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• Re: Families - what do they know?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:01:11 -0500
  ...Are there some relatives we haven't met?
• Re: Should I Buy this Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 11:41:04 +0600
  ...This is dangerous, besides the obvious possibility of it falling off, the tires could come off the wheels at a relatively low speed, you...
• oil pressure readings
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 18:55:32 -0700
  ...Are these pressures relatively normal? -Mark McCulley '87 syncro Westfalia
• Heat won't shut off all the way
  Historical mailing list - Tom Ervolina
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 14:39:25 -0400
  ...Is this relatively easy to fix? Will I need to do major dissassembly of the heater unit? Again, any tips or hints are wlecome...
• Engine and Transmission Swap Bull: was Thinking Swap ...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:43:54 EDT
  Just have to weigh in over some of the absurd and misleading comments being made here over over the relative merits of the "built...
• missed out on syncro westfalia today
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 17:39:58 -0700
  ...a bit sorry to miss out on what seemed like a relatively rare opportunity at a good price. It was an '87 for those...
• Looking for a good RV service shop in Calgary area
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:33:37 -0600
  We need to replace the propane tank on our 87 Westy, and being relatively new to the Calgary area, we are looking for a...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:54:16 -0500
  ...This may have occurred over > more miles but was a relatively "sudden" > event. I suspect coolant may be getting burned at highway speeds. Details...
• I think my Van is mad at me
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 14:24:36 EDT
  My van has not been legal to drive for a while, so I have it sitting in a relatively safe place for temporary storage...
• Fuel Line Firewall Piece
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:47:27 -0500
  Since the topic is fuel lines this evening - what's the easiest (I realize this is a relative term) way to replace the plastic...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:50:54 -0600
  ...wrote: > Does anyone have a picture of the top of a relatively unmolested 1.9 > wasserboxer? I just did another motor R&R on...
• Re: Advice from the Southwest
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 23:24:38 -0700
  Ian Cameron wrote: > > We are planning to drive from Victoria to visit relatives in Texas (Dallas) > in April. We plan to go via Salt...
• Re: Waving (Was: Van reactions)
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:09:52 -0400
  ...Could it be that since the Eurovans are relatively new, most Eurovan drivers are the kind of person who just plunks down $40k for...
• Re: Campgrounds Around Kutztown, PA?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 09:20:24 -0400
  > Any nice private campgrounds near Kutztown, Allentown or > Lehigh University? We're only relatively nearby, in Perkiomenville (maybe 1/2 hr away; see Mapquest...
• Hankook tires - fits the bill?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:08:41 -0400
  ...I don't know anything about Hankook other than they are Korean tires that are relatively new to the market here (USA), but this...
• Re: Cut you sparkplugs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 15:12:57 -0400
  ...For the record, the old plugs were not bad and were relatively new. I had to turn the carb setting back down to get...
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:30:56 -0600
  ...I would make a similar modification to my > Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? > > - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Where to fill shpritzer?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 21:50:00 -0500
  ...slushenchlumpen? No bird poop or gutsludge-laden bugs? Or is the relative wind speed of a diesel always negative? Angus ================================ Angus Gordon '89 Carat...
• Re: Seattle craigslist Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:15:53 -0700
  ...Seattle craigslist Westfalia > There are some 'relatively' low cost westies on the Seattle > craigslist this morning. > http://seattle.craigslist.org/search/car?query=Westfalia...
• Re: Complaint dept
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 11:43:05 -0800
  ...Complaint dept > > I think a lot of the high prices that Patrick writes about are because > bus > owners are a relatively small group compared...
• Re: Got a new 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 May 2002 18:56:47 -0400
  ...Mostly you're just looking for relative consistency from cylinder to cylinder. You want the readings to be within 10 or 15% all around...
• Re: Westfalia = chick magnet/repellent
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:17:13 -0800
  ...that as though it's a bad thing. };-> Felicia, Bad is relative term as in "I can very good when I'm bad." The...
• Re: pre-tour warm-up
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 9:32:40 EST
  ...and relatively empty... (clam-digging to boot)....DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600...
• Fw: Syncro Driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - moon
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:18:21 -0500
  ...to different points - causing the parts in the front to be in a different relative position than before? could this matter? any thoughts? moon
• Re: pictures of the bush bars now on the web
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:34:09 -0700
  ...but right under the front of the bus are two fat beams that you could probably bolt to with relative ease. What has me...
• battery charge problems
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ellingson
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 18:38:36 -0900
  ...The alternator is relatively new and the belt is tight enough. Any suggestions as to how to track this problem down? Thanks Brett Ellingson...
• Re: 2.2L EuroCars Engine vs 2.1l Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:52:44 +0000
  ...I sincerely hope the engine will run to full potential on the relatively crappy US gas and its 10:1 compression ratio. Chris S...
• Re: d*mn squirrels!! Re: Mice in the Westy - moth balls
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 21:34:33 -0500
  ...Even relatively open spaces. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, soon to have SA suspension and 15" disc brakes 85 Westy Weekender, new...
• Clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:30:15 -0400
  ...It's relatively light weight, but also fairly thin. A wandering mind on a Fryday wants to know.
• Vanagons at the Death Valley Marathon?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:58:10 -0800
  ...It looks like we will be sharing our site with a relative in a Vanagon as well. Mark ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 17 May 1996 10:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I was merely pointing out that relatively good fit you mentioned. Plus I was patronizing, just a little, anybody who's overly stuffy about...
• Sanity
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 23:04:22 -0700
  ...check into converting it to an inline 5 cylinder (sanity is relative folks he was thinking rotary) Ken if you still have that kit...
• Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 19:20:49 -0400
  ...Before I put the WR-1 on, even a relatively new starter and a new ignition switch wouldn't cut it on a hot...
• 1990 Carat, Camper-Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 19:07:40 -0700
  ...the Sierra (including 9,900 Tioga pass which my original 2.1 handled with relative ease). http://tinyurl.com/l2nd Fin Beven Pasadena, CA
• Re: The worst feature of shelling out $31,000 for a used Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:04:43 -0700
  ...It is all relative. Some people use wrenches, others use plastic. In the end, the community benefits and grows. BenT
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:30:48 -0800
  ...quart of prop wash, > makes the job soooo much easier....if you can afford it, relative > bearing grease works much better than elbow grease. > >
• 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:32:30 -0700
  ...This may have occurred over more miles but was a relatively "sudden" event. I suspect coolant may be getting burned at highway speeds. Details...
• Re: What's your relative MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 18:00:38 -0800
  ...2009 at 10:47 AM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@comcast.net> > wrote: > > > Relative MPG: > > > > Daughter= 27 > > Brother= 31 > > Sister Mary= 23 > > Nephew Mark= 24 > > Other...
• Re: 1983 Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 26 Feb 1997 11:36:28 -0500
  ...I think the aircooled is relatively easier and cheaper to rebuild than the wasserboxer. If a transplant is what you are thinking, seems like...
• Transaxle noise
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 09:42:06 -0500
  ...The pitch of the sound is relative to the axle speed. Volume depends upon the torque applied. Vehicle has 183K miles, but I know...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:13:29 EDT
  ...PACBELL.NET writes: << Spring clamps a much better solution apply a relatively constant clamping force regardless of small changes in the diameter of the...
• Re: Pristine A/C Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 18:16:44 -0400
  ...I've often > suggested > someone take a car transporter and load up on a bunch of relatively > rust > free Vanagons and Loaf vans destined...
• Re: Salvage Title Consequences
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:10:11 -0800
  ...Third world, no kidding. > >I've got friends in Sequim and relatives in Port Townsend that would be >interested to know they are living...
• Re: GoWesty! Headlight upgrade Kit.... instructions from 3 years ago?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:01:34 -0700
  "It is relatively trivial to make your own kit and save some money. Do this..." instructions on my website: http://www.members.shaw.ca...
• Re: Brake Pads
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 14:38:53 -0700
  ...as the aftermarket cheap pads heat up easily and fade quickly relative to the stock pads. Others can recommend higher performance aftermarket pads, but...
• Re: Advice from the Southwest
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:13:52 -0800
  > We are planning to drive from Victoria to visit relatives in > Texas (Dallas) > in April. We plan to go via Salt Lake City to...
• Re: Mi Vanagon El Condor pasa
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 23:49:53 +0100
  I have been driving on relatively flat highway... with MONSTER winds blowing in my face, pedal on the floor.... and the speedo showed like...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:51:23 -0400
  ...We see a relatively small but steady demand for stock replacements because the original VW part cracked (i.e. due to excessive vibration, stress...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:14:58 -0400
  ...level, not nationally for some time, but as a >cottage industry relatively soon. While recycling fryer oil from the local fast food might be...
• Engine conversion ?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Stanton
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:43:37 EST
  ...I'm relatively new to the Vanagon list, though I've been into VW's for about 19 years and have been a past...
• Re: Name for bus trip...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Aug 1994 15:02:18 -0400
  ...really only ONE definitive term to use when referring to a >>relatively slow moving surge of scary critters, oozing across the country >>causing fear...
• 1982 2l motor fs
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 15:54:01 -0400
  ...2l air-cooled engine (NOT california model), complete with fi, less than 30,000 miles on rebuild, relatively new aftermarket exhaust included, removed from...
• RE latest on Westy..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Feb 1995 19:58:43 -0500
  ...They are relatively cheap, and will keep you moving. I keep a spare sp 1600 under the house. I decided to take this precaution...
• Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 07:31:15 -0700
  ...A new Temp II sensor cured my similar hot start problem. Relatively cheap >fix. Good luck > >JGS > >84 1.9L Westfalia >Bleu Schtroumpf > > > > Hey...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 21:01:40 -0400
  ...I'd love to find a relatively inexpensive Austin Mini, Mini Cooper, Fiat 500, BMW Isetta, or similar wierd small foreign car. If anyone...
• Re: Question about engine carriers - 4WD v. 2WD - Fast Forward kit
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 07:55:31 EDT
  ...member and mounts in a 2WD conversion will cause the crank centerline to slope, relative to the original alignment, from front to rear. George
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:48:14 -0700
  ...Cost per pound is relative. I'm wiling to pay extra for colder air. > Yes ...cost is the same R12 = $59.00 per pound...
• Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:08:33 -0600
  ...A relatively easy fix. > > Issue #2: Broken, damaged, or worn out horn ring in the steering wheel. > Also a relatively easy fix. Just be...
• Son of Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 1 Nov 1998 20:52:46 -0500
  ...In normal driving, the rear wheels push the car, which in turn pushes the front wheels, and there is almost no relative motion between...
• Re: What food to take in a Westie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 13:06:02 EDT
  In a message dated 6/5/98 12:57:05 PM, bauman@ICAN.NET writes: >Kraft Dinner is easy to make, is relatively >nutritious...