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• Re: Nice thing about vanagon keys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:01:14 -0400
  ...Now my key opens my sliding door also. > Well, actually I still have to install my sliding door to my van, > before I can...
• FS: Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:48:53 -0500
  Auto Tranny from my 86 Vanagon. 185K kms (114K miles) on it. drives good, shifts good. Located in Guelph, Ontario. I am converting my...
• Mail list history and happy news
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:16:08 -0600
  ...For christmas my wife put the car seat adaptor from Go Westy in my stocking. Yay! Everyone is healthy and the kid is super...
• I rather drive the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 07:33:15 -0700
  I posted a Friday bit on my new to me GM Safari AWD van...then, after working on it most of the day, doing...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:23:35 +0000
  ...At other times, my father was an aircraft mechanic. though I did not get the mechanical gene set of my father, both my parents...
• Back from the dead
  Historical mailing list - Renee Norris
  Mon, 08 Jul 1996 01:36:08 -0500
  ...My goal now is to try to regain control of my summer and enjoy my remaining seven weeks of vacation. What's been happening...
• Re: Westy Mystery Bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 14:18:43 -0400 (EDT)
  My, my... the telepathy running wild on this list. I was JUST thinking about sending a post in search of a used swivel table...
• Re: ALAN, Yippie! My wife no longer hates my bus!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 18:29:08 EDT
  ...I rarely get to see or drive my van. At night, after she is asleep, it takes all of my strength to pry the...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:05:08 -0700
  ...chairs with armrests surrounding my kitchen table. i > cook my meals on a westy galley hooked up to my kitchen range... i even sleep...
• 1985 Vanagon - setting initial timing, idle speed and mixture
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:52:11 -0400
  ...What would be the correct "engine code" for this model - and how to I "see this for myself?" Do I disconnect (1) 2 plugs...
• /f poem about my van
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 20:07:38 -0500 (EST)
  well i wrote this up one weekend as a 5 paragraph essay for english class but my english teacher thought it would do better...
• Re: Crossing the Border the easy way
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 18:10:46 -0600
  previous post: <<<snip>>>I used to not bring my birth certificate, but since Sept. 11 it is required to cross.<<<snip>>> Alan sez: <<snip...
• First day on the list. First questions
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 04:31:43 +1000
  ...My previous VW was a 1970 type 2, purchased by my father in 1970. I rebuilt the type 2 myself using the idiots guide...
• Re: All those with toddlers...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 16:18:49 EST
  My two kids prefer riding in my Vanangon over my wife's Ford Aerostar and Ford Tempo... James W88kender
• Westy Sold
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 16:06:41 -0400
  I was forced to sell my 1985 Westy last week-My wife said it was costing to much to keep. Anyway, I advertised it...
• New to list
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lawson
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:52:15 -0700
  Hello! I'm new to the list, so I thought I'd just take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Robin, and...
• Re: Happy 30th birthday, my van
  Historical mailing list - Scott William Ladley
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 16:48:16 -0500
  Yup, my "85" 1.9L Vanagon also has a Sept 84 West Germany born-on sticker......I've whisked her away from Seattle, shown...
• Re: Happy 30th birthday, my van
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 14:07:17 -0800
  ...Now my math skills are not good but I think that makes my 85 30 years old so your 84 is now 31? My...
• Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 9 Sep 2017 19:56:24 -0600
  ...topic. > > some of my My most used items in my camping time with my Vanagon are my Bus Depot awning my buese shelf, light...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 07:49:38 -0800
  This happened to me upon my arrival in California: Jiffy Lube refused to service my Vanagon, and I had even brought my own Mann...
• dash wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Schmidt
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:08:09 -0500
  my dash lights have never worked in my van and today i found out why. my wiring harness (the ribbon) to the dash is...
• Re: do you vanagon list people have a life?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:22:29 -0400
  My solution to my Vanagon hobby slowly taking over all of my non-working hours, was to let it have all of my working...
• Re: Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 9 May 2017 18:19:16 -0400
  I had this talk with my State Farm insurance agent. They will pay book for both my Westy and my 64 Splitty. The other...
• need bad ECU/wire harness for 81
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:43:11 -0500
  Hello all, I am trying to hook up the digitool to my 81 Westy, but I don't want to chop up my wiring...
• Original bus paint questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:45:55 EDT
  ...It has been re-painted but I can use my door jambs as reference. My dash and fresh air housing are original paint and...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 16:12:56 EDT
  ...I am quite certain that my motivation stems from my experience at Hollister. It was so hot and dusty that sweat was dripping dust...
• Re: trip odometer myth
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 09:02:56 -0600
  OK, thankth mythter for demythdefying that myth. Bob...who pushes his trip odo, on the go http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare OK, I've...
• Annoying position of Brake and seatbelt warning lamps
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:48:27 -0800
  Just lately, I've forgotten to release my handbrake twice. The warning lamp is exactly obscured by my steering wheel rim and so is...
• Re: Good Parents!
  Historical mailing list - sallad
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 22:02:14 -0400 (EDT)
  While we are at it, I wanna include my parents in with the other good parents. After listening to me complain about wanting a...
• Re: Amazingly sad
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:38:41 -0700
  ...BenT Mod sent from my electronic leash On Oct 6, 2011, at 5:32 AM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > The losing of fruit...
• Re: Installed a Cubby Door in my Closet
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 23:21:34 -0400
  ...I > have a very detailed writeup of my install posted below. Same concept is > what I used in adding a fridge door to my...
• Questions on my new Camper!
  Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 16:31:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...As I stare into the blizarrd my eyes still fixate on my new member of the household... my 71 westfalia camper. I would like...
• help! vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 17:47:49 EDT
  Hello folks, Thank you for helping me to solve my compression problem without having to pull my engine. I would thank you by name...
• Re: Asleep at the Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 07:05:08 -0500
  ...This one particular time I did not go but my sister, mother & father went. About halfway there my mother took over the driving. Having...
• Getting nervous now
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:14:52 EST
  Hey, Today on my way to work in my '85 Jetta (My daily driver and only legal vehicle) I stopped at a traffic light...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 22:41:23 -0500
  ...I think my 84 did but I don’t remember if my 85 does I haven’t seen my van in over 5 months...
• Friday LVC Language observation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 9 Jan 2015 19:40:45 -0500
  Hi folks, One of my Christmas presents this year was a battery booster found from a link provided on this list. I love languages...
• My other car won't start, 'cause i messed with the brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Rooob OOOSborn
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 01:35:41 -0600
  While my Vanagon is having problems of its own, I thought sombody might know why my 95 toyota celica won't start, after I...
• oil temp confusion
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 00:00:14 -0400
  I just installed an oil temp gauge into my 71' transporter I have never used one before. In most of my reading everything has...
• Re: Tire Size? Conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 11:30:41 -0700
  ...ALL MECHANICAL WORK DONE ON MY VW VANAGON IS DONE BY MYSELF, MY VW MECHANIC, OR MY LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP! IT HAS BEEN MY...
• address change please help
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 20:48:16 -0700
  any help here would be appreciated, as messages are probably being sent to my old address and i can't access my old mail...
• Re: List the city where your from and some additional info....
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 23:50:47 -0400
  ...I put up my address and have offer my house (or preferably my patio) to anyone bringing their van to Puerto Rico. ;>P
• Re: early vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir H. Desai
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:54:14 -0500
  Best to stick with stock brakes that are always kept in excellent condition. (My opinion) ^---- i completely agree with the above statement. even with...
• Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 8 Jan 2018 16:58:50 -0500
  Compared to my 64 VW Splitty and my motorcycle, my Westfalia is a safety haven. Also, I don’t go over 90.
• Alternator noise
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wilke
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 15:41:23 -0600
  My alternator on my 87 Syncro is making what sounds like bad bearing noises. What are my options??? Rob 87 Syncro Selfcamperized Deluxe
• Re: gas in ear (OUCH) follow up
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:35:55 -0700
  ...My eardrum is still intact, and I think my hearing is > back to normal (but I'm not telling my wife that- just another...
• Re: Installed a Cubby Door in my Closet
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:23:40 -0400
  ...Same concept is >>> what I used in adding a fridge door to my closet as well as a cubby hole >>> door to my bench...
• Re: Bumper Stickers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 20 May 2002 22:45:10 -0500
  ...I PAY FOR A MOBLILE PHONE SERVICE, MY PHONE IS IN MY CAR, MY CAR IS MY PROPERTY AND MY HOME (if you will...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Friday:_Peace_signs=E2=80=95the_old_ways_live_on?=
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Fri, 1 May 2015 20:53:14 -0700
  ...And I always feel like a loozer when I pass my brethren in my Jaggy. If I leave my Vana-slider open long enough...
• Re: Trip Odometer Myth
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 14:37:17 -0700
  I'm not going to reset my odometer while moving, are you nuts? No it's not because I'm afraid of breaking it...
• Anyone got a dead Dometic?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 14 May 2004 20:07:12 -0700
  ...I'll share my findings with the list when I'm done experimenting. I like my beer and my milk to stay cold when...
• Re: Car Insurance Renewal Time!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 24 Jun 2017 17:52:02 +0000
  My experience with AAA is excellent.  After years of rising homeowners rates with my USAA policy, here in NE FL, I asked my local...
• Help! My Bus is BrainDead!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:11:01 -0400
  ...my local vw mech-a-bud is always proposing that i replace my brain with a carb. altho the gas mileage may suffer a...
• Relay placement on 1980 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:09:31 -0600
  Some time ago I took the relays out of their panel on my 1980 Vanagon to borrow for my 1982. To my dismay, they...
• Don't leave home without it
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 08:50:43 +0100
  * My campervan AKA Pooh - it's a long walk otherwise :) * My Haynes workshop manual (VW bible) tucked in the space underneath the driving seat...
• Weird going-ons!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 6 Sep 2023 13:55:13 -0400
  ...I checked my reservoir and it looked okay. Braking feels normal, I last did my brakes 2016, but my van doesn’t get 3...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:59:27 -0500
  Well i need to add this to the mix In my Pole barn which is also my Upholstery shop my Furniture in the showroom...
• Re: serious vanagon security issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 15:41:39 -0600
  ...as usual, i > left my van on the street by my house in a decent area of oakland and > stashed the faceplate for my...
• "The List"
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 20:13:49 EST
  My wife thinks I have entered some kind of cult now that I have bought my 82 Westie. I reassured her (after sharing some...
• jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:31:27 -0400
  ...tranny from diesel jetta which I think started in 1999 would fit into my auto. tranny from my Vanagon? If yes it would mean...