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• Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:23:51 +0000
  ...from what i researched it is A LOT easier to fit an asi/riviera or country homes poptop later than westfalia one. an asi...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 27 May 2007 22:00:15 -0600
  ...The Westies (and apparently the ASIs) have a bash plate or guard, which protects the valves, regulator, etc, from gravel, etc, and also adds...
• Re: Stove top grills?
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Wed, 23 May 2007 17:24:53 -0700
  Not on my ASI conversion stove! The knob goes from off to low to high, and I love the grids: http://s10.photobucket.com...
• Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:48:34 -0700
  ...http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002L8RPDE/sbw/ They're quick to install on the tie-downs, simple to use, and easily adjusted...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 1997 to 4 Oct 1997
  Historical mailing list - Ronald P. McDonald
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 18:07:12 -0700
  I have a Suburban furnace in my ASI Weekender and would not trade it for anything else I have seen. I do most of...
• Screensaver
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:53:58 -0500
  Thanks for the great screensaver ! I didn't think there was any SS out there that could get me to give my "tasteful" asian...
• Speaking of axle stands
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:03:00 -0700
  Where are the safe points to place the axle stands on a Vanagon? Are there any places aside from the four jacking points? I...
• Need help with O2 sersor install
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:19:08 -0800
  ...Does it matter how I splice up the white wires? TIA, Don Preston ~'87 ASI Wolfy GL Redmond, WA
• Re: '85 Camper vs 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 11:57:49 -0600
  ...but really no other diff. (aside from square > headlites) they both are prone to head leaks, so its not like one is better > than...
• Calling all solar gurus
  Historical mailing list - Ellen Oregon
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:30:33 -0700
  ...Lola is an ASI conversion, and consequently has the two-way (electric only) fridge. Did a lot of primitive camping this last trip and...
• Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:09:53 -0700
  ...they went to if possible. > Here's what I know > so far.. > > Westfalia > Country Homes > Adventurewagen > Riviera > ASI > Weinsberg (England?) > Dehler-Profi (Germany?) > > More? > >
• Re: Lights on '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:28:24 -0500
  At 01:43 PM 12/17/2010, T Collins wrote: >Aside from the other suggestions about checking switches and the ground I >would follow...
• West River Westies July 16-18 Bald Mountain Campground, Townshend MA
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:00:34 -0400
  ...We have 65 sites set aside for us, with available if needed Check out the Website JonR NH LiMBO area rep
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Sun, 9 May 2004 10:59:15 -0400
  ...we need new/young blood >:D All kidding aside, where are those "Join the Vanagon Mailing List" flyers... :) ~sudhir
• Re: Estimates for service - is it not the law in all states?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 22:17:00 -0700
  --snip-- >I recently moved from CA to OR --snip-- >I have flown in from Mars. --snip-- Given the circumstances, and aside from the above...
• Re: Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 17:27:14 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator wrote: > > In my 1983 ASI, the HydroFlame heater is mounted in the bottom cabinet > just behind...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:34:11 -0700
  ...The hole in the roof is just > > something cut out between the arches. > > > > The quality of the ASI leaves a bit to be desired...
• Re: strange Asian Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:24:29 -0600
  interesting and a little strange ... R/R lower window corner a "I Love Portland" sticker withan outline of Oregon. On Sun, Oct 18, 2009...
• Re: help with brakes in SF.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:51:25 EDT
  ...Thanks Tim 87Wolfsburg In a message dated 4/13/00 2:40:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time, asilber@SIRIUS.COM writes: << vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Dominic
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:09:48 -0500
  on my 81 ASI: Whats the orange light mean, and what does the little gauge next to it mean (half green half white)... Also...
• Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:06:40 -0500
  Hi List, Anyone on the list aside from the vendors holding on to some key blanks that they would like to sell? Please, let...
• Re: VW's Around the world
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 05:52:30 -0700 (PDT)
  On Fri, 26 Aug 1994, David Carment wrote: > Now all we need is a few subscribers from Asia, Japan (Australia?) or > Russia to make...
• Re: FS: 80 Vanagon ASI/Riveria Camper
  Historical mailing list - Michael LaMuniere
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 15:53:24 -0400
  Just want it it go to a good home.....quickly! No garage to keep it in....all offers considered! Believe me, this is painful...
• Re: Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:01:16 -0700
  ...for $69 with free shipping. <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837603366/qid=1066172298/sr=2-1/ref =sr_2_1/002-5206940...
• Re: Early pre-'80 vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 15:13:50 EST
  In a message dated 4/1/05 3:45:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, dosteven@SYR.EDU writes: > I have a Oct 79 ASI...
• Synthetic Oil question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Sep 2008 10:12:12 -0500
  ...done when switching from regular dino to synthetic? Or is it asimple as an oil change? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call...
• RESULTS - Tire Survey
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 4 Mar 97 14:27:56
  ...Asia) Goodyear 3 (US/Europe) Michelin 6 (US/Europe) Pirelli 1 (US/Europe) Toyo 1 (US/Asia) Tujungal 1 (Asia) Yokohama 6 (US/Asia...
• Re: regarding oriental characters
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:51:14 -0700
  ...Just ignore and delete. > > That said, most of Asia is west of California where I reside. Guess that > makes Asians "occidentals" to me. Doesn...
• Re: Canadians beware! UPS are a bunch of crooks
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:24:25 -0600
  ...A warning to Canadians that UPS charges hidden fees > that are not readily disclosed to US senders. --I'm not calling your complaint asinine...
• rear hatch emblem removal
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:09:12 -0500
  ...the interior rear hatch panel off with the batt insulation pushed aside and I am looking at the black little stubs. Thanks for your...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:03:03 EDT
  ...It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant would > be > > much easier because they are designed to go on a regular...
• Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:48:39 -0700
  ...is there an easy long term fix / or any long term fix aside from not driving that fast or removing the rack ~ ORR ~ DeanB
• Re: Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 20:38:30 -0500
  ...Fahrenheit would be nice too :-) And actually having some Vanagon content aside from the subject line would be a great way to keep the...
• CU on GOLF
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Apr 1990 16:51:25 -0400
  more VW than vanagon related, but did everyone notice that (reliability issue aside) the latest issue of Consumer Reports is top rating the Golf...
• CCC's Tahoe 1/17-19
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 21:56:33 -0800
  ...The theme this time for the weekend is "Asian." PLEASE don't everyone bring top ramen. :) /m
• [Fwd: Euro-Chassis: UPDATE 90 Volkswagen vanagon , drive train?]
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 17:35:51 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II '83.5 Wasserleaker Purveyor of Fine WetWesties T-shirts [message/rfc822]
• NY to CA cost?
  Historical mailing list - Shaggy
  Fri, 16 May 2003 08:11:35 -0700
  how much money should I put aside for this roadtrip? food? diesel fuel? mad money? My Fiance' and I are going to take a...
• Re: Heat while camping??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 22:51:41 -0300
  1984 ASI 'Westy' conversion that I looked at had a propane furnace, with a wall thermostat on the cabinets, handy to the bed head...
• Re: Another conversion (was: What is THAT thing)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 14:21:12 -0700
  ...Back in the 70's Riviera Motors in Portland, OR, was a major distributor for VW, and they contracted with ASI to do a...
• Re: John Wallace Info
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:27:02 -0500
  ...As an aside, every other listserve that I'm on (several) automatically filters out these autoreplies. Brian W.
• Is there a more manly way...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:50:09 -0800
  ...to blend mixed drinks? (Setting aside the very serious question about whether mixed drinks can /ever/ be manly): http://tinyurl.com/yw4px5 -- Mike "Rocket...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:04:14 -0600
  ...Consider that newer Asian cars need timing belts replaced at 60K intervals. The timing belt replacement on my Brothers 94 Lexus is a scheduled...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 27 May 2007 12:04:37 -0700
  Boy, learn something new everyday, which means I am not familiar with the ASI, but on the Westy, the regulator attaches directly to the...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:52:45 -0700
  ...as in the Gunzl site, in the Dometic Asia site > http://www.dometic.com/enlu/Asia-Pacific/Middle-East/Products/Caravan/Refrigerators/products/?productdataid...
• Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:16:34 -0800
  The one in the photo on Vanagon.com was made by ASI, the same company that made the "straight up" conversion for the last...
• Re: CD
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 01:59:46 -0700
  ...rarest publications around. (And I have a copy!!!) Jim Arnott Union, OR '68 Type I '77 ASI Riviera II (2) '83.5 Vanagon L
• Re: round splittie
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:05:56 -0500
  ...looks good , but the details asI described make it a fake.... Malibu Tony 85' Westy 3.3L SVX motor
• Re: what else with the dash removed
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:08:42 -0700
  ...grease/lubricate the windshield wiper mechanism. >So, aside from cleaning all the grounds and other electronic connections, >sandblasting the dash and repainting, What else...
• 5x112 EMPI rims?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:30:54 -0500
  ...com/02/i/03/70/51/13_3.JPG http://www.ebay.co.uk/ item=4528844822 Dan Stevens VWCCNY 1980 1.6TD ASI riveria.
• Re: storage for Vanagon stuff
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 09:00:19 EDT
  ...Lots of containers come back empty from the US to Asia. IIRC that is called in some circles as a trade deficit w/ Asia...
• Re: Lightbulb for instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 09:47:20 +0000
  ...As an aside you should feel fortunate that your high beams are "noticed" by on-coming traffic - many vanagons are not! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ The...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:37:26 -0500
  ...You end up with a much better motor that fits just like the original WBX. -Hans > All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:30:05 +0000
  ...It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant would > > be > > > much easier because they are designed to go on a regular...
• Re: Canadians beware! UPS are a bunch of crooks
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:52:44 EDT
  ...Calling them crooks when they have fees which are known to you before you engage their services is asinine.
• FREE VANAGON ASI POPTOP CAMPER!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 05:14:43 EDT
  saw this on thesamba.com...its a FREE camper!! much pick up in lake havasu AZ looks complete and in good shape! someone scarf...
• 85 ASI , was screens
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:01:42 -0700
  ...I have a chance to buy an 85 ASI is why I'm writing. 'Riviera' .........is that what yours is ? This one I can...
• Re: Ladies and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:33:35 -0700
  ...was invited to go for a trip in an '82 Diesel ASI converison VW Vanagon. I remember sitting perched up in the passenger seat...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?/Window Tinting.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:09:18 -0600
  An aside to UV curtain-material deterioration .... get your windows tinted. Makes a HUGE difference in a lot of different ways, to being in...
• Back Seat Heat
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:27:38 -0500
  ...Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• looking for ASI replacement pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:21:40 -0500
  The van i just bought has several holes in it. It is an 81 vanagon. Any sources? Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70...