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• RE: answers to the Universe.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 12:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...half a heaping scoop? :) > >oh, gawd. it's starting. >-dan Indeed. BTW, how about that stat that each US family has 2.3 kids...??
• Re: ignition problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 10:01:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...read barely). After cooling down a bit, the engine starts fine. BTW new voltage reg & fan belt. Anyone solved this problem? Thanks, Joe Weir...
• Mid-Atlantic Holiday Fest
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:18 -0500
  ...Drop on >by, or e-mail for directions (we've moved around >the corner since last years event, BTW). > > >Tom F. >
• Re: KUDZU invasion, Bluebird destruction, pests (no Van.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 12:10:48 -0400
  ...Right on, HKS! BTW: Are Westies (Westys? What is the correct spelling?) a non-native species? :-)
• camping at Mid Ohio race course? some vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 20:03:33 EDT
  ...of a good campground nearby? A state or county park with camping would be OK too. BTW anyone else going? Thanks Spencer 85 Westy
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:52:10 -0700
  Entity Mike & Shari spoke thus: > Why do we discuss anything?? Btw, where did you find out that the lids are > "high density fiberglass"? I...
• Re: How Does the Trim Come Off?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:44:47 -0700
  ...pictures, I should be able to figure it out from here. BTW Joel, what are you doing to capture ETKA pictures. Best I can...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:37:05 -0400
  Mike S wrote: > Feel free to argue with Bob Hoover - > http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2006/11/vw-engine-paint.html > > BTW, it applies to...
• Re: FS: Tan velveteen rear 3 passenger bench seat (Seattle WA)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:21:30 -0700
  ...Z bed seat bottom in blue btw, plus the outer seat belts for a Z bed. , btw ) Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From...
• re: brakes on EV
  Historical mailing list - robert barwise, LKG2-2, 508-486-5367
  Wed, 1 Nov 95 11:44:25 PST
  ...My EV rotors are not vented, btw. I'd be interested in a write-up on the procedure when you're done. BTW, what...
• Rusty spring perch replaced
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Aug 2021 16:56:29 -0700
  ...trans out thing. Clutch nice . Noticed a drip from drain plug… mental note to tighten a little. Btw it’s modified drain port. Alistair
• interference with braking (on radio)
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:15:32 -0600
  ...the brakes the radio gets static/fuzzy. Brakes off= radio clear. BTW- we have no operating reverse lights due to errors with trans. linkage...
• Friday Stuff You Won't Believe This Guy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:46:32 -0700
  ...in BC. < http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-caught-filling-garbage-bags-full-of-gasoline-166607636.html > BTW, still Friday where I am :)
• Re: Mega-fuse? (between batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:03:06 -0700
  BTW, like most cars, the Vanagon has no "main fuse" between the main starting battery and the starter. The heavy cable is routed fairly...
• Dennis
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:42:40 -0600
  ...without a hello, a hint of an explanation or even a kiss my @$$? Geez, man- what up wit dat? : ) Welcome back, btw. Cya, Robert""
• RE: Amp output for 1600 generator?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 08:29:18 -0600
  At 14:48 10/6/96 -0500, Steve Maher asked: >BTW, anyone know what the original 6V generators found on '66 and earlier >VWs...
• poptops
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 95 09:00:57 EST
  > "BTW, how long does it take to deploy (I love that choice of verbs) the > Westy pop-top?" Less than 1 minute -- that is...
• Re: Grease Needle....an important find! Sold ONLY in canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 14:32:21 -0500
  Jim - BTW, ask for a "luer lock" syringe!!! The hub of the needle screws into the tip of the syringe. You can develop all...
• Re: Westies at Watkins - Long Summary of our fun week-end
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:22:27 -0700
  That sounds like a hoot, Joel. BTW, did any tires shred because of the high speeds? The list wants to know. tim in san...
• Re: that '89 Bluestar/Wolfsburg on ebay sold for $6100
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 06:11:36 EDT
  BTW, Hannover Editions ALL came with e-code lights and usually are 5-speeds. Some even came with turbodiesels. Do you guys think this...
• Seats wanted for 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 30 Dec 2005 23:25:12 -0500
  ...I'm near King of Prussia, PA BTW. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:39:12 -0600
  BTW--I have a pdf of Hankook RA008 tires, which I don't see now on their site. Here are some numbers: tread depth...
• Re: few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire s...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 10:16:16 -0800
  ...Does Bently provide different torque reference steel vs alloy? BTW, Discount Tires computer tells their people 125 ft lbs for Vanagon....
• German fuel and water tank gauges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:26:13 -0700
  ...http://www.skibstronic.de/Fuellstandsmesstechnik btw, I find Chrome to be the best browser to use when looking at foreign language sites. For some...
• Re: Buses by the Bridge
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:00:10 -0800
  ...Bridge next month? > Pretty sure I'll be there. > 80% chance I'll be there... BTW, the link you provided is for last year... > > > > > > > > >
• Re: East Coast Location (argh) - Reply
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dolan
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 16:41:37 -0500
  ...is on Feb 22, but is celebrated on the nearest Monday. BTW, Note the alternative E-mail address. H Steven Dolan dworkin@ netcom.com...
• Re: ultimate kewl camp. accessory
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 16 May 95 12:55:47 EDT
  ...would love to find one, if anyone has one sitting around. BTW, the picture is in that great book that Joel posts stories from...
• message from David Schwarze
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 17:12:08 -0700
  ...David and Shellley (who, btw, is NOT a cat, but she does have green eyes ;)
• More Big Buses (funny cargo)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 23:15:05 -0700 (MST)
  ...It was the original "slammed to the dirt" bus. -VanBondo BTW: Don't ever do this! But do remember about that free delivery service...
• Cupholders - additional info
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 13:29:06 EDT
  ...cupholders as our '86, so the originals must still be available. BTW, that Camper sells for about $38,000+! Yow! 8-O Greg & Val...
• Re: 022D Digifant Upgrade Chip Performance Report...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:25:04 -0700
  ...NZ, he should have some tips. Maybe grab a few, good for reflocking westy pop tops. BTW, hope you didn't get fleeced. Alistair
• Re: battery draining
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 04:14:40 EDT
  In a message dated 8/26/00 1:02:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mark_hb@hotmail.com writes: << BTW, is Flaps better than...
• Re: A/C Performance in '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 03:38:13 EDT
  ...a better job but, lacking data, I can not be certain. >BTW, what is ES-12? Has anyone used R-406a in a GL...
• Re: NEW Axle Shafts w/CV's NOW AVAILABLE!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:33:08 -0600
  ...shaft. :-) (sorry, couldn't resist...) > That's a good one, Ron!!! BTW, that is a reasonable price in my opinion. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 22 Jan 2003 - Special issue (#2003-86)
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 12:05:56 -0800
  ...PLEASE CLIP YOUR RESPONSES!!!! BTW, previous record (that I have seen) was seven)
• GPS Recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 03:32:35 -0600
  ...the place of a bazillion maps that I'm now carrying...BTW...budget won't allow $600....some recommendations would be appreciated...Thanks....Chuck....
• Re: I don't usually do this, but I thought it was important~ <<friday content>> I'm doing a charity ride from SF to LA in June.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:07:06 -0500
  ...Please don't put me in timeout. :3 btw, pinkbeard is a bad mental image, kthx.
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:49:19 -0400
  ...At 01:19 PM 9/28/2005 -0500, Jim Felder wrote: >BTW I've never had a V8 either and never will, and only...
• Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:36:19 -0800
  ...of hippies/vw buses, but does that still echo on with the 80s version of the bus? BTW I count myself as one. Nathaniel
• Re: FREE Dometic fridges
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:47:03 -0800
  ...FREE Dometic fridges > BTW, if you just want some parts, I'll pull em for a small fee and send > them > as well.
• Re: Is this the Van List? Buy my Ex-Husband's---Cheap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 22 May 2009 05:43:40 -0600
  ...unless you can. ;_0  BTW-Keep this between us. 210-482-0000. > Leahcim :-) > > !yadirF tsomlA > -- Miguel
• Re: 86 Westy Camper Awning
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:25:25 -0800
  ...and rain, they will break just as most any other awning. BTW, my second choice would be the least expensive of the options and...
• Re: Van-Cafe using cookies for packing supplies ;)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:00:22 -0800
  ...And I for one like the cookies! BTW, without getting into long details, the people at Van Cafe help and support the Vanagon community...
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 19:54:04 -0700
  ...going to write something? Your posting came only your sig line. BTW, please pmail me regarding a windshield replacement for a B4 (96) Passat...
• Re: repeat: vanagon surging and jerking and low power. more tech
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Thu, 5 May 1994 06:28:37 -0500 (CDT)
  BTW I just bought one of those handy wiring harness fixes 025 906 302A and it doesn't cost $40!!!!! All of the dealers...
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Apr 1995 08:20:48 -0400 (EDT)
  Leo observes: >4 million people can't be wrong Yep, and 4 million people can be sheep! BTW VW did not drop out of...
• O2 idiot light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 09:52:41 -0700
  ...Someone please help! BTW the O2 sensor was replaced fairly recently. Thanks. -- David Shepherdson Ph.D. dshepher@ednet1.osl.or.gov Portland, OR
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 14:19:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...electric porta-potti. I think he has some electric pliers, too. BTW, > that's all on his "FIVE" cyl. westy. I sure would like...
• Re: Ignition Timing Setting??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jun 1997 17:19:43 +0100
  ...side) two letters with a number. because there are a lot diff. btw. the engines to set the timing correct Ralf Milewski Berlin Germany
• Re: 82 diesel for sale
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 10:49:13 EST
  BTW, One other thing I forgot to mention about my '82 Diesel is that it has a DA-6 Eberspacher however, it needs work...
• Re: Auxilliary Battery choices
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 22:48:16 EDT
  Four, count 'em, four top posts, ( my idea, BTW, one at each corner...) and side posts...Slightly less cranking amps than the Optima, but...
• Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:00:57 -0700
  ...with that same flyer and a sample. they are nice wheels. BTW the sample had a spacer for proper offset. JordanVw@aol.com wrote...
• Re: Gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Boroko
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 05:41:35 -0400
  ...on trips @ 80-85. I can usually expect 18.5 mpg. BTW: One has 185,000 and the other has 275,000 miles on...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:15:04 -0800
  Why do we discuss anything?? Btw, where did you find out that the lids are "high density fiberglass"? Mike G. Gnarlodious wrote: > I thought...
• Re: Celebrate
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 14:42:12 -0500
  ...Lots of good people here, and information too! BTW, if you are concerned about inbox traffic, a Gmail account is a great way to...
• Sportsmobiles, Westy Tent Page, & Fords.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 20:03:31 -0500 (EST)
  ...Westfalia Dormobile Sportsmobile anyone know of other poptop vendors and their respective years? More anal-retentive trivia for the FAQ! BTW saw a ford...
• Mammoth Hot Springs maps
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:16:41 -0700
  BTW: for anyone interested and going to mammoth, I found this map of hot springs near the road west of the Mammoth Airport: http...
• Starter Removal 2WD and AT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 14:42:33 -0500
  Is the top bolt holding the starter in an allen bolt? Anyone know what size? BTW-Picking uo a new starter later and want...
• Re: When things gor real bad.
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:33:53 -0400
  ...us, Mark! Drive safely and we'll see ya later on. BTW bus hiccups gone...defective tankful of petrol I expect. Wally Word & Gumout...
• Re: 12.2 V at rest ('85 Westy w/2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:55:53 -0700
  ...On 16-Jun-10, at 4:29 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote: BTW..I'm getting 13.83 on both batteries after 24 hours before...