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• Re: Any detailing tips?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:29:51 -0400
  There's a nice long thread in the archives about Armor All. IIRC, it mostly brings the oils in your plastic to the surface...
• Re: Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 22:51:09 -0500
  ...Any ideas what to do about the coolant feed hoses? > Any tips or warnings? > > > > Cheers, > > > > Kirk > >
• Technical Performance Qs Regarding Stock 2.1l
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 10:49:34 -0800
  ...Thanks, I appreciate the tips. James aka Coupe
• Clutch on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:20:53 EST
  ...Do I remove the transmission and the bell housing together or separately? Any time/labor/finger saving tips? TIA, John Houser Perry, GA **************One...
• RE: Red and White Bus on Blocks, or should I bother?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Mon, 27 May 1996 09:44:57 -0700
  ...Any tips for approaching the owner about selling his bus and negotiating > > well ... do NOT look like you are REALLY interested. and find a...
• Re: Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 02:33:10 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 1999 9:57 PM Subject: Tips Requested Prior to R-134a Fill-up > Hi Volks: > > I have found...
• Re: Headliner Removal Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 31 May 2002 00:03:05 -0500
  ...Headliner Removal Tips? Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:41:26 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from [207.149.241.30] by hotmail...
• Re: Cabrio buying tips? - NVC
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:15:37 -0600
  ...Was wondering if anyone had any tips on > certain things to look at/for? > > Thanks, > D > > > -- > David /NJ > 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" - For Sale...
• Re: Vanagon Doctor, Wheel squeal
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:44:58 -0700
  ...Doesn’t seem to be changed by putting on the > break. > > Hard to tell which wheel. > > Sounds like front to me. > > Tips appreciated. > > Eric...
• Anyone recommend a travel trailer forum?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 Jul 2014 07:22:46 -0700
  ...Any tips on forums to visit, or personal recommendations for TTs would be welcome. Oh -- I'm not letting the Westy go. This ain...
• message formatting
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 14:05:50 -0700
  ...Any tips are appreciated.=0A=0AGr=<br> egory Smith=0AOlympia, WA, USA=0A'88 Vanagon GL=0A'77 Lancia Scorpion=0A<br> </div> </blockquote...
• Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:58:46 -0800
  ...Just wondering if anybody has tried such a thing, or has any tips.� And to inspire others.� (Going to Anza Borrego Desert park (southern...
• New Front Inner Wheel Bearing Seal Won't Seat.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:50:04 -0700
  ...Any tips on how to install it? Maybe I was sold the wrong seal...... Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http...
• Looking for mechanic referral in Eastern Mass (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 15:56:58 -0600 (CST)
  ...Any tips appreciated. Thanks, Rob Halligan
• Diagram showing tire/wheel/offset combinations
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 19:16:54 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Re: Sticky Sliding Door Rubber Seal
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 18:38:47 PST
  ...Any quick >suggestion for what to apply to help the matter? > > >Thanks for any tips -- sciman@csupomona.edu ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at...
• URGENT: Anyone have HA Projekt Catalog?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:08:37 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Fridge problems at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:25:00 EDT
  Thanks to David Beierl's tips on sealing everything with silicone I was able to keep my refrigerator lit while driving around here in...
• New to list and Westy world
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 10:12:07 -0700
  ...Any suggestions? Any other suggestions or tips for a Westy newbie? Thanks, Leaf~ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's...
• Thanks For The Honda Advice (Miniscule Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 22:53:52 EST
  Thanks to all the guys that sent tips on dealing with my suddenly non-starting CIVIC. It was more than a little unnerving to...
• Re: ford oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 20:21:37 -0800
  ...Does anyone have information on the wire connections {two > white,one black) to the plug of the original sensor and/or tips on doing...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 17:57:27 -0800
  ...head and > clamp your good vice grips > on it. > Steve __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: funny disc? OR BETTER YET, SERIOUS
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 21:44:10 -0800
  ...Gregory Smith '84 Vanagon Olympia Wa __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• A few questions for the wise
  Historical mailing list - Bollin Werner
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 16:15:20 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any tips on how to make this a successful endeavor ? The AT gasket has appeared to pull into the pan in...
• Re: Sadaam was caught NVC (over)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 22:51:49 +0000
  ...D _________________________________________________________________ Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
• What's on YOUR checklist?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 18:10:16 -0600
  In getting ready for the season's first spring camping trip, and reading tips from the list for the past year, I was wondering...
• Re: Not a propane-craving spider? (Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:00:53 -0500
  ...louder hissing noise than the left burner and > has yellow flame tips yet the left burner burns like a stove should, > with a nice...
• Reverse syndrome fixed and thanks...
  Historical mailing list - Parker Beeson
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:05:18 -0600
  ...Overall seems like she's in great shape, but you never know unless you're more mechanically inclined that I! Many wonderful tips on...
• oxygen sensor on CAT?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 11:21:36 -0800
  ...thanks for any tips...
• Re: Parking near New York City
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:46:25 -0500
  ...pay for parking and get a hotel. > > > > Thanks ! > > Shawn > > > > P.S. Tips to avoid crazy stop-n-go traffic on the way in/out...
• Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 22:27:20 -0500
  ...piece. >Thanks for the idea. > >David > > > >**************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & >Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...2011 2:09 PM |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM |Subject: Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change | | After having now gone through the starter...
• Re: Longevity tips
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 08:45:23 -0800
  ...keep pouring in those Techron cleaners..do I sound like I own stock in the company?) >>My tips to longevity? do regular maintenance and...
• Re: Camping w/ 2 year old - suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 19:19:45 -0600
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Brian Tipsword Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 2:39 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:00:31 -0800
  ...Off topic - Tips for beetle > In a message dated 11/25/08 1:49:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, > jeffmichal@YAHOO.COM writes: > > >> Hey...
• Re: Your method to fit grp 41 battery in box
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:48:48 -0400
  ...Any tips from those still using the > lead acid battery? > Spencer
• Re: Black Friday tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:44:21 -0500
  OK, One more deal from supplier. FCPEuro. I have not purchased there yet due to screen reader issues on the site. But a nice...
• Refrigerator elimination thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:16:46 -0400
  ...quickly but hopefully that means less clutter and not more weight. tips and thoughts appreciated. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto with frig working as...
• driver's and passenger cab floor metal needed
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 09:17:41 -0700
  ...Thanks for any tips, ...Markus
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:56:19 -0700
  ...the same time - not > burned bulbs, but some other reason? > > > Any tips on checking it out. Already checked the fuses. They are ok. > > Thanks...
• Re: Cracked exhaust pipe
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:35:19 -0500
  ...Anybody have any tips, tricks or warnings before I go at this thing? TIA -- Cya, Robert '87 & '86 2.1/Auto GLs
• 2.1 wbx with AC Water pump woes
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:45:50 -0400
  ...Any tips will be appreciated. The sticking points at the moment are the steel pipe from the water pump to the thermostat and the...
• Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:30:17 -0700
  On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 10:15 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > Not sure if I posted this, but some pics...
• Re: MIG welder advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 06:27:20 -0500
  ...Tank, Mask, Gloves, leather, misc sprays, tips, torch ends, valves, electric breaker, 6-3 wire, outlet(s), 6-3 extension cords, welding wire......
• Re: first time buyer looking for tips
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 01:54:24 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-31 20:16:35 EST, cdavey@GTN.NET writes: << right now i'm currently looking at a number...
• Re: ticco automatic gas mileage.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:26:02 -0500
  ...maybe a little dark.(I am no plug expect > though) > > > Could it be leaks in the gaskets of my fuel tank? > > Any tips ideas?
• Re: Paint code for Ivory?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:25:12 -0700
  ...I painted one of my motorcycles this spring with their Urethane color/clear PPG paint and got some really expert tips and advice from...
• Re: Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 01:26:28 EST
  In a message dated 2/24/06 2:04:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, inua@CHARTER.NET writes: > Subject says it all. > > I must...
• Re: wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:57:09 -0400
  ...how hard a job this is and if anyone has > some tips thanks Jim From what I've read on the rears, the first...
• Temp 2 replacement in 2.1 (archives searched)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:02:14 -0500
  ...I have a new Temp II sensor for my 90' 2.1 - Can anyone give me any tips, warnings, or advice on changing it...
• NEED HELP FINDING A MISSING PERSON!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:42:21 -0400
  ...If you see this car, please call the Dane County (WI) Sheriff's Dispatch at 608-255-2345 or their TIPS line at 608...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 10:42:51 -0500
  ...COM> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:20 AM Subject: Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > I've simply laid my...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:21:49 -0800
  ...thanks for the tips everyone. ive got the spare plug ready to go once I get this thing outta here. wishful thinking. ----- Original Message...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:54:46 -0500
  ...John On 6/16/2013 1:34 PM, Keith Hughes wrote: > Anyone have any tips for bleeding clutches that refuse to be bled? I...
• Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 06:30:16 -0400
  ...They arrived yesterday and I now see these are the Bosch Platinum with four tips. Now, here's my question, anyone have any real...
• Re: Clutch Adjustment ?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:12:58 -0700
  ...It really does have to go > virtually to the floor to clear gears. > > Any tips? > > Thanks. > > John > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL...
• antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dylan
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:14:55 -0800
  ...Also, does anyone have any tips for lifting the instrument cluster hood? Bentley just says to grasp in the back and pull up, but...
• Re: Coolant Level Sensor: modify & install
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 19:01:11 EST
  ...turn it uppside down & swab out the cavity >with >alcohol + q-tips. Fill the cavity with epoxy (JB Weld), let it cure & >install per...
• Re: windshield washer
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:15:33 EST
  ...39 -0500 Woody Halsey <WoodyHalsey@COMPUSERVE.COM> writes: >Dear List, > >Any tips on improving the spray from my passenger side windshield >washer?= > >The driver...
• Re: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:22:36 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************