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• Re: Friday: Of Starters and Beautiful Women
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:50:03 -0800
  ...More irony. That dang NEW remote starter switch is pooched. I > had the where-with-all to test it on my DMM before using...
• Re: What adhesive to use on dash foil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:15 -0600
  ...I have a model airplane iron that would probably be good to fuse the plastic back on. Thanks, Jim On Fri, Mar 12, 2010...
• Re: vw tools?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:06:02 -0700
  ...Not everybody has a piece of flat iron lying about about. A suitable piece from bought from a hardware store will cost a bunch...
• Can't open AFM Cap thanks to DPO
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 1 May 1999 11:17:47 -0500
  ...It's been 26 C, sunny, and is expected to continue! Yay! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• Wanted: Unservicable AFM
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 03:30:45 -0500
  ...Anybody have one, the other - ...or both? Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• Re: Re; Best Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 07:27:46 EDT
  ...The only suitable conversion for a Vanagon is a Fundinger cast iron, tubocharged flat four diesel with an intercooler. Rich
• Re: Oh no the tire guys air-wrenched my lugs on :( semi-long ..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 10:06:10 -0700
  ...grab the short vw tire iron and the mentally disabled vw jack ... > I pull on the tire iron it aint going no where so...
• Re: classic parts, seikel and vw cooperating on bringing NLA parts back to life!
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:04:44 -0700
  well, the cast iron arms are eur599 plus tax each. so its not cheap...... but, they are vw approved. I have no weight information...
• Re: Stuck Head
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:01:32 -0400
  ...I have only used this technique on engines with cast iron blocks and cast iron heads so you should get a second opinion before...
• Re: Friday: Of Starters and Beautiful Women
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:33:13 -0800
  ...More irony. That dang NEW remote starter switch is pooched. I had the where-with-all to test it on my DMM before using...
• Re: Used bus lot in the MI UP
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:55:20 -0500
  ...Cloverland Drive > Ironwood, Michigan 49938 > Phone: 906-932-5720 > > Owner: Eric > > Type Of Shop: VW, Porsche, Audi repair - parts - used car sales > Will Work...
• Re: Roof Racks for Westy Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 06:17:33 -0800
  ...Using the existing holes in the Westy top, I would make rain gutter brackets, drilling holes to match, using 1" angle iron and 1...
• Mending tent fabric, was: 8 inch gash
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 14:29:34 -0500
  ...If you want a repair that is not very obvious, and quite sturdy, I would try an Iron-on patch on the INSIDE of...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:40:57 -0600
  Or pending on thickness of griddle possibly drilling and tapping 4 corners on griddle? Cast iron does spread the heat fairly evenly!! Velma 82diesel...
• Re: Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 26 Dec 1995 14:43:12 -0600 (MDT)
  Gerry, On Tue, 26 Dec 1995, Gerald Skerbitz wrote: > Ironically, the test results were the best I've ever had (even cmpared > with the...
• Re: dashboard alters
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 21:01:03 -0500
  I'm altering my dashboard -- so far I have used a crowbar and a variable temperature soldering iron. Lately I have switched to a...
• Complete R134a Kit available
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 17:16:09 -0500
  ...Wish the CDN gummint would let me buy it! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• New Jetta Model -Whoosh!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 07:38:59 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• 5 speed Tranny on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:34:21 -0500
  ...He also says he has "ironclad" feedback, but if you actually read it he's shipped the wrong part several times. No affiliation with...
• Experience with Grant rings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:51:47 -0600
  ...The rings that they sent me are Grant rings, which I associate--rightly or wrongly--with American iron. These guys have a good reputation...
• Re: 1.9L Hiccup Remedy?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 May 2006 23:05:32 -0400
  David, If you are handy with a soldering iron (know which end to hold), open up the ECU and carefully inspect the solder joints...
• SS screws and bolts was Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 15:56:03 -0500
  I agree Troy. These sets that Roger sells are a great thing to have available. I have yet to purchase a set but I...
• Re: An ECU Thing I Learned Today
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:51:20 -0400
  ...Soldering iron. Stereo microscope if possible. Lots of patience. And have fun with the conformal coating on the back of the board. :) d
• Used 2.1l Exhaust system for sale $160
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:26:43 EDT
  ...I am asking $160 for the two x-over pipes, the cast iron Y-pipe, and the collector pipe that connects to the catalytic...
• Canadian Tire Fyer for those interested (No Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 11 May 2000 19:59:48 -0500
  ...http://www.canadiantire.ca/~e-flyer/html/10/620.20344514110.html Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Founding Member of "Vanagon...
• Canadian Tire Flyer for those who care..Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 25 May 2000 10:19:31 -0500
  ...Enjoy! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
• coolant/ Vanagon man
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL POPE
  Fri, 30 May 2003 21:53:54 -0400
  ...the coolant? going on vacation in 2 weeks trying to get the bugs ironed out..e- mail me direct.. raskayamon@msn.com Cheers Michael
• Re: do you vanagon list people have a life?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:00:58 -0700
  ...On Jul 30, 2007, at 1:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Does anyone find it ironic that someone would find the time to...
• Re: Distilled Water
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:14:18 -0800
  ...municipal system may be using polyphosphates to sequester iron (if your area > has high iron concentrations), or for corrosion control of distribution > lines. If...
• Re: wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:41:10 -0800
  ...Heat the wire with the iron. Once the wire is HOT, apply the solder to the wire rather than the iron (really close to...
• What does a failing water pump sound like? (Q 1 of 2)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:03:44 -0500
  ...Cheers! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• No Vanagon Content: Canadian Tire EFlyer
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 18:05:22 -0500
  ...canadiantire.ca/~e-flyer/html/10/616.20344514110.html Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• Re: To learn about 12v
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:49:19 -0700
  ...Even though I grew up with a soldering iron in hand and made my living for 6+ years electron chasing and solder jockeying I...
• Re: Precision Navigation compass
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 00:34:48 -0500
  ...The sensor sticks on the windshield which gets it a little farther from the iron than otherwise. But the Hall sensor has to be...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:15:17 -0700
  ...how the hell do you iron > on the screen of your popup tent? > > Mick Kalber > Tropical Visions Video, Inc. > 62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii...
• Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:54:02 -0600
  ...I prefer to get the bulk of the iron from the rings and cylinders flushed out in the first twenty minutes and a good...
• Re: Frydaye - New achievement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:25:55 -0500
  ...The cast-iron frame has a lot to do with it. IIRC the cumulative tension on those strings is something like 20 tons. Yrs...
• Re: Exhaust System- EGR filte...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 20:58:48 -0400
  ...converter with thick iron plumbing elbows and pipe welded together. I have nowhere to hook EGR pipe up! George with '82 Westfalia
• Re: Appropriateness NON-VW
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 15 Mar 96 16:31:55 EST
  ...Inexcusably, we all drive fossil-fueled vehicles made from pit-mined iron ore. We've already decided to compromise the environment; now we're...
• Re: FW: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 28 May 2004 15:52:01 -0400
  On Thu, 27 May 2004, Mike Pedersen wrote: > It's a bit ironic actually, do you remember the BRAT, the four seater > "pickup"? I...
• Re: Guns and Cars and Such
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:00:14 -0800
  ...One redeeming thought out of that whole mess, with a touch of irony thrown in for flavor. Cya, Robert
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:45:03 -0800
  No comment on the suspension, but those SS bolts he sells are a rare item indeed. I tried replacing some of mine last year...
• Re: 2WD Decals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:37:43 -0700
  ...Robert Fisher wrote: > What, exactly, is one supposed to do with the VW branding iron for > sale > there? > -- > Cya, > Robert > > '87 & '86 Auto GLs
• Who Makes "Autobaun" brand oil filters? etc
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 20 May 1999 19:31:08 -0500
  ...Anybody care to share their "first night" experiences? Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"
• Re: Hoping to buy a hauler, single or double cab.
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 22:04:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...You have an iron cannonball in the > boat with you. If you were to throw the cannonball overboard, would > the water level of the...
• Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:57:10 -0400
  ...It sets up rock hard. > Iron wire as in steel wool? I was thinking more like .050-.075 soft iron wire. I used to...
• Re: Do U carry spare ECU?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:08:08 -0700
  ...Wonder why the van was junked? The problem with carrying the butane soldering iron is who wants to open what might be a good...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 13:59:06 -0500
  >> ALWAYS ..on any sitting vehicle.. << Ironically, I drive my Westy to work at least once a week all year if not twice. This is...
• RE: Digifant/Electronics Now Article
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 12:38:59 EST
  ...Don Lancaster was an im- portant author in my life back when soldering irons were vital to successful personal computing, and an 8Kbyte memory...
• Re: alternator brushes
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 05 Jun 1997 07:25:17 -0700
  ...You'll need a soldering iron to install them. By the way, I was able to replace the brushes on my 87's alternator...
• Re: Here's a Vanagon you can get married to.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 00:39:35 -0500
  ...Sawyer wrote you up one hell of an iron clad, pre-nuptial agreement !! :>) ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES...
• Re: Gas Tank Fix - Update - Video
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:38:45 -0400
  >> Nothing is more depressing than still smelling fuel after r/r the tank. >> << The ironic part was I was all set to just re...
• Camp grounds near Santa Fe?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 15:29:55 -0700
  ...The almighty curling iron you know... An initial web search has provided "Tesque RV Campground" 10 miles north of SantaFe, NM @ 505-455-2661...
• Fwd: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:31:48 -0500
  ...I would use a piece of 1/4" plate glass or a pieced of machined steel or iron. Like a tablesaw table or some...
• Re: How to patch van cover!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:19:06 +0000
  ...The iron on stuff is sounding good. Jim On Fri, Jun 9, 2023 at 1:07 PM Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote: > I...
• racks?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 17:02:42 -0700
  ...I have seen quite a few Camper/Weekenders with angle iron mounts bolted on to them. Is this a bad idea for leaks and...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations/Harmonics
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:32:50 EST
  ...Overdriving the alternator might have the same effect, as might a cast iron pulley. George
• Re: Oh no the tire guys air-wrenched my lugs on :( semi-long ..
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 18:54:39 -0400
  ...Well today I scored a right front flat...so I pull over into nearby parking lot I grab the short vw tire iron and...
• for watercoolers and eurovans ... some coolant info
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 28 May 96 18:30:38 CDT
  ...This occurs in all-iron engines running high-silicate antifreeze, where there is no aluminum for the silicates to chemically work with. If you...
• Re: Ford's new silicone goo... interesting stuff for our Syncro!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 22:17:33 +1300
  ...It contains magnetite particles; magnetite is an iron-based naturally-occuring (and synthesizable) mineral, very hard and also magnetic. In effect running a magnetic...