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  • Timing Notch? on 2.1 Digifant
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:59:50 -0400
    ...Sender II disconnected, revs at 2000 rpm) which notch gives the required 5 degree ahead of TDC? In other words which notch is which...
  • tool for syncro trans fill plug?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:38:33 -0700
    Can anyone tell me what special tool is required for my 90 Westy Syncro transmission drain plug? Initially it looks like a torx plug...
  • Re: snow chains
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 18:38:32 EST
    ...In some extremely rare instances, they will open for 4wd w/ chains required only when the snow is already on the ground and not...
  • Spark Plug Sockets
    Historical mailing list - Peter Linsley
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:27:22 -0700
    Hello, I'm going to do a tune up and I'm interested to find out what sockets are required to remove the spark...
  • dual battery
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Thu, 9 Mar 2006 07:58:38 -0600
    ...I've saved a few posts on dual batteries, but not sure if anything else is required. TIA Maggie '85 Subaru-Westy "Anne Bonney"
  • Rear side reflectors on North American cars
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:52:57 -0600
    Are those revolting tacked-on rear side reflectors you see on US Transporters (and E90 Corollas) required? They really trash a car's appearance...
  • V-Belt Pully Bolt
    Historical mailing list - Ken Winsor
    Sun, 26 Dec 2004 17:18:02 -0500
    ...Specifically, I don't have the means of anchoring the engine while I apply the required torque. So I was thinking about splitting the...
  • Re: SAVE THIS BUS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Apr 1995 12:07:13 GMT
    ...But the mention of the required Smog Certificate should have been a clue. For those of you who live in other parts of the...
  • Re: Balancing Brake Drums
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 18 Apr 2002 08:00:50 EDT
    ...once the work was done, they required 20 g. and 25 g. of weight to balance them. As delivered with the eccentric OD's...
  • Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:16:13 -0500
    ...A few years back one new car was coming with a "spare" that required inflation at the time of use.� I don't remember...
  • Re: Headlight upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 18 Jan 2016 18:09:11 -0500
    ...these on the road, I'm more and more tempted to buy a full LED light bar to return the favour when required. Jason >
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_NVC=3A_The_Vacation_Day_that_Wouldn=92t_Go_Right?=
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 3 Sep 2010 17:59:12 -0500
    snip <the latter indicates one should likely choose a points plan and hotel service level required by mate yours> That's the hole I...
  • Re: Westy Tent Sale----
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 18:30:22 -0500
    ...Will this tent tie my free-spirited bus down? Will this tent require total commitment? Will I be required to take it along on...
  • Rear brake
    Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 18:20:39 -0400
    Rusty left and right rear brake cables take the small force required to move the shoe, and through a magnification of the friction and...
  • Canvan top patch
    Historical mailing list - JasonPufahl
    Mon, 1 Dec 2003 14:21:13 -0500
    ...a difficult venture, perhaps some sort of iron on patching material? Any suggestions on where to get required materials would be appreciated... Thanks, Jason
  • windshield sealing Q
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 09:45:38 -0500
    ...I didn't install the trim[didn't know it required a special tool]. Is the trim part of the sealing feature or is...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences 12 volt ac more seriously-Note
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 15 May 2011 15:51:19 -0400
    ...10.7 EER required for an Energy Star rating for a window A/C and somewhat below the 16 required for a whole-house...
  • Re: Crossing the Border the easy way
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:10:46 -0600
    ...11 it is required to cross.<<<snip>>> Alan sez: <<snip>> the excerpt snipped above is wholly untrue - or at least untrue as for my...
  • Re: Fuel Gauge Question
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Jan 1997 06:28:52 PST
    ...For the gas gauge to read full (refer to illustration on page 90.20) an input of 35 ohms was required. Empty required 210...
  • Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia F
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 13:27:09 -0700
    Note Stove is not required with large beer keg in place.MRE's and Burger King, works fine.:<) Marcus > A 1990 Westfalia without a...
  • Re: Shipping Heavy / Bulky Parts ... "Hand Off"
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 20:36:40 EST
    ...withstand UPS shipment in any form conducive to subsequently aligning the required bolt holes. Of course, your experience may vary. I say, insure heavily...
  • 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
    Historical mailing list - David Orozco
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:45:37 -0700
    ...Do the stock syncro wheel bolts work for these particular wheels? Also, what caps are required to finish them off? Thanks in advance for...
  • uk sycro exhaust supplier..help, please
    Historical mailing list - Cpt Curl
    Thu, 30 May 2002 10:37:42 EDT
    ...I have an early 1.9 system ( totally different ) could it be made to fit...Urgent help required coz I'm off to Italy...
  • Re: AIRS style assistance required
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 19:20:05 +0000
    Hi Brian, I would provide my stock Vanagon Westy MV radial spare for your friends but I'm located in Phila. PA. Let me...
  • Your Debt Free Life.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Mar 2001 22:05:45 -0800
    ...td><td width=51%><font color=#000000 face=Verdana><input name=requiredname size=24></font></td></tr><tr><td align=right width=49%><font...
  • Re: Westfalia Van in Germany
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 17:07:52 -0700
    ...and structural repairs of the undercarriage >are required by the rigourous inspectors. >The cost for required repairs sometimes exceeds the value of the car...
  • Re: Fuel smell. Where to look for leaks?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:50:10 -0700
    ...Anything else? What size > and how much hose is required to replace the flexible hoses? Any > special parts required to redo the fuel line?
  • Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:10:08 -0800
    Stolen from the "Good deals on Nice Vans" thread over on the samba: http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/9882668.jpg An easier way...
  • Re: Travel from Oregon to Austin
    Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
    Tue, 7 May 2002 20:36:39 EDT
    if you are in great shape take a try at climbing whitney, no permits are required if you do it as a day trip...
  • Re: leaking power steering?
    Historical mailing list - William Copich
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 04:42:13 -0400
    ...My arms have not gotten larger from the increase in required torque at low speeds. Its been like this for over a year now...
  • Re: NAPA usually has it...
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:11:15 -0500
    I've never done that - but I have had tires replaced and required the workman to use my torque wrench on the wheel nuts...
  • Re: Trailers, Portable Generators and the like
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:17:28 -0600
    ...Some welding and adaptation required. With brakes, how cool would that be? Howard >I do not know but suspect that finding an axle with...
  • Pilot bearing grease type
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:07:49 -0400
    ...In Bentley it says that MoS2 required for pilot (needle) bearing. Is this standard wheel bearing grease, or ? TIA, Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled...
  • Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:57:29 -0700
    ...The power required > from the coil equals V^2/R where R is the impedance of the plug. > Scenario 2(quad tip). > To me...
  • Re: Silly question about hub caps
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:22:31 -0700
    ...Not at all-read other emails about hubcaps-different hubcaps required for different model years although some hubcaps would fit the wrong years, but...
  • yards of fabric to reupholster westy bed?
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Tue, 6 Sep 2016 15:31:08 -0400
    ...Has anyone actually ever used this to re-upholster their bed, and if so, do you recall how many yards of fabric this required...
  • Re: Arco Lies!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:27:40 -0800
    ...Arco just 'oxygenates' more that is required. (IMHO) Jim
  • RE: lead & valves
    Historical mailing list - Will Wood
    Thu, 21 Nov 1996 23:06:21 -0700
    VW Hasn't made a head that required leaded fuel since late 1967. The = valve seats on all Type IV motors included. Don't...
  • Re: LVC:almost got syncro confiscated very long
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:53:16 -0400
    Hmm, A quick google shows mushroom permits are required in the forests of Oregon (for both individual and commercial usage). Washington forests seem to...
  • EKTA info request
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:35:55 -0700
    ...1) What's the most current version of EKTA? 2) Where can I buy it? 3) What is the minimum computer display resolution required...
  • Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 8 Jan 2013 12:39:06 -0600
    ...But at times that chains are not required to be installed >> to cross the passes, the traction tire is. It seems pretty easy to...
  • Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:30:14 -0700
    ...In 3rd gear, it would inject less fuel > per combustion, since there are more combustion events, and the required > amount for each combustion event...
  • DMV Comment and Question
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:08:17 -0500
    ...No inspections required. BTW-Did not even ask if I had insurance. ;-) Now...I haven't looked into this yet, but since they gave...
  • Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:06:11 -0400
    ...Two were interference engines and required rebuilding the heads. The third was in a '91 Plymouth Acclaim, which is non-interference, so a simple...
  • Re: Tire Rating
    Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
    Mon, 20 May 2013 13:35:11 -0700
    I would not say that Dave, I'd say it is 'the' rating required . as another indication of that look at the tire sticker...
  • Re: Anyone imported a vanagon from canada to US?
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:00:17 -0400
    ...In Maine, vehicles older than 15 years are not required to be titled and no emissions inspections are performed, but I would suspect other...
  • Re: Tire Rating
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 20 May 2013 13:26:56 -0500
    C is minimum rating required ---- ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Pretty much, get ready for the flood of tire discussion! > > Velma 82 na...
  • Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:30 +1300
    > No electronical gizmos. �No mumbojumbomagicjuju required to open the lock, > start the car, and so on. �Replacements are inexpensive. Electronic keys suck, all right...
  • V6 TDI, for all Diesel nuts
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 11:08:20 +0100
    ...German knowledge is required. Helmut '80 Camper
  • Re: Gerry Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 13:34:35 EST
    Here's another Idea....on the A2 16V list, we held a raffle to raise the money required for another year's upkeep. It...
  • 85 westy fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Cary McHugh
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:10:40 EST
    ...What signals are required for the fuel injection computer to turn on the fuel pump? I have the service manual Cary '85 Westy, automatic
  • Re: Questions about 1982 Aircooled Wesfalia A/C
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:31:14 -0600
    ...No fan is required. Matter of fact I've never seen a fan, behind an a/c condenser. I don't think a fan...
  • Help, need 1.9L main bearings
    Historical mailing list - MF
    Wed, 7 Feb 2001 17:58:22 -0500
    I just ordered most of the parts required for a full rebuild of my 84' 19L . However, no one has any main bearings. I...
  • Re: BMEP question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:58:35 EST
    ...There are also discussions on engine efficiency, transmission issues, thrust required to move the vehicle, power reserves, fuel efficiency, etc., etc. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: I get no respect(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 5 Apr 2004 12:40:19 -0700
    re: "At one time there was a law in California that required people to pull over & let traffic pass once the line had reached...
  • Mercedes wheels
    Historical mailing list - jeff livingston-carr
    Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:37:57 -0500
    ...I assume it will need new lugs, but would spacers be required? Has anyone used these wheels? If so, what is good tire for...
  • Re: Mechanic in Maine?
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Angrisani
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:11:44 EDT
    Doug wrote: "Also, looking for a reputable body shop - one capable of demonstrating the kind of care required to do a restoration project rather...
  • Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global efficiency Q?
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:36:33 -0700
    ...The questions to ask are: > > 1) How many arable acres of land would be required to supply the > required canola/corn? Assume that recycling...
  • A/C in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sun, 5 Jul 1998 12:59:28 -0700
    While air conditioning is never required here in Seattle (think I'm kidding? It barely made it over 60 degrees here on THE FOURTH...
  • Re: Help! Cant get folding table to open !! :o)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:49:33 -0500
    ...I've done stuff to the table that required removing the whole thing, which required removing the plastic wall molding, which requires removing the...