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Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
Tue, 1 May 2001 22:41:38 -0400
...Vanagon auto tranny lifespan > Looking for mid 80's vans, and finding some with automatic transmissions. > What is the lifespan of these things? I...
Re: just got Michelin Agilis 61s
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 20:28:51 -0600
...correct tires for the Westfalia Vanagon. > > > > I had a hard time finding them. The usual, told they were discontinued and > > the like at local...
Re: B/W darkroom work while on the road/camera people help
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:41:08 -0700
...with good operators that I could talk to and work with. Finding those on the road could be a real problem. I'd find...
Re: vanagon style
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 18 Jan 2005 20:20:45 -0600
...retro style is a > way of life, at least in all my findings. not just > something you buy out of some mainstream catalog... > they...
Re: Proper storage of a used fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 30 May 2005 10:41:09 -0500
...Is there anything >I should do to store it properly? I'd like to avoid >finding a siezed pump when I or another Vanagon...
Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:31:41 -0800
AHA! This is a classic Volkswagen gotcha! There is no MECHANICAL swich for the brake lights. There are instead TWO hydralic switches on the...
Re: I asked the AI program ChatGPT to write a sonnet about finding parts for Volkswagen campers
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:49:39 +0000
And another verse needs to be added....about all the great Vanagon Mechanics closing shop...it is for real. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023...
Re: Need a 5th seat for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:50:15 -0400
...Anything will do as I've been having a hard time finding one >> within a reasonable distance from me. I'm in Kitchener, Ontario...
Re: Source for Sliding Door lower Guide Bearing
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 28 May 2011 10:22:31 -0700
...Its NLA at local dealer and not I'm > finding anywhere online. Checked out skateboard bearings which can be > substituted on other part of...
Re: sometimes it just won't go...
Historical mailing list - Grungy
Mon, 7 Mar 2011 06:05:13 -0600
...Propane next and finding replacement intake hoses. Thanks so much for the advice. -- bcnu - Grungy (Houston, TX) opinions are just that.obviously. 60 dddPanel...
Interior Door Panel Compatibility and door speaker size
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:27:30 -0700
I'm in need of replacement interior door panels for my '85 Wolfsberg Weekender and am having a hard time finding replacements. I've...
Re: FRIDAY OT - Headlight aimage
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:07:01 -0800
...You may be surprised what > you > hear. > > Anyone willing to post their findings, especially if you live in a > state > that does not require...
Re: finding bad syncro wheel bearing
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 14 Mar 1996 09:41:00 -0800 (PST)
> Would it put too much stress on the center differential >to just jack up one wheel at a time and put it in gear...
Re: Non-westy to Syncro
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 03:30:11 EDT
...Unless you're Handy Andy w/ a friend named Welding Sally, your better off finding A vehicle already just the way you want it...
temp II sensor
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:13:58 -0500
...I'm finding in Bentley reference to 2, but can't find the phrase "temp II" - maybe I'm looking in the wrong place...
Have a new DMV links page
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Mon, 12 Feb 2001 14:28:53 EST
...I'm having trouble finding one for Delaware. I was told they only have an automated phone system (clicking the "Delaware" link will get...
Re: VW V-8 engine
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:22:52 -0500
On Fri, 21 Feb 2003, Jim Arnott wrote: > Back in the days before the CHP could use radar, I had the pleasure > of finding...
Re: oil in coolant-cracked head?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:08:19 -0500
...You really can't limp a Vanagon along with this problem, as you're finding out; the gases collect in the radiator and push...
Re: Agilis on Alloy
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:27:02 -0700
...they sold the agilis in the US anymore > Where are people finding them and whats the deal with the rebate? > Cory Sammons > 84 Westy...
NEED HELP finding replacement carpet
Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
Sat, 16 Jul 2005 17:26:50 -0600
i posted a while back about an electrical fire in my westy. the estimate for the damage is in and it's about $3600...
Re: Startter Motor Installation Question
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:07:34 -0700
...is it possible that it disintegrated ? > > any advice ? > > Thanks, > walter Walter, I can't say what you are finding or not. However, I can...
Re: vanagon shows and swapmeets....JIM THOMPSON????
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:22:43 EST
...i owe him the favor of finding out..... > > thanks > > florian > hey Flo - he's prolly going out to Pomona.. huge swapmeet in orange county...
Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:50:56 EDT
...of screws then I'm gonna keep on digging around and finding them where I can locally as I have been doing ! Cheers, Frank...
Re: Tales from Europe and the dream of a mint camper.
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:18:40 -0800
...Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA> wrote: > > > Again, no luck with finding the dream campervan. > > I assume that you speak German, if not some...
Newbie considering purchase of 88 "Transporter"
Historical mailing list - David M
Sun, 7 Jan 2007 12:49:20 -0800
...With any Vanagon, expect things to go wrong and difficulty finding any mechanic with knowledge of them. Most wont even be able to find...
86-91 oil pressure switch for sale
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:41:03 -0500
...But thought I would ask you all 1st before finding a home somewhere else. if you want 1 it is 10.00 shipped or...
Re: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:59:37 -0700
...So I pulled the cover and just started looking at the connections and parts, never really moving anything and also not finding the problem...
Re: Terry Kay
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 2 Mar 2020 12:56:28 -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: NVC but of use to Vanagon pilots: a great magnifer
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:06:20 -0700
...capable of reading the tiniest print on the tiniest electronic components, finding cracks and leaks and such. You can take a picture of the...
Color question for brown interior paint
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 2 Aug 2016 10:09:00 -0400
Hi folks, Here in Bennington VT I have few options for finding rattle can colors. I have Home Depot, Kmart or Walmart. Can anyone...
Re: Westy Electrical and Water Tank Routing
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:45:50 -0700
...Bentley but it seems common sense would have prevailed regardless of finding these images! Neil. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 6:48 PM...
Re: rear defogger wiring question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 08:20:27 -0500
...Bentley says it is in the left side of engine compartment, but having no luck finding it (supposed to have black wire in and...
Re: Free Topo Map Sources
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 12 May 2011 09:11:30 -0700
...a whole bunch of features/options that I'm just not finding right off. Thanks again, very good info. BTW, for Vanagon content, I...
Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:29:39 -0600
> After reading Richard Jones findings on muffin fans (IIRC, he > speculated that 2 muffin fans may block convection air flow at > rear of Dometic...
Re: Westfalia Owners Web Site
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:38:34 -0500
...BTW, I highly recommend John's site for finding/selling Westy's of all ages. _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy 85GL with 700 miles on new...
Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:23:56 -0700
...desperation I have taken to calling Vanagon ads in >hopes of finding a nice van, a stray pop-top assembly and a chainsaw in...
RE interstate batteries(long)
Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 20:19:35 -0400
...Have been using car on and off for last two weeks finding out what the MG is going to need to be road worthy...
'86 Vanagon Starts, Dies....Revisited (Help!)
Historical mailing list - David Dustan
Sat, 15 Jan 2000 17:38:45 -0800
...Ignition Switch Plugs Cap Rotor Wires Coil Fuel Pump Relay Digifant Relay Load Reduction Relay Here are the latest findings.... The problem continues. If...
rear bed seat
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:37:38 -0800
...are slim of finding one, and I wanted one new or in good shape. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it...
Re: help- syncro part no:link bar
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 20 May 2002 08:07:07 -0600
...I had a hard time finding one, and ended up repairing mine. I have heard that Fast Forward in Canada may have them. bmc...
Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:20:14 -0600
I had a hard time finding this. Dealer wanted $176. Ended up welding mine and repainting it. If it broke right at the top...
Re: Agilis on Alloy
Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:03:33 -0700
...they sold the agilis in the US anymore > >Where are people finding them and whats the deal with the rebate? > >Cory Sammons > >84 Westy...
Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:48:58 -0800
...The only problem I have with it is finding it amongst all my other CD-ROMs. :>) Tim _______________________________________________________________ Why would (or how would may be...
Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:11:31 -0500
...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors > and > fuel rail) > > Hi, > > I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
looking for a source for temp 2/temperature gauge sending unit connectors
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:30:11 -0500
...I checked all of the usual places and list vendors and am not finding anything. The dealership said that they would need a part...
Re: serious vanagon security issues
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 22:28:39 -0400
...born in the US, did the Navy, College in Canada. > I shop on E-bay and I'm finding the same problems, about people...
Re: A fun alternative to Re: Diesel in Utah
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 08:10:04 -0500
...my ass two > years..." Yeah, it gave me a smile just finding it. Of course, some of us think most of politics has devolved...
Re: 7 1/2 vs 8 amp fuse
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:31:18 -0700
> I'm having a hard time finding 8 amp fuse from local auto or hardware > store...they stock the 7/12 amp size. Can...
FIXED Fridge 12V operation
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:38:31 -0500
...discover that the fridge gas LED also glowed under 12V operation. Finding out that was normal took one red herring out of the hunt...
Re: Another D15 connector failure example
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:32:59 -0500
...Keep sharing your findings. Eric > On Feb 19, 2022, at 12:58 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > I recently bought half of...
Re: Little door thingys
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:03:53 -0400
...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > Still working on the front passenger door. Finding, cleaning and prepping for paint went OK. While removing the old gasket...
Re: GoWesty Thanksgiving Sale Code
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 1 Dec 2013 12:33:46 -0500
...I do appreciate finding out about periodic, special discount rates from whoever knows about them. The notice about the GoWesty discount is particularly timely...
Re: rear defogger wiring question
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 3 Dec 2011 09:08:22 -0700
...Bentley says it is in the left side of engine compartment, but having >> no luck finding it (supposed to have black wire in and...
Re: Water level sensor in camper tank
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 20:08:01 -0700
...a reed switch based gizmo, I swear I guessed that before finding repair article.. really :0 alistair On 6-Aug-10, at 7:14...
Re: 69-96 RIP, need advice on burned up engine
Historical mailing list
11 Jul 96 11:40 EDT
...Ater finally finding the source I had to wash off the back window to see. Tim (now I have to get that bug running...
Re: T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Wed, 29 Apr 1998 12:28:08 -0600
...I enjoy finding my own campsites far from the other "nature lovers" with their loud stereos, generators, and beer busts, and the bigger tires...
Is it me? Broke Shift Lever!
Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:10:44 -0500
...The biggest PITA I had with our van, is finding experienced, talented, knowledgeable people to work on them when I do have a problem...
Re: I have lots of luck... and it is all BAD / Don't Suck; Pump Instead
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sun, 26 Nov 2000 21:05:24 EST
...About the biggest problem is finding enough containers to hold all the fuel. It's funny how indiscreet in the selection of containers one...
Re: my new 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Liz Maher
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 15:09:02 -0500
...We bought our '85 in February! Welcome! > What about ordering/finding curtains for the side windows? I'd check ebay before paying for new...
Re: Enroute Camping (WM)
Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 11:34:24 -0400
...on a recent three week trip from florida ( tho south florida towns do not permit), I did not have any problems finding a WM...