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  • Re: Vanagon alternative fuel
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:07:17 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Westy Alternatives
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:35:05 +0000
    ...I bought a 1996 Safari AWD a couple of years ago as a replacement for an '84 Westy. There is even a company they...
  • Re: Ford Excursion is DEAD ?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:34:55 -0500
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: New - Wrecked '87 Wolfsburg FS at the Auction (Seattle)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:05:19 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 06:02:12 -0700
    This past week I've been going through my new to me '97 Safari AWD van, checking stuff and getting familiar with it. Some...
  • Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:15:15 -0700
    ...Safari, in many ways less fun, but cheap and easy with AWD.. So keep on truckin.. vanagon list.. Don Hanson On Tue, Jun 11...
  • FS: Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Mon, 24 May 1999 15:14:12 -0400
    ...Syncro AWD Excellent condition 7 Passenger 92,000 original miles solid body full moon roof 10 Disc Sony CD player 4-speed manual transmission...
  • Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 06:58:09 -0700
    ...However, it is hard > to beat the utility of Detroit's minivan and ours is a keeper but the AWD > aspect sounds appealing at...
  • Vanagons are easy...(friday)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:49:38 -0700
    to work on, compared to the Safari AWD small van I got recently. Of course, I've been working on the Vanagon now for...
  • Re: What do YOU have in your fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:43:29 -0500
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:45:55 +0000
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  • Re: Alternators
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 Apr 2020 19:50:06 +0000
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  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 21:09:35 +0000
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  • Re: New to list question
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:46:17 -0400
    ...You would get off much > cheaper and better just to buy a syncro (AWD vanagon). He is asking about a right hand drive conversion...
  • The same thing, but from the other perspective
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:57:53 -0700
    I got this from the volvo list. -mp 3 vw buses of sort 1 volvo v70 xc awd Subject: Re: [SBricks] I want a...
  • Re: 14 inch tire feedback
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 3 Jun 2018 14:19:57 -0700
    ...I have go forms on my AWD Safari van, too but in 15" On Jun 3, 2018 1:57 PM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail...
  • Re: Must sell my Vanagon - Comments appreciated
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:07:14 -0600
    ...It's an AWD version and he admits he can't quite get into some of the rougher spots he could with the Syncro...
  • Re: Prospective '84 Vanagon owner with a few questions
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:15:50 EST
    ...In fact, it's a lot like having a horse! Good luck! Kristin 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD...
  • Re: Sputtering Fixed!!
    Historical mailing list - davidb
    Thu, 19 Nov 1998 08:08:07 -0800
    ...It's a miracle. > > Hallelujah. > > Kristin > 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy > 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD~Althea
  • Parting Out Low Mileage 91 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:52:27 -0700
    ...91 Syncro 80k miles Entire AWD system works Locking rear differential Rear facing seats Power windows Power locks Power windows Steel bumpers - not fiberglass...
  • Re: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Sun, 15 May 2016 16:38:31 -0700
    ...I've recently > been using a GM Safari AWD van for almost everything... I picked the > Safari AWD automatic up as my winter-time...
  • FS: Porsche Powered Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:42:14 -0700
    ...1987 PORSCHE Vanagon Syncro AWD 36k Mi, 3.2 Carrera (20k mi) professionally installed. Specialty trans. Cross-drilled discs, 16" Fuchs whls, New Michelins...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 08:21:04 -0700
    ...Also, the 2wd Vanagon is ~1000lbs lighter then the Safari AWD, so >> there is that. I bet the Safari would be the better ride...
  • Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 17:50:10 -1000
    ...cost difference, not > perceived the quality. > > I have not seen many AWD syncro Westies for under $20k recently, and many > of them are selling...
  • Re: radiator fan and A/C
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:58:02 +0000
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  • Re: [WetWesties] Vanagon AC
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:31:20 +0000
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Locating Waxoyl
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 08:59:14 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: FW: Brake reservoir
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 4 Jul 2020 02:26:13 +0000
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  • Re: Using PDF Files (no V-gon content)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:48:16 -0500
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re:Syncro crewcab help request
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Jun 1997 21:10:50 PST
    ...I believe it to be the most versatile vehicle in the US (except maybe for an AWD crewcab!). As for the price , I two...
  • Re: Syncro Question Rear Differential
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:13:33 -0700
    All the diff lock does is transfer power to both rear wheels evenly rather than let the AWD "seek" the wheel with best traction...
  • Re: westy propane in europe
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:30:36 -0600
    ...Hamster Power) - Dharma '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon 1972 Hodaka Wombat 125cc moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines...
  • Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Sat, 7 Jun 2014 07:37:34 -0700
    ...Also, the 2wd Vanagon is ~1000lbs lighter then the Safari AWD, so > there is that. I bet the Safari would be the better ride...
  • Re: The Tire Replacement Manual
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    Fri, 3 Nov 2017 19:08:57 +0000
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  • Re: 094 5 Speed kit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:32:06 +0000
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  • Re: Aerostar Westy wannabe for sale in Atlanta
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:11:57 -0800
    ...deteriorate on them all.� The later long ones were available with AWD, automatic only. � Stephen --- On Fri, 11/13/09, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL...
  • Spare Tire Interference
    Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
    Fri, 29 May 1998 11:04:15 EDT
    ...I've never heard about this with other AWD vehicles) Anyway, it seems that the tire rubs against part of my steering linkage. Has...
  • Re: Car alarms- Humor
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:14:43 -0800
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sat, 25 Jan 2003 20:41:45 -0800
    ProVan has a conversion built on the small chevy van 4.3 with optional AWD. Search for them on the web. Fine work. Chateau...
  • Re: Gas Tank Reseal Kit
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 1 Mar 2012 05:36:30 -0800
    Remember those words next time you mention a hankering for an AWD Astro or a tricked out Sprinter.� The mods will send someone to...
  • Re: time
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:22:09 -0400
    ...Why not own both? We have a 1985 Saab and a VW, having recently rid ourselves of the 1990 Eagle Talon AWD (my bachelor...
  • Re: So done with side cladding
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 23 May 2011 10:14:52 +0000
    ...My last "non-Vanagon" vehicle was a 1996 GMC Safari AWD van that I purchased from a car dealer in Mount Joy, PA. The...
  • Re: Head light mystery
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:25:55 +0000
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  • 1.9 ltr TDI, bolted to Audi 5000 quattro transmission.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:27:46 EST
    ...I've told VW to send me a new Passat TDI with 4 wheel drive, or even the AWD Golf's and Jetta's...
  • Re: VW obscene parts pricing
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:45:19 -0500
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Diesels have a catalytic converter?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:30:48 -0800
    ...67 Hamster Power) >'65 Beetle - Type IV powered >'99 CR-V AWD station wagon >'81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle >2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Make your own shower ideas AGAIN
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 4 Sep 2002 16:46:46 -0500
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:48:59 -0700
    These vans are dimensionally similar to the Eurovan and much easier to support (AWD is a plus) but the ergonomics are so bad that...
  • Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 16 Sep 2017 08:14:34 -0700
    ...I'm on my 3rd set, and I have them on my Safari AWD van in a different size..too. Tireseasy.com was my...
  • Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:25:49 -0800
    $ 36,995 for a base model, pushing 50K for an all out mode, including AWD. ----- Original Message ----- From: "pdooley" <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon...
  • Re: UltraVan
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 10:53:39 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: No Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:26:15 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 15 Jan 2003 14:48:15 -0600
    ...67 Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Van-Again and debate for Californians
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 7 May 2002 08:22:29 -0400
    ...67 Hamster Power) > > '65 Beetle - Type IV powered > > '99 CR-V AWD station wagon > > '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle > > 2.5 Corvair engines for...
  • Re: Sputtering Fixed!!
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 02:32:02 EST
    ...Thanks a lot. =P Kristin 84 Wolfsburg GL Westy~Wolfy 90 Subaru Legacy LS SW AWD~Althea
  • Re: ok, now a tire question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:17:30 -0400
    ...The "new" 97 Safari AWD came with two sets of Michelins...one set has two tires with separations the other set only has one...
  • Re: Syncro Westie Alternative
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 15:57:04 -0700
    ...GWR 5700 82.5" high > > 2 Dbl beds/22gal Freshwater 17Gal greywater 7galChemtoilet 3.5gal LP > waterheater...Rear AC 2.8 Onan Genny...AWD...
  • Blown AC Compressor- Replacement Advice
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:35:16 -0700
    ...Thanks in Advance ===== Darrell Johnson Mission Viejo, CA 1990 Vanagon Carat 1984 Saab 900 - 240K miles 1997 Subaru Legacy AWD __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U...
  • Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:08:52 +0000
    ...Virginia for a Chevy Astro AWD van from a Ford dealer. They were, being a dealer, asking way too much for it, but a...
  • Re: New beetle. New Bus? Nah.
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 31 Dec 2000 22:00:26 EST
    ...With the 4Motion AWD system added, it'd probably kill off the SUV craze too... Rusty J. >> Rusty, Don't hold your breath. I...