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• Re: Wall mount table
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 13:40:28 -0700
  ...2) Cheated the table forward about 5 inches or so (can't remember the exact distance) so that the back seat doesn't interfere...
• Re: metric hysterics (now torque)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:06:14 -0500
  ...specs? Why not to kilo newtons? > Torque is expressed in units of force multiplied by distance. (The distance being the length of the lever...
• Re: Front Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:38:37 -0500
  On Sun, 21 Mar 2004, Karl Wolz wrote: > With the long distance from the front wheels to the front bumper, I've > found that...
• FS 88 vanagon $200 bremerton, wa USA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 03:42:57 -0500
  ...Private Seller 360-613-0532 Bremerton, WA 98311 Distance from ZIP 35401: 2073 miles 1988 Volkswagen Vanagon Price $200 Comments 1988 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON GL...
• Re: Syncro abuse (long)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 May 2005 18:53:32 -0400
  I'd say the chief price to pay for having the diff lock engaged for long distances would likely be the tires probably took...
• cameras for viewing front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:58:06 -0600
  ...Adjust the distance between the lens and the "screen" until you see a clear image of the window frame, etc. The distance between the...
• Re: o/t truck rentals...moving
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:44:47 -0600
  ...any tips/advice for towing a vanagon that distance? ---------------- Clip ------------------ I would suggest that you contact several long distance moving companies and see if...
• Re: 3 in a van
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 8 May 2002 11:24:41 -0500
  >Would anyone with experience of three adults traveling long distances in a >Westy please share the results, good and bad. I think that would...
• Re: Faucet Question----
  Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
  Wed, 22 May 2002 11:45:56 -0400
  ...Joe On Wed, 22 May 2002 11:52:54 -0400, David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: >The distance between TANK - OFF - CITY is very...
• Opinions - Michelin MX4 Rain Force
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 13:30:17 -0700
  ...Michelin MX4 Rain Force M+S P215/65R15 Max Load 1510lbs Tread wear = 500 Traction = A Temperature = B Usage will be long distance road...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:01:14 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > The distance does make things feel strange. For folks in the back there is also a lack...
• Re: Drafting (was Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:17:59 -0400
  ...question, assuming you are not drafting but following at a safe distance (3 second rule), would you be outside of the lower pressure zone...
• Laughling trip pt 2 almost forgot!
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 00:11:41 EDT
  also, out on the 40 I think, I saw from a distance what looked like a HUGE collection of vintage vw buses!!!! All lined...
• 86 digifant running rich
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:38:07 +0200
  ...smog check, 15 mpg (on long as well as on short distance rides), checked compression, temp sensors and replaced OXS sensor. Digifant unit defective...
• Parking in San Fran..
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 03:13:59 -0400
  There is/was (don't know) an RV park right near downtown, walking distance (ten mins) to China town etc. Excellent security, Showers, washer...
• 80-83 Westy carpet (Adam, Stan)???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:25:07 -0700
  ...dimension for carpet in the sink stove area, what is the distance between the sliding door and the stove/sink cabinet ??? Sean Garrett Technical...
• Re: Tow Bar for Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Al Gearhart
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:35:42 -0600
  For those of you who do so with any regularity or over any distance, what kind of tips can you offer? Al Gearhart Bartlett...
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 21:18:43 -0500
  ...or >as a sensor] determine when the plug fires, not the distance across the gap? Actually, it's when they open (in a conventional...
• WTB 93 2.5 Eurovan cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:06:58 -0500
  ...I can seem to find anything local I would take an entire running engine if it was within a reasonable distance come to think...
• WANTED:'63 "Deluxe" model MicroBus
  Historical mailing list
  11 Nov 1994 19:55:26 GMT
  ...Of course, it would also be helpful if the bus was within a short driving distance of Raleigh, NC. If there are any leads...
• How to tow a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 16:35:42 -0400
  I'm going to have to tow a Vanagon that I just bought a distance of about 150 miles. Any suggestions on what to...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:12:37 -0000
  Slight correction.. >Braking force for this instance is the torque applied to the axle by the brakes multiplied by the distance from the hub...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 07:51:56 -0800
  ...There can be a relation between time and distance but rate has to > be above zero. (I'm sure Enron and Arthur Anderson could...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:27:08 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The distance does make things feel strange. For folks in the back there is also a lack of security with...
• starter problems 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 12:09:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...I assumed the starter was defective, but the guy who rebuilt it told me that I may need a relay because of the distance...
• WTB: Rear Control arm for 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:37:45 -0400
  ...So if anyone within 3 hours driving distance has one let me know! Jay
• Re: long-distance Vanagon buying (I did it)
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 14:26:52 -0700
  Great report! I too, spent a long time looking--a year--but finally found what I wanted just a few hours away. Shopping in...
• tires and weight rating
  Historical mailing list - ron ourada
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:34:59 -0500
  ...The travel distance is short, 25 miles or less, but there are hills and turns. I promise to get better rated tires in the...
• Re: Amtrak Auto Train
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:51:09 -0700
  ...how long it take an Amtrack train to cover such distance...? :-)
• Re: Bus Depot order line?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:50:52 EDT
  ...possible to get parts from another parts house 5 times the > distance, in 1/3rd of the time? > > Is this right? > > Just doesn't...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 19:06:16 -0500
  ...tachs are wireless,but you are still limited to a certain > distance from the sender on the wheel. I think the wireless ones might...
• Re: A/C compressor question
  Historical mailing list - Lindemulder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 21:52:01 -0400
  ...Any one done this already ? Thanks, Steve Cotsford ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance...
• Re: Tailpipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:10:15 -0400
  And you don't drive long distance ether.... Karl Wolz wrote: >I haven't had a tailpipe on my van for over two years...
• Clean 1996 Westy in North Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:12:57 +0000
  ...Looks slightly metallic but I saw it from a distance. Jay says it is in very good shape. Call Jay Johnson at 256 830...
• Re: Brown gunk on dipstick!
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 22:19:33 -0800
  ...It happens most often to cars in cold climates (like Toronto) that get driven short distances, the engine doesn't get warm enough for...
• Green Mtn. VW Club SHow ANd Swap Meet...
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 16:41:11 EDT
  THIS IS A POST FOR ALL OF YOU WITHIN REASONABLE DRIVING DISTANCE FROM VERMONT. sHOW sTARTS @ 9AM ON SUNDAY THE 13TH OF SEPT. rEGISTRATION...
• Re: Subject: Scooby Doo movie- do they use a vw bus as the mystery ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 15:10:30 EDT
  ...He *IS* doo. > >(Speaking of a lonnnnnnnnng distance dedication...) ;-0 !!!! > >-ellis\ > > > > hmm.. if he is dead then did he do last week's top...
• Re: AGH ran outta gas!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 1 Nov 2007 08:25:10 -0800
  ...syncro and a 2WD, but lowering the position of the pickup by driving > on the shoulder) might buy you a small bit more distance. > >
• Re: towing a manny
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:51:13 -0700
  Allan Streib wrote: > Can I tow a manny-tranny Vanagon long distance on a tow dolly with no > special precautions? Just put it in...
• Westy middle cabinet locating
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:06:08 -0700
  ...Would someone tell me the distance from the front of the rear seat base face and the front edge of the middle cabinet? Please...
• Re: long-distance towing
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:17:52 EDT
  ...I've got regular ol' AAA coverage, but I'm wondering if there are any long-distance towing plans out there -- AAA only covers...
• Murphy Bros. Quincy Ma. Good or bad or O.K.
  Historical mailing list - David M. McClelland
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 14:24:15 -0400
  ...It's within walking distance of my house so hopefully the reports will be good. David M. McClelland [text/html]
• Re: Subject: Scooby Doo movie- do they use a vw bus as the mystery machine?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 14:34:33 -0400
  ...He *IS* doo. >(Speaking of a lonnnnnnnnng distance dedication...) ;-0 !!!! >-ellis\
• Re: NEW Springs for Vgn (incl Syncro) - Lowered, Taller, & Stock
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 12:39:02 -0600
  ...They do increase the distance of suspension compression, but do this at the expense of the original extension, which can cause the suspension "topping...
• WTB: rear hatch in titian red color. Local to SF prefered
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 2 May 2004 03:30:26 EDT
  ...Preferably within reasonable driving distance from San Francisco. For you smarty pants, I define "reasonable" as less than one hour's drive at the...
• Re: Vanagon not as fast as you think
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 20:26:55 -0500
  ...Huh?? Time and distance measurements show that the speedo in my 91 GL is rather close at 72 MPH. (1 mile in 50 seconds...
• Re: What would you do?
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 14:45:49 -0700
  ...Driving distance: 2784.6 miles Trip duration: 5 days, 3 hours, 27 minutes Driving time: 43 hours, 27 minutes Cost: $202.47 >
• Re: NVC really..but is there a way to search all of craigslist?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:31:30 -0500
  Searchtempest.com is great as it allows you to select a distance from you zip. It also works happily with Safari. Mark K 1986...
• Re: Drafting for better MPG
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:10:40 -0700
  ...Drafting for better MPG It's not the stopping distance that's a problem in causing a tailgater rear-end collision. It's reaction...
• Re: Propane pressure... oops! Also, dual lp tanks
  Historical mailing list - Vince So
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 19:58:06 -0700
  ...height should NOT be the distance one side rises when pressure is applied, but that distance PLUS the distance the other side falls - i...
• Re: Free Topo Map Sources
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 12 May 2011 06:48:12 -0700
  ...I don't expect routing capability when in "backcountry/topo" mode, but I do want that distance/bearing thing. The Nuvi 500 seems to...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:51:39 -0700
  ...As I understand it, you take the distance the one went down and add it to the distance the other went up to get...
• Re: Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 Jan 2018 18:39:45 -0800
  ...It's OK to drive long distance without the cap but keep an eye on it every time you have chance.
• Re: I need an IdiuT light! [low fuel warning lamp]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:25:57 -0500
  ...ignition? That oughtta work, eh? LIke Tom Swift's Electric Rifle, that wouldn't fire if it was set to the wrong distance? ;> d
• Re: VW Recipes...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 21:54:59 -0500
  ...it on the exhaust manifold or wherever and drive xx miles (distance varies according to meal and your tastes) and it's done. :) joel
• Re: Long Distance Drive After Motor Break-In?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 09:27:01 -0700
  Just bumping up my question before I hit the road: > After an initial 500 mi break-in procedure and oil changes, is it okay...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:58:25 -0600
  ...Alcohol cars run twice the volume of fuel in the same given distance. The only parameter that will alter this figure is cubic inches...
• better seats
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:28:43 +0000
  ...from something like a Recaro- a very good seat for long distance driving - I realize that the swivel would not work, but its a...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 13 May 2002 19:30:01 +1200
  > >The English system of weight, distance, energy measure - and a host of other >catagories - are all inconsistent and it's just pure lunacy to...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 10:07:25 -0400
  On Tue, 24 Jun 2003, Mark Fitzsimons wrote: > My neighbor has one of these and after looking at it from a distance and > close...