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  • searching the archives
    Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:52:44 -0700
    ...The only reason I subscribe is because searching the list locally is significantly faster than searching on gerry. The quantity of emails is crazy...
  • Re: Searching the archives, suggestions for successful searching
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:09:32 -0400
    ...Searching the archives, suggestions for successful searching ::: :::As was noted in another post you can find the archives through this :::address: http://gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: # archive search problems and tips
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:00:45 -0500
    Have you tried the we-based archive search recently? Since the server was upgraded a few months back, searching via the web is much...
  • Re: Is there a trick to searching the archives?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 13:33:22 -0700
    Yes, Search on one or two months at a time... a whole year takes too long and you get timed out... And try hours...
  • Fwd: HOWTO: get your own searchable archives
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:12:38 -0400
    ...the web search interface for the archives doesn't use an indexed search, which means that searching it can take 5 minutes or so...
  • Re: # archive search problems and tips
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 01:04:18 -0800
    ...Very convenient for very large search results. So I might still try to break that email search barrier someday. BTW, the server upgrade really...
  • Vanagon LEDs uthr than HeadLights >>> BackUp Light Addendum >>> Link Correction
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:29:01 -0600
    ...dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HZMXTS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title...
  • Re: [vanagon] Vanagon list
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 19 Mar 2001 09:52:14 -0800
    it is easier to search the archives by email. The web based system is really slow. send an email to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: How to Search Archives
    Historical mailing list - shawn luft
    Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:06:01 -0400
    ...Mike Collum wrote: > > How do you search the vanagon list archives? I cannot find a search > > link from vanagon.com. > > Here's the quick...
  • Re: hi,
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:55:17 -0600
    ...sorry 'bout that mess volks. > > Bob ~ It looks like your computer is hosting a spambot! jm _________________________________________________________________ Introducing Live Search cashback . It's search that...
  • Re: # archive search problems and tips
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Thu, 27 Dec 2001 01:13:48 -0800
    Het Tom, --- "Carrington, Tom" <TCarrington@ReliTech.com> wrote: > Have you tried the we-based archive search recently? > Since the server was > upgraded a few...
  • Re: Archive Search by Author
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:58:32 -0400
    Jack, I put �Dennis Haynes� in the �search for� block and a date in the �date block� and left everything else blank. PS Make...
  • Re: Alternative search for archives (No Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Thu, 18 Mar 1999 17:49:34 -0800
    ...I never search the archives from the > > web page. I find it much more convenient to search via e-mail. You mail > > your search...
  • Re: NVC really..but is there a way to search all of craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:31:30 -0500
    Searchtempest.com is great as it allows you to select a distance from you zip. It also works happily with Safari. Mark K 1986...
  • Re: Just Cause
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Thu, 16 May 2002 08:36:33 -0700
    > >If asked for a search "Thank you officer, but I do not choose to discuss >>my personal affairs with an officer of the law...
  • Re: Improving Vanagon Archive Search. [Was Re: Westy: Getting to the cookstove burner valve?]
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:36:00 -0800
    ...Google, Yahoo) and then put use one of these to do a site-> specific search. More info here: http://services.google.com/searchcode2.html...
  • Archive List search
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:36:14 -0600
    OK, dumb Tuesday for me, but how do I get to the archive to search? Ray
  • Re: Searching the archives, suggestions for successful searching
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:22:32 -0400
    I have a local search capability implemented in Eudora. I created a separate "Vanagon.com" mailbox, added a filter (filter "Incoming, <<Any Header>>, contains...
  • Re: Driveline noise under load ??
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:58:52 -0600
    ...bob _________________________________________________________________ Earn cashback on your purchases with Live Search - the search that pays you back! http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ...
  • Re: camper curtains
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:57:33 -0600
    ...Earn cashback on your purchases with Live Search - the search that pays you back! http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL...
  • Re: Don't clip your replies!-- now how to search the archives
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:17:04 -0500
    At 04:33 PM 1/25/2013, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Archive searches work extremely well when you refine your criteria this way >and searches...
  • Re: Is there a way to do a "key-word search" in Archives?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:33:17 -0800
    ...search spam in vanagon end In this example i'm searching for "Spam". The 'END' is to tell the server to forget my signature...
  • Re: where did the archives go?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:49:42 -0800
    ...2) A better Google search is to put:� search Craigslist site:vanagon/com� � this limits the search to vanagon.com������ m2cw� malcolm --- On Mon...
  • Re: Was "How do we remove" now searching the archives again - long
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:08:45 -0400
    If a person has trouble making the vanagon.com archives work, it is because she or he doesn't understand how to effectively search...
  • Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:21:00 -0700
    --- David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote: > No you do not > go through thread after thread to search for something. I meant to say you...
  • Re: Bentley Manuals on CD-ROM
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:02:06 -0700
    ...That's if it is put on the CD as text (it's searchable) I'd be surprised if Bentley doesn't provide searching...
  • 84 westy - drivers window - chrome 2 inch connector
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 18:25:58 -0700
    ...Anyone have one or is there a way to make one? thanks _________________________________________________________________ Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http...
  • rear shock replace
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:37:26 -0600
    ...Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
  • Vanagon list archive search.... So slow???
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:39:25 -0400
    I understand it's big, but isn't there some modern speed search algorithms?
  • Searching the archives
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:30:49 -0600
    Whree can I find instructions for searching the archives...yes it is a tire question.. --peace-- stu
  • Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:43:14 -0500
    ...the web search interface for the archives doesn't use an indexed search, which means that searching it can take 5 minutes or so...
  • Re: Vanagon list archive search.... So slow???
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:01:41 -0700
    The speed of an automobile enthusiast search engine is directly proportional to the speed of the automobile? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type...
  • Re: Using Google Groups to archive messages
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:51:31 -0800
    Don't use the search function on the archives. Instead use Goggle and add the phrase "site:vanagon.com" In other words when searching...
  • Re: To Copper Nut or Not?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:56:23 -0400
    ...http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=175129650&Search1=Search > http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3882&search_phrase=exhaust%20nuts&start...
  • Re: Suggestions/questions re: list upgrade discussions
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:30 -0500
    ...slow searches on Vanagon archives. I generally search subject line >>> only. It speeds up searches. Even when searching through a number of >>> years. Works...
  • poptop assist fotos
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:34:25 -0600
    ...mcmaster.com 1 9416K544<http://www.mcmaster.com/itm/find.asp?searchstring=9416K544&sesnextrep=786782370072955&tab=find&FastTrack=False&WRCntxt=OrdHist> 2 EachGas Spring...
  • AT&T 800 #'s web site
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Tue, 14 Feb 1995 14:15:30 CST6CDT
    For those of you with a web browser, AT&T has a neat web site that will do searches for toll free numbers http...
  • Re: Archive Search Trick Using Google?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:06:41 -0800
    ...But, I tried using the Google Advanced Search feature. I set the "search within site or domain' to vanagon.com and with careful selection...
  • FW: in search of radiator
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Mon, 14 Sep 1998 12:00:25 -0700
    ...in search of radiator I am in dire need and am desperately searching for a radiator compatible with the AUTOMATIC transmission in my 1987...
  • parts 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 12:27:34 -0400
    ...Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
  • Looking for a project?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 2 Apr 2020 14:29:52 -0700
    Go Westy has engines and transmissions on sale: https://www.gowesty.com/search-results.php?search_phrase=megasale
  • Re: Vanagon archives incremental search tool
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 11:35:03 +0100
    great... thank you.. does it search title only or also the body of the message? flo
  • Re: oil leak/dropping motor
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 21:08:18 -0400
    What I do is read the first ~100, then search from that last post date forward and so on You can search via email...
  • Fwd: things not to do with a syncro
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:07:36 -0400
    ...related&search= > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CIGiDeaybM&mode=related&search= > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krTapJyQq7Y&mode=related&search= > > and the...
  • Re: In search of Vanagon..thanks everyone!
    Historical mailing list - Doug Bohm
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:22:27 EDT
    Thanks to everyone for the input. I will report back as my search continues. Doug Bohm
  • Re: where did the archives go?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 8 Feb 2010 03:24:53 -0600
    ...site:gerry.vanagon.com in front of your search, it will search that site (this (the "site: gerry.vanagon.com" trick) has been covered...
  • Brake swap
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 15:30:07 +0000
    ...Thanks, Joe T. _________________________________________________________________ Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
  • Re: Why can't I name my Bus??
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:34:22 -0700
    ...books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz
  • Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:27:28 -0400
    ...are they in a mental instution right now...lol..? >Lyle Lyle, Searching the archives is a bit like panning for gold... it takes time...
  • Re: I-4 conversion general info
    Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
    Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:35:13 -0400
    ...Mellowslow > claims that his FAS AEG fits under the lid. > > Some images of his swap: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php...
  • Re: searching the archives
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 3 Dec 2007 11:09:10 -0800
    ...The only > reason I subscribe is because searching the list locally is significantly > faster than searching on gerry. The quantity of emails is crazy...
  • # archive search problems and tips
    Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
    Wed, 26 Dec 2001 03:48:19 -0800
    Hi Volks, I've been enjoying the archives quite a bit using the email search option (the web search was unbearably slow or crashed...
  • Re: Howto: make your own searchable vanagon archives
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:31:57 -0800
    ...First a few words on why this is necessary: > the web search interface for the archives doesn't use an indexed search, > which means...
  • Wheel stud supplier in Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:12:45 -0500
    ...http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13%2D9515 or http://www.cip1.ca/SearchResults.asp Search=c13-70-2850&Search1=Search might fit...
  • Re: NVC really..but is there a way to search all of craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:21:23 -0700
    Yes, and the url is: http://www.searchtempest.com/ Jim C Mexico
  • Re: Download archives
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:24:41 -0400
    ...the web search interface for the archives doesn't use an indexed search, which means that searching it can take 5 minutes or so...
  • Re: organizing the wisdom
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 19:57:43 -0400
    Also you can search via email and get the answer in the morning with out having to stay on line for 5 minutes: If...
  • Can you use Fingernail Polish Over Bare Metal - westy
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:15:47 -0700
    ...Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
  • Re: Archive Search Function Down?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 5 May 2009 14:59:46 -0700
    ...Archive Search Function Down? > Just trying to search the archives and keep getting 404 error. I can get > to > the summary page but not...
  • Improving Vanagon Archive Search. [Was Re: Westy: Getting to the cookstove burner valve?]
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:24:46 -0800
    ...Google, Yahoo) and then put use one of these to do a site- specific search. More info here: http://services.google.com/ searchcode2.html...