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• Re: was To buy or not to buy: 87 Westy NOW: Green Coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 31 May 2002 23:18:24 -0500
  No the Prestone won't damage anything as long as it changed on a bi annual basis--- And in a poll, the finding were...
• Re: cell phones cross country
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:22:23 -0700
  ...Nice for asking for assistance locally, finding out otherwise unavailable information regarding road conditions, availability of necessaries such as showers, food, inexpensive fuel. Also...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2003 to 4 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1061)
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 11:35:52 -0800
  ...How much trouble are they to change and are there any special tricks I should know about? 3) finding a gathering of Westys in...
• Re: aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:42 -0500
  ...I've posted my findings and sketched up my aux. battery wiring in this post on my blog: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/01...
• Fridge/propane
  Historical mailing list - Rod Knutson
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:37:39 -0800
  ...Thus far (past six months) I have written multiple vendors, watched ebay and samba but no luck finding a vent system. Any ideas, anyone...
• CV Joint/Manual Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:19:42 -0700
  ...What I am finding is there is a little bit of play in the drive axle. There is movement in and out straight through...
• Re: Old wiper motor parks, New doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:24:17 -0700
  ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:36:24 -0800
  ...I already have 15" Rheins > installed. > > Thanks. > > Tom Salicos > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your...
• Re: Bus won't start after winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:02:53 -0700
  ...approach or instead a step by step test procedure aimed at finding the most likely cause? Mark Gerry Lepage wrote: > First of all this...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:20:00 -0800
  ...The centerbore was not an > issue, either. > > They have what appears to be a part number, KSW16028, on them, but no > luck finding who...
• Re: Priced a little high?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:51:53 -0700
  ...the factory...1997 model year...Try finding a Syncro for under $2k in similar condition....Heck try finding a 2wd tin top vanagon like...
• Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:13:46 -0700
  ...If you cannot do the installation or be your own mechanic, base your engine choice (Subaru or Bostig) on finding a local installer, since...
• Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:33:21 -0700
  Well, I still think finding a waterproofing method for the scoop effect is better than having an accessible Vanagon any day. Thanks to this...
• Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:10:32 -0700
  ...the lights to work on my project syncro ('87), i'm finding >that the front blinkers are SUPER dim. Uselessly so. This is despite...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:03:01 -0700
  ...After finding out how nice the zip cord was in the heavier gauge I ordered small rolls of smaller gauge zip cord and have...
• Re: HELP 84 westy misfires between 2800 & 3000 rpm's THANKS
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:34:06 -0400
  ...Searched archives but no luck > finding this particular problem. I'm thinking distributor timing advance, > wiring harness, vacuum leak, ECU. Seeking words of wisdom...
• Re: 2.1l AFMs available new
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:36:06 -0800
  ...2.1l AFMs available new > There has to be a lot of new-old stock > out there, the trick is finding it all. And...
• Re: '72 engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 1994 13:54:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I posted a couple weeks ago about finding a crunched '82 Westy that I was thinking of buying to fix up. I decided to...
• Ottawa Pizza Night: Tomorrow!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 95 08:09:41 EDT
  ...Instructions for finding the table: Ask the waitress for the VW table:-) If she smailes blankly, you are probably the first one:-) I'll...
• Re: Oil Temp Guage for Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:45:17 -0700
  ...I did have a problem finding a socket with a thin enough wall to fit in the recessed cavity where the plug sits. I...
• Syncro front end alignment specs. needed
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 12:30:17 -0500
  ...steering rack, etc.) I'm well over due for an alignment. Finding anyone with a frontend machine, who will work with the customer is...
• Re: SCREWED by the ins. co.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 5 May 1999 23:22:35 EDT
  ...I talked to several before finding someone who sounded good and was willing to do it for $50. The appraiser did all the research...
• used westies
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 19:34:10 -0500
  ...insurance company-- long story) Anyway my wife likes the idea of finding a mint westy syncro and going to get it. Two questions: 1...
• Re: I'm Siiiiiinnnnngin' in the Rain!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 15:27:41 +1200
  ...I am in the process of finding bits for my own SVX conversion. Andrew Andrew Grebneff mollusc nut 84 VW Caravelle Geology Department, University...
• RV: various coolant temperatures in cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:23:26 -0500
  ...I need some help on finding out what happened to my engine (blown heads and gaskets 4 weeks ago). Now everything is fixed, welded...
• Re: interesting for o2 sens/power loss topic
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:22:17 -0700
  ...I'm really reluctant to start screwing around with that stuff, having never touched it before and finding Bentley good only if I've...
• Re: Re '91 Westy value
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 07:37:41 -0500
  ...pronounce---Mission Veijo ( whats a Veijo anyway ) and now I'm finding out, that they crush perfectly straight vehicles, in a euphoric trance. Grab...
• Propane Conversion Help
  Historical mailing list - C.R. Rowland
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 02:28:44 -0700
  ...I have had trouble finding the parts I need in Indiana and about a year ago a kind listmember offered to purchase and ship...
• Re: Get high campout
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 13:37:42 -0700
  ...This visitor directed > > exploration of the summit trail from the summit to the sea if necessary will > > concentrate on finding Mikey. Rather like a...
• Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:55:26 -0700
  ...I am assuming that >>finding wire that matches the color scheme of the stock wiring will not be >>difficult.... > >Bwaw-ha-ha-ha..... > >Sorry...
• Re: Oil Leak 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 10:17:25 -0400
  ...is there a trick to finding an oil leak? > > Thanks > Shannon > 91 Vanagon
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:20:21 -0800
  Sorry, I thought you were getting that 1v AT the lights. Check the wires from where you are going fwd. FWIW there have been...
• Re: Short in the starter circuit somewhere.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 11:07:02 -0500
  ...Guess I have a short somewhere in the starter-circuit - so I'd really > appreciate any help in finding it. > > Best regards > > Jens Jakob >
• Part search request for assistance, 81 - 83 air coolled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:52:47 -0800
  ...They say they are having problems finding two parts, and my two sources, Bus Depot and scott@europeanonly.net have not been able to...
• Re: Impending Road Trip West
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:44:50 -0800
  ...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: porsche engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:25:29 -0400
  ...If I ever get around to finding a cheap 3.2 , one > of my Vanagons will probably get a new powerplant. > > http://www.msdsinc...
• Re: Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Mar 2020 11:26:48 -0500
  ...don’t know about this person and possible help with parts finding so please keep replies on list. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Eric Caron >> >> >>> On Mar 2...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:12:39 -0700
  ...And though not directly related >> to this topic, I'm also finding that i might have to alter the spare >> tire area at frame...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Mar 2012 (#2012-143)
  Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:46:50 -0500
  ...Good luck. > > > Help! I need to remove one of my nozzles to flush out some debris which > > keeps finding its way to the tip...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:16:32 -0800
  ...Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 5:01 PM � I don't agree that "most of the satisfaction is finding out what the actual problem was...
• How to display lambda sensor info
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 11 Mar 96 13:35:56 EST
  I've been unsuccessful so far in finding the LM3914 chip needed to build the LED array shown in http://proffa.cc.tut.fi...
• Ultimate Vanagon Bra
  Historical mailing list - Sue Booth
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 19:56:29 +0100
  ...I looked for one before leaving on NACT, but had no luck finding the right thing. My westy is watercooled so I have the...
• Re: Jerome Jamboree
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 22:57:57 -0700
  ...If you can find Jerome on a map, you won't have any trouble finding the busses. $10 a night to camp, or $5...
• Re: Passat 15" wheels and Blizzaks installed ! Advantages/disadvantages
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 16:03:46 -0600
  ...and rpm range against the load a Vanagon or Westy presents. Finding tall enough gears to optimize this has seemed impossible with commonly available...
• Rubber Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:46:20 -0400
  Guys, Do to the difficult nature of finding decent rubber floor mats for Vanagons, I have thought about producing my own. I make a...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0500
  ...Transmission leak Hey everyone, Hope this question isn't too ignorant, but I'm having a hard time finding the right information since I...
• Re: Exhaust System Options
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 -0600
  ...I > am wondering about the quality/fit of the various �complete systems� I am > finding on the various sites. I see van-caf� has...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 20:59:23 -0400
  ...2015 2:53 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! I got an AutoCraft H-6 AGM battery...
• Re: Friday musings on the pleasures of the "old car hobby"
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 13:18:30 -0800
  ...roadster project. > > > > The point of my musings is that without vendors finding and producing parts > and accessories for these cars there would be no...
• Re: NEW? slider door for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 18 May 2015 15:19:11 +0000
  ...into a parking lot.  I'm left with the hopes of finding a reputable body shop that can handle the repairs. One shop gave...
• Re: Tires & Rims in (Western) Canada - Calgary
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 09:03:19 -0700
  ...The notion that finding a 15" replacement on the road is easier than a 14" may not hold up well in the real world...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:27 -0400
  ...got it right, the AHU! But you think you have problems finding parts now - install a Subaru diesel. First check out just how well...
• Re: porta potty
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 23:12:36 -0500
  ...Take a look http://www.walmart.com/ip/Century-Portable-Toilet-2.5-Gallon-Capacity-Holding-Tank/10966279?findingMethod=rr This toilet does the...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:48:14 -0800
  ...back of the engine is made of unobtanium and there > for finding a new one will be basically impossible....Now there are the > very...
• A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:38:06 -0600
  ...The problem would be finding the forged crank and installing piston oilers. Im thinking I could do a full rebuild into a turbo motor...
• Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:03:54 -0600
  ...Is there an adjustment that I'm not finding on the crank mechanism that allows it to fit better? Mine does not seem to...
• Re: California catalytic converter needed
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:54:12 -0700
  ...Thanks for the confirmation - it's tough finding a replacement at the moment :o( > The next question is why? It's an Emico, and...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:01 -0400
  ...The discussions here revolve around finding suitable wheels from other vehicles, which might be readily available. Sometimes, minor changes need to be made which...
• 87: coolant temp sensor for syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:50:21 -0700
  I'm having a difficult time finding a replacement for the coolant temp sensor on my '87 syncro. The VW part (025 906 041...
• Tires for VW Buses
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 08:37:40
  ...subject to address since VW buses do not use mainstream tires. Finding the right tire can be difficult. If you would take a minute...