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• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 12 May 2003 19:55:38 -0700
  ...With the dash out you can now see the heater unit shell. a. Fastening clips: Check to see if there are black metallic clips...
• Re: More on rods and bolts/2.1 in '83.5-'85
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:54:06 -0000
  ...This means that the rod bearing shell literally wore > > away, leaving steel on steel, not a good thing. According to Jerry, at > > high speeds...
• Re: Fix it as it needs?...or Go For IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Shirewood
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:23:22 -0700
  ...new Vanagon" , but if most of us workin stiffs > had to shell out 60 or 80K for a new rig..We could not. > I...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:14:27 -0700
  ...PM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > $125k is stripped to a shell on rotisserie, dipped in acid, all fasteners > cadmium coated, and every attachable...
• Re: video of burning Westy. sad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:58:51 -0800
  ...Sometimes they get on fire while you > shop > and by the time you are back it's a heap of black shell sitting on...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:47:57 -0700
  ...And it >> fits the factory plastic shell on the door panel. Of course no >> problem with the window cranks either since using the factory...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:19:44 -0400
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: Woofer Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:57:41 -0800
  ...custom built solution ... >"a pair of Rockford Punch 8" speakers mounted clam shell "Isobaric" >style, in a sealed box. >The box is made from...
• Re: a virus warning-had it fixed it!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:02:09 -0500
  ...Navigate to and select the following key: > > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command > > CAUTION: The HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key contains many subkey > entries...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:57:21 -0700
  ...You can get them with crimp pins that insert into > blank shells, or fixed pins with solder tails which I recommend for > one-off...
• Re: for sale; 1987 syncro vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 8 May 1998 21:53:57 -0400
  ...traded by the very caring anal sort who would have origionally shelled out the money for the syncro in the first place, but probably...
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 20:27:53 -0700
  ...a buffer for the possibility that that tranny is just a shell with no gears inside!) Then, stick with that price. If it goes...
• Re: Motor mount broken bolt 84GL manual 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:48:16 -0700
  ...with luck, the thin shell left in the threads will just fall out when the bolt is really thin..like mostly drilled out. if...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:12:19 -0700
  ...So I'll give it to you in a nut shell: Guess what folks, if your aux > batt. is deeply discharged, and you're...
• Re: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:55:26 -0800
  ...custom built solution ... "a pair of Rockford Punch 8" speakers mounted clam shell "Isobaric" style, in a sealed box. The box is made from...
• Re: Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:19:10 -0800
  ...even though small > worn corners appear as well just at the shell) also tale part in the > responsibility of turning the cable? > Poouuhh, I...
• Re: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:34:20 -0700
  ...I ran > some 91 octane Shell through it with some injector cleaner in it too. And > for the most part it is running fine...
• Fuel Cell engine swap someday?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:29:07 -0800
  ...The Partnership includes auto manufacturers (DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen, and soon GM and Toyota), energy providers (BP, Shell, Texaco), fuel cell companies...
• Re: Idle problems on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 22:30:05 -0500
  ...people who live in hot climates > that they might want to shell out the $50.30 at the VW dealer to replace > every single...
• Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster - Details and Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 12:56:57 EST
  ...On the back side of the Vanagon cluster, I removed the plastic shell support for everything except for the light switch and the lowest...
• Re: Friday: New VW Engine--it's Miller (cycle) time
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:58:39 -0700
  ...sand. > > > > > > > http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/apr/28/vw-and-shell-try-to-block-eu-push-for-cleaner-cars > > > > > > And didn't Mazda...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions, ?GTI vanagon
  Historical mailing list - VW Caravelle
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 22:09:42 +0800
  ...Anyway, a SA VW dealer called Shelley's in >Port Elizabeth offered me a plug-&-play kit at one stage. Engine, >5-speed trans...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:45:21 -0700
  ...There's no chance for them to roll your bare shell outside to make room for another customer, where it's left uncovered and...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 14:24:14 -1000
  ...I'm currently doing a fuel consumption test - 5 tanks of this new Shell Optimax - get the average - then 5 tanks of normal unleaded...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near Death Expe rience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:31:29 -0400
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: [WetWesties] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:35:41 -0600
  ...custom built solution ... > "a pair of Rockford Punch 8" speakers mounted clam shell "Isobaric" > style, in a sealed box. > The box is made from...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:35:22 -0400
  Tom, I have most parts from and '81 VW Rabbit diesel pickup, except the bare body shell, engine and trans. Mike B. ----- Original Message...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 11:48:46 +1300
  ...of "Zippo" cigarette lighters >from Japan - the inside of the metal shell still had the Budweiser silk >screening. I can't guarantee that story...
• Re: Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 09:12:00 -0700
  ...Saturday, September 10, 2011, 8:06 PM � I know there are "adventure wagons" with pretty tall hard-shell tops, and that people seem to...
• Re: My Bucko update ll
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 05:21:24 -0800
  ...the bottom. > > I am now only using alcohol-free gas,Texaco, Shell, Chevron, etc. but not > ARCO. > > All of their grades of gas have...
• Re: Fuel Cell engine swap someday?
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:22:01 -0700
  ...Hyundai, Nissan, Volkswagen, and soon GM and Toyota), energy providers (BP, > Shell, Texaco), fuel cell companies (Ballard Power Systems and International > Fuel Cells), and...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:52:16 -0700
  ...So I'll give it to you in a nut shell: Guess what folks, if your aux > batt. is deeply discharged, and you're...
• Fire Investigation Type IV engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 21:45:33 -0500
  ...I have some question about the crank since the fan end got hot enough to reduce the seal to a tin shell and a...
• Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 00:42:37 -0700
  ...self-adhesive weather-stripping (normally used between pickup beds and >camper shells) along the top of the windshield so that the rubber bead of...
• Re: Tires & Rims in (Western) Canada - Calgary
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 11:05:13 -0400
  ...You won't get this spare in the existing clam shell but for a 2WD the original size spare will work to get you...
• Re: Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 5 Jun 1995 20:16:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...and get a new (if necessary) at no cost than to shell out double or triple the cost and then hassle with the guy...
• Ramble on Dork, Nutshelling WIZBANG
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 03:20:21 EDT
  In a message dated 5/13/00 12:08:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time, doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM writes: << Superb, that's the nut shell...
• 215/85R16 tires - part II - what's the best way to cut sheet metal!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 May 2003 21:55:14 -0700
  ...I definitely won't be fitting these tires in the clam shell tire carrier (skid plate there anyhow) so the rear spare tire carrier...
• FLASH: party at Martha's tonite!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 11:24:17 -0700
  David Schwarze and Shelley are here! We made it back from Yosemite and want to have a vanagon bash here at my house this...
• Re: Is There Internal Difference between SD-508 and SD-709 compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:50:35 -0500
  ...They have an outer shell that screws over the hose and an inner pipe that screws inside the hose. I have found that the...
• Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:41:24 -0500
  ...In a nut shell, that is it. Pretty straightforward. If you have any other questions I'm sure that the Dieselgeek folks could help...
• Re: Seeking replacement engine! Could be TDI? (was Re: Urgent Need of a Vanagon mechanic in Truckee, CA)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 9 Sep 2004 21:35:37 -0700
  ...out what the deal is without fixing anything, or I could shell out a good deal of $$ for a new engine and installation, and...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:10:12 -0800
  ...pricing as someone else was >>> just >>>>> quoting >>>>> them on just the shells and they >>> didn't want to realise that. You need >>>>> all >>>>> the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:23:40 -0400
  ...Clam shell opened all the way. Released coolant the pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. Dennis J Dennis Jowell...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:28:17 -0700
  ...just looked at a shell of a vanagon ....'maybe' that could be useful. here's an idea ...besides take things all apart... if there...
• Re: Looking for trip planning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:11:57 -0700
  ...of the pacific but the rest of morrow bay is sea shell sales outlets .....:p also while in Los osos there is a bakery...
• Re: Gasoline War ! ! refineries / different gases / Vanagons & gas
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:59:52 -0600
  ...My Alaska Cousin when working for Shell was rsponsible for seeing to it that the fuel they received from the Tesoro refinery had the...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 13:12:27 -0400
  ...That is it in a nut shell. Pmail me if you you have any questions Keith O. 90 Westy Syncro On Jul 1, 2006...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Removal & Replacing HOW TO! - LONG
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 May 2003 12:25:38 -0700
  ...With the dash out you can now see the > heater unit shell. > > a. Fastening clips: Check to see if there are black metallic > clips...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:31:21 -0800
  ...approved >>>>>> lights. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> Remember you also need more than just the light shells for the >> european >>>>>> lights. You also need the weather boot for >> the...
• A few diesel engine questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 95 21:29:30 EDT
  ...Let it run a few hours, drain the oil, change filter and fill with good Shell 15W-40, let it cool and adjust the...
• Tire Holder?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 21:32:19 +0000
  ...I have given up on the clam shell and think it would be a good spot to pack tarps or other things.  I use...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:35:23 -0700
  ...replaced ||There is no catalytic convertor, it is just a hollow shell. || now in order to get it running relatively well, Hubby had advanced...
• Story: Most improved vw bus (1966)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 09 Feb 95 15:12:11 CST
  ...The empty shell of the bus was built to Dean's specifications after a two-year struggle to get VW to build the bus...
• Re: Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500
  ...Put > that back together, put a good tire in the clam shell and went on back > (underneath the van) along the whole length of...
• Re: Ahoy!
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 17 May 2004 15:32:06 -0500
  ...Picked up some sea > shells for > my ashtray and a small "Welcome Aboard" lifebouy to hang in the > bus, and a > little ocean perch...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:24:33 -0400
  ...If you hear the sound of the >> ocean in a sea shell go try again. If you hear a intermittent rumble you ar >> all...
• Re: Oil light flickering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:15:16 -0800
  ...Often that's Shell Rotella . That's what I'd run in an air-cooled vanagon. maybe 20 W 50 if it helped in...
• Re: Buses by the Beach
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:36:25 -0400
  ...Thank you Bus Depot, Van Cafe, Larry Chase, Frank Condelli, Go Westy, Shell Oil (5 $100 gas cards), and everyone else. (I couldn't...
• Trip report: SE Ohio (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 10:33:57 -0700
  ...a yard in Blackfork OH and another Vanagon behind an ex-Shell station at the south end of Newark OH.  The second one is...