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• Re: Shocking Video WITH VAN CONTENT (was: Re: shocking video clip NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:28:29 -0800
  ...New ideas for Cane toad. Ever hear of corn dogs, like at the county fairs served on a stick with mustard. Corn Toad. Two...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:43:21 -0800
  At 03:29 PM 12/02/1999 -0500, you wrote: > Charlie, Your symptoms can be caused by several things, but is very typical of...
• canvas samples for anyone looking for a new pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 5 May 2003 23:47:42 -0700
  I replaced the canvas in my westy not too long ago, and before i purchased the new top, i received some samples of the...
• Re: Coolant Level
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Sun, 12 May 2002 21:58:10 -0700
  ...old rubber hoses can lose their > ability to shrink back when the engine cools, and this can open up a > gap between the hose...
• HIJACKED - update
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:06:24 EDT
  Folks, here are links to two articles published in the Canadian press about the two couples that were hijacked in Mexico. _http://www.ottawasun...
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 20:08:16 -0500
  There is / was a company in Austin Texas that was manufacturing the canvas in about four colors and three screen options from about $275...
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 11:21:12 -0400
  Best Jerry can I know of are the Nato ones: https://www.amazon.com/Liter-gallon-NATO-Diesel-Kerosense/dp/B01MFBU1WB <https://www.amazon...
• Re: [Syncro] Anyone imported a Vanagon from Canada lately?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 03:33:49 -0700
  ...Ford and Chevy vehicles made to the same identical specs in Canada for sale in the US and Canada have the same problems. The...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:04:02 -0500
  ...But, the reason is because it is typically impractical (most people don't have the standup racks to even carry a canoe on its...
• Re: charcoal cannister
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:14:08 -0800
  When I swapped out the charcoal filter on my '81 (for Jetta engine swap) I noticed the air cooled and Jetta cannisters looked *very...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 May 2010 to 13 May 2010 - Special issue (#2010-451)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 May 2010 16:11:35 -0700
  ...Where do = > Canadians get tires? I've looked at busdepot's list and others and = > can't find any of those locally, and shipping...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:10:53 -0500
  ...How fast can you turn before your vehicle starts to slide. When you have a good feel for what your car can (and can...
• Re: big canopies
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:10:42 -0500
  I used one of these big canopies for several years for outside art shows and crafts fairs. We poured concrete bases into a 5...
• Re: leaking heads
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 23:04:02 -0500
  ...A competent shop can do the job for about $600 Canadian per side I imagine this would be about $400 US/side without dropping...
• Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:54:06 -0800
  ...Keep the body metal where canvas folds down on, clean. Maybe same for flocking inside? The OEM canvas is pretty strong, even when beat...
• Re: Canadian Maps for Vanagon Travel
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:27:32 -0800
  For GPS, can try this - I think the format is proprietary though: http://fugawi.com/docs/mapstreetframe.html On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20...
• here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard of that?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:16:09 EST
  a good local friend of mine just bought a vanagon Doublecab and had it brought in from canada... nice truck.. Now heres some wierd...
• Re: WEB SITE-copyright no vw content
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 09:00:41 -0700
  ...Bill (SE Arizona) (Bill@freeholder.com) HTTP://www.freeholder.com ---------------------------------------------------------- You can't do everything, but you can do something. You can't help...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 20:56:33 -0700
  ...CANVAS> I have a tear in my canvas about 16" long near the top of the driver side. I > was wondering if any body...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:21:21 -0400
  ...BUT, why did you go with the Truckfridge and not the Vitrofrigo ? AND, the Truckfridge is available in Canada so why did you cross...
• Re: Camping in the Rain
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 06:57:47 +0000
  > What's the best way to protect the canvas in a Westy top from the rain? > Pack it up and go home? Does it...
• oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:15:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have a couple of questions that I hope someone can help me out with: 1. I cannot find any location to install the...
• Can anyone else remove their igniton key with their van running?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 09:14:05 -0700
  Yesterday I noticed that I can remove the key from the ignition of my 1988 Double Cab while it is running. The steering wheel...
• The NEW vans we're missing
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 10:16:27 -0700
  It's Friday, and on our last trip acorss Canada and USA, my wife and I talked a lot about getting a new van...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 8 May 2014 10:57:34 -0500
  ...is a fully automated flight, and nothing can go wrong, can go wrong, can go wrong, can go wrong ............!" John On 5/8/2014...
• Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:09:15 -0400
  ...Lead can oxidize pretty easily, and lead oxide can act as an insulator, reducing the capacity and effectiveness of the battery. On Apr 28...
• Canvas-Done!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:19:52 +0000
  ...Besides, now I get to do yard work the rest of the day! The canvas does look good, nice and tight. At least a...
• Re: EV's quit Canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 07:42:28 -0400
  ...EV's quit Canada > Get-em while they're hot, > > On June 12/99, an VW rep from OWASCO (Canada's largest VW Camper...
• Sink water pipe and speedo..
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 18 May 2000 15:19:14 +0900
  ...Is solder necessary when I exchange a speedo-meter? Can I remove it? Where can it be purchased? New or Used.. How much about...
• Re: importation from Canada
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:00:37 -0800
  A Westie is something like 2.5% not 25% David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J...
• Re: Friday Follies: Canadian Pride
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 09:07:37 -0600
  Mange mes briefs! (a classic line from the movie, Canadian Bacon). *hee hee hee* We're coming to get you Mike... just you wait...
• Re: censorship
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:55:56 -0700
  on 6/19/01 1:49 PM, Mick Kalber at hotlava@INTERPAC.NET wrote: > I can't believe you guys are still arguing about...
• Listee needs HELP in Corona, California
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 16:03:39 EDT
  ...For the life of me I cannot figure out why he can't find a VW shop in SoCal, the land of VW bountiful...
• Re: Screws That Hold Down Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 24 Aug 2014 23:32:25 -0700
  ...I'm having the canvas replaced and new stainless screws would > be great to have.
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:11:21 -0400
  ...Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto, ON, Canada '82 L Westfalia 1.9 TD 5 Spd (Babe) On 2012-08-21, at 11...
• Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:48:54 -0500
  >Yes, I sell the unit that lets down the engine, but you can make it >yourself. I advertise it on TheSamba as engine lifter...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:08:20 -0400
  ...Since you haven't told us either, your question can't be answered. Personally, when group camping, something brighter than a Coleman is useful.
• Re: Street camping
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 7:49:13 PDT
  ...It CAN be done and what > better vehicle to do it in? Ah-hah! This explains why you beefed up your oil cooling system...
• Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Denis B\ilisle
  Sat, 10 May 1997 00:21:19 -0700
  ...Denis B=E9lisle St-Basile le Grand Qu=E9bec, Canada
• Re: Auxiliary Gas Heater Power
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 11:33:05 EST
  In a message dated 98-11-05 10:33:37 EST, sh@INTERLOG.COM writes: << If this can be done, can the gas heater...
• Re: Is it me or is it my Westy?--
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 10:12:15 -0500
  ...i can't right the wrongs of the world, but i can start right here at home. Rik
• Re: 1.9l engine in '86 syncro?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 21:53:10 -0400
  ...Can it easily be done? I have a spare 1.9l engine. > > Karl Wolz Karl, If a Subaru can be installed Syncro, surely a...
• Re: ETKA - can it crossreference?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:31:31 -0700
  Gary, Yes you can. There are still a few part numbers that are not locatable (sp?), but for the most part you can easily...
• Re: '86 Paint code?
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Wed, 9 May 2001 11:25:49 -0400
  I would try Tower Paint - www.towerpaint.com - I just bought a couple of cans of paint in Wolfram Gray and their cans have...
• Re: Westy/Vanagon Paranoia - Positive feedback
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 14:18:54 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/01 10:12:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, korkwood@surfree.com writes: << Terry, Are you sure you can...
• > bad fill up flow...
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 15:38:16 -0600
  when i attempt to fill up my gas tank at the station i can't allow the flow to go full speed. if i...
• Tires
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:16:15 -0700
  I know this subject has been beat to death, but I cannot find 205 70 14 tires with a C load rating for my...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 May 2002 13:39:42 +1200
  ...You can see >as well and can't be seen as well. I've come very close to running over one >of these yahoos...
• Audiovox Cruise Control Installation
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 15:41:41 -0600
  Hi All, I was finally able to get my hands on the Audiovox CCS-100 cruise control, they are hard to get in Canada...
• Looking for good used Speedo for Canadian Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:23:01 -0500
  I am looking for a good used speedometer for a Canadian Syncro. It needs to have the number "1000" on the face of it...
• Michael Tevis of Chico, CA... can anyone vouch for him?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:54:07 -0600
  ...Can anybody vouch for him? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW van nut Temporarily in Calgary, AB, Canada <goose1047@gmail...
• Ester oil and PAG oil in R134-A systems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 May 2008 19:59:46 -0400
  ...how compatible is Ester oil with PAG oil? One can purchase cans of R134-A or cans of R134-A with PAG oil. I...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:57:41 -0700
  On Dec 23, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Jim Arnott wrote: > You can check out but you can never leave.... Hotel Kahleefohneeaaa, Eagles? ;-)
• New Canvas Top
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:44:14 -0800
  Does anyone on the list know of a supplier for the vinyl tape stapled through on the poptop to secure the canvas? TIA
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >>> What about a Zamboni? >> >> What's a Zamboni? > >That big thing that cleans the ice between periods at Canucks games. What's a Canuck?
• Need a carfax search
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:24:12 -0400
  Hey all, Can someone run a VIN for me via CARFAX? 3VWRF81H7WM228427. You can pmail me at x53gunner@gmail.com. Thanks much.
• Re: Microbus Concept in Production says this website...
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:31:06 -0700
  I cant see any dates on the report, not can i verify the info on any other site....
• Re: misc. ramblings about locations
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 12:47:13 PDT
  ...But then what? >Look at Canada folks. We've (speak up fellow Canadians!) got the >next highest number up there (admittedly I think there...
• Re: Good customer service experience, Rotopax
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 05:52:16 -0700
  "Now let's take this container and place it so that that the sun can hit the large surface area of the side. This...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:03:17 -0500
  ...You can remove the valve cover and rocker arms easily. Then the push rods can be pulled out. After removing the bottom shield, the...