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• Rear Wheel Bearings Wearing Out Too Quickly
  Historical mailing list - orin
  Sun, 29 Jul 2012 21:46:58 -0600
  ...The spacer has a little discoloration. The spots on the hub where the bearings sit also have a little discoloration/markings. I could send...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 12:08:08 -0700
  IIRC, unless you live in the boonies, shipping will kill ya compared to local prices at Discount tire, etc. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From...
• Re: Carry spare ECU? What else?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:16:48 -0700
  ...For the weekend warrior attempting an ECUswap, is there a period of time one should wait after disconnecting battery, before disconnecting and swapping ECU...
• Re: VW a sex symbol?/FFFF
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 09:30:37 -0500
  ...Jean Rosenbaum > >I also noted that while on the discussion of automobiles and the intrinsic >significance between the type of automobile we own and...
• Re: Can a bad alternator drain the battery.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 08:54:09 -0500
  ...Then start disconnecting things, until the meter goes to zero. Keep in mine the clock and radio, are always going to draw some small...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:50:21 -0500
  ...for shop supplies comes out to $677.82 after my > big > "discount" > > It was Saturday night, Vanessa needed the car for work on Sunday...
• Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:58:07 -0500
  ...There's the disconnect. The damage you described was caused by too much torque (rotational force) on the clutch friction plate. It was not...
• Fwd: Skylight gasket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:12:21 -0500
  ...Perfect for me as the light is no help! Anyone remember exactly what the list discount code at Bus Depot is? I tried entering...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 May 2020 08:29:47 -0700
  ...17 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Brakes are GoWesty Disc kits. > Wheels American Racing AR95T. Direct fit, 17X7.5, 25MM Offset, 2...
• Re: Best venting heater solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:43:12 PDT
  ...also search the archives as there was a discussion about this last >spring.... one of the employees of Plat Cat is apparently still putting...
• www.bmaautoparts.com
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:24:35 EDT
  ...They're a discount house and they do ship. My only experience is with doing business with them locally over the counter. The advantage...
• Holts/Subaru product for head gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:50:05 -0400
  There was some discussion on a Samba forum about Bars Leaks, which made me think of this product that was recommended by mark Dearing...
• Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:14:55 -0700
  ...I talked to another guy who says he NEVER machines any disc- he puts pads on good discs, and new discs. I tend toward...
• Re: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:52:15 -0500
  ...The brokerage fees can be tremendous and are not disclosed in advance; you can get a nasty bill upon delivery. However, FedEx Air shipments...
• Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:58:37 -0700
  ...the radio > drains the battery, so he just disconnected the hot wire from the radio > (why not the ground?) Oh well, I knew the...
• Re: offensive video
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:11:24 -0700
  ...offensive video > Gee Dave, which part of Paul's warning didn't you understand? It looks > pretty comprehensive to me. > > You read the disclaimer...
• Batteries don't die, they get murdered
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:07:07 -0700
  ...avoid data such as "DISCHARGE and CHARGE RATES, DEPTH OF DISCHARGE". They know that if we believed batteries required far more care than their...
• Re: 1981 flooding issue
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:36:07 -0700
  ...Perhaps the Cold Start Injector is pumping gas > >all the time ? > > You can disconnect the electrical connectors and that > *should* stop both > items from...
• Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:43:47 -0400
  ...VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters? This is an available OilFilter & Better than OEM or PrettyMuch anything else ~ http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails...
• Re: high temp thermistat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:46:37 -0500
  ...Of the features of the part the top control disc has a rubber gasket to ensure no leak by when it is closed. Next...
• Re: Power loss after traffic jam
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:33:29 -0400
  No, I disconnected the idle stabilizer when the engine was off. Idle was not effected by the bucking syndrome however my idle, with the...
• Re: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 18:21:08 -0800
  ...RE: **TRIPLE** Listmember Discount - TOMORROW ONLY > >> For everyone on both lists, there's some great deals to be had, but make >> sure you understand...
• Re: Corvair conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:18:21 -0700
  ...that was 'just a test.' yes, rear disc brakes, and I don't think he'll be converting the fronts to drum brakes. ----- Original...
• Re: power steering rack leak
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:08:33 -0400
  ...The seal kits are now discontinued, having first crept up to about $150 (at which point nobody was buying them anyway). We have a...
• Re: FW: STRANDED in South Florida - NEED TECH HELP
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:52:21 -0500
  ...First disconnect the O2 sensor. Granted it is not a likely suspect for cold idle problems but worth a shot. Next I would focus...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:45:40 -0400
  Congrats! You discovered what most cars on the road have - an open differential. Nothing to be alarmed about. 2009/4/12 Brian Doss <doss88wkndr...
• Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Mar 97 16:01:26 CST
  On Fri, 7 Mar 1997 14:27:37 -0600 David Richoux said: >Does anybody know of a pull-plug key or other external disconnect...
• RE: Yokohama Y370 Discontinued
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Fri, 11 Apr 97 18:16:00 EDT
  While on the topic of tires--I'm sure this has been discussed numerous times before, but I've only been on the list...
• Re: driving with diff lock engaged
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 07:36:44 -0400
  ...I subsequently drove for about 30 miles on the > freeway at 75mph before discovering that the diff was locked. This is a > definate no...
• 1980 speedo cable disconnect???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:13:08 -0700
  While underneath my project van (1980 Westy) last weekend I saw what looked like the speedo cable disconnected in the spare tire area (screw...
• FS Robert Bentley (NEW) for $50.00
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 18:22:39 -0400
  ...At AMAZON http://www.amazon.com/ their List Price: $89.95 is discounted $17.99 (20%) for a sale price of $71.96. I...
• Vanagon Westy poptop seals : new design vs. old
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:48:16 -0500
  ...I've seen the discussion on the merits in discussions last year and have no problem with new design. Except one: On the 89...
• Good Results with Speedo Service
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 6 May 2002 17:00:19 -0700
  ...I took the whole cluster down because I couldn't figure how to disconnect just the odometer from the flex. Looks like it is...
• Re: vw solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 20:39:03 -0800
  ...I was exactly in your situation (well, not 3 months but 2-3 weeks) and aside from the battery discharge problem (from various circuits...
• Re: Speaking of...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:07:40 -0700
  ...I'd almost welcome > yet another @&#$% refrigerator discussion. Well maybe not. : ) > > Cya > Robert > > As for refridge discussions... An RV newsletter that I was reading...
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:59:09 +0000
  ...I like them very much (oh no, we just had this discussion last month, aaaaah!) Ken Wilford www.vanagain.com John 3:16 > I...
• OT: Free Sirius satellite radio promo code
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:51:59 -0500
  ...Promo code 461 still works and will still give you a big discount over current retail prices, but it is not free like this...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:54:25 -0700
  ...Will it be easy to find the quick disconnect? Where would you suggest looking? Does the hose connect directly to the heater, or is...
• Re: Cup Holder, in captains area.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:50:12 -0300
  ...The brand is "Type S" by Winplus ?? Google it :) Looks like it might be discontinued...closest match I could see http://www.myfortune3cart.com...
• Re: Meineke Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:26:13 -0600
  ...for shop supplies comes out to $677.82 after my big >"discount" > >It was Saturday night, Vanessa needed the car for work on Sunday...
• Re: Disc Brake and Wheel Upgrade A work in progress
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 May 2020 04:17:11 +0000
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• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 16:31:54 -0400
  ...Alistair Bell wrote: >Yeah, it's pretty well spacers all the way down :-) I don't suppose that's a reference to Discworld? ;) d
• Re: Cold weather and flat tires
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 20:02:36 -0800
  ...Finding Hankook Tires Ellen, give Discount Tire a call. The can get the Hankooks and will normally match any other price. They could be...
• Re: Spitfres and Joe Lucas
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:39:49 -0700
  ...Please defer any further discussion on this thread to next Friday or in the British car forums. Regards, BenT Mod
• WANTED: Hollow 2.1L WBX cat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:32:07 -0500
  ...to find a decent, hollow 2.1l WBX cat, or more accurately a cat shell. -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: FS Audi 5000 CS Turbo wheels - Little VC
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:17:02 -0600
  ...sale, set of Audi 5000 CS Turbo wheels on Ebay Item #280419038033. Discounted shipping to list members. Any questions off list please. Thanks Howard
• Administrator's message.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 13:26:38 -0600 (CST)
  Please cease discussing football or any other sport on this list. Take it to private e-mail. Thanks. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn...
• air-cooled thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:31:53 -0600
  So I keep seeing all this discussion of thermostats on air-cooled engines, but none of mine have had them. So, what years had...
• Re: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... German lecture?
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 13:05:12 -0700
  ...These motors are suitable for the alteration discussed. Harald '90 westy
• Tran Drain Plug Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 4 Apr 1999 12:48:02 -0600
  A few weeks back the list discussed the best tool for the manual trans oil drain plug. Well, I finally found a picture: http...
• FW: FS 1991 Westfalia, auto/air/cruise $9950
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 11:34:10 -0500
  ...http://ep.com/ep/mi.html?ad=324499 (usual discalimers apply!)
• Eurospec Website disappeared finally
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 22:32:21 EST
  Has anybody else noticed that Eurospec's website at http://www.vanagongti.com has disappeared? Is it a consequence of discussions on this list...
• Re: Tires and spare tire compartment gas can
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 20:53:09 EDT
  As I indicated in the previous discussion (archives) the MBz can is available from Iberparts for well under $100 - closer to $60. Well worth...
• BFG tires
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:35:38 -0800
  ...http://www.goodrich.com/discont.asp Cheers-- Chris Wyatt '87 Syncro GL (w/ BFG All Terrain 8.5x14s, I like 'em) Fairbanks, Alaska
• Re: rear wiper disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:07:47 -0600
  ..or, pull the fuse. Bob Happy is he who bears a god within. -- Louis Pasteur http://communities.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail...
• need a rear wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:38:15 -0700
  Hola, Discovered today that my rear wiper motor is blown, like so many others.if anyone has a working one for sale at a...
• Re: Where to put the better fish?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 16:59:06 -0800
  ... Now I'm beginning to understand the scale of the problem of discussing tires on the Vanagon list! Tread lightly . . . The 'scale" of the...
• Re: 2.1 fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 29 Sep 2003 07:00:25 -0400
  I was going to say fuel pressure regulator, but the fact that it runs good with the OX disconnected doesn't follow. How about...
• Re: Friday Wal Mart standoff - thread over!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 10:01:31 -0400
  ...Let's drop the discussion. Thanks from your Vanagon list admin, TomC
• Re: Discolored Dash Board (ashtray)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 12:01:56 -0500
  << I only ever heard them called Tigers here.>> TR-6 R TR-6 C TR-6 Trophy TR-6 Trophy Trail Pick any of...