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• Re: 31K for a vanagon? You must be mad -- or not.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 10:33:58 -0700
  ...I think you have a point that RISK=ADVENTURE, but keep in mind that it's entirely relative and varies greatly from person to...
• Re: bumper swapping?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:05:43 -0400
  ...I think the front is more angled, while the rear is relatively straight. Ed in CT -------------------------------------------------- From: "Don Spence" <dkspence@TELUS.NET> Sent: Wednesday...
• dallas camping info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:27:28 -0400
  ...i'm wondering if anyone on the list could recommend a nearby relatively quiet and safe place i could use as home base to...
• Convert from auto to manual - possible?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:29:04 -0400
  ...A friend of mine once converted his car from auto to manual, and it was relatively easy, but that doesn't mean anything for...
• Found a Binz Crewcab
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 16:23:24 -0400
  ...Neighbors gave the name of a relative. Relative said owner lives in Florida now and was generally uncooperative. I need to do more detective...
• Re: Greyhound shipping
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 12:09:09 -0500
  I had a Westy rear closer shipped from san Diego to Houston Texas relatively cheap. Like $60. Worth it. Nice thing is our station...
• Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 29 Nov 2016 19:47:24 -0800
  > understandably, my current 14" Nokians "Cargo" winter tires wore out > relatively quickly in terms of miles. After being used throughout each year. -- Neil n...
• Re: Don't clip your replies! (Friday discussion fodder)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:27:27 -0700
  ...You can create labels, such as heater core and store all relative posts there. There are many benefits. I haven't logged on to...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:31:36 -0700
  BenT Syncro wrote: > I'll bet is will read better if Alistair said: "It is relatively > trivial to make your own kit and save...
• stove=heater=safe?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 13:56:39 -0800
  I'm a little confused about this matter of catalytic converters and their relative safeness. Must they be vented to be safe? If they...
• Re: What's in their names...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 22:44:27 EST
  ...You will also anger my relatives. Rmember my middle name is really Emmanuel and I was born BenTsmas Day. Ben T Messiah
• Re: solid air-cooled performance
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 20:22:10 -0700
  ...I put over 400 kms today driving >throughout the mountains of WV & VA with relative ease (on the ears as >well). The oil temperature...
• wanted to buy in TX
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 19:05:05 EST
  ...he is located just outside dallas, tx and has no experience with vanagons, so if you know of something in relatively good shape that...
• Knocking noise
  Historical mailing list - Prendergast David
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:35:14 -0500
  ...Its relative to the spinning of the wheel itself and it seems to be coming from the outer portion of the drive train, i...
• Re: Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Sun, 14 May 2006 22:50:23 -0600
  ...The air flows better over the relatively stable air held in place by the tailgate. When the tailgate is down, lots of turbulence just...
• Re: LED solder gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 11 Sep 2004 19:19:06 -0800
  ...Fortunately, the VW stuff is relatively crude (ie, not "fine line") so it's relatively easy to work on. It will survive some mistakes...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:28:36 -0800
  ...What's your relative MPG? > Ex-air force personnel will no doubt chime in shortly, but choppers are > ridiculously inefficient Craig, kinda like boats...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 10:01:04 -0800
  ...It > has relatively clean oil in it and the fuel level is just above reserve - > so relatively empty. I occasionally check the battery voltage...
• Re: Hot VW's artical
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Corrain
  Sun, 7 Sep 1997 13:44:58 -0500
  ...Well, relatively.)
• Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:41:47 -0800
  ...a trailer for the aw top? you can buy or build them > relatively inexpensively and the aw top won't be that heavy. > > JFF
• Re: blinker fluid and other sundries
  Historical mailing list - Ric Golen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:50:14 -0400
  Does anyone know if they carry "relative bearing grease"? > You might want to ask Kale Auto Co about the fluid, I know they > handle...
• Re: Cheap TPMS ( tire pressure monitor) quick review
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:28:28 -0800
  ...I started a 250 mile journey with relatively new tires and proper pressure all around. After stopping for gas on the way, after a...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:35:34 -0700
  ...How that vote is determined is relative. For many, it is balance of service vs. value. People do not always buy based on the...
• Re: ripples of diaster ..
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 11:20:05 -0700
  ...The towers were sturdy but relatively light so as to not collapse during 'normal' loads from their own weight. The load of the air...
• Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 06:57:43 -0700
  ...With the covers off, carefully mark the relative locations of the cam and crank drive gears. Removing the old belt may require removing one...
• Re: van value
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:31:23 -0700
  ...I specified > my opinion to Joel relative to SF as he is also from around here. The > ironic thing is most folks feel West...
• CIS warm-up regulator
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 14:30:28 -0500
  I've been following the discussion about the relative merits of CIS, Digifant, Motronic, etc... Some questions come to mind: Does anyone know a...
• Using a generator with a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cochella
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 22:15:56 -0700
  ...time? How many watts/volts are necessary? Honda makes some small, relatively quiet generators. http://www.honda-generators.com/generators/lightweight/index.html Thanks...
• syncro driveshaft alignment
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:03:38 PDT
  ...the flanges on the tranny and diff are in the same relative position? Mark McCulley 87 syncro Westfalia TRNSPTR ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email...
• Re: Vanagon Happening on Iceland in 2002?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:20:53 +0000
  ...No details >up to know. > >Is there anyone interested? Count me in, whatever it is! Iceland's relatively near to here (they all come...
• Re: Bad Valve Issues/Question, Opinion sought.
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:51:17 -0700
  ...there are no hills there (relatively > speaking) ;-)
• Re: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:19:33 EST
  ...this is a relatively simply process after the bellhousing is removed. (so i hear, I've never done it.) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Or just take a grinder...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 07:00:55 -0700
  ...It's a relatively easy roadside repair.
• Re: Japanese style vans! for info
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:29:46 -0700
  >snip< With a 550CC engine they should be relatively fuel efficient? And if it got in the way of my 91 Vanagon, I could...
• Westie spotted...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:20:55 -0700
  ...Welcome to Michigan! If you were staying with relatives, they probably know my mom-in-law....
• Re: What's the difference in Febi and Meyle lifters?
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:03:27 -0800
  ...Does anyone have any opinions about the relative value of these lifters? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Alternative Instrumentation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 18:00:58 -0800
  ...d be cool to be able to monitor fuel consumption relative to RPM, relative to ground speed, engine temp, outside ambient temp, stock prices...
• Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Wed, 23 May 2012 14:29:28 -0500
  Every time I fill up my 85 Vanagon, a relatively large amount of fuel leaks out. As best I tell not having gotten under...
• Re: Microbus side-window modification
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:54:48 -0800
  ...Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@gmail.com> wrote: > A relatively simple modification which radically alters a van's > appearance. Could cost a...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:11:42 -0700
  ...1.9 wasserboxer pic? > > Does anyone have a picture of the top of a relatively unmolested 1.9 > wasserboxer?
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 1994 11:19:58 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Driving short distances seems to be the main culprit, since the muffler remains relatively cool, thereby allowing vapor in the exhaust to condensate. Sami...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:53:08 EDT
  ...If there is a relatively simple way to plumb in the oil cooler, I am ready to do it. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www...
• packing fragile things
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:34:49 EST
  ...Easy, cheap, relatively enviro-friendly. But maybe a bit labor intensive for a business operation. Woody
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:54:30 -0500
  ...I would make a similar modification to my Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? - Ron Salmon...
• clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:32:07 -0700
  ...A relatively inexperienced weekend do-it-yourself mechanic (me) was able to accomplish this task in a day with no problems, thanks to the...
• Can someone host my Vanagon work page?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 9 May 2006 02:36:32 -0400
  ...It's relatively easy (well, it is now that I've done it) but I took a bunch of photos and notes during the...
• Re: Tire Performance Difference: 185 vs 205
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:36:18 -0800
  ...Still, the current tires have performed relatively well . . . ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with...
• Re: removing the A/C
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:26:06 -0400
  ...more storage will have any relevance some years down the road in the relative prices of a new vanagon vs. an '89 that already...
• Re: Removing front passenger seat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:07:17 -0400
  ...Seat bases are the same size but the Westy seat back is positioned further forward relative to the base, probably to assist in the...
• Car Lifts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:52:11 -0600
  Saw a really neat - and relativey low cost - car lift. It is a ramp built of welded angle iron - maybe aluminum - so that as...
• Euro spec H4 headlights for Vanagon. Very nice condition / Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 9 May 2014 13:37:10 -0500
  ...Yes I realize "Reasonably Priced" is a relative term. Please pmail me at lchase@roadhaus.com". Tks .. larry
• Fuel Leaking at Filler Tube and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Mon, 21 May 2012 13:34:43 -0500
  Every time I fill up my 85 Vanagon, a relatively large amount of fuel leaks out. As best I tell not having gotten under...
• Re: Stinkin' Audi Rims
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:02:01 EST
  ...Chris, Excuse me if I'm wrong, but aren't you not to far from the DC area? Not to far is a relative...
• Re: Good Buy? Run to the bank? Fair Price?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 01:36:47 -0500
  ...This assumes that the noise/vibration is a relatively minor issue, like a cv joint. If it is the transmission, then the price must...
• water injection
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:29:53 -0400
  ...Big news a long time ago for muscle cars running high compression on relatively low octane gas. bw
• aircooled westy FS...Re: WTB: Aircooled Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:15:10 EST
  ...YAHOO.COM writes: > I'm looking for a cheap aircooled Westfalia relatively close to Oregon. > Let me know. > Thanks, John > > > > > i have a '80...
• Re: Anybody know if this Type rear hatch is stock?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:43:09 -0700
  ...vanagons is! Tom, My Vanagon collection is not big at all relatively speaking. Transporters, Dokas, and Singlecabs, are NOT Vanagons, BTW. That's my...
• VW Parts Prices
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 2 May 2007 10:12:21 -0700
  ...I was talking to my relatives in Germany this week and they were saying that gas prices are expected to drop in Germany due...
• buying a 1986-1991 westfalia camper - help
  Historical mailing list - Michael Morris
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:08:41 -0700
  ...I want to get one with relatively low mileage and in excellent mechanical and body condiition. This is more important to me than price...
• Re: Fuel Price Gouging - Again - It jumped nearly $1 locally
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:12:44 -0800
  ...This in a State with a relatively low fuel tax. Mark in AK