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• Custom VDO/Sunpro or other brand Guages for Oil Temp, Water Temp, Volt Meter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 21 May 2009 02:42:46 -0400
  ...Anyone recommend using any other gauges other the VDO? Anyone every use Sunpro Gauges? - they have them at Advance and AutoZone. Ideas, places where...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:34:10 -0700
  ...Bought an AC Pro service kit from my local Advance Auto, took it home, and did the thing - except it didn't. No matter...
• Timing mystery
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 09:42:34 -0400
  ...Still , the engine seemed the happiest at nearly 30 degrees advance, which does not make sense. Between 10-20 degrees advance the engine was...
• '74 CARBS WITH 009
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jul 1996 14:33:54 -0400
  ...I'M GOING TO START WITH 0 DEGREES AND THEN ADVANCE UNTIL I JUST AVOID THE PINGING. ANY THOUGHTS OR SUGGESTIONS? THANKS IN ADVANCE...
• Rear Hatch Compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:29:06 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance, -dm
• help with a Car Fax?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:49:06 -0800
  Hi all, Could anyone possibly help me with a Car Fax for a prospective Vanagon purchase I'm making? Thanks so much in advance...
• subscribe to digest
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 11:48:04 -0800
  ...with this but could someone send me the info about how to subscribe to the digest form of this list? Thanks in advance, Bette
• Turn indicator relay??
  Historical mailing list
  20 Feb 1997 13:25:18 PDT
  ...can locate the turn signal electrical relay and what it looks like on my '85 Vanagan GL? Thanks in advance Phil in Vacaville, Ca.
• hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 05:51:34 +0000
  ...its the silver plastic one...anyone know where I might find one and the approximate cost? Thanks in advance for any advice, Cheers, Rick
• Drivers Door Needed, WHITE
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 15:22:16 -0500
  ...of the elusive "white" (original paint) drivers door, so if anyone has one please P-mail me Thanks In Advance Ron Semko Orlando, Florida
• Need 050 dizzy
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 18:59:56 -0500
  I need a 050 centrifugal advance distributor for my 2 liter type 4 anyone have one reasonable that is good? Adam Puzerewski 81 westy...
• Vanagon mechanic in Rockville MD Area?
  Historical mailing list - Mitch
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:04:28 -0500
  Anyone use or know of a good Vanagon mechanic in the area? I am tired of dealing with VW dealer service!! Thanks in advance...
• need a carfax report
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 15:00:59 -0800
  ...WV2ZB0254HH029655 Thanks in Advance! Paul '87 westy
• Re: Lumberyard carb conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 14:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The advance-at-idle it requires to run the engine at full speed advance will cause serious overheating. I forget the exact number, but...
• Re: Bad Idle Stabilizer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 13:41:57 -0600
  ...Katz wrote: >as i said, max advance = 40 - 50 deg BTDC: > > (initial + maximum centrifugal + maximum vacuum) advances > = (5 + 25 + 16) = 46 deg BTDC > >(assuming...
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 00:45:24 +0100
  ...Zoooooom! Advanced can do the same. Overly advanced timing (if you ignore the pinging, or have a loud stereo) can burn holes in pistons...
• Re: Vacuum hose slipping off fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:08:58 -0500
  ...No vacuum, no > advance. Put it back on, and magically all is fixed. > > Rich > San Diego > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ryan Perry <rjdperry@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon...
• Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 05:33:03 +0000
  ...I checked it at 850-900 rpm per Bentley and I can watch the timing advance if I speed up the engine but it...
• Jetta cruise control NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:25:30 -0500
  ...Is it likely to be a switch or something more complicated? Thanks in advance Jeff Sent from my iPhone
• Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - paul gordon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:34:05 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance, Paul Gordon.
• How can I tell what year?
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 21:37:04 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance. George in Columbus
• Re: archives
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 10:21:11 -0600
  ...Michael Ramer spoke thus: > Duooh! Having PC 'troublems' and lost this info...once again, how do we > access archives please? > > Thanks in advance, Mike
• tires
  Historical mailing list - aj
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 17:50:54 -0400
  ...Reinforced CR21 Made in Germany with a load rating of 1540 tires @ $55 per? Acceptable for an 86 wolfsburg weekender?Thanks in advance. Alex
• Removing interior panels 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 01:35:21 -0500
  ...an easy question, but how are the interior panels attached? Is there an easy way to remove them? Thanks in advance Shannon 91 Vanagon
• PCV Tube
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 23:45:04 -0400
  ...of tubing that connects the PCV to the air intake duct on a 1990 Vanagon? Thanks in advance. -- Tim Barnegat, NJ 1990 Vanagon GL
• 84 WESTY AC SWITCH & Wiring Diagram
  Historical mailing list - Chris ALmida
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:29:25 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance
• Need repair shop on Prince Edward Island
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 00:13:55 EDT
  ...a recommendation for an independent repair shop on the island or perhaps the northern section of Nova Scotia? (New Glasgow?) Thanks in advance. Jeff
• Sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:14:20 -0500
  ...problems with the sliding door popping open on very cold days? Or does anyone know the fix? Thanks in advance!! all the best, Joe
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:00:06 -0800
  ...Set the timing with an advance timing light to the total required advance at 2500-3000 RPM and treat the resultant advance at idle...
• Re: Zoooooom!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 19:12:09 -0400
  ...Overly advanced timing (if you ignore the pinging, or have a loud stereo) can burn holes in pistons, and other horrible stuff. Timing is...
• Re: timing the 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:02:46 -0800
  Because of the advance curve characteristics and dynamics of the 1.9distributor, advancing the timing mark to 7 or 10 degrees will indeed enhance...
• Re: BATTERY INFO NEEDED PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:33:04 -0800
  ...This is the same one? http://www.sears.com/diehard-advanced-gold-agm-battery-group-size-94/p-02850793000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL...
• Re: Personalized License Plates (vacuum advance p.s.)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Schmidt
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 16:20:48 -0600 (CST)
  ...71 Westy 'Patience' p.s.) I tried to check my vacuum advance by the suck-on-the-greasy-hose method, but it barely moved...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:09:30 -0700
  ...people have the timing set too advanced. that causes a high surging idle rpm. also need to make sure the throttle swtich makes contact...
• Re: missing
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 14:34:07 -0700 (PDT)
  Check your timing and vacuum advance canister. My vacuum advance cannister went out and my bus ran like hell. It surged, missed, sputtered and...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:10:20 -0400
  ...I'm running with the vacuum advance/retard distributor set at TDC and, from playing with it, I can tell you that mine will...
• Options in Central FL for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 15:16:56 -0500
  Anyone have a reliable known rebuilder in central FL? Or does anyone know of anyone with a good used 1.9er? Thanks in advance...
• 82 diesel damp interior
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:20:57 -0800
  ...It's pretty bad in the seats and windows etc Thanks in advance, -dm
• All ground wires on 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:15:11 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance for your support! Sincerely Tina Canny
• Instructions on lubricating distributor on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:53:58 -0400
  ...What is procedure and lubricant to be used on vacuum advance mechanism? John
• limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 1 May 2009 12:19:41 -0600
  ...manual trannies in 2wd Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and tire wear? Thanks in advance, Warren in Santa Fe 88 Westy
• Carbs for a '72 camper
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Baughman
  Sat, 29 Oct 94 09:06:35 EDT
  ...Thanks in advance!
• Tent for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  16 Apr 1997 23:10:50 PDT
  ...three-sided tent made to fit against the open side door of a Vanagon? Thanks in advance Philip Baird Vacaville, Ca. pactor@communityonline.net
• WTB: Older Water-cooled Vanagon SF
  Historical mailing list - Eric Kortman
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:45:57 +0000
  ...Thanks in advance. Eric
• syncro coil springs on an 84???
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 18:52:31 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance. Jim W.
• Looking for 2 jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Bernhard Schmidt
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 09:36:41 -0800
  ...for a '90 Vanagon to sell? Any lead in this directions would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance! Bernhard Schmidt Bernhard Schmidt, Ext 175
• Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:04:29 -0400
  ...in the Walmart window tinting and having it come out well? What input before I attempt pleezzz!!!! Thanks in advance Adam Puzerewski 81 westy
• 2.1L / Decisions addendum
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 19:17:34 -0700
  ...Value to listmembers???? Thanks again, in advance. R ��� o Antaki
• Brake bleeding, size of wrench???
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 08:02:25 -0700
  What size of wrench should I need to bleed my brakes on y 1980 Vanagon??? Thanx in advance _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
• Insulating front doors
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 22:23:54 -0800
  Hi List, Has anybody insulated their front doors? What did you use? How did it turn out? Thanks in advance, Leo _____________________ Leo Lipert San...
• Re: changing girlfriend's oil
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:02:49 -0700
  You mean her Oil of Olay? To corn oil? (It's *almost* Friday, isn't it?) Dave -- Dave Carpenter "Any sufficiently advanced technology is...
• 73 Camper needs engine?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Thu, 1 May 2003 09:31:31 -0400
  ...Thanks in advance Shannon 91 Vanagon
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 21:47:54 -0600
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• 4th gear syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis
  Wed, 12 May 2004 00:37:55 -0700
  ...thanks in advanced.
• detailing, restorations, etc
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Lee Massa
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:30:43 -0700
  ...Thanks in advance.
• Re: Gap of Sparks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:50:58 -0600
  ...Carefully accelerating the engine while watching the advance on the timing arc and multiple cycles at various RPMs can detect distributor advance slowdown or...
• Re: compression & advance
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 12:44:29 -0700
  ...What's > making it overheat, if not the advance and/or low compression? > > > Sean Bartnik > Johnson City, Tennessee > '81 Vanagon L Westfalia > Sean, I...
• Re: VC-Advance Auto Parts Referral Program
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:07:05 -0400
  ...be made to sandwichhead@yahoo.com not gmail. �Thanks, > Volks. > > http://advanceautoparts.tellapal.com/offers/686/start?plid=1801126066&f=Michael&l=Sullivan&e...
• Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 May 2009 22:54:56 -0700
  ...http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_advanced_search.php Good luck - at least you're on the right coast for getting help with a Vanagon...
• 91 Syncro Westy- Which Springs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:37:29 +0000
  ...restoration and engine rebuild (ej25) Would like to know which springs/shock combo has been the preferred option for desert roads.Thanks in advance