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  • Can anyone identify the piece of tin they cut for Air Cooled Air-Conditioning?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 2 Jul 2002 14:34:38 -0400
    Can you point it out to me: http://www.bus-boys.com/aircoolsystem.html Thanks, Chris
  • Re: Vanagon parts are now cheap (relatively)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 19 May 2005 14:11:55 -0600
    >......... I can > use the Westy for a daily driver but I can't camp in the T-Bird. Have you tried? Grin Tom
  • Re: Head Lamp Assy
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:06:14 -0600
    You can buy them at the dealer--a little more than the BusDepot, but you can have them in 3 days.... Richard A Jones...
  • Re: Leaking Head perment fix ??
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:11:42 -0500
    Mike, you mean liquids cannot be compressed. A fluid is something that flows. For example, natural gas is a fluid and can be compressed...
  • Re: eBay ship to US only - why
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 5 Aug 2005 13:53:58 -0400
    ...seller who does not take credit cards to accept a payment from Canada is for the Canadian buyer to mail him a Canadian Postal...
  • Re: new Westy canvas
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:38:19 -0500
    > I got my new 3 window canvas today from the Bus Depot. They > said it was a made to order item and would take...
  • ran out of Gas...
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 08:09:19 -0500
    ...Must be the gawd forsaken state of New Jersey!! So I can't find the thread on the spare gas can that fits in...
  • Re: Canvas Tarp Cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:32:49 +0000
    ...Besides being unsightly (to me, anyway) the dark color can make for a hellish afternoon if you don't shield it from the setting...
  • Calibrate youself!
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 08:02:05 EDT
    Sure you can seek out a lab to calibrate your torque wrench, but lets have some fun with this. Torque simply is force x...
  • Re: more plastic gas cans...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Apr 2000 19:42:00 -0400
    I do it -- It's the kind with a screw-cap vent, made in Canada. Forget the name. In New England conditions the top...
  • Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:36:11 EDT
    ...model I can't seem to find any sticker it has the 72-74 exhaust so I can't tell by that. TIA Keivn...
  • Re: where is fridge ground?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:42:29 -0400
    ...I looked everywhere >I can see behind the cabinet and can't find anything. >This includes looking where the water tank and 115V >stuff...
  • WBX 2.1L Engine Case - Reman
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 04:18:55 -0500
    ...When it was removed from the Van, I discovered a yellow sticker on the case that said "Remanufactured by VW of Canada." The internal...
  • Re: Any VW employees on the list?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 4 Oct 2008 20:02:25 -0700
    ...Also, you can't >> get the sunroof with the basic model in Canada. However, you can get the >> TDI with the basic model in...
  • - 303 Protectant substitute; Nu-tech!! Canoecopia weekend in March
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:39:04 -0600
    WE used 303 for years on our ABS vinyl whitewater canoes until IT got superceeded by a product called Nu-tech. Bought some at...
  • Re: Crossing the Border the easy way
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:10:46 -0600
    ...Based on my observations during the numerous trips to Canada this year, the Canadian customs agents tend to be nicer and more professional. Oh...
  • Re: tires..again
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:48:46 EST
    ...They had to order them in from Montreal > but only took 3 days. > Any Canadian Tire store in Canada has them or can get...
  • Gas cans spare tire ?RE: Re: ladder advice
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 15 May 2006 17:20:27 -0700
    ...I seem to recall a tire shaped gas can that can go in this place ? Anyone know where I can find this gem ? Sean...
  • Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:39:48 -0700
    ...Jon On Sat, 30 Aug 2008, neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > I want to nurse my pop top canvas along for a while. I...
  • Re: looking for 2.1 engine in Canada
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:46:33 -0800
    ...There are several in Vancouver...I can check with the group and see whassup. Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86...
  • Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:51:38 -0500
    ...Also the original canvas is a very fine weave and soft canvas that noone seems to have a match too. This is one thing...
  • Re: 1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas.
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:51:52 -0700
    ...1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas. New to the list and hoping the community can help...
  • Re: center console on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:06:36 EDT
    ...Now I can take them out of the bus and put them in my canoe so I don't spill my drink when fishing...
  • Re: Buses by the Bridge
    Historical mailing list - Bernie
    Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:44:24 -0800
    ...You can see RV's from the road. Drive in through the canyons until you see VW's. If you get their first drive...
  • Re: Looking for Westfalia roof rack recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:29:00 -0700
    ...387 high foot gutter set $120.00 LB 65 65" load bar $ 38.00 542 artificial raingutter $ 45.00 579 canoe carrier $ 66.00...
  • Re: transporters by the...?
    Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:17:10 EDT
    Actually, you can't camp out on the range. It's only open to the public during daylight hours on those two weekends. There...
  • Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 11:08:16 -0400
    >I can't wait much longer and I do not want to get taken to the cleaners. Can >anyone point me to a supplier...
  • Painting plastic trim/Badge removal??
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:53:29 -0400
    ...Can anyone tell me how to remove and re-install these??? TIA Doug Alcock '84 Westy Toronto, Canada
  • Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 06:11:48 -0800
    ...Mike Snow Bill Knight wrote: > I've heard that Coleman fuel will also work, and if so, it might be worth carrying a can...
  • Re: back from vanshow
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 18:59:59 -0500
    I got the canopy from http://www.harpster-canopies.com/ but I had to call to see if they had a 12' wide option...
  • Re: start bringing VW LT's in :)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:41:27 -0900
    I always thought they were Eastern North Americans :-) Mark in AK No offense toward our Canadian neighbors expressed or implied, except for two border...
  • Re: Hylomar or other gasket sealant
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:25:39 +0000
    Jeff, just use blue permatex that can be found at any local automotive store. Works great! Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com...
  • Re: Importing vehicle and cert from VW
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 22 Jan 2005 12:02:17 -0800
    ...EPA testing can be very, very expensive. Vehicles built for the Canadian market usually have placards indicating emissions compliance that is acceptable to the...
  • Re: changing pop-top canvas
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:04:30 -0800
    ...people can error almost anywhere -- so before you crawl into the tight unyeilding space between between the dancer and his cane, between the sailboat...
  • Re: Crossing into Canada with just a "pink slip"
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:01:23 -0230
    Yes, they can search your laptop or anything else they want to search - and that would be the result of Canadian law, not US...
  • ETKA_7 - File Sharing and File Servers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:52:58 -0600
    ...Once installed, you can set up a client account for anyone, which includes a UserID and a Password, and with that, they can log...
  • Re: Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 18:24:32 -0700
    ...Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content) > > Canadians have their own elections?! I'll be darned. > > > > Mike > > > > Do they punch their...
  • Re: Importing vans to the US from Canada
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 22:32:15 -0800
    ...Importing vans to the US from Canada Help! Does anyone have experience with importing Vanagons/Eurovans into the US from Canada? I am looking...
  • Re: Price of gasoline - an older perspective ;)
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:39:35 -0600
    ...in being able to more easily > recognize what we can do something about, and what we can't. and > gasoline is one of those...
  • Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Mon, 6 Aug 2007 22:23:01 -0300
    ...It is the only Model (1 of 4) that is imported into Canada by the only licensed importer for Canada. (Canadian Tire) It is...
  • Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 28 Jan 2020 04:07:26 -0500
    ...Stephen Mobile > On Jan 28, 2020, at 12:49 AM, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > > Can someone clue me in as to why...
  • FREE! Dometic Fridge (Seattle)
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 21:57:41 -0700
    ...I can pull it, or you can, by the 15th of August. It will need to have the chiller coils rebuilt/refilled, but is...
  • Canvas Cot Conundrum...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Rosen
    Tue, 2 May 1995 22:30:30 -0700 (PDT)
    An interesting question (to me alone?)- My 78 Westfalia has mounts for a canvas "baby cot" to rest above the cab area... Is this...
  • RE: weakly stats
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Fri, 23 Sep 94 16:57:03 PDT
    > > Those hoser Canadians have had Eurovan campers for YEARS?????? > > Grrrrrr. Are they done by Westfalia, or somewhere in Canada? > The units I saw in...
  • Re:rack, or pads
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Apr 1996 22:42:03 -0400
    ...I want to buy a canoe (wt 58lbs.) and carry with me on 89 Westy. Any advice on using a rack to tote, or...
  • Pittsburgh area wrecking yards
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 24 Jun 1998 05:23:11 -0400
    ...area wrecking yards with Vanagon parts ? Please e-mail me details if you can . Looking for right side head lamp assembly, both glass lenses...
  • Re: Westy ThanksGiving in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 13:34:43 -0500
    ...Cheers! Marshall Ruskin >Marshall Ruskin wrote: >> >> Hi Volks: >> >> In Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving this coming Monday. >> I am grateful to everyone in this group...
  • Re: FS: Syncro 16 Rear Spare Tire Carriers (AND ANOTHER THING)
    Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:27:11 -0400
    hey, how come you can get the Synchro 16 spare tire holder (albeit for far too much money) but you can't get the...
  • clutch problem
    Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:16:08 -0700
    ...I still can't get it into any gear. You can feel the engine RPM lower as I try to push the gear shift...
  • Re: Stuck heat shields - summary of potential solutions
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Thu, 11 Oct 2001 15:36:18 -0600
    Entity Milo spoke thus: > So, you're heat shields are fried in there and you can't get them out. > I strongly advise against...
  • Re: paint from paintscratch com
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 15 Apr 2003 19:25:47 EDT
    In a message dated 4/15/03 5:59:32 PM, dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET writes: << Cant find my particular color anywhere else, but they...
  • Looking for high top to replace pop top
    Historical mailing list - Rodney Hughes
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:10:56 -0600
    Hi I am looking for a hard/ high top to replace the pop top in my Westy 82, but I can�t find a...
  • Re: V6 Nissan Engine...maxiwesty
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 28 Jul 2004 15:42:07 -0400
    If you can "Cooked" a trany with a Boxer 2.1L, i can imagine what a 190HP could do to this one!!!!! Anyway, am...
  • ATF in DIFF!
    Historical mailing list - Oliver Balson
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 02:50:53 EST
    ...Can anyone let me know how involved this is to fix, what I need to fix it? (91 automatic westy) and can a sub...
  • Re: new pop top canvas installed
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 02:28:25 -0400
    ...I installed a 3 vent canvas a couple of years ago. I did not remove the top. I used a folding chair to half...
  • Re: CLock work when warm, 83.5
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:12:49 -0500
    There is a capacitor inside the clock that can get flakey. I don't have the info at my fingertips as to the size...
  • Re: Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 7 Nov 2004 23:24:45 -0600
    ...And that was because I only had two cans to eat. Went through the Air Force Cool School - Arctic Survival Training out of Eilsen...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Oct 2021 to 9 Oct 2021 (#2021-285)
    Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
    Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:48:03 -0400
    ...Old oil cannot protect > > your engine. > > I have never seen an expiration date on a can of oil. So scratch that > reason as well...
  • Re: What the heck is this?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:18:08 -0700
    ...I was vaguely surprised to learn that my bay window had a charcoal canister, and figured it was some kludge. > Although of > course *every...
  • RE: Border Partings [No VW Content]
    Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
    Tue, 23 Jul 1996 15:00:33 -0400
    > English is the appropriate language in Canada (or Frnch and English if > Quebec is involved) both english and french are the official languages all...