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• Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:16:39 -0500
  ...I am relatively mechanically inclined, and probably could put in a TDI (which is what I would love). But because there's no kit...
• Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond.
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:31:57 +0000
  ...It is a dry heat, however, and relatively tolerable, especially when the "Delta Breeze" blows in the evenings. I have A/C in my...
• (NVC) Fryeday - Rear end of car skips
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:14:12 -0800
  ...last 15-20M miles. �I might add that the struts are relatively new, and I have to check, but they may have been replaced...
• Renaming vanagon Digest Posts - 13 Feb 2010 to 14 Feb 2010 - Special issue (#2010-137)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:17:08 -0600
  ...the baby seat. > > > > > > The buckle is at a very awkward location relative to the baby seat. > The > > > problem (really my poor choice of seat...
• Re: Westfalia = chick magnet/repellent
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:00:46 -0500
  ...that as though it's a bad thing. };-> >>> >>> >> >> >> Felicia, >> >> Bad is relative term as in "I can very good when I'm bad." The...
• Re: HELP!!! Electric Problem
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 12:13:55 -0700
  ...Any lead with a significantly low reading (relative to the >others) may be indicative of a wire with a "short". Bad relays, solenoid, >etc...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 12:49:50 EST
  ...My relatively new to me 83.5 >Westy had a >rebuilt water cooled engine that was "installed" by a DPOs "mechanic." > >On my bus...
• Re: Another warm up strategy
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 14:09:07 +0200
  ...On Christmas day we were visiting relatives in the Poconos (PA). The temp was in the teens and I had just changed the oil...
• Help Wanted VW Parts Counter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:15:04 -0500
  ...Hours are relatively good (11-7 weekdays if full time, and no weekends). Pays about $8/hour; as I said this is an entry...
• Re: New bus :-P
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:51:42 -0500
  ...Maybe VW is unduly enamoured with that relatively new Chrysler retro vehicle (whose name I have forgotten). I, too, will stick with my 87...
• Re: 86 Weekender, radiator fan very noisy.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 21:15:11 -0400
  ...about $700 at the dealer, so I suppose it's all relative... http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=251959455M - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: Turbo overpressure
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:10:38 -0700
  It's all relative... The TDI and most other modern turbo engines uses a MAP or Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor. So, in an absolute...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 13:20:01 -0500
  ...It >> has relatively clean oil in it and the fuel level is just above reserve - >> so relatively empty. I occasionally check the battery voltage...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:07:36 -0400
  ...Hopefully I > can bring this bus back to life relatively easily. It was parked because the > starter was going bad and finally "just stopped...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:28:52 -0600
  ...I learned that for many the replacement costs are relatively minor, since they do their own work with a kit. That does not obviate...
• Re: VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Mar 2019 19:16:59 -0700
  ...a pretty wet and cold winter here, all such things being > relative. It rained yesterday and again last night so I was surprised to...
• Re: Failed inspection, parts needed ASAP.
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:09 -0600
  ...Any chance anyone has a donor bus with (relatively) rust free steps they could cut and ship? I also need front shocks. I can...
• Re: headlight relay - diagrams etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:10:01 -0800
  ...I figured it wasn't worth the hassle of pulling thicker wires from relays to light for such a relatively short run. The set...
• Rear Brake Shoe Design Questions
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:52:38 -0800
  ...However, since the upper part of the shoe moves relative to the stationary bottom half, the contact is definitely not going to be uniform...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:35:56 -0500
  ...it, unless I win the lottery, or a heretofore unknown millionaire relative dies. As for the engine, if you need one, I would imagine...
• Re: Poor Man's Awning
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 05:03:32 PDT
  ...easy is a relative term :-) J.Peter >From: JeanneMaly <jeannemaly@EMAIL.MSN.COM> >Reply-To: JeanneMaly <jeannemaly@EMAIL.MSN.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:53:59 -0700
  ...A gasoline engine needs to maintain a relatively constant air fuel ratio. 2. The stock air filter - throttle body - intake manifold system is capable...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 20:44:14 -0600
  How much fuel you save depends if you drive stop-and-go in the city or at a relatively constant speed in the country...
• Re: {SPAM?} Low - LOW - gas mileage !?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 00:44:05 -0800
  ...I > originally got maybe 17 or 18 mpg and cannot explain this drastic change. > Help!? > It's been a relatively warm winter here in...
• Re: Freeware to reduce image file sizes for my Vanagon website?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:21:59 -0800
  ...edu/jones/BByBridge/ > > > > Clean looking, with good sized images that load relatively quickly. On > > the whole, I prefer this k.i.s.s. apporoach...
• Re: Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 28 May 2008 13:05:52 -0600
  ...at a 45 mi daily commute. > > Just had a visit from relatives in Denmark, gasoline is over $2.00 a > liter there. Yeah, that...
• Re: Speaker Wire Polarity?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 22:12:48 -0500
  ...If you are not using a separate amp, you want to avoid speakers that are insensitive, because your Vanagon has a relatively high ambient...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:42:34 +0000
  ...It will take several days to fully cure (depending on the relative humidity) but it'll hold forever. They do make a remover for...
• Re: Snarky and in-groupish
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 15:27:44 -0800
  ...Snarky and in-groupish > This list seems to have gotten in-groupish, snarky, and insular > relative to what it once was. That's a...
• re: Heat won't shut off all the way
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 09:30:13 -0400
  ...Is this >relatively easy to fix? Will I need to do major dissassembly of the heater >unit? Again, any tips or hints are wlecome...
• Re: pop top seal.... solution?
  Historical mailing list - Redwood
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 16:34:35 -0700
  ...YMMV, Gail At 01:53 PM 6/15/97 -0500, Derato wrote: >so i think ive come up with a relatively painless compromise to...
• Re: Red light rev
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 21:02:27 -0500
  At 07:11 PM 1/31/2002, Alistair Bell wrote: >I've wondered wether the long (relatively) wire run from the alt to the...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 19:58:53 -0700
  ...That is quite unfortunate, because it > >is a relatively common failure item. It might be worth grabbing a spare > >at the junkyard if you...
• Re: cv's:what happened
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:09:32 -0400
  ...on a > relatively low mileage van, not well maintained though, how could the > cv's be in such bad shape? ran out of grease...
• Transporting a Quad Dirtbike
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 17:57:03 -0700
  ...which is relatively light so i was thinking...why not buy the biggest reciever hitch/bumper and then construct a platform for the quad...
• Syncros ROCK!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:01:21 -0500
  ...The snow had started a major melt and though most roads were relatively clear of snow cover, low spots had been replaced by LARGE...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:04:45 -0500
  ...machines legal here could be converted to inline four's > with relative ease using an add-on radiator out front? > > Thoughts anyone? > > John Rodgers...
• /f Observations on Calif.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 22:53:22 CST6CDT
  Hello all- after a 2 week foray into the fine state of California visiting relatives i thought i would offer some comments from a...
• My bus parts Stolen!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 08:36:48
  ...A couple of his busses were still relatively complete. I was luckier, in that I had already removed about 80% of what I needed...
• Re: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:50:29 -0700
  I would recommend starting by using a heat gun to heat the part thoroughly to a relatively high temperature. Not so hot that it...
• Re: help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:14:29 +0000
  ...came out' I knew a wrestling match was in the cards. relatively small fingers and big patience to start the forward bolt first. drop...
• Re: Sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 24 May 2015 11:07:03 -0700
  ...deadening doesn't seem like it can touch that, considering how > relatively quite the ride is on smooth concrete. Deadening can affect > that residual...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:19:06 -0800
  ...Does anyone care to comment on the relative advantages of one > over the other? Considering my location, the Van Cafe' bumpers, despite > there higher...
• Re: Travel Report: Oregon to California Via I-5 mostly (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 18:18:27 -0700
  ...The sea is gradually evaporating and will be completely gone relatively soon. The water is pretty much too foul to use for agriculture, and...
• Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:31:12 -0500
  ...well, the oil might >run too cool when ambient temperatures are relatively low. Is it >possible (and practical, reasonable) to install a valve in...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:47:14 +0000
  ...That area has > plenty if friendly hikers and overnight backpackers to make it > relatively safe.
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:09 -0500
  ...While you're in there, take a Sharpie and mark the position of the wheel relative to the shaft, when you get it right...
• Re: Care and feeding of pilot bearings
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 13:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...at all, >it >> must be replaced. Cost about $65 at dealer. Relatively easy to change. > >Mine was about $75. BTW, I'm wondering just...
• Heat: Gas vs. Propane
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 09:36:06 -0500
  ...right?), were primarily for more or less continuous operation while camping. Relatively safe due to the vented design. But I thought they were not...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:19:15 -0800
  ...The only practical large scale sources right now are oil, > coal, > relatives of the previous 2, hydro, and nuclear. Of the "clean" > alternatives, > wind...
• Re: Can someone host my Vanagon work page?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 May 2006 15:16:02 -0400
  ...It's > >> relatively easy (well, it is now that I've done it) but > >> I took a bunch of photos and notes during the...
• 1988 Auto Trans 7 Seat Vanagon FS in Franklin PA 16323
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:29:19 -0400
  ...He contacted me because I am relatively nearby on the Vanagon rescue list. He has been unable to find a transmission shop willing and...
• Advice needed for cross-country trip
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:53:49 -0700
  ...I'm planning on quitting my job the first part of October, and embarking on a cross-country trip to see all my relatives...
• Re: Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:01:29 -0700
  ...with the more important requirement of its cheapness >>> - which >>> is a relative term as those with $$$$$$ and spend thrifts like my >>> self may >>> consider...
• Re: Front Heater Motor: Lube Dries Out?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 17:42:03 -0700
  ...Both relatively low tech. >> >> Karl Wolz >> Sent from my electronic umbilicus >> >>> On Jan 2, 2016, at 4:03 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:45:01 -0600
  ...category_pa > rent_id> &category_id=&category_parent_id= > > > > to a relatively cheap aftermarket finned tube cooler with no thermostat > control for $169 from...
• Won't Start in St. Helena, Napa County
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:57:05 -0800
  Any recommendations for a shop or other expert to diagnose a failure to start? I'm with relatives in St. Helena, north of Napa...
• Re: Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:54:04 -0700
  ...passing that along. (and getting the benefit of getting things done relatively pain free for upcoming move; filling my future apt. with Vanagon doors...
• Re: A little OT - old soviet passenger van photos.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:35:26 -0400
  ...Because its a truck it is relatively >easy to work on. Along with that, though - put it alongside the Home/Start monstrosity. *It* looks...
• Re: Filling the coolant reservoir...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 19:53:24 -0400
  ...We look at the fuel pressure regulator and think that it's changing the pressure in the fuel ring, because we measure it relative...