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• Re: Alignment Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:19:04 -0700
  ...And just a bit more in the FWIW department... I can't count the number of times we'd get a car in the...
• Re: trip meter
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 19:11:00 -0400
  ...is moving." > > Everybody says it, but nobody can explain it. > > Jim > > > FWIW ~ If I reset while moving, the rightmost numbers stay a little above...
• Re: TERRIBLE GAS MILEAGE/Running Cold?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:51:02 -0400
  Fwiw my van which always ran one needle width above the led in SoCal lately peaks at ~1/3 here in Nova Scotia (NoSco...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:45:12 -0800
  ...1/ buy a fire extinguisher ...was that too cheeky? ;) (fwiw: i bought two this weekend) s. On Dec 14, 2009, at 9:15 AM...
• Re: WTB ucrobus am radio
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:28:23 -0400
  ...michael FWIW, i wouldn't mind trading my red radio blockoff plate (in good shape) from a red and white 60' Deluxe for a...
• Re: ref head gasket (fix?)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 00:37:48 -0400
  ...But FWIW the water cooled rebuilders "claim" that with welded heads there will not be the same high level or porosity and not nearly...
• Re: same gas tank '80-'91???
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:42:51 -0500
  ...them but must use the correct filler neck and related parts. FWIW, I have brand new tanks of either design for $199.95 (including...
• Re: Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 6 May 1999 09:55:47 -0600
  ...And, FWIW, type is "sealed lead acid" and not gel.
• Re: I've seen the Tii conversion completed
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:24:08 EDT
  In a message dated 6/5/00 6:37:34 PM, mruskin@PANGEA.CA writes: << FWIW: A cross-reference book would have solved this...
• Re: list definition ?
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 05:39:26 -0800
  ...It stands for "As Far As I Know" When they really get going it's like, BTW - FWIW & AFAIK, BTDT. YMMV. HAND. Try this...
• Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:52:01 +0000
  ...due to her travels, but is now regreting the chioce...ymmv FWIW, I wanted to do the same. So, before I commited to doing...
• 2.1 idling @ 2200, stumbling, etc, where do I start?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:34:53 -0400
  ...Also FWIW, I have coolant leaks as well, so the system has been emptied and refilled since it last ran well. I have heat...
• Windshield Gasket Glue
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 06:38:47 -0500
  ...Usual qualifiers, IMHO, YMMD, FWIW...... Glenn Queenstown, MD
• Re: Bettk'a'fer????????
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 13:10:16 -0400
  ...fer". > > >"Kafer" is the name for the VW Beetle in germany. fwiw.. >chris And Bett means 'Bed' in German....some meaning starts to emerge...
• Re: photo of vanagon fire: illiteracy
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:34:33 +0000
  ...Jeff FWIW, my spellchecker flagged "CEOs" and offered "CEO, CMOS, and Cos" as suggestions.
• Re: NVC "World's Fastest Indian?" (was:Considering scrapping...)
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:27:51 -0500
  On Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:19:39 -0600, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@IPA.NET> wrote: >FWIW, I think this movie was one of Ebvert...
• Re: BMW Donut Tank Images
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:19:27 -0700
  ...BMW donut tank is or what you are talking about here, fwiw. On 3/13/2014 8:25 PM, JRodgers wrote: > I have images...
• Re: Replacing windshield seal
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:20:22 -0600
  FWIW: I had a glass shop replace mine, with a new BD seal. After the fellow ripped it in with the cord, he spent...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:51:57 -0700
  FWIW Waeco makes a side sliding track on which it's top loading 12V fridge can mount, so with a LOT of cabinet modification...
• Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:51:12 -0500
  For what it's worth (FWIW), I have started an online log of my work on the head gaskets of my 85 Westy. If...
• WBX Oil Dipstick Tube Crack: Common?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:23:54 -0700
  ...Is this a relatively common problem? If so, why do they crack? FWIW, I repaired mine using "Industrial" Gloo (seems quite similar to Goop...
• Re: Three unrelated things
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:07:03 -0400
  ...bag it, and replace it with >Pendleton wool (Native American designs). FWIW, I've used wool at various times for upholstering myself, and I...
• Re: door chime/seat belt light anomaly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 14 May 2010 12:50:52 -0400
  Alistair, FWIW I actually kind of mis my "mexican hat dance" sounding door chime from the '90. My "new" '85 doesn't have it...
• 1984 Double Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 18:03:50 -0500
  ...Vehicle BR>has full towing capability and has complete emmision controls FWIW, I got this issue and recall reading about it, bright orange, blindingly...
• Re: front mat ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 12:01:21 -0400
  ...Never actually seen one, >so I can't comment on the quality... > fwiw i have heard that the repro's don't have the...
• 2001 great on poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 16:42:03 -0500
  FWIW, I think I've discovered the solution to protecting Tugboat's fiberglass top. I've struggled with all sorts of waxes, but the...
• Re: Westy ThanksGiving in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 12:10:11 -0700
  At 01:34 PM 10/4/99 -0500, Marshall Ruskin wrote: >Thanks for the kind wishes! > >FWIW, our Dometics are now cold without any...
• Re: re hot air for cold nights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:17:16 -0800
  > FWIW, the 4000 BTU mode cranks heat. I can't imagine wanting to run on high in > a Westy. Karl,,,, correct me if I...
• Alaska trip tips
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:55:46 -0700
  ...important to be mentioned on talking about driving up to Alaska. FWIW I'm going to save these for now... Thanks. Rob becida@comcast...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 May 2013 10:06:13 -0700
  you beat me to it. FWIW, x2 on a remote with power on/off feature. Neil. On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 7:01...
• Westys for all Marques.. was: Re: Canvas Tent on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 12:00:53 EST
  ...writes: > I'd like to hear about the "85 Nissan-Westy".... > > > FWIW, Westfalia-Werke GMBH made camper conversions for all kinds of vehicles. i...
• Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:18:19 -0800
  ...a link to various group sizes of batteries and their demensions. FWIW, the 40R, (not mentioned) has one of the highest AH ratings of...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 14 May 2020 10:10:02 -0700
  FWIW, two thumbs up for the GoWesty Fox shocks. My van came with Monroes, possibly from ~2013 or so. By 2016 I had blown...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:25:56 -0500
  ...the GW starter might be a better choice for someone else. FWIW, and anyone else who probably never heard what spawned the original prototype...
• Re: M Re: vanagon difficulty-now in BFE?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:23:55 -0600
  ...BZ-FWIW
• 4 sale, Auburn, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Feb 1995 20:09:14 -0800
  ...have an idea yet what the car was worth. He also said that he's not had problems with leaking head gaskets. FWIW... /martha
• Re: Warming Engine OIL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 23:14:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1936 Chrysler On Tue, 16 Jul 1996 pwies@LOYOLA.EDU wrote: > FWIW, In my 79 bus, all I use is Valvoline 10W30. > It spit...
• Re: EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 5 Jun 97 6:29:27 EDT
  ...any more since the serpentine belt, TYHE > ONLY belt, wss broken. FWIW, as some may recall, I lost a belt on my 93 GL...
• Speaking of jacks . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 13:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Where should the jack be stashed on a '91 Westfalia? (FWIW I won't be surprised to find that I don't have one...
• Re: Westy Water Tank Key from Deltasix/Euro American RV
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 6 May 1999 21:37:55 -0400
  ...I received the > following very quick response via both E-mail and phone from Pete > Catlett at DeltaSix FWIW, I am also a distributor...
• Re: Westy ThanksGiving in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 13:34:43 -0500
  Thanks for the kind wishes! FWIW, our Dometics are now cold without any encouragement. Cheers! Marshall Ruskin >Marshall Ruskin wrote: >> >> Hi Volks: >> >> In Canada...
• Re: HELP!!!! does anyone on this list have a '89 Blue Wolfsburg Edition?????
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:15:34 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/04 7:06:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, swalker72@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > FWIW, this color was also available...
• Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Mon, 24 May 2004 20:28:51 +0000
  ...great advantage if you have a really long commute each day. FWIW. -jamie foust 82 Vanagon L - Diesel Pig Press on: Nothing in the...
• Re: Is this deal to good to be true? Found it on harrisburg Craigs list 1970 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Van Immaculate - $2900
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:55:11 +0000
  ...ad placed on Craigslist, or Ebay, or in the local paper. FWIW, a friend of mine has a '69 Westfalia, mid 40K original miles...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:04:00 -0700
  FWIW, the original 1982 Vanagon Owners Manual has this to say regarding the use of alternate fuels: "Winter Operation "If winterized Diesel Fuel No...
• Re: plug and play intermittant programmable/adjustable wiper relays for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:51:16 -0500
  At 01:57 PM 2/21/2012, Tom Buese wrote: >FWIW, I got one of these & could not get it to work in my...
• Re: New tires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:23:59 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > fwiw, > > it's got nearly new Hankook RA08's on it. 185 R14C D load range ( 8PR...
• useful web search engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 09:09:27 -0800
  ...including search of usenet. Many of the searches I ran on this page made results from yahoo and webcrawler pale in comparison. FWIW /martha
• f/ misc vw spottings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 20:26:06 -0500 (CDT)
  In the FWIW dept for Friday. I just spied a white on yellow '72+ bus that had a full head shot of Alfred E...
• My Recently Fabricated Bumper - Concept Pic
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:33:44 +0000
  ...bumper will probably look like when I get finished with it. FWIW, I used Autodesk Inventor to do the model and to make my...
• Re: Craigslist ad: One of us?
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:26:56 -0700
  ...also listed here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=624463 and on ebay item # 220247956462 FWIW ----- Original Message ---- From: Ryan Alfonso...
• Re: vacuum
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 May 2018 20:23:12 -0400
  FWIW my 2.1l waterboxer goes into the low twenties in those conditions. Yrs, d On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 7:43 PM...
• Re: $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:35:02 -1000
  fwiw, 'early on' means about 2 or 3 years ago. no 'clean' version of that one has ever been identified I don't think...
• Re: Gas heater (not revisited)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 12:02:30 -0400
  ...i have heard negatives about the dude in colorado too, FWIW i think it is called JB's never heard of "Art" tho' and...
• Vanagon VIN locations
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 00:25:55 EST
  fwiw, i just thought i'd post the locations of all the Vanagon VIN's i could find on a vanagon... -VIN / Year sticker...
• Administrivia - Leaving the Spare list
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 08:21:20 -0700
  ...Just send an empty message to <mailto:unsubscribe-vanagon@egroups.com>. FWIW though, it really doesn't hurt to stay subscribed. The message count...
• Re: Bumpers and years
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:03:03 -0500
  ...without rocker skirts. > > 90-91 non-GL had black steel bumpers. FWIW The 90-91 MultiVan (Westy w/o the kitchen) came with the...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:51:59 -0800
  ...so a metal line >could be attached to metal fittings? >etc. FWIW, on my '64 Corvair van and pickup, with similar layout of components...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 01:05:03 -0500
  At 12:31 AM 12/2/2009, Kevin Gilbert wrote: >FWIW, my replacement blower didn't have the same electrical connection >as the old...
• Vanagon Exhaust Systems (CORRECTION)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 15:05:15 -0500
  I wrote, late at night and bleary-eyed... > FWIW, I sell the complete 1.9L exhaust system (stock setup, > including all of the pipes...