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• Re: Removing brake fluid from carpet
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 22:41:46 -0600
  ...Soap and water won't dissolve the bond, obviously. > >George > > >--------------------------------- >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more > > >
• Re: Looking for 15" wheels experience
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 20:17:20 -0700
  ...Any tips on how performance and speedo changes would be great. > >Thanks all > >Bill Marshall >85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" >Aurora, IL > > >
• Re: dual battery switch
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:47:48 -0400
  ...during the following day of driving, so you can fully charge it again before the next night of use? thanks for any tips! cr
• Re: Driving Slowly (add reflectors!)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:42:10 -0400
  ...and i've even seen it in small packages @ mall-wart I've added it to the "tips' of my large HD steel rear...
• Re: Steering rack replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Mari
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 14:44:52 -0500
  ...http://tinyurl.com/86oe9 Tom --- Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I just poked around the archives and am looking for > the reman companies...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:25:39 EDT
  In a message dated 10/20/05 6:40:23 PM, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes: << Also, a big time and money saver: I measured...
• Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:21:29 -0800
  ...Any tips on this? I need to remove the rearmost window on the passenger side of the '82 and do the POR-15 thing...
• Re: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:08:10 -0500
  ...Any tips on how to do this without causing any damage? Feel free to pmail me. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo...
• Re: Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:33:02 -0500
  ...this > weekend. > >> > Would > >> > > like tips on what to NOT do regarding removing carpet from front > area > >> and > >> > > re-install tips. Will be cleaning it...
• Re: any info on van again.com?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:56:45 -0400
  ...Both >>> look like possibilities for me. >>> >>> any info or tips appreciated. >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> West falia want to be >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Thanks, >> Ken Wilford >> John 3:16...
• Re: Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:16:16 -0600
  John, You'll probably get a lot of replies to this because there are lot of personal tips and trick involved, but basically like...
• Re: Gas Tank refresh tank prep?
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:18:14 -0500
  ...are needed to complete the refresh so won’t be doing the change until I have everything. > > Tips on tank prep appreciated. > > Eric Caron
• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:55:30 -0400
  ...crusty bus. > > Is there a dedicated group for Vanagon body work? > > Thanks for any tips. > > > > -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Re: Fuel Injectors Burnt
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:31:26 -0800
  ...Burnt injector tips can cause one of two things - slight misses throughout the power band OR the exhaust to run rich in that one...
• Re: Tent camping in the Mammoth Lakes area
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:24:34 -0700
  ...and/or camping in that area would like to pass on tips, > tricks, warnings and must-sees (not about the kids and the dog...
• Re: kooltrons (was Re: STAT...)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Lazara
  Wed, 14 Sep 1994 15:04:41 -0700
  ...It just doesn't seem to light until my thumb is good and bloody! EVERY TIME! Anyone have any maintenance tips besides vacuming the...
• Re: CD Changer location in Westfalia[via LSMTP - see[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com] www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - L-Soft list server at vanagon (1.8c)
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 16:27:47 -0800
  ...Try HELP. > several years of e-mail (with lots of great tips by folks such as yourself), Unknown command - "SEVERAL". Try HELP. > I read...
• Re: I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 21:55:47 -0500
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• Re: New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 18:23:22 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning ********************************************
• 84 Starter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 23:09:30 EDT
  ...Thanks....and keep up the great comments, mechanic tips, it really helps us newbies. Ed
• Re: Propane Fill Tips?
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 02:30:37 EDT
  > Date: 8/11/99 11:42:38 PM CDT > From: bogle@BWAY.NET (David Bogle) > > So I'll be off in a few days...
• Westy Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason R. Denton
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:14:20 -0500
  I am new to Westy ownership and would appreciate some tips/advice on a few questions: 1). What type of oil (sythetic/blend/normal...
• Tips on filtering email
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Wed, 29 May 2002 09:19:57 -0700
  FWIW Tip 1) With all the discussion regarding email these days, a possible solution for handling Vanagon email is to setup email filters on...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:50:41 +0200
  ...Sounds okay? > Thanks for any tips, > Wes > '84 1.9l > > >
• Re: Replacing a Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 23:23:05 -0700
  ...Having never done one on a > Vanagon are there any tricks or tips on this adventure that anyone can > offer? And how much interference...
• List Tips WAS: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 31 May 2012 07:22:18 -0800
  There are (at least) two very good guides to surviving this somewhat-high-volume vanagon list, both for reading and for posting. It's...
• Re: AOL's gone AWOL or Life is dull with no list mail
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 14:46:06 -0700
  ...to resubscribe? smack the computer screen? Bleed the coolant > system? > > Any tips appreciated. > > Thanks, > Jeff > 83.5 Westy > LA,CA > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
• Re: overland
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:28:32 -0800
  ...No soup for me! Screw them Tom --- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On 3/26/06, Brian Tipsword <nobleman1962@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > I...
• central door lock issues
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 22:08:34 EST
  ...Anyone have any tips or tricks for attaching and keeping this attached once the actuator is installed? Thanks in advance. David Clarkson 90 Westy...
• Re: Healthiest way to lead an UnHealthy Vanagon lifestyle? (a long attempt at Phrydey humour)
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 09:58:21 -0700
  ...hard in your hand and then the world in the windshield tips up on its side and then sickeningly goes over and over again...
• Archive question and ignition switch question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:46:19 -0400
  ...under 30 minutes and a few tools type of job? Any tips would be helpful. I'm REALLY tired of sliding under the van...
• Trip Report, Maupin/Deschutes River Rendezvous VW Meet
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:07:06 -0700
  ...Lots of good coffee, beer, music, conversation, tech tips, and new friends. Friday evening, during the potluck dinner, a tow truck showed up with...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 19 May 2008 14:09:24 -0400
  ...me when > there's always the chance that a real mechanical issue need dealt with. > > Thanks for any tips! > > Wes > '83 1.9l westy >
• Re: Fuel tank grommets, fittings and hardware change out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:10:51 -0600
  ...drop it and change >> out all the rubber, fittings, etc. >> >> Any tips and tricks anyone would share on how to best get this done...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 10:12:04 -0400
  Hi Jaime I’m pasting in the great tips I recently used from Denis to start improving my running issues. This was for a...
• Re: rear heater core, drip drip ooze
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 19:58:08 -0500
  ...rear heater core, drip drip ooze Hi Listers, Well almost fully successful on the rear heater core exchange but just a few more tips...
• Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:55:31 -0400
  ...Is there a safe way to remove the panel over the two flip top cabinets to access some of the side panel area? Tips...
• Little successes
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Apr 2021 21:07:48 -0400
  ...Folks from this list gave me tips on the construction and safe way to Today I needed to address a non working license light...
• TDI conundrum: need Syncro DIESEL fuel filler part#
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 20:57:33 -0400
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: rough roads addendum
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 20 May 1999 17:34:10 -0400
  ...http://www.openmarket.com scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning vanagon: http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon *********************************************
• Re: '87 TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 29 May 2000 21:03:39 -0400
  ...http://www.hsdesign.com/vanagon scan tips: http://www.hsdesign.com/scanning *********************************************
• oil filter OFF!
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:42:55 -0500
  Dear All, Thanks for all the moral support and the down and dirty tips on getting the stuck filter off. It was much easier...
• Engine Swap between 88 and 90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 09:29:14 -0800
  ...Are there any "tips" or "cautions" that could help or that I should know about? ThanQ Jere Bellingham, WA [text/html]
• Lighting the fridge in Frigid Weather
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:50:23 -0800
  ...Doug __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: ARRGHH! PARKING STUPIDITY! (DENT!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:05:11 -0500
  On Wed, 17 Mar 2004, Wesley Alden Pegden wrote: > Anyways, I'm looking for tips. I'm assuming hammering out the dent won't...
• Driving Lights Circuit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:54:24 -0700
  ...Any tips? Is there a specific order things need to be in in the circuit? Should I use a specific gauge of wire or...
• Re: Steel Lids
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 18:31:33 +0000
  ...80-91. > > > >chris _________________________________________________________________ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
• Re: dual battery switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:55:53 -0400
  ...during the following day of driving, so you can fully charge it > again before the next night of use? > > thanks for any tips! > > cr
• Re: Bus Boo
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 16:01:25 -0700
  ...Anyone have any tips on vanacamping with a one year old? :-) Ryan Hawkins 91 Vanagon GL On Aug 31, 2006, at 4:06 PM...
• messy dogs?
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:39:36 -0800
  ...any tips? ps - posting about XM and serious was sort of vanagon related, but all of the 'this shouldn't be on the list...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:20:15 -0400
  ...wrote: > Does anyone have a good source and tips for replacing all my weathered > window molding on my 84 Westy?
• Re: Minimal Heat (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:29:32 -0500
  ...This link does have some good tips when replacing the t-stat: http://www.vanagonauts.com/19.11-Thermostat--2.1L-53.htm Best...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:54 -0700
  ...Timing tips for Idiots > Ok - the back story - big engine fire, top part of engine toast, got > parts from another list member, now working...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:06:19 -0700
  ...I have some ideas in mind, but thought I would > ask the gang if they have any tips. Also....it would be super helpful...
• Re: Heating up a motor
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 22:29:02 -0500
  ...Good tips for a home-bound stubborn diesel. Anybody have tips for starting a diesel that has stopped out on the road? This happened...
• Re: Das Blinkenlights, continued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 05:57:57 -0600
  Crud or scum buildup on the coolant tank sensor probe tips can cause the light to blink. I've had this happen twice. Cleaned...
• Re: Traveling Tips ...
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 May 1998 17:50:47 -0500
  ...Traveling Tips ... > Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 10:05 AM > > >From: Patrick Larsen <pll@UNLINFO.UNL.EDU> > > >Just a warning regarding this tip....I...
• Re: Tuning/Timing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:35:33 -0800
  ...Timing issues I'm sure, > but if any one has any tips about how best to tackle this > detonation-under-load issue, or tips...
• Re: Radiator disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:53:53 -0800
  ...I don’t know the brand of this one. > > Tips greatly appreciated. > > Eric Caron
• Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 May 2013 23:16:45 -0700
  ...Anyone have any tips? Tranny replacement? > > Tim > 2.0 aba digifant 1.8 head > Converted from 82 diesel -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca...