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• spare engines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 94 11:03:10 -0400
  ...Also, back in the 70s, just about everybody had a 1200cc engine, good running condition, dollar value about $43, off in a corner of...
• Engine Oil Temps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 09:13:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Is this normal? I've never had any quantitive values for VW oil temps before. I bought the thermo to check the guage vs...
• Re: hubcaps (wheel covers)
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Wed, 21 May 1997 16:12:12 -0500
  Gregory M Daughtry wrote: > > Hi all, > > I agree there is a great deal of value in getting your vanagon back > into stock shape. > > However...
• Re: 1991 Synchro Westy - Original Price?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 18:00:16 -0700
  ...The value is in the function, utility and availability of the vehicle. There's is no new vehicle out there i'd rather have...
• temp sensor !--ohm value
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 18:58:02 PDT
  I have been having power loss problems on my 85 vanagon and have been checking various components with a multimeter. Re the Airflow meter...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 09:47:43 -0700
  ...Depending on mineral content and PH value you can affect the additives in the coolant, lowering it's protective properties. Also, salts and such...
• Need your input - questionable mechanic (long)
  Historical mailing list - l p
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:43:45 -0800
  ...The mechanic said the book value was 4 hours for this job. Yikes! $500cdn for an $80 driveway job. I know it didn't...
• Re: Australian Vanagon List Server Members - Australia Vanagon Mail Server??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:30 +1200
  >Do think it would be of some value setting up an Australian E-group for >Transporters and Caravelle's? The intention would not be...
• Re: Schr�dinger's Feline
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 15:47:05 -0800
  ...So the cat is NEITHER dead or >> alive, but just is. >> >> ---OR--- >> >> a wavefunction will collapse to one value if it is observed, because...
• Re: cool T2 (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 14:52:22 -0600
  ...Now let's talk about collector's value of the vehicle. Does anyone have $.02? Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: BS Insurance Co sharks!!!! Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:59:41 +1200
  ...Not >great for resale value. Get a judge, JP or whatever to look at the damage and CLEAR photographs of the damage, and get...
• Audi listserv like this one? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 09:53:03 -0500
  ...I am looking for advice on the value of this car, and anything I should look for. It's a one owner well maintained...
• Re: Swivel seat
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:00:37 -0700
  ...I got some info from the archives, but I'm still wondering if there is a torque value assigned to those nylock nuts. Anyone...
• Re: torque on coolant sensor in expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:50:44 -0400
  ...Can't find any > torque value in the Bentley. My best guess is just to make it > "fairly snug" but is there an actual...
• Re: Core charge for Vanagon Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Sat, 8 Mar 97 23:56:16 CST
  ...Every person thinks a core is worth a different value, I value a Vanagon core at about $300.00 depending on what the symptoms...
• Re: Gasket ID?
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:29:56 -0500
  ...I usually go around the pans and increment the torque 3 values...if the torque is 30 lbs, 10, 10 and final torque value...
• Westfalia prices
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:25:47 -0600
  ...I had no trouble increasing the settlement value by simply presenting them with higher value comparables. > The adjusters job is to 'make you whole...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:21:13 -0800
  ...Many years ago on this list I made mention of John Muir's book (How to keep your VW alive) & it's value even...
• Re: Eurovan Fire Update
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 20:44:19 -0500
  ...that > the Eurovan had a fire....so there goes the market value. > > Bottom line, I am stuck with the Eurovan because it is virtually...
• Re: Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:49:30 -0800
  ...1986 VW Syncro Westfalia (camper 4X4) Truck Modified* with an >agreed value of $25,000Other Than Collision:$1,000 DeductibleCollision:$1,000 >Deductible The...
• high beam indicator sucks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:37:43 +0000
  ...The new one did work, maybe too good since I am thinking of tearing back into the dash and change out the resistor value...
• what�s the truth on Merkur Scorpio rims?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 22:52:14 EDT
  ...Merkur or VW?) also does any one have a current market value estimate for a set of 4 with centercaps that say Merkur and...
• Re: Re '91 Westy value
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 08:18:58 -0700
  Would YOU drive your Ferrari out here with all these crazed people? And besides, what fun is it to crawl along 101 @35 MPH...
• VW Dasher Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Mon, 12 May 2003 17:11:28 -0700
  ...Is there any value for me to keep this tranny or list it up on Ebay? Does anyone know if there is anyone who...
• Re: westfalia to weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 May 2005 12:14:06 EDT
  ...to > its original full westy state? > > it would kill your resale value.. and then u got the fill ports on the drivers side not...
• Re: FS: '91 Syncro SVX Ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 11:34:56 EST
  ...The Vaporous Value is still ( out there ) to be determined... Stay tuned for the next exciting episode... On Saturday morning matinee Vanagon Volleys !!! Where...
• Re: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:32:17 -0600
  Yep, but closer to Richard? It would go well w/ my dreamed $20k TDI conversion or was that included? Tom-thanx for the heads...
• Re: VANAGON INSURANCE
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:22:58 -0500
  Classis auto or collector car insurance is an easy way to get stated value policies, for vehicles not in normal operation. They are generally...
• Re: The value of instrumentation
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 15:30:04 -0300
  ...The value of instrumentation > > Dennis: > > Your next thermostat won’t last near as long. My original was 25 when replaced, the new one only...
• Re: Seattle Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:32:56 -0700
  ...At > the ferry I shut the engine off and turned the ignition back on - sure > enough no alternator light. > > I knew there was value...
• Re: re. Trip Report, Baja Whales 2012,part 1, long, boring
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:21:56 -0700
  ...There is a growing awareness of the value of preserving natural resources and many areas are now officially protected. Mark Gary Lee wrote: > I...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:29:34 -0700
  ...Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual) how the heck did you come up with that value? is this based on any measurement? what is...
• Re: Follow Up on Yesterdays Post About New Stereo
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:49:52 -0700
  ...No real practical value yet, just kinda cool, but it may come in real handy some day. Roland
• Fwd: 1989 VW Westfalia question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:46:09 -0700
  ...Have you any idea of anyone in the Seattle area who might be selling same, or be in the know for their true value...
• Re: Tech tip #2
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 12:41:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the air > wrenches that limit the torque applied to a certain value. There is a > booklet that comes with the Torque Sticks that tells...
• SYNCRO KILLER, was:Synchro trans value? / Stretch progress
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:20:13 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-18 01:58:32 EDT, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << THIS GUY IT A SYNCRO KILLER! YOU SHOULD BE...
• Headstd Horror: Happy Ending!
  Historical mailing list - James Ruch
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 05:02:10 PST
  ...We all know the value of the collective wisdom of this list but the giving and sharing spirit that flourishes here is truly an...
• Re: Installing 87 instrument cluster in 82
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:50:21 -0500
  ...we mess with the odometer it will effect the cars future value. Thanks for the info. Jay L Snyder wrote: > Why would you fool...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:34:49 -0700
  ...totaled," based on market values of those "similar" vehicles. > I asked for the vehicles used to compare a value against, and sure enough, > this...
• 2 questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - Martin Haggblom-Payne
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 12:22:44 -0700
  ...Does keeping entirely true to stock increase value or do custom mods i.e., solar system, custom upholstery, custom paneling increase or at least...
• Shopping for a floor jack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:16:27 +0000
  ...but want to know if there are any suggestions for better values or caveats about this one.  My wife still wants to know when...
• Re: Big RV parks
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:50:54 -0700
  ...One of the best values I have come across. It's south of Palm Springs and called Fountain of Youth Spa. I too prefer...
• Re: on bring a trailer today ... zoom zoom indeed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:15:47 -0400
  ...BZ-appears that the V8 has significantly reduced the value of a nice 63 DC On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 11:23 AM...
• Re: Oil Change. Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:12:23 -0800
  ...On the other hand time has some value & you invest time to find a $300 long block & bring it to the work area, you...
• Re: Boiling Aligators in Florida
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 15:26:07 -0500
  ...My question is, are those heat closing values also correct >for the diesel version? If not, what are the numbers? > And you though my...
• Re: Battery current limiting device??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 20:06:54 -0400
  ...I can calculate values if you want to perform this task. Radiator fan resistors would work great for this purpose. Let me know if...
• Re: re Cautionary Tale.....
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 09:26:15 -0500
  ...I wrote them a nice letter saying the value was $18,000 plus 8% New York State sales tax. After they got the letter...
• Vanagon Cylinder Head Problem?
  Historical mailing list - Terrence Tickle
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 09:27:42 -0500
  ...ruining the engine by continuing to use it? Thanks in advance for your valued insights!!! Terry Tickle Rochester, NY tickle@eng.mc.xerox.com
• Consumer Reports - Our Favorite(or otherwise) Repair Shops
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 01:33:20 -0700
  ...same place of business, but a weighted survey might offer some value. I would happily compile a list. Coby Valley Wagonworks "Intimately acquainted with...
• New beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 16:25:27 -0600
  ...smaller, the better", I feel that the new Bug is a good value, and a neat, decent handling vehicle. Thanks, Ferdinand ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: SubaGon resale values
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 07:28:20 -0400
  Volks, When I buy a vanagon or other vw, I count on engine work needing to be done. I do not care whether it...
• Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 01:44:50 EDT
  ...need for the complete job as well as anything else of value down the road. For Example I think the wiper motor is the...
• Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:03:35 -0800
  so would i it would match my bug.. maybe the 2 can have kids ;) happy friday sore hands -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email...
• Free diesel Golf parts Oceanside, California
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 29 May 2002 09:55:43 -0700
  ...The 5 speed transmission is good, and probably the only thing left with any value. It has 4 nearly new tires. The body has...
• Re: The Flat Tire Encounter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 10:42:52 -0500
  ...This was on the little twisty mountain road above White Sands and taught me the value of driving while awake. Funny thing, the tire...
• Adding power inlet plug to 91' Carat
  Historical mailing list - Spinoso, Tom
  Thu, 20 May 2004 11:50:57 -0500
  ...For what it is worth, I did a search assuming I would find other similar questions and really found nothing of value. Perhaps I...
• Re: Vanagon In Autoweek Magazine - August 1, 2005
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 00:24:46 -0700
  I wonder if that article will cause our �property values� to rise? :-) Speaking of best known secrets of the RV community, when we were...
• Re: Dometic fridge cooling fan thermoswitch question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:07:21 -0700
  ...fridge and wondering if anyone knows the close and= >> open temperature values of the thermo switch that controls the fin cooling f= >> an. > > > > Cheers...
• Re: FS: Syncro Westfalia cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:12:23 -0800
  ...I was thinking 5 grand or less would be 'cheap.' how about 'value priced.' ?? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: SCREWED by the ins. co.
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 5 May 1999 10:00:45 -0700
  ...co etsimator came out and totalled out my car today.. > has yet to give me a value, but i know i will lose. > > their...