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• Re: testing for email delivery
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Feb 2020 15:15:23 -0500
  Actually, Dan's reply to Harry's original reached my Inbox but Harry's original landed in my Yahoo folder labeled Junk (typically spam...
• "67 VW Westfalia camper 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 1994 19:58:02 -0400
  78,000 original miles, original paint, 1600cc dual port, Interior is decent, blaupunkt 3 band radio. Looks good and runs good. Next to no...
• Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 23:33:17 -0700
  ...they effective? Thanks. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:06:59 -0400
  ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Vanagon people, > This guy has it all figures out. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2423312249&indexURL...
• Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:57:04 -0400
  Have you tried bleeding your brakes? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007...
• Re: Original speaker grill question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:04:29 -0400
  ...Luckily Chris at Uniwerks makes a grill to maintain the original look. I may still try to free up the original speaker grills, but...
• FS: 1975 Deluxe Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Oct 1995 16:42:07 EDT
  ...Extras included original manuals original transmission extra rims and studded snow tires (originally from my 72, this 75 has only been in one mild...
• Re: Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:17 -0700
  Your originals could be still very good, despite of being rusty. Unless they lost a lot of metal to rust. I would paint them...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:19:47 -0800
  ...original as long as I can. > > I’m amazed it is still so good after three decades of use. > Anyone else using the original...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:05:16 -0500
  ...It had 200k miles and a reconstructed-vehicle title, so I think it had more Bus Depot replacement than original ones by the time...
• Re: '85 VANAGON GL BARGAINS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 15:58:21 -0400
  Richard - I'd love to let just the Original German Air go, but I think it adds to the value of the Original Continental...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 13:31:22 -0700
  ...I think it is original in all ways no special steering wheel, original shifter and wheels and all that stuff. It was running when...
• LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:26:18 -0700
  OK, I got the second propane tank in, and connected it to the original with copper tubing and compression fittings. No leaks! Except at...
• Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:30:46 -0500
  that spoiler pictured doesnt look like the original one....the original was a 5 piece deal.... For those who want the real thing, we...
• Original colors
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 00:20:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...I am trying to figure out if that was the original paint or not, does anyone know if those colors were used for that...
• Re: Joined the 200,000 mile club.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:34:30 +0000
  Congrats on the 200k! Mr BZ-still got 87k to go to reach that club -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM> > Hey...
• Re: Mud Flap Repair/ My solution
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:53:49 -0400
  ...The > flaps are very heavy with the sidewall ridge the same thickness as the > original, but the actual thickness of the replacement is about...
• A/C Parts Supplier
  Historical mailing list - David Ian Utley
  Mon, 20 May 1996 13:37:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Original Equipment Marketers Serving owners of Volkswagens, Porsches and AUDIs with Original Equipment parts at Disccount Store Prices. We will Meet or Beat Anyones...
• Re: For real? (CL listing)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:30:54 -0800
  As to the hatch cover, it looks like the same color as the original one I have in my 87 Wolfsburg. My van is...
• Lower ball joint --- original vs. cheapo
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:01:59 +0200
  ...not original part) in for FREE!!! Next time I'll buy original part and if you read on you will understand why. The lower...
• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:00:07 -0400
  ...If you don't have the original, have a new key cut to factory-original code by a locksmith, and after the locksmith makes...
• Re: green glow
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2020 02:41:15 -0400
  ...Big duh, remembered had original VW #21 turn signal/hazard light > relay in my DOKA. Switched out the 'new' CRP relay sold by many...
• Re: Originator Names
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 11:04:48 PDT
  ...the original sender as sender. > I used to receive my vanagon mail at another address, where it > was always shown via original sender. > On...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:55:39 EST
  ...It is the WB owners I see weeping. >> I consider 380,000 miles on the original headgasket quite good. If I can get any...
• Re: Places of origin
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 28 May 2003 18:49:48 -0400
  ...John Meeks -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Allan Kirk Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 1...
• Re: Loaf Westy on ebay w/36K for $11K and rising: List bias observation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:55:04 -0500
  ...The value is in originality, particularly the type of originality that comes with low mileage. There are a good many aspersions cast on this...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:37:26 -0400
  ...On my originally diesel van, this connection was made by a 1/4" quick connect, so apologies if it's not relevant to your...
• IHT article on tires
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 12:51:23 +0200
  ...because 2/3 of new car buyers buyers replace original tires with the same brand, according to Tire Business, a trade publication." .... "Original-Equipment...
• Re: Are There Junk Ball Joints?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:46:22 -0600
  ...The specific violations are usually copy right infringement cases not origin. Many parts boxes now state country of origin with parts sourcing. i.e...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#306561314: (no bus content)
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:24:45 -0500
  ...1987 VolkswagenVanagon Synchro 4x4 wagon > ** Original Sender: Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM> > ** Original Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:12:03 -0400 > ** Original Message...
• Re: Cupholders (back to EV MV original question...)
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 15:56:39 -0400
  Got some not quite original perfectly acceptable replacements at Walmart (or was it K-Mart) Something like Open Road... price less than $4 a...
• Re: 85' Vanagon rear speakers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:24:59 -0800
  A couple of the usual vendors have the original ones for sale, unless you need brown. Also they are on ebay all the time...
• 83.5 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 14 Dec 1997 13:09:01 -0500
  ...163k, 4 spd, clean original interior is complete, good body w/ original paint and no rust, new Michelins, does not pass smog but runs...
• WTB: Radio for 1980 VW
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 04:07:38 -0700
  ...Working/Non-Working, I can get it fixed - just want to retain the original dash. Charles "Luke" Lukey Seattle, WA
• Re: 1.9 turbodiesel + conversion kit for Vanagon on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:48:41 -0700
  Yes, it is included with the kit advertised. -----Original Message----- Does Kennedy make a 50 degree kit? You would need it with that oil...
• WTB Original 91 GL Radio
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:09:08 -0800
  I am looking for an original equipement radio/cassette for my 91 GL. If you have one in excellent condition and working order, please...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 12:02:59 -0700
  ...optima the one for starting battery? > > > > > > > > > >>Most all battery warranties or only for the original owner and the > >>vehicle originally installed within. > >> > >>Dennis > >> > >>
• Re: Need window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:03:33 -0700
  I don't know how 'actually OEM original' the poster is after. but at a buck ninety-nine each... these may be like originals...
• mud flap
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 18:15:51 -0700
  ...It seems that the original or an aftermarket version of it is no longer available new. Several vendors have new mud flaps, but (1...
• Re: Is this westie layout original?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:52:45 -0800
  ...Is this westie layout original? > > > > Not to hijack the thread (though its getting > old > > anyway), is this layout original, with the > seat at the...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:34:50 -0800
  My 91 Orly blue has an original top in perfect shape. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 14, 2018, at 2:41 PM, Michael...
• Vases for the Dash on Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 12:55:44 -0500
  Has anyone on the list ever heard of a flower vase that originally came with VW buses (set on the dash)? What would originals...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 06:12:31 -0700
  ...Dana > > Looks like he also kept the accelerator cable in the original location > and added an extension on it. > > On Wednesday, July 16, 2003...
• Re: Oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 21:52:42 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff at Vanagonparts" <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:53 PM...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:33:05 -0700
  ...optima the one for starting battery? > Most all battery warranties or only for the original owner and the > vehicle originally installed within. > > Dennis > > -----Original...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:03:46 -0400
  ...We are the original owners. The Motor Home wears the Plate BIG BUS. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:04:07 -0400
  ...After it's cured for a while tighten to original thickness. But it doesn't matter if the original is ratty around the edges...
• VW Vanagon - 36K miles, original, mint condition (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Fri, 2 May 1997 07:58:28 -0700 (PDT)
  ...VW Vanagon - 36K miles, original, mint condition VW Vanagon GL model 1986. Only 36K miles on original engine. Manual trans. 1 German owner. No...
• FS 83 Westy Catalytic and Shop Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Byron Peratoner
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 15:12:07 -0700
  ...Alldata CD-ROM Manual with Recalls and Tech Service Bulletins Original Price $45.00 Can be yours for a mere $20.00. Bentley Manual...
• Friday VW trivia
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:52:47 -0500
  ...The original name was the KdF-wagen, which stood for kraft-durch-freude (strength through joy). Wolfsburg was original called the KdF factory. (Walter...
• Nokian recommended tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Harry Rosenblum
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 18:16:16 -0500
  ...load rating X Sticker's recommended PSI / Original tires max. PSI X New tires max. PSI / New tires max load rating.
• Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:36:24 -0700
  ...If you don't have the original, have a new key cut to factory-original code by a locksmith, and after the locksmith makes...
• Re: ebay item161923793459
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:51:01 -0800
  Cruise control actuator. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon GL Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 13 May 2000 09:09:12 -0700
  ...Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill To: Bill Davidson ; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 11:16 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fridge...
• Re: 84 Westy Wolfie with 47k orig miles on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:50:35 -0700
  ...On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 10:42 AM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > My original 84 Westy Wolfie which I purchased in...
• Eurovan Awning or ScreenHouse
  Historical mailing list - Richard Sellers
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 22:06:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII The original message was received at Wed, 13 Apr 1994 07:09:36 -0400 from psellers@localhost ----- Original message...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 95 15:16:49 PDT
  >The whole blade assembly is most assuredly not original on mine. The >drivers side hits the windshield seal, and the antenna :-(. Well, for that...
• FS: '82 Westy front seats
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Sat, 6 May 2000 19:50:41 -0700
  I have the original front seats from my '82 Westy for sale for $50 or best offer. The upholstery is the original green and...
• Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 20:23:04 EDT
  ...What I am trying to get across is that the Vanagon was originally equipted with an air-cooled Type4 2.0L eng. From ' 79...
• Re: Fire
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:24:34 -0800
  ...Fuel return line? Good luck! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dick Wong Sent: Tuesday...