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Re: Tires In Canada
Historical mailing list - LC
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 17:46:31 -0500
...Any tips? thanks, Greg 82 Westy
Re: Organizers for Vanagons
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:03:02 -0800
...Take a look. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > Search under "Organizers" > > http://www.duluthtrading.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips...
Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 20:24:55 -0800
...Phil 84 Westy 10K Tiico no noticeable vibration problems....yet. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: removing the stove/fridge unit
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:23:04 -0400
...forward of the rear seat, propane tank included...are there any tips or tricks? << I'm in the process of putting the stuff back...
Suggestions for "Jeep roads" on Hawaii & Kauai?
Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:51:46 -0400
...Any tips? We have a week on the big island, and a week on Kauai. I'd love to get off the beaten path...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Sun, 18 May 2008 18:48:29 -0500
Scott, You really ought to try Kroil!!! I maintain that the best thing to do with the replacement tin is to not attach it...
Re: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
Historical mailing list - TC
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:21:25 -0800
> We just became a dealer for scan gauge, so if anyone wants one we can > hook you up with a good deal. I'm...
Re: Propane Fill Tips?
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Thu, 12 Aug 1999 08:34:44 -0700
...Propane Fill Tips? > > |Any major, peculiar-to-the-vanagon things I should know that, for > |example, the person filling the tank that has never...
Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 7 Dec 2022 19:10:06 -0600
...Re: [VANAGON] Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment > > > > Thanks Dan, > > > > I’m learning and will get there. > > > > I’ve been able to turn out...
Luggage rack restoration tips requested
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 1 Jan 2022 19:51:50 -0500
...I’d love some thoughts, suggestions, and tips on this project. First step is getting the best seal. What source do you recommend? Eric...
Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:41:11 -0400
...Boy, what a royal pain in the butt this >> was! I'll include some useful tips in a minute, but first, after I got...
Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:16:36 -0500
...18, 2010 8:38 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills > > When the thin plastic blades of your...
Re: dark side of ebay... (nvc)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 17:06:54 -0500
...what is the best way to ease a mechanically inept girlfriend into the world of auto mechanics? Any tips for this one? Happy friday...
Re: Go Westy sale item question
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 1 Jan 2017 18:14:36 -0800
...done from the outside with no dash removal? Is t the same for the rear one? comments and tips appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL =
Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:53:17 -0700
If fuel in tank is relatively low, safely park on incline, nose down? Some fuel will likely come out of the pump but not...
Advice for traveling to Belize
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 6 Dec 2010 08:21:55 -0500
...I will be driving a Vanagon there as well so it is very much Vanagon related :-) If you can give me any tips or...
Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:21:23 -0400
...But anyway, Should vent to the outside via a hole in the fill panel. >Any tips or better ideas before I proceed? Yes. RTV...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:34:34 -0700
On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote: > and almost finnally ... > you may already be camping on...
'62 Wiring
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Sep 95 17:39:59 BST
...Anybody got any tips also on re-wiring. Cheers, Ben Ryan '62 camper (In bits) ben@case.co.uk
<syncro/all> setting up R+P gears
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 15:48:57 -0300 (ADT)
Hi folks, any advice/tips on setting up the ring and pinion in a diff? Happens to be the front diff of my Syncro...
Re: Crank Pulley (more)
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Wed, 10 Dec 1997 03:59:40 UT
Scott, Since the single pulley bolt is only torqued to 44 lb-ft it shouldn't be hard - use the tips from the list...
Fw: 85 Vanagon Bumper ends...available?
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
Mon, 25 May 1998 23:36:49 -0400
...With the three other tips already having suffered damage I felt badly about taking him up on the offer to replace the latest casualty...
Re: Fan orientation
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 10:36:38 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
steering relay gear
Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:51:57 -0400
...Well as usual I welcome everyone's suggestions and tips. This makes my earlier search for a good VW junkyard even more relevant. Thanks...
Re: fog light wiring ?'s
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 9 Nov 1998 08:33:33 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 10 May 1999 20:34:57 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Parts CD -- a heads up
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 10 Apr 2000 07:46:37 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Fuel Cell in place of spare tire...
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Wed, 31 May 2000 13:37:43 -0500
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Re: Fridge blows fuses....help.....culprit located.
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Mon, 21 May 2001 21:41:19 EDT
...Thanks for your tips group, especially David Beierl. Taking the fridge out was straightforward with the exception of the flue vent and that broke...
Vanagon carrying capacity impresses
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Wed, 5 Mar 2003 13:02:59 -0800
...Gregory Smith '84 Vanagon Olympia, WA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
got spark, got fuel, got compression won't start
Historical mailing list - mykarmann
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 20:19:32 -0400
...I'm looking for any tips or suggestions. Again the injectors are fine the airflow meter checked out and the ECU, I even switched...
New Product Available-Replacement Westy Water Tank Locking Cap
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 22:49:34 -0600
...Thanks for the consideration, and enjoy your Vanagon! Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith _________________________________________________________________ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays...
Re: carpeting advise
Historical mailing list - steve vitale
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:36:01 -0400
...since i probably paid less for my van than it would cost for that sewfine carpet and take my car styling tips from cheech...
Re: ETKA 7 -download using Opera
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:54:52 -0500
...Any tips? > > Please, those who have the full download, please help us slowpokes > and seed your finished copy. > > Marooned pirate Jim >
Re: Disneyland camping?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 7 May 2007 05:38:35 -0700
...possible enroute, so any advice on how to do this, and tips on sites near Disneyland appreciated. This will probably be in July, maybe...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 20:48:20 -0400
Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> writes: > Many years ago my brother taught me a good way to ensure you've > packed grease into a...
Re: Gas Saving Tips
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:55:29 -0500
...Hope it helps us all. > > John > ***************** > > TIPS ON PUMPING GAS > I don't know what you guys are paying for gasoline.... but here in...
Re: MPG and HEADS
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:48:47 -0600
...Any tune up tips or am I worrying about > nothing? > > 3) I am replacing my exhaust manifolds this week. Any tips on removing the...
Re: cv joint tips
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:10:23 -0700
...Dose anyone have any tips? This will not be my > first cv repacking, but a first on a Vanagon. Thanks! > > Brendan Slevin > 84 GL...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:39:09 -0700
...Drop us a note at isaact@gmail.com if you want any tips, esp. w/r/t the National Parks, which we consider the...
Re: how'd burning man become so cool?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 17:28:05 -0700
...Burning Man Tips? > 1) Get a rug to put on the ground in front of your sliding door. This will > greatly reduce the amount...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 2 Jun 2018 12:03:50 -0400
...Any tips on testing and ways to improve? The rest of my door set up seems great. It runs quiet and smooth. Tips for...
Gasoline aroma
Historical mailing list - =?UTF-8?B?RGF2aWQgT0tDIPCfh7rwn4e4?=
Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:40:00 -0500
Good morning! Although I’ve rarely posted over the years, I’m certainly thankful for this list and the excellent tips and advice I...
Re: Removing front passenger seat
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:57:06 -0400
...Any tips? Thanks Jeff Sent from my iPhone=
Re: Heater
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:13:58 -0500
...have a instruction manual for one of these > heaters. > Also any tips for starting one up after unknown years of sitting and > collecting dust...
any info on van again.com?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 1 Jun 2013 18:18:21 -0400
...any info or tips appreciated. Eric Caron West falia want to be
Marshall 290 Regulator Cover
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:08:33 -0700
...Any tips on getting this cover off w/o destroying it? Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http...
Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:07:29 -0400
At 03:01 PM 4/9/2010, John Rodgers wrote: >The rear pressure sensor is leaking. It is a PITA location and I can...
Re: '67 Problems Deluxe...
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:51:26 MST
...Any tips on it? Taking out the lifter assembly is not going to screw up the valve settings is it? Thanks! | - Mike White | | <mike...
Erratic Power
Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
Tue, 13 May 1997 15:27:26 -0500
...provide the most leverage ? Also, I've heard that Vanagons sometimes have grounding problems with the electronics -- any tips there? Duane webjamn@snds.com
87 rebuild update!
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 27 Jul 1998 07:38:06 -0500
...the old sensor to connect to one of the new sensor tips. Should I have run a new wire for that? Do the wires...
Body Work
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:34:37 -0500
...Are there any suggestions on brands of spray primer and paint that I should use to do this touch-up? Also any tips or...
Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 16 May 1999 08:43:12 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Re: Westy kitchen vibration is bugging me
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 6 Dec 1999 16:09:13 -0500
...Anyone have any tips? > > > joseph > 86westy
wiper switch and windows
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:04:13 -0400
...Can anyone tell me how to proceed ? Also, can anyone offer any tips on servicing sliding windows which are always loose and no longer...
New VW Camper magazine found
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 19:34:17 -0500
...through the minefield of buying a 20+ year old vehicle, to tips on keeping them running, articles on original and restored examples of all...
Re: Berg Short Shift Kit????
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:51:22 -0500
...Berg Short Shift Kit???? I have ordered one from Berg, how hard is it to install, any tips and any thoughts that would make...
Leakdown test----what do I need, I already have the spark plug-s chraeder valve
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 7 Mar 2002 17:50:23 -0600
...air distributor? How do the pros do this? Thanks for any tips. Malibu Tony 85' Westy 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC.....compression: #1 100lbs...
Re: Living in a van
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Thu, 23 May 2002 09:08:47 -0700
...months traveling in my Ford >>> Van and >>> can give some good tips. >> >>> Washing clothes: Keep a 5 gal bucket with a tight lid. Put...
PS belt - which pulley on 1.9L?
Historical mailing list - Scott Terry
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:32:57 +0000
...Thanks to all who sent me tips on separating a really stuck CV joint from its driveshaft. Their eduring union has ended. _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE...