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• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:06:47 -0800
  ...range you want--- so long as you're happy with the relative ratios between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd dictated by the 090 auto transmission...
• '84 Westy Electrics - Stupid Questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 22:36:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It > would be reassuring to know that shore power=trickle charging so that I > can have a relatively clean conscience about battery upkeep. Wish...
• Re: Tune up on the '56
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 10:31:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...For instance, water has a relatively high specific heat (you have to apply a lot of heat to it to raise its temperature) while...
• RE: Re:Vanagon Bake-Off~Nevada Race
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 30 May 1996 19:13:10 EST
  ...And if you try, surly relatives in the third seat are going to shout, "Shift! Shift!" in a way that pops your Mario Andretti...
• FW: eBay item#255171912: VW Vanagon 2 person Middle seat
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 14:13:12 -0500
  ...I have one of these for my 82 Westfalia and it turns it into a 6 passenger "minivan" I use when visiting the relatives...
• Rebuild jitters
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 12:33:05 -0700
  ...I thought that it would be relatively simple to put on the new heads, put in rods, lifters and rockers (inspect/replace old). Adjust...
• Buying tires from Canada...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 00:44:11 -0700
  ...The difference in tire cost could almost pay for the gas! Am I missing something? Should I feel guilty about exploiting the relatively strong...
• Re: Looking for new adoptive parents in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:36:32 -0800
  ...you have my full permission to say no because "my <close relative> will just *kill* me if I do" ... and blame it on me...
• Re: Dirty vs. clean
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:23:07 -0600
  ...Keep my engine > relatively clean. I too find working on a clean engine much easier > and, yes, it's easier to diagnose when things...
• Re: Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:32:23 -0700
  ...both > worlds--you'll be forced to drive slower ;-), and you'll get terrific > (relatively speaking) mileage! > > Stuart > -- Neil '82 Diesel Westy Peace of
• Re: More early list memories...
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:45:01 -0500
  ...Fast forward the VCR to 2009, two Westfalias and many relatively trouble and leak free miles later, the List is facing another theoretical milestone...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 17:38:42 -0800
  ...It >>> has relatively clean oil in it and the fuel level is just above reserve - >>> so relatively empty. I occasionally check the battery voltage...
• Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 9 Jun 2021 18:59:59 -0700
  ...Overall though I am happy with the stock brakes around town or on the highway but not so much in those relatively rare but...
• Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:38:10 -1000
  ...It has a relatively low > mileage 1.9l NA engine in it and a rebuilt fuel pump with all new > injectors. The customer is...
• Re: Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 21 May 2012 14:51:41 -0400
  ...Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank Every time I fill up my 85 Vanagon, a relatively large amount of fuel leaks out...
• Need advice on Battery Isolators
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 11:54:21 -0600
  ...This battery is relatively tiny (less than half the size of a regular battery) and yet will provide 31 hours of juice at 4amps...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - ned & susan rothstein
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 21:29:02 -0400
  ...It was relatively inexpensive, and works fine. I got the Extra model taht will hold 3 bikes. It has a bottom bar that has...
• Re: Driving/Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 12:03:32 +0200
  ...What mainly makes foglights foglights is the special construction of the lens and the fact that they are mounted relatively low above the ground...
• Re: Torque wrench; click style, calibration; or how to waste half a day.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 20:42:41 -0700
  ...Check them against a relatively unused beam is the best I can do. A couple of things that one can do to improve the...
• overheating questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 12:15:24 EST
  ...colder weather provided the radiator/heater cores are functioning even at relatively low efficiency. Is it a fair to assume that the heater core...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 20:26:07 -0600
  ...The table never budges, makes no noises or marks and is relatively easy to extract and reinstall. -Larry BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: I tried this...
• Re: Hello (and suspension)
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 08:08:25 -0400
  ...Gary <glenn.mayo@NTLWORLD.COM> wrote: >Hi. > >As I'm relatively new to this list, I'd better say hello....HELLO!! I'm >from...
• Re: Non-Family Hauler / rear lap belts are much more safe than no belt
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:12:00 -0500
  ...wearing any restraint device at >all. > John, she survived the accident relatively intact. Broken kneecap was the single worst injury. Lesson learned. She still...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:51:29 -0500
  ...converting an 83.5 to power steering ? Relatively easy to do, but need to remove fuel tank. Make sure hydr. lines don't block...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 May 2018 18:40:00 -0700
  ...PM, kenneth wilford <kenwilfy@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > >> > >> Neil, since they are relatively new, try pouring brake fluid on them. > It > >> will quiet them down...
• Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 31 May 2016 12:47:27 -1000
  ...Scott On 05/27/2016 08:25 AM, Roy Nicholl wrote: > All, > > Since I am still relatively new to the T25/vanagon world (3...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 May 2011 16:48:30 -0700
  ...Please keep guns, knives, clubs, chains, spears, bear traps, and other similar devices in their respective holsters relative to this discussion. Regards, BenT Mod...
• Re: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:08:42 -0700
  ...But yes, the relative humidity in the air is steam (or > water vapor), as is the water in a tire. > > > From racelinecentral.com (note...
• Re: Cars Made by Hand
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 22:36:24 -0400
  ...They are close relatives of VW's. I even heard the word > Volkswagen spoken during the show. > Kman > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: 3rd choice for gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:14:11 +1200
  ...current paths and have the actual meter on the dash with relatively light cabling linking it to the "sender" resistance. How practical this is...
• wasserboxer exhaust repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 20:36:30 CST6CDT
  ...the inevitable :( so far, these cracks are occuring in areas with relatively solid pipe left. oh, i've tried the JB Weld stuff too...
• warning! you, too, can be broke and destitute!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 20:31:48 CDT
  ...no relatives or stock holding, just a satisfied customer. but be warned: you can spend a LOT of money on these books. a LOT...
• Re: outlet Cap for westy water tanks
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 20:49:27 -0330
  ...used on the older squareback's windshield washer bottle, which is relatively > easy to find at a wrecking yard. It has to have a...
• Westy Bummer on I-40
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 19:06:36 -0500
  ...It didn't appear that anyone was hurt, (no ambulances, and relatively minor crash damage). We got to the scene pretty late after the...
• Re: Cylinder head gauge
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:40:39 -0700
  ...But the temp reading is more of a way to gauge relative temperatures during operation, as well as to detect when you are running...
• Re: Sleeping bag purchase advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:35:18 -0700
  ...and up, > lightweight, roomey, NOT mummy style, has to roll up relatively small and be > able to fit into fairly small stuff sack say...
• fluid, fluid everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Eric Peterson
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 14:03:22 EST
  Hello all - I'm the proud owner of an 89 westfalia 125k...took a trip to NY from CA and everything went relatively well...
• Re: Vanagon Toys FS
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:44:49 -0500
  ...All of these parts may be had relatively cheaply if you don't mind using non-branded merchandise. I'm not thinking to make...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 6 Jan 2007 17:23:38 -0700
  ...end of 6- > disk > changers." > > Don't know if this is relative Tom. My coworker's brother also got > an iPod > and he plugs...
• Re: More on Syncro tires.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:09:24 -0500
  ...I got my Syncro with a relatively new VW transmission in it because the PO wouldn't listen to the dealership that kept warning...
• Re: Is Your Oil Pressure Buzzer Too Quiet?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:55:10 -0700
  ...scales is definitely questionable, but they're VERY good for keeping track of relative change. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Re: Friday: Annoyances rant...... continued....
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 11:56:18 -0800
  ...from > Florida back across on I-10 and frequently we stopped at the Flying J's to > get a relatively free overnighter in the...
• Re: Question about removing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:03:22 -0400
  As (relatively) inexpensive as tanks are, I don't think it's worth it to clean them up and re-coat the interior. That...
• Re: Fuel injectors needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:07:29 -0400
  No, actually it's a 71 BMW CS with a period correct L-jetronic e12 manifold and a relatively modern fuel injection system. I...
• Run time to charge Aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 02:03:44 -0700
  ...alternator and the wires are all new and the batteries are relatively new. I use a SUREPOWER 1315 isolator for the 2 battery sets...
• '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:30:15 -0600
  ...I wish to have my baby run fast *and* long! relative nubie, please advise of any offenses :) Eric Small Dallas, TX '86 GL '93...
• Re: digijet engine swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 09:28:09 -0800
  ...These parts are relatively rare in the U.S. because not many diesels were sold here. Also, a shop in San Francisco has been...
• Fwd: Re: [MRCC] Fwd: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:38:13 GMT
  ...out features. > Chrysler ultimately passed on the system because it was relatively expensive > for what you got. The built in map covers the entire...
• fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 11:44:16 -0800
  ...If someone can tell me where the filter should be relative to the pump, then I can probobly figure out the rest. Many Thanks...
• Re: Another Q: Caster arm rubber.
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:45:03 -0800
  ...Taking suspension apart is relatively easy but replacing bushings and ball joints could be done by machine shop(automotive) or if you have press...
• Proper Bulbs for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 20:39:23 -0800
  ...I'm not so sure he knows what he's talking about and now, after replacing a bulb in my relatively-new-to-me...
• Re: Blaupunkt stereos
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:45:46 -0400
  ...I highly recommend Alpine on everything but there relatively high prices. As to the job of installing a headunit, I think it's fairly...
• euro taillight filler panels Re: Necessity is the muthah (or) Euro Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 20:32:05 EST
  ...plastic for gosh sakes) and really weren't made for the relatively > skinny US license plate. > > see example pic (Not My Van) at > http...
• Re: Seattle craigslist Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:31:15 -0700
  ...Seattle craigslist Westfalia >>> >>> >>>>There are some 'relatively' low cost westies on the Seattle >>>>craigslist this morning. >>>>http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/car?query=Westfalia...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:52:09 -0700
  ...level, not nationally for some time, but as a >cottage industry relatively soon. While recycling fryer oil from the local fast food might be...
• Door locks lead to dead batt...and my intro
  Historical mailing list - miles2go
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:16:49 -0700
  ...Some of our stuff will be sent to relatives for storage but much of it will be sold or donated. We live fairly far...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:32:27 -0600
  ...It is still going strong. >>Relatively speaking, "good & used" is not a bad thing in my vocabulary. >> >>The place I deal with dismantles good...
• Re: Front Suspension Lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:21:53 +0000
  ...tend to lean towards preventing problems when parts and service is "relatively" easy to do, rather than having much stress in 5-10 years...
• Re: Cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:20:25 -0600
  ...Being a relatively new > battery....that doesn't necessarily mean it is still a good battery. I've > had newish batteries go belly-up...
• Re: Cold Morning Puzzlement Part Deux
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:27:20 -0500
  ...is when I tromp the gas to get > going quickly (a relative term). Are you thinking the idle switch could > be bad? Yes, or...