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looking to buy...
Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 16:53:01 -0700
...Any tips or opinions? I've had three VW's, 2 busses ('70 & '71 air-cooled) and a 65 squareback, this would be my...
Re: Suburu engines
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 04:35:54 -0800
...90 Westy Syncro, Cannot get the SVX power soon enough! __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Purchasing an out-of-state vehicle
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 16:01:14 -0800
...websites regarding the long-distance purchase of a vehicle? Have any tips on making purchase arrangements via email or phone? Negotiating, holding the vehicle...
Re: I get no respect
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:42:00 -0500
...Any tips, other than valium? malcolm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/
Re: More powerful waterboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:31:26 -0600
...I >would take it as more of a "here are some good ideas >when building your engine" tips that will aid in >longevity, smoothness...
Re: BA heater for sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:20:28 EST
...I can't refuse! Will send pictures to interested > parties. > > Brian Tipsword > Salem, Or > stick it on samba w/ a pic and it'll...
Burning Man? (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:54:36 -0700
...So, depending on the vagaries of weather, anybody have any experience or tips? Or, am I going to be in trouble with the wife...
Re: Starter Bolts 91 Automatic
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:17:56 -0700
...Since my Bentley manual >only goes to 87, it doesn't specify the type of bolt. > > > >Can anyone provide tips, and the top bolt...
Gas Saving Tips
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:25:08 -0600
...John ***************** TIPS ON PUMPING GAS I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in California we are paying up...
Re: tips needed for grommet install
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 17 May 2017 16:02:36 -0700
...17, 2017 1:12 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: tips needed for grommet install Hi listers, While waiting for my front washer...
Friday, Karma and AT Fluid
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:34:52 -0400
...I returned from Busses by the Buoy with many tips for bus care. The most important being to be sure the AT fluid was...
Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:29:48 -0700
...Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested > The rear pressure sensor is leaking. It is a PITA location and I can't > get to...
FW: Potential purchase of Canadian Westy: Advice needed.
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 16:54:54 -0400
...Does anyone have any tips? Personal experience? Can I swap the speedo myself before I bring it over, or must this be done by...
Re: Syncro lower control arm bushing tips?
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:45:24 -0700
...Syncro lower control arm bushing tips? So, my hand was called. I've been sitting on a big pile of front suspension parts and...
Re: removing stuck upper ball joints: any tips?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 05:26:49 -0800
...Anybody got any good tips on getting this thing unstuck? Is there some sort of a special tool I don't have that will...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:30:44 -0700
...Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted >> >> >>> I know a lot of you have taken amazing travel trips in your van, do >>> you mind sharing some...
Re: TiiCo - poor performance on cold start up, any tips ?
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:17:38 -0400
...TiiCo - poor performance on cold start up, any tips ? > I have recently had a TiiCo engine put into my 90 > Vanagon GL. It has...
Re: Installed a Cubby Door in my Closet
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 6 Jun 2015 18:16:58 -0700
...Really great job and you gave excellent tips and advice. Cheers Alistair > On Jun 6, 2015, at 5:53 PM, Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL...
Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:53:55 -0800
Still chasing bugs in my son's '87, and I'm going to replace it and the O2 sensor. It's got erratic high...
Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:18:12 -0600
...no "click" >> as the >> stalk was pulled in, no feel of activation.......and my headlights >> weren't >> working............. >> Suggestions? Guesses? Tips? thanks, >> >> Don Hanson >>
Re: front wiper fluid nozzle removal
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:49:11 -0800
...tip.� Not sure if I can do� it from the front, can't seem to access it from the rear.� Any tips� are appreciated.
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:38:03 -0700
Me neither ( the T- body removal) . Just lot's of clever contortionist arm movement with even more spectacular finger dexterity to get the top...
Re: "Sunny" in the shop for a TDi transplant!
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 17 Jan 2000 16:17:02 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - jsnyder
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:06:07 -0500
Hi My diesel Vanagon has never seen temps below about 30 degrees in California. Now that I am in Virginia, I will need to...
Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86Westy?
Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 20:56:17 -0600
I have two amps under my drivers seat and they have never gotten warm enough to shut down or anything like that. Just make...
Re: Lethargic starter (another question)
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 07:13:41 -0800
Okay, many thanks to all that have given me some tips on what to do about the slow starter. I would like to know...
vanagon to glenwood springs co / cats (semi vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:19:34 -0600
...i will be transporting two cats as well - any tips regarding travel behaviors, letting them out, temperatures or other resources would be appreciated. reach...
Re: Made in the Shade
Historical mailing list - DrCory
Sun, 19 Aug 2001 23:51:20 -0600
...Does it work? Is one type better than the other? Any tips? Approximate cost? My understanding is, you can go cheap or classy. Cheap...
Re: Any tips for replacing front wiper fluid tubing?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 06:20:53 -0400
At 02:43 AM 6/8/2002, David Meade wrote: >So does any have any tricks or suggestions on how to easily do this...
Re: dog proof upholstery
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 9 Sep 2004 10:21:50 -0700
...dog proof upholstery > any other large dog owners with tips on types of material to re-do my > front seats with? im afraid that...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:45 -0700
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > > > Vanagon camper > > > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: Over spray care
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 9 Apr 2021 13:16:05 -0400
...On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 1:57 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi list, > > Hoping for some tips on how to...
Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:05:59 -0800
what do you mean by 'removal kit' ? removing engine from van...or ? or removing the studs from the engine block ? maybe that's it...
Starter Woes - '88GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:48:56 -0500
...I need educating on starter trouble shooting, maintenance, R&R and Starter Tips and. Tricks. Any of you good Volks up to the task...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:12:50 -0230
On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > dear potential camper on his way > > camping on an...
Re: VW Micro-Bus Repair Books
Historical mailing list
Tue, 5 Jul 94 09:49:49 bst
...This has lots of photo's of mechanical and body work restoration and loads of useful tips and advice. A lot of it is...
Re: 84 Running rich
Historical mailing list
Fri, 11 Apr 1997 19:44:45 PST
...Do not loose dougnuts on injector tips!! 2>Unplug coil wire and ground. 3>Unplug all injectors but one.Point that one into a...
Re: Oil & cyl temp guage install
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:20:03 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
Has Todd Hill ever delivered to anyone?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:38:54 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 07:53:45 -0400
About ever 2 years, I take my vehicles to the "you wash" car wash. There I cover the entire engine, and under carrage with...
Re: poptop for '87 Westy
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:02:49 -0700
...You can find tips and instructions for replacing the canvas on your poptop in the list archives of this listserve. Can Jenny Loerzel wrote...
Made in the Shade!
Historical mailing list - Bruce Anderson
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:53:28 -0700
...a thing about window tinting- has anyone else done this? Does it work? Is one type better than the other? Any tips? Approximate cost?
Re: Tune up?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:52:03 -0800
mr mike, hey what do the plugs look like when you take them out? burnt at the tips? what about the distro cap are...
Re: Shifter extension
Historical mailing list - caryccc
Fri, 30 May 2003 19:31:35 -0500
...Please consult with Fredrich Hesterburg, for tips on how to type like a foreigner, while disguising your fluency in English. Thank you. Cary ----- Original...
Re: Tips on changing a 2.1 thermostat?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 23:53:42 -0500
Jim, It's cake. Pre soak the bolts with a good penetration oil and mind your torque when re-tightening. For a full walk...
Re: Rack and Pinion mount
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:45:11 -0500
...Does anyone know if there are the right parts and how hard a job is this? Any tips? Anything else I should change?
Re: Come out of the closet, all
Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:21:26 -0500
...The dealer has never seen this vehicle since the warranty ran out in 1985 thanks mainly to great tips from "The List"!! A million...
Re: Break job questions
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:08:16 -0600
...Passenger front and then driver front. >>>> >>>> All tips wanted >>>> >>>> And again how much new fluid for the change is needed? >>>> >>>> Any special tips for...
Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:50:55 +0000
...but thought I would ask the gang if they have any tips. Also....it would be super helpful to have wires of different colors...
Re: Searching For (ORTEC) Spare Tire Carrier
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 4 Jan 1999 16:17:27 -0500
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon ********************************************* <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director...
Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:23:52 -0600
...need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon Having owned more diesel VWs than I would care to name at the moment here is what...
Re: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?
Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:13:25 -0400
...Any tips on how I > should proceed? > > Thanks in advance, > MJ Stelk > '87 Westy GL > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event...
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:51:06 -0700
...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:07 PM Subject: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change > My starter just quit, finally. Time for...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:47:31 -0700
Couple of further tips: Keep your speed reasonable and you will save gas. The difference in gas mileage between 55 and 75 (or so...
Re: Start battery any new tips when replacing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:53:40 +0000
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Re: Removing front passenger seat
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:42:44 -0700
...Any tips? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone=
Re: Winterizing the water system
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:18:17 -0700
...I hope I’m free of surprises this spring. > > Any tips on winterizing the water system? > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
Re: Just some annoyances..
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:24:11 -0400
...pushthem out with a small flatbladed screwdriver from the side that you can see the two tips of the circlip. wear safety goggles and...
Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:36:57 -0500
I used a Type 1 case separator after I removed the oil pump. You did take out the oil pump, right? :-) Chris. Wysłane z...
Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:15:57 -0500
Definitely going to replace the bushing - and since I have three vans - I'm going to make the shouldered punch tool specific to the...