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• Vgon syndrome harness made it run like crap?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:35:34 -0600
  ...I was attempting to install the harness as preventive maintence in preparation for a cross country trip. Thanks very much for any help, Andrew...
• Re: CCC Mammoth Weather :-)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 08:21:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I will probably not make the 'Great Caravan' tonight as my preparations are behind. I still might make it, but it looks pretty doubtful...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:54:30 -0600
  ...and the pipe? Can anyone elaborate on / > disprove this statement? Any preparation necessary prior to wrapping? > > Cheers, > Mike. > > On 5/20/05, dylan friedman...
• Re: Best Solvent For Oil Removal From Body Channel?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:21:39 -0400
  ...our > intention and we want to get the oil out in preparation for rust conversion > (ospho) and for OEM wax spraying. > > The question we...
• Re: Total Mystification!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:19:16 -0500
  ...Two kilns that decided to quit at the same time right in the middle of show preparation, and of course - the demand by the...
• MC in Vanagon - Sold Syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:50:03 -0400
  I loaded my Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle into my Syncro the other day in preparation for a road trip to sell it. I strapped it...
• Re: beware the dreaded cooler box!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 08:12:57 -0600
  ...Never leave home without it. --Gnarlie Entity Sam Williams spoke thus: > I bought a 12 V electric cooler box on Sunday in preparation for...
• Re: We're going to BBtB. You?
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 23:56:41 -0500
  ...Updated my blog with preparations: http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/ -----Original Message----- From: "george jannini" [georgejoann@GMAIL.COM] Date: 01/12/2014 08:16 PM...
• Re: : Off roading in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 00:01:20 -0400
  ...factory retrofit kit that I > installed myself. > > I did this in preparation for the Full Moon Campout scheduled for September. > I understand that to...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 08:28:10 -0700
  ...take care of, and take care of it, things to do in preparation for the future of the tranny, upgrades and general operation. John
• Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list - sbrown
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 11:19:24 -0400
  ...The necessary, I hope, diesel donor parts are also on their way, and I will begin removing the wasserboxer in preparation for installing the...
• filler plug not drain
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 15:31:32 -0700
  > Yesterday I drained the tranny oil from our '88 Westy in preparation for > our first outing of the year. Having done this several times...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:07:17 -0800
  ...Problem 2, how to use deadly force, preparation, equipment, skill, willingness. And Problem 3, the aftermath, the laws in the jurisdiction, the attitude of...
• Rough running, now won't start
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 15:31:24 -0800
  ...While cleaning the throttle valve switch with a blast of water from my hose in preparation for checking it, I recalled that once before...
• Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:06:33 -0700
  So yesterday I was trying to get my coolant system in operating condition in preparation for a possible mandatory evacuation order (San Diego county...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:33:47 -0700
  ...success or failure of a journey often depends on the careful preparation of the vehicle and the critical selection of equipment. This applies particularly...
• Re: Wondering about Westfalia table heights.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 09:11:41 -0800
  ...91, I always used the shorter up front for both food preparation counter and computer table with passenger seat swiveled. I had food stuffs...
• Query: Any Good Vanagon Salvage Yards LA to Monterey?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 15:58:00 EDT
  ...I will probably miss my usual Saturday morning junkyard constitutional in preparation for the conference. I usually carry enough resources (tools) to strip interesting...
• BNNTA update...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 10:55:36 -0500
  Hi everyone, Two weeks to go, all looks great! Preparations for us are busy and going well. The weather has been rather pleasant lately...
• Oil Leak From Oil Pump Housing
  Historical mailing list - DELGADOAJJ
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:13:00 EDT
  ...from the dealer?, a VW parts store? Also, what other precautions, preparations should I make before I undertake this task? I am only a...
• [conversion] I4 t-stat and oil temps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:04:12 -0700
  ...This in preparation for trip to Dinosaur prov park where I hear the temps were recently in the 40s. Alistair
• Re: Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 13:04:45 EST
  ...the indicator before the fixture is clamped to the cylinder, or, if that preparation is overlooked, what is done after it is removed. George
• high altitude
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 18:30:56 -0700
  ...the trick? Or is there anything I should add/do to Gypsy now in preparation for the altitude? Thanks, deb '85 Westy "Gypsy" Orlando
• Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 19:45:20 -0800
  I'm switching the bellhousing on my ACW transmission for an '82 diesel bellhousing as part of my ongoing preparations for the eventual installation...
• Re: Fording Kits. Was Off roading in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 20:52:35 -0700
  ...factory retrofit kit that I > installed myself. > > I did this in preparation for the Full Moon Campout scheduled for September. > I understand that to...
• Re: Pop Top Finish
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 06:14:42 -0500
  Frank, The key issue here is the preparation of the glass, prior to priming or painting. I would suggest sanding the whole lid down...
• Re: Water pump removal, the section is up!
  Historical mailing list - =?UNKNOWN?Q?marty=A9?=
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:07:12 -0500
  ...Then I wire brushed a hole into one of the valve covers in preparation for painting. That's when I ordered a new set...
• Please help, installed new quad spark plugs now it will not start.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 14:41:19 -0700
  ...In preparations for your 2,500 mile trip to British Columbia, I decided to install new Bosch quad plugs - I thing the # is 4477...
• Re: Question: Westfalia purchase (eConsignmentShop.com)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:49:04 -0700
  ...side of me is intrigued at the sophistication and amount of preparation (weeks, even months) that go into some of these operations. > > In this...
• Re: Electric (injection) fuel pump life span?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:38:46 -0400
  ...I'm doing lots of work on an '86 Westy in preparation for a year on the road. She's got 180K on her...
• Re: Spare tire holder?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:10:52 -0600
  ...In preparation, I put the spare tire and holders back on the van. It has been off for two years. Anyone know what or...
• 81 Air-Cooled Vangon Stalling at Warm Idle
  Historical mailing list - Melissa E. Mourkas
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 13:09:48 -0500
  ...Stalling occurs as I decelerate and engage the clutch, either in preparation for a turn or a stop, and the engine drops to idle...
• Re: Vanagon Nippon Members Club(ML)
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 13:06:41 +0900
  ...It was still early for the preparation of the dinner. Japanese treasures each westy very much. I think... Maybe, many members didn't hope...
• Cooling question...
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:23:55 EST
  In preparation for a trip south in 3 weeks in "Pooh," our 87 Westy, I am looking the cooling system and fuel distribution system...
• Re: Hello
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:17:32 -0800
  ...All in preparation to > drive to the tip of Argentina. Have already learned lots just watching. > Thanks > Robert > > Robert Smulders > "Living life like we...
• Re: Hello
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:57:44 -0800
  ...All in preparation to >drive to the tip of Argentina. Have already learned lots just watching. >Thanks >Robert > >Robert Smulders >"Living life like we...
• Re: Auxillary Bladder
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 09:37:00 -0400
  >Part of my preparation for the Inuvik run was to design, >fabricate and install a pair of 15 gallon saddle tanks for my 1965...
• Re: Cellular Phones, temporary!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 12:42:34 -0700
  ...At 08:21 AM 6/2/97 -0500, you wrote: >Last year, in preparation for Vanagon Westi trip that didn't take >place, I...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:57:26 -0800
  ...At 2/19/2015 05:38 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >> >>> In preparation for my Subaru conversion, I need to upgrade the >>> transmission, >>> which means...
• Re: Cruise Control - Stock vs. Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:47:17 -0700
  ...have mentioned before my engine is being rebuilt right now in > preparation for a summer cross country journey from the East to the > West...
• Issue with brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:41:42 +1000
  ...In preparation for a longish trip I looked at the front brake pads. They have been squeaking when not applied, almost since they went...
• Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:15:07 -0500
  ...The success of a > POR-15 > project is in the preparation and application. NUFF SAID ! > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87 Westy & Lionel...
• Re: '57 Resoration Preparation
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 13:26:25 -0800 (PST)
  And Mike White thus wrote: > > I'm also looking for the chrome stips that go on these things. Local > guy says I'll be...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:24:59 -0500
  ...I did no special preparation except to clean the area. I used the old mylar balloon for the patch, but there are other sources...
• Re: Need injection pump throttle arm for Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:21:18 -0700
  ...Mike Snow Ken Hunter wrote: > I want to install a Jetta 'TD inj'ection pump on my Vanagon in preparation > for a TD conversion...
• Painting Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 10:51:48 -0500
  ...I believe surface preparation is paramount. I thoroughly scrubbed the wheel with 0000 steel wool and paint thinner. Prepared the surface with white Rust...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:22:34 -0500
  ...I know something about good beans and preparation. But--this is a personal area, just bringing it up, no flames please--am I the...
• SYNCRO SPRINGS !!!
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:28:34 +0000
  ...This is all in preparation for my trip from the UK to Senegal this autumn....... my alauminium sand track just fits perfectly across the...
• Re: Is there anything better than POR-15 Out there??
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:47:56 -0400
  ...The success of a > POR-15 > project is in the preparation and application. NUFF SAID ! > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87 Westy & Lionel...
• Re: need tighter mosquito net in canvas
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:44:13 -0800
  ...need tighter mosquito net in canvas In preparation for our summer trip to the beach I need to find better screen material. The sandflees...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:59:49 -0700
  ...success or failure of a journey often depends on the careful preparation > of the vehicle and the critical selection of equipment. This applies > particularly...
• not so sealed beams
  Historical mailing list - Edward
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:00:26 -0500
  ...I put a little WD40 on the adjusters when I put in the new lights in preparation that I might need to turn them...
• Re: Camden NJ or Burgettstown PA?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 20:54:09 +0000
  ...It's > is in the shop getting various repairs done (including a head gasket - > ughh!) in preparation for our first extended camping trip of...
• Re: retireing soon need westy overhaul guru
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:38:57 -0800
  There might be someone nearby:� http://roadhaus.com/shops.php .� Enjoy the preparations for the trip and keep us informed. Stephen --- On Fri, 11...
• How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:36:36 -0600
  ...I've done a ton of work on the Westy, in preparation for a much bigger road trip in a couple of weeks, that...
• How to measure piston length??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 14:00:12 -0800
  ...In preparation for putting the 2 Vanagon 2.0L engines I'm rebuilding back together I determined the long/short connecting rods by putting...
• Re: CANADIAN THREAT!/FRI!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 01:47:53 -0400
  Marshall - Your Canadian intelligence services, in preparation for their imminent invasion of the good ole USA, have done their job well!!! Indeed, I AM...
• Re: cargo hauls/fire brick&ponies!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 14:54:43 -0700
  ...Or is it in preparation for the next installment in the "Manifold >Destiny" thread? :) > >
• Re: Propane Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Thu, 22 May 1997 19:10:42 -0400
  Robin Davies wrote: > > All Knowing Vanamaniacs, > > Went to have my propane tank filled on "Leslie" 87 Syncro Westy in > preparation for the upcoming three...
• Re: Scot on vacation in California^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H Arizona
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:26:51 -0700
  ...adventure should pay for a few rounds in the local pub. Preparation in the key: Water and shade. Rest in the afternoon. Get out...