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'86 Dash, Cracking
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:29:00 -0700
Hey volks, Me dash hadn't been fed for awhile so I bought a large jug 'o Armor All and applied a liberal amount...
Outside Windshield Cover
Historical mailing list - W. Silva
Sun, 8 Jul 2001 15:59:30 -0400
Has anyone found one of those window covers like the larger campers use that will fit the Vanagons? I'm looking for one that...
Re: filling water tank '90GLCamper
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 2 May 2002 11:56:21 -0600
My preference is to go into the rear cabinet where the acces to the tank is, unscrew the large lid which has the "water...
Re: Coolant hose VS tire size?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:01:27 -0500
...Both Bus Depot and Vanagain list different (and more expensive) coolant hoses if the larger tires are factory equiped. Is this a change I...
Re: Let's make this large list EASIER ! !
Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
Sat, 22 Jun 1996 17:11:06 -0400 (EDT)
hmmm, why not put it in digest mode.... jonathan
Re: Syncro Westy FS on the Samba..
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Wed, 23 May 2007 22:23:11 -0400
75 Large. Who does he think he is, GoWesty! John
Re: DC Refrigerator Alternatives
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:33:52 -0700
...the "larger picture" is the same low-rez picture on the linked page (above), just scaled larger so there isn't really more information...
green lane park
Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:12:43 -0400
...I n that same loop are 3 larger sites 48, 49, 50. This area has a large grassy area as a common area. If...
Vanagon Tires Update
Historical mailing list - Kyle
Sat, 11 Jan 1997 16:16:54 -0500
...I would suggest anyone getting new tires to get 195 75 14 or larger. When my two front tires wear out I may get...
Re: Final Drive Plug Size?
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 4 May 1998 19:57:26 -0700
...The thing >is I only want one, not an entire larger allen set. > >My guess is 17mm. Is this correct? > >Thanks in advance > >Bill...
Re: small exhaust leak: which epoxy to use?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 07:51:54 -0400
...Even with larger holes. If the 'weld' tries to slip inside the hole, cover the hole with a piece of masking tape just large...
nice pics
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:23:21 -0800
...Note that many pics are large and "scaled down" to fit on the page. It may take awhile to download a page but I...
Re: Fuel starvation, I think...
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:14:31 -0400
...In addition to extra fuel filtering,it will hold a large quanitity of pressurized fuel for long lown hill treks. At least half a...
Re: Pressing control arm bushings
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:06:14 -0700
...You need a vice large enough to accommodate all parts concerned. IIRC, mine is a 7". I can't recall the brand, but on...
Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 01:38:05 PDT
...Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM> > >David, >You will also need the front radiator hoses for the vans equipped with the >larger 205x70x14��tires. The...
Re: Search for tires
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:53:35 -0800
...On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 6:24 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Syncros have more tolerance for larger tires than 2WD...
Re: Group-41 deep cycle gel-cel battery -payback.
Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
Thu, 17 Apr 1997 09:13:18 -0400
...Can we find out what sort of discount they give for large purchases...like how many it takes to make up a wholesale order...
Re: Gas mileage query for bostig converts
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:53:51 -0500
...or something >> larger? >> I'm getting around 15mpg, city driving, right now and wondering how >> much savings can be realized with larger rims. >> >> Cheers...
Re: modern wheels & tires: some thoughts and many questions
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:00:08 -0400
...stock VW Bus wheels. "Wider" is a misnomer. "Larger" is the right word -- a LARGER offset results in a SHORTER track (the overall width...
84 westy mirror
Historical mailing list - roch roch
Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:56:44 PDT
My passenger side mirror has a small round stick on blind spot mirror located on the top middle of my large mirror. I find...
Was: Winter Westy ShowersNow Zodi
Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
Fri, 25 Jan 2002 18:41:30 +0000
...We use a large sterilite from Wal-Mart(I keep all my camping gear in it). Let me know if you have any experience...
Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:39:56 -0700
Thanks, but let me break it first....ha Miguel
Re: stripped stud hole
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 06:45:11 EDT
...Then ream out the holes on the header pipe flanges just a bit larger than the next larger size. This will allow the pipes...
Re: throttle responce question
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:49:53 -0500
...It has larger intake runners, a nifty full throttle switch and you can also find them in dual Webber configurations. (I've got an...
Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 2 Jul 2013 04:04:38 -0600
If I remember correctly the later hatches have a larger push button and larger hole in hatch for the button. I believe the strikers...
Tires for 14 and 15 in wheels - What fits?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:28:07 -0400
...MXL's are getting thin and I am shopping for something larger with adequate load rating and no clearance problems. As we all know...
Re: Weekender cooking
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 23:59:17 EDT
...when it comes to moving large things around or storage the regular gl vanagons are better, not to mention i use mine as a...
Re: Bus Depot Web Site Problems?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 23 Jan 2003 08:43:54 -0600
fuel inj base seal bus/Vanagon $0.79 311 133 263 How about correcting that description to read Large FI retainer ring. I've...
"Ford style" starter soloniod - good for battery relay?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:53:53 -0400
...Anyway, it's burnt itself out already, so I figured I would replace it with the largest one I could find. QUESTION 1: Would...
Re: [Syncro] ran out of Gas...
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 23 Jan 2004 07:19:21 -0700
...When you empty them they compress as the contents run out so they don't need venting and can be smooshed down to large...
Re: An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 5 May 2007 19:44:32 -0700
...I have the larger > condenser, SD508 compressor, larger radiator fan, and I'm not sure what > for an evaporator fan. It also has the...
Re: 2.1 WBX, larger oil cooler availability?
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 08:04:16 -0400
...2.1 WBX, larger oil cooler availability? Within the last year or so I recall a list member posting a msg. about an aftermarket...
Re: New brakes and pedal question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:36:54 -0400
As other have noted, the new calipers may have a larger bore which requires more volume and thus more pedal travel. However, the larger...
How do you carry your cargo?
Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:14:17 -0800
...Because our vans have such large flat areas, unsecured items tend to roll around while driving. I wonder how everyone else deals with it...
Re: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:49:08 -0800
...Those both use a much larger fan motor and lager wires to > feed it with a direct power feed from the battery for highest...
Re: Removing front passenger seat
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:23:15 -0700
...Thus the fabric covering is also larger. AFAIK around 85 the GL front seats became larger in this way while the swiveling seat vans...
fridge wiring question
Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:28 -0700
...i have a large gauge wire coming off an isolator in the engine compartment coming to an auxiliary battery under the front seat. i...
Re: odometer tires speed error
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Mon, 19 Apr 1999 11:48:33 -0600
...Since a larger tire has a larger circumference, it has to travel farther to produce a revolution. The same number of revolutions as before...
Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:16:51 -0400
...Van has only the large metal filter after the pump. But I have not owed since new like Tom (You the MAN! Tom!) Think...
Fwd: Overheating
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:27:56 -0700
...In addition to the normal large end that opens as it gets hot > there is also a small disc at the other end that...
Re: Is this new gas saver for real?
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:56:14 -0500
...Well, Chevron-Texaco does own the patent on the NiMH battery but won't license it for use in batteries large enough for use...
Combustion chamber size?
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Tue, 20 May 2003 18:19:13 -0700
Does anybody know how large the combustion chambers are on 2.1 head in cc's?
(no subject)
Historical mailing list - Locke Johnston
Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:49:55 -0400
Is it too late to order a vanagon tshirt? Large blue. How does one pay? Locke Johnston 86 vanagon
Re: tire size vs. rpm. the real answer
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:11:38 -0700
...If I do put on larger tires - say 2" larger in diameter - then at 2000 rpm the larger circumference will be covering more ground...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:37:35 -0700
Weird. "Where does Mellow Yellow keep its fuel filter(s)? Normal candidates are small square one before and/or very large cylindrical one after...
Re: Max tire diameter for Carat
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:28:20 -0800
...Max tire diameter for Carat Hi all, What's the largest tire you can cram in a Carat wheel well? Carat's have shorter...
Re: Sizes of large fastners?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Sat, 12 May 2012 11:37:19 -0700
...off the top of their head what size in mm the large crank pulley bolt on a waterboxer is? Also size of rear axle...
Re: Westfalia font?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 11 May 1997 03:10:41 -0400 (EDT)
...Does anyone know what the 'Westfalia' lettering font is called? (The large lettering on the front and back of the roof.) I'm wondering...
Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 08:24:59 -0400
...of highway driving the 2.1 engine has larger intakes and in my case larger valves so I am moving allot more air threw...
Re: Vgon Crash Tests
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:53:22 -0800
...One guy (was it a Wet Westie?? or a vanagon.com'er?) posted photos of his bus after hitting a large pine tree head...
Re: Tire rotating -- when?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:07:03 -0500
...For most of us, it costs nothing, why not do it? Why do you have larger tires on the rear than on the front...
Re: Larger tire front storage was fixing the missing posts
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Sun, 5 Jan 2020 17:29:42 -0800
Eric, I alleviated the “floating tire” syndrome by adding a carriage bolt through the center and a large wingnut on top. Others have used...
Re: Air in the system
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 23:41:56 -0600
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Slider door extension
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:27:26 +0000
Does anyone sell a slider door extension for clearing fender flares or large tires? Todd '88 Westy
Re: yet another tire question
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
Tue, 18 Aug 1998 19:53:14 -0700
...A larger tire with the same pressure should be able to carry a greater load....or the same load with less pressure. As an...
Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 14:44:16 PDT
...Dave L <k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM> > >I'm skeptical that the hose difference has anything to do with >increasing cooling capacity due to the larger...
FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 07 Jul 97 20:42:42 CDT
...this is the much larger van, built by VW and MAN (of Austria). it looks somewhat like the Vanagon/T3, but is larger. an...
Re: Longer range gas tank?
Historical mailing list - BenT
Sat, 25 Sep 2004 04:17:34 -0700
Brien, IIRC Winkler, a German company (aka Das Kraftwerk) still makes the larger tank. Pricey though. They knocked-off lots of Oettinger parts for...
Re: Rocker arm question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:02:56 -0400
...when I got my '85 1.9 the rocker on one side has larger nuts on the adjuster than on the other side. I...
Re: New brakes and pedal question
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:06:10 -0700
That explanation would make sense except that the so called "big brake" calipers are usually with smaller piston area than stock calipers, not larger...