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  • Re: Rotten Head Studs (and names)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:15:58 -0600
    >> >> >> By the way, for reasons I don't understand entirely, the right front >> hubcap on my '66 standard bus is named "Carl". >> >> -Dyer Lytle...
  • Re: Vanagon Trivia (CDN model '91 MV)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:10:15 EST
    In a message dated 12/28/05 5:58:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: > Robert, it's a '91 Multivan...
  • Re: Swapping a tach for the clock?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:21:45 -0800
    Sure, they were standard in the vast majority of 85-91 models. Both models of 84 Wolfys also had them but without the green...
  • Re: Help removing stripped CV joint bolts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:30:05 -0500
    Chris, For things like that I use Craftsman impact grade (not the standard ones) "Bolt-outs". The standard ones require that you turn them...
  • Mr. Buddy heater clone review
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:58:47 -0800
    ...Heater standard for $75 and bought it. It�s about the size of a shoebox (hiking boot box, actually), takes a standard 1 lb...
  • Re: another edition of the dictionary ...
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 4 Jan 1995 16:10:15 -0800 (PST)
    ...STANDARD: Upper mid range model of bus with nicer interior components than the kombi but without the extra trappings of the deluxe. Standards have...
  • Re: gas tank replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Mon, 22 Sep 1997 10:43:41 +0200
    ...1) How much will a new fuel tank cost? Standard 60 Liter DM 650.00 at VW dealer DM 100.00 at salvage yards...
  • 2008 VW Bus Calendars - READY FOR PURCHASE
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:11:38 -0700
    ...VW Busses of the World Vol 4 - Standard Calendar VW Busses of the World Vol 4 Editor's Choice - Premium Calendar VW Syncro's...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - james kennard
    Sat, 20 Jul 96 20:11:36 -0700
    are syncro vanagons four wheel drive and can you get them standard? thanks for your help
  • Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:31:14 -0700
    ...miserable a/c...'84 Westy > > > > > There was a Westy (from Florida) at BBTA this past Labor Day with standard > > > Westy a/c which had...
  • (Friday NVC) I was wrong about the CAFE standards
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:45:59 -0700
    ...The CAFE standards changed in 2011: "Now, automakers' mileage targets vary depending on the "footprints" of the vehicles they sell-the area between the...
  • Re: Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC]
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:26:45 -0700
    ...These are > similar to a regular sleeping bag - just made of a thinner fleece > material. > They are standard sleeping bag size and two can...
  • Re: Shock options?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 07:46:19 -0400
    By "factory lowered" I assume that you are referring to the springs that were standard (not an option) in the GL and Carat models...
  • Re: Suburu/Golf debate
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sat, 6 Jan 2001 17:46:51 EST
    In a message dated 1/6/01 2:01:28 PM Pacific Standard Time, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << Here in British Columbia where there...
  • Re: westy standard
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Tue, 26 May 1998 16:45:56 -0400
    ...Wow, > am I feeling lucky! > Mark Rokus >> > > There was a calf-turd brown one of these "Standard Westy's" (with BIG back > seat) for...
  • Re: RPM?MPH
    Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
    Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:44:25 -0500
    thanks Dennis! by the way,my tires are P185/75R14 is that the standard tire? Mike
  • Re: Weekenders & Westy Weekenders & Wolfsburg Westy Weekenders.....
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:38:53 -0500
    ...The Vanagon Multivan was a model in 1990 & 1991 and my Camper standards, it wasn't much of a camper because it didn't...
  • Parts for sale, cheap
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:11:59 -0500
    Parts for sale, most off a 1987 GL Syncro Westfalia (shipping extra): - driver's side door, w/ crank windows, standard mirror, no interior panel...
  • Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:30:33 -0500
    I could be wrong about this, but I think the was they got through the 5mph bumper tests is that the standards for cars...
  • What do you use in your parts washer
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Fri, 9 Jun 2006 16:40:19 -0700
    ...I have always been able to buy standard safety solvent which does a good job of degreasing parts as well as has a very...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Nov 2008 (#2008-1177)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 05:38:41 EST
    ...Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: If your gonna use split loom then beware that there are two types, standard duty and...
  • Re: Maintenance Schedule
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:42:48 -0700
    ...A 2001 listing showed 22 states still inspecting according to the old fed standard. It also stated that 8 states were letting their own...
  • Re: Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Vent: @ Electrical Connection?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:17:55 -0700
    ...But the >> installation of this cap is inconsistent as most Vanagons I've >> encountered have just the standard cap (trivia: standard cap is also...
  • Re: FS Air Cooled Parts and Full Engines
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:30:56 -0600
    ...crank, standard, will polish to marginal std or >turn .010/.010 $50.00 >2) CV and other Stock crank, standard polished to standard $100...
  • Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 12 Feb 2003 16:25:37 -0700
    ...The VDO hose comes with standard threads. I have always used standard thread as well with no problems. Is there anyone out there who...
  • Re: Calif: Buying out of state
    Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 16:10:25 -0700
    ...A 49 state (federal) vehicle is not required to > meet California standards. A 1986 vehicle is not required to meet 2003 > standards. > > Mike Snow...
  • Re: Who is radio code contact?
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 22:46:46 -0700
    Uh, that would be me! Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles Peyton Cramer VW "Imua Camper Co." wrote: > Bought an 87 Standard (Ultra standard...
  • Re: water tank drain cap
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 3 May 2004 21:43:35 -0500
    I think a standard outside water faucet cover will work. I'm just guessing on this because a standard garden hose will screw onto...
  • Re: Video Display Question
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:13:24 -0400
    ...the fact that USB is cheaper for manufacturers and Firewire (Apple product) is slightly different than the IEEE standard. The standards difference is minimal...
  • Bolt-on Empi Valve cover question
    Historical mailing list
    1 Feb 95 11:16
    I all, I've heard some bad stories about bolt-on valve covers - like they can leak as much as the standard clip-on...
  • Re: Auto/Standard
    Historical mailing list - t bill
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:32:13 -0700
    ---tonyd <tonyd@CANDESA.COM> wrote: > > hey list, > > Could anyone give me pros/cons in regards to an automatic versus a > standard vanagon? > My wife...
  • Van Steering Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:59:36 -0000
    Hi, Thinking of changing the standard wheel in the van as the horn button (its definately the button not the connections) no longer works...
  • Re: 4WD/Syncro stickers on a 2WD
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 21:49:04 EST
    In a message dated 3/3/00 9:42:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, beersgood@YAHOO.COM writes: << I was wondering if one could...
  • Re: Limping home from GA... 1982 Tranny needed.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Mar 2005 01:42:54 EST
    In a message dated 3/1/05 5:42:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA writes: > Just a quick note to ask...
  • 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons Question
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Stewart
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:26:06 -0500
    Do 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagons have the side skirts and alloy wheels as standard equipment? Kurt (philly)
  • Re: Bearing sizes (?)
    Historical mailing list - Racer X
    Wed, 14 Oct 1998 21:25:13 +0000
    ...You are probably right in the standard 0.010" that was taken off. What would be the consequences of putting the standards on? Low...
  • Re: help fitting van in garage
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:08:07 -0700
    ...I guess garage door height standards might be regional or perhaps the homes I have been looking at predate the 84" standard. Good advice...
  • Re: 81/82 Westy differences
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 1995 23:15:55 -0400
    ...According to my manual, the rear seat setup's one of the differences between the standard and deluxe models. I could be wrong but...
  • Re: Bentley wiring diagrams
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:55:43 -0700
    >In the beginning of the chapter on the wiring diagrams in my Bentley manual >It says it uses the AWG American Wiring Gauge standard...
  • RE: Want A List Coffee Mug???
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Fri, 08 Nov 1996 10:38:52 -0800
    ...Funky tapered insulated plastic mug, shaped to fit in standard skinny > car cup holders.(with lid) This also seems appealing for Bus use, but...
  • Re: Statistical Question (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:55:42 -0800
    LOL On 2/12/07 3:52 PM, "Aaron Pearson" <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > standard deviation is insufficient for perverted statisticians. > > aaron > '87 syncro...
  • Re: Oil pressure standard -- 13.1 or 29 PSI?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:23:21 -0700
    ...Oil pressure standard -- 13.1 or 29 PSI? > I installed an oil pressure gauge on my 89 GL and > I measure 22 PSI at...
  • FS: 15" wheels and snowtires, fit vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Dec 2000 10:07:48 EST
    ...from an audi turbo quattro (UrQ) coupe. -------------------------snip------------------------------------- In a message dated 12/18/00 9:59:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, mdeltergo@hotmail...
  • Re: 5 speed tranny question
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 21:58:47 +1300
    >The 5 speed transmission was standard on all manual T3s >worldwide since they went watercooled in 1983 ... >EXCEPT in North America. > >Dunno why, but...
  • Re: LED Headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:32:49 -0400
    ...Means it meets certain standards not to start fires or cause injuries. Has nothing to do with lighting or road performance. You need to...
  • Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:06:09 -0500
    ...In the ISO (International Standards Organization) series it will have an 18 mm head and in the JIS (Japan Industrial Standard) it will be...
  • Re: H-4 lights
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Fri, 7 May 1999 18:49:48 -0500
    ...Blame it on NHTSA, who refuses to upgrade the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (lamps and reflective devices) to the better European...
  • Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:55:03 -0500
    ...What sales pitch? My post dealt strictly with tire safety standards and nothing else. Not once did I even mention, even in passing, any...
  • Re: OEM battery specs
    Historical mailing list - Jake Bryant
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:32:37 -0500
    ...What about OEM Cold Cranking Amperage requirement? Any idea? On 4/11/07, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > Standard battery is a Group...
  • Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:50:19 -0500
    ...27-8.50-14 BF Goodrich T/A KO on the standard 5.5" x > 14" rims > I don't quite understand how a...
  • Re: Lighter Receptacle '88
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 03:29:49 -0500
    ...I believe > that it is larger diameter than the american standard. I tried to get a > different receptacle at my local VW dealer, but...
  • Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer differenc...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:49:47 EST
    In a message dated 12/15/05 7:48:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > That one even has the rare...
  • Re: 15" Spare
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 13:28:19 EST
    In a message dated 4/1/06 8:09:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, medwards1@TRIAD.RR.COM writes: > . Does that mean it > won...
  • Re: Unusual back seat? FREEEEE
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 00:08:07 EST
    In a message dated 3/7/07 11:24:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > I was just browsing the ads...
  • Re: Statistical Question (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:41:37 -0700
    ...If that's a statistical answer, the Standard >> Deviation >> is >> 4.2...... Is the std. dev. always 10%? grin My vanagon always operates w...
  • Re: Air cooled mileage
    Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
    Fri, 23 May 2008 09:58:10 -0400
    ...Not great by today's standards, but better than a Chevy in 1980. I get about 200 miles per tankful. ...JMM On May 22...
  • Wanted 1986-1990 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jean S. Howland
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 11:49:34 PDT
    Standard transmission-grey interior-have 1983-possibly trade with cash- located in Mass.-decent body/decent engine etc.
  • TOW BAR
    Historical mailing list - Chris Almida
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:22:56 -0800
    Does anyone know if there is a tow bar setup that can be used to tow a standard transmission Vanagon?
  • Re: Correct hub caps
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
    Tue, 31 May 2005 14:01:47 -0700
    We had an 85 that we bought new and it had the flat gray ones as standard issue.
  • Porsche seats in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:35:56 +0000
    Has anyone tried using Standard Porsche seats in a Vanagon? Most Porsche seats are made by Recaro