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  • Baja, short trip report
    Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:56:39 -0700
    ...We headed south to Mulege and ended up camped right on the water at Playa Escondida. The other family headed to La Paz and...
  • Re: Is my regulator kacked
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Tue, 15 May 2007 11:15:19 -0400
    ...There was not the usual quiet "click" as the machinery went to work, but rather a elongated hiss of escaping gas. Then a subtle...
  • RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:14:11 -0600
    ...When all of a sudden I hear "Push" the sound of suddenly escaping air or some other substance that was under pressure. Definitely coming...
  • Re: What to lube on wipers when dash is off?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 09:00:10 -0700
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Haven't the first clue, but I'd probably eschew any product intended to > be used in a bedroom. > > Geo/ATL
  • Re: Temp gauge not working
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:31:26 EDT
    ...Thanks Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
  • Re: Green camper
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:32:22 -0800
    ...Steele <steele@geosci.uchicago.edu>wrote: > Folks, > NY Times Escape section today describes a prototype Westphalia > "Green camper" with diesel hybrid, GPS controlled solar...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:50:17 EST
    ...When all of a sudden I hear "Push" the sound of suddenly escaping air or some other substance that was under pressure. Definitely coming...
  • cheap '88 westy FS on CL in Florida
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:33:23 EST
    ...fly down to sunny florida and drive it back? sounds like a nice winter escape. http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/1538765210.html > '88...
  • Re: What does "GL" mean?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:49:01 EST
    I've not been following this discussion, having just returned from a globe trotting escapade, so presumably others have pointed out that this is...
  • Re: Roadhaus - Escapes Canada
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Fri, 16 Jul 2004 19:20:45 +0200
    ...Roadhaus - Escapes Canada > Road Haus Escapes Canada by a wing and a prayer. > http://www.engineceramics.com/vw/escape.jpg > > > > Stan Wilder > www.engineceramics...
  • Re: Prestone Flush'n Fill Kit
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 11 May 1999 21:47:12 -0700
    ...No longer round, but had a dip in it which allowed coolant to escape. Finally took it out just last month. Karl Wolz ----- Original...
  • propane auto stop valve
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 14:44:27 -0600
    ...bottom of the valve housing which allowed the entire contents to escape into the atmosphere. I'm back where I was with an empty...
  • Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:27:12 -0700
    ...I think van cafe have the escutcheons and seals for sale. I made my version quite close fitting so that it would provide better...
  • List members near Portsmouth, NH
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Thu, 1 Nov 2018 23:36:47 -0800
    Are there any list members in or near Portsmouth, NH? I am escaping Alaska for a short trip that will include Portsmouth on the...
  • Re: NVC - belated birthday - 24 march
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:41:41 -0600
    Great Escape? ... where he jumped a vanagon over a barbed wire fence in a pasture? On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 8:29 PM...
  • Re: Waving
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 13:56:39 -0300
    ...one might expect) that it would be like a two Ford Escort owners waving to each other in Michigan. During the trip I did...
  • Escatorial green....was:Re: looking for a good one!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:13:01 EST
    In a message dated 4/4/03 4:20:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeff@TSSGI.COM writes: > Nicknamed Kermit due to the lovely...
  • Re: Friday: Vanagon on TV
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:12:35 -0700
    dear Che escape too bad the producers are using a hippie van to perpetuate the myth that only communists choose a westie more to...
  • 2000 Passat F.S. (off topic)
    Historical mailing list - Bud Yandell
    Sat, 8 Jul 2006 10:13:35 -0400
    ...eng. ************************************************************** Scanned by eScan Anti-Virus and Content Security Software. Visit http://www.mwti.net for more info on eScan and MailScan. **************************************************************
  • Re: Fuel pressure
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:29:21 -0800
    ...the wires at the power steering pump switch - I had the same short but luckily escape damage... please redo and seal those wires real...
  • Re: Annual request for a small part
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 12 Apr 2015 20:57:51 -0700
    ...52 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > plastic cover (escutcheon, whatever) for the bolt hole > in the armrest on a Vanagon middle...
  • NVC need a beetle group...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Tue, 25 May 2004 18:09:23 -0700
    ...Can someone steer me towards a nice discussion group for beetles? Thanks much Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod" '84 Westy "Yard Furniture"
  • Re: Propane regulator question
    Historical mailing list - TBill
    Mon, 6 Oct 1997 14:15:28 -0700
    ...Is this hole supposed to be here and if so what is its function and why is gas escaping from it? > > Thanks, > Bryan You...
  • Superslabs
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:11:34 -0700
    A little recommendation for you who eschew the blue highways celebrated in W.L.H.Moon's epic tome. ISBN O-8957-318-X...
  • Re: SPAM
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:12:03 -0600
    ...the lower one on a scroll over revealed "file://C/Documents% 20settings/Roberto%20Lauro%20/Sotelo/Escritio/" Any of you PC nerds get anything...
  • Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:46:02 -0400
    ...Squirrel know, or has it escaped her notice so far? ;-> D
  • Re: A different camper van (somewhat O/T)
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 19:56:40 EST
    ...http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/rv/jamescook/default.htm Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro "HUMMVW" 92 Escort "The Turd...
  • Strange location for a fuel filler?
    Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
    Sat, 4 Feb 2006 15:51:02 -0500
    ...picture of the right side seems to show a fuel filler escutcheon on the right body panel ahead of the right rear wheel. Has...
  • Re: Friday VW--your new van is coming, and it doesn't need you
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:52:03 -0800
    ...or doing whatever you like with your "escort" lady...
  • Re: Too much mail!!!
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:29:50 -0800
    ...You can't escape. You signed on to a lifetime commitment. Austin
  • Re: WBX Whining
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 13:56:47 EDT
    ...Why would anyone want four or five of the same vehicle in their driveway ? >> Style? That Escatorial Green clashes with my Gold Gloria Vanderbilt...
  • Re: Definitive on the 87 not using a common ground for rear speakers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 3 Oct 2003 10:15:14 -0700
    ...Maybe '86 was the last year? Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
  • GMail Advice
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:44:20 -0400
    ...I was Escorpion1955 on the list until this morning....I feel as if I just earned a pair of sunglasses on Ebay, hiding some...
  • Re: Wiki BZ Shelf Derby is now closed
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:31:33 -0800
    Okay, one more entry that escaped my normally dependable omniscience: "Upper Control Arm Bushings" by John Meeks (pause for applause) at http://vanagonwiki.net...
  • Re: gauge info for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 12 Feb 1995 10:57:51 -0800 (PST)
    I would check the little voltage regulator chip (the proper name for this little black chip escapes me now), that is screwed onto the...
  • Re: Stsbilizer Link Broke
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 19:43:21 EDT
    ...Thanks All Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs) PS Yeah I'm sure that...
  • Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 15:54:27 -0700
    ...finish of the top? Any chemicals that work good on ancient sticker glue, but don't hurt the top? Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
  • extend-a-stay
    Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:01:35 -0400
    ...When you unhook the 1 lb bottle, some propane will escape until the bottle is clear.
  • Oil drain screw diameter,
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Sat, 16 Nov 1996 11:15:25 -0500 (EST)
    Does anyone know the diameter of the oil drain plug on an '85 1.9 l? The Bentley that I stole from Mike Escaravage...
  • cupholders
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 16:33:55 -0500
    ...there must be a cunning plan for these highly engineered puppies that escapes my feeble mind. Woody
  • Stsbilizer Link Broke
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 06:18:04 EDT
    ...TIA Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
  • ATE Powerdisc Rotors for Vanagon! (80-85)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 May 2000 10:47:17 EDT
    ...released when you apply the brakes, to have a place to escape. What I have been told is that normally these gasses make a...
  • Re: NVC vehicle model names? WT_ were they thinking?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:56:26 -0700
    On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>wrote: > Fords SUV lineup starts with ,Escape then Explorer and...
  • CB Antenna
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Fri, 14 May 1999 16:29:22 -0400
    ...for new trans and brakes) '98 Jetta TDI (in the shop with US$3600 worth of rear end damage) '98 Ford Escort (rental car)
  • Re: Aux Battery system, volts escaping to ground!
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:07:19 -0400
    The two amps are going between the Either battery and pin 85. (one lead on either pin 30 or 87a, and the other on...
  • Re: Why we do it.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:12:07 -0700
    ...There is a steady stream of bugs flying through but they have an escape route and don't stay. Needless to say I'm...
  • Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:36:36 -0800
    ...sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84 >I am planning on ordering (fron europe) some sliding door escutcheons for > the early version of the...
  • Re: Water on floor, passenger front
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Wed, 18 May 2016 23:06:22 -0400
    My antenna escutcheon has a chunk missing. As far as I can tell it hasn't caused a problem yet, but I'm thinking...
  • Friday ? from my wife
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:07:55 EDT
    ...GL Syncro what will the offspring look like? Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
  • Re: Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:35:52 -0600
    Chilton? Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy There is another manual done by a British firm (and the name escapes me for the moment), which...
  • Re: Peeved at escalating Vanagon prices? Don't be. It's good for you.
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 01:57:16 -0800
    On 3/3/07, Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@gmail.com> wrote: > > You haven't seen his collection of 40 year old CrisCraft have you...
  • Re: Interesting van on Ebay UK
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:18:37 +0000
    ...and that your prisoners, err passengers can't escape, uuhhhh egress. Perfect "miller-touch" for accommodation. Spartan van. No taste, no waste. ;) bob > http...
  • Re: Dealer offers 10K for 91 Carat with 11.8K book value....is it a rip....
    Historical mailing list - Wizzer Redford
    Fri, 28 Oct 94 6:34:25 PDT
    ...The sales guy was straight forward and advised me to sell my '93 Escort direct. I agree with someone else's comments about the...
  • Crew Cab Prices
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Nov 1995 11:06:16 -0800 (PST)
    ...Thom -- > Press [ESC] to detonate or any other key to explode. Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com - ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/tf/tfab/home...
  • Re: Sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:13:28 EST
    ...Roger VanTill 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" 86 Syncro "HUMMVW" 92 Escort "The Turd" (sorry,it runs)
  • Re: pictures at the pick-n-pull and an actual van question...
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:43:03 EST
    ...Why is that? The guy who did the "escorting" didn't really know. Is this general junkyard practice? >> Just about every junkyard I've...
  • Re: Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:43:51 EDT
    ...Those items are the usual culprits in roadside escapades. If you have a bad ground, your brand-new engine will still run like crap...
  • Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sat, 25 Dec 2004 16:53:28 -0500
    ...I got all excited after reading Chris's original email and went to the local junkyard to scout the Escorts. As it turns out...
  • Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 29 Jun 2014 07:56:54 -0700
    ...Here's an image of > one he made and installed: > > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/sliding-door-escutcheon/img_1365/ > > entire post...
  • Re: Utah Road Trip: Temple Mountain, Henrie Mountains, Grand Staircase-Escalante, etc..
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:49:51 -0700
    ...Sunday we finish through the Circle > Cliffs on the Burr Trail to Boulder, and over to Calf Creek Falls, > Escalante, and then home through...