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• Fw: The end of the dashboard Disco!!
  Historical mailing list - Lance Lovell
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 23:07:09 +0100
  ...The end of the dashboard Disco!! ----- Original Message ----- From: Lance Lovell To: Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 10:46 PM Subject: The end of...
• Re: Discount code for Busdepot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 22:50:30 -0600
  ...Discount code for Busdepot > I've forgotten what the discount code is for Busdepot, could someone > repost it again please? > Thanks, > Courtney > > > --------------------------------- > Do you...
• tires and weights
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:04:20 -0500
  I was wondering if the Electric Vehicle enthusiasts have the same heated discussions on tires and capacities with bearing life and offsets like we...
• Re: 4-disc-brake
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:03:26 -0800
  ...4-disc-brake For all who wanted more Info: Front: -vented discs Audi100/A6 (C4, �92-�97), also A4 (�95 and up) -front caliper...
• Re: CD Changer
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Thu, 01 May 1997 16:57:05 +0000
  Durby, I've got a Sony 6 disc changer mounted in the glove compartment which is convenient and works fine. I don't think...
• For Sale: set of FOUR vanagon hubcaps/wheelcovers '85 up style (fit all vans)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 May 2003 08:44:07 EDT
  ...set of four vanagon plastic silver disc style wheelcovers/hubcaps, '85 up disc style, but fit ALL '80-91 vanagons/westys. $60 for all...
• Another Coolant Bleeding Question...bleeder valve in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:38:53 -0700
  ...Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
• Re: New platform-www.vanagon.us.com?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 20 May 2008 14:19:38 -0500
  ...Additionally, there's more room for a wider range of discussions, since you can create forums specifically for discussion of particular threads, some of...
• Carver P4 List Discount
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 16:15:10 EDT
  ...If you want pricing information, and the list discount, please reply to me from this message. Thanks, Steve '74 Campmobile SKL Enterprises Importing German...
• Fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 08:01:36 -0400
  ...I discovered this when I hit the battery/water level light after being camped for about 1.5 hours. The battery was in the...
• Re: Refrigerator and water pump circuits
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 07:00:22 -0500
  OK, I can do this but I would like to know if you want the keep the relay or discard the relay ? I always...
• Re: Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
  ...Do the big disc's work much better than drilled rotors? > >There was some discussion about this on the list a while back. I...
• Re: bus depot disocunt code was/WTBoutside door handle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 8 May 2005 00:35:54 -0400
  >> If you didn't get your discount for any reason, you can >> write or call the folks at BD and they'll take care...
• Re: Brakes (upgraded and standard)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:27:09 -0400
  ...The transfer of energy is increased by >>adding more mass to the discs and adding ventilation to the discs >>(meaning they can accept more...
• Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 13:18:09 -0500
  ...I've moved my compressor as much out of the way as I can >> without disconnecting the hoses, but would really like to remove...
• Re: Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 14:16:21 -0200
  ...ALL 228mm Sachs clutch kits sold for the last number of years have used Canadian discs (although, as of very recently, some are now...
• disconnecting O2 sensor... bad?
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 18:02:43 -1000
  Had an 86 Westy idling/driving rough and running rich- knowledgable friend says "it's a bad O2- just disconnect the damn thing cause...
• Re: 84 rough running,backfire
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 11:44:10 -0400
  John Try disconnecting the idle stabilizer and running for a few days or longer if this makes the problem disappear. Can run indefinitely with...
• Kirkland Vanagon Tires Discontinued!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 13:47:14 -0400
  ...our '81's---they were "slow sellers, and have just been discontinued"..... The manager did a computer check that showed a set or two...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 19:51:58 -0500
  ...They don’t have the benefit though of the disc pads clamping effect. For you to do any upgrade up front you not only...
• Ronal USA closing doors... Vanagon wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Gertner
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:09:45 -0400
  Can you give contact information for the location/person you talked to? I called Discount Tire and they said they don't carry Ronal...
• Re: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:53:03 -0500
  ...acceptable way to discharge A/C at home? > Hi guys, > As my other posts indicate, I'm currently battling my thermostat > housing. I've...
• Re: Smooth Gear Change
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Mon, 11 May 2009 09:21:42 +0200
  ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
• Re: vendor discount
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:03:01 -0400
  http://bit.ly/P2V5gC First link is what you are after..... :) (10% discount code) Jason On Fri, Mar 28, 2014 at 9:49 PM...
• discolored injector
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:22:50 -0400
  ...Wohoo! One of my injectors was discolored. The plastic was brown instead of white/tan like the others. Anyone know what this is a...
• Re: The lid is *NOT* Plastic!
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 09:15:04 -0800
  Why do we discuss anything?? Btw, where did you find out that the lids are "high density fiberglass"? Mike G. Gnarlodious wrote: > I thought...
• Rear Disc Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 15:00:12 -0400
  ...and noticed that they are offering a limited number of rear disc brake kits.... http://www.smallcar.com/brakekit.htm I have nothing to...
• Rear Disc Brake conversion
  Historical mailing list - Adrian
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 18:53:12 -0700
  Just thought I would ask if anyone out there has tackled a rear drum to disc conversion. If so what parts did you use...
• Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:10:17 -0700
  ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs >>> >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> >>> >>> I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. >>> I am >>> wondering what is...
• Re: 2nd battery...an alternative??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:37:42 -0400
  ...On our boat we discharge well below 50%, accepting that we will get fewer discharge cycles in return for getting more amp-hours from...
• Who can sell me cross drilled Syncro disc?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 23:03:20 -0700
  I am looking to replace my front discs on my Syncro. First of all are there vented "GTI" discs for it or is there...
• cleaning coffee out of seats....ideas??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 06:22:48 EST
  ...the velour is NOT stained, but its discolored because the foam underneath is full of coffee residue..and the more i clean the spot...
• Re: Speaking of rear disc brakes...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:22:09 -0800
  ...Speaking of rear disc brakes... All this talk of rear disc brakes is crazy! Fact, the front brakes of a vehicle do about 60...
• Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:24:06 +0100
  ...About half the price of a Porsche system (4-discs: 9500DM in Germany) Price should still be cheaper than the german Oettinger 4-disc...
• engine theory, ECUs , AFMs and whatnot
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:44:48 -0700
  Hi guys, In reading the past days of ECU/ AFM solutions, I re-read a favorite site of similar discussions by Rodger Bywater http...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 21:27:51 -0500
  Disconnect the batterie(s). If welding body panels try to remove the interior trim to avoid burning insulation if there is any on the...
• batteries on sale
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 17:24:59 -0700
  ...Ask how long they've been on the shelf! Batteries discharge slowly on the shelf. If they're on the shelf a long time...
• Re: whining speedometer and oil usage
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:38:56 -0600
  Mark, What I would do is; Disconnect the bottom of the cable, from the box, disconnect the cable at the speedo, and blow some...
• Spare cable withy socket?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 10:09:19 -0500
  Cleaning up around the engine bay I discovered a three wire cable with a round socket not connected to anything. It appears to be...
• vented disc rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 17:02:10 -0400
  Does anyone have vented disc rotors on their Vanagon? I would like to upgrade the brakes on my '86 Syncro with some vented rotors...
• discontinued cooling hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 07:09:03 -0500
  i remember seeing posts in the past about various discontinued cooling system hoses. the vanagon diesel hoses stick in my mind but i am...
• Cooper tires
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 20:42:56 -0400
  Any body have an opinion on Cooper Discovery tires? I need good year-round Michigan tires for my '81. Looking for something a little...
• Re: stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:31:56 -0400
  ...SO,it is free shipping, AND a 10 percent discount on the Vanagon parts.
• Westfalia interior roof cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:38:28 -0300
  I though I would consult the wisdom of the List and hopefully not start another discussion :-) Any suggestions on how to clean the interior...
• Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:09:33 -0500
  ...The first instance of the disc not fully releasing did happen early on but unless I feather the clutch to creep under load operation...
• Re: Go Westy discount code
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 10:30:50 -0700
  ...For mechanical parts - http://www.gowestyautoparts.com/ offers free (US) shipping on orders over $50, which could easily be worth a 20% discount. Other...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:16:27 -0800
  ...The Vanagon list NEEDS moderation, and discussion of the same, because of the individuals that just can't understand that these gasoline-on-a...
• Re: Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:58:24 -0600
  ...The disc goes onto the barrel, is twisted 90 degrees and has some small notches that the barrel snaps into when it's released...
• Re: Another 205/70-14XL Tire Option. Tire Details - Discount Tire Direct
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:14:28 -0800
  ...Is it this tire? GT Radial Champiro VP1 205/70R14XL 98T B http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?ra=searchTiresBySize.do&fl=&pc...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:20:31 -0700
  ...has gotten more > discussion than anything else other than fights about language?! > But Joy, this is a very discriminatory discussion. What about those on...
• Re: I am going to replace my pilot bearing - what else?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 12:25:17 -0500
  ...Under extend conditions the G-forces will rip the disc to pieces, unless you use the special Syncro clutch disc. Happened to me! Eric
• Re: Bus Depot Discount
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 27 Oct 2018 15:27:54 -0400
  ...Bus Depot Discount > > I believe that we as list members get a discount at Bus Depot. But I don't > remember how to claim...
• Re: Adding rear disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:55:12 -0400
  ...http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n177/tennessee_jed/Disc%20Brake%20conversion/31caliperandhose.jpg <--- neither inside corner has been chamfered. Sudhir On Sun, Aug 16...
• Administrative Note
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 7 Apr 1997 15:55:26 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Don't discuss it on the list. Thanks. P.S. Fridays are for light humor that is VW related. Not for inflammatory political discussion...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 18:23:25 -0700
  While it probably wouldn't hurt to follows DanNs advice, I have had many Welds done on My Van over the Years WithOut Disconnecting...
• Re: 1400--1600 rpm in '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 1994 14:42:54 -0800
  Don, Yes, do disconnect the digital idle stabalizer before setting idle. Don't ask me how it works, or what's digital about it...
• Second Battery Disconnect
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:57:20 -0500
  If I have two group 41 batteries in parallel and I want to save one while camping, is disconnecting the ground of the second...
• Rear wiper removal
  Historical mailing list - chrisadubs
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 18:42:17 -0800
  Is there a simple way to remove the rear wiper assembly? I had everything disconnected but the linkage where its passes through the hatch...
• Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 09:20:34 -0400
  Hello Volks, The resent emails about improved wiper blades lead me to ask the next questions (I'm sure It may have been discussed...
• Re: Buses By The Depot & BusDepot Warehouse Sale - Sat Oct 1 (PA)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:23:28 -0400
  > The Warehouse Sale (distressed goods - best discounts) will > be on Saturday only. But we wil offer discounts on regular- > stock merchandise on Friday 9...