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• Re: Road rage cause--Diesel powered vanagons - Driving Slow
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 17:49:20 -0700
  ...a circle with a stylized VW in >it... > > Yes, the Universal Sign of slowness. Some might discuss the pros and cons of manual vs...
• Re: New Engine + New Oxy Sensor = Off Idle Stumble Problem??
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:03:36 -0700
  ...When the new engine I went in, I replaced >injectors, hoses (fuel and water) and a Bosch "universal" three wire >Oxygen Sensor. > > >I think...
• Re: fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Larry L. Meyer
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 13:24:29 EDT
  ...Am I missing anything? Why so expensive for the fuel >pump---------and--------are there any universals that would work? One of >the sales reps...
• Re: STOP IT ALREADY! Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:06:57 -0700
  ...I always thought it was called the universal solvent because it is so common.. and about the first thing you would try using to...
• Re: syncro driveline universal joints
  Historical mailing list
  18 Sep 96 11:08:34 PDT
  I recently got a quote from the VW dealer for an axle for my '80. For a new axle (complete with 2 CV's...
• Re: Increasing horsepower
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 07:36:21 -0400
  ...There is no one universal mandated TBO for aircraft engines. Here is an example of the recommended TBO for Lycoming engines - http://home.earthlink...
• Re: Like an Old pair of Jeans
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:01:51 -0500
  ...Works slick as a whistle.It was designed as a universal unit because apparently Volkswagen used several different distributor/manifold types and it's...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:16:04 -0700
  sorry, the subject was water, not acidic or basic solutions not splitting hairs, just being accurate. "water is the universal solvent" not water plus...
• Re: VC failure symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 01:55:25 UT
  You probably have a bad center drive shaft o r universal joint. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon mailing list On Behalf Of Dan Soiney...
• Syncro Tranny/drive shaft indexing
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:29:41 EDT
  ...I have read mention of the need to index your drive shaft when removing it for universal joint repair. Indeed, on my westy when...
• Re: Armrest Pin Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 18:23:28 EST
  ...these pins? > > > > Thanks, > did you try a hardware store? its a universal set pin size im sure.. if you cant find one i might...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:43:45 -0500
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with > any unmodified "universal" set. > >
• Re: engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:30:51 -0800
  ...Do the standard universal style engine stands work well for VW engines?
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:49:57 -0400
  ...Not quite universal. The slide adjustment levers are on different sides. Either seat will work on either side though. mark D, i knew you...
• Fuel Pump Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 May 2010 20:22:02 -0400
  ...Has anyone used a Universal?? or any other then the OEM Bosch Pump? Now just to state this is the Bostig Zetec but the...
• Re: New Engine + New Oxy Sensor = Off Idle Stumble Problem??
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:21:27 EDT
  I had a similar problem with the same Bosch universal 3-wire sensor that was corrected by cleaning up the ground connection for the...
• Folding table "push-push" latch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:01:34 -0400
  Specific to '89 but I suspect universal application... The latch holding the folding table into its cavity in the wall needs periodic oiling. If...
• Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:12:21 -0300
  ...The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate. I�m not...
• Re: CV joint info
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 12:09:48 -0500
  ...The car in question is a Jetta, but the principles are universal. Full colour, and full of useful tips-definitely worth a look! All...
• Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jun 1995 09:14:55 -0400
  ...Does anyone know of a local place I could shop for one of these??? (New England) Is there a universal rack avail. thru some...
• "Ford style" starter soloniod - good for battery relay?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:53:53 -0400
  ...Would one of those "universal Ford style" starter soloniods work? They are made to work at heafty battery currents, but not for long periods...
• Re: Glove Box key
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:49:34 -0400
  ...AM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > There is not a "universal" glove box key. The stock lock used code series SC, and there...
• Re: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 21 May 2008 15:56:36 -0700
  ...Air intake > > You won't find a direct fit application, it's going to be whichever of > their universals happens to fit your combination...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:39:22 -0600
  ...Andrew On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone have any experience with this 'universal' part...
• Re: More HELP!!! Rochester, NY Area!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:36:20 -0700
  ...universal Imports of Roch. (716) 381-8677 www.universalimport.com Good Luck. Joel 89 Syncro Westy --- Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.YALE.EDU> wrote: > > Attention...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:42:14 -0500
  ...grey (parrot), I received the > > following question. > > > > "If it's a universal solvent, what do you keep it in?" > > > > Pensionerd. > > > A magnetic field induced...
• Window Crank Extenders
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 15:46:07 -0500
  ...Window crank spacers Universal dave dave@251.org
• Re: Rear hatch lock source
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2005 11:26:40 EDT
  ...Can anyone tell me where I can find > a lock machanism designed for power locks? > > Also, I purchased a universal sliding door contact set...
• Re: Mufflers re-dux (pipe strangeness)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:59:07 -0600
  ---- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > A local shop has offered to put a "universal" muffler on including tail > pipe, > > everything welded, for...
• Re: Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:58:12 -0500
  Ric, it is the universal that links the rack to the steering column. This is how they feel when they start to go bad...
• Re: Other Engine Swaps
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:53:48 -0500
  ...It would seem the availability of the engines and almost universal availability of parts would have driven more conversions. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:21:53 -0500
  ...seats are universal >>>> left or right. >>>> >>>> >>> >>
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:49:51 -0700
  ...http://www.buy.com/prod/hood-prop-universal-clamp/224158257.html?listingId=230426198&s_kwcid= Just in case ..... It gets stowed in the rear...
• Re: Behr, of a price, A/C unit
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:30:31 EDT
  ...are they made specifically for a vanagon? or something Universal that "can be made to fit with *slight* (aka major) modifications"....? chris Actually, a...
• burred spark plug threads
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:57:36 -0500
  ...Are spark plug threads pretty much universal? Thanks, Jake 82 air cooled West
• RE: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  6 Oct 1994 10:12:23 +1000
  There is also a little nylon and metal universal joint thingo on the end of the selector shaft where it joins the gearbox selector...
• Re: Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:51:26 -0800
  ...Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L I dropped my Vanagon engine then tried to attach to my 'universal' engine stand. Oops...is there an...
• Re: cruise control speedometer sensor
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 17:49:58 -0700
  >John, >I sell a Hall effect VSS that fits in the stock cruise sensor hole in '86 and >++++++++++ >Universal Hall effect VSS fits '86...
• Re: shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:58:26 -0500
  ...commented when the van was inspected that it could be the Universal > Joint sticking?) > > I believe that this problem is directly related to have...
• Re: Aux battery...again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 17:40:09 -0600
  Here's a link to Universal Battery's web site: http://www.ubcbattery.com/aboutus.htm Their WATS number is (800) 749-0222. I...
• Re: Cleaning up CV joint for spare
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 21:41:52 -0400
  ...In my 42 years experience with Lobro CV joints, Valvoline Dura-Blend Extreme Pressure grease for disc brake wheel bearings, suspensions, universal joints & constant...
• Re: A few years off-topic
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 10:23:25 -0800
  ...cut the bulb holder out and replace it with with a universal style replacement from your local Flaps . Take your original housing and Sent...
• Re(2): Re(2): Towing a Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 13:18:05 -0500
  ...to disconnect the driveshaft or other normally connected drive parts, like universal joints? What would be the best method to disconnect the driveshafts? Thanks...
• steering U-joint Re: Looking for part
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:26:28 -0500
  ...W Gary McEachern wrote: > Hello > I'm looking for the universal joint that goes into the steering rack > on a van with power steering...
• Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:35:16 -0500
  ...It is a universal key that fits all the tanks. If you have the earlier tank filler, you'll find it hinged at the...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:54:43 -0500
  ...Water is a "universal solvent," meaning that many substances dissolve in it, because it is a polar, covalent compound. However, it is far from...
• Re: Missing key for water hook up.....
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:19:54 -0700
  ...Are there replacements available anywhere? I wasn't > sure if they used a standard key for all of these that would be universal on...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:03:20 -0400
  ...It shouldn't be listed as a "Westy Vanagon," which is universally understood by VW enthusiasts to mean a Westfalia-Werke GmbH conversion. Much...
• Re: AL Knol Decoder Software was Snakes in a Bus
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:24:55 -0800
  ...Isn't that the universal sign for, "You're number one?" I always flash that sign to people who cut me off in my...
• From the first seed of life, tgif !
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:00:56 EST
  ...Here we are one with the Earth and know her as our Mother, and through her our heavenly Father, the universal power. You can...
• Rear Hatch Lock '90 Carat to '85GL???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 12:53:24 -0400
  ...I thought there might be some issues since the Carat had the universal lock mechanism. Input is greatly appreciated. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie...
• Re: Tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:07:29 -0500
  ...Tool needed > Does anybody know where I can get one of these in the US > http://www.reimo.com/en/52700-handfraese_universal_2...
• Re: Help: broken rear spring in Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Jul 1997 00:48:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...get from acme auto....oh and if your talkin bout the universals I put in a lettere earlier bout goin to the bearing shop...
• Re: Tire cover for AT Grabber
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Jul 2022 21:34:40 -0400
  ...Eric Caron Moonet PVC Thickening Leather Spare Tire Wheel Cover for Car Truck SUV Camper Trailer Universal Fit RV JP FJ,R15 M Black...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:08:15 -0800
  ...So it seems the Sprint 500 might be suitable for a WBX? http://store.haltech.com/usastore/haltech-universal-ecu-kits/platinum-sprint-500...
• Memorial Service for Michele Moriarty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:41:05 -0800
  ...We will hold a memorial service for Michele this Sunday, February 15 at 3PM at the Universalist National Memorial Church, 1810 16th St. NW...
• Re: Syncro CV question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 23:07:46 -0500
  ...Syncro CV question Is there any way to remove the axle shaft from the hub on the front of a Syncro without that universal...
• Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:55:02 -0500
  ...NET> wrote: > I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) > but I would really like two. I also need...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:11:08 -0800
  RE: Universal 12v adapters On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > The power supplies...
• Re: Plastic Ramps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 12:18:56 -0400
  ...your neighborhood? I'm sure they can supply a properly stabilized universal unlatcher at nominal cost, or direct you to a distributor. Some people...