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• Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:22:15 -0400
  ...Think that if it >were lubed with soap, the installation would have been possible. 'Sposed to lube it with graphite IIRC... d David Beierl...
• Re: Will someone please go KISS this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 03:27:40 EDT
  ...well…I was just thinking about the next pope-mobile… beats the heck outta a modified range-rover -steve volk IIRC, the PopeMobile is...
• Re: Propane Fill Question (Ontario, Canada)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 Jul 2013 11:25:10 -0400
  ...There's an eye-popping fine (fifty kilobucks IIRC) if you refill one of the little tanks and then transport it. Read the label...
• steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:24:09 -0800
  ...wheel's not centered when the wheels are pointed straight ahead. IIRC all I have to do is remove the steering wheel by taking...
• Re: Vent windows past 90 degrees -- nope
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:20:08 -0700
  ...so did mine on my '85 but NOT on my '90. IIRC the change came in '88 along with the change in airflow configuration...
• Re: Almost famous Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:15:13 EDT
  ...Bully;) IIRC, there were more than one of the Magnum PI Island Hopper vans. How abot thisIHave the poptop from the Westy in Nash...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:51:55 -0700
  ...I "think " Frank Condelli may have posted about that remedy ? Quite a bit less expensive, but a very reliable fix IIRC. Bob
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:43:23 -0600
  ...October?  Saw the ad > this morning.  About 1200.00 US total IIRC.  Whew!" > > ... guess I don't get your point? > I paid $520 ... not...
• Re: Fuel Tank Sender Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:03:55 -0400
  At 07:32 PM 7/28/2001, JOHN REYNOLDS wrote: >Whats' the IIRC stand for? >John Sorry -- If I Recall Correctly. But I've...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:36:14 EDT
  ...Check them out at: >> Chris, IIRC MSDS sells crossdrilled rotors but not a big brake kit. Bent
• Re: blue coolent
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 21:55:26 EST
  ...you get from the VW/Audi dealer. Autobahn brand. Same stuff you get from the BMW dealer. IIRC it is manufactured by BASF. BenT
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:13:51 -0800
  ...Have to check but IIRC it is the same on my 82. BenT
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:49:04 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/6avq3t3 IIRC, there's pics showing 15* installs on Syncros. You will likely find more vendor info too. Is the 22...
• Re: That will Buff Out - Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 8 May 2013 08:55:43 -0700
  IIRC, that's Ron's (Bus Depot) late Westy.:-( BenT sent from my electronic leash On May 8, 2013, at 7:09 AM, Jim...
• Re: Frydaye - New achievement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:25:55 -0500
  ...The cast-iron frame has a lot to do with it. IIRC the cumulative tension on those strings is something like 20 tons. Yrs...
• Friday NVC: basic Jetta AC question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:06:50 -0500
  ...Which is the low pressure side , the one near the compressor? Also, IIRC you have to jumper the compressor switch to override the low...
• Re: Oil sensor question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:23:49 -0500
  ...pump and easier to put in w/o the belts on. IIRC Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Sat, Jul...
• Re: Discount Tires (and Snows!) for Vanagons / Vredestein vs. Hakka
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:35:52 EST
  ...185's are fine for steel wheels but .. > IIRC the alloys require 205's.. am i correct? >> Just check the tire information sticker on...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 21:26:37 -0400
  On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:58:20 -0700, Nunya Business <bulletheadx@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >IIRC Roger Sisler has BTDT. You might want to...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:32:00 -0700
  ...BenT > On Jun 21, 2021, at 9:11 PM, Ben T <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > IIRC, the 14x5.5” steel wheels on Vanagons were...
• Re: Audi Wweels On Vanagon Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:59:34 EST
  ...42:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, evanm@ATT.NET writes: IIRC, they were from the Toureg lists. Correct threads, and seats, too. Good...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:39:58 -0700
  ...Inflation Don, IIRC the inflation info on the door plate of a Westy has VW specifying 30 psi front and 40 psi rear for...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:44:33 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > IIRC, you have an '85? I was told that the capacitor fix only worked on the > digifant system, so if you...
• Re: Vanagon anagram (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:55:52 -0700
  ...I recall a short story from several (many) years ago entitled (IIRC) "King of the Ferret Leggers". Great story. If I can find it...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro "replacement" drivesafts on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 16:09:27 EST
  Malcolm, IIRC, there was a brief discussion of this a month or so ago. That item has been posted on ebay at least twice...
• Re: North Texas, "Stan" ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:58:24 EDT
  ...there is a guy we all have learned to avoid, i > mean, recognize, as Stan Wilder located near Dallas IIRC.... you can contact > him...
• Re: New stereo w/remote
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:40:50 -0400
  ...player is what came in all four of my Vanagons. '81L, '84 Westy, '87 Westy, '91 Caravelle.,, all VW/Blaupunkt, IIRC. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:23:54 -0400
  > IIRC the "H", which is the tenth character in > this Syncro's VIN, identifies this as 1987 > model. I think 1991 would have an...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:39:11 -0700
  ...Storage ove the upper bunk If you don't use the upper bunk you can pull it out, four screws IIRC, and you get...
• Re: Turn signal indicator troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:27:37 -0500
  ...Up, IIRC. Yours, d
• Re: Repair Shop in Asheville NC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 15:32:18 EDT
  ...done to her '89 westy down that way.. i think the show was called Transporterwerks.. IIRC they are in High Point NC? HTH chris
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:55:31 -0700
  ...Mr Sisler? On 9/7/07, Nunya Business <bulletheadx@gmail.com> wrote: > > As I said 'IIRC'- I believe he dug out the gasket and...
• Re: Aftermarket high roof
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 17:02:04 -0400
  ...attached the top to and sold the van for about 2500 IIRC. Oh, for the days of Syncros you had to almost give away...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 May 2009 09:46:07 -0600
  ...So what am I missing? Loren, IIRC a section of the center "shaft" of the pop rivet stays with the rivet. That's what...
• Re: KMH / MPH speedometer face available?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:54:09 -0700
  ...All the speedos are essentially the same IIRC and the cable rotations per mile are adjusted by matching up a pair of gear wheels...
• Re: Speedo Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 11:41:12 -0700
  ...Speedo Stuff "IIRC a speedo works on a rotating magnet plate working against an iron disk spring loaded by a calibrated spring ......" I think...
• Installing soundproofing in doors
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 18:08:10 -0700
  Any advice on how to thoroughly clean out the inside of the door cavity prior to adding soundproofing material? IIRC, these are typically full...
• Re: Does AC Affect MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:09:10 -0700
  At 8/28/2007 05:51 PM, Keith Ovregaard wrote: > IIRC, most compressors rob about 5 >horse power from the engine. When they added...
• Re: how to attach VDO water temp?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:28:23 -0600
  ...my oil pressure/temp and water temp gauges and senders there. IIRC water temp parts/P/N's: Temp gauge 250F #310-710 Sender...
• Re: Reminder of capacity of stock propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:56:21 -0800
  ...Propane Capacity IIRC the capacity of the stock Manchester tanks is 3.3 gallons. BUT the correct fill level is 2.5 gallons. I...
• Re: Wheel tightening technique
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 08:49:50 -0500
  ...Incidentally VW specifically warns to install lug bolts/nuts dry - IIRC there is a sticker to that effect inside the rear hatch of mine...
• Re: 12V Fan Report (Re: LED light product)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 07:40:23 -0700
  ...similar to these at Camping World several years ago, around $12 IIRC and have used it several times, works fine. Mine has the ability...
• Re: 16 inch wheel inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 21:43:54 EDT
  ...However, IIRC Jetta's, Golfs, GTIs, and New Beetles have a 5x100mm bolt pattern. The Mercedes rims use 12mm lugbolts/studs. Our beloved Vanagons...
• WAS Re: 1984 synchro weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 17:34:47 EDT
  ...won most time spent with a tow truck award this year. IIRC he is using the Heartbeat of America for power. Shoulda stuck w...
• Re: Eurovan Sizes
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:16:24 -0800
  IIRC there are two sizes for the EV. The camper is the long one, the MV is the shorter one. From the VW brochure...
• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:08:38 -0500
  ...how much does that > car weigh? the 4x8 trailer I have from HF is only rated for about 900lbs > of cargo iirc. >
• Re: Throttle Switch Wear Was: Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 21:31:09 -0700
  ...Pretty full IIRC. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jul 4, 2015, at 9:03 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote...
• Re: Has anyone added a rear swaybar to their westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:26:18 EST
  ...I don't think normal vans have this fitted >> Ray, It's a simple L-shaped bracket which IIRC is available as well per...
• Re: Okay, who parked next to the blue ox?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:34:47 -0700
  ...if you > recognize this one. > > Stephen That's Simon Glen's IIRC. Got a pic of it somewhere where he is standing next to...
• Re: Camping Next week?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30:43 -0700
  Me? Camp in the Cacades? IIRC, .... Yes! Go man Go! Neil On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com...
• Re: FS: Aircooled.net Tube Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:48:29 -0500
  ...About 1200.00 US total IIRC. Whew!" > > ... guess I don't get your point? > I paid $520 ... not $1200. > > On Fri, Oct 2, 2009...
• Re: Auto back up switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:58:59 -0800
  IIRC, it's in the shifter console. PITA when switching from manual to a to and vice versa because the manual is at the...
• Re: Go Westy tune up kit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:20:53 -0400
  IIRC, at one point Bosch was making plug wire sets with an end connector that would work with both cap types. It had the...
• Re: adding resister to center 1.9 coolant temp gauge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 02:21:51 -0400
  ...The Luxembourg being closest to the graph >in the A3 Bentley This is for my Jetta swap, but IIRC, graph is the >same for...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:59:36 -0700
  ...Blue is reserved for public saftey vehicles in the US IIRC. BenT
• Re: More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:41:20 -0800
  ...5, 2009, at 4:22 AM, J Stewart wrote: > That was Charlie Ford, IIRC, I remember reading about his travels on > the type2 list.
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:23:46 -0500
  ...I drilled my More than getting in the way, IIRC those ridges are to give longitudinal rigidity to the part, and would compromise it...
• 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: Good Price On Streets & Trips NVC
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:39:02 -0800
  ...Trip Planning with S&T One of the best features of the newer versions of S&T (IIRC 2010 0n) is the ability to...
• Re: FS westy flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:14:30 -0800
  ...www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=769057) > $50???? Hell, IIRC I just gave one away. If not I still have it someplace.