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• Re: Need rear brake backing plates
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:49:56 -0700
  ...So now I can compare the lifespan of ATE with the China made unit installed last month on the other side... (I have another...
• NOS Parts BARGAINS! (& more Syncro air filters)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Feb 1999 16:27:05 -0500
  ...Brake Pads, in orig VW box (made by Girling), 86-up Vanagon & Syncro, $19.95/set Brake Pads, ATE (another orig supplier to VW...
• Re: Rear Brake Confusion - Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:43:34 -0500
  ...You > also mentioned ATE wheel cylinders but gave no part number - only > commenting the dealer's are not a choice here. Maybe I'm...
• Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 8 May 1999 10:53:26 -0400
  >I was driving in my Westy yesterday, and I drove over a cat! > >Distraught, I went to the closest house and knocked on the...
• Re: Help in northern Ontario...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:36:00 -0700
  ...of course, the bearing eploded and the disk > ate > the spindle... > > So those 2 girls are in need of a left spindle, the mechanic...
• Re: There once was a dog...(that ate a Multivan sofabed)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:34:33 EDT
  ...My dog "ate" a 10 x 10" > square out of one of the inserts. > > The other tastey item was the female (cable) side of...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:15:24 -0700
  ...I'll grab a new cylinder locally > today, > > and I've ordered the rest from Autohausaz, as they have ATE cylinders, > and a > > good...
• WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:14:58 -0800
  ...I have the misfortune of having ATE calipers on my Syncro 16 so those will not me a good source of parts. I see...
• Re: Unreadable posts (was also: Vanagon List Archives: ATechnical Problem)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:32:24 -0700
  Not possible as listserv just processes raw text, fonts are rendered by the software you use to read emails. -Mark On Tue, Apr 27...
• Re: need brake caliper help
  Historical mailing list - Cheryl L. Summers
  Wed, 6 Jul 94 21:32:26 EDT
  ...Occassionally i would start it up > and tool down the drive. > > > Ater hitting the road for about 15-20mins yesterday, i smelled burning > brakes...
• coolant
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 08:23:45 -0400
  ...problem sooner than necessary, if I don't spend the monto use the best coolant and the cleanest ater now. Your thoughts? Thanks, Woody
• FOR SALE: 82 Diesel Westfalia and 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 10 May 2008 08:31:44 -0700
  ...http://hasenwerk.ca/82dieselwesty4sale/ 1985 Vanagon 5 passenger - 1.9L engine ate a valve other than that in good shape, BC registration. http://hasenwerk...
• Re: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 May 2013 09:40:05 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420614&highlight=push+bar And also on a website out of Quebec for Atelier SPK...
• Re: Wheel cylinders with springs?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:42:05 -0700
  ...I will be looking out for ATE then. I figure it'll be another 10 years before I look at these again, so I...
• Re: Big Brake options
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:54:48 -0400
  Hi Thomas, Do you know if your old booster was functioning correctly? Is it possible that either a new ATE or BMW would have...
• Re: poptops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 8:32:55 EST
  ...Westy pop-top?" > > --- > > Well, Patrick, it depends on how recently you ate spinach and Wheaties. > > /martha > A tougher question is how long does it...
• FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 08:53:47 -0600
  ...It came out of a CV series Type IV engine that ate a head after it dropped a valve seat. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up...
• Re: German parts Was: Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 10:13:47 -0400
  ...For example, I have seen FAG bearings made in Japan and Brazil, and ATE brake drums are now made in Italy. Even "dealer" parts...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 11:59:53 -0600
  ...these are brand new ATE drums from GoWesty and came in sealed boxes. The previous drums showed zero wear and were installed new made...
• Re: Sunbrella Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:17:35 -0800
  I don't know if it is a woman making these :>) , but I will be getting my next one from them. � http://www.atelierspk...
• Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:31 +0000
  Quality wise ATE brand has been the most consistent, rarely a comeback due to being out of round. Many other brands are re=packaged...
• Fuel econmy and VW Camper Family
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:06:37 -0500
  ...Was planning on going to a pre-T= hanksgiving meet organized by VWCamperFamily which was close by but unfortun= ately couldn't make it...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:43:37 -0700
  yes, for the right hand side ( passenger's side of your 83.5 vanagon ) hellava deal ....brand new Ate caliper for $ 140. Aparently BD...
• Re: window screens
  Historical mailing list - John Fried
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:46:43 -0400
  ...My '85 came with someones atempt to improvise some screens (velcro > glued to the frame and around a piece of screen so it sticks...
• Bleeding brakes. Motive, si!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:27:53 -0700
  ...make sure we got totally fresh fluid to all four brakes. ATE Super Blue/Gold are my brake fluid of choice. My only problem...
• Re: Heat in a '74
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 20:51:57 -0400
  ...Sometimes a bit wavy to look through, might have been something I ate though. tim, learing at you.
• 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 11:21:34 -0700
  ...I doubt it but maybe gas ate some of it off and that's what I see? Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 11:58:24 EST
  ...and money fixing non-leaking heads only to have the problem crop up in another 20k miles 'cause the JB weld ate your gaskets.
• Re: John Wallace and A Black Bear
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:36:45 -0700
  ...a curious and hungry bear > ripped through his pop top and ate him, and his little dog, too. May he, and > this thread, rest...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 8 May 2005 16:06:22 -0500
  ...www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5010D700T& c > >ategoryid=27400> > > Has anyone cooked pizza in one of those Coleman ovens? > > > > Rob...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:24:35 -0700
  ...Just plug in and use standard H4/9003 bulbs 55w/60. > > > http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vw-T25-Twin- > Headlamps_W0QQitemZ180053042136QQihZ008QQc > ategoryZ76066QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Just email...
• Made In The Shade
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:27:09 -0700
  ...Afterward, we ate tomato sandwiches, loafing in the warm, apple-scented sunshine, admiring our handiwork, & trading Mexican camping adventure stories. ShadyBoy's are available...
• Re: Vangon brake cylinder quality differences?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 30 May 1998 18:30:15 -0100
  ...The "original equipment" ones are by ATE and FAG. Note that I'm not calling them German; both ATE and FAG are now sourcing...
• Re: Bus Depot Sucks HUMOR
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 17:22:17 -0600
  ...I paid 80$ from a local source for the same ATE clutch cylinder that Bus Depot sells for about 37$ You just can't...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:39:42 -0800
  On 10/30/05, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > > > Frankly, I can't say I've ever had reason to compare the...
• Help looking for Dometic Fridge Parts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 May 1999 19:42:37 -0700
  ...Maybe the dog ate them? Any help on aquiring these door inserts/retainers would be greatly appreciated and you will toasted to next time...
• Re: satellite antenna placement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 11:52:36 -0500
  ...It says in the > manual to mount the atenna 6" from the rear of the van on the roof. I > am looking for suggestions...
• Re: Computer ate my trip report
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:39:12 -0800
  I find it highly amusing that our list marks it's travel mile stones not only by impressive scenic events but also by statistical...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:30:57 -0700
  In southern California On Wed, Apr 15, 2009 at 1:29 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Apr 14, 2009 at...
• OT, brake question for a 2001 TDI Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:35:58 -0400
  ...Any one had any experience with either the Zimmerman cross drilled rotors, or the ATE power disk slotted rotors on a Jetta 2001 TDI...
• Re: Help in northern Ontario...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:32:23 -0700
  ...of course, the bearing eploded and the disk ate the spindle... So those 2 girls are in need of a left spindle, the mechanic...
• Re: After market carp
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:20:16 -0500
  ...Didn't pay, ate everyone's food, drank their > beer. Eventually the non-payment aspectcaused them to all be evicted. > > Upon packing up to...
• Re: 77 Westy - Uneven brakes on front end after sitting a year.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:11:16 -0400
  ...These are ATE brakes, not Girling. Would appreciate any experience people have had with this? > Thanks, > Courtney
• Re: Decent grab loop?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:09:30 -0700
  Maybe some small rodent ate through the innards of your strap-on the van handle. Same as a bug's. Where's you get...
• Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 06:08:52 -0600
  ...was wondering if > there's a n easy way to determine which style--Girling or ATE--that I > have without removing a wheel. > > Jim >
• 91 GL HEAD GASKETS/WATERPUMP
  Historical mailing list - marti
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 12:27:24 -0800
  HI I RECENTLY HAD THE COOLANT TUBE(THE LONG ONE BACK TO FRONT) FAIL AFTER REPEATED ATEMPTS TO FIX. ENDED UP WITH HEAD GASKET...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:16:20 -0500
  ...aren't any Grizzlies in CA? Should I restart the "Urban > Myth" pics w/ the Grizzly in Alaska that ate the hunter? > > Grin, > > Tom
• KMM master cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 08:11:24 -0500
  ...I try not to ever buy the cheapest, but I only have two choices here, and my sensibility tells me to buy the ATE...
• Gland Nut Overtorque
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 10:59:33 -0600 (CST)
  ...John trick of the chisel on the gland nut, and we ate off two points of the nut without budging it. We ended up...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 14:48:13 -0500
  ...On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 2:39 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > I just look on my 1985 they are ATE...
• ATTN: to those looking for Tom w/ the decouplers
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 20:59:00 EDT
  ...The damn virus from SA ate my hard drive so I'll be beginning from scratch whem I get home. I'll be glad...
• Re: where is the best buy for drums and rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:49:32 -0500
  ...For 80-85 Vanagons we can get ATE rotors and ATE pads for the front as well. Just because it has the VW emblem...
• Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 27 Apr 2014 09:09:35 -0600
  ...So I finally put new high quality ATE drums on and it still does it! So I wasted my money! Is it possible a...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 14:36:28 -0800
  ...I'll bet every mid-twentieth century hobo who ever cooked over a jungle fire ate stew out of a coffee pot. Right out...
• Re: The case of the missing brake fluid.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 15:45:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...I did not notice it by the loss of brake fluid but rather the problems that occurred when the brake fluid ate a hole...
• Re: remove from list NVC
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 17:29:41 -0700
  ...Yung Und Randy! On 5-Dec-06, at 4:20 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > ate: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:13:25 -0800...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:12:46 -0700
  ...I may leave it in place when the ATEs arrive > > just to compare lifespan in a few years. Who knows, maybe the ATE will...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:12:31 -0700
  ...I may leave it in place when the ATEs arrive > just to compare lifespan in a few years. Who knows, maybe the ATE will...
• Instrument cluster light issues
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Mon, 17 May 2021 21:02:31 -0400
  ...A mouse ate it on me. So I finally got the 2.8mm open barrel connector to fix it so I wire everything up...
• Re: Free vanagon parts in California
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:53:21 EST
  ...I picked up the free tranny, ATE > brake calipers, brake MC & booster. I gave the brakes to a fellow Vanagoner > who needed them. Yes...