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• folding cot search
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 13:43:45 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I'm still holding out hope that I can repair my westy, but finding parts is going to be tough. Dave '71 Westfalia & SB
• Re: Cooling problems / engine swap
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:56:44 -0700
  Good luck on finding one for only a grand. I wouldn't trust the work, I spend almost twice that to buy one with...
• Finding Vanagon Owners in Bend OR
  Historical mailing list - Perle, Ben
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:06:44 -0800
  Am a new owner of a 87' Vanagon Syncrho and am living in Bend, Oregon. I was wondering if you had any other Vanagon...
• Re: Finding a slow battery drain
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 12:22:40 EST
  First, of course, have your battery checked out. Then, I've been told, isolate the drain by removing one fuse at a time and...
• bosch part number for diesel starter
  Historical mailing list - "Dave Bayer (by way of \"Carrington, Tom\" )"
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:12:30 -0400
  Hi- After not finding the starter for the diesel vanagon listed with anything other than VW part numbers (on any vendor's sites), I...
• FINDING FIRST GEAR
  Historical mailing list - suunytoday7
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:42:21 -0800
  My '89 GL 4 speed doesn't like going into first gear until it's warm. I'm talking about outside temperature at 45...
• Tire question?
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 29 May 2014 17:23:10 -0400
  ...I’m having a tough time finding 1 tire. Can anyone suggest an equivalent? I did a search in the Vanagon archives using “15...
• Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 2 May 2014 10:14:28 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing this, as far as finding materials, or options for different materials? Thanks David Boan
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:51:36 -0600
  Now there's a challenge�finding one! Bet there are a lot more 1960 VW buses still around, despite the fact that Falcons probably...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:02:01 -0700
  ...I was driving Starwagen, we didn't have any trouble finding each other when we met up for the sale.
• microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Paul and Catherine Lemiuex
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 20:42:21 -0700
  ...Having trouble finding a microwave that will work with a second battery and inverter. Does anyone have any experience, suggestions or comments? thank you...
• Re: Finding women like this (was Big Valves for me?)
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 13:36:38 -0400
  At 09:20 AM 4/25/03 -0700, you wrote: >the few girls that are in the school with me do better than the...
• Re: Who knows Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 06:23:09 EST
  ...Time, botalys@VIDEOTRON.CA writes: << Does someone can help me in finding Terry Kay; the email adress on its Vanagon Upgrades do not seems...
• Re: Advice request; 1986 Vanagon automatic Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:15:26 -0800
  RE: Finding a mechanic If this hasn't already been pointed out, check for mechanics here: <roadhaus.com> under Repair Shop Reviews. And those...
• Re: Vanagon Cover
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:48:36 -0700
  ...As for finding they are all imported from China, hell, what isn't these days? Jeff Toys? Was tha a trick question? Is it...
• Replacing window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:44:22 -0600
  ...I think that finding a nylon mosquito screen will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have for me....like...
• Battery Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:29:07 -0700
  ...When I look at deep cycle batteries all I am finding is� group 24, 27 and 29 all of which are too tall to...
• Finding vacuum leaks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:05:27 -0400
  I bet that a shop-vac and a stick of punk would be a useful method on a calm day or indoors. Punk is...
• Re: Trip Report: Westywoman has risen again!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:37:40 -0700
  --snip-- Other than the squishy brakes --snip-- The bus doesn't have a name yet --snip-- Dory (in Finding Nemo) "I shall call him...
• Tires in DC area
  Historical mailing list - Will Stewart
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 15:16:40 -0400
  Having trouble finding tires> Try Eastern off road in Fredrick MD. There used to be a Killer Tire warehouse on Kenilworth Ave. on the...
• Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Snow
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:56:52 -0700
  ...I haven't had any luck finding one around here. Thanks. Chris Riddle Athens, OH 85 weekender "Otto"
• How to find coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 14:03:13 -0400
  ...Are there any dyes I can add to "stain" the leak or any other ways of finding a coolant leak? Paul Borghese
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 23:52:35 -0400
  > You'll play hell finding any "CHEAP" Isetta's, Austin Mini's, or Mini > Cooper's, unless they are refugee's from the bone...
• reverse lights not working,
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:24:44 -0600
  ...I tried finding the "line fuse in engine compartment" that my haynes manual talks 'bout, but couldn't locate it. It would seem funny...
• Dead analog clock - any easy fixes
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:44:42 -0700
  Hi All, Since I have had zero luck finding a 1985 guage cluster with tach I am wanting to know if there is a...
• New to list question
  Historical mailing list - GDB-B&W-X.3.5
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:28:18 -0400
  I drive a mail route here in the midwest (US) and I'm interested in finding some information about RHD coverstions for a vanagon...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Thu, 12 May 2005 20:01:27 -0400
  ...on the Van but havent got that done yet...so Im finding my way on my own. I need to order a manual I...
• Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:35:56 -0700
  ...My problem is that I dont have the slightest clue as to how to go about finding where the short is. My electrical skills...
• Coffee list
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 20:07:04 -0700
  ...does anyone on the list know of an espresso or coffee list?? Tried all the usual means of finding one (Webcrawler, Yahoo etc.) w...
• '83 paint code
  Historical mailing list - Nate Richmond
  Wed, 24 May 2000 23:38:40 EDT
  ...Any help on finding the correct paint code is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Nate Richmond
• Re: gps
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:25:49 -0400
  ...I use Street Altas for regular driving, and AAA Map 'n' Go for finding campgrounds, etc. I love it and swear by it. I...
• Mendo Campout Update June 1 AM
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 06:55:06 -0700
  ...Will report this evening on findings. Here's the list as of this morning, June 1: Walter Balm Mike Miller Donna Stewart Robert Zezoff...
• Help finding a Fresh Air Hose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:21:50 -0500
  Hello, I have been searching for a Fresh Air Hose for my Crew Cab. I am assuming Vanagons use the same part. It connects...
• Re: RIP and Help finding an '87-91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:01:55 -0400
  Sorry to hear of your loss. I'll be all around the upper midwest this summer and will keep my eyes open, and let...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:35:51 -0800
  ...This is what I'm finding. And though not directly related to this topic, I'm also finding that i might have to alter...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:56:47 -0700
  "Robert, what are your findings ,here. Does a > locking strip make kicking > more difficult' Our studies under laboratory conditions consistently prove the plastic crud...
• '72 axl beem
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 12:07:21 EDT
  ...I have had NO luck in finding a '72 but have come across a few '74s. Will they work? I would like to be...
• Re: Synchro Tranny leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 11:27:16 -0300
  ...His Porsche engine should be finding all the weak spots, one after the other. tim s.
• I'm Looking for 1(or 2) Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 18:01:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone have any tips for finding one or two of these rare items? An archive search turned up nothing. Rob Halligan 87 Synco...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 20:50:52 -0400
  Per - I'm torn between finding one of the '84 LeMans turbo 13Bs -500HP/8000rpm & 326ft.lb./7500rpm- OR one of the '91 LeMans...
• Seat belt retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Ken Verheyen
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 17:22:40 -0700
  ...belts? I am trying to install them and am having trouble finding out where to connect them and if the factory belts will work...
• Re: Test Drive
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:08:28 -0400
  ...Is this common finding? ...due to the wheel size? JRM
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 14:54:02 -0800
  At 12/25/2005 02:36 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote: >Right now I'm only getting 1 volt at the brake lights with the...
• Re: Hellp....need dismantelers names
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 20:28:41 -0600
  ...My problem is finding the heat protective insulators...but I'm working on that also. Bill '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] (171,000mi) '82 California...
• Re: rough roads addendum
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 20 May 1999 17:11:36 -0400
  ...Finding mechanics which are familiar with the Syncro Vanagon is difficult but in our area finding mechanics familiar with 2wd Vanagons is also difficult...
• Re: I-4 coversion developing power troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 27 May 2009 11:13:44 -0700
  ...I don't recall exactly where in the harness the OBD wires are but if OBD connector not present, finding the OBD wires could...
• Re: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 09:19:24 -0500
  ...for Vanagons. > There is little problem finding passenger tires with an adequate load rating, the problem is finding passenger tires that can take more...
• Re: J. C. Whitney Catalog
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 13:06:10 -0400
  They have an online catalog + can order regular catalog.Haven't had much luck finding anything online. www.jcwhitney.com Good Luck - MAX Oly...
• More questions from a rookie Vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:44:29 EST
  Any way of finding caps for factory Wolfsburg alloys for my 87 and the rubber ring/seal for the rear hatch lock? or are...
• Re: Offsets
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 22:45:02 -0800
  ...Now finding a set is another story. Hear tell the UrQ folks like 'em a alot. It was the factory rally wheel of choice...
• aux. battery wiring and ACR issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:14:22 -0800
  ...I've posted my findings and sketched up my aux. battery wiring in this post on my blog: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/01...
• Re: Finding a mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:52:37 -0500
  Stuart, Check this link to Larry Chases site - it has shop recomendations from other Vanagon/VW owners. http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php Good...
• Re: Maps vs GPS
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:44:39 -0700
  ...which for me is a good thing because while i'm good at > maps i'm REALLY bad at finding my way around - less...
• cylinder head temp sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 11:27:19 -0800
  ...So I am really impressed that it ran at all after finding so many problems. Well anyway on to the question So here is...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 26 May 2011 11:19:19 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz | |So, should I look into finding a way to put a loop back where |mine was evidently removed? Or maybe doing so...
• Re: strange Clicking Noise from engine compartment (??)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:48:22 -0400
  ...I've never had any trouble finding one of those, though, and the behavior didn't vary wildly as this apparently does. d
• fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:49:56 -0400
  anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see...
• manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jul 1996 22:02:18 -0400
  ...didn't have it in the glove box, and I'm finding I need this little book more and more as this is my...
• Yoko 370 Availability
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:43:56 -0500
  ...Does anyone out there have any advice on finding some Yokohama 370's in the proper size and load rating. thanks, _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy...
• Any great mechanics in Denver area?
  Historical mailing list - d. m. simms
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:54:55 -0600
  Just moved here a while back and am having trouble finding a great mechanic to keep my '87 going. Any names would be appreciated...