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  • Re: SOURCE OF HITCHES
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 12:37:09 -0900
    ...PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously > low rates. >
  • Re: [EBay Scam - word of warning ](longish)
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:28:16 -0600
    ...This scam is carried out by entering a ridiculously high bid for the item in order to drive up the price of the auction...
  • Re: Joel/Posting Patterns/Vanagon Disease
    Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 20:02:29 +0000
    ...previous experience with Joel, and partly because your post is so ridiculously unfounded and inflammatory. >Part of the reason my postings are down is...
  • Re: Mercedes rims...I have a question
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:27:27 -0800
    ...But ET would be ridiculously overhanging the normal position the bering is designed for. Tht was my point. The bearings are not likely going...
  • Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 23:30:51 -0400
    ...description in this ad is obviously generic and those dates >> are >> ridiculously wrong. >> This universal VW engine stand will fit every VW flat 4...
  • Re: Water temp gauge sender install question.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 21 Jan 2004 09:15:26 -0600
    ...So, I was thinking, what about in the cylinder head >drain hole? Or would that give me some sort of ridiculously high reading? >All...
  • Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 May 2016 21:55:49 -0400
    ...This stuff is ridiculously complex. I've been trying to do my homework. I don't want to be drilling out wheels, messing around...
  • Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:36:44 -0700
    ...Come on, these are VANAGONS, not 1969 Dodge Hemi Challenger convertibles with matching numbers! $6000 is a ridiculously lowball price for ANY Syncro Westy...
  • Re: Trip stats - added info
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:05:08 -0700
    ...Driving conservatively, but not ridiculously so. Mostly 60 - 65mph on open roads Some 70ish at end of trip. Only used AC for one afternoon...
  • Re: Timing/Distributer question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:13:55 -0500
    ...The van ran > like it had Zetec in it. (OK, an exaggeration.) It ran fantastic, plenty of > power and gas mileage was ridiculously high...
  • Re: Is it useful to post Craigslist ads here . . .
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 9 Apr 2015 17:32:08 +0000
    ...Remember, this is a mailing list format and we all get all the messages...So outstanding deals, ridiculously outlandish asking prices, weird and amusing...
  • Re: Some dometic notes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 1 Jul 2019 10:28:26 -0700
    ...The > thermocouple is basically two pieces of wire, so it has ridiculously low > impedance. That means that its tens of millivolts output can push...
  • Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:05:46 -0400
    ...It was > something ridiculously small like you could trade in an 18 mpg car > and get a 24 mpg car. I do not agree...
  • Water temp gauge sender install question raytek mt4
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:07:33 -0800
    ...So, I was thinking, what about in the cylinder head drain hole? Or would that give me some sort of ridiculously high reading? All...
  • Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:11:58 -0400
    ...I replaced the brake lines before a rust-through (just barely, judging by how ridiculously easy it was to break the old ones as...
  • Re: Air in expansion tank, Overflow overflowing
    Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
    Fri, 8 Feb 2002 13:07:29 -0500
    ...14-plus per gallon, and I certainly think that that's ridiculously expensive. I mean, it's for a cooling system that takes 9...
  • Re: did anyone else get "test only" smog checks this year in CA?
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 07:48:59 -0700
    ...Even though I replaced the cat and sensor after that one bad test and it passed with ridiculously clean numbers every test after, it...
  • Re: Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 25 Apr 2006 05:46:30 -0400
    ...PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
  • Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:12:17 -0700
    ...And I'm sure there are many who know infinitely more than I about this , but I suspect you are talking a ridiculously large...
  • Re: Friday - Ethanol Production Costs
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 21 Apr 2006 07:42:29 -0700
    ...PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.
  • Re: How bad is it to have dual carbs instaed if the FI on an 84
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:25:57 -0700
    ...Other than that it worked great but it was > ridiculously complex. > > Yours, > David >
  • Re: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:24:42 -0800
    ...BenT Sent from my mobile device On Nov 10, 2009, at 6:54 PM, David Cohen <Mtbdavid2@AOL.COM> wrote: > With the absolutely ridiculously...
  • Re: Some dometic notes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 1 Jul 2019 05:50:13 -0400
    ...The thermocouple is basically two pieces of wire, so it has ridiculously low impedance. That means that its tens of millivolts output can push...
  • Re: holy tire kicking!
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:53:44 -0400
    ...those who have a desire to buy are willing to offer >ridiculously low money hoping a personal reason will help sway >opinion... > >...what a...
  • Re: Driving Lights - If not Project Twzo, what's the answer?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:05:25 -0600
    ...The DOT reflector pattern is ridiculously bad. And get a quality >name brand. My VWSA grill came with two round headlights by "Omega" >generously...
  • Re: Difference in crank seals
    Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
    Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:20:40 -0800
    ...I have a syncro and it is true that all associated parts are ridiculously priced. My solution was after my 2.1 went TU...
  • Re: Driving Lights - If not Project Twzo, what's the answer?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 22:05:32 -0800
    ...The DOT reflector pattern is ridiculously bad. And get a quality name brand. My VWSA grill came with two round headlights by "Omega" generously...
  • Re: holy tire kicking!
    Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
    Wed, 2 Aug 2006 19:01:44 -0400
    ...those who have a desire to buy are willing to offer > > ridiculously low money hoping a personal reason will help sway > > opinion... > > Does the...
  • Re: ECU & Coolant Temp Sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:45:28 -0500
    ...IR instruments assuming .95 emissivity will therefor read somewhere between moderately and ridiculously low. Polished metals in general have low emissivity and will read...
  • Re: Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:17:40 -0400
    ...I > replaced the > brake lines before a rust-through (just barely, judging by how > ridiculouslyeasy it was to break the old ones as I...
  • IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:47:46 -0500
    ...IR instruments assuming .95 emissivity will therefor read somewhere between moderately and ridiculously low. Polished metals in general have low emissivity and will read...
  • Re: Fw: melting lower thermostat housing-replacing hoses
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 8 Mar 2013 00:56:27 -0500
    ...But fortunately those ridiculously expensive hoses are of insanely high quality as well. The gotcha there is that because of that, you may have...
  • Re: What's your relative MPG?
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:28:36 -0800
    ...What's your relative MPG? > Ex-air force personnel will no doubt chime in shortly, but choppers are > ridiculously inefficient Craig, kinda like boats...
  • Stranded Vanagon comment
    Historical mailing list - William Alexander
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:52:05 -0400
    ...Is there a resource I haven't come across yet for (being ridiculously specific) vanagon junkyards in the Roanoke, Va area? (Hey! I'm...
  • Re: Broken head stud
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 21:40:15 -0800
    ...The mechanic who rebuilt this well > maintained '85 1.9 diagnosed "freaky" breakage of one left head stud. > $800-$1000 (ridiculously high?) estimate to...
  • more insulation questions, and lessons learned
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:08:34 -0400
    ...Once that's out, and that is ridiculously easy, there's one screw and bingo. And the explanation for the vents in the doors...
  • Re: adjustable headlights was.Re: rare LLE vanagon for sale on samba
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 00:44:20 -0700
    ...headlight regs were written back in the stone age and are ridiculously proscriptive. Never mind that most of the rest of the world uses...
  • Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:35:12 -0500
    ...Chris - I've removed side rear and side middle windows without cutting the seal or breaking the glass, its ridiculously easy. I've done...
  • Re: 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 2 May 2016 11:44:29 -0700
    ...This stuff is ridiculously complex. I've been trying to do my homework. I don't want to be drilling out wheels, messing around...
  • Re: What I'd like to see in a Vanagon...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:07:34 -0800
    ...particular pain in a Vanagon, which makes me lust after the ridiculously expensive larger gas tank. No high voltage wire to remind you, just...
  • Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:12:18 -0400
    ...It was > > something ridiculously small like you could trade in an 18 mpg car > > and get a 24 mpg car. I do not agree...
  • Re: Is it useful to post Craigslist ads here . . .
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 8 Apr 2015 11:20:08 -0700
    ...Remember, this is a mailing list format and we all get all the messages...So outstanding deals, ridiculously outlandish asking prices, weird and amusing...
  • Re: $33,000 westy
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:51:44 -0600
    ...wrote: >> There needs to be a website listing all of the ridiculously priced vans >> that never ended up selling. Otherwise, people only are encouraged...
  • Re: $33,000 westy
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 14 Apr 2006 08:28:53 -0400
    ...wrote: > There needs to be a website listing all of the ridiculously priced vans > that never ended up selling. Otherwise, people only are encouraged...
  • Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 6 Sep 2007 21:05:12 -0700
    ...than I about this , but I > suspect you are talking a ridiculously large price. Even more than that. Scott > www.turbovans.com > > -----Original Message...
  • Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:39:16 -0700
    ...description in this ad is obviously generic and those dates >>> are >>> ridiculously wrong. >>> This universal VW engine stand will fit every VW flat 4...
  • Re: State of the List... State your ages
    Historical mailing list - Norman Rowe
    Sun, 9 May 2004 23:18:29 -0700
    ...Having picked it up for the ridiculously high price of $50 <g> we're really enjoying it. It rides so comfortably and the view...
  • Re: Need input on this overheating problem - hot and flashing light - SOLVED!!!
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Mon, 15 May 2006 10:43:40 -0700
    ...PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1�/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger...
  • Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - David
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:45:11 -0600
    ...IR instruments assuming > .95 emissivity will therefor read somewhere between moderately and > ridiculously low. > > Polished metals in general have low emissivity and will read...
  • Re: Bring a trailer--$3500!
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:32:01 +0000
    Probably a smart move.  This time last year I came across an '82 diesel camper with blown engine for a ridiculously low price.  Even...
  • Re: chains for camper
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:07:46 -0800
    ...and make >> yourself fit for service >> > > Second the vote for Laclede. Ridiculously easy to put on and take off, > and keep tight. > > Yrs, > d...
  • Re: Stranded Vanagon comment
    Historical mailing list - Chris
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:51:06 -0500
    ...there a resource I haven't come across yet for (being ridiculously > specific) vanagon junkyards in the Roanoke, Va area? (Hey! I'm in...
  • Re: blasphemy
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 17:04:27 EDT
    ...I have even considered buying an EV MV(beautiful > vans, really) but they are so ridiculously overpriced I can't bring myself to go...
  • Re: IR Temp guns - use with caution
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:49:43 -0800
    ...IR instruments assuming > .95 emissivity will therefor read somewhere between moderately and > ridiculously low. > > Polished metals in general have low emissivity and will read...
  • How much pay for van? GLX version
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:03:05 -0400
    ...The salesman was quite cordial and graciously offered to sell me the masterpiece for the ridiculously low figure of $69,000. I did some...
  • Re: Is it useful to post Craigslist ads here . . .
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Wed, 8 Apr 2015 11:45:04 -0700
    ...Remember, this is a mailing list > format and we all get all the messages...So outstanding deals, ridiculously > outlandish asking prices, weird and amusing...
  • Re: Help with replacement exhaust studs
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:07:03 -0400
    ...Their 8mm washers are also awesome but ridiculously priced. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: [T2] New VW Design Chief
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:25:09 -0800
    ...they are a mongrel of compromises, and these days would be ridiculously expensive. I doubt you could get one under 60 grand, and what...
  • Re: HELP! Parts Needed, '90 GL (Vegas)
    Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
    Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:31:32 -0700
    ...around that they'd be willing to part with for a ridiculously low price because their good buddy Drew has been baking away without...
  • Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:00:02 -0500
    ...However, i recently discovered it's not wise to use ontop of mountains in ridiculously low temperatures......It doesn't work anymore : ( Good for...