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• Re: What's a Tristar Doka Worth?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 08:52:38 -0800
  ...I would say if you can pickup one of these Canadian Syncro TriStars in good to excellent condition for $25K USD you are doing...
• Re: Fuel system "vapour lock"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:36:38 -0700
  ...So I swapped in a Jetta charcoal canisters and checked further on the EVAP system. Interesting to see that the '93-94 Jetta canister...
• Re: throttle shaft bushings ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 16:37:44 -0500
  ...Can you say emmission testing problems? Any idea where new bushings can be had? How about a carburator shop? I think the bushings are...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light on-need help! (dealer cant fix it)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 01:01:18 -0400
  ...His real specialty is Mercedes parts but he can also get a lot of parts for VW, including the fuel injectors the dealer would...
• Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:36:52 -0600
  There, indeed, does not appear to be a Fuse/Relay Block Diagram for the Canadian Version Wiring but the Wiring Schematic Pages are there...
• Coolant Flush Decison
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:25:14 -0700
  ...He knows "the list," which can't be a bad thing! He can flush and bleed my '85 Westy 4sp by hand, but can...
• Re: Alarm system, was Bus story - using a gun???
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:15:24 -0500
  Canadian's with thier "PAL" gun licenses can actually carry (well TRANSPORT) guns in their vehicles if they are "non restricted" and unloaded. Generally...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:28:20 -0400
  ...I know I can make a .013 orifice, maybe I can make a smaller one. And I can certainly make the larger one if...
• Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jul 95 00:07:48 CDT
  ...as you can see, there are more Unknowns than Microbuses. this is not good, people! as to the location/geographical stats: i'd just...
• Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy, i need info on US/state law.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:54:04 -0800
  ...So you can drive the van back to Canada on the current plates and registration. Just make sure you have insurance. If you need...
• Re: [WetWesties] waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:38:17 -0700
  ...Proof the canvas thoroughly with spray on tent canvas proofer > (I used 2 different brands, they seem similar; from REI or other > camping store...
• Re: [Fwd: Leaking Head?] (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 00:34:52 -0300
  ...The part is cheap ($15-20 Can) and you can do it yourself. You should also check, by removal and visual inspection, that the...
• Re: Assorted Westy (1991) questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 26 May 1998 20:48:32 +0000
  ...Regarding your canvas tent.. *don't* waterproof this tent fabric!!!!!! This fabric breathes, and requires NO additional waterproofing. The canvas (100% cotton) fibres swell...
• Re: Running a 4.5v LED on 12v
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:26:32 -0600
  John, I can help but you will need to do some electronic assembly. If you know how much current the light draws then I...
• Re: Shipping to Alaska/ Outside of the Continental U.S.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:15:32 -0400
  > Hey Ron, > > With Fed-Ex and shipping to places like Canada, have they a delivery > service that includes brokerage fees? This is often the...
• Re: secret stash uncovered - customs people
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:42:46 -0600
  ...Crossing into Canada, the officials are very nice and hassle you not at all. Until last Spring, anyway, where Customs Canada officials felt that...
• Re: Canadian Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:52:02 -0600
  ...Canadian Exhaust > Has anyone had an exhaust system built for them by a muffler shop here in > Canada? I'm trying to figure out...
• Re: URGENT - Can I import a vehicle into Canada with one day's notice?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 3 May 2006 08:33:24 -0400
  ...URGENT - Can I import a vehicle into Canada with one day's notice? Subject line says it all. I want to pick up a...
• Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:16:38 -0800
  An 85 should have long aluminum strips holding the top edge of the canvas to the top. Raise the top, go outside, look up...
• Re: Let's go Canada
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 07:35:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...9 > >-CAN 34 DC 5 ME 1 PA 20 > >-DEU 1 FL 4 MI 4 RI 3 .. . [etc.] .. > I think we in Canada deserve...
• Re: pre-coffee whining
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 9:03:00 GMT
  > 1)Its a bunker-burner, and people can't stand the diesel exhaust > 2)People can't see over or around it. I actually...
• Re: Can some PLEASE unsubscribe me??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 22:09:09 -0800
  ...First we can't get on, then >we can't get the digest form, then we can't get off. >I don't think...
• Re: Seam Rust Removers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:39:55 -0700
  Seam rust is IN! the seam and can't be fixed without taking the seam apart IMHO. Fixing the outside, visible rust, will last...
• travel with dogs...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:01:55 -0800
  I just discovered that a canvas painter's drop cloth is great to keep the inside of your van sort of clean and sort...
• Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 10:06:10 -0400
  >I remember reading that a Synchro cannot be towed, since the >drive train can't be disconnected and the system doesn't like to...
• Re: Part *still* needed!
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 19:16:24 -0500
  On 10/29/98 9:25 PM, Ed Henckel eloquently inscribed >I just can't beleive that with a mailing list of 731 with...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:32:28 -0500
  Those interested might check with a Canadian company Stebro that has been making stainless steel systems since the 1960's at least and have...
• Re: Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 14:03:35 -0800
  ...Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content) > To all Canadian listees: > > The US election is an amazing reminder that every vote...
• Re: Running on Tap Water - attempt at de-confuscation
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:24:26 +0100
  ...Any analogies you can think of? So aircraft cruise as high as they can (ATC permitting), as low intake temps are vital for efficiciency...
• Re: Can anyone order VW dealer parts without a large markup?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:54:45 -0600
  ...Tell them Stan Wilder sent you so I can get my 25% commission on your purchase. Stan Wilder On Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17...
• Re: start bringing VW LT's in :)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:59:39 -0500
  FYI for you Canadian residents; You can bring ANY vehicle from ANYWHERE into CANADA if it is 15 years or older. i.e. people...
• Re: Where to buy Redline in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 18 May 2006 06:55:13 -0700
  ...Just call 1-866-366-6722 in Canada for orders... They have stores in Vancouver and Edmonton areas... --- http://mopacautosupply.com/ About $10/qt...
• F/shameless plug for (car related) charity fundraising
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:26:18 -0700
  ...The money goes to the Canary Foundation, for research in early cancer detection. Last year was lots of fun, this years should be better...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:55:54 -0700
  No mileage limit, just can't be used for "regular transportation", i.e., daily driver. "Shows, events, excursions..." etc. are fine. I'll be...
• Junk Yard/Craigs List Excursion Near San Antonio/Austin
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:36:55 -0500
  Gonna go to Austin VDub tommorow and if anyone wnat to call ahead and order a part, I can p/u and ship. You...
• Re: 2nd battery article by Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 06:42:34 -0600
  "Can anyone provide me a copy of or location of this article, or other reliable instructions on how to wire this differently so as...
• [f] Re: Propane Cautions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 05:53:59 -0700 (PDT)
  So Derek Drew says: > I was able to knock one of my labels off but I can't get the other label to > come...
• Ur-tools
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 10:40:01 EST
  ...You can do lots of things with duct tape that you can't do with bungee cords, practically nothing with bungee cords that you...
• van tents
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 05:52:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone know anything about this tent ? Can it be attached to the side of a Vanagon ? Maybe with some modifications ? I will try...
• Re: water pump for my sink wanted.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 23:29:06 EDT
  ...Let me know if you can help. Take care. >> you can get them from any local RV store. chris
• FS: SA Grilles&lites $205
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 20:02:33 -0500
  ...For 1986 and up with Rectangular lights, if you can't find round ones with the buckets, I can see about getting new ones...
• Re: Tar on carpet
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 13:21:32 -0600
  ...Works for gum, candle wax, etc. ------------- SNIP ------ I've used acetone with good results removing gum on the upholstery of an 1987, it evaporates...
• Re: bent lifters
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:00:47 -0600
  You cannot bend a lifter, but you can bend a pushrod. this of course is the link between the rocker arm and the lifter...
• o2 sensor: required?
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 10:54:36 -0800
  ...I am putting my 85 GL back together, and can get it running this weekend, *IF* I leave off the o2 sensor (can't...
• Is your "Emission Control System (ECS) malfunction Indicator working correctly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 May 2003 07:47:45 EDT
  ...Does anyone have one in place? Can the ECU give out fault codes that can be read with a device? The function of this...
• Push rods change?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 08:28:55 -0700
  Hi Guys, I am not sure if I can change the push rods without taking the heads off. This is a 2.1 engine...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:02:19 -0700
  ...Black Bears vs Westy Canvas? Why can't we all just exercise our right to bear arms so we may protect ourselves from all...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:03:45 -0800
  ...the switch itself will very likely not corrode but the adjustment parts can and do. The switch can fail internally. Neil. On 2/14...
• Re: Canada brokerage fees
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:01:33 -0700
  ...Stuff FROM Canada Over the last couple of years I've had four items shipped to me from Canada, three from vendors by Mail...
• rear cabinent in carats, weekenders . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:27:00 -0700
  ...I can't find any pics or diagrams on this . . . the dealership couldn't find it listed in ekta . . . Can someone please help me...
• Re: Vanagon Canopy
  Historical mailing list - Richard Atwell
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:06:10 -0700
  On Oct 7, 2007, at 2:23 PM, Richard Atwell wrote: > Does anyone know who made these canopies? > > http://www.ratwell.com/Misc/VanagonCanopy...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:22:05 -0800
  ...First, it > was made in Canada, how great is that! Second, it uses a VW compatible > filter element! Many early 80s Golf/Jetta use...
• Re: A visit from the stork!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 15:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >CONGRATULATIONS!!!! >Can she hold a socket wrench yet? : ) Any kid can do that. But does she turn it in the right direction to tighten? :^)
• Lowering shocks for 85 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Gatlin
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 11:51:44 EDT
  Who makes these where can I get them, E-mail Gatlin111@Aol.Com, he is really interested and can't get into our area...
• Bus Depot Members URL
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:36:48 -0400
  ...Ron Mighton Toronto, Canada EH!
• Anyone with a Canadian 91 Westy ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
  Mon, 17 May 1999 11:41:00 -0400
  If you have one, please e-mail me; I need some quick info. Canadian 1991, non-synchro only. Thanks, Frank. video.image@ibm.net
• Jetta List Question (non-vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 00:32:26 -0600
  I have a Canadian friend that is buying an '87 gas Jetta. Can anyone point me to the best mailing list for him? Thanks...
• Jetta List Question (non-vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:29:05 -0800
  I have a Canadian friend that is buying an '87 gas Jetta. Can anyone point me to the best mailing list for him? Thanks...
• Re: Tiico in a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 09:35:12 -0800
  > can you put a Tiico in a syncro? I believe they claim that you can.... see their web site... http://tiico.com/prod04.htm...
• specs
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:07:57 EDT
  can somebody please tell me the length and width and weight of a vanagon(81) so I can figure out if it will fit...