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• Re: David's input on Phaedra's engine power loss
  Historical mailing list - The Gunnings
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 05:42:28 -0400
  Phaedra, Know exactly what you mean about those Mexican roads and Big Rigs. While on the trail to San Christobal a few years back...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 20:43:07 +1300
  ...Also getting a 2.2L Euro Cars >motor installed, so a bit more H.P. >I know the big brakes are obviously better, but...
• Re: Found an 89 Westy - Need Advice on Value
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 12:37:34 -0300
  <FontFamily><param>Times New Roman</param><bigger>Search the archives for FS 89 Westy to get an idea of the asking prices, then search...
• Re: Bigger brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 13 May 1998 05:39:40 -0700
  > Anyone know of bigger brakes for vanagons? Either that or cross drilled, > vented rotors? Any rear discs out there? Talk to Martin Schneider (MSDS...
• How big is an adventurewagen top?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 2 Nov 2005 12:51:55 -0500
  I'm trying to piece together how big an adventurewagen top is. I measured my westy top today and it is 4'7"W...
• Re: No need to jump on breaker bars
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:06:59 -0700
  ...but what about the 46mm axle nuts on a > Vanagon? Tom B.- Big nuts allow you to go over 60 mph w/o overheating...
• Re: Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 07:53:35 -0700
  ...4) Add different springs and different shocks 5) Add a bigger front sway bar with rubber bushings 6) Add a bigger front sway bar...
• Re: What vanagon items did Santa bring you?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Dec 2014 21:46:52 -0600
  Eric, I got push rod tubes seals inboard and outboard and collapsible push rod tubes to fix a roaring big oil leak. Will be...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:14:47 +0000
  ...I'm a big guy ( 6'4", 185lbs) and have big hands. Years ago (many years ago) I was changing the timing belt on...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 11:46:58 -0800
  ...GW bigger brakes availability According to GoWesty they got some reports of catastrophic rotor failures with their in-house kit and had to change...
• Re: where to put OEM cup holders?/F
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:44:42 -0700
  funny thing before you posted i was thinking big gulps. now they have coffee big gulps Joe -----Original Message----- From: "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve...
• fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:22:06 -0700
  ...I was thinking to change the veneer of the big wooden panel , the biggest one which lay on the driver side and goes from...
• 2 loves lost. Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 07:36:39 -0400 (EDT)
  Well Looks like I lost big time in court Tuesday. I must pay big $, big Attorny fees, And lost my girl, because of a...
• big bore w/boxers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 06:45:11 EDT
  The 1 mm bigger bore does not reduce the longevity of the cylinder sleeves. The thickness of the cylinder is only reduced by .5...
• Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 16:38:25 -0600
  ...My big "L" Shaped tool won;t work. It's to big! Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Big brake kit for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:40:26 -0800
  Can anyone tell me who had the "big brake kit" for sale that was listed on the list about a week ago??? Thanks, Lee...
• Re: big lots $39 7" digital TV
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 09:56:43 -0400
  ha ha, "I have no disclosures and no relationship with Big Lots Inc." I'm curious how well it works with the built in...
• Rainy Day Starting Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Jul 1996 09:37:27 -0400
  Anytime it rains overnight my '85 Vanagon (Big Blue) will not start in the morning. No evidence of water geting in the engine compartment...
• Re: bigger steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 10 May 1998 18:52:15 -0400
  ...bigger steel wheels >In a message dated 98-05-10 13:47:14 EDT, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: > ><< > Looking for bigger steel rims. Would...
• Re: Happy Thanksgiving + Marginal VW Content
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 18:43:34 -0600
  Really big day here. First theres the celebration of thanksgiving for setting foot on the shores of "The New World" and the finding of...
• Re: pre-87 big brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 23:28:22 -0700
  ...pre-87 big brake kits Oettinger http://www.oettinger.de/ has a big brake kit for the pre-87 vanagon. This kit doesn't...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 11:24:36 -0400
  We have a supplier for our big brake kit. I would have to call them on Monday to see if they have stock. All...
• Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 20:24:54 -0800
  Can anyone tell me about the big brake kit from Eurospec, as seen here: http://www.eurospecsport.com/products/Vanagon/Vanagon%20Page.html Is...
• biggest thing
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Mon, 7 May 2001 18:29:08 -0700
  ...my vanagon is SOOOO big, that once I put ANOTHER vanagon inside it. They said it couldn't be done! mark...
• New Big Brake kit for sale
  Historical mailing list - BillM
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 22:09:08 -0500
  I have a big brake kit from volks cafe for sale. All new never installed. $500 plus shipping. I also have some new lug...
• pre-87 big brake kits
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:17:20 -0700
  Oettinger http://www.oettinger.de/ has a big brake kit for the pre-87 vanagon. This kit doesn't require you to replace the...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:47:02 -0700
  My westy had a previous family that towed a motorcycle trailor through Nevada hauling two pretty big bikes. The mechanic they consulted about the...
• Re: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:29:52 -0700
  We get some pretty big ones here in Arizona but the ones I've seen always have their wings folded so they don't...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit - related Q
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 18:41:34 -0800
  ...however, since then the few people i've asked about the performance of the big brake kit have said that it only improves brake...
• Re: GPS Nuvi 750 - retailer
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:14:06 -0800
  ...http://thoughts-of-dave.blogspot.com/2008/11/danger-bigcameradeals-big-camera-deals.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081112142822AAQc1T7 --- On Mon...
• Re: Big battery installed
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 25 May 2015 12:16:34 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash > > Finally installed my big 200 AHr AGM battery. Location may raise eyebrows.
• Re: alternators
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 09 Jul 94 23:14:32 EDT
  ...The stretch between the battery and the starter is big enough--its just that the othr two stretches are wire too small. Me and...
• Copy of: BIG VW vans
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  29 Nov 96 15:03:13 EST
  ...com DATE: 11/29/96 3:34 PM RE: Copy of: BIG VW vans The owner of "VolksTech" a VW repair shop in Burlington...
• Re: radiator question
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 21:17:54 -0500
  could you send me some info about how they plumbed the rad to cool a bigger engine? maybe they were talking about the diesel...
• Re: Will Porsche transaxle fit in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:36:14 EDT
  ...You can also get your big brake kit from them. Check them out at: >> Chris, IIRC MSDS sells crossdrilled rotors but not a big...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 21:19:29 -0500
  ...Big job--big money Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community.webtv.net/CTONLINE/TerrysHighOnLife
• sway bar size bigger on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 May 2002 19:19:24 -0400
  ...I noticed that the front sway bar on the 85 westy is obviously bigger. Looks like an easy swap, any comments on this? Will...
• Big black ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 May 2004 13:44:30 EDT
  ...switch on number 50 but I can;t remember where the big black ground wire goes, it's coming from the chassis somewhere and...
• Re: Worth of Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:36:17 EDT
  ...Time, botalys@VIDEOTRON.CA writes: > > Can someone tell me if the Big Brake Upgrade worth it ? > > yes..i havent done it yet but i...
• Re: gas prices- a canadian perspective
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:58:25 -0600
  ...Big cubes, big thirst. So if your getting 18 mpg now plan on 8 or 9 on the alcohol. And that's a pretty...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 08:42:41 -0600
  Sounds like a job for a Sweeney Wrench used on aircraft engines to loosen and/or tighten the big nut that held the propeller...
• Re: Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 19 Sep 94 22:54:41 CDT
  ...they have a bigger one, but it was too big for me. i think stuart liked the bigger ones, though. i tried those little...
• fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:03:36 -0700
  ...I was thinking to change the veneer of the big wooden panel , the biggest one which lay on the driver side and goes from...
• Removing the top ball joint.
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:10:57 -0700
  ...A loaned a big mother of a gadget from AUtozone - too big. This one is like a big G-clamp. you use two hollow...
• OEM Vanagon alloy torque spec>??
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:39:11 -0700
  Just came from Big O Tires. Should be called "Big O Load of B.S."! Had them swap the alloys from the '88 Westy...
• Re: What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:59:22 -0400
  ...What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well? > What is the big cylinder in my drivers side rear wheel well...
• Re: Big package. Real big.
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 20:48:58 -0500
  At 05:02 PM 1/2/2007, Nathaniel Poole wrote... >Any advice on shipping a BIG parcel from Bellingham Wa to Ohio? I'm...
• Re: FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:04:05 -0700
  ...rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door) > Folks, this isnt mine, belongs to a friend in NC. this is the hard...
• coolant bleeder #025121421A replacement
  Historical mailing list - jed batchelder
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:07:25 +0000
  ...I only have the two big coolant hoses that run in the back. Im thinking the newer ones have the 4 hoses with the...
• Spring Pads
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 7 Nov 2011 10:38:40 -0700
  I noticed that my spring pads are starting to disintegrate - probably has something to do with the big bang when I go over speed...
• alternative Big Sur sites
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 20:08:30 -0800 (PST)
  Martha, Here's my opinion of the various campgrounds in Big Sur: Pfeifer: 10 Great sites, all tile showers...nicest I've seen. Redwoods...
• Re: Administrator Soliciation for Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Thu, 8 May 1997 16:18:23 -0400
  ...And big big thanks to Gerald Skerbitz! Michael Pelikan '74 Super Sun Bug - see it at http://www.atlcom.net/~csaari/sunbug '93 EuroVan...
• FS 90 Syncro Westy w/ locking F & R diff
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 11:32:03 -0400
  ...param>0000,8000,0000</param><FontFamily><param>Times New Roman</param><bigger><bigger>http://ep.com/ep/mi.html?ad=331345 </underline></color><FontFamily...
• 2nd CORRECTION size of CV bolt socket tool...12 pt 6mm???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 21:00:50 EST
  ...Apparently the 16" Syncros not only have the bigger CV's, they also have bigger bolts. I tired it on both vehicles this time...
• Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 20:19:36 -0400
  Hi Has anyone ever created a big bore diesel engine larger than a 1.9 to fit in a Vanagon? Maybe I watch too...
• Re: It's been almost 5 years that Gerry and I have lived together...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 23:33:20 -0700
  ...It's been almost 5 years that Gerry and I have lived together... > Tom, > We all owe you thanks for a big job very...
• Re: german vanagons accessories
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:30:30 -0400
  ...wheels http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040013_large.jpg towing camper http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg...
• Re: jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:27:55 -0600
  ...It probably can be done, but would it be easier to remove the shroud? >That is a big "oh s**t!" That will teach...
• Re: Santa Barbara shop or..
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:36:29 -0700
  ...Hwy 1 south of Rocky Creek bridge just north of Big Sur is washed out for the next month or longer. Just happened a...
• Re: WBX big valve heads and flow bench results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 08:11:50 -0400
  ...of water as the standard calibration the valve sizes on my big valve heads are 42 MM intakes up from 40 MM and 36...