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• Re: 02 mixture questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 15 Oct 1997 12:47:13 -0700
  ...Do I have to disconnect the sensor with the engine off? The > computer will have a memory if I don't. Does it matter...
• Re: Batteries in parallel?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:53:00 -0400
  ...If you plan to disconnect one and discharge it seperately from the other, as some do with their second battery to run the lights...
• Re: Fwd: Bus Depot Referral Code
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:03:48 -0800
  On 3/6/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > BusDepot isn't the only vendor that offers list discounts under various > conditions. > > Mike...
• Re: Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 18:54:33 -0600
  ...TK is no longer part of this group and this discussion has moved too far off-topic. Please move on along to other discussion...
• wiring diagrams
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 1 Nov 96 22:41:32 EST
  Gerry, I just discovered that Haynes has a wiring diagram for USA camper models :) I wish I could read these better :( but mine shows...
• 2.1l Air Intake boot also discontinued
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 13:56:44 -0500
  Another item that has been discontinued by VW (there is no other source at the moment) is the 2.1l Vanagon intake boot. This...
• Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 21:09:05 -0700
  ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > front and > > 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
• Re: Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 19:49:15 -0600
  ...Jon On 9/15/2014 4:02 PM, Ben wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Has anyone ever substituted an Audi 200/5000 disc in place of...
• RE: disc brakes on earlier bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 94 09:42:26 bst
  With all this talk about whether you should use discs without a servo/booster or proportioning valve I thought I'd let you know...
• Re: Audi turbo rotors on a v-gon (was: Re: Vented Rotors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 15:45:06 -0700
  Listees, I have a person working on a set of Discs for the front of an 86 and newer Vanagon( Spindles are different) to...
• Re: bus depot disocunt code was/WTBoutside door handle
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 7 May 2005 21:08:37 -0500
  If you didn't get your discount for any reason, you can write or call the folks at BD and they'll take care...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:43:07 -0800
  ...when the connection was pulled off/switched, during the time it was disconnected or when it was reconnected. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark...
• Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:28:41 -0400
  At 11:08 PM 4/26/2012, Anthony Egeln wrote: >Dave's experience with Discount Tire got me looking at their >website, and they...
• Non VW related (Volvo)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 13:53:11 -0500
  begging forgiveness to all people on this discussion group. Does anybody out there know of a discussion group for Volvo's? I have tried...
• Re: What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:38:38 -0700
  Maybe the van required a tow from a regular tow truck and the shaft was disconnected to protect the differentials. (Tows are on my...
• Re: Discount Code for BusDepot?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 11:57:55 -0500
  ...if you put it there, you'll automatically get the 5% discount. Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon For musings about life...
• Re: Toggle off switch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 10:33:02 -0800
  In the boating world they use a special external protection device added to the alternator terminals to prevent damage if the battery is disconnected...
• Discount VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 14 May 2010 08:22:35 -0700
  Hi Everybody, I thought I'd pass along this interesting web page discovered by my son when he was looking for parts for his...
• Re: Injector color question
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:31:16 -0400
  I don't recall any black injectors being discussed either. I wonder if they were injectors that were flow tested and perhaps painted?? Or...
• Re: B/D list discount on line?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:33:29 -0600
  ...B/D list discount on line? > Hi All, > Anyone know how to get the list discount, > when ordering on line from Bus Depot? > Thanks...
• Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 12:06:38 -0700
  ...What is there to discuss about the Vanagon (technically) that hasn't been discussed a dozen times already? 2. Adios Larry
• rear disc brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jurgen E. Pichler
  Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:18:14 -0800
  Besides smallcar.com what are my options for converting the rear drum to disc brakes on my Vanagon? Is there a particular model VW...
• Re: 84 New Motor
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:05:20 -0700
  ...84 New Motor > Harold, > > Camelback VW in Phoenix AZ sells to list members at a discount. I believe > that their parts number is 800...
• 88 digifant O2 readings off
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 12:33:20 -0400
  ...Engine at opperating temp O2 sensor disconnected at attached to digital voltmeter Idle stabilizing valve disconnected Idle set ~900-950 rpm Temp sensor disconnected...
• Re: Go Westy discount code
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:14:21 -0700
  ...Go Westy discount code I appreciate all the vendors (and cookies) as well. For mechanical parts - http://www.gowestyautoparts.com/ offers free (US) shipping...
• Re: 4-disc: One forgotten fact:
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
  ...I am wondering why some of you are installing disc >brakes on the back. Is it a better braking system? Is it worth the...
• Re: source for solder-on quick disconnects?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 6 May 2012 16:54:24 -0500
  ...source for solder-on quick disconnects? Whenever wiring electrical things (gauges, whatever) I always solder on crimp-style quick disconnects as I don't...
• Re: Parking brake pressure (was I've had it)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 14:55:55 -0700
  English invention, disc brakes. First mass production application is inboard front disc brakes, 1956 Citroen DS-19 I believe. and I've worked on...
• Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:11:11 -0600
  ...While I was reading it we here had the thread on transportation of > propane via vanagons (which also was a 'disconnect') in some of...
• Re: power steering belt problem
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 May 2000 15:04:45 -0400
  You could leave the old belt disconnected, but looped around the coolant line. If the new one breaks, you could put the spare on...
• clutch disc
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:57:05 -0700
  I have my engine out, and i'm wondering what i need to look for, to tell if i need a new clutch disc...
• STEBRO Exhaust News
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 08:36:26 EDT
  ...To commemorate this momentous event I am giving a 10% discount to, Vanagon List members only, for the next 30 days. This discount will...
• Re: Which clutch kit for 88 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:36:48 -0600
  ...Replaced the seal, replaced the disc....no more chatter. And this was/is a Sachs. I have about 45,000 miles on that clutch...
• Re: Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 21:14:37 -0700
  ...Cheap disc brake upgrade for 81'-85' V'gons (a Long Report) >Three options for those of us that want to upgrade the >disc...
• <Syncro> VC #4: The Real Story
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 12:58:53 -0400 (AST)
  ...This thicker fluid side builds up pressure and drives the slotted disc tighter and tighter against the adjacent hole disc. The slotted discs are...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:25:40 +0100
  ...4-disc-brake > > > For all who wanted more Info: > > Front: > -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) > -front caliper...
• Re: offensive video
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:19:15 -0700
  ...You read the disclaimer and CHOSE of your own free will to be subjected to a barrage of F bombs and now you're...
• siezing brakes (was: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 13 May 1996 08:44:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >The discs will go straight onto the '68 beam as well. Although you >should really change the master cylinder for the one with the...
• Re: List Vendor Etiquette
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 13:57:32 EST
  ...I offer discounts to listmembers, and if I post the discounted price, it is forever in the archives and lots of non members call...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:49:08 -0800
  ...the details of the Smallcar disc brake > kit and it said the > kit used USA made calipers and disc. The advantage > being of course...
• DRL discussion: an apology
  Historical mailing list - Sminkey, Scott
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:31:44 -0400
  A list member rudely reprimanded me today for my suggestion that the DRL discussion be taken to another forum. In retrospect, I realize that...
• SA Rear Drum Brakes at V-Cafe
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:18:04 -0800
  ...but isn't there some tale where its better to have a combination of both disc brakes and drum brakes, that all disc can...
• discount vw parts site?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:09:34 -0500
  Anybody recall the name of that discount VW parts site? I think it might be an offshoot of another site? If I recall it...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:02:45 -0500
  ---- Tom Boldway <jboldway@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Ok, insane brain f@rt - should I buy Moon Discs for my '84 camper????? Whatever a "moon disk...
• rear wiper disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 14 May 2002 16:01:26 -0700
  What is the easiest way to electrically disconnect and reconnect the rear wiper? I need to do this when my bike rack is on...
• Re: Rear heater core during summer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 03:42:06 -0700
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• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:44:39 -0400
  This is a discussion that Chris and I had last week. Someone had told him that the 86-91 brake setup was superior to...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...Drilled discs are NOT ventilated... unless someone drills a set of ventilated discs! Ventilated discs are basically 2 discs with RADIAL vents running from...
• Re: Another 205/70-14XL Tire Option. Tire Details - Discount Tire Direct
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 09:03:04 -0500
  ...Tire Details - Discount Tire Direct Link didn't work for me. Is it this tire? GT Radial Champiro VP1 205/70R14XL 98T B http...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 08:52:42 -0700
  ...Both of these may be discontinued, but they show in stock on these sites: Starfire made by Cooper Mastercraft Courser Radial LT http://ssl...
• Checking Pressure Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 07:02:27 GMT
  ...As silly as this may sound, I wasnt sure if I should disconnect the vaccuum hose while checking the residual pressure. Im pretty sure...
• Re: Battery Disconnect
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 May 2001 21:42:30 -0400
  ...The "second" battery is Disconnecting either lead will remove the battery from the circuit. I think it would be ordinary practice to unhook the...
• Re: Discharging A/C system
  Historical mailing list - KI
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 12:53:40 -0700
  ...On Sun, 3 Jun 2001, Leslie Shiaman wrote: > Listees - > > Does anyone know of a safe way to discharge a/c system? I don't...
• Re: vendor discount
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:21:30 -0400
  ...As for me, I like to get my discount in the present when I'm buying. Like tax refunds, why should I wait? It...
• Re: filtering out off-color jokes, rants, etc - sort of long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:21:59 -0400
  ...We are here to discuss vanagons, not to discuss people, guns, potatoes, prostitutes or arabs or jews or conservative or liberals. This is not...
• Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:20 -0500
  Here is a really good discussion with diagrams on headlight construction, installations, alignment, and operation. Goes well with Daniel Sterns discussion on headlights. http...
• G or PG? Very important!
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:22:07 -0000
  What all the fuss of discussion G or PG rating has to do with what the list is created for? If we have nothing...
• Re: Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 4 May 2000 14:37:11 +0200
  ...Can I just pry them out and discard? Just remove and discard, they serve no other purpose than the looks! PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Front Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Mon, 15 May 2000 15:39:07 -0700
  Over the past several months, I recall reading pros and cons of brands of disc brakes for an 85 vanagon. Simple question, hope for...
• Re: Fw: Re: Ford Excursion is DEAD - Off topic
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 21:25:31 -0600
  > I think maybe it's best we let the UN continue to choose their vehicles, >and > let Ford discontinue theirs. I got a better...