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  • Fw: [Syncro] 86 Syncro Vanagon F.S. Weekender Interior
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:13:45 -0600
    ...K&N air filter, have 1.4 ratio rockers and Aussie chip new in box. > $6500.00 obo. Karl/Westyman will have it 1st...
  • Vans in europe?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Oct 1995 13:53:38 +0500
    ...Have you ever seen a shot of Palestine without a white Peugeot 404 in it? Wonder why? I ran into a couple of Aussies...
  • Pauter Ratio Rockers: Installed and Working?
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 11:56:56 -0400
    ...I would install the Aussie chip at the same time. PS I sent a similar message from my blackberry about 6 hours ago and...
  • Re: /f die silberne schnecke
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 18:56:13 -0400
    ...meier > > Hallo Michael > Blindschleiche ist eine Eidechse, die wie eine Schlange aussieht. > Guter Name fuer einen VW camper. Ich nenne meinen 90 westy JAWS...
  • Re: mixing oils-thanksgiving...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 10:37:56 -0800
    ...Most of us Aussies have no idea what that's all about! [text/html]
  • Re: SUV's....how the name came about
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 2 Aug 2002 22:36:29 +1200
    ...The Aussies claim to have INVENTED the pickup, which they call "utility" or ute. Like most such claims, I doubt it is true. But...
  • Re: more free rims, near San Diego - Irked by "rims"
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:27:33 -0400
    ...I have seen them by the thousands, all across India and eaten from them many times! Yes, for the Aussies and Kiwi's its...
  • Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 13 Dec 2003 22:57:56 +1300
    ...I have an Aussie ad for the Sprinter in front of me, and it ain't the low-roof nose that I see. I...
  • Re: New headlight protectors set available for square headlights.
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Wed, 3 May 2017 11:07:36 -0700
    ...The Aussie version had metal supports. Whereas, these are all plastic with curved edges to engage the opening around the rectangular headlights. Later, I...
  • Re: T7 California Concept... this needs to come to the USA!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:02:52 -0400
    ...proposed T7 concept will be closer to $70k USA, based on Aussie site quote of $97.7k AUD. > > New tech includes a campervan control...
  • Re: Facebook, does it really work?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:13:45 -0700
    ...Jim’s voice sound like Eric? Did you give him an Aussie accent? >> >> I would :-) >> >> Alistair >> >>>> On Mar 24, 2020, at 7:56 PM...
  • Re: /f die silberne schnecke
    Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 14:42:01 -0700
    ...meier > > > > Hallo Michael > > Blindschleiche ist eine Eidechse, die wie eine Schlange aussieht. > > Guter Name fuer einen VW camper. Ich nenne meinen 90 westy JAWS...
  • Re: australia westy - how to buy
    Historical mailing list - David Yates
    Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:41:21 +1000
    ...http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/ This covers all VW's not just vans, but is a great source. Join easily and make use of...
  • Re: Vanagon Nirvana in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
    Mon, 12 Jun 2000 00:28:52 PDT
    ...In fact at that time, the British pound was >going through the roof and Aussies were staying away in droves. > >My vw was a...
  • Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:24:49 EST
    ...I have an Aussie ad for the Sprinter in front of > me, and it ain't the low-roof nose that I see. I...
  • Re: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 09:12:45 -0800
    ...can't rely on Chinese or Aussie icebreakers � =(:D) � � � � � � � mike ________________________________ From: Bob Anderson <ROBERTANDERSON294@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, January...
  • Re: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:35:03 -0800
    ...check out Roo Bars on Aussie Rigs .. some have a whole cage over the front end ....from bumper to roof above the windshield. you...
  • Re: VW monitoring this site? was: List CD $$$$
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:06:17 -0700
    ...Lets face it, some of our guys have a lot more knowledge that their own technical fellows ( sorry an Aussie term ). I am sure...
  • Re: Digifant II... ?
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 00:07:10 -0800
    ...a Digitool work with this system? > > Can I use one the Aussie power chips? > > What magazine would be most helpful in upgrading this new...
  • Re: Vegemite & Oreo cookies (F)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 20 Oct 1998 20:07:48 -0400
    ...I wait till Friday to suggest this??? It would help the Aussie dollar! > If there is sufficient demand I could persuade someone here to...
  • Re: Digifant II... ?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:48:34 -0800
    ...a Digitool work with this system? Can I use one the Aussie power chips? What magazine would be most helpful in upgrading this new...
  • Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 26 Nov 2005 22:42:23 +1300
    ...I have recently discovered Aunger (an Aussie make) silicone blades. They have dual slots to fit both 6mm & 8mm arms. These are available in...
  • Re: Friday: A good USA, Aussie, Euro campsite web page
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:42:27 -0500
    Malcolm, thanks for posting this, some folks might find it useful. I checked a couple of states and locations just to get a feel...
  • Re: Ben's guessing competition {was AMC / German Cylinder Heads (LVC)}
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:27:47 -0700
    ...I did expect some Aussie to answer this. The article said they only had one in their registry from the country I found them...
  • Re: Vegemite.
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Tue, 20 Oct 1998 00:35:41 -0700
    ...So please don't degrade such a fine useful Aussie product. Personally I would never eat the bloody stuff myself. Ray. PS Joel if...
  • Importing SA Vans
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 13 May 1999 21:57:49 -0700
    ...I guess that is why >>they are considered luxury vehicles over there. > > Since the Aussies drive on the wrong side of the road, too...
  • Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:27:08 +1200
    My 1984 Caravelle GL was brought over a few years ago from Australia by its then owner (dunno how many Aussies owned it over...
  • FS: nearly new Digifant 022D ECU
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 00:12:34 EDT
    ...ECU because it is the only one that can take the Aussie Power chip, Plus the ECU has been in service for less than...
  • Re: emergency--gasoline leak
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Tue, 30 May 2000 08:54:08 -0600
    ...I saw a later show (2 years later) and he showed the patch - still holding, baked from the Aussie sun. Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta...
  • Re: engine miss
    Historical mailing list - Peter Pollard
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:02:21 -0500
    ...want a digi tool lol !!! >If any one can help and Aussie please let me know. >All the best SyncroPete. >PS great site thank...
  • Re: Eurovans future (now-vw does not make sportscars)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:30:31 +1200
    ...The early US Golf (Rabbit) handling was slagged by Australian magazines, while the Aussie-market ones were lauded. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
  • Re: Molassas To Fix Rust -- New Scientist Article & Vegemite??
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Mundy
    Sat, 15 Sep 2001 23:36:04 +1000
    ...The reason we Aussies can eat it, is because our mothers and their mothers fed it to us when we were babies and it...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:46:48 -0800
    ...of luck for good brake pads. > > > > Curious have you tried the aussie PRB Deluxe Organic > http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p...
  • Re: Money orders to pay for services
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 12 Feb 2005 23:38:53 +1300
    ...No import >restrictions or duty on trade between our two countries, yet the postal >service wont accept Aussie money orders. Dont!!! repeat, dont !! mention...
  • Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:32:02 -0800
    ...and the vehicle rolled several times (and the Aussie market demands much better suspension than US). >> since the only 'people sit right in front...
  • Re: New headlight protectors set available for square headlights.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 3 May 2017 11:43:35 -0700
    ...The Aussie version had metal supports. Whereas, these are all plastic with curved edges to engage the opening around the rectangular headlights. Later, I...
  • Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 21:55:14 EDT
    ...Starting in the same year, the right hand drive Vanagons had engines that turn the other way around! So beware of english and Aussie...
  • Re: size of 87 vs 91 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 19:19:28 -0500
    ...Starting in the same year, the right hand drive Vanagons had engines that turn the other way around! So beware of english and Aussie...
  • Re: Redline Gearoil success
    Historical mailing list - Dom
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 04:31:52 +1000
    ...For all Aussie listee's out there and all else interested in the global expansion of a good product, there is a mobile number...
  • Re: Those 20 Aussie Power Chips out there...How do you like it??
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:57:26 -1000
    What are the changes that you have noticed? I absolutely love my bus with the new mods... plenty of power when I need it...
  • Re: ETKA V5.3 CD problem
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:29:53 +1000
    ...But in the meantime can anyone help a poor old aussie boy to come to grips with the 21st century technology. Please forgive my...
  • Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 20:32:41 -0700
    ...and that's on the tautest suspension available (Aussie & Euro). Being a rebodied no-fun Golf, that's a given. The original Beetle had...
  • Re: /f die silberne schnecke
    Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 21:15:22 -0700
    ...meier > > > > Hallo Michael > > Blindschleiche ist eine Eidechse, die wie eine Schlange aussieht. > > Guter Name fuer einen VW camper. Ich nenne meinen 90 westy JAWS...
  • Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 30 May 2004 21:45:27 +1200
    ...It transpired after the name-calling which followed that the magazine was correct, and that US-spec suspensions were being fitted to Aussie-market...
  • Autofrost R-406a replacement for R-12
    Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 20:06:02 -0700
    ...Of course, I'd offer my feedback to y'all in case it turns out to be a worthwhile discovery. (As an expat Aussie...
  • Aussie chip update
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 17:38:14 -0700
    OK - answered my own questions. Here's what I have: 1. Old chip can be pried out of its mount. GENTLY. Use a non...
  • Suggestion to Join the List at Vanagon.com
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 09:03:19 -0700
    ...Send a few Aussie dollars converted to US dollaars by postal money order to the address in the vanagon.com site. We (the members...
  • Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 2 Dec 2008 16:23:07 -0700
    ...and the vehicle rolled several times (and the Aussie market demands much better suspension than US). >> since the only 'people sit right in front...
  • Re: after market fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 18:25:14 -0500
    ...South Africans and Aussies know this, as many have tried and failed when switching fluid-related parts from Northern Hemisphere suppliers. Happy Friday G...
  • Re: [Syncro] Installing Aussie chip
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 18:59:54 -0700
    My chip was unsoldered and had a socket. So it was just a matter of pulling the old one out and pushing the new...
  • Friday
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 23:02:23 -0800
    ...Eager to demonstrate their flying skills for some visiting American pilots, the hotshot Aussies "buzzed" the virtual kangaroos in low flight during a simulation...
  • FWD: Re: Type 1 Crash test Ratings
    Historical mailing list - Flat Four
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 03:43:22 -0400
    ...Jeff Bathurst, NSW Australia 66 Aussie Beetle Marvin the Revbug "Keeping the Fweem Alive" ---------- > From: Flat Four <aircooledvw77t1@engineer.com> > To: VintagVW@listproc.sjsu...
  • Re: trip computer - Excellent Solution
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:51:33 EDT
    ...I purchased the EFI kit version from the Aussies about a year ago. Took about 2 weeks for delivery (very Vanagon vendor-like). Built...
  • Re: NVC Re: Wait a minute, I drive a Ford Falcon!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:44:10 +1300
    ...In about 1973 the car was enlarged and as far as I know changed completely, to a contemporary all-Aussie design (XA) sedan/wagon...
  • Past Info about the ECU upgrade READ Carefully(old info- FOR those that missed)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 22:18:22 EDT
    ...cost for 1 chip $450.00 Aussie @0.59 equals USD $265.00 10 chips $3500.00 Aussie @0.59 equals USD $2065.00...
  • Re: engine miss
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:57 -0500
    ...want a digi tool lol !!! >If any one can help and Aussie please let me know. >All the best SyncroPete. >PS great site thank...
  • Heute ist Freitag. Schtats again. :)
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Fri, 04 Nov 94 08:28:00 CST
    ...and here's where you all are. :) (if you aussies want the same treatment as the canadians, let me know ... i'll split you...
  • Re: Rough Cost of Half Lilley -- copyright
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:11:45 -0800
    ...Canadian money OK, and the Aussies and Kiwis can pay from their right hand pockets ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Davis <kdavis@QSILVER.NET> To...
  • Re: '84 value?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:34:05 -0800
    ...of luck for good brake pads. > > > > Curious have you tried the aussie PRB Deluxe Organic > http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p...
  • Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:22:30 -0800
    ...A constant complaint in the Aussie car magazines is that VW doesn't make a single can that handles well... a real turnaround from...