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• Alcohol + the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 20:08:43 -0600
  ....and, like all motor home/RV-type vehicles, these (campers) have food storage and preparation capabilities and areas. Consumption of food and or beverage...
• Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 19:55:08 -0800
  ...Also he has located an unlicensed care giver to help with bathing, meal preparation and such once or twice a week. But that an...
• Re: Ironic Vanagon sighting in Frozen Tundra
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 7 Jan 2014 19:02:47 -0900
  ...The transport company we used one year to ship our Westy Syncro outside in preparation for a month long road trip made the mistake...
• Bentley says nada about the water pump ?!
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:41:59 -0400
  ...Checked the Bentley in preparation, I can't find anything about the R&R procedure for a water pump, just a picture of it...
• Re: replace cat converter - tough job?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 21:23:39 +0200
  ...My Cat was put in by a respectable shop in the USA, in preparation for the long trip over the Atlantic. Here in Austria...
• Re: Heater fan blower motors
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 21:44:54 -0500
  ...Totally >> rebuilt the heater box in my 'new' Syncro, new everything - in >> preparation for a S America trip that still hasn't happened. Noisy...
• Re: Tiico Party!!!!!! - Godspeed!
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:52:01 EDT
  ...of Cheops, the requisite cases of honey beer stacked up in preparation made the mass of the finished pyramid pale in comparison. One equation...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:15:23 -0400
  ...I know something about good > beans and preparation. But--this is a personal area, just bringing it > up, no flames please--am I the...
• Another lurker comes forward
  Historical mailing list - Elizabeth Chamberlain
  Wed Apr 24 11:20:30 1996
  ...front to back to learn as much as I can in preparation for the inevitable breakdown. The van has been running fairly well. She...
• Model 091 Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 11:09:05 -0700
  In preparation for changing gear oil, I crawl under the van to discover that I don't have the correct size tools to remove...
• Re: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:07:06 EST
  ...Sandblasting is excellent preparation. They have a metallic filler you can use on rough pieces to smooth them out. You spray the stuff on...
• Rear heater core tips
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:24:26 -0500
  ...All i had done was pull the core part way out of the housing in preparation. Before that I had not felt any coolant...
• Wanted. 2.0 L aircooled engine - european version
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:52:30 +0200
  ...Definately!!!!!! (Let it be mine personal "mini-roadhaus") But as a part of my mental preparation, I am going over the possibilities ;-) Kick in...
• Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 08:04:46 -0700
  ...excessive ventilation and splatter-zone offered by the al fresco food-preparation experience, but I'd be less worried about your Westy interior than...
• Rear bearings and grease question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:04:35 -0700
  ...But as I was working on them, and especially when I was mounting one to an angle plate in preparation for drilling to install...
• Re: alternator output voltage?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:28:06 -0700
  ...I just checked mine in preparation for installing an adjustable voltage regulator in my Bosch alternator. I read 13.5V at the battery and...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 08:28:03
  ...It seems this is a meticulous >procedure especially if heads are pitted. > >What's the wisdom on gasket, preparation, and sealant materials? > >John Fleming...
• Re: AW: Proper Storage of volkswagen vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:42:02 EST
  ...it will keep rain/snow/sun off your van. (my friends will tell you, i like those things ;<) good luck with your hibernation preparation...
• FOR SALE: AHU TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:47:26 -0700
  ...Price is $3400 USD, which includes pack on a pallet, delivery to the freight company and preparation of all the paper necessary for exportation...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:33:43 -0300
  ...I had equally assumed removal of all prior gunk would happen during the preparation phase ;-) The clarification is a good thing ... hopefully Brett gets...
• Re: More on Syncro tires.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 14:26:22 -0500
  ...discovered it while putting highway pressure air in the tires in preparation for the 2.5 hour drive back to Baltimore after Syncro de...
• Re: Which Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:24:31 EDT
  ...but when I put the alloys on my old van in preparation to sell it I have decided that I like the way they...
• Re: (LVC) Remembering Andrew Grebneff
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:57:31 -0700
  ...the late Andrew Grebneff, who contributed to the field collection and preparation of many of the fossil specimens of both species." > > I remember Andrew...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:55:41 -0500
  ...It's not a substitute for proper rust removal, surface preparation and recoating. If you do not get rid of all the rust and...
• Re: one step forward. one step back
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:27:10 -0500
  ...one step back In preparation for a long trip with the newly acquired 87 Westy, I installed a new JVC compact disc player. Fit...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:09:01 -0500
  ...I swapped my BFG A/T KOs from my '88 to '82 Westies in preparation for possible snow on our trip this week. I...
• Re: Meineke Brake Job
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 09:53:50 -0700
  ...Last summer, after moving all my stuff out of my house into the garage in preparation for renting it, I started my trip by...
• Re: How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:44:14 -0600
  ...I've done a ton of work on the Westy, in preparation for a much bigger >> road trip in a couple of weeks, that...
• Re: Top-Load Fridge for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:45:38 -0700
  ...12v Computer CPU fan to the sidewall of > the fridge. > As preparation for travel I normally put a container of Ice in my fridge...
• Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - chrisrvanagon
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:24:33 -0700
  ...It's tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.a spx?icid=HMMartagline
• Re: I didn't pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:17:21 -0600
  ...If I have time I'll check the timing and idle speed but the only other 'special' preparation is making sure the engine is...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 2 Apr 2017 17:04:05 -0400
  ...You might also start spraying the starter mounting bolts with PB Blaster in preparation for removing the starter as it could easily be the...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:04:41 -0800
  ...Techron for decades as part of every 2 year smog test > > preparation. I use 1/2 bottle to 1/4 tank gas. Drive hard...
• '57 Resoration Preparation
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 10:23:21 MST
  In hopes to one day have the Pioneer in the class with those Califonians who demand no less than $16,995 for their 21...
• VW Club of Central NY - VW show 2008 THIS SUNDAY
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:44:55 -0400
  ...VWCCNY - VW show 2008 THIS SUNDAY This is just a last minute reminder while the VWCCNY crew are making final preparations for the 2008...
• Re: POR 15 in the seems
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:26:59 -0800
  ...working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in preparation for the arrival and application of POR 15 treatment. �Who knew that...
• Re: Travel.. yeap, this is why I own a van.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:58:14 -0400
  ...On top, they all cost big money and none ($$) is coming in when travelling, but with a lot of preparation anything is possible. We...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:48:57 -0400
  ...Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > I've pulled the sliding windows off both sides of Mellow Yellow in > preparation to having the windows tinted* tomorrow...
• Road Trip (was Seattle area storage/assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:13:05 -0900
  Thanks to all whom offered storage for our `87 Westy Syncro in the Seattle area in preparation for the Road Trip my family is...
• Re: For those with automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:47:38 -0800
  ...But my transmission ran just fine afterwards. > On Feb 19, 2015, at 5:38 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In preparation for...
• Christmas Eve Breakdown
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 20:46:36 -0800
  ...We got home at 3:30 and had to be up at 7:30 to start preparation of the Turkey dinner for Becky's...
• Re: O2 sensors - OEM or after-market?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 06:40:00 EDT
  ...her van today. _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) preparation begins tomorrow. We ARE gonna miss you ! Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• Re: bathtubs
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:03:05 -0500
  What? Do we have some kind of strange traveling orgy in the making here? Or perhaps preparation for a Bathtub Gin party? To the...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:02:44 -0700
  ...Then in hectic preparation for a trip he decided to change his oil, removing the oil and filter to drain over night. The next...
• Re: Paint code questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:25:21 -0800
  well then, what paint and preparation process did you use, and how well did it hold up ? and glossy, flat, satin, etc. ? what I...
• Re: preparation for engine converstion
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:51:59 -0500
  Dave, What engine are you planning to install? Some recommendations may be specific to your engine choice. Gary dave rosman <david@PIMBASWORLD.COM> wrote...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:48:53 -0800
  I have been using Techron for decades as part of every 2 year smog test preparation. I use 1/2 bottle to 1/4...
• Re: Trip to S. America
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 08:01:02 MST
  ...not trying to discourage the trip; just encourage preparation. If you can arrange for passage on a boat from Panama to Columbia or Venezuela...
• Trip Report:Out of Austin, into the frying pan...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 18:03:08 -0400
  ...Even with all of our preparations, all has not been easy. The bus has had a propensity for running hot, and I was doodleing...
• 85 Vanagon partscar
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:43:37 EDT
  Hi everyone, I'm taking apart a 1985 vanagon in preparation for taking the carcass to the crusher. If anyone is interested in parts...
• Re: Welding a bell housing????
  Historical mailing list - The Skylight Guy
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 23:39:29 -0800
  ...It is tricky, but there are a few things you can do in preparation even if you don't know how to weld. Even...
• Re: Paint preparation resource - sources
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 11:34:44 -1000
  Don't understand what you mean by 'good resource' .. you mean where to buy paint prep materials like sand paper and primer and all...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:03:53 -0700
  ...Techron for decades as part of every 2 year smog test > preparation. I use 1/2 bottle to 1/4 tank gas. Drive hard...
• Re: Frozen Windshield Washer Fluid Tip
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:05:36 -0500
  ...directions to the table to determine how much alcohol is left. Preparation Method Percent Retained Alcohol added to boiling liquid & removed from heat 85...
• Re: tranny leak at stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:30:22 -0600
  ...Yesterday > I went to drain the old tranny fluid out in > preparation for my Redline MT90 only to find > a leak. Whoa, that Redline...
• Re: sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 15:58:17 -0500
  ...I have pulled the entire interior and all the glass in preparation > for bodywork and a complete respray. it has been brought to my...
• Westy innards out and a no-rust rust question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:22:43 -0700
  ...closet pieces I removed the rest of the interior cabinets in preparation for my soundproofing. The bare interior is very spacious! The B-Quiet...
• Re: Body Work 'Leading'
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 11:21:45 -0300
  ...1) preparation: electric drill etc + wire wheels, sandpaper, get the surface CLEAN and SHINEY, then wipe down thoroughly with Methylated Spirits. Do not touch...
• Re: Van on Bring a Trailer
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:59:56 -0600
  ...When I got the first water cooled<BR>vanagon (an 84) after few years I realized that trip preparation no longer<BR>included a...
• Re: Methane and beans (in a vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 May 2010 09:31:12 -0500
  ...Others > have mentioned that they have a "no beans in the van" policy, while still > others have spoken of proper preparation of refried beans...