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• winter oil
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:22:09 -0500
  I see no reason to switch to anything less than a 40 or 50 weight... what you're after is better cold starts? Note...
• Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:13:44 -0500
  ...I could've used the 5W 50 year round but it was harder for me to get. The 5W 50 allowed me to start...
• Re: Vanagon.com site
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 18:49:17 -0800
  ...then at $50 per hour that would be a find of $5000..... I don't know if those numbers are accurate or now, but...
• They Still Sell For Crazy Money....
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 03:06:31 +0000
  But this one is now down to $2,500.00-When he gets down to $1,500.00 he MAY sell it http://washingtondc...
• Thing FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 21:31:04 -0400
  ...1974 VW Thing for sale New top, new tires, runs good, stereo/cassette 62,500 original miles!!!!! $3850 OBO (508) 998-5440 Presumably in...
• '87 Syncro FS; Md.
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Mon, 5 May 1997 22:24:54 -0400 (EDT)
  word for word from the Baltimore Sun: '87 VW Vanagon Syncro 4wd, only 50K mi on new engine Richard W (301) 898-7177 H...
• How to join the list?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Converse
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 15:36:18 -0400
  ...P.O. Box 992 West Falmouth, MA 02574 VOICE: 508.548.6728 voice FAX: 508.548.6570 fax EMAIL: mailto:chris@conversedesign.com WEB...
• Re: who runs synthetic in their aircooled van?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 18:11:23 -0600
  Using Castrol Syntec 5W-50. Did new clutch, rear main seal, etc. shortly after starting and no problems since. Am going to switch to...
• 2 person westy middle seat for sale...$50!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 06:33:23 EDT
  ...needs re-covering. $50 must pick up in NJ email kenwilfy@aol.com for details
• 30-50 Vanagon Challenge
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:01:05 -0400
  ...It's a tripe-T day! http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
• Re: What is the recommended oil weight for northeast winter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 8 Jan 2014 10:01:01 -0600
  ...14 To 50 F » 20W-20 -4 To 59 F » 10W-30, 10W-40 32 To 86 F » 30 Above 14 F » 20W-40...
• Re: WeSTys FS!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 22:07:02 -0800
  ...VW Westfalia 87 114K $15,500 Asheville NC >16.VW Westfalia SYNC 87 116K $16,500 702-323-4943 RENO CA >17.VW Westfalia...
• Re: Video Display Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:13:10 -0400
  At 04:59 PM 10/10/2002, westydriver wrote: >i found that on a 500 mhz g3 ibook that the usb was not up...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 22:51:36 -0600
  ...Scott Thicker than 50 ~~ Really ~~ Why & How
• Subaru engines f/s
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:53:14 -0500
  ...Both engines running nicely. $ 500.00 each plus $50.00 removal cost. regards. clarence 1990 weekender pinehurst, nc.
• 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:10:36 -0800
  ...The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is that good enough or I would need one that is rated for...
• Re: Bilsteins on Sale
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 10:43:51 -0700
  ...50 > each > > plus shipping > > so here comes my analysis > > parts bin => 81.84 free shipping = 81.84 > > jeff => 68.50 + 10 shipping = 78.50...
• re: alloy wheels...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Feb 1997 11:01:01 -0400 (AST)
  ...I think the ones eveybody says will fit are from a 5000S >Turbo... Yup 112mm x 5 bolt pattern, from 5000 Turbos. The point...
• Re: Rear trailing arm/wheel hubs/bearing housing same for all years?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:37:14 -0500
  ...The trailing arm is p/n 251 501 401E. The bearing housing is 251 501 253 and the hub is 251 501 619. Same...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:33:20 -0800
  ...This no start happened shortly there after." And: "Could there be a short in the ECU or elsewhere in the 50 circuit that is...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:10:26 -0700
  ...Each page lists a different crap car (50 total) and how it got that status. Very funny writing. Porter is a writer for Top...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 23:25:13 -0500
  ...The 50 watt blubs will cause a melt down of the rear light fixtures. I have first hand experience. Had to replace both tail...
• Re: WOW, If You Can't Sell It For $3,500.00
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:53:56 -0600
  Wow I consider mine to be worth that with fresh paint/ body work new canvas and 5 new nexens on alloys with 500 miles...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 03:27:48 -0500
  ...Back when I was a kid, in > > Dallas, in my family we ran 50:50 at a time when it was not yet the...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:58:00 -0800
  ...One of the 2 wires is that starter 50 signal and that is where it joins the FI harness. Simply unplug that 2 wire...
• Microbus Concept in Production says this website...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:03:35 -0400
  ...Here’s what the site stated: · 1,500 new jobs at Stöcken site · 5000 x 5000 model complete · Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder: all market studies...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:09 -0500
  ...31c 31B- B- 50 50, 50b, 50f, 50h 50a 50, 50a, 50e, 50g 50b 50d 50k 50d 50 II 50c 51 51, 59, B...
• FW: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 16 Jan 2016 09:00:22 -0500
  ...Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet Denis and others, Did I read earlier that there is a Mobil 1 0W 50...
• Coolant refill (distilled water?)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:21:23 -0700
  ...I'll be adding Prestone Extended Life in 50-50 dilution. We have very hard water, should I use distilled water to refill? Also...
• Re: what would you take on a 3,500 mile road trip?
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 12:37:50 -0800
  ...what would you take on a 3,500 mile road trip? >hey folks, > >much obliged for a top 5 list of things you would...
• Newbie syncro question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Maurer
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 07:30:44 -0700
  ...Wilsonville, OR 97070-9215 503.685.8879 v 503.803.8386 c 503.685.8839 f
• FS: 86 Syncro>>> CHEAP
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 12:26:33 -0800
  ...509-773-6219 or 509- 773-4736. Goldendale ,Washington. Call them if interested, Doug Jones
• Re: New dealer experience
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:49:44 -0500
  Byers Imports, Columbus Ohio- 03 new beetle tdi oil filter = $17.00, drain plug and washer = $7.50. They forgot to mentioned I could...
• Re: 30-50 challenge
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:38:21 -0400
  ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm Please keep testing. Even if your results is very close or same as others, please submit...
• Mr. Metric nuts are in!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 10:23:20 -0500
  Dear Gang, I have just received the box of 50 high-strength axle nuts from Mr. Metric. As Derek mentioned earlier, these puppies are...
• Re: Freeze Plugs was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 23:36:50 -0600
  The 70:30 Canadian mix comes from the fact that 50:50 is not the lowest protection point. The lowest freeze temperature of a...
• Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:01:18 -0600
  ...The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is that good enough or I would need one that is rated for...
• Re: WeSTys FS!
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 10:41:29 -0500
  ...VW Westfalia 87 114K $15,500 Asheville NC >>16.VW Westfalia SYNC 87 116K $16,500 702-323-4943 RENO CA >>17.VW Westfalia...
• Re: Audi 5000, engine/other uses????
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:16:24 -0800
  ...Here Audi 5000s that arn't turbo or quattro sell for $500 if it is in bad shape (autotrans dead) to $2000 for a...
• Re: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:31:01 -0400
  ...200/5000 hours US 1157 27/8W 32/3 cp 1200/5000 hours +1 P3496 27/8W claimed 45% brighter +2 H1157 50/15W...
• Re: Slick 50
  Historical mailing list - Ron Olsen
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 11:12:46 +1000
  Daryl, I put 1 litre of Slick 50 in to my engine when it was new in 1982, 280,000 Km later the motor...
• Re: Rev limits
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 May 1995 07:54:14 +0600
  >My Haynes book says the 50 HP 1600 achieves peak power at 4000 rpm, with >"maximum cruising speed" at 65 mph, which is 3900...
• 1988 VW Vanagon (wolfsburg) -$2,500
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:21:52 -0700
  ...Don't email me about it, send inquiries to rwalker@katman2.com 1988 VW Vanagon (wolfsburg) -$2,500 Rebuilt engine with less then 500...
• Re: 50 Watt TL Bulbs
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 09:25:23 -0800
  --- Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> wrote: > >Forgot to mention that I went and got six 50 watt > tail light bulbs for > >the 87 Westy...
• Re: 20W-50 oil question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 07:18:11 -0500
  And this opinion is enough reason for me to use 20/50 without any further worrying. On 10/4/07, Bob Donalds <donalds1@verizon...
• 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:43:47 -0400
  http://www.automoblog.net/2012/04/27/2001-volkswagen-jetta-hits-500000-miles-vw-tears-it-apart/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm...
• humble jumble
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 21:47:37 -0500
  Boy, I was sure that was a 5000. But it wasn't. Whoever corrected me on the 4 cylinder not being available in an...
• Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:18:32 -0500
  ...1985 Westy in > Phoenix, AZ. > > Larry Chase > 85 Westy "RoadHaus" > 90 Westy Syncro (Soon I Hope) > Mesa, AZ 20W-50 or synthetic 15W-50
• Re: Is G-mail arguing with Gerry again?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:38:17 -0700
  ...it's about 50% from those that have responded. Good to know it's not just on my end. Maybe to other 50% never...
• Re: 30 to 50mph...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:15:41 +0000
  ...My 30-50mph 3rd gear time was 8.8 sec 1988 Westy 203K original engine 2wd 5 speed 094 transmission Michelin XCA 205/75x14...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 19:25:22 -0700
  ...Lastly, could the higher psi specs for the rears be reflective of a full load on board? and that would not be distributed 50...
• Re: Cooling System performance at altitude
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 20:37:11 -0400
  ...So, at 5000 feet you lose 10 degrees, and 7500 feet you lose 15 degrees. According to my coolant tester a 50/50 mix...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:39:39 -0400
  ...5000in-lb/12.5in = xin-lb/14in, or xin-lb = (5000in-lb*14in)/12.5in x=(5000*14)/12.5 = 5600in-lb is our...
• Thermostat upgrade
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 18:03:12 EDT
  Hello there listees, I have some info that I received recently from a fellow Vanagonut at the Porsche 50/50 celkebration at Watkins glenn...
• Re: Need Portland (OR) Mechanic Reccomendation
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 09:46:31 -0700
  ...503-235-2757 Also Heckman & Thieman on SE Powell 503-233-4809, but they are very expensive and not any better. Allways V-Dub...
• Pictures of SD 508 innards
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:37:15 -0700
  Pictures of SD 508 innards Hello, while tossing metal junk into the gutted van,I came across these. The sd 508 is similar to...
• WOW, If You Can't Sell It For $3,500.00
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:25:09 +0000
  Raise the price to $4,500.00!! Oh, but thats right, it will be worth $30,000.00 once you restore it!! http://washingtondc...
• re: alloy wheels...
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sat, 01 Feb 1997 00:05:21 -0500
  ...the same as what I have on my '86 Audi 5000S wagon... Sorry guys... I think the ones eveybody says will fit are from...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 00:17:51 EDT
  Incidentally, that 65/35 mix we (the USAF) use in the AWACS radar measures out at greater than 20 Megohms per cubic centimeter.... not...
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 11:11:30 EST
  why dont you just go to your local junkyard? there are tons of audi 5000's in junkyards usually.. prolly get all the lug...