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• Re: cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:52:28 -0800
  ...I plan to split the case. > What should I do > next? Should I take out the pistons and flywheel, > or should I just > split...
• Re: Standard Repair Times - Rings / Heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:39:27 -0500
  ...I also need a new > set of > rings and he said this requires splitting the case, a 7.4 hour job. > Obviously, now is...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:22:29 -0700
  ...A boil over incident was the cause of the original split...or maybe the other way round....dunno for sure. When I get round...
• Copy of: Re: Bus drivers and waving.
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  18 Oct 96 11:55:15 EDT
  ...I've been ridiculed by a couple of my die hard splitty friends for having a watercooled vanagon. They tell me to "drive a...
• Re: Coolant level sensor - repeat breakage
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:49:36 +0000
  ...split late last year, I replaced it and > now with less than 1,000 miles since that time, the new sensor has split as...
• Re: Starwagen Gets A New Heart!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:54:07 -0400
  ...no drop in oil pressure and there's no point in splitting the case. That gives me a warm feeling about the EJ22 in...
• Re: center console on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:06:36 EDT
  ...I have a set of these on my doors of my splittie and bought extra attachment parts that I mounted in my canoe . Now...
• Should Rear Brakes Bleed Slower than Front?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:38:41 -0700
  ...Do rears bleed slower because there is one long line split to each cylinder? (can't recall how lines route up front. Can't...
• for the new people:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Apr 94 16:00:07 CDT
  ...that has the differences in the model years (even for the split-windows or eurovans), i've got that junk laying around, too. just...
• Re: How original is this type II ?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 09:24:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...I know a sliding door was an option on late split window panel vans >but does anyone know about the two side windows? If...
• Re: Rusty Coolant and PS pipes on '85
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:21 -0500
  ...Although they don't rust, the ends split off and the do crack unexpectedly. I do not know what is worse, a small rust...
• Re: VW as a Sex Symbol
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 09:40:34 -0700
  ...what the claustraphobic sweatbox/zero ventilation aspect of the Single cab splittie in the Phoenix heat represents! (much less a camper that hasn't...
• For Sale (F)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 22:21:36 -0500
  ...AC, dual exhaust, power sunroof, split fold-down child safety seat, running boards, CB radio, rebel flag & gun rack (guns not included), AM-FM...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 09:04:59 -0600
  ...there is one > intake runner fro the carb, and that is split inside the head. The dualport > version (1971->) could work, but you'd...
• Weekender vs. Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:19:57 -0400
  ...feel really STOOPID if I already had one!! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: a fun thing on I-280 today
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 00:36:43 EDT
  ...NET writes: > VW Beetles (very old ones, mostly) and some super Split Window busses - > there was a > metal-flake purple solid body van that...
• Cold engine Idle problem
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:35:58 -0500
  ...me like I'm a 4 year old ;-) Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Generation span of the list..........
  Historical mailing list - Scott LeGear
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 13:58:02 -0700
  I'm 53 and bought my first Van (a 1960 splittie panel truck with side doors on BOTH sides) when I was 20. It...
• Help! Cooling hose coupling needed! (conversion folks have one you don't need?)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:51:43 -0700
  The H shaped plastic coupling next to the expansion tank split in two on my '84, leaving me dead in the water, so to...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 10:10:00 -0500
  ...While the unit would not have to be "split" like it >>>> would if mounted under the seat (the whole thing would be mounted outside...
• Re: Leaking Head perment fix ??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:07:52 -0800
  ...Too little and it will leak, too much and it will get pinched and split and leak. The 'step distance' between the flat bottom...
• Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth? Bay vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:03:43 -0500
  ...The splittie and the bay designs > had little if any frontal impact protection. The rear swing axle > designs of the beetle, bay and splittie...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:00:51 -0500
  ...64, but I started down this road in a $300 '63 splitty. > > Tom > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > > ----- Reply...
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 07:40:05 -0500
  ...Electric Power Generation Found a copy of Hot VW's in Omaha ( which is rare ) with a split window bus in it. Right then...
• difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 17:32:26 -0700
  ...I discovered that if I shifted very slowly, hesitating a split second at the neutral point, and made sure to push the clutch pedal...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagons in England
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 16:16:10 -0500
  There is also a big community of splitties over there. I have sold off some of my bus stuff (including an interior from a...
• Re: Westfalia gone bankrupt
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:56:02 -0500
  > All "old" inventory, ie Splittie thru Vanagon, was liquidated > years ago (Ron @ BD alluded to that in a post made a long > time ago...
• Re: 1st Annual Love-Bug OFF
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 22:52:20 +0000
  ...alongside my Prelude (maybe I'll duct tape the Franklin Mint splittie to the hood just for the trip). Will try to remember to...
• Re: Splitfire plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:11:22 MST
  > but i can say this: they do last longer than the previous Champion plugs i > was running. which, if you think about it, would...
• Re: How do I lower my late model?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 10:30:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...you asked this to the wrong group...i saw a 67? splittie perfect mint condition van lowered....made me wanna rip of the vw...
• Re: I had to reboot my '66!!! [f]
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 09:52:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...solid state relay to reboot > just the clock (after all, most splitties only need a complete reboot after the I agree. At least you...
• Re: Turn signal woes (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 14:48:41 -0400
  On Tue, 30 Apr 1996 11:12:41 EDT woofhead@msn.com wrote: > >Also, what is the mystery box behind the panel in front...
• Re: model 235
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 13:46:46 -0400
  ...There aren't many non deluxes sunroof splits around, I'd say they are all fairly scarce, whether they came with the 'bastard' motor...
• Re: Jetta/Golf/Cab mailing list?
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 17:34:26 -0800
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• Re: OVERHEATED under fullmoon Nantahala (trip & breakdown reports-long).....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 23:04:56 EDT
  ...hills....like having to shift into third or lower.......with the splittie pushing the Vanagon practically up the hills. I know it's tune...
• Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:24:08 +0100
  ...Why should'nt it work in your cars, even when never official sold in US? Michael Germany 58 split 77 westy 90 caravelle
• Re: Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 21 May 1999 08:38:08 -0400
  ...maybe a little smarter (memory) and a split personality (mirrored drive)...... Count me in for a fin ($5cdn).... what's the address of this...
• Ohio Bus Event May 2002
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:40:38 -0500
  ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:13:19 +1200
  ...T1 Split t@ Bay T3 "Vanagon" T4 "Eurovan" T5 to be -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago...
• mystery connector coming off rear heater circuit on my '84
  Historical mailing list - tolga
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 23:57:44 -0500
  ...The wire splits off from a green wire with a yellow stripe (if memory serves me correctly) that connects to the rear heater switch...
• Re: kombi rides again in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:39:03 +1300
  ...It had a split windscreen, seating for nine, 21 windows, an air-cooled engine in the rear and was based on a 1947 design...
• off roading
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:04:29 -1000
  ...So far these have all been made in my splitties. Having just sold my (Baja worthy) splittie, I am considering the journey in my...
• Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 10 May 1996 11:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
  I just spotted the no-longer-mysterious Mystery Single Cab Splittie again where I work here, and picked up a few more details people...
• Re: [F] youngest
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:59:26 +0000
  ...Re: [F] youngest On Oct 7, 2011, at 10:29 AM, J Stewart wrote: > That is correct! Splitties are for the young folks (I...
• RE: 1962 timing help + Dormobile (was RE: Hi Again + 1962 timing help)
  Historical mailing list - Sarah Gallagher
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 23:35:08 +0100
  ...The complete Dormobile conversion is rare -- apparently only 4 splitty ones in the U.K. I've never seen another one. Unfortunately mine has...
• Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list - Information Commons
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 14:56:13 -0500
  ...Gas heaters in Splitties > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > > > mentioned, I have seen a heater installed below the dash...
• Re: replacing Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:16:31 -0800
  ...Once you split the upper and lower sections you need something to hold them together again. That is what the clips are for. There...
• Re: Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:34:14 -0300
  This is been my "immobilizer" on the "Ras Split" for more than 20 years. On 23-Jun-2014, at 17:09, Steven Johnson wrote...
• Re: Mods
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 15:09:10 -0500
  ...We feel its easier to not have it than to adjusting to the heat.Years of camping in a splittie, we are trained. All...
• Internal Panels Replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:08:03 -0700
  ...At one campground I was next to a fellow and his wife camping out of a '64 splittie (I think '64). It was medium...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:59:45 -0700
  ...cause cancer > > Nature lovers > > Latent Ricers > > Ricers with a family > > Survivalists > > Splitty/Bay graduates > > Masochists > > Familial sadists > > Inner Krauts > > Excellent lovers > > Annoying > > Optimistic > > Relentless...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:42:27 -0700
  ...cause cancer Nature lovers Latent Ricers Ricers with a family Survivalists Splitty/Bay graduates Masochists Familial sadists Inner Krauts Excellent lovers Annoying Optimistic Relentless...
• How to Cut The Dash?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 94 09:20:05 PST
  ...If and when I find an old split with a clean dash in a junk yard, I would like to know where on the...
• Re: Recommendation on Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 20:42:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I used slick 50 on a rebuild that had its crank split into two pieces after 15,000. the case was not bored and...
• Re: Found 6 Splitties in a barn!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 14:28:08 -0700 (PDT)
  And Bradley thus wrote: > > On Mon, 25 Sep 1995, thom fitzpatrick wrote: > > > And Mike White thus wrote: > > > > > > 6 Busses! 2 are Barndoors!!! > > > > So any...
• Fuel gauge sender on 60's split
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 16:04:04 UT
  Having realized that the fuel gauge on my recently purchased '64 doesn't work, I headed to the tank to investigate. Lo and behold...
• Re: St. Muir Solenoid Trick
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 10:28:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It sucks, but thats what ya gotta do to get a tunnel case > trans in a splitcase bus. Hmmm. I must have the solid...
• Re: Why Oregonians can't pump their own gas
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 21:36:35 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• Re: ref Thom's 'family tree'
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 03 Mar 1996 08:01:33 -0500 (EST)
  Austin axed: >Whatsit mean if yer famly tree don't fork or have enny splits? It means you have at least three watercooled vanagons...
• Is this kid trained or what!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 20:03:41 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Needless to say this one is going to the office...to hang next to the beetle and split-windshield van pictures on my bulletin...