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• inattention causes grief
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:41:39 -0700
  a cautionary tale of not being absolutely fastidious about cleaning up metal particles when doing a pop top conversion http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:09:04 -0400
  ...bumper set up? Would love to see it to be sure I understand what it is and how it absorbed the impact. Thanks! ~Vee
• Re: Removing water from Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:24:06 +1200
  ...Both are miscible with water, so will "absorb" said water and it will run through the system without harm. -- Regards Andrew
• Re: Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 21:05:15 +1300
  >What is the absolute cheapest way to go when my stock 2.1 WBX with about >150K gives up soon? > Inline 4 cly. from...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:19:16 -0500
  What is the absolute cheapest way to go when my stock 2.1 WBX with about 150K gives up soon? Inline 4 cly. from...
• Re: Syncro Gas/FuelTank material
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 14:33:26 -0600
  ...ABS plastic can have success by taking a piepce of ABS plastic pipe and and a Shure form rasp and shaving it down so...
• 86 Syncro Double Cab for sale
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:46:50 -0700
  ...This truck is absolutly immaculate. It has been owned by two former VW technicians and has had synthetic lubricants since new. Never been a...
• Replacement for Door interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Oldguyflier
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:46:36 -0700
  I have used the abs shower stall panels from Home Depot on my Westys (68, 70 and 84). Both sliding doors and front doors...
• Re: Van Racing (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 06:48:37 -0400 (EDT)
  Dave querries: >Eurovans do it deeper?? Come out hard??? What ARE we talking about here? Entering and exiting turns of course!! Especially with ABS...
• Insurance Hall of Fame (nvc)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 21 May 2003 19:10:27 -1000
  brent is absolutely right... I should have put a disclaimer on this. sorry about that volks. my bad. mick >Warning: There is a pretty...
• 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:10:36 -0800
  Hi guys, I am not absolutly sure. The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is that good enough or I...
• Re: Rear Brake Squeal on 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 09:02:36 -0800
  ...On Fri, 6 Nov 1998, James Wagner wrote: > Since then the squeal has been absolutely hideous. The slightest application of > the brake produces an...
• Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'???
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 06:00:43 EST
  ...40 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Re: ABS on a Vanagon ... wha'??? David, my sentiments EXACTLY ! We don't need...
• Re: Survey--shower mod
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:36:51 -0500
  ...I've been >>putting the >>black side up to the sun thinking that black absorbs the heat better. Should I >>have the clear side...
• Re: life span of shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 May 2017 16:16:06 +0000
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• Re: Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:20:11 -0500
  Just make absolutely sure that you get a german-built one. NOT one from the Westmoreland PA plant (although I don't think they...
• Re: Costco (absolutely zero Westy content)
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 21:31:34 -0700
  ...and don't forget the Sunday afternoon aisle-to-aisle smorgasbord. >> Also, COSTCO is one of the very few places left to sell a...
• Expensive Syncro Westie
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:21:25 -0400
  ...If you want to see expensive, check out, > for instance: > http://www.gowesty.com/sale_details.php?id=787 > Thats' simply absurd. -- mordo 1990...
• Re: Also - absolutely use a troque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 18:45:22 -0700
  boggles the mind. I spoke with the local Mac guy. He never herd of a troque wrench, neither SAE, Metric or Whitworth. Even the...
• Re: misrepresentation on ebay...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:57:49 EDT
  ...but still doesnt explain why the seller lists it as having "air conditioning" when there is no overhead a/c, "ABS" when ABS wasnt...
• Re: Coolant reservoir H piece
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:52:22 -0400
  ...It is a heat activated epoxy which is used for ABS Pipe and ABS Radiator repairs. It has worked for about a week now...
• RE:97 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 01:35:03 -0400
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) >Dual airbags added >ABS made standard >Traction control system added (low speed) >4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) >Automatic transmission...
• Automatic reply: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Minnery, Bob (EDU)
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 21:37:21 +0000
  �Absence Alert: I will be out of the office until Monday March 20 For AERO business please contact Bev Vachon email Bev.Vachon@alternativeresources...
• :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 May 97 21:30:17 CDT
  ...he replied, "so acceleration is just an abstract theory with you guys, huh??" :) well, i thought it was funny. :) joel
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:03:49 -0300
  ...Side middle window bushingsAfter cuting the tabs as described, I glued mine with a small dab of two part epoxy (black) ABS bumper repair...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all (absolutely NVC!)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:09:23 -0800
  On 12/24/06, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > > Illiterate? > > What's a DVD player? > > Mike Sumbeech, Mikey. Ah thinks she jest told...
• Re: Brake hydraulic pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:52:59 -0400
  A mechanic friend told me that the new low moisture absorption and/or synthetic brake fluids can contribute to brake line rusting. He told...
• Re: wheel size recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 23:18:52 +0000
  ...Part of the job of the tire sidewall is to absorb impacts - like a pothole. The shorter the sidewall, the less impact absorption - which...
• Re: Window Tinting - What Really Works? - cooling, shades, curtains, solar gain
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:59:08 -0700
  ...When sunlight strikes a dark colored object the heat energy is absorbed, a light color will reflect the sunlight and not absorb it or...
• Re: American Knowhow vs German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:07:09 +1200
  >Right, so the people demand air bags, and ABS, every car costs $200 more to >build and then can be sold for $3000 more...
• Automatic reply: 1991 Vanagon Carat for sale -
  Historical mailing list - Minnery, Bob (EDU)
  Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:22:17 +0000
  �Absence Alert: I will be out of the office until Aug 22 For AERO business please contact Bev Vachon email Bev.Vachon@alternativeresources.ca...
• Re: f/ Re: spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 13:50:17 CST6CDT
  Scott writes: > According to Piaget linear concrete thinking stops being a problem at > about age 5 or 6 when we learn to use abstract...
• Re: Travel help - driving Westy in NY City
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 17:36:44 -0700
  ...The Vanagon's forward mounted front license plate absorbs most of the abuse. --Gnarlie
• Re: Catastrophic failure of coolant level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:39:40 -0400
  Steven Smith wrote: > I also seem to remember something about the coolant mix needing to be 50%? If true, that is sophisticated! Absolute myth...
• Re: Is Quebec invading the Outer Banks?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 May 2007 14:37:38 EDT
  apparently quebecians are absolutely nutty about westys. some of them even spend 24/7 fixing their vans up, and even paint them red! those...
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 18:09:29 -0500
  ...And whatever impact is not absorbed by the bumper or the body is absorbed by your neck. Jim On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:42:57 -0500
  ...The cyclodextrins can absorb an estimated 60 percent of their own weight in alcohol.[1] A US patent was registered for the process as...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 21:13:50 -0800
  ...It's REALLY difficult to weld chopper gun reinforced ABS or whatever > the hell the plastic lid is made of. I got both and...
• Cv bolts replace or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 12:07:28 +0600
  ...Do I absolutely have to replace them? I'm planning to start this project tomorrow. TIA. Chris Bridge ''71 Westy (Sportsmobile?) E-mail: cbridge...
• Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 08:13:54 -0400
  Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta 97 engine? Are there other...
• Re: absolutely NVC whatsoever, amazing pictures
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 10:07:10 -0700
  Awe inspiring and breathtaking. Thanks Joy. bob > Check out the photos at the URL below - totally incredible! > > Not an April Fools joke, just an...
• ADMINISTRIVIA - Re: NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:15:54 -0800
  ...IMHO, "WALLACED" also has absolutely NVC either. Can we let both these threads die please. Jim Arnott List Admin vanagon@gerry
• Re: [NVC] Computers - and why your printer may not work
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:38:28 -0700
  Not Friday and even if it was, absolutely NO Vanagon related content of any kind. In the future, please refrain for posting such to...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:55:25 -0400
  ...If we float long enough, it is not an issue to skip absorption as long as we periodically equalize. 13.8 volts is basically...
• Re: Making an alternator a smarter charger? [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:53:00 -0400
  ...The unit itself is absolutely rock-solid and conforms precisely to its published specs. Or if you're willing to supply sweat equity, get...
• Re: Continuous absorption air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 07:08:41 -0400
  ...Continuous absorption air conditioning Has anyone seen or used an Continuous absorption AC system (compressorless like the fridge)? Think of it, you could have...
• Re: brake fluid change
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:41:30 -0700
  ...DOT5 is very high temp rated with extremely zero absorption of water. The reason is that dot 3 and dot 4 are based on...
• EV Tire Report - Blizzaks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 11:36:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...My EV has ABS, and one one particularly bad street (covered with ice) I would hit the brakes and the ABS would kick in...
• Choice of carriers for shipping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Mon, 6 May 2019 08:19:03 -0400
  I am getting back into Vanagons after an absence of almost two years. Need to ship a Vanagon from Chicago, IL, to Macon, GA...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 14:07:00 -0700
  ...Dissension? A gentleman is a Vanagon owner who knows how to play the pipes...and abstains. Angus >
• Late Braking with a EV...was RE: EV w/VR6
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 07:02:31 -0500 (EST)
  Aw c'mon Norman...admit it...you KNOW how much fun it is to late brake into an exit ramp with an ABS EV...
• Re: ABS on your 1991 Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 16:39:37 -0800
  When I first started searching for a Vanagon, one of the used car buyer-guides/price-guides I looked at listed Anti-Lock brakes...
• FS: 93 EV GL --- N. Florida
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 22:07:00 -0500 (EST)
  ...I called on it, suppose to be absolute mint except for window tint. 60K miles, 5-speed, and all the usual stuff. $11,000...
• Slim pickins from the Houston Chronicle this week
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 09:08:14 -0500
  ...rec, 5 spd, all pwr, immaculate thru out, abs.gorgeous, $9200 713-799-9191
• Un-believable..
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:13:26 +0900
  ...I protest against the terrorists' cruel act absolutely!! I say the deep condolence to them and there family against the death of the citizens...
• Interesting Westfalia Dometic condiment on ebay (ANVCW) absolutely NVCwhatsoever
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 03:31:04 EST
  no westy owner should be without one of these: <A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1075772945">http://cgi...
• Beautiful '86 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:22:10 -0400
  ...Beautiful condition throughout, needs absolutely nothing! Body and interior close to perfect. $10,900 / ono, located western MD. Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures Gapland, MD...
• Rear Brake Squeal on 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 10:51:04 -0500
  ...Since then the squeal has been absolutely hideous. The slightest application of the brake produces an absolutely ear drum piercing pitch. I cleaned the...
• Re: Driving/Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 06:58:41 -0400
  ...But there's > absolutely no need to emit yellow light in the first place. Yellow > tinted glasses will absorb ligt of any color, some...
• Re: factory syncro shock absorbers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:52:49 -0500
  ...actually ordering them to see. >> >I can't see how the absorber could raise the height of the vehicle without >also changing the springs...