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Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:23:16 +0000
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Why??? Many Dometic Pics and Tips
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:32:58 -0800
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Headlights Out
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 11 Nov 1998 07:47:04 -0500
Dear Mark, What does "disconnect" mean? Did you "rip out" any wiring??? Technically, the only thing one needs to do to de-activate the...
Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:01:07 -0700
If the enzyme technology works as hoped, then there is no additional 'production' of anything, at least until the integration process begins to hit...
coolant advice needed
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:28:03 -0500
...I'm planning on a yearly regimen for this job and have scanned the archives and technical tips files and found good descriptions on...
Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:05:08 -0700
...I'll bet someone knows the secret technique for sweet-talking that bolt off. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
Re: It's always three! (Be prepared)
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 14:41:31 -0800
...mcneely On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 1:45 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Good tips. > > In hindsight, were I to buy...
re..Trip Report, Maupin/Deschutes River Rendezvous
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:20:00 -0700
...Lots of good coffee, beer, music, conversation, tech tips, and new friends. Friday evening, during the potluck dinner, a tow truck showed up with...
Re: Painting Fibreglass Poptop
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 29 Mar 2003 06:46:03 EST
...archives. > Any tips would be greatly appreciated. > Yes, you can paint the fibreglass top. Same as painting a Corvette ! Automotive painting techniques for fibreglass...
Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:45:25 -0400
...I would appreciate hearing tips > from > others who may have already sorted out techniques for dealing with > bucket > drops. > Mike, I generally do as...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 26 May 2018 18:40:00 -0700
...thanks for those tips. Maybe the "squish" is whats happening. Ill hav a closer look when i get home. Neil On Saturday, May 26...
Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:49:38 -0700
...com> wrote: From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills To: "Richard Koerner" <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> Cc...
Some more on "measuring deck height"
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 13:01:58 -0800
...Has anybody used this technique and can offer some tips? Otherwise I'll probably just go back to my flat bar and feeler gauge...
Re: Friday-Incompetent Sears
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:07:02 -0700
...I say ..'ok..........it's a tip then.' Sorry sir ...we're not allowed to take tips. I ask them how many stores the...
Name That Part - Bonus Round
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:26:23 -0600
...For tech sepcs - 1980 West Vanagon, Air Cooled 2.0L (of course), federal model. Thank in advance for any help, and thanks for all...
Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:05:03 -0500
Sorry - I should have said they return to you the injector tips and the_ pintels_ that they replace. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
Re: Can One Test the Piezo?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 02 Apr 1997 18:04:26 -0800
At 06:00 PM 4/2/97 -0600, you wrote: >After collecting methods, hints, tips and techniques for starting the >Dometic fridge on LP...
Re: Windshield washing mess.
Historical mailing list - Richard and Nancy Cox
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 08:16:49 -0400
...looks really bad on my >white Westy. > >Thanks for any tips... > >Bill
Re: Fishing wire from courtesy light to behind dash
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:33:42 -0300
...Any tips on this? I've >> already >> consulted the Samba site but didn't see anything useful.... >> >> Thanks! >> >> Steven >> 91 Westy >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:23:10 -0700
...your wheels because the stuff is explosively >> flamable and tire shop techs have been seriously injured removing tires >> that are full of Fix-A...
Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Fri, 25 May 2001 10:07:13 -1000
...Does he still lurk among us, dissecting tech tips and proposed solutions to pass by, silently nodding yea or nay to himself in front...
Re: Engine Transmission removal
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 08:42:32 -0400
...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro/files/technica/Transmission/ IIRC my sycnro tranny was removed white the van was on an overhead lift...
Re: 2.1 WBX Noise Is?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:53:54 -0700
Good tips folks. Thanks. If I view it again, I'll listen with an appropriate tool and if possible, record the sound and post...
Re: [Syncro] Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:49:53 -0800
My dissents below! > "Forhan, Thomas" wrote: > > I've talked to Berg and Pauter about the ratio > rockers today, and their technical differences. Here > is...
deep cycle battery fitment
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
16 May 1997 15:01:31 -0600
...http://halfdan.med.umn.edu:8853/misc/archives/Files/Motorhome--Alternator-Charging-Systems The tech tips site that listed the artical is also of...
Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:49:26 -0800
...wrote: > >> infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. > > > > Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 6 May 2016 13:10:12 -0700
...Good tips. I've often wondered that if a backing plate became thin enough due to corrosion, would it flex under hard braking conditions...
Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 25 May 2001 07:48:56 -0700
...was caused by > bozos. > Does he still lurk among us, dissecting tech tips > and proposed solutions to > pass by, silently nodding yea or nay...
Tune up time - which plugs?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 08:54:19 -0700
...It is located in the /Syncros/technica section Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" Santa Barbara, CA
Re: Master Brake Cylinder Install
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:33:34 -0400
That sounds like a technique to remove the master cylinder out the bottom of the dash? I haven't/wouldn't do that. Take...
Re: car bra mildew
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:47:14 -0700
...http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com
Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel Foss
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:36:08 -0800
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:21:21 -0400
...The exhaust pipe is in the way. > > I'll bet someone knows the secret technique for sweet-talking that > bolt off. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Oct 2015 01:50:37 -0400
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 > > > air-cooled Vanagon camper > > > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 18:00:45 -0700
...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled > > > Vanagon camper > > > > > > 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog...
Ignition points wear
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:42:39 -0400
...Anybody have any tips or techniques to share. How long can most of you go before your dwell and timing need to be reset...
Re: Luggage PV Panel?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:45:36 -0700
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Planning Trip--Tips?
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Sat, 1 Oct 94 12:30:11 PDT
So Christa says: > > This is Christa now, and I want everyone to know that I am a > technophobe. When I write letters, I revel...
Re: VIN Interpretation
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 05:48:39 -0800
...http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen Click on the link for "Technical Tips" and scroll all the way down to the bottom of the...
preferred list vendors?
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Tue, 26 May 1998 16:38:02 -0300
...vendor #1 as he does actually contribute technical know how to this list. As for tips/info/DIY aid posted to list..... the rest...
vanagon passes emissions, YES!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 96 08:26:44 EST
...Since the work was done these problems have gone away! I have to thank Dan Houg for the above mentioned tips, they made the...
digifant upgrade available in england
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 10:55:01 -0400
...BTW, this is the same technology as used in the VR6. Power plots for the Golf engine showed a gain of 10hp from 2000...
Re: Header from Ahnendorp
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 14 Jun 2000 15:29:09 -0700
...Anyone ever try one of > these? Since the catalyst is no longer in the original > position, I think > the header would be technically illegal...
Re- Source for new/used par
Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
11 Oct 1994 11:48:18 U
...mix in format, much like a well laid out magazine, with tech tips, features, gossip, ads, centerfol...(whoops!, sorry, wrong rag!), etc. Oh, yeah...
FW: Euro-Drive: FIX 80 Volkswagen vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:54:18 -0400
...Always ___________________________ FIX: ___________________________ Thanks for the tips, but the ecu was bad. I assume from perhaps being hooked up incorrectly, at least at first, when...
Re: Wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Wed, 6 May 2020 11:37:55 -0700
...www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6FROo1ko58> His technique and commentary is quite informative. Lots of good tips there, and interestingly his new grease is...
Re: Late Friday entry. LVC
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 2 Jun 2018 18:03:46 -0700
...On Sat, Jun 2, 2018, 5:40 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > good tips on stuff to lay on top of gravel...
Re: Syncro starter repair
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:13:40 -0800
...Not a Syncro owner-operator but I can > see those pics notes and tips being quite beneficial for Syncronauts. > Particularly the weld rod tip...
VW Tech manuals, Must haves, and DIY maintenance & vehicle reliability
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:39:46 -0400
...and waiting to reply. * Super beetles.com Technical Tips and basic maintenance http://www.superbeetles.com/Tech_talk/jan.htm (an Excellent resource for...
Re: Re Subaru tips
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:47:43 -0700
...BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari@OLTECO.com 94309-3688 415.517.3519
> Learn to Make Money Working from Home <
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 13:45:21 EST
...Learn the actual techniques, insider secrets, powerful strategies, marketing tips, and much, much, more that you can start using RIGHT NOW to build wealth...
Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 3 Feb 2017 02:35:29 +0000
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Name That Part - Bonus Round
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 22:36:17 -0400
...Any idea what this thing is? Can't > even get close to a guess using a Bentley. > > For tech sepcs - 1980 West Vanagon, Air...
Comtemplating buying my first Waterboxer...
Historical mailing list - Dan Schmitz
Fri, 18 Sep 1998 12:56:08 -0700
...I would appreciate any tips, insights, advice, and moral support available. Thanks in advance! Sincerely, Dan PS: Synchros are also a possibility, but I...
Re: removing input shaft seal
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 13 May 2012 08:13:00 -0700
...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
Re: Updated my website
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Sun, 10 Dec 2000 08:13:29 -0800
...I've used Boston Bob's treatise on head reapir, Tom's clutch repair tips, Darrell's Digitool, etc etc. They have all been...
Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:35 -0400
...I already lost > my backup bushing so this is it. > > Any tips or tricks? > > John Meeks > > '91 Vanagon MV > Northern Michigan > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
Re: Deep cycle battery
Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 07:33:17 -0500
...From what I read they are the same technology as Optima's: Absorbed Glass Mat, so I assume they will perform excellently. I have...
Hall Sender Removal Tips
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:19:35 -0700
...My question to you experienced obsessive types, is, what techniques have you used to successfully remove the drift pin down at the base of...
Re: anti squeel shims install questions
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:28:30 -0700
...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...