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• Re: defying gravity on vanagon seats
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks, RN,CDE
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 21:38:56 +1100
  ...And this will happen with just about anything > relatively light. > > But why? I mean the seat is slanted such that these objects are > actually...
• Virginia To Arizona
  Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 00:17:25 -0400
  ...I'll be taking my relatively recently purchased '84 Westy and am perfectly cognizant of the array of potential mechanical problems that might occur...
• Re: jackstands vs. ramps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:08:53 +1200
  ...They're also higher than usual, which should make working anywhere underneath relatively easy. I'd only work under a vehicle sitting on a...
• Re: Squeeky Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 20 May 2001 20:01:33 -0700
  ...Bushings are relatively cheap but the labor to > put them in is what will getcha. > > Cheers, > > Joel > --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> wrote: > > My...
• Re: No Flag on this Van...(manditory content in title)
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 05:49:33 -0700
  ...Doesn't > matter what they brand themselves, they're all politicians, and not even in > the good [relatively speaking] sense. Scumbags. amen. read more...
• Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:12:12 -0700
  ...Larry Jay L Snyder wrote: > Well, you should at least wait until the thermostat opens! FAST is a > relative term when dealing with Vanagons...
• Re: Double cab for sale
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 23:36:32 -0400
  ...It will probably sell because of its relative rarity. I wouldn't drive any 2.1 at his stated speeds, especially not one tat...
• Re: cleaning carpet
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 15:30:06 -0400
  ...Unless one is right next to the ocean the relative humidity is so low as to be non-existant. You just can't get...
• Re: Battery Recharging Question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:59:04 -0700
  ...It�s a relative�s and have never used one before. Suggestions? Thanks, Bear with me, even though I had a van for a...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank-Syncro tank into 2WD Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 15:42:46 -0700
  ...Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > IIRC, the syncro engine and tranny sit lower relative to the frame and > body to accommodate the...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:28:34 -0500
  ...whether the statement applied to Vanagons, which had engines with a relatively old design in 1995. Can you offer any evidence that VW used...
• Re: Engine Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:54:33 -0500
  ...O2 sensor - relatively new, replacing it did not help. CO screw setting - 1-3/4 turns from bottom (remanufactured AFM came set this way...
• Re: Larger Wheels...
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 16 May 2006 18:14:19 -0400
  ...On 5/16/06, Aaron <lists@mycommunitynet.net> wrote: > > 1) How much would I be looking at in machining costs? That's a relative...
• Re: Fryeday Sociology
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:20:38 -0230
  ...I > have this on first hand information from my South African grill, who also > tells me his Brazilian relatives agree. > > Regards, Peter Kraiker > http...
• Re: [syncro.org] Photos posted from Van-O-Rama #9
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:32 -0700
  ...My weekend is booked solid but weekdays are relatively open. Check pmail for contact info. Cheers, Ben
• RE: Dealer offers 10K for 91 Carat with 11.8K book value....is it a rip....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Oct 1994 09:44:15 PDT
  ...ads seem to >.last 1-2 days, and the prices seem relatively high, also reflecting demand. >I've had at least half a dozen...
• Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 06:16:38 -0700
  ...What kind of gas mileage should I expect from it on the highway (relatively flat) without any water in the water tank and only...
• '84 westy F/S Toronto
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 27 May 1996 11:01:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1984 Westfalia Automatic Transmission appears to be in excellent condition 150 000 km (or relatively close, I don't remember exactly) small patch on...
• Re: VW trends and Eurospec STILL LACK POWER
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 22:27:58 EST
  ...problems that Eurospec is no help with and except for some relatively minor things am happy with the power or rather torque increase. My...
• Re: How Difficult Is It To Remove Window Tinting?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:14:01 -0800
  ...The good news is that in a Vanagon, at least all the windows are relatively flat and easy to get to. (I once did...
• Re: urban camping in sf
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 23:39:56 -1000
  ...I lived there twenty-five years ago! and secure is a relative term, is it not? Mick Kalber 89 syncro westy "Daddy-O" Tropical...
• 1.9l Waterboxer FS Cheap!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:19:17 EST
  ...The engine would come with a relatively new S&S Header Exhaust system on it and a new Cat. It would also come with...
• Re: Diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 08:14:02 -0700
  ...Installing the tach is relatively simple, but tedious. Basically, you install the diesel components into the '86 cluster. The most difficult part is rewiring...
• Re: AMC heads------bad valves, replace when you buy the new head
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:09:31 -0800
  ...are not hardened and you will > have valve problems in a relatively short time......He likes the new German > ones, but reccomends the used...
• Re: Gear shift parts question (me too)
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:24:18 -0700
  ...Also, the shifter feels all "floppy" now, as opposed to the relatively constant (but good) resistance the shifter had with the original transaxle... what...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:32:38 -0700
  ...t come with swiveling >front seats, getting to both batteries is relatively easy. > >===== >TJ Hannink >Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition >Winter Park, Florida...
• Sedona - Hiking, Biking and Camping
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:32:54 -0500
  ...either (we eventually need to get to Mesa to see some relatives) so I'd be up for any recommendations of things to see...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 02:27:45 -0400
  ...I'm in Vancouver BC but have relatives in Seattle I could > ship to. And I may be heading down to the Puyallup spring...
• Re: Shoulder belt for middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:08:45 -0800
  ...Shoulder belt for middle seat? My 1990 has stock shoulder belt in the middle - in fact I'd prefer that my elderly relatives ride...
• Re: Shoulder belt for middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 13:41:53 -0800
  ...Shoulder belt for middle seat? My 1990 has stock shoulder belt in the middle - in fact I'd prefer that my elderly relatives ride...
• Re: electrical woes - new developments
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:12:24 -0500
  ...The battery is relatively new, but I've never replaced the alternator or starter since I bought the van in 1993. Never had a...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 23:39:22 +0000
  ...Fortunately have relatives here so picked a good spot to quit. I think I will start carrying spare ignition switches, but wonder why it...
• Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:05:14 -0500
  ...Front brakes and rotors and bearings - easy as pie, Service/replace CV joints - also relatively easy. It's an easy machine to work on...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:58:35 -0800
  ...They had relatively low miles on them. A nearby hose had been rubbing on one of them. It didn't do any huge damage...
• Re: vanagon list spamming......is it everyone or just me?? Re: rdurham_92037
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:54:30 -0700
  ...Only getting from these three sources and in relatively massive quantity these past few days. > > > BenT > >
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:56:39 +0000
  Relative to the price - my initial reaction too was that it was high - but I purposedly did not post the price to the list...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:54:34 -0400
  ...It got chilly in October but we were visiting relatives in Saskatchewan on the way home --- if you stayed South the weather would still...
• Re: Brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 19 Apr 95 10:13:45 EDT
  ...Anyway, Ijust replaced pretty much the entire brake system on my girlfriend's bug; it was relatively easy. Richard
• Re: More on Snow tires: Nokia Hakappelitta 10
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 11:44:26 -0500 (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...
• V6anagon un-V6'ed (continued a little more)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 11:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...was provided, resulting in the heavy edge pointing the wrong way relative to the internal engine imbalance. Well, I forgot to mention that those...
• Re: Porsche six transplant
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 21:06:55 -0600
  ...can be quite pricey, especially since you need to use a relatively late model porsche to get the fuel injection, which will fit under...
• Can't shut off propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Duclos Darie
  Mon, 17 May 1999 17:44:56 +0200
  ...Does someone have strong recommendations against this? Is there a relatively safe way to empty the rest of the gas quickly in order to...
• Re: 90 GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jon Baker
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:39:21 -0700
  ...It has brand new spare and relatively new Michelins($100/per tire) The speedo is hammered(that way when I bought it). Air is...
• Help with CAMPER Conversion
  Historical mailing list - jason E. Rao
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:51:57 -0500
  Hello all- I'm relatively new to the list, and would very much appreciate your help in converting my standard-7 passenger 1990 Vanagon...
• Re: propane heaters
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 10:51:16 -0700
  ...And that depends partly on how many bodies are inside, the temperature and relative humidity. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bradley Flubacher" <flub@ADELPHIA.NET...
• NVC Re: RoadHaus - Wireless Internet Report
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:58:42 -0600
  ...But how would I even know it was happening? There are so many other bandwidth hogs like poorly-optimized websites, relatives sending snapshots and...
• August 19 at Derby Reach Reginal Park PICNIC
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:55:45 -0600
  ...to the Vancouver area later this month. (We plan to visit relatives and attend the GCVW show http://www.airspeedparts.com/GCVWS/gcvws2006.htm...
• Re: Detlev is ill
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:38:58 -0700
  ...Click here to support HELP Detlev Hanschke Fight Cancer > organized by Detlev Hanschke > > But since I'm close by [relatively} I dropped off a...
• Re: Front Shocks
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 11:06:02 -0500
  ...While heavier duty than the original equipment Boge shocks, they are oil-damped like the Boges, striking a relatively good balance between handling and...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:00:50 -0500
  ...At age ten, we visited relatives in Dallas. The Blackland is the absolute worst for chiggers. Combine chigger welts covering most of a small...
• That d**n bolt
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:24:52 -0500
  ...then it goes into the alternator bracket! This means that the relatively heavy alt is hanging off a 4" rod which I stress even...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Use of a non-VW powersteering Rack with Subi conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 22:44:31 +1300
  ...Should be relatively simple. Myself, I'm just going to fit a new T3 PS rack to my nonPS T3. I can live with...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 04:21:43 -0400
  ...I've done these myself though find myself frustrated by the size if the parts relative to my stubby fingers. I'm not sure...
• Re: Syncro Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Cochrane
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 14:23:46 -0400
  Tracy, That is my van, thank you very much for the compliment! She is a relatively new purchase and requires some work before she...
• SOLVED: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:45:02 -0600
  ...Therefore although the squeak was a relatively minor nuisance, it was driving me insane. This morning I pulled the new OEM pads I had...
• Re: vanagon tech data request for CFD (pretty nerdy)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 25 May 2004 13:09:59 -0600
  ...Can your program read std ascii point data? Or Catia format? > 2) Relative heat dissipation (best guess) of the engine and radiator. Around (or...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:30:55 -0400
  ...is nothing compared to what our European listmembers are > paying. <http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/eupetrolprices/> > > The US of A still has relatively cheap fuel...
• Mike Meuser
  Historical mailing list - Jacques Pag�
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 23:00:55 -0500
  ...carpet has ever been stepped on. > Time is coming in the relatively near future though, to replace the mats > (driver/passenger/center/rear passenger...
• Misc parts needed and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Caryl Bergeron
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 17:04:23 -0400
  We are relatively new Westfalia owners and have a lot of miscelaneous questions. 1. We need to find a good source for inexpensive, aftermarket...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:01 -0700
  ...The Bosch pump should have a relatively fine mesh > screen inside the pump at inlet. > > Possible points where debris might enter fuel tank: > > - failed...