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• Importing used VWs from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 11:56:02 +0500
  ...The vehicle was certified by the manufacturer to conform to all Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), to U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA...
• Re: Customs question answered by self.
  Historical mailing list - Gaelen Gallashant
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:46:31 -0300
  ...4.Write VW to get this if it is not present ASK for EPA emmision standards and us safety standards using the VIN. Then...
• 1.9l Standard Main Bearings (Kohlbenschmidt) available!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:54:37 -0400
  I just got in ten sets of 1.9l KS standard main bearings in stock. In case you didn't know these have been...
• One more tire choice!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Mar 2014 22:44:26 -0500
  ...kategorie=6&Marke=&ranzahl =4&weiter=10&rsmFahrzeugart=PKW&search_tool=standard&details=Ordern&typ=R-21 6593> &cart_id=73134545.135.12927&Breite...
• Re: Headrests...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 02:10:27 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/02 11:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, andrewbell@QWEST.NET writes: > Here's my question: I have...
• Re: Water cooled AT 1980?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 13:02:06 EST
  In a message dated 2/26/06 12:41:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA writes: > Diesel did get automatic transmissions - very...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 15:54:28 -0700
  The CE marking means if conforms to certain European standards. RoHS means it has levels less than the maximum allowed of 6 hazardous material...
• Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:35:06 -0800
  ...just reporting and explaining the standards and facts. and it's fine to be strongly opinionated I think. I sure prefer that over wishy...
• schrader valves/cig lighters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 00:51:50 EST
  ...Ditto cigarette lighter size - My Valentine One radar detector plug, (american standard size) falls out of my folk's '00 GTI/VR6, and their...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 08:51:52 -0400
  My standard height Westy fits into my garage with a standard 7 foot high door. I do have to push the door up a...
• VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 11:17:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...putting standard VW > Westfalia Alloy wheels on a VW that came with steel wheels? > > I am purchasing a '91 Westfalia with standard steel wheels...
• Re: metric hose to standard
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 30 May 2004 16:19:46 -0700
  ...metric hose to standard > what is the inside diameter of the fuel hose that vents the top of the > gasoline tank--specifically the two...
• Re: Skylight Screen
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 08:13:03 -8
  ...Get some standard velcro and a good adhesive. Personally, I'd suggest the 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive as I've had the standard Velcro brand...
• Fridge/Coolbox
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Mon, 13 May 96 10:46:00 BST
  Does anybody have experience of fitting a gas/electric fridge to replace the coolbox? - given the standard Westfalia (1973, UK) layout with the coolbox...
• Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 18:31:22 EST
  In a message dated 2/2/03 3:27:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, mwsnow@cox.net writes: << I strongly suspect that they will...
• FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 18:14:24 -0600
  Type IV air cooled engine parts, short blocks and full engines. --------------- Number 1-------------------------- 1) CV or GE series Stock crank, standard, will polish to...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:57:08 -0400
  ...The 10mm (aftermarket) seal is better for standard transmissions whereas the 12mm seal works fine for automatics. The seal available through VW dealers is...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:54:50 -0400
  ...miserable a/c...'84 Westy >> >> > There was a Westy (from Florida) at BBTA this past Labor Day with standard >> > Westy a/c which had...
• Re[2]: Importing a Vanagon from South Africa etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 13:36:37 -0400
  ...And it still had to mean certain standards. Aliens, can I believe, bring their cars with them for a visit but not to exceed...
• Head Lamp Bulbs ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 23 Feb 1999 05:36:46 -0500
  ...Would these be of any benifit over the standard Vangagon head lamp bulb ? What is the rating of the standard bulb, anyone know ? Cheers...
• Re: Headlight rewiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:00:10 -0400
  ...The E-code has IMO a highly superior low-beam to the DOT standard -- and apparently VW did a p*ss-poor job of...
• Re: Xenon Lights?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:35:31 EST
  In a message dated 12/12/03 8:13:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, taring@TARING.ORG writes: > Except that if you are coming...
• Re: T5 sighting
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 21:07:13 -0700
  On 11/1/04 6:22 PM, "Stephen Overmyer" <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU> wrote: > Also now standard is the 6 speed manual gearbox...
• Re: BOO HOO HOO! Syncro Westy sold cheap
  Historical mailing list - Jon Seymour & Barbara Dykes
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 20:49:44 -0800
  ...always grgd, $12,000 > >> >> > >> > >> cheap by west coast standards, slightly overpriced by east coast > >> standards.... (even with the kinda low mileage) > >> i never could...
• Re: Joker vs. others
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Feb 2015 04:32:50 -0500
  ...Eastern Standard Time, rummaging@YAHOO.COM writes: What does a joker have to do with a vanagon? My name is Mudd the Mudd is...
• Synthetic brake fluid Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:00:53 EDT
  ...But I see major brand names of brake fluid now offer this synthetic brake fluid that "exceeds" DOT3 and DOT4 standards (thereby being OK...
• Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 23:15:03 -0700
  ...I was told by someone who seemed t know what he was talking about that a standard has been established for the colors. Karl...
• Bentley wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:31:11 EDT
  In the beginning of the chapter on the wiring diagrams in my Bentley manual It says it uses the AWG American Wiring Gauge standard...
• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:30:15 -0800
  A 12 volt system was optional in the Porsche 356 sports car before it became standard, But I've not heard that that was...
• Re: Looking to trade auto tranny for standard
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:52:17 -0600
  ...I would > like to change it over to standard. Anyone need an auto tranny? It has > 175 k kms on it (not miles, kms...
• Re: Dash Power outlet..?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:13:45 -0700
  For those (like me) who have always felt the standard cigarette lighter makes a poor 12vt outlet and only became a standard because they...
• Re: Driving in Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 10:30:01 EST
  ...Eastern Standard Time, jrunberg@MAC.COM writes: 1) Can anyone tell me what type of roads to expect, and if any prep is needed...
• Re: VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 16:53:15 -0500
  ...Does anybody now if the VDO sender > comes in a version with standard M10 threads and a sealing washer, instead > of tapered threads? > > Thanks...
• GE High output "bulbs"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 10:59:57 -0800
  ...Would these be of any benifit over > the standard Vangagon head lamp bulb ? What is the rating of the standard > bulb, anyone know ? > I...
• Re: TOW BAR
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 23:35:33 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/2004 8:31:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, chris@FLATBLACK.NET writes: Does anyone know if there is...
• women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:45:56 -0800
  ...women and standard gearbox It was a women who help get hooked on busses. A friends mother got me driving her 1958 green on...
• Re: Strangest thing you've found in a new bus?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 11:21:06 -0500
  ...Unusual, yes; but not quite "weird", at least not by my standards*. Happy Trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario Canada 197x Westfakia "Bob the Tomato...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...1 Canadian VW Factory Rebuilt Short block / +.020 align bored / standard rod and main journals / has OEM Cylinders and pistons / dis assembled and re...
• Wolfsburg Tires/Tyres - the answer(s)!
  Historical mailing list - Pete Cassidy
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 16:42:53 -0700
  ...After I posted my plea for help on tires for my 6" standard VW alloys I got a dozen helpful replies from people on...
• Re: Statistical Question (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:52:40 -0600
  ...If that's a statistical answer, the Standard >>>Deviation >>>is >>>4.2...... > >Is the std. dev. always 10%? grin > >My vanagon always operates w...
• Re: Does anyone know the part numbers for the standard and Carat vanagon jacks?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:22:30 -0400
  ...back in my newbie days in my early 20's..i used a standard vanagon jack on a carat.. it didn't go in...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 19 Sep 96 10:13:11 EDT
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system added (low speed) > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > Automatic transmission...
• Query....
  Historical mailing list - Phil
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:03:26 -0700
  Is there a cruise control available for my '89 wolfie with standard transmission? Thanks, Phil
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:58:32 -0400
  ...Power steering rack to standard rack If you disconnect the lines at the rack to allow all the fluid to drain out, there is...
• Heater Hose lengths
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:27:45 -0400
  ...I found gates standard safety hose 28411. Any concerns with using this type of hose? https://www.amazon.com/Gates-28411-Straight-Heater-Standard...
• Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 21:14:25 EST
  In a message dated 11/13/00 4:51:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, colincarmichael@YAHOO.COM writes: << I'm not sure if this...
• Re: Wanted Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 09:10:44 -0700
  ...I think that the automatic transmission is as reliable (if not more) than the standard since it is pretty hard to screw up the...
• Re: Need Radio Antenna for my Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 18:37:24 -0600
  Use a mini or standard ball mount. RS or a local CB or ham radio shop will have one. You may have to enlarge...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:41:45 -0700
  I leave standard trannies in gear - usually 1st or reverse. Never use a parking brake unless I'm in SanFran. Won't drive an...
• Re: '80 exhaust (California vs. Standard)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 14:30:29 -0500
  ...everything is harder to > find/more expensive) Is it possible to put a standard exhaust on my van? > > I know the standard exhaust didn...
• Re: Air Filters Diferences
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 02 Apr 1997 11:12:54 -0600
  ...For standard driving, you probably don't need the heavy duty. On the other hand, if you drive a lot on dirt roads, or...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 11:03:31 EST
  ...In a message dated 2/26/2005 7:52:44 AM Pacific Standard Time, Trvlr2001@AOL.COM writes: In a message dated 2/25...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 15:55:36 -0500
  ...What is standard for this vehicle (as if that matters)? << Standard setup is that the Vanagon's radio isn't switched through the ignition...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:32:25 -0800
  ...In any case, our idea is that we are NOT happy with the standard square H4's. That's why I referred to this...
• Re: VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:19:05 -0500
  ...http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/thread-standards-d_776.html) After searching around some, I'm getting the impression that all the VDO M10 threads...
• Re: missing wire at distributor? and timing question
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 20:04:57 +0100
  Try what? 10 degrees ahead of standard timing on a standard DJ 2.1 - you must be Joe King? I think Jay has a...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:59:59 -0500
  ...19 mm - (Wrench size) nut over the > socket hole of a standard 15/16 in socket." > Would a 15/16 crows foot fit in...
• Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 May 2011 11:10:37 -0700
  ...On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > Is the standard CV-joint grease lithium-based? -- Neil...
• Copy of: Re: Front door speakers - Westy vs. Pass van?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  16 Oct 96 10:37:05 EDT
  ...Pass van? Maybe you have an optional upgraded sound system, better than the crappy Blaujunkt bottom line standard van speakers. How do they sound...
• Shifting problem with 88 Westy (standard)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Dierze
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 18:46:42 GMT
  ...My standard transmission 88 Westy has developed a nagging problem. Shifting from Neutral to first has become next to impossible. I always have to...