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  • Re: Phrydae Topic: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:06:51 -0800
    ...Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time? I live in my Westy full time. March 1st will make it 11 years. Have you...
  • Re: brakes
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:58:53 -0400
    ...How do you shim the lower brake shoe mount? And how do you know if you have full shoe contact? I just completed a...
  • Re: 30-50 challenge
    Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:56:07 -0700
    ...1/4 full Tires: 185R14 ----- Original Message ---- From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 8...
  • Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 May 2012 18:10:33 -0400
    ...Ford is doing is phasing out the full size Econolines.. the full size Transit will replace it. ford sells more full size vans than...
  • Re: Alternator upgrade note
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:12:59 -0600
    ...Adding >additional batteries increases the load (and drag) on the engine, even if >they are fully charged. A fully charged battery is a significant...
  • front capt chairs with armrests available, fully recline
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:09:34 -0500
    ...they fully recline. the tracks have been modded to slide right into the vanagon. fit all vanagons. check out thread on samba for pics...
  • Re: Accelerator Cable (Now have full throttle)
    Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 00:04:13 -0700
    Greetings all. Thanks for all the info on the accelerator cable. Full throttle switch now working. Used the method of the brick on the...
  • Re: Help for a guy in Belgium
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:22:16 -0800
    Check the "full throttle enrichment switch" for proper function. When it fails in the open position, it tells the brain to go full rich...
  • Re: Retractable Antenna
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:11:42 -0400
    > Does anyonesell a fully retractable antenna > that works on the Vanagon? Yes, we sell a fully retractable Hella antenna for $14.95. http://busdepot...
  • Full Timer Needs Help In Colorado
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 6 Mar 2008 12:48:46 -0500
    A lady Vanagonaut has fried her motor after (apparently) receiving some bad advice (drove it without water pump belt.) She is a 'full timer...
  • Re: Stupid question - is a "turn" = to one full revolution
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:38:30 -0500
    Frank Schultz wrote: > two full revolutions (360 degrees x 2)? You've got it. Four quarter turns = one turn. Mike ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the...
  • Re: 100+ pics from High Country Bus Festival!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 21:40:52 -0700
    ...I also have some > night shots by the full moon and some shots of the camp fire. I > suggest selecting the "slideshow" option. > > > > Click...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:09:54 EST
    ...I have often thought of getting some form of > camper type van but have never been really fond of the full blown Westy > campers...
  • Re: Well, well well... the fuel pump!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:51:23 -0500
    What you need to consider is that the fuel tank is full of crud. Did you run it near empty recently? If so,I...
  • thermostat
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 18:08:17 -0600
    If the thermostat fails in an air cooled VW engine, it fully expands, opening the flaps fully. That engine likes the thermostat and flap...
  • Re: Syncro Springs List Purchase Homework Assignment ADDENDUM
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 9 Jun 1999 12:40:03 -0400
    ...However, ideally, we should > take one measurement fully unloaded and one fully > loaded. the more time we put into this phase gathering > relevant data...
  • Re: How much oil?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Wed, 18 Mar 2015 05:37:01 -0400
    ...In order to reach that hard to reach level of just below full, I filled it full until fluid was overflowing, then removed my...
  • Re: Dan H's Heater
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 14 Feb 1995 15:01:33 CST6CDT
    ...I disagree with full heat at full fan for 2 reasons: 1.) I don't think anyone with ANY water cooled volkswagen gets full...
  • Re: more propane questions
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:22:51 -0500
    ...In other words the hissing and slight leak is normal while going from full open to full closed. If you leave the valve half...
  • Fw: Gas Saving Tips
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:46:05 -0800
    Re the HALF FULL rule: Is the decreased fuel economy (from dragging around that extra fuel), compensated for the lessening of the fuel evaporation...
  • Four wheel alignment--Empty, Half Load, or Full Load??
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:00:45 -0400
    ...In the Bentley manual on page 44.2, it lists three different configurations for the alignment---Empty, Half Load, Full Load I would think...
  • Re: OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
    Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 21:10:52 -0700
    ...the gas gauge on my '82 vanagon drops to half full and stays there until i fill-up again, when it returns to full...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Fuel_gauge_doesn=E2=80=99t_show_full?=
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:00:21 -0700
    ...If I don't do that the gauge will show 3/4 full when the gas filler nozzle clicks off. On Sun, Aug 28...
  • Re: wetfalia stock weight
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:49:08 -0700
    Two of us on the road for a week with almost full tank of gas & almost full water tank tipped the trip truck scales...
  • fold out rear seat ?
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:14:20 -0800
    ...What i have been watching for is either the cabinets and rear fold out seat from a Westfalia or even just the full width...
  • Re: Throttle switches on 1.9 WBX
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:15:16 -0700
    ...At full throttle, the switch will set the O2 sensor reading to full lean, causing the injectors to fully enrich the mixture, and if...
  • Picasso Moon Campout!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Mon, 11 Sep 2000 17:50:54 -0400
    ...proud member http://www.FullMoonBusClub.com Repost By: Tom and Dana Cates Asheville, NC 83 Air-cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi' http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/ A...
  • Full throttle switch for 1984 Vanagon (Calif. 1.9 Digijet)
    Historical mailing list - Kip Alder
    Thu, 10 Jul 1997 09:00:01 -0600
    If there is anyone on the list who has a full throttle switch for an 84 1.9L I would be interested in buying...
  • Re: FS: 83 Camper in Oregon
    Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 18:37:48 -0700
    ...The >interior is unusual; check it out. > >http://home.earthlink.net/~jcrockett/ > > Looks like a full ASI camper kit, with a lot of similarities...
  • Re: rattling window
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 30 Aug 2006 23:36:46 -0400
    ...don't drive with it fully closed". But, in that it's Wednesday, I have to ask ... is the whistle coming from the main...
  • Air cooled Westy EGR parts
    Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
    Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:40:08 -0500
    ...may be different than the 49 states model. -- 1985 Full Westy "Rustfalia" 1982 Full Westy "dead engine" 1991 GL 1972 Honda Z600 2 cyl
  • Re: Who Is Living in Their Vanagon Full Time?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:25:28 -0800
    I am living full time in my Westy. March 1st will make it 11 years. A little cozy, but have you seen the price...
  • Re: full westy -vs- weekender
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 29 Aug 2003 13:16:25 -0400
    I have a full camper and a 7 passenger .... the 2 extremes. I need the 7 pass for hauling big things and for when...
  • Fully-charged battery for alternator install?
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Thu, 6 May 2010 12:29:44 -0600
    ...Fully-charged battery for alternator install? > > > I read something recently in the archives referencing a fully- > charged = > battery when installing a new alternator. I...
  • Sacramento: free tires
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Fri, 31 Oct 1997 06:24:51 -0800
    ...They really aren't safe for a fully-loaded Vanagon, but if you are on a college-student budget, well... Interested parties can email...
  • FS: Syncro.org springs and OME Shocks for syncro
    Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
    Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:07:33 -0700
    I have a full set of brand new Syncro.org Springs Old Man Emu Shocks this is a brand new never used full set...
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 16:08:47 EDT
    ...Start will 2 to 3 times FLA (Full Load Amperage). George
  • Re: 2013 California
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:25:04 -0600
    Jeff wrote: > The American full-size van is soon to be extinct. Then there's hope! > Nissan already is selling a full-sized van...
  • FS-Full set of stock vanagon steel rims + disk style wheel covers
    Historical mailing list - JR Denton
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:42:57 -0400
    For Sale- Full set of 5 vanagon steel rims (no tires), 4 stock disc style wheel covers......make an offer. I have upgraded to...
  • Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
    Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:22:27 -0800
    ...Full colour, and full of useful > tips-definitely worth a look! All the best, Dave Perry 87 Syncro > > > http://user.icx.net/~penclnck/gauges...
  • Re: Sucky Gas Mileage
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 3 May 2013 10:37:32 -0700
    ...you+get+better+mileage+with+a+full+tank+of+gas&aq=1&oq=better+mileage+with+a+full+tank&aqs=chrome.2.57j0l3.10968j0...
  • Re: FOUR full size headlights?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:20:46 -0500
    ...FOUR full size headlights? Dear list, My 87 Syncro has a different upper grill with four full sized rectangular eadlights. Never seen this before...
  • Re: Filling the Propane Tank
    Historical mailing list - Dan
    Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:48:47 -0500
    not only when the tank is full. vapor comes out when it is low, liquid will come out when full. Dan ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: '78 Voyager
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lee
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 00:49:22 -0800
    Bill wrote: > The voyager name was applied to some Plymouth full size vans, back > before the > mini-vans were produced. Yes, indeed. I have...
  • Re: Tristar Prices FWIW
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sat, 18 Nov 2000 08:53:54 -0500
    > You could buy a refurb Unimog, rides worse than the tristar, verrrry noisy. > Fully refurb ~20K for a 1968. Or a Series II 109...
  • Re: full throttle switch boost?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:18:47 -0400
    ...full throttle switch boost? If you have a digitool hooked up when the full throttle switch is made up, you will see the volts...
  • Battery/Alternator/Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:44:38 -0600
    ...Be sure that the alternator is tested at full load and full RPM. When the original alternator failed in my Syncro, there was a...
  • Re: Loctite
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
    ...65°F - 300°F (-54°C - 149°C) Fixture 10 min. — Full Cure 24 hrs Loctite® Blue Threadlocker 242 Medium strength. Removable grade up...
  • Re: These German ATE Pads ever sold by VW Dealerships as OEM? (pics)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 5 Apr 2009 09:08:33 -0700
    ...On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 12:43 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ATEbrakePadsFront.jpg/ATEbrakePadsFront-full;init...
  • Re: where to get a full throttle switch?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:54:31 -0700
    ...where to get a full throttle switch? > Well the wise people on the list have convinced me I need a full throttle > switch so...
  • FS: Eurovan front capt. chairs w/ armrests (fully recline) FITS VANAGON
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 May 2016 13:55:11 -0400
    ...they are grey velour and fully recline. they have adjustable armrests and padded adjustable headrests. these will fit all vanagons and vanagon westys. the...
  • Re: Oil on the rear window!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 May 1997 15:39:38 PST
    ...At the full mark the cam shaft is submerged in oil, the only source of lubrication for the lobe-to-tappet surfaces. The shaft...
  • OH NO!!- Fuel gauge stuck at Full
    Historical mailing list - Jim Spevacek
    Mon, 6 Oct 1997 09:29:03 CST
    ...After restarting, the gauge goes to full. I know that my Westy Syncro has been a constant 20 m.p.g. vehicle. I haven...
  • Fuel Gauge
    Historical mailing list - Berry
    Wed, 2 Sep 1998 13:46:32 -0500
    My 82 Vanagon diesel fuel gauge will only show a little over half full even when the tank is full. I had a new...
  • sunroof under front fiberglass
    Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
    Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:04:40 -0500
    ...we seldom use our front storage, and would like the light in. -- 1985 Full Westy "Rustfalia" 1982 Full Westy "on the mend" 1972 Honda...
  • Re: Friday NVC: Ford may import Transit (Westfalia converts this)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 25 May 2012 15:38:38 -0700
    Yeah....and with all those full sized Transits there will be lots and lots of parts and service available nationwide.� Also, my understanding is...
  • Re: Botched Coolant Flush Implications?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:22:52 -0700
    ...Then fill the one > behind the license plate door to full and keep an eye on it over the > course of the next couple...
  • Re: Accelerator Cable
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Wed, 17 Jun 1998 01:05:17 EDT
    ...I was checking my throttle switch today and was curious about the full throttle switch. If you depress the gas pedal all the way...
  • Re: Full Westy vs "Weekender" Pop-Top Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
    Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:21:53 -0700
    ...get the full deal cuz it is SO nice to cook inside (esp. coffee in the morning), the fridge is SO much better than...
  • Re: Full Westy vs Weekender
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:08:04 -0700
    I have a weekender after a full Westy and I too miss the sink. We tend to camp with friends so cooking in the...