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• Re: whos 15" steel rim is GW re-selling ?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:00:30 -0700
  ...They appear to me to be 14"-spec centers welded into a rim made special for this application. Notice that they say they do...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Mar 2008 - Special issue (#2008-268)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 18:48:15 -0800
  ...the area. > > Bob 801 349 9176 > '87 Syncro Westy 2.2 > '06 Specialized Stumpy Pro > '01 Bianchi Veloce (road) > '89 Bridgestone MB~0 (Zip)
• Re: Troubling warning lights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:18:10 -0700
  Dave, it's a good idea to keep the old one specially if it's an genuine Bosh, not a refurb with lesser quality...
• Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Fri, 6 May 2011 07:36:11 -0500
  I bought something similar at IKEA. Super bright LED. $10 on sale a few months back. Hopefully it wasn't a clearance. Not variable...
• Re: BBB Special
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:07:54 -0700
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=628406 On Jan 14, 2011, at 10:45 PM, Ryan Johnson wrote: > What is a...
• ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 13:31:29 -0400
  ...IF THE VR6 BLOCK HAS THE SAME BOLT PATTERN AS THE STANDARD VW 4CYL.? DAN SYR NY 82 DIESEL WESTY Daniel Stevens Operations Specialist
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 1998 to 14 Aug 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 17:14:54 -0700
  Does anyone have a headlight assembly for 90 Vanagon, either side. Phone Grant at 415 558 8339. --------------------- ======================== ================================================ _________ _________ ____________________
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Apr 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 00:37:41 -0400
  Re. Darrell's web site- New No. is-- http://unix1.thelambgroup.com/~tboehler/VW See you on the road-- Bud Yandell
• Fridge flame box gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 10 May 2000 09:50:00 -0700
  I can only special order the flamebox gasket material for my 1995 Eurovan Norcold fridge. Does anyone know of replacement material I can use...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Sep 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1168)
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 18:41:56 EDT
  The thinner the oil, the lower the oil pressure. A small amount of Marvel oil will do this. JIseman457
• Re: Reversing Lamps - Rear fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 18:47:56 -0700
  I have 5" dia. implement lights on my bay. You know, John Deere specials. About $10 ea. from your local farm supply. Jim >
• G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:19:58 -0600
  Can any one tell me what a G 50 (?) tranny is and what's so special with it? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:07:03 -0800
  ...http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp
• Re: Source for two broken camper parts?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 20 May 2012 15:37:33 -0700
  > A series of brutes must have used this rig before me. ...Or kids...they are their own special form of a brute.
• How to change a starter?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:51:04 -0400
  I'm looking at changing a starter in a 87 manual van. Is there there a tutorial on the interweb? Any special tools? Thanks.
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:12:05 -0600
  ...Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the center caps and see if that cures the leak...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. Have I got that right? Many...
• '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 27 May 2005 11:44:23 -0700
  ...Note that he doesn't work on transmissions himself, but rather removes it from the vehicle and then sends it out to a specialist...
• Re: 89 syncro westy ac saga continues
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:48:05 -0400
  ...Recently Ron Salmon of TBD wrote a distressing story of how his Vanagon was mistreated & mauled by a so called European specialist. The smartest...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:57:16 -0500
  ...He did it at home, but he had a variety of special tools he used, some of which were jigs made from other transmssion...
• Re: battery info requested [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 20:59:03 -0700 (PDT)
  So Martha I-should-have-danced-all-night Rubin says: > > Years back, there was a TV ad for a battery which had a special...
• Re: Konis
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 06:31:23 -0700
  ...www.ajusa.com/details/KONI-Special-DClassic-Shock-Absorber/251/KON/11377/0?v c=KON&pn=Special+D%2FClassic+Shock+Absorber&vq=CAMPMOBILE...
• 1991 digital clock
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:51:47 -0500
  Dear List Do we have a source for new clocks or a repair specialist anywhere? Thanks in advance. Peter Marsh Vanilla Shake Sent from...
• Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:02:03 -0700
  RE: Fancy Fly Swatters I think the modern equivalent is the electronic 'tennis racket' type bug zappers, fries the little bugger in mid air.
• Bus Depot Members URL
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:36:48 -0400
  I have lost the special Bus Depot url for Vanagon members. Can someone remind me what it is ? Thanks in advance. Ron Mighton Toronto...
• MSN's Top 10 Camping Sites
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 17 May 2005 17:21:18 -0600
  http://local.msn.com/special/campsites.asp?GT1=6432 Texas and Calif. whuppin' bum .... and I thought UT had some pretty good places. Bob
• Front Heater Panel Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:41:04 -0500
  ...Any special tricks to this? It's not obvious to me. Thanks. John
• Re: Radiator bleeder BOLT question
  Historical mailing list - A2L1
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 12:27:25 -0400
  ...Works great for me! A J > Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > >> Is the BOLT that is used to bleed the front radiator any special bolt? >> >> Does...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Matt Wolaver
  Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:17:23 -0400
  ...I have seen the work that local "Auto Trans" > specialists do and it ain't pretty unless they have a history of doing VW...
• Re: Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 09:12:02 -0700
  Try getting your VW specialist to borrow the idle stabilizer control unit from a known good running Digifant van (it lives in front of...
• Headlight screw adjustment clips: Rectangular 87 lamps
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:42:14 -0500
  ...into pieces while taking apart/adjusting my headlight assembly, and the special round-headed screws themselves are rusted beyond practical re-use. Are universal...
• Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:59:42 EST
  ...no need to break the bank to get "special tires"... i see people laying down $500+ for some "special vanagon reinforced tires" and just...
• Re: Automatic reply: [External] vanagon Digest - 12 Mar 2014 to 13 Mar 2014 - Special issue (#2014-153)
  Historical mailing list - Lewis, Dave UTAS
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 04:50:08 +0000
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• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-312)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Wed, 16 May 2012 22:18:03 +0000
  Walter will be away from the office until Monday May 21. Please call ECS' main office for assistance. Thank you.
• mechanic review???
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:21:06 -0500
  Hi All, Wondering if any Philly folks have used Mayer's in Northeast Philly? http://www.mayersautomotive.com/index.php They seem to specialize...
• Transmission Prob.
  Historical mailing list - Cam R. Bronson
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 19:29:30 -0700
  Hi all, I need to know of any good vanagon transmission specialists, in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Other than dealers!! I'd really appreaciate...
• Re: The 5th Van (Halloween Special)
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 23:09:03 -0700
  Ken - a howl of a tale! I guess it proves that rust never sleeps! Have you thought about submitting it to a magazine ? Ron...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Jan 2000 to 30 Jan 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Charles Roberts
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 11:05:03 EST
  In a message dated 1/30/00 10:37:39 AM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<www.nationaltvbargains.com>>
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Mar 2000 to 15 Mar 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Charles Roberts
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:43:51 EST
  In a message dated 3/15/00 5:00:12 AM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<bpchristensen1@HOME.COM>>
• uh-oh!! they're talking about us!!!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 19:22:06 -0500
  ...The pocket I'm thinking of is the specialty and collector car market. Over winter, I decided to explore this market and find a...
• Thetford Porta Potti
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  07 Dec 96 16:14:36 EST
  ...You needn't bother with special toilet paper. Any paper can be tested using a couple of squares in a glass of water. After...
• RoadHaus - Barbeque Invitation / Correction
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 11:16:35 -0700
  ...This is List member Seth Hatfield's shop (Specializing in Vanagon engine conversions and custom modification) SPECIAL OFFER ... SETH IS OFFERING 10% off parts...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:26 -0400
  ...If no one specializes, everyone knows how to do > everything that > needs to be done. Society is MUCH simpler. Standard of living is > much...
• Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:35:37 -0400
  ...new and used, books, special tools, > etc, etc. > The person interested should be spending time here learning the > specialties of this beloved van. > > Located...
• Re: cost of a westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 17:45:05 -0700
  Welcome to the world of specialty and collector cars! I take all the risk if one of my MG's gets totaled, and forget...
• Re: 89 Hunter's Special pictures
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:57:15 -0500
  ...The bolts are actually placed through the top edge of the gate, and are secured to a special flat steel bar that runs the...
• Anyone imported a Vanagon from Canada lately?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:43:53 -0800
  ...VW dealer can install the speedo? Now that must take Special Tools and Special Training! Last one I did myself and no questions were...
• Re: Parts order from Germany
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:08:15 -0400
  >> I am about to make another parts order from <www.vwbusshop.de> so if there is something special you would like...<< Bring me a...
• Waterboxer Head Studs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 20:09:54 PST
  Does anyone have the number fo a place called Raceware? They make studs fo waterboxer engines with a special anti-corrosion coating. Any help...
• Re: Soldered Connections
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:10:50 PST
  ...Search out specialty tool suppliers. Walt Spak wnsopc3@3rdm.net Pittsburgh, PA.
• Re: apologies
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:16:41 -0800
  ...based on the slimmest of connections to a prior GMB post...only served to irritate, annoy, confuse and offend....my specialty! steve
• Broken Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 16:02:00 -0500
  Can anyone send me the name and address of the person who specializes in repair of door handles. Mine just broke! Thanks George 84...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Mar 2001 - Special issue (#2001-323)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:33:37 +0000
  > Subject: Re: Rear Tailight Lense > > I'm in dire need of a FRONT taillight lens! > > > > And I need a rear headlight bracket!
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Aug 2001 to 24 Aug 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1068)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 06:00:25 -1000
  Anyone out there have a like new headlight on and off switch with a dimmer for sale? Dan
• It's Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:08:55 -0800
  Something for that special person in your life (mechanic, stockbroker, old girlfriend, the lady who cut you off, cabbies, etc.) ... http://zerowing-ayb.tripod...
• Re: � vanagon Digest - 6 Jan 2005 to 7 Jan 2005 - Special issue (#2005-22)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 10:49:11 EST
  In a message dated 1/7/05 4:09:07 AM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > drew Grebneff >
• Re: Nice van on eBay?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 12 May 2006 08:20:05 -0700
  ...Stretch Imperial-Wagen That vehicle was featured on a Travel Channel special a couple of years ago along with a couple of other 'creations...
• Re: Peanut butter in oil?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 00:16:56 -0400
  ...and soon to self destruct? Has anyone else ever seen this? Special combination of combustion gas blowby, carbon, and condensation. Add heat and aeration...
• RE: battery info requested
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 09:13:48 -0800
  _______________________________________________________________________________ Years back, there was a TV ad for a battery which had a special reserve (almost like a second battery within a battery) capability...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Dec 1999 to 17 Dec 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:21:09 -0000
  ...vanagon Digest - 16 Dec 1999 to 17 Dec 1999 - Special issue > Perfect! And when you find out let me know and I'll modify...