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  • Re: full width blue Zbed in Oakland PNP
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:56:25 EST
    ...Hope you grabbed them. > > the jailbars are worth more than the sofabed :<) i had the same shreddy blue cord sofabed in my 84 sunroof...
  • Clutch Pedal Freeplay
    Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 09:38:41 -0600
    ...It seems to have 'moved down' to where the clutch grabs maybe 3/4" from the floor, which makes it really uncomfortable to drive...
  • Stripped oil drain plug....
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:08:55 -0500
    ...Any suggestions? Vice-Grips won't grab it and it is now more round than anything else. The fact that the plug is recessed...
  • Off-topic but......
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 22:21:32 -0600
    Any computer gurus on the list that can recommend software/hardware that can grab a snapshot off the TV screen. Please reply off-list...
  • Transmission drive shaft slop?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
    Tue, 8 May 2001 12:23:26 -0500
    ...If I grab the transmission drive shaft and wiggle it, there is a lot (maybe 3/8") of side-to-side slop. Normal? Bad...
  • Re: VW Parts CD availability
    Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 15:56:21 -0700
    ...If you have cable modem service or DSL or something fast like that, pmail me and I'll tell you how to grab it...
  • Re: Download archives
    Historical mailing list - Greg Sorkilmo
    Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:47:32 -0400
    ...do the links to the >individual threads change on each instance of the executable? for >instance if i grab this message, and go back...
  • Re: Stuck cylinders
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:37:50 -0800
    ...If one could make a tool to safely "grab" the cylinder and there was enough play between the case rods and cylinder..... Could one...
  • Is my clutch slave failing?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:14:36 -0600
    ...My question is, my clutch seems to grab well and engage firmly. There is no evidence of slippage. As the weather has gotten cooler...
  • Re: them swedish buggers tillgrepping them campers
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:02:14 -0500
    ...comes from the old old swedish "grepp de till" or loosely translated into english "grab the till" or "grab the money out of the...
  • Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 12 Jan 2019 10:52:51 -0700
    On 12 Jan , 2019, at 10:06 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > They were rated load index 97, 1,580 pounds All the info I...
  • Re: removing front end stuff without jacking up?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 19 Mar 2006 15:37:38 -0800
    What do you mean by the 'radius rod' Wes? Have you grabbed the the top of the wheel and rocked hard in and out...
  • Re: DISC BRAKE PADS
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 3 Apr 1999 12:54:20 -0800
    Steve, Metallics don't grab quite as well when cold, but after a few stops get grabbier, and when the organics start to fade...
  • Re: Playing around with rear hatch carrier
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 12 Jul 2015 16:52:11 -0700
    ...The >paulchen was over kill for carrying a spare and I really don't like >how it didn't grab the hatch as well...
  • Re: Stripping a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:10:34 -0700
    ...On my parts '85, at first I thought I'd just grab > the obvious parts, but Scott advised me to take as much as...
  • Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:00:23 -0800
    I put 42 Front and 46 Rear on my vans. 50 is too much since the max. on sidewall is 50, if you put...
  • Re: too much seam sealer
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 9 Aug 2001 00:42:53 -0500
    Is it dry already? If so, grab a rag with laquer thinner. wipe it off with your finger in the rag. If it's...
  • Re: What a day...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 29 Aug 2003 19:42:48 -0600
    ...Then I see a 72 Westy pop top with the top sticking up and grab more brown grab handles and dome lights! I walk...
  • Re: IF Fire What Do?
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sun, 27 Sep 1998 15:53:13 -0400
    ...If you aren't, grab whatever's important to you in your van and get away from it. BOB- WA4RRN http://www.impeachment.org
  • Re: Wiper tip
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:08:10 -0500
    ...Moving the grab strap up to the sill right below the window allows your left leg room to ride up between the steering wheel...
  • Re: [Re: Stolen!!]
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 10 May 2001 11:34:09 -0500
    ...your undergarment, would have unit problems? Ben, Was it you who grabbed the Jockey's? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325...
  • for sale: 2.0L aircooled vanagon cyl heads, engine, exh, htr boxes,etc
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 May 2003 11:58:28 EDT
    ...heads, exhaust, heater boxes, FI wiring, etc, etc, anything and everything that can be removed from the engine up for grabs. email w. your...
  • (LVC) BUG fuel pump location
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Thu, 3 Jun 2004 07:48:45 -0400
    ...a U-pull-it yard soon and I'm going to grab a used fuel pump since these are the same as the vanagon...
  • Re: Erratic AT....Sea Foam flush.......?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 17 Apr 2005 22:33:12 -0500
    ...It has more grabber's in it for limiting clutch pack slippage, and will retard the fluid from burning. Very similar to B&M...
  • Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Jan 2019 13:54:47 +0000
    ...New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks On 12 Jan , 2019, at 5:11 PM, David McNeely wrote: > The manufacturer and regulatory agencies (like...
  • Disaster PT. 2
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:53:01 -0700
    ...Well, at least it broke at the very end so the piece to grab is very long. I can manage that. But the stubby...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:16:16 +1300
    If the rear handbrake is grabbing at less than one click than things are > seriously out of adjustment. > I can't get my front...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:24:17 -0600
    You must have grabbed the last one. Sold out. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at...
  • cheap '80-'84 slider doorhandle on samba
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:07:30 EST
    ...this one is cheap...grab it for a spare.. _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=872016_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
  • dash a/c switch fs - who wanted this?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Mar 2000 11:30:32 EST
    ...anyway, it's up for grabs if anyone wants it. chris
  • Re: Ideas for customizing your vanagon (F)
    Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:38:57 EST
    ...Someone grab a bucket. --Paul--
  • Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 27 May 2021 00:53:09 -0700
    ...Drivers Side Grab Handle I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done. First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get...
  • I got: 025 906 021C, what did I get?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sun, 8 Oct 2006 23:51:38 EDT
    ...I grabbed an ECU off the 84. The part number on it is 025-906-021C. ETKA list the ECU for my 83.5...
  • Re: Slipping Transmission
    Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 16:12:04 -0700
    ...On 8/27/02 4:15 PM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@enteract.com> wrote: > I'm not quite clear what you mean by "grabs the...
  • Re: Front door adjustment question
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:34:22 -0500
    Similar to Jeff's method, I have used a flat pry bar (protected of course) on a few and others the grab-the-door...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:35:24 -0700
    ...hvadid=4341728819&ref=pd_sl_58orh3tltk_b bob > > You must have grabbed the last one. Sold out. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo...
  • Re: drivers side grab handle
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:37:22 -0600
    I had to add it to my '87 Syncro Westy ... no GL model. bob On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:26 PM, Jim...
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 18:34:50 -0800
    ...but my absolute favorite is simply the driver's side grab handle.... 'cause I use it every time I get into the van.... bill
  • Re: Chicagoland get together
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 7 May 2001 23:00:45 -0500
    Tim, What a road trip!! Take a run up north a little, Grab Ben T, and the rest of the Haight Ashberry crew, and...
  • vanagon manual
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 2 May 2005 20:59:20 -0700
    ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7971690074 I also have one brown inner grab handle not listed yet. If interested...
  • has anyone ever attempted to make T4 Eurovan MV jumpseats fit a vanagon??
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:25:59 -0400
    ...anyone tried it? Years ago i grabbed a complete T4 eurovan MV interior but it took me forever to find a home for it...
  • Re: [Re: Stolen!!]
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 10 May 2001 15:06:13 EDT
    In a message dated 5/10/01 9:38:06 AM Pacific Daylight Time, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: << Ben, Was it you who grabbed...
  • FREE 1.9L exhaust pieces
    Historical mailing list - John Harvey
    Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:03:37 -0800
    I have some decent 1.9L exhaust pieces up for grabs. Everything but muffler and cat. Surface rust but solid. No shipping. Located in...
  • Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 26 May 2005 12:18:05 -0400
    ...They grab tighter the more you try to loosen the bolt. I used one to remove a stripped out Allen head flywheel bolt and...
  • transmission question
    Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:09:04 -0800
    Just recently I have noticed a slight grab when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. It seems to be getting worse. Is this a...
  • Re: vacuum forming
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:04:54 -0600
    ...it's held on by two little clip-grabber thingies on each side at the top. the clip-grabber thingies are molded into the...
  • Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:24:43 -0800
    ...I know there's more to it than this, but TireRacks description for the Grabber AT2 shows "light truck tire" but it's listed...
  • Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:06:22 -0800
    ...Just grab the lip on the end of the fill tube and pull. It'll pull out. I hope. Mike On 1/8/03...
  • costly mistake II, the sequal
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 05:13:40 EDT
    ...I was drilling the driver's side windsheild post to mount a grab handle like one the passenger side, and guess what? there's...
  • Re: VW Van Profiling
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:34:49 -0800
    Funny, I just grabbed a burger and a coke at McDonalds, went back to Peregrine, pulled out the rear table, and slid the door...
  • Re: Bad plastic(s)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:01:23 -0800
    ...ve been slowly swapping out my brown parts for black, just grabbing stuff as I see it in the u-pull-it yards and...
  • Re: Recent experience with vehicle delivery services
    Historical mailing list - William Monk
    Sat, 8 Nov 2014 09:43:43 -0500
    ...Its also nice to have my bucket truck there to grab the splice if its in the air. Our trailers have propane generators and...
  • Re: Late lower control arms
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:58:14 -0700
    It's an '85 so I guess that I'll just grab the springs. Thanks all. Jim On Apr 12, 2009, at 8:33...
  • Re; stuck oil filter
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:47:30 -0600
    ...fails a LARGE (18 to 20 in.) channel locks works well. Grab and twist. Terry 85 GL 86 BMW 325 i 86 GMC 64...
  • New Purchase
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 9 May 2001 22:42:32 -0500
    ...This is for another grab handle on the passenger side door post. MO is enclosed in the envelope. Have deleted all the mail about...
  • Re: Troubles in VanLand
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 22 Dec 2002 08:44:18 -0800
    ...You can't just grab any ole coil and have it be right. Jim UWannaDeaL2 wrote: > > spark weak > > Have changed > 1. fuel pump (getting...
  • Re: '87 GL passenger van parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 24 Mar 2003 16:45:53 -0600
    Birkenfeld Jeff wrote: > engine components like >heads-rockers-intake-throttle body intake boot are up for grabs, > Do you have an Idle Stabilizer Valve...
  • Anyone run tri-electrode Bosch W7DTC
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:33:38 -0700
    Funny did almost 25K since last year so along with front brake work looks like its getting close to sparkplug time I just grabbed...
  • Re: Door panel plugs
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Fri, 4 May 2007 23:04:25 -0400
    ...I grabbed a door panel from a junker, along with the clips that came off with it. Took out the clips to protect them...
  • Re: What do you keep in your van?
    Historical mailing list - GMBulley
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 10:40:36 EST
    ...so I don't know why we have that tent. ;) I grab two screwdrivers and a pair of pliers and throw them in the...