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• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 20:21:42 -0700
  ...These have a "safety valve". That is the button you push in and hold while lighting as this over-rides the safety shutoff. After...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:19:28 -0800
  ...camping amidst bears, safety question > Nice imagery. > > Heh. > > Who knows. The PB might make for a nice seam sealant too. > > > Neil. > > > On Fri, Feb...
• Propane Requalification
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 13:08:56 -0700
  Listees, Here is some info from http://www.lpg.com/non-flash/safety/lpgas-safety.html#requalification Cylinder Requalification Department of Transportation regulations require...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:55:48 -0400
  ...Some tanks came with an external "autostop"valve which prevents filling the tank more than 80%(safetyno explosions). These valves fail either open or...
• Clutch pedal difficult to push
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:36:08 -0400
  ...Thanks, Ed in CT _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 23:26:45 -0400
  ...Just >because earlier versions of the camper manual failed to provide this >common sense safety warning doesn't mean it doesn't apply. But...
• Safety: Harnesses better than seatbelts?
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 07:56:40 -0800
  On the subject of better safety, does anyone know if 4 point harnesses are a lot better than standard 3 point belts? All race...
• Re: Dash mounted Hula Dancer?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:19:25 -0700
  ...This is not something worth compromising your safety (and, >equally importantly, the safety of others on the road) by trying to >save a few...
• How safe is it?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 16:21:15 +0200
  You can compare different VW's safety here: http://www.crashtest.com/volkswagen/index.htm Just a little bit for friday, PerL
• Re: Recent Car Talk Shows
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 18:06:24 -0400
  ...Titled "Vanagon Safety". We should all log on to their site, and send a note!!! I bet we get some recognition on the air...
• Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:22:45 -0600
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175672&highlight=safety take care, Sam neil wrote: > Hi all. > > In light of a recent...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:16:42 -0800
  ...Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :) > Hi all. > > For more front end work room, my Westy is now sticking out of the...
• Re: Wanted: front child cot/hammock
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 May 2013 19:49:53 -0400
  ...So I made a safety net out of some >Westy gray vinyl cloth that I had around. It also >keeps their pillows from falling...
• Re: safety
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:01:16 -0500
  ...VANAGON.COM> Date: Thursday, August 31, 2000 2:09 PM Subject: safety >I was loath to get into this thread until a recent post...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:22:24 -0600
  ...These have a "safety >> >>valve". That is the button you push in and hold while lighting as this >> >>over-rides the safety shutoff. After...
• Re: Safety Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:28:14 -0800
  ...If I can > set > the safety standard I can condemn your rusty, rotten, ugly, polluting, POS > vanagon by decree. So stay eternally vigilant for...
• Re: propane rebuild and safety
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:51:51 -0400
  ...propane rebuild and safety > > I just fitted my old propane tank with new valves and new regulator. I'm > ready to hang it back...
• checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 13:34:18 -0700
  ...Push safety/start switch. Observe connections for bubbles. Correct, or not? One concern to me, if push safety/start switch, sparks from igniter, though...
• LED roadside safety flare, on sale for $7 today
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:31:12 -0400
  This looks pretty neat, especially if your Vanagon breaks down / flat tire at night... http://tinyurl.com/n5xhbt
• Re: Metalic brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:53:10 -0500
  In Virginia, any grease on the drum (or near the disc in front) will almost always cause you to fail the yearly safety inspection.
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- you're nuts
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 01:17:15 -0500
  > Van safety... ever looked at the Caravelle vs Volvo website? I was about to say the same thing. :) Sudhir.
• Re: Inspections and traffic laws was Re: HIDs?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:16:47 -0500
  My current state requires NO safety inspection. I lived for a good portion of my life in Texas. I recall the inspection of the...
• Re: Dorking, Was:Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 8 May 1998 13:45:00 -0700
  ...Sadly, there are too many people who aren't "dorking around" with their safety equipment in use and you end up having to legislate...
• Walmart Camping: Safety
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 11:14:03 -0800
  ...The following safety info is lifted from the news article referenced by Maglott re recent deaths. Note the source url for further info. (I...
• Re: Safety: Harnesses better than seatbelts?
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 14:21:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...You must ensure proper fit of any belt to acheive maximum safety and prevent injury though. Good luck. You will look like and Indy...
• adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400
  ...in spite of the fact that more modern cars have numerous safety devices they lack. Depending on model year, this can include rear shoulder...
• Re: Today's PUZZLER... SLWR-VAN won't start
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:53:35 MDT
  Neutral start safety switch? Randy ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:30:28 -0800
  " Wilderness is where it is perfectly legal for the local residents to kill and eat you" Probably stolen from Ed Abbey Pensionerd
• Baja California
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:42:46 -0700
  ...What I am asking is, can you give an information talk about Baja in general? Anything regarding traveling, safety, road condition, where to go...
• Re: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:28:05 -0700
  ...When in doubt, err on the side of > safety. That just seems like common sense to me. > > VW's own engineers (and the U...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:04:55 -0800
  ...Proper stainless steel safety wire of about 0.020" diameter is sufficient for just about any job on a Vanagon. The pliers are kind...
• Re: safety/liability questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 09:18:00 -0700
  >I will accept donation of any VW Thing that anyone feels unsafe driving. Just email me at the address posted above. ellis aka "Rusty...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:55:13 -0600
  >website. (http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/index.html). Under >technical references, 3rd from the bottom of the list. Sorry, I only speak english...
• Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:07:03 -0800
  Anybody know it? -john _________________________________________________________________ Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn...
• Re: Headrests- SAFETY CONCERN!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 05:03:59 EDT
  ...I do not feel there is a safety issue. I am 6' and even with the headrest all the way done I feel safe...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:39:07 -0800
  However, the Cali cops can give you an impromptu safety inspection if they've pulled you over for anything. They can use this, in...
• Kids and Vanagon safety
  Historical mailing list - PDL
  Tue, 7 Nov 2006 15:31:14 -0800
  ...best step to take? How do others feel about overall kid safety in the Vanagon? Thanks, Patricia www.santafejournal.blogspot.com --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Get...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:12:30 -0600
  ...Most people would also agree that with that complexity we also get far lower emissions and higher safety than vanagon era cars. So it...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 May 2009 22:11:23 -0400
  ...2 and it drops to about 8.4 at the neutral safety switch. I can't >make much out of the diagrams in the...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:45:56 -0400
  ...my transmission and we've determined >>that it's the neutral safety switch. > >The only possible issue that could cause would be that you...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:57:27 -0700
  On 9/4/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Since both brakes and clutch are operated from the same fluid tank, a > safety...
• Re: Windshield Removal and Installation
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:28:13 -0400
  ...I believe it's a safety thing. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: stupid refig. question-newbie on the frig
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:05:18 -0700
  ...Many propane devices with manual safety buttons work this way, even ones without flues or sealed burn chambers. The safety valve is an electromagnetic...
• Re: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:12:10 -0400
  ...recommends a 6% safety margin for all tires (the vehicle's normal load should be 94% of the tire's capacity), but if it...
• Re: Safety Recall RV 1990/91 Vanagon/Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 10:04:53 +0000
  > >Subject: Safety Recall RV > > Replace Fuel Injectors and Component > > the big question I have about this harry and the rest of you guys is...
• Re: [T2] safety net for my daugter to sleep upstair wanted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 07:58:04 -0500
  ...wrote: > Hi guys, > > Is anyone knows where to get/buy a safety net which can prevent > child from defying gravity in case they fall...
• Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:10:55 -0800
  ...On 12/21/06, Sam Stone <svs3@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > See: > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=175672&highlight=safety > > > take...
• crashtest.com
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 09:53:41 EDT
  I was just reading the Vanagon information on Crashtest.com, a website about auto safety and (you guessed it) crashtest results. <A HREF="http...
• Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:14:07 -0500
  ...Has the red and white reflector safety tape on the rear!!! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10210769371207306&id=1140903960
• Seat belt rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:27:01 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone has used this company - https://www.safetyrestore.com Who says they will rebuild your seat-belt retractors for $59...
• Re: TECH SERVC. BULL.?
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:55:41 EST
  <A HREF="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CARS/PROBLEMS/">Safety Problems & Issues </A> check out this site to review recalls and tech service bulletins...
• Re: Michelin Road Trip safety box giveway,
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:16:05 +0000
  I got a Michelin car detailing kit about 10 years ago, and a Mobil 1 safety kit with the same stuff yours has. It...
• Re: failed inspection
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 15:04:24 +0500
  >Chris Chubb says, > >|I failed my safety inspection (for the first time in 11 years!) >|for two reasons: > >|((stuff deleted)) ...... > >|What can I do...
• Re: Catalytic Heaters & 4500' feet
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 17:48:20 -0400
  ...Just a word of caution, the ODS model that has the safety mode Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) system, the manuf. says: "ODS Model does...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 07:38:32 -0700
  ...comcast.net> wrote: > Annie, if you find you need the neutral safety switch parts, we have them > in stock. The black part of the...
• Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:12:56 +1300
  >According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration the >Vanagon rates lowest (1 point) on a 4 point scale for Frontal Impact >Safety, refernece...
• Re: safety/liability questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Sep 1995 03:06:22 -0700 (MST)
  Matt, Lots of people would not want to own a Thing if it was 1 inch lower. Maybe lots of people who own Things...
• Re: Top Bunk Safety
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Thu, 27 May 1999 16:01:31 -0700
  Sounds like it might be hard to get a child out if there was a fire in the van?? Madeline 15 Years of Westie...
• WV Listers?
  Historical mailing list - Grant Bessom
  Mon, 6 May 2002 16:08:24 -0400
  Are there any listers out there that live in WV? I may move there and I want to know about their Safety and Emission...
• Re: South Africa Vanagaon
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:00:25 -0700
  ...Now we know what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administreation wants. It *is* do-able. Now off to the Environmental Protection Agency. How badly...