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• Substitute water tank inlet plug
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:47:46 -0700
  I've been searching for a substitute for the plug for my water tank inlet, and finally found it today: it's 7/8...
• JC Witney liftgate struts for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 09:16:44 CST6CDT
  I see Witless has a listing for the liftgate struts for 80-83 and 84-93 vanagons... 19.99 ea. plus your first born...
• Re: Music to my ears.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:51:13 EDT
  I have the connector pipe for the diesel for $50 and the muffler for $125. I also have muffler mounts for this van available...
• Looking for rebuld kit for a master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 05:49:54 -0400
  Volks, Is an aftermarket rebuild kit available for our master cylinders? For $100 for a new one, I would like to try rebuilding one...
• load reduction relay for wipers/heater blowers
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:34:12 -0500
  ...They also list, as the wiper relay for my 85 van, part #191-955-529 for $16.92, however, amperage load is not specified...
• Forum for Tii conversions?Why tii owners so quiet?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 13:06:02 -0800
  Is there a Forum for Tii I-4 conversions?Why tii owners so quiet? Theres a list for Suburu fans, is there any for...
• Re: ECU Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 21:52:26 -0400
  Check the temp sensor II for correct resistance values. Check the wiring for continuity by the pin checks at the ecu wiring harness. Check...
• 80 vanagon westy $300!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 15:55:16 -0400
  A tipoff for members of this mailing list: I was checking out junkyards looking for parts for my 86 waterboxer and found a pretty...
• stuff for the cost of postage
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:43:15 -0700
  i grounged around a pick'n'pull for some things for my van, then got most of the same but in the right color...
• Re: ForwardAir Shipping Crate
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 16:49:29 -0800
  Craig wrote: >Thank you to the many people that recommended that I ship an engine with >ForwardAir. Their rates are indeed competitive. I'm...
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 20:41:40 -0500
  Ed, On the Iopener list someone lost their OEM driver CD for their Scovery computer. There is no way to get another, so I...
• FS AFM for 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 22:19:53 EST
  Have AFM for Vanagon #0280 200 038 brand new never even pluged in. Ordered but had van fixed by the time it came was...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:19:07 EST
  Rob this header doesn't work for the Air Cooled Vanagons because you need the heaterboxes. You can get a nicer flowing Muffler setup...
• Re: Child Cot Fabrication
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:29:19 -0400
  it should read "hochw�rtig" meaning "high quality" for the umlaut you can use 'option u' n a Mac or for Windows hold down...
• Re: On cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 13:56:06 -0600
  >The Ford dealer here in Waterloo IA got of of the lottery Ford GT's and >simply put the car on ebay to buy...
• 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:02 -0700
  I know the Subaru has long been one of the primary engine swaps in the Vanagon, and for good reason too. They are strong...
• Syncro.org Help needed
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 09:51:26 -0700
  ...For reasons I still do not fully understand, they claim that they cannot do the forwarding service where it would forward people to the...
• Re: cleaning seat upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 31 May 2010 22:07:19 -0500
  pdooley wrote: > This product has been on the market for many years and I would hope some > government agency would have figured out if...
• General and Dometic Parts & Suppliers
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 13:14:34 -0700
  Hi, I'm sure most know, but for those that don't the following is a list of contacts and suppliers for VW Vans...
• Fwd: Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:48:13 -0800
  How about some kind of aerodynamic insert for the Westy's exterior luggage compartment? ------ Original Message ------ Received: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 02:27:47...
• Re: Stevens Creek Volkswagen in Santa Clara
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:38:49 -0800
  I also got some quotes for some parts today at this dealership. They want about $500 for one remanufactured drive axle. This includes two...
• '80 Westis SOLD, Joel, change the stats
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:36:21 -0700
  After having had a running VW bus for the past eighteen years (exception given for breakdowns) I am now running-bussless. I sold the...
• Re: didijet tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:16:07 -0500
  Dietrich wrote: >I'm looking for a didijet tool for my vanagon 1.9 L Here's Darrell Boehler's site on the digitool...
• Re: LVC: Online Vendor(s) for older Audis?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:37:24 -0700
  ...for our vans at reasonable prices. �Can anyone recommend the same for mid-nineties Audis? �I've been looking through Audi-related forums and...
• Re: Is Lobro a good make for CV joint?
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:31:40 +0100
  ...This is the CV of >choice for the Golfs/Jettas/Corrados etc. > >James > Are these CV joints available for Syncros and for how much...
• Re: VR6 Eurovans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 13:38:55 -0800
  > Forget the VR6 EV, forget the Land Rovers, forget the Sharans, just get your- > selves a nice cheap '93 w/ a dead motor and...
• *Clue* Parts Request
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 01:03:16 -0400
  1982 air cooled BEAST!!!! manual transmission manual everything else Vanagon L Westfalia sorry for the absence of vital statistics. does make getting the right...
• Looking for passenger rear bumper fiberglass end-cap for a 88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:20:11 -0400
  Hi folks I'm looking for passenger side rear bumper fiberglass end-cap for a 88 Wolfsburg Khalad
• Re: Formula for calculating speed w/given gear ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 97 23:08:31 EDT
  > I know there's someone out there with a handy dandy formula for calculating > top end for different gear ratio's and rear ends...
• exhaust and hose kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 23:15:59 -0500
  Due to a comlete change in plans of putting a rebuild in to putting a tiico instead I have some new parts for sale...
• Re: get together for the delmarvpa listees
  Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
  Wed, 27 May 1998 20:50:37 -0400
  I'm still looking for input for a date to meet at Fort Smallwood Park in Pasadena, MD. So far, the consensus seems to...
• '99 EV Camper for sale in Maine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:49:03 EDT
  ...The sticker says $25,000 for the van plus $10,000 for the camper conversion. So if any of you folks up that way...
• Re: help for syncro tranny!!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 22:59:45 EDT
  ...About $1300 to $1500 typically for a syncro rebuild . Ck my website at aatransaxle.com for details. Todd is out of town for a...
• FS: Westy tent
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:45:57 EDT
  ...Bentbtstr8@aol.com For the benefit of those who may be looking for a nice clean Westy tent, Please forward this message to the...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:35:38 -0700
  Go ahead and do it, but keep in mind the name "the samba" is already taken by a VW web forum. Rob becida@comcast...
• Re: Mercedes 15 in Mag wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 01:38:02 -0800
  On Fri, Dec 5, 2008 at 5:25 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Got a chance for four rims as above for...
• How much for a Bentley Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:55:22 -0500 (EST)
  My local aftermarket VW parts shop is asking CA$107.00 (US$76.00) plus tax for the Bentley Manual for my '91 Westy...
• armrests fs, also blue captains chairs for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:11:12 EDT
  i have a few armrests for sale, email me w/ needs, also have some tan and blue headrests for sale, add these to your...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:04:38 -0800
  Ed, Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz has them...p/n 251.853.684A $0.85ea "Expanding Nut for Air Intake Trim Plate" Gowesty likely...
• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:44:59 -0400
  Mike, Thanks for the link, that is a *great* resource! I'll forego the math for the moment, 'cause I took tomorrow off, and...
• FS: Vanagon Bra (for air-cooled models)
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 12:11:44 -0400
  ...So it's up for sale. Maybe it can help pay for new struts for my cupholders. "Go Westy" wants $90 for a new...
• Suggestions for scale for engine rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:17:22 -0700
  Does anyone have suggestions for a scale to weigh parts for engine rebuilding? I would like something that has good accuracy. thanks, Todd '88...
• Re: for you camper types ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 1994 14:35 EDT
  I still have my vw...(jim)...and wokt trade it to ford for their meager offerings....lets see what VW does for my heads...
• Re: don't you mean "�" as in 22 �f capicitor?...lol
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 23:13:20 EST
  <alt> 248 for degrees � <alt> 171 for half � <alt> 172 for one fourth � for those who care to know. BenT
• Need parts, for diesel...
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 16:22:39 -0800
  I am looking for an intermediate shaft pulley for a 1.6L diesel. Also a sourse (reasonable priced) motor mount rubber for an 82...
• for sale: drivers side side window screen for westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:38:12 EST
  if anyone needs a side window screen for their drivers side of their westy, i have one for sale chris se pa
• Looking for Quality P/S Rack
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:25:31 -0500
  I'm looking for inputs on a good brand name for a power steering rack for my '87 Syncro. Also, anything to avoid? Tom...
• Re: ForwardAir Shipping Crate
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 20:48:01 -0600
  http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive/vanagon/pics/ForwardAirCrate.j pg That isn't a shipping crate ......... that's a redneck dinner table. Stan Wilder...
• Re: 30K syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:31:12 EDT
  ...On my block here in LA there is a Ford Escort with a FOR SALE sign and has been for sale for over 2...
• FS: '73 Adventurewagen HighTop - Project
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:10:05 -0500
  ...Looking for someone (in the NorthEast) who will tow her away, price negotiable for the right person. P-mail for some photos. Don't...
• FS: Westy Stickers All. Authentic repros.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 21:17:40 EDT
  I have some re-makes of the stickers for your Westy. all the decals for the side and for the top. any color available...
• FREE '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 14:45:44 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonparts.com/for_sale/free_van/Dsc01212.jpg http://www.vanagonparts.com/for_sale/free_van/Dsc01213.jpg http://www.vanagonparts.com...
• Looking for Gas Cap, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:52:24 -0700
  I'm looking for a source for a fuel cap for my '81 vanagon. I know the Bus Depot sells locking caps for $14...
• suggestion for moderator
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 11:23:12 -0500
  On the vanagon.com main mail page, please add instructions for how to subscribe in digest form along with the instructions for subscribing and...
• shifter parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:47:00 -0400
  I used page 34.7 in the Bentley Manual for the part names and locations. I used www.busdepot.com for the part numbers...
• Re: Terminal/connector source was Fridge on 12V
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:39:39 -0700
  ...Cigar Lighters For Power I'm of the same opinion as Dave on how bad a design the cigar lighter is for providing power...
• Light Show
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:28:20 -0500
  Moms and Dads, Boys and Girls, I just called NAPA, and ordered--- (4) 50 watt T/L bulbs. (2) for my turn signals (2...
• Re: vin info and request ... it's me again, Margaret! ;) for the 1980-1985 buses
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 1 May 2007 08:58:13 -0500
  this is for the 1980-1985 buses only ... same stuff almost. the lowest vin is 000200 pretty much. except for 1984 ... it starts with...
• Re: Help needed troubleshooting VDO oil pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 23:55:33 -0400
  > > * on the VDO gauge: > 1 terminal receiving resistence signals from the sender > 1 terminal to ground (for the reading) > 1 terminal to night light...
• A Friday thought
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:25:23 -0500
  ...I noticed that all of the castings for the valves said US Air Force on the castings and I commented that the Air Force...