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• Your Opinion: Vanagon or Late Model Bus Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 22:15:30 -0700
  ...What do you think? Would you trade the comfort and relative speediness of your Vanagon for the simplicity of a late model bus? Anyone...
• Re: carpet glue
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:18:05 -0800
  ...It sticks well enough and the carpets will be relatively easy to remove if you need to some day (like for cleaning once a...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 14:48:38 -0400
  ...engines.) A ham-fisted pilot can destroy a turbocharged engine in relatively few hours. It takes someone with skill to get the engine to...
• Re: Front heater core
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 06:00:53 -0700
  Removing the dash appears to be an overwhelming task, but it is relatively simple. I have had three of them out of the van...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:41:44 -0800
  ...Rotor - good condition, relatively new, rotor ohms out ok > > Plug wires - good condition, resistance ok per Bentley > > Plugs - W7DTC, relatively new - replacing them did...
• Re: The Walrus Speaks
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:24:26 -0400
  ...would be thinking this, but I am strongly > considering selling my relatively new to me SUBIEGON. So many negative > things have happened with and...
• Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:37:03 -0700
  ...Found it curious there was such a relatively high draw for what looks like a small motor. Either that or I used my VOM...
• More on Snow tires: Nokia Hakappelitta 10
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Fri, 8 Dec 95 11:08:17 EST
  ...I've got these on my Jetta -- they're excellent in snow and, in spite of the very aggressive tread, are relatively quiet and...
• Re: interior light
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:16:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The flourescents, in addition to being very expensive, also consume more real estate, and replacement bulbs are expensive and relatively hard to find. You...
• Re: Larados or Yokos?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 07:20:31 +0000
  ...They are relatively quiet for an LT tire, and can really make a Vanagon handle surprisingly well. They are safe and predictable. In short...
• Six cylinders no waiting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:56:03 EST
  ...The relative ease of dropping the aircooled six in place of the aircooled four makes lots of people suspect that there was A Plan...
• Re: 85 Vanagon engine replacement - While I'm at it?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 23:40:24 -0400
  ...And another fuel system thing, the plastic bulkhead connector on the firewall, never seen one break but they are relatively cheap and sure can...
• Hey... where is my tape?
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Wed, 20 May 1998 06:47:09 -0400
  ...But I think that VW is like where I work, the Department of Energy, and getting right back is a relative term. So I...
• Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 09:03:53 -0400
  ...sensor, besides not coming into consideration by the computer until > warm, relatively, only makes minor adjustments to the fuel mixture. Running > extremely rich is...
• 78 vs 89 offroad
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 00:45:19 EDT
  ...I predict the 89 will not climb as well (prognostication based on relative performance in local Wasatch Mountains), will go better through sand due...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 09:57:18 -0600
  ...My relatively new to me 83.5 Westy had > a > >rebuilt water cooled engine that was "installed" by a DPOs "mechanic." > > > >On my bus...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:20:26 -0500
  ...On Christmas day we were visiting relatives in the > Poconos (PA). The temp was in the teens and I had just changed the oil...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - Colin Carmichael
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 19:05:53 -0800
  My van had the Uniroyal tires you mentioned (relatively new) when we bought it in July. They were horrible - the van blew all over...
• coolant leak/head gasket/cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - bugglidy bug bug
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 15:08:46 -0800
  hi all, relatively new to the list, didn't think i'd be posting a request for help so quickly. pulled the van('91...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 07:25:38 -0500
  ...But the replacement parts are relatively inexpensive and the actual replacement is doable, though not to be confused with fun. The real benefit that...
• Re: I'm giving up!
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:23:01 -0700
  ...if you are not overheating and all that is happening, then it's likely a (relatively) minor problem. it says here. cheers, art '82...
• Re: Abuse by a member
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:19:51 EST
  ...Everything is relative. (Thank goodness > I'm > > not related to Mike Miller -- apologies to Eldon Miller). > > > > I all else fails, hit the delete key...
• Re: road trip to georgia..
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 11:38:34 -0600
  There may not be many buses in the Dakotas but north here in Winnipeg there's a fair number (relatively speaking of course). I...
• Re: Built-in Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:22:21 -0400
  ...This AFFF system is relatively cheap to buy, cheap and easy to refill yourself instantly, and is a bit messy, but with easy cleanup...
• Re: calendar
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:15:57 -0800
  ...service or flicker (which seems to be the favorite of all relatives sending post cards rather than standard christmas cards this year ... anyway lots...
• Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:07:00 -0800
  ...miles, but I'm wondering if this is a common and relatively minor problem that I might be able to correct myself. I've...
• Re: extractor exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 20:13:04 -0800
  ...Well as Ron stated "Most of the extractor type systems, such as the Bugpacks, Empi's, and Thunderbirds, are of relatively thin metal and...
• Re: Rear window wiper help...
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 13:30:04 -0500
  ...Do the rear wiper motors on Vanagons go belly up? If so, are they > relatively easy to replace? Anyone got a spare they'd...
• Re: headlight advice
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 09:09:55 -0500
  I know this has been discussed on the List in the past (and periodically), but as a relatively new owner I've never fully...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:59:12 -0400
  ...What little velocity it achieves in the cooling lines is lost in the relatively large radiator core. I recommend removing the radiator and find...
• Re: throttle valve switch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 08:57:46 -0600
  ...My question is relatively simple but i was > > wondering how you list members reassembled unit. Does one > > put a small amount of grease on...
• Re: buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:07:39 -0700
  ...goal of buying a Westy. > I want to get one with relatively low mileage and in excellent mechanical > and body condiition. This is more...
• Re: Front/rear blower motor swap from AC unit?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:44:15 -0600
  ...Recently I was helping a relative to >replace his dash heater fan and we side by side compared it to one >of those A...
• Re: Looking for an 86-up instrument cluster w/tach
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 2 Feb 2014 09:17:36 -0800
  ...a Vanagon tach into my 84, with >> lots of frustrating and relatively expensive failures. I spent a lot of >> time removing and re-removing...
• Re: First trip with AAZ power plant
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 20:08:07 -0700
  ...happen more or less immediately? Of after some miles? Getting some relatively trouble free miles on a swap is a good feeling. Please don...
• Re: Rodent damage-what works for me
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:58:27 -0800
  ...They have prevented costly damage to my relatives > high dollar BMW track cars that are garaged in a heavily wooded area for 30+ > years...
• Re: WANTED: Wheelchair lift vanagon, or wheelchair lift itself
  Historical mailing list - Sean
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:06:06 -0800
  This one that Stephen posted in relatively close to me if you end up wanting someone to look at it. Just FYI :) Sean B...
• blue foil false alarm
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:29:31 -0700
  ...expected to discover once I removed the cluster and saw the relative locations of what I'd been working on previously and the recent...
• Re: Syncro 16 Body Modifications
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:18:32 -0700
  ...checked the archives like the dickens--- nowhere can I find a > relatively > close in picture of a Syncro 16 with one of its doors...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:55:48 -0700
  ...Because of their tapered sides, the ice pops out relatively easily if you don't want to take the containers along. If you do...
• '83s For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:45:50 -0700
  ...It is relatively straight (someone dragged their bumper down the side door), has no rust, has a new windshield, and comes with a _complete...
• Re: Care and feeding of pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:57 -0400
  ...at all, it must be replaced. Cost about $65 at dealer. Relatively easy to change. Only need to remove bell housing, possibly loosen output...
• Re: crash damage, Van front end
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 10:28:53 -0600
  ...With relatively hard hits the damage was only cosmetic. The second hit was an uninsured in a Chevy Blazer who pushed me -wheels locked...
• VW friendly route from Baltimore, MD to San Diego, CA (long)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 21:33:56 -0400
  ...i would like to have options, so please tell me the best route, the AAA route, the relatively fastest route, the sightseeingish/three-billion...
• Re: Do I need a new tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 10:06:34 -0800
  ...into the xsmn pan, when the vehicle isn't parked on relatively level ground. He said that the momentary "slippage" occurs while the xsmn...
• Re: NOT! 87 Syncro Westfalia For Sale-Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 14:18:32 -0700
  ...sell" it in an open forum and his opening bid is relatively cheap. Note that he does not have a hidden reserve, in which...
• FS: '93 Poptop Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 May 2001 12:55:54 -0400
  ...Weekender"; has removeable fridge, table, sofabed, upper bed, no sink/stove). Relatively high mileage (about 120k as I recall) and cosmetically maybe a 7...
• Re: Anyone running a Porsche 6?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 01:27:43 +1200
  ...Subaru's 3.3-liter EG33 six is super-reliable, not too expensive (FAR cheaper than any Porsche 6), relatively inexpensive to fix (in...
• Re: Generators et al
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 22:01:32 EST
  ...In most other states, the campsites are just relatively flat areas with a wooden post with the site # on it. Oh well, gotta go...
• Re: Web-based vendors take note
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 01:03:57 -0500
  ...project. >Your worst enemy is the web page purchasers friends and relatives that >critique the site and tell him how you've taken advantage...
• Re: It's a Beatiful Day in America!...
  Historical mailing list - Duane Fahey
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:30:13 -0400
  ...wonder what road vehicle wins the award for highest payload >>>capacity >>>relative to its own weight? >>> >>> >>>David Brodbeck, N8SRE >>>'82 Diesel Westfalia >>>'94 Honda...
• Re: Clacky new(ish) lifter?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 14:23:56 -0800
  ...I still need to get an oil temp gage hooked up to know exactly what is going on there, but should be relatively independent...
• rear left light assembly needed
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:08:32 -0400
  ...You can see if it is one of the rear brakes relatively easily. Using a >GOOD jackstand, lift ONE rear wheel off of the...
• Re: Tranny Jack opinions
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:54:42 -0800
  ...Here it is, in all its relatively inexpensive glory: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=39178 Thanks, Ben _________________________________________________________________ Shed those extra...
• Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:01:49 -0700
  ...It cools relatively, of course, but even when the outside temperature goes up around 105, we can be comfortable in it. I would not...
• Re: 3/4" Torque wrench option
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:07:02 -0400
  ...They are high quality for a relatively low price (cheaper than Snap On, more expensive than Harbor Freight, and the quality is not much...
• RE: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 03 Mar 1995 18:32:16 EST
  ...The relatively conservative and inexpensive conversion I did does these things different from your van: 1. sounds terrific 2. cruises at 75 without sounding...
• Re: Westy WOES...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 10:43:56 -0800 (PST)
  ...That noise can't be good, or is it > normal for relatively cool engine? I think you are underly worried about this. You should...
• Re: Thermostats
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 08:50:13 -0700
  ...The coolant temp gauge is designed to be a relative indicator of coolant temperature. As long as your needle stays near the center of...
• Re: Summer trips w/o problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 10:23:10 -0400
  ...that was cut short some of you may remember) Saw some relatives on the way up and back. The longest day of driving was...