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• Re: HELP!!!! does anyone on this list have a '89 Blue Wolfsburg Edition?????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 06:58:59 -0500
  > The bluestar color is named...: "starblue-metallic" > FWIW, this color was also available on the '89 Golf Wolfsburg. I had two '89 Stratos Blue...
• Re: South African Grille headlight conversion on an 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:28:00 -0700
  --- Jim Thompson <jim@KARMANNGHIA.COM> wrote: > Wonder why they didn't put the "modern" Fuse box in the Syncro? FWIW: My CDN 1991 Syncro...
• Re: Making Dash vid. Nd. Heater ........
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:50:59 -0800
  ...pop! " FWIW, it was adhesive holding plastic parts of housing together at centre near fan. I managed to carefully get screwdriver in there to...
• Re: VW of America/Tattoo/Towing With A Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:28:47 -0400
  FWIW, I often tow my little Cox Cadet 220 "Floptop" camping trailer with my '85 Westy and its 1.9 engine. It's pretty...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:33:38 -0400
  ...Their package says, "Made in USA" (FWIW). > > Mike > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• High Idle Speed Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Dec 95 09:43 CST
  ...I would greatly appreciate any help/suggestions that could >be offered. FWIW, I had high idle problems, but ONLY when the temperatures were at...
• Interest in clear US spec sidemarkers?
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 11:55:23 -0700
  ...and thought I would pass the info on to the list. FWIW, I've dealt with this seller (Cullen) in the past, and he...
• Hoax: was RE: Nostradamus (FWIW)
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 12:01:27 -0400
  ...Nostradamus (FWIW) The address you gave doesn't work. Please clarify. Charles '85 Westy At 10:09 AM 9/13/01 -0400, Ken Hunter...
• Re: Refrigerator drain plug
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:53:29 -0400
  At 12:47 PM 6/27/2013, Alistair Bell wrote: >FWIW, I did for a couple of years with no plug, I don't...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:25 -0400
  At 03:37 PM 3/30/2011, neil n wrote: >FWIW Robert, the buzzer you may be hearing is located on engine oil >pressure...
• Re: 71?-79 headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 11:22:06 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1995, michael heron wrote: > never see it once they are installed. fwiw the local ripoff/scamartists > wrecking yard hayman's (could you concur more...
• Re: Speaking of jacks . . .
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 21 Jun 1997 15:15:47 -0700
  >> Where should the jack be stashed on a '91 Westfalia? (FWIW I won't be >> surprised to find that I don't have one...
• Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 19:06:02 -0400
  FWIW ----This quote: "Marvel Mystery oil is a very light naptha-based machine oil with wintergreen and a little phosphorous in it. Many lightplane...
• Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 20:10:01 -0400
  FWIW, we currently have the correct Bosch pump on sale, for $149. This is $40 to $60 less than just about anywhere else - and...
• Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:09:17 -0700
  ...a 1 year >warranty. >Does that sound like a good deal? FWIW, here in SLC, I paid $75 for a fix of my speedo...
• Re: VW Solar Battery Panels
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:09:26 -0500
  FWIW I bought one of these at Busses Nowhere Near the Arch for $25, and I would say it's worth about $20. Dave...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:13:44 -0700
  ...s green :( > > I think that means it's coolant with phosphate... FWIW -- Sierra is green and is possibly the most widely available over-the...
• Re: Libelous Remarks (Long) (Was Re: Bus Boys Saga continues)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:26:43 -0700
  ...now it's time for me to step into the fray, FWIW. Hoo boy! Stay tuned for the next spine-tingling episode of "As...
• Re: a Friday topic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:27:36 -0700
  FWIW, AOHell 6.0 is HTML only. Plain text is not an option. (I run a couple other lists and finally just gave up...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 10:06:36 -0600
  ...Wonder what they sold for, as they are gone? FWIW, Tom
• Re: Rear hatch vibration Why all vanagon sound alike
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:23:19 -0700
  ...decoupled mass loaded vinyl but I have a lot to learn. FWIW, I cut a sheet of this to cover the rear area maybe...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:43:52 EST
  ...1/ buy a fire extinguisher ...was that too cheeky? ;) (fwiw: i bought two this weekend) Naw not at all , But do not buy a...
• Re: Is site up?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 May 2009 14:35:02 -0400
  ...Is anybody there? I haven't received a post in over > a week. > > Did the server get fixed? > > Do I need to resubscribe? > > > FWIW...
• Re: Baja in October!!!! [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 11:59:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Baja in October!!!! > >To: "Multiple recipients of list" <vanagon@lenti> > > FWIW: The full moon in October is the first weekend -- nice "nightlight" > feature... If...
• Re: KYB shock install
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  12 Oct 96 22:05:48 EDT
  ...then smooth out as the movement of the piston calms down. FWIW, I can't tell when it happens in my van. Maybe in...
• Re: Parts Place
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 03:19:37 -0400
  ...to have my Parts Place for Volkswagens catalog at my elbow > > (FWIW I've only had good experiences with Parts Place. Their number is...
• interesting lug nut wrench
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 11:49:41 -0800
  ...to provide a 32:1 gear ratio (though I don't know if that truly translates into a 32:1 mech. advantage). FWIW Alistair
• Re: Broken TiiCO header pipe help?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 12:56:25 -0500
  ...hole type I needed.) I still have that one, if it is the type you need (I'm up in Tyson's Corner, FWIW.)
• Re: 90 Automatic Trans Problems
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 23:17:54 -0500
  ...plus installation so I had a local shop do the work. FWIW, I still have 2 auto transmissions available, brand new, not the rebuilt...
• Re: windows (where do you find one for $125?)
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Thu, 27 May 1999 21:49:35 -0500
  ...Thanks. -- John >FWIW - The entire mechanism (motor wiring etc) is available for less >than $125.00 new. Look around at you local FLAPS. Used...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Racks are Wunderbar!
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 17:50:18 -0700
  FWIW my old-style Paulchen, originally purchased in 1986, has these locking C clamps. I purchased it used in 1998. The C clamps would...
• Tools @ Sears - Canuck members
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 29 May 2001 09:17:15 -0600
  ...of 10 "professional series" open/box wrenches for $30 (half off). FWIW Keith Adams Calgary, AB, CA 86 Westy "Roxy" / 87 Syncro project "Hugh...
• Volgon (was Re :75 mph......)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:22:49 +0200
  Hi ! FWIW my -88 Vanagon with a 2.1 litre Volvo engine will run 90 mph ( on my speedometer ;-) ) without problems the max power...
• bad headlight switch..(was:Re: Smoking Dash
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:40:50 EDT
  ...is it more serious. > > thanks > your headlight switch just grenaded. its always good to carry a spare.. fwiw, ive got some for sale.. chris
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 15:02:34 EST
  FWIW I have about 3k on my Tiico in a 87 Automatic Westi...I have AC and Power steering and no noticable vibration. I...
• Re: Fuel tank fun! -->need part!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:36:14 -0700
  >FWIW, none of the fuel lines or bushings on the gas tank appeared to be in bad repair.. Indeed, looking at my old ones...
• Distributor O Ring
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:38:21 +0000
  ...can't figure out exactly where it goes on the distributor-FWIW, neither my Vanagon nor my Super Beetle distibutors had this O ring...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:04:07 -0800
  ...Water > FWIW, IIRC, the air > cooled engine used in the Vanagon is similar or the same as engines in > late model Bays. > > FWIW? > > IIRC...
• Re: A mention in the Wall Street Journal, though the site is wrong
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 May 2011 07:40:34 -0700
  FWIW, from Westfalia.org: The Westfalia community's teacher, mentor and friend, Mike Soehnlein aka Capt, Mike passed away on February 1, 2011 after...
• Re: Video Players for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:09:22 -0500
  FWIW, I've found that with the rear heater removed (which many of us have done), a VHS cassette fits perfectly through the opening...
• Re: Screened Sliders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 22:44:12 EST
  ...hand) >> you need to make a spacer if youre using the bus jalousie windows. FWIW, i have instructions on how to do this. chris
• Re: Engine Conversiions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 07:59:52 -0600
  ...I have a 1993 Nissan Maxima V6 in my 1984 Westfalia, and I love it! > > Trouble free after 3k on the conversion.... > > FWIW.... > > James
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:47:50 -0700
  ...assembled wrong. Just clicked all the time > til it self destructed. FWIW all listers, Van-cafe has a great CV rebuild "how to" on...
• Removed my Dash video from site
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 23:25:28 -0800
  ...I've almost exceeded data transfer rates with my .mac account. FWIW, obviously the limits to the amount of data transfer one can have...
• Re: How do I remove these clamps???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 19:32:58 -0400
  ...Vanagon/photo#5071982140890273234 > > I guess I could use a hack-saw. FWIW, I do not need to save the hose. > > Thanks. Malcolm > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Choose the...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:45:48 -0500
  FWIW, I put a 2.1 engine into my '85 Westy keeping the Digijet system. However, I'm using a 2.1 (Digifant) air...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:59:07 -0700
  ...install a resistor to get accurate temp readings on my gauge. FWIW. It wasn't registering at all when I bought it. He's...
• Door Chime madness
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:51:55 -0800
  fwiw, I don't consider vanagons to have 'door chimes' but they do have a key buzzer ..... which I guess is what's being...
• Re: ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:41:44 EST
  ...I just called my local dealer's parts dept and their price is $16.28 EACH! >> FWIW, Audi 5000 lug bolts can be used...
• Re: Vanagon Mechanic For Hire
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:47:12 -0400
  Nice to hear someone say something nice about a technician Ron Semko Steve Elliott wrote: > FWIW, I recently had Ken do some work for...
• Syncro MPG
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 22:08:47 EST
  FWIW, our Syncro will go exactly 189 miles on one tank of gas while traveling at an average speed of 65 mph into a...
• Re: still searchin for my trusty ride!
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 21:18:20 -0700
  ...Often, the best deals I've >gotten almost seemed to find me - when I was paying attention. > >john > >. > > > FWIW, there's an $800 Vanagon...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:25:19 -0400
  FWIW, I have done a bunch of these for folks, even a bulk for one person. Basically VW just extended the internal latch with...
• Re: Brake Parts Recommendation/Advice
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:45:37 -0800
  ...You forgot to include your famous catch phrase: "bring money". <grin> FWIW, I am finding the Raysbestos *Premium* shoes to be ok. Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Fast German Auto Catalog On-line
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 21:13:26 -0500
  ...t show prices but lots of good parts numbers and > pictures. FWIW, you may want to check it out: > http://www.fastgermanauto.com/ > You...
• Re: headlights and plasma lights
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:39:15 -0600
  ...wouldn't have them on my vehicle, just > out of courtesy. FWIW,that's my take on them. Jim > My sediments exactly! Larry A.
• Re: Wires and otherwise (long)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 20 May 2002 17:34:04 -0700
  ...radio so it would function >properly with my dual-battery setup. FWIW, in German cars, brown wires are always ground wires. Dave -- Dave Carpenter...
• Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:52:12 -0800
  ...a FLAPS fuel filter before AND after the fuel pump, and FWIW, I'm running a Weber carb and a low pressure fuel pump...
• Re: TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - New, Rare Canadian Westfalia Sink Faucet
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:47:36 -0700
  FWIW here is my $10 sink faucet mod thst does about the same thing: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0209D...
• Turn signal system failure
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:21:26 -0600
  ...Then yesterday it started flashing again. Then today it quit again. FWIW a few days ago (before the problem started) I tried turning on...