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• Re: what do you guys think of this van..revisited
  Historical mailing list - Gary Ryan
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 13:13:25 -0700
  ...took me three months to find mine and I ended up finding exactly want I wanted an hour from my house. Gary __________________________________________________ Do You...
• 15" wheel and tire ?s
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 18:52:41 -0600
  One of Vic's (90 syncro westy) Yokohama Y370s has a bubble, and Discount tire is having a hard time finding a replacement (the...
• Re: late season campsite advice/info?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 20:35:13 -0500
  ...list, >any members know of a good online resource available for finding campsites >(preferably with RV hookups)? >also, is it necessary to make reservations...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:42:56 EDT
  ...in Washington state, and Country Homes was in California. > chances of finding these in junkyards are rare, so you might want to take > yours...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 11:46:24 -0700
  ...I am interested in finding out what gears other folks are using in their Vanagons with conversion engines. I guess I am particularly interested...
• Best CAR ALARM for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:54:28 -0700
  ...kill" and maybe a "fuel pump kill"....otherwise im back to finding a kill switch(the hidden kind) for my starter/fuel pump/battery...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:02:38 -0700
  ...wallet to the end distributor > like Go Westy. > > RC I tried finding the tank locally and the cost was prohibitive. Nobody wanted to bring...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:15:42 -0400
  ...I'm finding I like the drip just as well > > and it makes exactly the amount I need. And easier to clean > up. Maybe...
• Re: Aircooled rules
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 11:12:12 -0800
  ...just try finding an 82 Diesel radiator for a decent price! The 83 radiator is the same as all later gasser Vanagons. We've...
• Re: throttle flat spot
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 21:32:05 -0500
  ...Not Finding the gear, its just physically harder to push into first gear. maybe a transmission flush/fill would fix this? -Craig '85GL Sunroof
• FS: 15" OEM Audi Alloys (near-perfect, w/center caps) $200
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 23:45:43 -0700
  ...2x Adventurewagens (neither running yet...) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains...
• westy insights (may only interest old westy nutz)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 5 May 1995 09:40:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...here are my findings on interchangeability between my 65' Westy and bubble window westy's ( up to 1973) FWIW,,,......... 1. the wood grain on...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:31:02 -0400
  ...the family is interested in finding it a home and I volunteered to look at it.
• Re: Delta Six DS4000
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:52:22 -0700
  ...leave it on too > long, I think you may have trouble finding a direct LED > replacement. The lamps are available but not cheap. > > Yrs...
• Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Mon, 28 May 2012 13:29:28 -0500
  ...I feel uneasy finding a 3rd party to install the engine because if something goes wrong, I'm afraid folks will be pointing figures...
• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:07:11 -0500
  ...I really want that front seat heater but I don't feel like finding the pads needed. I can't sell half an idea...
• Re: four-position wiper stalk, 78 bus -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 08:44:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I remember someone mentioning something >about a wiper relay? How would one go about finding out if one of the >newer relays would fit...
• Reply to: Re: My Own Private FAQ
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  02 Nov 96 10:14:24 EST
  ...Salmon gets that manual to you real soon! :<) << Yes, I finding out all sorts of neat things. Check out the post from Joel Walker...
• Re: Vanaru / Subagon XT6...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 11 May 1997 16:19:46 -0600
  ...feasable way to put a waterboxer 6 into > the Vanagon, as finding a wrecked Porsche Boxter in the local junkyard ain't > gonna happen...
• Re: WARNING: Canadians should **NOT** use UPS when ordering from the USA!
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Sun, 10 May 1998 22:47:34 -0700
  ...One by one every Canadian is finding this out the hard way. Try Fed Ex, US Post, any of the big courier companies or...
• Re: Accidents in California
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 10:26:58 -0800
  ...manual, I am sure we would all be intereted in the >> >findings. >> >> In CA, every collision with damage over $350 (I think, unless it...
• Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
  Historical mailing list - Dan Kinsey
  Sat, 20 May 2000 08:31:47 EDT
  ...From what I am finding out about the cost of a *used* Subaru engine I think, for myself anyway, the l4 is the best...
• headrests/ Multi Van vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:41:34 -0800
  ...I would be somewhat interested into finding out more about the removeable fridge that goes in and what these might go for as well...
• Manual Vanagon Transmissions - used vs. rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:20:21 -0400
  ...Is it worth finding the above mentioned 90-91 Vanagon 4-spd. transmission or can a good rebuild shop "upgrade" ANY 83-91 4...
• Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 21:08:34 -0700
  ...Shoot , not finding anything. Ask at a Snap-On or Mac truck that goes around to shops selling tools. It's like a forked...
• Re: engine mounting bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:45:24 -0700
  ...I am having trouble finding one in the Vee Wee parts houses around here. Many either can't or don't want to fish...
• Re: Hemp lovers joy!-hemp pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 12:46:17 EDT
  I would be very interested in finding a vendor that sells a hemp canvas pop top. That's a great idea! The hemp jeans...
• Re: Fuel sending unit question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:12:49 -0400
  ...I assume > soapy water and mouth air pressure with the other holes plugged is > good for finding leaks? > > Thanks as always, > > Alex >
• Re: Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:30:14 -0400
  ...the >> bottom of the pop top for general lighting. >> >> Having issue finding a way to attach other than screwing them in. >> >> Any ideas? 3M...
• Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 12:27:59 -0700
  Here is a Link to a QuiteInformative PDF from the RedLine Folks >http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.redlineoil.com/content/files...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 07:55:10 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Where you finding that fabled $69 rear hatch tent? No such thing listed at > > <http://www.busdepot.com/awnings-tents...
• Re: Manual Tranny Oil
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:27:55 -0600
  ...Yeah, that's the problem with Swepco......finding it locally. Nobody in all of northeast Florida sells the Swepco. Even the local "premier" Porsche...
• Re: Strangest thing you've found in a new bus?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:15:04 -0800
  > > Uhh, I'd hardly say finding a bag is uncommon or weird. I'd bet I've > bought more with them than without, off...
• Re: When little Jobs Go Wrong
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:33:51 -0500
  ...speedo cable, but the job devolved into my being forced into finding, then assembling the best parts that I could come up with from...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:37:55 -0600
  Im at my last flaps napa looking for info and no dealerships for over 100miles finding the size would be great On Aug 22...
• Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:51:05 -0700
  ...Does anyone have > any > > recs on finding one at a good price? Would be departing from > > Galveston(probably) and would like to go somewhere...
• Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:42:19 EST
  ...You would be better off finding a high roof conversion, than trying to convert your van. Only source I know of for the high...
• Re: headlights OUT!
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 01:17:38 -0700
  ...From my recollection of my wife's solution of our "no lights" problem, the finding and repairing the corroded ground under the dash, there...
• Re: dual battery (yes, again)
  Historical mailing list - James V.
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 12:58:10 -0800
  ...I just started a thread about this last nite, after having the same difficulty finding specific info. See current list topic: "Wiring 2nd Battery...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:59:24 -0700
  ...used on >> the job >> had >> vw turbo diesels? Im looking into finding make of such units to >> research >> which motor/s and possible source...
• Re: best headlight replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:20:59 EDT
  ...I did save money but spent a lot of time running around finding the parts, dealing with vendors who I didn't know, and...
• Water in fuel. (85 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:12:35 -0500
  ...Since it's been a mild winter in Toronto this year we're finding a lot of problems. Suggestions on where to look for...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 11:46:26 -0800
  The dual brake pressure switches only detect a failure and light the Brake Warning light on 80-84 models. In the 85 and newer...
• Re: place to overhaul auto tranny ... for a passat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:52:43 -0700
  ...i am having difficulties finding a place that will overhaul the tranny. not interested in a junker, but overhaul mine, or getting a good...
• Re: what's an '80 L worth?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 18:49:51 -0500
  ...it as it had no power...replaced wire harness resistor > after finding broken lead and it ran fine,...needed a some lower > balljoints to...
• Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 19:20:25 +0000
  ...COM Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 11:46 AM Subject: Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! The "correct" battery, that has the foot to...
• Re: Problem finding a gear 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:02:34 -0500
  ...when I was running errands in town, I was having trouble >> finding gears when downshifting, shifter just felt stiff, and I >> thought I needed...
• Re: Small Shipping Container? PODS or other?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:54:37 -0700
  ...renting a small (4x4x8ish???) storage > unit that ships as well, but finding everyone (PODS, youship, etc) > only ship full size lockers, and are CRAZY...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:40:47 -0700
  ...I also had to replace my propane tanks also, after > finding that replacing the valve was not an option(?). > Af far as disposal, I...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Seal Issue (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:38:02 -0800
  ...This is what I'm finding. For a newb like me, knowing that one can get some grease in that area after it's...
• Re: WTB Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Lincoln Miller
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 20:32:19 -0700
  ...He's had a run on finding Multivans lately (mostly from Texas, Utah and Colorado). Good luck. If nothing else, he'll tell you...
• Re: finding the color code
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 10:17:33 -0500
  The paint code is on a white sticker just below the fuse panel. cheers - Frank In reference to the message from: JM060356@AOL.COM...
• Cyber cafes
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Thu, 2 May 2002 12:38:22 -0400
  They are everywhere, you would probably have a huge list that you would spend all your time finding. Your best bet is to go...
• plastic coolant pipes,,,ummmm
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 13:19:20 -0700
  Very soon I am going to stop looking for problems on my newly acquired 87 Westy because damned if I don't keep finding...
• Re: WTB/White 84 Westy Driver's Side Door/Salvage yard locationsard locations
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 12:31:42 EDT
  ...St. > Louis area. > > My route is optional, depending on prospects of finding a salvage yard, > or another source for the needed door (with glass...
• Re: Van exhaust broke
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 17:54:42 -0400
  ...I believe I even posted the installation findings. If memory serves, they're at http://www.ssheaders.com/, but the list vendors also have...
• Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:30:42 -0600
  ...Great pictures, and a "fault finding" section that points to the same symptoms and causes that occur so often on our busses, and agree...
• finding digitool sampling points in the wiring harness, without connection to ECU
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 24 May 2004 04:46:14 -0700
  Hi Volks, For a long time I've been thinking about building the digitool or something similar, to try and track down intermittent problems...
• '80 aircooled power loss cont
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Foust
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 11:36:19 -0500
  Thanks from everyone for the responses, it really helped me in finding a starting point. 2.0 f.i. non-calif federal Non calif...
• 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:33:52 -0500
  ...back of the engine is made of unobtanium and there for finding a new one will be basically impossible....Now there are the very...