Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 5+: 60 results shown for Riviera.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Free Camping book still available ?
  Historical mailing list
  19 Aug 96 07:19:49 PDT
  We traveled for about 4 months in our '76 Riviera camper back in '84. An in valuable resource we had was a book, that...
• Re: It's still friday, so..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:09:16 -0700
  Wasserboxer Vanagon. '77 ASI Riviera. Vanagon Diesel Westy, depending on which one has fuel at any given moment..... Why? Because that's what's...
• Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 18:53:58 -0700
  ...just like we do with an American car model name like Riviera. Lots of non-conforming vehicles get into the US somehow, and get...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:23:02 -0400
  ...Riviera Motors distributed VWs and parts to > dealers in the NW in the '60s & 70s (and beyond I think) and had the > Riviera Camper...
• Re: Oil pressure warning light suddenly not working
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:08:24 -0700
  ...That should cover the simplest and most likely problems. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: cheap '85 vanagon Country Homes Popup camper on Samba
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 2005 20:32:05 EDT
  ...226 miles. > > BenT > do you mean ASI? yes it looks like an ASI/Riviera but i thought they went belly up before '85... chris
• Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:07:48 -0800
  ...On 1/23/2014 12:58 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > that's a ASI Riviera camper > > > In a message dated 1/23/2014...
• Re: Aside from Wsetfalia, what other Vanagon conversions?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 23:05:48 -0700
  ...Here's >> what I know >> so far.. >> >> Westfalia >> Country Homes >> Adventurewagen >> Riviera >> ASI >> Weinsberg (England?) >> Dehler-Profi (Germany?) >> >> More? >> > > did someone say Riemo? > > chris > >
• Not alone...
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 23:25:12 -0800
  I'm lying in my Riviera digesting pints at Westbay Village marina and RV in Victoria BC, ripping somebody's wireless. Thank you. My...
• Re: '83 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 00:32:09 -0500
  ...It ain't a Westy---I think it is called a Riviera---- ( not quite sure of this ) For the long haul, regarless of the...
• 1976/2.0L, FI VW Riviera Conversion Camper
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:09:08 -0600
  ...VW riviera conversion camper. Bought with No 1st gear. Drove and shifted fine otherwise. --Had 1st gear rebuilt, all other gears and splines looked...
• Idle / Plugs / Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 21:33:11 -0500
  ...Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "????"
• Shocks, shocked!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 19:47:44 -0500
  ...Is there anything he needs to know? Timing spec for 81 2.0L air cooled? THANKS! Matt & Nise 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:32:57 -0700
  ...seam sealer/filler? Moving > to > > Arizona?? > > > > -- > > Brett in Portland, OR > > "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera > > -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:29:05 -0400
  ...way to correctly check and adjust >the timing on my van with just these tools? > >Thanks in advance, >Jay Brown >'85 Westfalia >'72 Riviera
• Re: Big package. Real big.
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:11:47 -0500
  ...Fellow might need a > > Riviera top and I happen to have one. Fedex wants a grand. There must be > > other ways. I'd like...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:02:21 -0700
  ...If anyone has these available at a reasonable price, please let me > know. > > Thanks in advance. > Jay Brown > '85 Westfalia > '72 Riviera > http://www...
• More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 17:06:44 -0800
  ...I still have my '80 Riviera which is in fabulous condition, but I don't like the conversion -cabinets too small, very basic interior...
• Re: [WetWesties] spotted van dec 13
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:25:47 -0800
  ...Not mine. '87 or so Riviera Syncro with a stripped interior. Popped motor. Been there for six years and the owner will not sell...
• Re: Custom Cams for Wasserboxers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:44:26 -0700
  ...Jim Arnott Union, OR '77 ASI Riviera II '83.5 Wasserleaker Purveyor of Fine WetWesties T-shirts
• SA Grille & Electrical Rambling
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0400
  ...the mercedes fog lights the same size? Thanks, Matt 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2" (FOR SALE) 84 Vanagon GL "Big Blue" (CUSTOM CAMPER CANIDATE)
• Re: NVC double bass question
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Fri, 23 May 2008 18:07:10 -0400
  ...Jay Brown '85 Zetec Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72 Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:10:23 -0700 From: Mike Miller...
• Re: Is a black interior common?? THANKS ALL
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:52:54 -0700
  ...they meant Washington since it was sold by Riviera Motors in Hillsboro, OR (is Riviera where the ASI came from??) and then spent most...
• Sacramento VW Show at California Auto Museum Opens March 18
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:13 +0000
  A few of us are planning to park Westies, Rivieras, Adventurewagens, Doormobiles and whatever else the cat drags into the parking lot at the...
• Re: OVerheating
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 13:48:01 -0400
  ...working. > >Any help? >Thanks, >Ed Maikranz >Abilene, TX >84 Vanagon >72 Riviera > > >--------------------------------- >Shape Yahoo! in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! > > > >
• Re: Older Westy For Sale in the Neighborhood
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 03:34:16 EST
  ...The area code is > 408. > > Hope posting the link is ok? > > www.fototime.com/inv/0E83B49EF68A0DD > actually, that's a '78 ASI (Riviera) camper...
• Aux Battery Blow Up
  Historical mailing list - MissVeeDub
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 17:20:38 -0700
  ...is a '80 ASI Vanagon TIA -- Heather Woltz '71 VW Bus: Riviera Camper - BusZilla: 2007cc Built by Me '71 Datsun 510 Wagon: Custom w...
• Weird stalling problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 24 May 2006 17:59:53 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera
• 1981 Riviera for sale in Toronto
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:51:12 -0400
  This camper is not mine and I don't know much about it. Two guys from Switzerland purchased this bus in BC and are...
• Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 26 Jun 2016 22:38:45 -0700
  ...Brett -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 22:46:27 -0500
  ...what you have is a ASI Riviera.
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:56:18 -0400
  ...If I were starting from scratch, I would consider installing the tank under the sliding door, as on the ASI Riviera campers. This moves...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:32:55 -0500
  ...baseline, my 1980 ASI camper is a base model transporter, shipped to ASI Riviera motors in WA state. it had a non-fan 2...
• Re: Transporterfest Details?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:55:28 -0400
  ...gets too cold to bring the girlfriend -and dog along. - -Thanks in advance, -Jay Brown -'72 Riviera -'85 Westfalia -http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: Big package. Real big.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:48:58 -0500
  ...Fellow might need >a >Riviera top and I happen to have one. Fedex wants a grand. There must >be >other ways. I'd like...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:49:13 -0400
  ...Bilsteins? Looks like they usually go for > about $80ea. > > Thanks in advance. > Jay Brown > '85 Zetec Westy > '72 Riviera > http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72 >
• Fw: Hey, did I miss something?
  Historical mailing list - LEM
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 02:52:02 +0000
  ...Vanagon (The 1982 Version of ASI Camper Penthouse Top conversion, a "Riviera") -----Original Message----- From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 19:31:21 EDT
  ...Should just done brakes squeek, or should >I >take it back? > >Thanks >Matt >81 ASI Riviera "....." ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET...
• piston rings!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Schmidt
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 14:29:30 -0500
  i just bought my first vanagon, an 81 asi/riviera camper. the previous owner put new heads on the motor and re-ringed the...
• Steal Your Face Sticker
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Mon, 24 May 2004 18:12:50 -0400
  ...Jay Brown '72 Riviera '85 Westfalia http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: Coolant Pump: wear at case
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 11:28:27 -0700
  ...the inner portion, which would allow pressure backflow into the input portion of the impeller. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: [WetWesties] Caution............. New Villain Coming
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 21:30:02 -0700
  ...Bill '76 ASI Riviera
• Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 18:13:16 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown Newmarket, NH '85 Westy '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: What is kept in my van..
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:46:18 -0400
  ...I was camping in my old '72 Riviera camper years ago and we were at Pokamoke state park in MD near Assateque. He was...
• Re: CAN Accelerate now!
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:04:02 -0700
  ...of the helpful suggestions! Ed Maikranz Abilene, TX 84 Vanagon 72 Riviera --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play...
• Re: Why VW's + T&A?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kirk
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 18:46:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...She even points good ones out to me! _____________________________________ | | | Jim Kirk | | Central Indiana Volks Folks | | captain@indy.net | | 1971 Riviera Camper (Blushie) | | 1980 Vanagon (Roger...
• Re: '83.5 distributor into '78
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 08:16:39 -0800
  ...I'd really love to get rid of the points on the Riviera ('77) and I >DO have an 83.5 parts van with...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons-idle air valve PWM.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 21:33:27 -0600
  ...us to ensure > that the new circuit design matches the performance of the original ICU. > > > -- > Brett in Portland, OR > "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera >
• Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:49:35 -0800
  ...order direct from the company? > > Thanks, > Ed Maikranz > Abilene, TX > 1973 Riviera > 1984 Wolfsburg > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you...
• Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:11:37 -0400
  ...Bilsteins? Looks like they usually go >for >about $80ea. > >Thanks in advance. >Jay Brown >'85 Zetec Westy >'72 Riviera >http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: Need rear upper cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:50:09 -0700
  ...It also improves rearview mirror functionality with the cabinet out of the way. -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:37:16 -0700
  ...Normal? And can off timing affect > how hot my air cooled runs? > > thanks, > > Matt & Nise > > 81 ASI Riviera "Skippy 2"
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 8 May 2004 16:35:19 -0700
  ...We're an all VW family... '77 ASI Riviera, Daily Driver (hers) Bleu '81 ASI Riviera Weekender, Work in Progress (mine) Un-named as...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 08:38:31 -0700
  ...a bit of waiting? How long do you let it dry before applying seam sealer? -- Brett in Portland, OR "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
• Re: ripped canvas in pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 13:39:54 -0800
  ...Owning a Riviera with vinyl "canvas" I don't speak from experience, so YMMV. Jim Arnott WetWesties Union, OR
• Re: The truth about Florida
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Tue, 7 May 2002 01:04:59 EDT
  ...1997-1999...talk about some scary back-woods....but the redneck riviera i found down towards panama city and destin was fun nevertheless. jeff...
• Re: Lake Superior trip --- any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:12:33 -0500
  ...on 61 next to the lake from Duluth up the "Northern Riviera" into >Canada is wonderful. Stop along the way to see the lighthouses...
• vanagon conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:06:56 -0700
  what about the ASI/Riviera, Adventurewagen, and Country Homes Campers conversions that were all done here in the USA??? In some ways they are...
• Brake Pad (Caliper)Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 21:20:17 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance, Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:03:47 -0700
  ...Jay Brown '85 Westfalia '72 Riviera http://www.geocitites.com/vwcamper72