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• hands greasy, installing trans. -- please help!!...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:30:42 -0800
  ...thanks, jeff --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more
• levelling etc
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 22:01:41 -0800
  couple of tips...prob. old hat... I have a couple of little plastic "bull's eye" levels in the trough of my Westy, I...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 18:40:47 -0600
  ...Thanks much to, I think, Debra and Mike for the tips on closing this. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy TIICO http://groups.msn.com...
• Re: Door catch rod seal - Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:47:50 -0400
  ...Any tips on where to look? > > Greg. > 82 Vanagon >
• Re: Travel help - driving Westy in NY City
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:49:24 EST
  ...Having never been to NYC > can any > local members give us some tips on getting around there. Thanks for any > help. > Spencer > keep in...
• Re: Update on leaking heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 18:10:25 -0800
  ...this plus some Bar's-Leak may solve my problem (at least until spring). > Thanks everyone for the tips/advice/past experiences. > > aloha > Mike >
• Westy luggage rack seal- how to install?
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Sun, 2 May 2004 13:49:43 -0700
  ...If I need to remove the rack, any tips on how to get it off? Anything I should do while it is off- wire...
• Re: Syncro front sticker
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:52:10 -0600
  "Thanks for the tips Roger - and thanks to everyone who replied. Bob Stevens took great care of us and it was great to get...
• Re: Vanagon Parts Source
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 21:41:17 -0600
  ...I felt is worth >sharing. > >http://www.partsplaceinc.com/PDF/PartsPlaceIncCatalog09.pdf > > > >There are some good tips in the catalog as well. > > > >Jack R. > > >
• Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:23:07 -0700
  ...Any tips?
• Re: 86 syncro doesnt start
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:30:24 EDT
  ...to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall00000001)
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:02:33 -0800
  Now you're talking! We need a Vanagon colouring book......... On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:31 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com...
• Re: Distributor question
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:00:37 -0500
  ...Then, using needle-nosed pliers again, insert the closed tips of the needle-nosed pliers about half-way into the spring hole in the...
• Re: Cleaning agents?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:37:22 +0100
  ...that the >> factory used to glue down the carpet? >> >> >> >> Also, any tips from those of you that have replaced their carpet with the >> carpet...
• Re: Rear axle replacement advice
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 26 May 2014 13:19:36 -0400
  ...Details, tips, secret handshakes?Thanks,Geneva and Mike(Prescott, AZ)
• Re: Ronal 15" for vanagon ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 08:32:17 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• FS: New Black Leather "WheelSkins" for vanagon $10.00!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:27:31 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Donna Stewart /'87 Westy Lola-Lola
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:59:22 -0700
  ...Would you like to stay in contact and exchange VW infor and garage tips? I take it you also live outside the greater BA...
• Brake service questions
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:29:28 -0500
  ...5) Any tips in general that the collective wisdom wants to impart? Thanks for the help. Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg) Rochester, NY "No...
• Ball Joints??????
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:50:02 -0500
  ...Anybody hear them clunk to let you know they are worn out? I do my own work, anyone have any tips for the ball...
• Re: Cooling in Arizona
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Wed, 23 May 2001 02:22:20 EDT
  ...can do!!! Don't hesitate to write if you want some tips on what tools to start with or anything I have learned over...
• Re: xcountry tips
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:35:55 -0300
  IMHO: Print out the recommended repair shops at http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/shops.html Also get the extended AAA towing service. Get 2...
• Re: switching temp sensor (for dash)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:44:27 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/03 9:09:13 AM, msutts@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Any tips for avoiding massive coolant loss during the...
• need some help with tranny swap
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Stangeland
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 18:06:54 -0800
  ...ok, well, thanks as always, jeff __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Sliding door lock stuck - Vanagon 83
  Historical mailing list - Joel Thornton
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 10:22:47 -0800
  ...Can anybody provide tips on how to get it 'unstuck'? I have tried various combinations of holding the outside and inside door handles in...
• calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:08:39 -0500
  Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking off when it came time to bleed the front brakes? Any tips on...
• trip planned
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:25:51 -0700
  ...I am open to tips and friendly welcomes along the way. You can email me directly. Cheers, Bj�rn Bj�rn Ratjen Cobble Hill...
• Re: Bus Boo
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Hawkins
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:45:43 -0400
  ...Anyone have any tips on vanacamping with a one year old? :-) Ryan Hawkins 91 Vanagon GL On Aug 31, 2006, at 4:06 PM...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:27:58 -0400
  ...VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:07 PM > Subject: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change > > >> My starter just quit, finally. Time for...
• roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 19:51:58 -0800
  ...Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips >Date: 1998-10-28 21:55 >Priority: 3 >Message ID: 92ABA8C9CF6ED211A6700000F804F63C > > > > >Hi Christine. Here is what I...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:09:24 -0500
  ...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: Send your Black Friday Vanagon tips here
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:03:21 -0500
  What you guys like to see us do as a promotion? I can crank the points from 5 percent to 10 percent. I can...
• Re: Radiator in- replacing coolant question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:05:41 -0700
  ...Dennis gave some good bleeding tips here just the other day... Good luck, jake On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM, B...
• Re: Attention KMart Shoppers-generic cup holders
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 19:58:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...passenger seat and let your left arm hang down your finger tips would be touching the cup holders. The other cup holders are located...
• Westfalia Screen Repair Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - rachel martin
  Sun, 5 Feb 1995 12:00:35 -0700 (MST)
  ...Any tips of fixing, replacing, substituting, etc.? Tom, c/o: rmart@unm.edu
• West Texas Trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 23:24:20 -0400
  Hey gang, Can any of you West Texas denizens give me some travel tips for a great vacation to your neck of the woods...
• Re: Cool pics, some questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:08:02 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 07:13:28 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• Excited turnsignals
  Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 17:54:34 -0500
  ...Thanks for all the replies on my "diesel tips thread". They have all been great! Barbara, I will forward them to you. Mike Pidcoe
• Re: Kill The Thread
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 18:06:16 -0600
  ...why make it easier by spinning a long thread >of insider tips from van owners themselves? >Yikes! >How about a little common sense. >Phaedra
• Re: Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 15:08:34 EDT
  ...Or you could post personal hygiene tips to the Hog Warrior and his cohorts on the side or your van. Just drive in first...
• Re: Shocking Thread
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 May 2004 14:46:22 -0700
  ...special. > >JT > >Curiosity Kills more Mice then Cats _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn...
• Re: speakers for front doors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 11:50:18 -0500
  ...time, but within a couple weeks of each other). >Anybody have tips on replacements? Are there some good speakers that >wiill fit right in...
• Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Tue, 1 Feb 2005 19:02:06 -0800
  ...I thought I'd stop at this point and ask for some unsticking cylinder heads tips. I've sprayed WD-40 like substance as...
• CV joint lock ring tool
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 21:56:27 -0500
  ...Includes knurled right angle tips that securely holds rings. Steel construction for durability and return spring to speed work. http://www.sears.com/sr...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:51:00 -0700
  ...thickness of wood to use for this project. > > Thanks for any tips, suggestions or otherwise tomfoolery. > > cr > -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail...
• Re: Tips for removing rear trailing-arm bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:47:51 -0700
  Oxyacetylene heat - guaranteed to do the job. On 9/26/06, Walt Oliver <walt@waltnet.net> wrote: > > Greetings Collective Wisdom, > > I'm changing my...
• Re: Drowning 85' vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:19:24 -0500
  ...Fuel pressure regulator tests good. > > What can this be if not an ECU? > > Thanks, > Brian Tipsword > Salem, OR >
• Side Window removal tip
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:38:12 -0800
  ...Thanks archives) that there are useful tips on window removal. i.e. A yardstick can be made into tools for prying out the window...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:44:13 -0800
  ...Any tips? Pull the pump body off - it spans both sides of the case. Cheers, Tom On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 10:08...
• Re: Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 20:57:08 -0700
  ...I searched the archives, but > came up empty for tips on this phase of the job. Here are my questions: > > 1. Is it possible...
• Re: Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 11:36:14 -0800
  ...lot of replies to this because there are lot of > personal tips and trick involved, but basically like this: > > Have on hand a wide...
• Re: anti squeel shims install questions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:28:30 -0700
  ...not being able to read the Bentley I’d love some tips on doing the > install. > > Initially David showed me the steps including pin...
• Rear driver's wheels well rust treatment and updates
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:31:36 -0500
  ...But, I’d love some tips from those that have done this work. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto
• sliding door handle adjust question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 16:39:52 -0400
  ...the front doesn’t move requiring the slight pull to open. Tips are greatly appreciated as this fix is not something I’m familiar...
• Re: Fuel Injectors Burnt
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:36:01 -0800
  ...On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote: > Burnt injector tips can cause one of two...
• minor idle problem when cold
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 10:05:00 -0500
  ...Any tips would be appreciated. I didn't find any problem like this described in the archives but I'm sure I could have...
• VWoA contact?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:57:36 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Re: Oil??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 21:28:12 -0500
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Searching for a special Westfalia pop top
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:28:20 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************