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  • Looking for a sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:13:46 -0800
    ...Fowler AmericaONE Financial Senior Loan Officer Office- 503-968-2222 Cell- 503-805-9840 Fax- 503-968-2223 --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all...
  • Chris, Engine Conversion Options, 5 cyl.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 20:02:15 EST
    ...Also the VW Quantum syncro is a Quattro 4000 or non turbo 5000's. The non turbo 5000 Quattro's have the big headlights...
  • Re: 66 VW Camper (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Purnnita Kotecha
    Mon, 6 May 1996 12:16:04 -0400
    hey if i had 50 bucks some space and lived in the northwet i would drag it home. gotta be worth 50 bucks in...
  • '91 Syncro westie FS
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
    Mon, 8 Sep 1997 18:48:56 -0700
    From San Francisco Chronicle: > > VW '91 Westfalia, 4WD, grey, 50K mi, $19,500. 415-868-0747 > Automotive Vans--New Ad! I wish I could...
  • New and used parts Blowout sale!!!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:48:36 -0400
    ...No rust $50 used 2.0l pressure plate. It is good. If you are on a budget this is for you $20 Used 2...
  • Re: WBX replacement
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Fri, 26 Feb 1999 10:12:46 -0700
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > i just bought a rearended '86 5000 turbo for $500 that i drove home from wash > DC to Allentown, pa...
  • Re: who runs synthetic in their aircooled van?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 20:04:18 -0400
    I Do! I Do! 15-50. Replaces 20-50 and I find acceptable down to about -10f. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: JordanVw@AOL.COM...
  • Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:02:24 -0800
    On Feb 4, 2011, at 5:41 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: >> never had the problem myself. >> 50...
  • Re: 50 Worst Cars
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:57:17 -0700
    ...50 Worst Cars > >There's a great little book out called "Crap Cars" by Richard Porter. >Each page lists a different crap car (50...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:56:15 -0400
    So what weight Mobil 1 are people running? 15/50 0-40 10-30 High Mileage 10w-40 High Mileage What is best for...
  • Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Sun, 26 Mar 2006 16:16:33 -0500
    ...The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is > that > good enough or I would need one that is rated for...
  • New Heads 500 Bucks
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 00:24:31 -0500
    I have a pair of heads I tried to fix my Syncro with - 3000 miles on them - 500 bucks for the pair - Jim Hager...
  • 1984 Gl $500.00
    Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 13:45:12 EST
    I have have a 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 4 speed Runs somewhat.$500.00 somebody come and get it.Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio By...
  • Re: Back from Vacation! - Correction!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:23:43 -0700
    ...0.559 $/l = $27.95 per 50 litre gerry cans >>Alberta gas: 0.529 $/l = $26.45 per 50 litre gerry cans >>Sask gas...
  • Vanagons FS in Maine
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 17:08:56 -0400
    ...1991 VW Vanagon GL Power everything, AC, $1,500 OBO. 207-774-3703 Portland, ME 1987 VW Vanagon Synchro 4spd runs great ready for...
  • Re: 2.1 engine and parts, grille + headlights FS
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 07:35:52 -0400
    How many miles on the engine? Thomas Brobst Accu-Sort Systems, Inc Staff Mechanical Engineer 215-721-5061 fax 215-799-1600 If we...
  • more Syncros for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 May 1997 15:40:05 -0400 (EDT)
    ...86 Westfalia Syncro std., no rust ex cond. $11,500 firm 773-685-2222 Chicago 87 VW Vanagon syncro ac, cd, 4 new tires...
  • Re: Is G-mail arguing with Gerry again?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:44:33 -0500
    > > Maybe to other 50% never saw your message because it's not getting > through? > Good point :) What I was saying was that 50% of...
  • Re: 27x8.50 14 LT, does it fit. - SORTA
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 13 May 1999 07:16:08 -0700
    Tom, I've been using 27x8.50 14LTs made by Kelly on my '85 Westy for the last 150,000 miles or so, and...
  • RESCUE ALERT: 67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 03 Dec 96 19:44:14 CST
    ...VW Bus '67, last of the Splittys, good body, no motor, $500. call (205) 917-4551. that's all i know.
  • Re: Audi Parts in a Vanagon (Frankensteinagon?)
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Thu, 5 Mar 1998 00:50:46 -0500
    ., >> > >you must mean '82 audi 4000....all 5000's were 5cyl...there were no 4cyl >5000's.... > Like I said, that sun was pretty...
  • Re: Air Bags & Quattros (no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:50:35 EST
    ...they are just a damn good car :<) chris '86 5000cs turbo quattro '84 5000s turbo '84 vanagon wolfsburg '78 westy (none of which have...
  • Re: 0 - 60 (official)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:42:26 +1300
    ...4-speed 5-speed diff 4.57 4.86 51kW4000 63kW@4800 1st 34kmh/5000 32/5400 2nd 61kmh/5000 56/5400 3rd 100kmh...
  • Seattle FS:Synchro campers, westies, tent, singlecab
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Sat, 2 Sep 1995 16:11:36 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Westfalia Tent, $500 (360) 698-1142 `59 single cab Runs well, cnpy, Restorable! $1,000/obo (206) 784-9078 `87 Synchro Adventurewagen-Custom camper...
  • Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:32:09 -0700
    ...50/50 PSI cold F/R loaded: 50/50 Firm but comfy; just installed sprin Year: 86 Model: Doka Tires: Mixed - going to be...
  • Re: Coolant capacity
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:38:41 -0700
    ...So how much do I drain and refill with 100 % antifreeze to get to 50-50? That�s why the math part. Thanks Mike...
  • Re: 98 AHU installed at 50 deg
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:12:23 -0700
    ...98 AHU installed at 50 deg > Hi, > If I install that engine at 50 deg, will I have to modify the engine > compartment lid...
  • FS 86 vanagon $500 OBO near Boulder, CO
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 23:49:21 -0600
    ...grey, needs work, makes a great work veh., $500 obo 303-271-0284. all them, not me. :)
  • Re: Help... need portland, OR shop recommendation
    Historical mailing list - prb
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 23:04:24 -0800
    ...Halsey Automotive Service 7721 NE Halsey 503 256-0181 parts: 503 256-0182 or 1-800-792-0081 They do a lot of Vanagons
  • Sellingb some of my extra parts cheap...
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Thu, 1 May 2003 23:41:00 -0700
    ...It is a good solid Vanagon and worth fixing up $500 1 power steering rack from 1985 in good shape for converting or replacing...
  • Re: About coolant
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:45:18 -0800
    ...Water vs water+Water Wetter vs 50/50 water/antifreeze A quick Google search yields two quick finds http://www.jcna.com/library/tech...
  • Re: replace 85 engine
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Tue, 9 Apr 1996 10:50:00 -0400
    ...Ask yourself two questions? Where could I get a van in this condition with a new engine for $5000? Would I buy a van...
  • Re: RESCUE ALERT: 67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
    Tue, 3 Dec 1996 21:00:53 -0500
    ...67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama > Date: Tuesday, December 03, 1996 8:47 PM > > in the Birmingham News: > > VW Bus '67, last of the...
  • van registering
    Historical mailing list - Michael Cole
    Tue, 18 Jul 2000 21:13:40 EDT
    ...Is that true that Volkswagen only imported 500 Wolksburg Vanagon in 1987.? Or are there only 500 owners that have cared enough to register...
  • Re: From the vw news rumor mill
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:38:20 EST
    ...i paid $400 for it, spent $500 trying to get the thing to run right, and finally gave up and sold it for $50...
  • Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
    Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 17:24:22 -0400
    I have stumbled across some NOS 50 Watt lightbulbs. They are suitable for all the rear lights in the Vanagon and they are an...
  • Re: attention all Audi Quattro owners
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 04:12:41 EST
    In a message dated 99-01-06 10:06:42 EST, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << 1987 Audi 5000S Quattro - 130hp 2.3L - med grey...
  • Re: 20W-50 oil question
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 3 Oct 2007 21:06:31 -0700
    Bob, what is your opinion about dino oil 20w-50 most Vanagon people believe in and kind of insist in using it? They have...
  • Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:44:19 -0600
    ...mcneely ---- Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Denis and others, > > Did I read earlier that there is a Mobil 1 0W 50? I’m...
  • Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:41:52 -0800
    On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Seriously. � Google "Vanagon Audi 5000 transmission". �I read about...
  • Help, 50 amp fuse
    Historical mailing list - your name
    Sat, 30 Sep 2000 01:02:32 -0500
    ...IN my 1991 Westy, the 50 amp fuse and aircon relays are located in the rear closet. We looked in his closet the relay...
  • 2.1 engine and parts, grille + headlights FS
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 23:05:38 -0700
    ...Also ECU $150, airflow meter and filter box, $50, VW-rebuilt alternator $50. Will sell all as a package as well. 2 sets of...
  • Re: 50% Off - Pick N' Pull
    Historical mailing list - dooley
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:41:15 -0400
    ...50% Off - Pick N' Pull An ad on TV (ESPN) says 50% off "everything" this weekend. Transmissions $39.95..... Go get 'em, Volks.... bob
  • re:EV hits 50k miles today!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Sep 96 11:01:41 EDT
    Ric wrote: >>Yep, got the 50K mile "cherry" this morning while cruising the interstate at >>80+ mph! Congratulations on the 50K! May the next...
  • Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:56:43 -0400
    Gary, on closer look at the 2 pin sender VW 251 919 501 it does NOT appear to be the CORRECT part for my...
  • Re: TIRE PRESSURE SURVEY
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:43:49 +0000
    Year = 1988 Model = Camper GL Tires = Michelin XCA Size = 205/75 x 14 Load rating = its 107 or 109 PSI Cold Empty=50/50...
  • Re: FS Audi 5000 CS Turbo wheels - Little VC
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 01:17:02 -0600
    ...For sale, set of Audi 5000 CS Turbo wheels on Ebay Item #280419038033. Discounted shipping to list members. Any questions off list please. Thanks...
  • Re: got to get ready for emission testing
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:00:00 -0500
    OK, alcohol itis.What kind? Can I get it at home depot? 50/50 mix? Also the air cleaner needs to be temporairly removed...
  • The Great Oil Question
    Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
    Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:23:15 EDT
    I<< BTW, isn't Castrol Synthetic 5W-50 more suitable for VW's than Mobil 1 15W-50 simply by offering lower viscosity (5W...
  • Re: Audi 5000 Turbo Rims
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 26 Jun 1999 22:52:31 -0700
    ...So was the final consensus that the 5000 wheels are a good fit? Thanks, Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • State gas taxes
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 10:10:54 EST
    ...14.50 48) Florida: 12.80 49) Wyoming: 9.00 50) Alaska: 8.00 51) Georgia: 7.50 Sounds like we all need to...
  • Re: Nominations for 10 Best cars
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 7 Jul 1996 19:30:35 -0300
    ...Bugs & Things & Bricks...Oh, my! Roy -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506) 453-5004 B/S 69000...
  • Re: To All Tiico Owners: Tiico Conversion fiction
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:37:41 EST
    ...Overland 50� conversion) 1982 Vanagon GL 50� 1.8 CIS-E (conversion by painter from Gandalf's Garage) 1982 RHD Single Cab 50� 1...
  • Re: Syncros For Sale -Price reduced
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:46:53 EST
    http://members.aol.com/jansenia23/myhomepage/sale.html Tristar Syncro-Very Clean $38,500 Vanagon Syncro-Many Extras *$22,500 VW Thing-Perfect Restorable...
  • Audi info/OT
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:03:55 -0700
    This is somewhat OT, but I came across quite a good source of info on Audi 5000s: http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/sitemap3.htm Probably...
  • Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:31:01 -0800
    ...IIRC the > 1z/ahu can use the original 50° oil pan. I believe fast makes 50° oil pans > for later TDI engines and Weddle...
  • Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:59:03 -0600
    ...I keep it below 5000 rpm, preferably 4000 rpm, as slow as 45 mph, usually 50-55 mph, & water temp gauge only gets to...
  • Re: Castrol Syntec 5-50?
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:53:34 -0500
    I have been running Castrol Syntec (full synthetic) 5w-50 in my 86 Syncro since last year. Temperatures have ranged from -20 to 90...
  • 2.1L parts
    Historical mailing list - robert leduc
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:34:40 -0500
    ...distributor $75 air flow meter $75 a/c compressor $50 steering pump $50 one good left head VW i believe one bad right head...
  • buses for sale: split-windows (from Hemmings)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:32:47 CDT
    Hemmings Motor News, July 95, page 6221 1950 VW Bus panel van, VIN 20-007-984, lots of extra parts, some NOS, $9,500...