrote: > I wish I'd knowed that a...
• Re: [S] Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 07:24:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I really don't think it was a juvenile discussion at all. Someone had a real legitimate argument about the handling characteristics and other...
• Re: who wants a 1991 Vanagon Syncro with 2.5L Suby conversion for $1500.00 or a 1990 VW Syncro Camper Vanagon Westfalia Doka for $89900.00
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 May 2017 16:03:55 -0400
  ...He has been known to disclaim his descriptions as "opinions". Yrs, d On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl...