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• Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
  Historical mailing list - James .
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 11:16:25 -0700
  ...the whole thing. > >It seems to be a simple procedure - any tips, though? How do I handle the >coolant in/out hoses? Do I...
• Re: [WetWesties] Busted Bo-hunkus
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 23:25:28 -0500
  ...t be able to be finger > printed > any longer---your finger tips will be smooth--like the Bus--:>) > > ______________ > |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ > | | | | > ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| > > Terry-- > > "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > http://community...
• Spring Pins
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 09:47:01 -0800
  ...Other tips, have the end of the roll pin chamfered to aid in the reinstallation processs. Also measure the needed length. My part house...
• Burning a lot of oil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:49:08 -0700
  ...Could this make my motor burn that much oil? Or what else could it be? _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest...
• Re: [CONCH-L] More nitpicking
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:11:41 EDT
  ...Varices bear discrete straight or recurved, long or short spines (largest at shoulder), open on the ventral surfaces, sometimes branched, with divided tips, not...
• Re: Poptop Seal adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 09:27:28 -0600
  ...Anyway....does anyone have any > recommendations for what I should use? > > Also, tips from anyone that has done this would be great...I am...
• Alt./water pump belt tension: hot v.s. cold ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 14:10:13 -0400
  ...Also, thanks to everyone who gave tips on engine cleaning, it really made the water pump job easier. ciao, Matt Sutton 88GL Brooklyn NY
• Re: GULP! Syncro GL to Syncro Westy backyard conversion...I am not afraid!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 08:48:43 -0800
  ...Mark Robert Work wrote: >Seeking advice (positive and negative) and tips for a homegrown Syncro to >Westy Syncro conversion from anyone who has perfomed...
• CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 14 May 2006 10:33:12 -0700
  After just re-installing my axles, I find one of the old boots (I replaced two of four) has a small hole allowing little...
• Re: Gas tank out. How to remove debris from tank? (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:11:02 -0500
  ...I hesitate to flush it with > water. > > Any tips on cleaning this debris out? I'll blow on the fuel outlet > and return steel...
• Re: Link to seam rust fix
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:06:59 EST
  ...Any tips to make this easier on a 90 GL? > > ALL seam rust comes from behind. making it pretty again on the outside is...
• Re: Rear Heater fan trouble shoot tips
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 09:30:54 -0700
  ...m hoping to find a fix before needing to track down a rear fan. > > Tips are greatly appreciated. > > Eric Caron > 85 Westfalia GL auto
• Re: valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:35:05 -0800
  ...setting? thanks gary > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more > > http://taxes.yahoo.com/ > > > ===== > Matt Faust > '84 Wolfsburg Weekender "Moby" > '63...
• Re: clutch time, reccomendations/tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:55:54 -0700
  ...does anyone have any tips? I'm thinking of the cheaper kit on > van-cafe > > http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 13 May 2008 21:05:21 -0700
  ...Safety Tips for Women > > Safety: Safety Tips for Women > Posted Nov 02, 2006 > > > Email this to a friend Print this story > > > Because of recent...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 4 Jun 2018 18:56:11 -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...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:35:39 -0700
  ...pointing for #3 TDC You can also search the archives for tips on adjusting valves, since the procedure to find TDC of #1 for...
• Re: 85 won't start
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 8 May 2022 17:14:48 -0500
  ...on position? >> >> Is there a fuse for the fuel pump to check? Any other tips? >> >> Thanks >> Jeff >> 85 Westfalia with Boston Bob 2.1
• Re: Rear wiper no wipe
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:33:42 -0400
  ...I'm watching this thread closely hoping for some trouble shooting tips. I have the same van as Jeff with a rear wiper problem...
• Re: Replacing Voltage Regulator.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:32:43 -0700
  ...Before I go into this blindfolded, I thought I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on replacing the VR on a...
• Re: 1.9 Oil Leak question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 4 May 2010 15:11:52 -0400
  ...Thanks though for the tips on the other things to check out. That was why I posted to begin with to see exactly what...
• window winder thingio
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Jul 95 12:10:47 gmt
  ...Has anyone any hints, tips or comments etc - I would be very grateful. Happy Friday - Cheers.
• Re: 87GL Died/Left Equpment Outages
  Historical mailing list - Bobby K. Winter
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:35:33 -0500
  ...13.28V when van on. > Stereo and driving lights work, where to start. > Any tips appreciated > Regards > Mark B. Magee > 87GL > 82 Diesel Westy
• sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 16:12:30 -0800
  ...Does anyone have any tips on sandblasting (I got on of the elcheapo siphon units that Dan Hoag related in his 96 post)... Even...
• Re: Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Fred Younger
  Tue, 19 May 1998 10:05:27 -0500
  >From: Patrick Larsen <pll@UNLINFO.UNL.EDU> >Just a warning regarding this tip....I have been carrying 50/50 coolant >mixture in a 1...
• Re: Windshield Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:05:21 -0700
  ...Does anyone have experience replacing them and could give me a few tips? What brand of glass or does it matter? Does the gasket...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:42:26 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Vanagon won't start !
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 10:07:05 -0400
  ...Any tips much appreciated. - David 1987 Wolfsburg (currently 'dead')
• head stuck to cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Scott W.
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 14:29:30 -0800
  ...Any tips here? Keep at what I am doing? I have this engine out of the van, so this should be much easier than...
• little blue wire fixed/thank you all!
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:07:09 +0000
  ...br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2746??PS=">Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home.</a> </html>
• Re: Horn Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:28:42 -0400
  ...Anybody got any tips for troubleshooting? I checked the archives, nothing there. One easy test would be to apply battery power directly to the...
• Re: while changing UCA bushings, what else should I do?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:24:31 -0500
  ...job I should know? I'm just planning > on going through the procedure in my Haynes manual. > > Thanks for any tips! > wes > '84 vanagon
• Re: Mileage with platimun plugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:22:12 -0800
  ...You could pull the plugs and inspect them for gray, black, white tips as evidence of a poorly running cylinder. M "Greenamyer, William L...
• Re: Leak Down Testing for Dummies?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:15:34 -0400
  ...http://www.xs11.com/tips/misc/misc3.shtml Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > I need to do a leakdown test on Mellow Yellow. I have...
• Re: Installing 5 1/4" Rear Speakers in Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:34:46 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any tricks to do it > > with everything in place? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks > > Kevin > > 87 Westy > EJ22 > >
• Re: alternator rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:06:00 -0400
  ...rebuilt one. > Is this a bad idea? If not, any helpful tips or web links for me? I > already found the following link, which...
• Re: South African van SMOKED front turn signals install tips....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 11:05:42 -0800
  ...South African van SMOKED front turn signals install tips.... hey all, i just got my SA smoked front turn signals from the group purchase...
• Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:38:23 -0400
  ...Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted >>> >>> >>>> I know a lot of you have taken amazing travel trips in your van, do >>>> you mind sharing some...
• Re: Driving from FL to CO, any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Sarantites
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 23:46:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...Will this only be a Some snow driving tips from an Iowan. :) 1. If you find yourself sliding and/or skidding, turn the wheel...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 13 May 2023 07:00:57 -0700
  ...figure this out so that I can search topics there. > > Any tips on the process? > > I use a Mac. > > Is this something I find...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:41:39 -0500
  Great tips on pocket attachment volks! Thanks! As usual, YMMV! Mr. BZ On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Dan N <dn92610...
• Changing the starter on a Bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:49:43 -0700
  ...Any tips for changing out the starter (manual transmission) on a Bostig setup? I will be tackling this next week as soon as the...
• Re: Battery relocation to engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:52:12 -0500
  ...let me know what is involved along with any hints and tips? Do you have to make your own mounts, or are they already...
• Re: Hall Sender Videos
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Nov 2013 11:32:00 -0800
  ...Useful test tips especially if one is on the road with limited tools. Neil. On 11/29/13, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote...
• How to remove/replace airflow meter ?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 09:53:27 -0700
  ...Thanks for ant tips you can impart.
• Re: Yet another darn antenna broken
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:59:19 -0700
  ...Anyone got any tips? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 07/10/2013 03:40 AM, Dan Andrews...
• Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 14:52:12 -0700
  Gotta pull the dash on Tuesday to replace the cable that operates the flaps the send air to the driver and passenger feetsies. While...
• Re: New Windshield..no extra
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 12:39:02 -0800
  ...If you want to do it yourself here are some tips. Lube & clean everything well. Slip seal onto glass. Insert 1/4 cord into...
• Dust- thanks, I DID need a mask
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 10:14:46 -0700
  ...I was wrong, stuff wasn't coming through my finger tips, it was the dust that I was breathing. (My nose stuffs up and...
• Re: Vacuum leaks? '85 camper
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 20 Apr 1997 12:20:47 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Vacuum seems low at the fuel > pressure regulator unless above 2000 rpm. > > Any tips or advice from anyone (besides my wife's "Blow it...
• Re: Darrell Boehler e-mail address down?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:21:33 -0600
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon >scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning >******************************************** >
• Re: Fw: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 13:15:13 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: Longevity tips (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:16:56 +0100
  Man, I'm glad you are experiencing that too, I think it is terrible to read them in the width. Probably cant blame YauMan...
• Missing/Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 9 May 1999 08:39:01 -0700
  ...Any tips or arears to check would be much appreciated. steve
• Re: 2.1 head repair?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 10:20:16 -0500
  ...Also has tips about how to do the head replacement itself. Great stuff. Haven't done this myself - maybe in the future, but happy...
• Re: The Project Advances-OH NO!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 01:18:25 EST
  In a message dated 1/15/01 12:42:44 AM, derek.darling@TELUS.NET writes: << Any hints, tips, prayers and the like are...
• Rear window washer sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:42:44 -0500
  ...Tricks, tips, shortcuts needed... Please. Thanks. Gary [text/html]
• Re: California Beach Camping ??
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 13 May 2001 21:42:42 -0700
  ...I have heard that there are places we could camp on the beach, like in the Half Moon Bay area ??? Any tips? Thanks Tom...
• Re: changing belts
  Historical mailing list - LKY
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 13:12:00 -0400
  ...any tips or tricks? otherwise i'll follow bentley. thanks. bill '87 syncro westfalia http://www.scruznet.com/~kasper/pics/westy/
• Re: filling the seat track gap-1990 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Becks
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 09:27:40 -0800
  ...John 87 Syncro 93 S4 ----- Original Message ----- > Any tips on the best way to fill in/cover up the metal tracks that remain > after...