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• Re: WTB Stock Vanagon wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 15:10:52 EDT
  In a message dated 4/5/02 10:54:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bajaleo@COX.NET writes: > Want to buy original stock steel...
• WTB: stock steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cote
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:39:14 EDT
  ...Anyone have a stock steel rim they'd like to sell? Tire not necessary but I'll take it if that's what 'cha...
• Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:43:46 -0800
  ...Fits > into OEM hangers/CAT I believe. > > - Do the stock 'header' pipes limit flow? Go for S&S (despite > fitting probs) maybe? A friends...
• Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:11:52 EST
  ...What I did was to drop off a stock Vanagon alloy along with the Audi rims and have the shop machine the center holes...
• Re: Bottle Jack
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:42:31 -0800
  At 12/23/2008 01:09 PM, M'obeechi wrote: >Does anyone use these instead of the stock jack? > >I hate the stock jack...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:07:32 -0700
  > Keep it dead-ass stock. Put another way, don't > override the factory > engineers. If Bilstein shocks and stock shocks have the same travel...
• Re: Junkyard speakers
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:14:21 +0000
  My first question is why? Are you looking to go back to stock speakers? That said, look for ones that work! Kinda hard to...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:45:25 +1100
  ...ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock vanagon engine lid.. WITHOUT rising up above the stock rear...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:20:56 -0700
  ...But if I had the stock unit, I’d get one of these . Alistair > On Jul 18, 2022, at 7:16 PM, Pete Sicilia...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:37:07 -0400
  I threw out the stock lug wrench and carry a 24" breaker bar with a 19 mm deep throat socket attached. If the last...
• Exhaust ? S&S, Stock
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 12:30:04 -0500
  ...As for the sound, I find it to be louder then stock and is a bit boomy at idle and low rpm. Not bad...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:39:40 -0700
  ...The stock gave a softer ride. The Bilsteins ended the porpoising effect I had and the comfort and stability has improved. Thje KYB's...
• custom rear hatch speakers (was Re: Stealth Rear Speakers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:14:46 EST
  ...then the stock hatch panel was cut out in the appropriate areas so the sound could come through (two large ovals were cut into...
• Re: Alloy Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:03:21 -0700
  On 3/20/07, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Got a question about stock alloy wheels. Are they a direct bolt on to...
• Re: Adding Fridge Fans
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 17:56:58 -0700
  ...Use the stock fin mounted switch and discard the Fridgemate one. Mark David Beierl wrote: > A Dometic fan drawing 220 ma is not "stock...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:26:20 -0700
  If you are planning to use the stock wbx bellhousing with an adaptor plate to mount the diesel later on, then the 'Hi-Tork...
• Re: wetfalia stock weight
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:18:40 -0700
  ...That's with an estimated 250# (me @190 plus kid @30 , plus jack and misc) in there, stock wheels, tires etc. On Sep 7...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 19:29:11 -0400
  ...Stock > > Keep it dead-ass stock. Put another way, don't > > override the factory > > engineers. > > If Bilstein shocks and stock shocks have the same...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:08:40 -0700
  Keep it dead-ass stock? Are you afraid of change? We did H&R Springs and bilsteins on our Westiico... and it is SWEET...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:41:39 -0800
  ...Current draw, LED vs stock I did measure the change in current draw when I changed to LED bulbs in the stock light behing...
• ghia for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 10:30:05 EDT
  ...interior carpet, panels, rubber, etc lots of chrome, new non stock chrome bumpers (stock bumpers available w/purchase) no engine problems solid body excellent...
• 88 Stock Rectangular headlamps FS
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:30:45 EST
  I have a pair of '88 stock rectangular headlamp assembly sitting in my garage almost tossed in trash (by my wife). They are in...
• Re: New German 2.1l Heads!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 08:12:49 EST
  Ken, a question...my understanding is that many think the AMC heads to be superior to stock because they use a different alloy which...
• Alloy Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:16:46 -0500
  Got a question about stock alloy wheels. Are they a direct bolt on to Vanagons that had stock steel wheels or do I need...
• Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:35:49 -0600
  ...I ended up at a pretty good muffler shop that suggested an alternative to the stock arrangement. (I had a 1987 2.1 Westy...
• Re: wetfalia stock weight
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 17:01:42 +0000
  ...wetfalia stock weight I am shipping my 87 westy currently across the country with a uship provider - he is halfway now and saying the...
• Re: Vanagon Westy Springs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 21:46:50 -0500
  ...They also are slightly stiffer than stock (so they'll improve handling slightly as compared to the stock springs), but not enough to result...
• Re: Bilstein Shocks Vs. Stock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:23:12 -0600
  If it's not stock, it ain't ...... Keep it dead-ass stock. Put another way, don't override the factory engineers. Dan 91...
• Diesel Vanagon Expansion Tanks Back In Stock
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:52:23 EDT
  Just wanted to let the list know that I just got the diesel Vanagon expansion tank 068 121 405B, back in stock again in...
• Stock 2.1L Pistons & Sleeves needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:46:18 -0700
  ...I may be in the need of a set of stock pistons and sleeves for my Roadhaus's 2.1L WBX Engine. 1990 Vanagon...
• Stocking and Preparing your Westy - This is not spam
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 03:21:25 -0600
  ...Could be an idea for stocking my VW camper...mostly for back-up and emergencies.... Thanks Chuck
• Re: Oil Temperature??
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:05:48 -0700
  I think Dennis has a point by removing the stock oil cooler - which I call it a heat exchanger - I am thinking about removing...
• Door Speaker Size- Stock
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:50:36 +0000
  ...What is the size of the stock speaker opening on the front doors? A DPO of my '85 installed new speakers that prevent the...
• Chrome Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 11:39:06 PST
  Howdy, Is there a source out in the world that stocks a chrome replacement wheel for the post 70 lug pattern (5 small)? I...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 21:27:07 -0700
  Robert Lilley wrote: > and a few other mods 150HP to 200 HP+ is > possible, with all the reliability of a stock. > Robert, 200+ HP...
• Re: Canvas Replacement - Correction
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:23:14 -0500
  ...repros are decent quality, > but particularly stock looking. This sentence should have read: The U.S. repros are decent quality, but NOT particularly stock...
• Reasonable MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 07:43:54 -0500
  What would be the expected MPG for both a 1968 VW bus and a 1986 VW Vanagon? The '68 is standard trans with stock...
• Re: Horns, improvements
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:36:26 -0700
  ...The stock black/yellow wire plugs >into the wire with a yellow end. The stock brownish wire plugs into the >remaining relay male spade...
• Re: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:17:35 -0700
  ...Certainly everyday city driving is far below redline, > well > within the capacity of the stock AFM and air filter. Even if the stock > system...
• Re: [WetWesties] Lola's first test trip: The Good, The Bad & the Ugly. (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 12:14:22 -0700
  It looks like stock to me. I will check the Bently manual as well as all the good advices. � Thanks! � Jeremy From: Loren Busch...
• Re: Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 13:59:11 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, >>becida@COMCAST.NET writes: >>I like the look of the stock alloys, where they ever made in 15"? >> >> >>unfortunately, no. > > Anything...
• Howabout the pump?? WAS RE: Sure love my Shurflo faucet
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:21:45 -0800
  ...In fact, I have a extra one if you would like to get your setup back to stock. Pvt. e-mail me if you...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:19:48 -0800
  ...but stock motor and head" If you're email you said: "That's total turkey... you're comparing a highly modified engine to a...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:10:08 -0400
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. > > It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:12:09 -0400
  ...So, again, the purpose of the email is to see what is missing, what other upgades from bone stock will retain the "stock" nature...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:52:58 -0700
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. > > It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:58:56 -0400
  Vanagon tires were "stock" in several different sizes, 185/14 was the typical size used on steel wheels for passenger vans and westies. 205...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:03:25 -0400
  "When I bought stock alloy's I switched the 185R14 Hankooks I had on the steel to the alloys and really saw no difference...
• Re: 14" Alloy and 195R14
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 7 Jan 2013 13:00:15 -0800
  Yes, stock alloys are 6" wide with offset of ET30. IIRC, the stock steelies are 5.5" wide at ET39. BenT sent from my...
• Re: Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 09:34:05 -0800
  ...Also stock wheels. Gee, the stock wheels take at least $20 off that asking price :)
• Need four stock wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:54:31 -0700
  I need four stock steel wheels for my winter tires. I'm located in Bend, Oregon. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Stereo upgrade, stock speaker adequacy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 11:03:19 -0500
  ...yes - the stock speakers suck... a lot. no doubt about that at all. the stock deck is pretty crappy too. Mark 87 Jammin Westy...
• Re: Stock westy kitchen light improvement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:06:55 -0600
  Wait - my 85 has a stock light with one bulb?? Jeff I’m Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2022, at 7...
• Re lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:17:56 EST
  ...Donalds... > > > While it is a stock cam IT DOES HAVE increased lift at the cam... also an > increase in duration. > How do you get...
• Stock steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 16:23:04 -0400
  Allen I'm in Syracuse, NY area (just north by Oneida Lake) and you can have a stock steel wheel if you make the...
• Re: Dual Battery Relay - (long)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 18:56:41 -0800
  ...This > small added load to the stock relay would be very minor and this method > helps isolate the stock wiring from the high current...
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 06:58:35 -0800
  ...Basically, the stock pipes are some fancy silica steel alloy and the S+S jobbers are plain mild steel. Not to mention the serious...
• Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 09:16:57 -0500
  ...My stock set up 84 blew lines from reservoir to H pipe I’m replacing those. But, this makes me really wonder if the...
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:27:11 +1000
  ...Spare Tyre Too Big? > You need to get the spare tire brackets from a Vanagon that had the alloy > rims stock and the longer...
• RE: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 10 May 1995 11:33:16 EST
  The kit from Martin Schneider Designed Systems (for mounting a 911 six in a Vanagon) comes with pieces for use of the stock 4speed...