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  • Re: camping ice cream
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:15:18 -0500
    ...Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote: > > > > Now, if you could combine the two ideas - and keep the hamster separated from the ice cream...
  • Re: Honest question for the group
    Historical mailing list - Liam
    Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:50:45 -0700
    ...That engine and transmission combination have a very bad reputation. Especially the transmission YMMV.
  • Re: Military issue Vanagons.... Cont'd found a good site.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:10:35 -0700
    ...Check it out at > http://users.cybercity.dk/~ccc14286/vw.htm Have a look at the VW 247 Combi. > It's a T3 Crew...
  • Re: "boxer" motors
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:39:39 EST
    ...each, Testarossa and van, and I tried to talk him into combing the two. But he wasn't interested in a wasserboxer powered Testarossa...
  • RV: Storing Rear table-Westy Another Idea!
    Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:03:31 -0600
    ...I'll use a screw/wing-nut combination to hold it right where it has to be. Thank you for pointing that out! Erick...
  • Re: what controlls the fuel pump
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 12:06:12 -0400
    ...Cheers, Doug >Does the air flow meter turn the fuel pump on and off or does the ecu do >it in combination with the...
  • Re: Digifant 21. MV High Fuel Consumption
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 20 May 2009 01:08:51 -0700
    ...8.5 solo, 7.5 pulling the Vanagon. > > Now two Vanagons getting 17 mpg would be 8.5 mpg combined. So a 39" motor...
  • Re: Spam, spam, can we make it better?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 16:42:01 -0330
    ...There is strength in numbers, and our combined VW numbers would be incredible. Not saying it's the be all and end all, just...
  • VW Diesel Pickup
    Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
    Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:26:04 -0800
    ...120,000.00 miles Combination For Sale By: By Owner Category: Truck Color: Brown Condition: Used Description: Good truck for some one who needs...
  • Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:25:49 -0500
    > > I use this JB Weld Extreme heat combined with a hose clamp... so far so > good it's holding well https://www.jbweld.com...
  • RE:Introductions, Garcia, and School Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 09 Apr 1996 13:12:26 EDT
    ...the time so I can't tell you the age of the bus, but I think the bus/bus combination was dark green. Brett
  • Re: which route to CA?(long)
    Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 18:41:54 -0800
    Go the scenic route and combine the two, drive to Colorado by the first way and then go south into New Mexico and across...
  • Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:49:22 -0400
    ...It will combine with r12 to make phosgene gas. When charging a system, or just topping off with a refrigerant, purge your hoses first...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:55:39 -0400
    ...A 24mm for the steering wheel.combination wrenches. A very good set of metric allen wrenches. A hammer.An extra jack. I have a...
  • Re: Coolant disposal
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 23 Jan 1995 23:22:08 -0600
    ...Since the City of Atlanta runs a CSO System (meaning the storm water combines with raw sewage creating an overflow situation when it rains...
  • Re: New microbus is a go.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:22:51 +1200
    >Volkswagen says the Microbus, due out late in 2004 as a 2005 model, >will create a new segment - "a MPV (minivan) combining striking >design...
  • Re: Fuel consumption
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 21:41:13 -0800
    Matt, I have found that my 2wd 2.1 WBX Vanagons in good tune get about 16-18 mpg in combined city/highway cycle...
  • Re: What is the scientific explanation?
    Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:34:48 -0800
    ...i wouldnt say that the rubber has any actual electrical properties...i think its the combination of the aluminum and the rubber combined that...
  • front heater valve troubles?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
    Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:21:26 -0700
    1991 vanagon westy Hi all, Summer heat combined with front heater valve not shutting off is causing the blues here in CA. Two questions...
  • Addendum to gas tank install...
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:05:00 -0400
    ...The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar...
  • Back from Mauch Chuck Campout
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:50:45 -0400
    ...The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar...
  • Re: Sunroof Question: Part II
    Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
    Fri, 29 Mar 96 11:17:41 gmt
    >> BTW, while we're talking about wierd combinations, did you see the picture >> of a '63 bus with a sliding door in V*lksw...
  • Fluke diagnostic tools
    Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 08:15:09 -0700
    ...This meter combines digital multimeter with some basic scope functions - I think. Anyone have experience with this unit? Is the scope-like function quick...
  • Re: traction, transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Fri, 24 Dec 1999 18:53:17 -0800
    ...tall skinny tires with weight over the drive wheels..perfect 2wd combination. Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377...
  • Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 12:07:10 -0400
    ...Bentley shows a high and a low pressure switch but mine seems to be combined in one unit with 4 wires. Any suggestions. TIA...
  • Re: How much does a Westy weigh?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Thu, 6 Sep 2001 17:50:53 -0600
    ...1986 2WD, mostly full water tank, fridge, 2-100 lb dogs, me and my wife (270 lbs combined ;-) and we tipped the scale at...
  • Re: What if we combined the Lifter Week with Vanagon Names threads?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:48:41 -0700
    Don't be ridiculous. Lifters are insensate mechanical devices. Sheesh. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow...
  • Re: Was: Steenkin TDI/engine conversion/global warming..Now, off topic..
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:29:42 +1200
    ...Overpopulation (in combination with conspicuous consumption)... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van...
  • Keyless entry and alarm..combined..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:05:58 -0700
    100+ lb yellow-eyed male Chesapeake retriever works fine for me. I do have a small sign on each window saying "Beware of the...
  • Re: engine stand
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 14 Aug 2006 18:57:11 -0700
    ...The trick is to be able to see the possible combinations of the mounting arms. IIRC I had two on the back of the...
  • Re: '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 3 Jan 2003 06:27:21 -0600
    ...If you have a later model there is a combined switch below the throttle body. In either case you may need to adjust the...
  • Re: Time Delay LED Lighting Circuit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Aug 2017 22:11:35 -0400
    It's the combination of the cap size and R2 size. Increasing R2 value at some point will run into the cap's internal...
  • Re: rear hatch lock
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:40:37 -0600
    ...This is a common occurrence with keys that are 5-10 ngenerations old, combined with crusty locks. We can handle the key and cleaning...
  • Re: wierd bus..
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:56:30 -0400
    ...It somewhat resembles a late model Brazilian microbus, which combines elements of various generations (bay window body style, splitty doors and rear windows, etc...
  • Re: Moose Bite
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Thu, 2 May 1996 14:29:41 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Scary combination, eh? Joachim -- I'm not an engineer, but I play one at work.
  • Re: LINUX will double gerry's speed
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 18:35:43 -0600
    ...to > LINUX, no memory upgrade needed -- NT is a memory hog. Combine that > with a new dual-Pentium 300MHz motherboard and you would finally...
  • Re: Copy all you want, VW try and stop me!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:38:13 -0600
    ...I get more e-mail volume on this list than my other two combined....and they aren't exactly quiet either. Maybe volume of...
  • Re: vacuum hose ( black cloth hose diameter )
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 01:03:46 +0100
    ...Got shut of the combination white plastic line + woven ends and used that instead. Works fine, now she runs again like a right puss...
  • DIGEST MODE PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list - radish
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 20:01:23 -0800
    Allright, what the sam hill do i actually have to do to get this thing into digest mode? I sent every possible combination of...
  • Re: Finding women like this (was Big Valves for me?)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:03:30 -0400
    ...Beer, fire, gasoline, and a bunch of guys make a bad combination. ;) David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
  • Re: double thermostats
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 18 Jun 2003 07:56:20 -0400
    ...is more than >adequate to handle Florida, Alabama, and South Cali combined. You don't >think VW designs their vehicles just for the European...
  • Re: Fluid leaking from underdash
    Historical mailing list - BillM
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 19:28:53 -0500
    ...I am viewing this wrong:? Bill M Mystic,CT JIseman457@aol.com wrote: > Vanagon has 1 combined master cylinder. > > If it is leaking it...
  • Re: Shipping a Vanagon tow hitch - a saga
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:26:23 -0500
    ...and measuring more than 84 inches and equal to or less than 108 inches in combined length and girth will be classified as an...
  • Re: What's wrong with GoWesty's auxiliary battery kit?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 5 Jul 2017 17:45:55 -0400
    ...A cheap solenoid with high failure rate. 'Old' technology that needs an alternator signal to combine, whereas every other modern combiner senses voltage to...
  • Re: My Lug nut Plea
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 16:45:08 -0400
    ...I think it is a combination of both. There's a *lot* of discussion of this on rec.autos.makers.honda. Modern cars have...
  • Re: araspagus in a camper van
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 21 May 2010 11:49:42 -0500
    ...or for newlyweds. Hmmmmmmmmm > >........... . > > Good old homeopathic medicine, like heals like. Combine it with > oysters and you're set for all eventualities. > > :) > d -- David...
  • Re: '78 WESTY SHOULD I BUY IT???
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Feb 96 19:39 AST
    ...The combination of fuel injection, 2.0 liter engine, unleaded gasoline and strong body construc- tion gives to this bus very good reputation. For...
  • Re: Propane Conversion for Vanagon--head north!
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:06:02 -0800
    ...after that, i'd go with your #1 option (or combine the two). -damon 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> wrote:1) Twin long...
  • Gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:28:29 -0800
    Just got 20.1 mpg combination city/interstate driving in my 85 1.9. Real happy with this . Winter time,the mileage usually drops...
  • Dumb differential question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:17:33 -0800
    ...I found a syncro tranny with a locker could I somehow combine the two and end up with a locking 5sp? That would be...
  • Re: re; smog sympathies
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 16:19:38 -0800
    ...They are combining >| hydrogen with oxygen to get water. The solid rocket booster's do burn some aliminum based compound if memory serves me...
  • Re: re; smog sympathies
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:48:21 -0500
    ...They are combining >hydrogen with oxygen to get water. > >I think this is correct, someone correct me if I'm wrong. I was also...
  • Re: Comments on VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper Bus - 1985
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:10:50 -0400
    ...Doesn't a combination of square headlights and 2.1 liter engine make it (technically) a 1986 VW Vanagon Westfailia Camper Bus? I know...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome...AFM fix
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 01:23:07 -0400
    Use any combination in parallel to build up to what you need. Voltage rating will be that of the lowest-rated component, capacity is...
  • Friday: Best + Stupid=Oxymoron
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:16:39 -0700
    ...Taken to the extreme, the rim diameter is quite a bit smaller than the combination of rim + tire. Let enough air out of a...
  • Re: Westy to Weekender or just buy another one?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 09:51:19 -0400
    ...There's a very noticable change in how bumps affect the combination, for example -- you get an odd out-of-phase seesawing motion that...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Experiences
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 8 Dec 2006 16:45:29 -0800
    ...And there are two problems combined with running with low tire pressures in addition to the handling and possibility of popping the bead. At...
  • block of random characters
    Historical mailing list - ed donnen
    Tue, 6 Dec 2016 06:06:26 -0500
    ...Purely a writers preference, but a combination of "special" controls from a word processing app. and the browser SENDS the block of random characters...
  • Re: Engine swap
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:43:45 -1000
    ...there in the not distant > future and am wondering what good combinations are out there for an > autotranny match up. > > Anyone actually own such...
  • Under Seat Storage Drawers
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 10:10:28 -0800
    ...How hard is it to get down and see the combination lock when you want to open the drawer? It looks to me like...