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Re: Brake line leaking (metal part)
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:09:11 -0400
...Has anyone replace >the metal part of the brake lines? Any tips on the job? > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today...
Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone???
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 26 Jun 2000 07:56:15 -0400
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: timing belt tools
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 16:19:54 -0800
...am > doing I should be able to do it! Any other tips would be very appreciated. > How do you know the tension is right...
Re: Fuse box manipulation
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 08:11:15 -0600
...you >> who are fuse box savvy have any cautions, insights, or tips besides >> ground strap disconnections in advance of the work? Thanks in advance...
Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:58:47 -0800
...Harald http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vw-camping/ '90 westy __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo...
Re: Share a picture of your ride
Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:57:48 -0700
...DIV> <DIV> </DIV></html> _________________________________________________________________ Make the most of your family vacation with tips from the MSN Family Travel Guide! http://dollar.msn.com
Re: speakers for front doors
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:01:11 -0800
...time, but within a couple > weeks of each other). > Anybody have tips on replacements? Are there some > good speakers that > wiill fit right in...
Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 10:55:49 -0600
Will keep an eye out on that. What happens is that several oil brands are distributed by regions from regional pack/bottle centers. It...
Re: Blue wire to aux battery dead
Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
Mon, 7 May 2007 08:48:08 -0600
...out where I >> should be looking. >> >> Can anybody give me some tips on this? >> >> Thanks >> Gregor >> > > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia. > > http://web...
Minimal Heat (2.1)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:54:39 -0500
...Any thoughts, tips, etc on my lack of heat and replacing the thermostat? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
sliding door seal
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:27:24 +0000
...quick question, in case anyone who has done this has some tips. I have the GoWesty seal and it appears to fit quite well...
Re: Coolant time sensitivehelp
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:25:56 -0800
...goes to which pipe. > > Picture not clear in Bently. > > So any tips on this 84 stock system. > Bent hose to which pipe? Strate hose...
Re: Talking Multi Meter found
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 May 2021 07:50:40 -0700
...And I’m sure you'll get tips on multimeter use. There are some smart electric expert guys on this list . You know, there...
Best Walmart Vanagon supplies?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:47:46 -0400
...Any one have tips for good vanagon supplies they find best at Walmart? It is so helpful for me to be able to have...
Frig question
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:03:28 +0000
...have much more experience with these refrigerators than I might have some tips as to what I should look for. Thanks Dave B. Boise
Re: flipped windows?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:47 -0700
...would move the venting location closer to the passenger on the bench seat, right?What works? What fails? What tips?Geneva85 Westfalia- Bostig conversion =
Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 14 May 2011 14:13:23 -0400
Putting Sally's "new" transmission on and haven't been able to get the input shaft to enter its pilot hole. Clutch pilot tool...
Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:11:52 -0700
...without an > A sticker. > > Could the urban stealth campers share some tips on spot selection? > > -- > Michael Rasmussen, Portland Oregon > Trading kilograms for kilometers since...
Re: Cross Country Travel Tips Wanted
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:34:07 -0700
At 4/10/2009 10:11 PM, brions cars wrote: >On a side note, only the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open...
Re: Oettinger Fog Lamps
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 21 Apr 1997 15:33:02 -0700
...I'd be interested in any help or tips one get one of >these as I'd like to beef up my lighting without...
Re: Longevity tips
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 11:58:39 -0800
Longevity? I think it is because I eat a lot of granola. I am not that old, but my vanagon is (for a vanagon...
Re: 85 gas tank removal
Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 14:36:00 PDT
...85 gas tank removal > >does anyone know how big a job this is, or have any helpful tips, diagrams, >I've been leaking gas...
Re: tire pressure for BFGs on Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:49:20 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
Re: Coolant hose needed urgently!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:13:12 -0600
...for an '87 automatic with alloy wheels. > Also, does anyone have tips on replacing this hose. At first glance I > cannot see how to...
Headlight Wiring and Relays
Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:39:56 -0500
...One last question...can anyone think of any headlight wiring tips that haven't been covered a zillion times over before? I'm going...
Boston Bob @ Bostig Engineering Video - Proper installation of the WBX Flywheel
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:45:17 -0500
...Boston Bob does all the resurfacing of flywheels for us, and was giving us some tips on the proper way to install boxer flywheels...
Re: Does anyone have...
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:22:47 -0800
...Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid...
Re: Parking near New York City
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:53:14 -0700
...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: mpg display (was Re: Was: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:32:04 -0800
At 2/17/2008 08:58 PM, Steve@EuroCampers.com wrote: >I have something like this on my '99 EuroVan GLS called the Scanguage...
Re: Dash removal video
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:48:55 -0400
...Two tips: remove the center defroster vents before you reinstall - makes seating the dash way easier, and be sure the steering wheel is unlocked...
Re: CV Joints
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:55:33 -0700
...Any tips for removal? > > Ian Allan > > 94 Eurovan Westfalia > 86 Syncro > 85 Westfalia > 02 Jetta 1.8t > 89 Audi 80Q > 02 Duramax 2500 > -- Neil...
Re: Importing from USA to Canada
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:44:10 -0700
...Has anyone had any experience in this regard? Are there any common pitfalls that I need to be aware of? Any and all tips...
Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:22:03 -0500
...at 11:13 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Great tips and info. > > I will see if the ground has already been changed...
Re: 87 Westy front bumper rubber strip AND MORE
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:37:25 -0700
...Any tips on the install of that strip and tips on the hardware? >> >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL Auto >> >> >> >> On Mar 19, 2018, at 18...
Re: Refrigerator cooling: Do extra fans help?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 12:08:09 -0500
...Some of the tips involved adding an extra cooling > fan or > fans to remove more of the hot air that builds up behind the...
Tips, Tricks, etc.
Historical mailing list
Mon, 14 Nov 1994 08:56:43 EST
...I have some tips and tricks for general edification and archival. I dont gaurantee these for any car, and some may be applicable for...
Re: Looking for a big monitor 19-21"(no van content)
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Fri, 5 May 2000 10:59:30 -0500
...http://www.openmarket.com >> scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning >> vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon >>********************************************* > >_______________________________________________ >Derek Drew New York, NY >CEO & Co...
Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Apr 2019 to 8 Apr 2019 (#2019-80)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:59:38 +0000
...the strongest equipment and full = list of what is needed. =20 Tips and recommendations from all are appreciated. Eric Caron=20 85 GL Auto...
Re: Silly Question, maybe?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:41:12 -0400
...Others will have better tips. Eric Caron On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Laura Mangan <laurakmangan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Hey Y'all...
Re: It's always three! (Be prepared)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 13:45:46 -0800
Good tips. In hindsight, were I to buy tires again before a long diverse trip, I wouldn't hesitate to get the replacement warranty...
Broken Down - Alberta - Won't Start
Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:47:52 -0600
...Any tips in the meantime are appreciated Keep in mind I'm very green to the Vanagon and have very basic skills. I do...
Re: Seals on automatic differential
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:25:59 -0700
...Seals on automatic differential > Does anyone have any experience replacing these themselves? Any tips, > tricks, traps, warnings... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message...
Need pop-top canvas install tips
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 16 May 2010 09:40:57 -0700
Hi everyone, pop-top canvas replacement for the 84 Westy today. I spent all day yesterday with the new canvas (that affixes with screws...
Re: TDI redline?
Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 22:38:46 -0500
...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon > scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning > ******************************************** My 1.9 tdi 96 Passat shows redline on the tach at...
Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:31:00 -0400
...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
Coolant Reservoir Leak
Historical mailing list - Bill Transue
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 18:35:41 -0400
...Any other tips? Thanks in advance.. I hate seeing coolant in the street :(( Bill ------------------------------------------------------------ Bill Transue thetrans@mailandnews.com
please help me bleed!
Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
Tue, 30 Jan 2001 11:17:52 -0800
...the tire? And if I am doing the job myself any tips on getting the rpms up and steady (is there a tool for...
Portland, OREGON Diagnostic shop needed!
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:22:23 -0800
...thanks in advance for any tips and for going easy on my slip, Craig the Gorge VW club gorgevwclub.com > > > My sister is wanting...
Re: Cleaning intake manifolds
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Fri, 11 May 2001 13:39:11 -0700
...Any tips on getting this stuff out, short of a couple of hours with a little wire brush? TIA, Steve [text/html]
Re: name/ part # for round headlight assembly?/round headlight buckets FS
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:59:00 EST
...can somebody point me in the direction of them, and > any tips for the install would be very helpful... thank you.. > > a number of...
who has upgraded their front vanagon door SPEAKERS??
Historical mailing list
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:11:14 EST
...any good source for upgrades for these? and ideas/brands/models tips would be appreciated... TIA chris
'87 Westy GL for sale
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Wed, 7 Jan 2004 14:22:17 -0500
...Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work � and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: '90 Carat $54,100
Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:08:36 -0400
...DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV></html> _________________________________________________________________ Getting married? Find great tips, tools and the latest trends at MSN Life Events. http://lifeevents.msn...
Re: Kenwood KSC-SW1 powered subwoofer
Historical mailing list - ray
Tue, 21 Mar 2006 13:59:36 -0800
...has anyone put a subwoofer under the bench seat? Any tips? I was thinking I could put a 10" and have the box custom...
Unusual Expansion Tank Fix Question (pic included)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:38:24 -0800
...part of the fuel system so safety first! Thanks for any tips! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac.com...
knocking from rear springs?
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:44:23 EDT
...David Clarkson 90 Westy **************Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips...
Re: Drive Flange Seals
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:48:37 -0400
...Anything >special about replacing these? Tips? Thanks >Keith Hughes >'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin) Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback...
Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 7 Dec 2022 20:31:38 -0500
...Re: [VANAGON] Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment >>> >>> Thanks Dan, >>> >>> I’m learning and will get there. >>> >>> I’ve been able to turn out...
Re: CV removal tips?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 May 2006 15:09:55 -0400
...CV removal tips? Hi Shawn. A bigger hammer? ;) I've never done this particular job before but..... As the drive shaft should be allowed...
Re: Luggage rack restoration tips requested
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Mon, 3 Jan 2022 15:58:33 -0600
...Jim On Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 12:33 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi Jim, > > Great tips, > > So Far I’ve...