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• Re: Gas - Cheap vs Expensive
  Historical mailing list - Rolf Lockwood
  Fri, 15 May 2015 17:39:50 -0400
  ...So I search out ethanol-free gas -- usually Shell's premium V-Power -- for those cars and my 1990 Westy. I don't care...
• Re: Outrageous Prices.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 11:00:54 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (Mostly lurking) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground up...
• Business Product Costs(was Re: Curtain Kits)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 May 1998 22:39:43 -0700
  ...things that Ron at the current time does not have to shell out money for (yet). However, in both Ron's and my case...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:20:52 -0600
  ...a lot of trouble and expense to hang onto an old shell. Why not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a bastard...
• Re: gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 16:05:47 -0500
  ...and what they'll be this summer > Lets at least use some judgement here. > We'll all boycott Shell Oil, a Dutch Company so...
• Re: Just Gotta Be A Vacuum Leak!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 23:17:28 -0700
  ...s toast? I do have the servo here from the 91 shell I just >>> parted out, but how would I tell if it was...
• Re: Cured my hot cabin heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:23:37 -0400
  ...It is a split piece of rubber inside an metal shell with two thumbscrews to clamp it tightly around both the cable sheath and...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:10:43 -0400
  ...If you hear the sound of the >>>> ocean in a sea shell go try again. If you hear a intermittent rumble you ar >>>> all...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:55:21 -0500
  ...And it >> fits the factory plastic shell on the door panel. Of course no >> problem with the window cranks either since using the factory...
• Vanagon gas tank leaks the rest of the story
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 13:16:48 -0400
  ...00 that day, just > lazing around and eating stuffed Quahogs (hard shelled clams to everyone > else but people from NE). Then we decided because...
• Re: Don't Support the Saudi's???
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 17 May 2005 09:49:49 -0600
  ...to buy gas from and which major >> companies import Middle Eastern oil : >> >> Shell 205,742,000 barrels >> Chevron/Texaco 144,332,000 barrels >> Exxon...
• Re: Newbie considering purchase of 88 "Transporter"
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 22:38:47 -0800
  ...This Doka is on the East Coast and I'm in Southern California, so I wasn't about to shell out some serious cabbage...
• Re: has anyone seen July 2003 VWT?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 12:00:55 -0700
  ...071 101 341). -------------- ***************** -------------------- The factory camshaft (Thrust bearing only, the shell type cam bearing) cam bearing had a copper finish from the factory. When...
• Re: Archive not. Re: Radiator flush
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 05:41:42 -0400
  ...OK, what dilution ratio > shell I use? How good is it with the aluminum? > Zoltan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Doug" <vanagons@cox.net> > To: "Zolly...
• Re: Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:25:20 -0800
  ...even though small > worn corners appear as well just at the shell) also tale part in the > responsibility of turning the cable? > Poouuhh, I...
• Re: hesitation/bucking (was: Re: tested Oxygen Sensor, and...)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 20:47:26 -0700
  ...Even if it does come back, I can't really shell at the big bucks for another AFM meter, unless this could actually be...
• Re: Camping Food Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 11:49:32 -0500
  ...you and olive oil to fry up a stack of these shells, fill them with beans and fixings. A bix mexican hit is veggie...
• Re: contemplating engine upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:37:18 -0400
  ...I love the Vanagon Camper, it's an outstanding little camper and most shell/body are still very solid and salvagable and that for...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:52:17 -0400
  ...d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I would have looked for the clam shell and bars from a van that had the >>>>> 205-70-14 tires...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:27:37 -0700
  ...a chance here > (why???) - Opel sporty cars made from the same shell as the fatally boring > Cavaliers here, and some wonderful utility vehicles (4...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:31:21 -0800
  ...We sell a kit for $350 USD that includes the new Hella H4 shells, Hella 55/60W lights (we do have the 80/100s...
• Re: was fuel tank, now cost, performance, and risk
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 May 2000 20:55:54 -0400
  ...because I wouldn't trust a used one and woudn't shell out $500 for a new one. But that's me. Everybody makes...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:36:35 -0600
  ...a lot of trouble and expense to hang > > onto an old shell. Why > > not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a > > bastard...
• NVC: Audi poster, was: Re: [Syncro] Glossary of Tool Functions
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:36:50 -0700
  ...Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to > consume 60-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer > shells > might...
• Re: Van Meet 2007 at White Rock Beach
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:19:21 -0700
  ...Big Truck. > > > > Young Richard pumped up their inflatable and Loraine collected shells > in > > the shallows while the rest of us hung out, ate and...
• Re: BA 6 Heater Booster - text
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:52:52 -0500
  ...The outer shell will rust badly.Both inside and out.Infact, low areas show most of this rust,where condensate collects.Condensate seems to...
• Re: [Syncro] HELP - Pilot bearing marked up my input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:13:27 -0700
  ...I > noticed that the pilot bearing is now just an outer shell with all of the > insides totally gone. The input shaft where the...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:20:16 +0000
  ...Clam shell opened all the way. Released coolant > the > pressure also so less pored down are arms. Hope valve lasts. > > Dennis J > > Dennis Jowell...
• Re: Spare won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 2 Nov 2014 11:38:11 -0800
  ...the Van cafe holder > works without the big wires. > > I've heard that some folks have modified the existing clam > shell but I've...
• LPG availability and compatibility in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:11:02 -0600
  ...eines Adapters. Schweizer Gasflaschen mit Druckregler k�nnen gemietet werden. Info: Shell Gas, Telefon 0041/327587555. Slowenien Deutsche Gasflaschen und Tanks werden aufgef�llt...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:26:16 -0500
  ...out of both sides of the large metal clam shell, until the clam shell drops down. Move that out of the way, and then...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 19:08:31 -0500
  ...wt down bag that doubles as comforter if wife joins me, shell jacket, fleece jacket, fleece hat, large sun hat, down booties to keep...
• Re: holes in front wall of battery box.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:27:53 -0300
  ...I have a couple of half-shell covers in the garage, but they were not the right size. I’ll take measurements this evening...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 09:46:43 -0700
  ...Frankly, I'd rather keep a 185/R14 in the clam shell, for >>> safety and short drives. >>>> >>>> I've upgraded to 16" rims, and...
• Re: TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 May 2010 13:51:45 -0700
  ...Tire size questions > > >> The clam shell and hold down bars are different for the vans that came >> with >> the alloy wheels or 205/70...
• Re: Driving: Right vs. Priveledge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 16:02:41 -0800
  ...But smog laws that require people to shell out money to fix their cars put those in lower economic classes in a bind - do...
• Re: AFM ADJUSTING
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:53:20 -0500
  ...Before shelling out $550 for a new one or $200 for a rebuilt unit, I wanted to try re-aligning the AFM track/arm...
• Re: The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:18:16 -0700
  ...After paying $25,000 for the > vehicle, > all he could afford was a camper shell for the bed. His best mileage on > the highway...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:12:57 -0700
  ...Tell you > what, next time you have something to sell and take the time to advertise > it > and shell out the bucks to have...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
  ...Health benefits aside, it's main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells...
• Re: Ninja Camping (was Wal-Mart parking lots)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Wed, 21 May 2008 22:47:08 -0400
  ...how many of the sites are trashed by previous campers. > Shotgun shells everywhere, garbage all over, trees and limbs chopped > down for firewood, ruts...
• Re: experience with GoWesty wheels
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Fri, 29 May 2009 08:24:13 -0700
  ...Yes, it's a big chunk of change to shell out.� But I really do smile every time I set eyes on my rig...
• late friday goofieness
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
  ...Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might...
• Automotive humor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
  ...Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might...
• Re: Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:27:16 -0700
  ...Alistair? mcneely > > ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> I know there are "adventure wagons" with pretty tall hard-shell tops, and >> that people seem...
• Re: The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:32:49 -0700
  ...Light pickup truck with camper shell (too bare bones, no amenities, bed barely long enough for sleeping) 3. Some kind of weird compact station...
• Re: Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:07:23 -0800
  ...more to the point it seems to have a syncro shell ... there is a hump at the point where the gear shift enters the...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:17:29 -0400
  ...d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I would have looked for the clam shell and bars from a van that had the >>>>> 205-70-14 tires...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:26:22 -0600
  ...071 101 341). -------------- ***************** -------------------- The factory camshaft (Thrust bearing only, the shell type cam bearing) cam bearing had a copper finish from the factory. When...
• Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
  ...Health benefits aside, it's main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells...
• Re: 81 Westy Dead Engine - Long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:11:03 -0500
  ...071 101 341). -------------- ***************** -------------------- The factory (Thrust bearing only, the shell type cam bearing) cam bearing had a copper finish from the factory. When one...
• Re: Use Air Cooled Fuel Pressure Regulator on WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 May 2012 22:21:29 -0400
  ...The typical failure is the diaphragm which becomes obvious as the intake manifold gets filled with fuel or the shell gets rusted it leaks...
• (F)Trip Rpt: Cape Lookout NS
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 09:10:11 -0400
  ...Millions of coquinas, 1/2 to 1" shell creatures, were in the sand and it was fun to watch them come up and go...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 15:55:37 -0700
  ...d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I would have looked for the clam shell and bars from a van that had the >>>>>> 205-70-14 tires...
• Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:48:57 -0400
  ...I understand they can be machined to accept bearing shells if they wear out also. Aren't the gas I4 cam bearings the same...
• Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
  ...Health benefits aside, its main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:45:40 -0500
  ...out of both > sides of the large metal clam shell, until the clam shell drops down. Move > that out of the way, and then...
• Engine Case and bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 16:28:48 -0500
  ...071 101 341). -------------- ***************** -------------------- The factory camshaft (Thrust bearing only, the shell type cam bearing) cam bearing had a copper finish from the factory. When...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 May 2019 21:06:33 +0000
  ...just fine, solid, no buzzing.  And it fits the factory plastic shell on the door panel.  Of course no problem with the window cranks...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:54:29 -0800
  ...Only use a good-grade Diesel engine oil - - I use Shell Rotella-T, because I can buy it at any truck stop across the...