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• Re: ASI PopTop install part one..
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 08:27:33 EST
  Nothing like pics of a topless Vanagon to get my motor running 1st thing in the morning! :-0~ Brian 83 1/2 Urabus
• Getting to the Aux battery on an ASI conversion Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:30:55 -0700
  ...Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI _________________________________________________________________ i'm making a difference. Make every IM count for the cause of your choice. Join Now. http://clk...
• Re: state inspection
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 16:39:19 -0500
  ...I've never had a vehicle pass an inspection at an inspection station that was run by Asians, Arabic owners. I've always been...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 27 May 2007 20:12:56 -0400
  ...On my Adventurewagen (looks just like that ASI set-up,)it is isolated by a hose on the inlet and the outlet and sits...
• Re: Getting to the Aux battery on an ASI conversion Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:08:36 EDT
  ...Do I need to remove the entire seat? How difficult is > that to do? Any tips would be appreciated. > > Ellen > Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 09:49:18 EDT
  I have access to a pretty much complete Audi 5000. Aside from the engine, what other parts should be saved? Can I use any...
• ASI screens
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:39:32 -0700
  Sorry for the bandwidth but Hotmail refuses my post to Ellen, Ellen, Do you still need the measurements on the screens or will Vern...
• what do you have in it
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 10:03:07 -0500
  Well after a busy fall weekend project, sitting in my vanagon ASI camper at a light, I thought of the new Dodge Magnum commercial...
• Re: The Bosch Fuel Injection book by Robert Probst
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 17:09:48 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837603005/qid=999389132/sr=2-1/103-4635043-0484602 They also have: How to Tune and Modify...
• Vanagon ASI camper FS Willamette Valley Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:05:01 -0800
  Hi All, I know where an 84 ASI camper conversion is that needs a home. It is blue on blue and runs, though it...
• Re: Winkler Products - Group Buy Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:45:54 -0500
  $650 is kinda steep when you can get a cheap asian tank for $150. But when you consider the quality of the tanks and...
• Re: LP tank level detection proposal, its Friday..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:18:02 -0700
  ...My 1983 ASI diesel camper has a propane tank from Manchester tank with a built-in level gauge. The gauge is made by the...
• Removing the ASI fridge
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 17:45:11 -0600
  I don't know what the ASI fridge is, but here's how the Westy fridge comes out. I just did it. There are...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0500
  ...Should just done brakes squeek, or should I take it back? Thanks Matt 81 ASI Riviera "....."
• Clickity Clack
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:34:23 -0500
  ...Any ideas? Thanks Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• Re: LED BULBS
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:10:57 -0500
  ...search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1> Brakes ClickThis <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WGAUIR2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
• Re: fuel lines lead to removing intake?
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:01:17 -0500
  ...You might remove the A/C compressor from it's mount, lay it aside.. do not take the refegirant lines loose, then take that...
• Re: Radiator replace
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:13:54 -0500
  Thanks for all the advice. Aside from lying on my back in a twenty-degree garage with residual antifreeze running down my sleeve and...
• Re: alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:33:59 -0400
  Where do we get parts to do this conversion?? No kit?? Why is this conversion not bigger in the US? (aside from availability of...
• Re: More VW Bus books from same publisher
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 14:06:54 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1861267630/qid%3D1136408538/026-0079240-6611641 Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit"
• Re: Is there a more manly way...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:58:42 -0700
  > ...to blend mixed drinks? (Setting aside the very serious question about > whether mixed drinks can /ever/ be manly): Maybe: http://camping.about.com/od...
• Re: regarding oriental characters
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:31:48 -0700
  ...Just ignore and delete. > > > > That said, most of Asia is west of California where I > reside. Guess that > > makes Asians "occidentals" to me. > Doesn...
• Fwd: Bin Laden presidente de la FIFA.
  Historical mailing list - armando guzman
  Tue, 20 May 2003 21:09:51 -0700
  ...20 May 2003 14:05:03 -0700 > >de seguro la seleccion yanki desaparece asi como la judia. >de seguro la seleccion yanki desaparece asi...
• Re: SURE POWER 1315 now Progressive Dynamics
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:02:38 -0800
  ...I must say I was impressed with PD as a company, I was installing an ASI camper interior from 1982 Vanagon into a newer...
• Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:46:27 -0500
  ...You see the same behaviour in Japanese CEOs, and elsewhere in Europe and Asia. > > Whereas North American CEOs hardly ever resign over such things...
• Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Little
  Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:08:37 EST
  ...that's an automatic. I find out now it only gets 16mpg. Aside from a tune -up, any ideas on how to increase it?
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 18:24:51 -0700
  ...I'll never forget the first time I was invited to go for a trip in an '82 Diesel ASI converison VW Vanagon. I...
• Questions on Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:32:34 -0500
  ...Rebuilt tranny, and installation? Replacing an AC compressor? Rear brake shoes, CV boots? Shocks? Decent paint job? Rear Bumper? All for a 1981 ASI...
• Shore Power Cord Reel?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:13:53 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002CVTKEM/sbw That's 11.5 x 5 x 15.2 inches. I'd be sorely tempted...
• Re: ASI/Riviera headcount and one for sale
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 18:24:15 -0700
  ...Bernavich adam f grove wrote: > Hi all, > > I have an 83 ASI Diesel (4 speed) camper for sale in Seattle if anyone is > interested...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
  Mon, 10 May 2004 14:58:23 -0400
  Does anyone know if the Westie pop top seal will work on my ASI conversion? Being from the PacNW, it would be great to...
• Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:11:26 -0700
  ...You see the same behaviour in Japanese CEOs, and elsewhere in Europe and Asia. > > Whereas North American CEOs hardly ever resign over such things...
• Re: Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 15:47:10 -0700
  In my 1983 ASI, the HydroFlame heater is mounted in the bottom cabinet just behind the driver's (left side) seat. The ASI uses...
• Re: [WetWesties] Roadhaus - MS Streets & Trips / GPS Incompatibility
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:02:40 -0600
  ...Amazon currently has MS Streets & Trips 2003 for $9.99 > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006IZC8/102-1152678-0317750 .....plus $30.00...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:35 -0700
  ...The ASI propane tank does have a gravel guard. I took the fitting off the leaking side, then reinstalled it. It was still leaking...
• Re: Good Multi- Gas detector?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 2 May 2012 14:07:45 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000NPIYDC/sbw/ I haven't used it often, but it works well. I don't think it...
• Re: [Adventurewagen] AW on ebay -- Buy It Now $1800
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:44:04 -0600
  Bogus mpg #s & junk AW interior aside, I see 1800.00. This would make a nice camper. Still would need to see to ck...
• Grrrr.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:46:07 -0500
  ...NOT change does that equal dead cyl.? Bad plug? Possible cause ps- van will not do above 30mph Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:43:45 +1300
  >With all of the nifty kit cars around and even recent Asian muscle cars >avaliable it just seems more practical to get one to...
• Lanolinl for rust proofing
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 13:11:47 -0700
  Entity Alistair Bell spoke thus: > As an aside, I found one source stating that the much venerated "Cosmolene" > was a mixture of petroleum jelly...
• Re: Hole in floor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 04:29:32 EST
  ...the ASI's had the cheezy american conversion van style tables, which mount into a socket cut into the floor.. we had a '86...
• Re: Dominic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:19:56 -0700
  > on my 81 ASI: > Whats the orange light mean, Don't know, mine doesn't seem to do anything. I would like to know...
• =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BWetWesties=5D_1985_VW_Vanagon_ASI_=93Westy=94_=2411?= =?windows-1252?Q?=2C000_obo_=2D_=2411000_=28Ashland=29?=
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:05:40 -0700
  ...Sounds like seasonal pricing to me. (that said, I've never had a really close look at the differences between the ASI and Westy...
• sf bay area mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Sat, 14 Jun 1997 11:04:04 -0700
  aside from fred's garage in mountain view, any of you sf bay area folks have any favorites? gotta get ready for a big...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:16:13 -0700
  ...But then again I'm Asian. To me all old short fat guys look > like Al Knoll. =). > I'm trying to figure out who...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:35:56 -0700
  ...It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant would be > much easier because they are designed to go on a regular...
• Re: state inspection
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kessler
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 16:40:10 -0500
  ...I've never had a vehicle pass an inspection at an inspection station that was run by Asians, Arabic owners. I've always been...
• Re: Country homes to Westfalia pop-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:21:13 EDT
  ...they installed the westy poptop in place of the ASI poptop.. so yes it can be done.. fyi i have a westy poptop for...
• Vanagon prices in the East (Coast)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 1995 15:34:05 -0300
  ...very good condition exterior, 4spd, heads appeared dry, $10,900Cdn 1984 ASI conversion, 75K miles, pop-top, upper bed, propane furnace with wall thermostat...
• battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:47:46 -0700
  ...anyone having this isolator? https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00WTAFR5W/ezvid02-20?th=1 If not, could you please recommend one to...
• [Fwd: Euro: Drive: FIX 85 Volkswagen vanagon, Poor-idle]
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 21:25:13 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI RivieraII '83.5 Wasserleaker [message/rfc822]
• 85 ASI Conversion - A/C Issues
  Historical mailing list - Jen Egan
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 14:08:06 -0700
  Hi Everyone, I have an 85 Vanagon with an ASI camper conversion. The A/C unit has never worked very well. It will blow...
• Re: Beware ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:24:01 -0700
  ...Department web site at http://www.itd.ci.jax.fl.us/ Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D
• Re: Dometic in an ASI
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 19:54:18 -0700
  ...Dometic in an ASI Is the fridge in propane mode meant to only operate with the thermostat at 0? I can get my fridge...
• Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:24:24 -0800
  ...The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs) > Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator wrote: > > > > For the sake of clarity, my ASI camper has a diesel...
• WTB: Starter for '84 Wasserboxer (MT)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 12:18:45 -0700
  ...stash that they are willing to part with? Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II (Reliable) '83.5 Wasserleaker GL (Not so reliable)
• Re: best propane heater & location in Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 19:47:02 -0700
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D
• Re: Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Glenn
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 16:07:46 -0600
  I have a 1985 ASI, so they continued making them for a while into the 1980's. It is the same basic layout, but...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:19 -0700
  ...I don't see one on your ASI tank. Yes, the vent SHOULD face down to help keep it free of debris, but somehow...
• Re: cheap '85 vanagon Country Homes Popup camper on Samba
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:25:41 -0700
  ...Time, > syncro@gmail.com writes: > > > do you mean ASI? yes it looks like an ASI/Riviera but i thought they went > belly up before...