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• Re: Repair Manuiel
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:22:48 EDT
  In a message dated 4/30/2007 1:18:06 PM Central Daylight Time, fonman4277@earthlink.net writes: > Try the Haynes manual, Jeff, In...
• Re: Vanagons in California...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 10:31:29 -0800
  On Jan 3, 2008 8:57 AM, Donna Skarloken <dskarloken@gmail.com> wrote: > In California's Central Valley unfortunately Vanagons are also rare. > Hardly...
• rear hatch lock problem-more info
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:00:49 -0400
  ...The rear hatch central locking mechanism locks/unlocks with signals from the front door units. And you tried the hatch with central locking manual...
• Cheap vanagon parts for sale in south central pennsylvania...
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 18:24:41 -0500
  ...i am located in south central pennsylvania... i will not ship the trans or engine.. i might ship other parts... Auto trans: 70 dollars...
• Syncro Westy trip photos
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:48:10 -0600
  Just before the 4th, two Syncro Westies drove some 4x4 roads in central Colorado--Medano Pass, the back way into Great Sand Dunes Nat...
• sliding-door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Stratton
  Thu, 7 May 1998 07:53:32 -0600
  ...This same sort of thing happened a few years ago and I ended up replacing what bently calls the central lock. What am I...
• Sort of unrelated vanagon request
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 11:29:15 EDT
  I am relocating to the Portland, Oregon area from central Illinois. I have a few questions about taking my Vanagon that way. Also some...
• Water Wetter feedback
  Historical mailing list - Don & Sue Welch
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:23:28 -0700
  ...It appears this may be a good product to use here in SE Texas and in our upcoming travels through South & Central America. Thank...
• Re: VW Club of Central NY - VW show 2008 THIS SUNDAY
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:06:32 -0700
  ...VW Club of Central NY - VW show 2008 THIS SUNDAY To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, August 8, 2008, 1:44 PM Sorry...
• Re: verdier for real?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 22:55:05 -0800
  ...Ben Ahore of the Central > Bank of Nigeria, who has agreed to transfer $40,000,000 in US funds for an > urgent need* in...
• Next Bus-in
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 13:30:42 MST
  ...Can one of you database phreaks come up with the central spot on list, weighted for number of people and and average cruising speed...
• Re: Locks frozen
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:20:26 -0600
  Does Your Van have Central Locking ~ ORR ~ DeanB On 22 Jun , 2017, at 3:28 PM, Rick Cooper wrote: > Took my '87 2.1...
• What Subie engine can go in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 21:38:50 -0500
  ...Marc Perdue, in Central Va.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Nov 2001 (#2001-1417)
  Historical mailing list - L. Bucket
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 07:24:44 EST
  In a message dated 11/24/01 11:05:41 PM Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > . What, are you > too frogging...
• Re: Need Vanagon window motor/central locking parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 10:44:31 EST
  In a message dated 11/5/03 9:28:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, felder@KNOLOGY.NET writes: > I need to replace the driver...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:31:33 EST
  ...COM writes: > Start buying these Vanagons and we can find a central location to store > them, say, Kansas. > > naah.. bring em all here.. i...
• Reverse lights - not working
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:04:45 -0700
  ...removed the carpet, pulled out the central heater vent, unscrewed the 'shift box' and have sprayed wd40 on the contacts . . . nothing . . . happens . . . the bulbs...
• Re: Fw: WINNING NOTIFICATION!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:18:19 EST
  In a message dated 1/31/2007 1:05:09 PM Central Standard Time, zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET writes: > Just have become a multi millionaire...
• Re: Central Florida and Vanagon sightings on I-95
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:59:30 -0800
  RE: But yeah...its tough livin here in the land o' pick'mup trucks and SUV's... Don't they need all those 4WD...
• Re: VW bus in railroad museum
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:32:05 -0700
  ...a message dated 03/09/2008 10:03:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Cute, yes BUT - that splitty...
• Needed AC Swich
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:45:51 -0400
  ...Its the switch within a switch -- a central knob that is labeled max AC, off, and then two dots for I guess low and...
• WTB 86 or newer Westy.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Jun 95 11:28:29 EDT
  ...Ideally we'd like a syncro in the eastern US, but any leads will be very welcome (we are located in central Pennsylvania) Thanks...
• back seat
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 17:14:54 -0500 (EST)
  ...area, like a window blind, but horizontal, also blue prices negotiable... Central New York, Connecticut area Mark -'85 Retrowestie (mmschirm@mailbox.syr.edu) (315...
• Re: Where to get center camper Mat?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 19:35:49 -0800
  ...Ask for Kyle...i think...Kyle? http://www.volks-motorsports.com/van-index.html Sam Moore wrote: > I need to replace the main central...
• Re: where we're from?
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 17:25:03 -0500
  Vern and Marcia Holm West Central Wisconsin - about an hour east of Minneapolis/St.Paul 1984 Westy with 190,000 miles - currently getting an...
• Re: vanagon mechanics in tenn?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 16:06:35 -0500
  > anybody know of any good vanagon/vw mechanics in central tenn? Hmm, only got a listing in Memphis. Dunno if that's close enough...
• Re: Porta Pottie?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 19:28:40 EDT
  In a message dated 7/12/01 1:04:46 PM Central Daylight Time, al_knoll@PACBELL.NET writes: > Phaedra mentioned a lower tech...
• Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 20 May 2016 09:17:27 -0600
  ...I can get to all but > two of the exhaust manifold studs with box wrenches, but the two in the > central cylinders I can...
• Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:30:24 -0700
  ...into a RHD van? Complete door with latches, handles etc, central locking contacts, central track for rear slide, frame with upper and lower tracks...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 23:12:03 -0400
  agreed! furthermore, note that multiple electrode designs still use only a single central electrode. it is the center electrode that is connected to the...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:58:28 -0400
  ...The value that the adjuster gave me he says comes from a place called TCC, which he says is a central place like KBB...
• Re: Talking About Thermostats...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:07:02 -0700
  ...Second, that I have the 80 C thermostat and that makes sense since the van came out of the Central Valley in California before...
• Source for new/used parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 1994 08:04:11 -0700 (PDT)
  Can anybody give me some good sources/addresses for new and/or used vanagon (1980) parts in the Central California (Sacramento) area? Thanks! --------------------------- A...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 15:27:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...I can drive from southern CT to central NY and back on a single tank (600mi). It's great on fuel, almost never needs...
• Re: /F Red Green quote
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 22:03:14 EST
  ...In a message dated 30-12-99 16:08:13 PM Central Standard Time, larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA writes: > As Red Green says...
• Re: NJ Vanagon owners Poll ?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 21:15:46 -0400
  ...I'd love to get together with other owners, but I do live in the Hunterdon county (Central west Jersey), so the Delaware river...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 25 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-61)
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Gruber
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:26:58 -0500
  Hi all, I've been looking for a write-up on the central locking system and how to fix the locks in my van...
• vanagon 4-speed trans, $250
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 2006 23:18:32 -0600
  ...so if you're in the 339 area code area (east central massachusetts) or nearby and need/want a tranny, there ya go. :) unca...
• Re: Xmas wishes unfulfilled
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:46:33 -0800
  ...Here in central Oregon, $200,000 won't even get you bare acreage. you could buy some bare ground and live in your $1000...
• Re: camper closet removal? Weekenders cheaper?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:52:08 -0700
  Continents: yes. However, there are political and social borders too. Central America and Latin America are good examples. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic...
• Engine / Advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Wed, 13 Jul 1994 20:52:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If anyone knows of a good mechanic in the central Tennessee area, please mail me, also. -Jim
• FS: '82 Vanagon, burned engine
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 03:06:38 -0500 (EST)
  For sale in central Illinois: 1982 Vanagon, 4 speed, two-tone yellow color. The van was running when the engine caught fire. Top of...
• Re: Truck Stops
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 05:55:47 -0800
  ...Kit Carter, 85 Westy central coast, CA
• Re: CA Beach camping reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 06:43:00 -0800
  ...CA Beach camping reccomendations >Does anyone have any places along the California coast (north or >central) that they recommend to camp at? >I'd...
• Re: Anything happening in or near the SF Bay Area?...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 17:56:26 -0700
  Here, here.....and let's not forget Central California, either! Phil in Bakersfield Daniel Schmitz wrote: > I keep seeing Vanagon/Westfalia events in other...
• automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 21:30:42 -0500
  ...Anyone who has one to sell or knows of a one in a junk yard in the central part of the usa please get...
• WANTED: 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - marty guinn
  Thu, 2 May 2002 01:08:31 +0000
  ...I've got one lined up possibly up in central Pennsylvania, but anything closer and of good quality would be awesome. Any help is...
• Visit
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 08:24:43 -0500
  ...I'm located in central Illinois right on a major interstate. I sort of expected other bus nuts to look me up during their...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:24:13 -0400
  I have a set up from an88 I am trying to get together.It is a bit incomplete.I do have the wiring, and...
• Re: Next Bus-in
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 14:18:16 MST
  ...people though (a good 100 miles past Lost Wages NV). > Can one of you database phreaks come up with the central spot > on list...
• '99 Eurovan GLS ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne & Greg Maxwell
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 13:41:51 -0500
  ...yet, to speak of? I live in Central New York and would purchase the vehicle in Central New York or Northeast Pennsylvania - any recommendations...
• VW Camping info for Brewerton, NY VW show 8/14 & 8/15
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:22:28 -0400
  ...The VW Club of Central NY and The Empire VW Camping Club wants to invite you to our annual Central NY VW show Save...
• Re: tailgate lock and key for an 83.5 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:08:05 -0700
  ...https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/251829231-tailgate-locking-barrel-non-central-locking.html On Mon, Sep 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM Don Spence...
• Re: Mexico Vanagon honeymoon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:52:22 -0700
  ...This comment is based on the experience of others that have done similar things in Mexico and Central and South America.
• Re: Bad Fuel? (long)
  Historical mailing list - TBill
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:56:37 -0700
  John Franklin wrote: > > Bill, > Around here in central California, the only gasoline fuels available > are 92, 89, and 87RON. As the book says 'do...
• Interesting Westy resource
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 11 May 2000 18:39:07 -0500
  ...Sullivan Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '86 VW Syncro...
• aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 20:32:06 -0500
  Anyone done it? I'm in central PA where the are some mountains. I need another gear box for a van I want to...
• Re: I lock but they open ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:18:54 -0400
  ...Hi all Vanagonites, This is a central locking trouble. Now, I lock the door and they all lock then open again. I can't...
• Re: so it turns out i like vanagons.....
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:23:24 EDT
  In a message dated 3/31/2008 3:41:33 PM Central Daylight Time, phishman068@GMAIL.COM writes: I sure will second that or...
• Re: Relay beneath drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:55:02 -0700
  ...Does it end > my weekend of exploring central OR? > > Thanks!