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  • Re: Exaust Woes- REVISITED
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:04:51 EDT
    ...87' Westy "weekender" ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
  • ADMINISTRIVIA - Re: Alternative Fuels - Salt Water
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 10 Dec 2007 17:36:31 -0800
    ...If you would have further discussion on the subject, please do it p- mail. Jim Arnott List Admin vanagon@gerry
  • anyone have CARFAX???
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Sep 2007 12:38:48 EDT
    ...thanks chris ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
  • Re: Driveability Problem-Need Advice
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:54:05 -0400
    ...Did it get disconnected inadvertantly?
  • Re: Vitrifrigo
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:23:48 -0600
    ...Lot's of us are lovin' our Vitrifrigos and we all owe thanks to Karl for discovering it and telling us about it and...
  • Re: Vitrifrigo
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:00:18 +0000
    > Lot's of us are lovin' our Vitrifrigos and we > all owe thanks to Karl for discovering it and > telling us about it and...
  • Re: Group 41 Battery? As house battery, under Driver Seat?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 9 Feb 2020 00:50:13 +0000
    ...transportation from some nearby distribution place or whatever.  Normal price $130.  Discounted price when you do it via online is like $100.  Good deal...
  • Was: Bus Depot Discount? Now: Non-Starting '84
    Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 18:09:14 -0500
    Thanks to Ron and all who replied about the discount. Looking forward to placing my first of what will probably be many orders with...
  • Re: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:45:31 -0400
    Your gauge sender is disconnected or open, back at the thermostat housing. While you're back there, disconnect the low coolant level sender in...
  • Re: Fuel Injection Discussions
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:13:29 -0700
    ...PM, Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@nscc.ca> wrote: > In the recent discussions about fuel injection systems and diagnosis > mention > was made about using WD40...
  • Re: bus depot
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 09:34:25 -0600
    ...too much OT discussion, it is >important to keep the list AMP-ly advised... (boo-hiss!) > <<<>>>I believe that a discussion like this helps...
  • Re: Removing Oxygen Sensor
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 08:24:29 -0500
    ...Removing Oxygen Sensor > >Hi > >I know this has been discussed before, but the oxygen sensor is a real >bugger to get off !! > >I'm...
  • Re: Correct hub caps
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 31 May 2005 20:47:15 -0500
    My 88 GL has the big grey disc type on it. Came that way. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Mike Collum wrote: > The '84s...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2005 to 6 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-727)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 15:08:27 -0500
    ...But thankfully the Minnesota state patrol discovered this when they ran a check on my vehicle and its insurance coverage at 2am from the...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 19:39:55 -0600
    ...note that there is a Michelin tire sale at Costco that >> discounts a set of 4 (or 5) tires by $60 or $80, depending...
  • Re: Van Dies while in motion
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:08:13 -0600
    ...Batteries will tend to discharge if >> sitting directly on a grounding surface. The way they are built you >> wouldn't think so - but I...
  • Re: discontinued cooling hoses
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:34:40 -0500
    As Ron said the 82 diesel hoses are discontinued. However we can still get the 83-84 Diesel hoses pretty easily. You have to...
  • Re: re:EV Fuel & Temp Gauges
    Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
    27 May 97 21:41:29 EDT
    ...from under the dash disconnect the speedo cable. 5. remove the instrument cluster (take care to disconnect the cable) 6. solder any connection that...
  • Surging Idle fixed! / High O2 sensor readings
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 00:12:55 EST
    ...1.) Two small hoses connected that are connected to the throttle and stabilizer valve had become disconnected on the back side of the firewall...
  • Re: Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 5 Jan 2004 12:44:45 -0600
    ...Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters >> Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:50:47 -0500 >> >> Interesting. Maybe this would be a better place to connect...
  • Re: 88 GL - Idle Stabilizer System - Was Distributor Woes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 3 Jan 2014 08:52:53 -0500
    In addition, the engine idle at 800-900 rpm with the valve disconnected is a bit too high. Read the Bentley and note the...
  • Euro Digijet Tuning
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 14 Jan 2003 13:41:34 -0500
    ...I don't know what disconnecting the O2 sensor would do on this ECU. Right now it runs leaner at idle with it disconnected...
  • FW: Audi 5000 discs on a Vanagon - anyone do this?
    Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
    Tue, 25 Aug 1998 10:05:25 -0400
    ...Audi 5000 discs on a Vanagon - anyone do this? > >While I was at the Great Canadian VW Show in Coquitlam I run into a...
  • Re: ICU issue?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:28:07 -0400
    ...Only time I remember something like this was when my AFM was disconnected and friend forgot to put the connector back on. Keep us...
  • how to access the area under the front seats
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:12:15 -0600
    ...You may have batteries in the main and house battery boxes, but that is not the topic of this discussion. The space UNDER the...
  • Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:27:50 -0800
    ...I was discussing potential Westy purchase with a mechanically disinclined co-worker yesterday. My take on POs and prices? You can spend top dollar...
  • Re: And now for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 4 Mar 2011 17:40:01 -0500
    ...What is the best deal > on four new NEXEN, KUHMO or HANKOOK 185r14? > > I remember there was great discussion on these tires, getting them...
  • Re: Sin
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 22:32:52 -0500
    ...Is today Friday? > > Not that I have ANY objection to this discussion at all - I think etymology > is generally more interesting than vanagons, albeit...
  • Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 07:45:38 -0700
    ...M > On 4/6/2009 12:56 PM Raimund Feussner wrote: > > Hi listmembers, >> >> as some of you know, I developed a 4-disc brake...
  • Re: Awning
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 13 Sep 94 9:24:54 PDT
    ...I have files with information about > discount vendors of A&E awnings but am too busy to dig them out (without a > bribe of...
  • Re: Exhaust System- EGR filter on 82 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 May 1995 20:55:45 -0500 (CDT)
    ...It was easily closed by disconnecting the vacuum hose. I'm not sure how the EGR is operated on an '82; maybe by a...
  • Re: oil filler
    Historical mailing list - D&J
    Fri, 1 Nov 1996 22:15:57 -0700 (MST)
    On Fri, 1 Nov 1996, Sean Bartnik wrote: :Hey all, :I know you all probably knew about this forever, but I just discovered :tonight...
  • Re: internet discount parts - shops are catching on.... :<(
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 24 Aug 1998 15:12:32 -0500
    ...from these parts from his other customers, and gave me a discount on both labour and parts because he was more profitable in the...
  • Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversions ready to install.
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 23:16:32 -0500
    ...If you want to discuss >having one of these installed in your Vanagon p-mail me and we can >discuss the details. > > Kyle >-- > > Kyle...
  • LiMBO Annual Meeting
    Historical mailing list - Jon-reed Hathaway
    Sun, 17 Jan 1999 19:43:54 -0500
    ...I'm also officially the NH area representative... Discussed raising membership fees, voted down.... Discussed ways to raise revenue for the club.... Any suggestions...
  • 2.6 l , I5 Cyl. Information
    Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
    Fri, 26 Mar 1999 00:25:25 EST
    ...This engine are discontinued,as the saler say. The Kit offer that I posted for the complete conversion is because of the discontinued engine...
  • Dreaded Loss of Power/hesitation/buckling disease question
    Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 16:42:56 -0700
    ...a) the 02 sensor and/or b) the AFM harness upgrade If I disconnect the 02 sensor, will that make the problem temporarily go...
  • Re: rear disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 21:16:46 +1200
    ...if so I would like some details as I would like to >put rear discs on my 87 syncro I intend to. When I...
  • Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
    Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 22:45:35 -0800
    ...2001 7:05 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f) In a message dated 1...
  • Re: Fuse box manipulation
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 08:11:15 -0600
    ...And definitely disconnect the battery ground first... :) tx, bmc :) "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...." >> Right off, however, I...
  • R12 or R134?
    Historical mailing list - Mike D.
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:41:13 -0700
    ...After being in the shop and not getting much driving, I recently discovered the AC didn't work at all. It sounds like the...
  • Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:55:09 -0400
    OK, I'm embarking on major surgery to replace the front brake discs on my '85 (with a new set), and am somewhat stumped...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 08:17:30 -0800
    While we are at this discussion, I'll put in the archives that there is an excellent manual called "Solex: Selection and Tuning of...
  • Ignition Coil and Hall sender
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Fri, 28 May 2004 21:02:48 -0400
    ...I disconnected the coil wire on the distributor and while the engine was cranking, I didn't see any spark coming out the coil...
  • Re: Purging A/C system.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:02:35 -0400
    ...Years ago when the Goldbrick's AC system was converted to R134, the evaporator was discovered to be clogged with black substance like rubber...
  • Re: speedo cable lube-able?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 8 Jun 2005 00:20:34 -0500
    ...Is that thing lube-able? > > > > -- > > > >__________________________________ >Discover Yahoo! >Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! >http://discover.yahoo.com...
  • Re: Disabling a Westy for Theft Deterring
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 07:16:16 -0700
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/08/24/vanagon-main-battery-kill-switch/ Further, I've helped a friend install a marine battery disconnect switch...
  • Re: Power loss after traffic jam
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:45:48 -0700
    ...Did you disconnect the idle stabilizer with engine running? Haven't read your entire post(s) but is idle affected when bucking starts? The...
  • Re: ETKA
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Mon, 6 Jul 2020 17:40:58 -0400
    ...There is no need to try to obtain, load, and active bootleg discs.
  • vanagon windshield
    Historical mailing list - mike riley
    Sat, 27 Jul 2019 17:15:25 +0000
    ...good recomendations for safelink but the quote I got was 388 after discount. does anyone know where the glass could be bought? thanks mike
  • Re: FS Headlamp mounting buckets
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 03:35:25 -0600
    ...1985 round headlight mounting buckets. If interested, please contact me off list. Discount to list members as always. Ebay item number # 280432441787 Thanks Howard
  • Buying new Disc brale pads.
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:15:37 -0700
    Does anyone know if these brake pads are good, they are very much less than at other sources so makes me wonder. deek http...
  • Can you put me on the Vanagon list?
    Historical mailing list - David Johns
    Fri, 2 Jun 1995 07:46:18 -0400
    I heard this is the contact address for a Vanagon discussion group. If so, please put me on the list. If not, ignore this...
  • Newsgroup Access
    Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
    19 Oct 94 23:29:31 EDT
    Hi- I recently discovered that I can access Internet from my office computer. Where can I find the Vanagon News Group? Please respond to...
  • interior ?s
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 08 Feb 1995 13:17:29 EDT
    I've just read that there was some discussion on insulating vans this past summer. I'm redoing the interior, and am interested what...
  • VW Releases "mini" Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:28:06 -0400
    More information and secret "spy" photos available at http://ebyte.com/wow All disclaimers applied in the event of fraud. Sorry, Otmar! I couldn...
  • TGIF!!!! Non-vanagon content - cartoon
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Fri, 13 Nov 1998 10:44:03 EST
    ...It reminds me of one subject we discussed in the past... Have a great weekend!!!... James W88kender Anaheim, Calif.
  • rear heater leaking coolant?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Jan 1999 13:25:13 EST
    I have discover a leak that appers to be coming from the rear heater under the back seat. The carpet and padding are soaked...
  • spamagon.com
    Historical mailing list - radish150
    Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:07:04 -0700
    ...a Zen riddle > > When does a discussion become spam? > Phaedra > > We're all vendors of one sort or another. mark...
  • Dual circuit Brake Question
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:12:23 -0600
    Just a quick two questions to add to this brake fluid discussion. How much brake fluid do I need for a complete change? Is...