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  • Re: Trickle Charger Install
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 02:05:22 EST
    ...On long cross-country trips when doing distance, we sometimes stop in campgrounds with power, so a little topping off never hurts. Also located...
  • Friday: Joel Walker Inspired Rhyme
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Fri, 3 Aug 2001 21:40:45 -0700
    ...But the cost & the weight adds much to the freight Of a van that is long distance driven. But a lass with a plan...
  • Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:12:03 -0700
    ...advice)...and it would drive me nuts to drive it long distances...definately buzzy..can feel it thru the gas pedal...lost its muffler...
  • Re: Long Distance Purchasing
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Tue, 8 Dec 1998 13:25:08 -0600
    ...Long Distance Purchasing >Hi, > >Well, I thought I was crazy when I flew from Raleigh / Durham to Memphis to >purchase a Carat sight-unseen...
  • Re: Digital Cameras
    Historical mailing list - Lindemulder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:21:48 -0400
    ...Joe in CO 84 Westy 77 Targa ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com
  • Nikki Elko needs AIRS help yet again
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:28:13 -0700
    ...Hi Listees; Art Lynch here in Texas attempting (yet) another long distance rescue of Nikki Elko. She's currently on the side of the...
  • Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:51:19 -0700
    ...The joy of driving long distances has been restored. More comfortable and much more control, especially in crosswinds. Karl Wolz | |Looks great John. I...
  • Re: double thermostats
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 17 Jun 2003 18:39:34 -0400
    ...traffic, where people don't have the sense to keep a > distance behind you The Vanagon cooling system, in a good operating condition, is...
  • Re: odd stalling/rich running-revisited
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:40:50 -0500
    ...over with a jump pack, and with > my brother following (safe distance behind), and my father sitting in the > back seat holding the jump...
  • Syncro Westies FS
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 4 Dec 1999 18:03:32 +0100
    ...address=12345&borschtid=84224225160142312508&search_type=FindSale&make=VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=&y=18&x=22&sort_type=sort_by_price http://www.autotrader...
  • Re: 2011 Syncro de Mayo
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:59:03 -0800
    ...area/neighborhood (iVAN). > > iVAN is the distance your Wasserboxer can drive without blowing a headgasket > or the distance your transaxle can withstand your new...
  • Re: A/C compressors rebuild able?
    Historical mailing list - Lindemulder
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:47:24 -0700
    ...but you'd better bring a shovel...." > ------------------------------------------- Introducing NetZero Long Distance Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com
  • Re: East Coast Gathering???
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 09 Jan 1995 19:09:19 -0500 (EST)
    ...I live in DC, so NC is no great haul, but for our New England friends to drive the distance (not to mention the...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - TStone8359
    97-07-17 23:22:21 EDT
    ...We have been doing some long distance diagnostics. My thoughts were to look for air leaks around the air box. Told him to spray...
  • Re: flip out side tables...
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 06:07:15 EST
    ...i remember his posting. ..but it also sticks out a considerable distance from the vinyl covered masonite GL side panel IIRC as you got...
  • LVC Recommending diesel forums
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:42:01 -0400
    ...1986 Jetta diesel, and am looking for a place within drivable distance from northwest CT to get a rebuild. Were these pretty much the...
  • Re: I'll bite on the diesel---safety and getting flipped off
    Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
    Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:08:46 -0600
    ...People in general are >getting more arrogant with their cars/trucks. >I just try to keep my distance. >But it also happens when I...
  • Re: Drafting for better MPG
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:18:27 -0700
    ...Drafting for better MPG > > It's not the stopping distance that's a problem in causing a tailgater > rear-end collision. It's reaction...
  • Re: I'm about to give up...
    Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
    Wed, 24 Mar 2004 20:30:55 -0400
    ...From neutral the first and third have enough travel, but the second and fourth have only half the distance. What is wrong here? How...
  • Re: Fiamma F45i awning
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:44:09 -0700
    ...The vast majority of our trips are on secondary roads > traveling distances of a couple hundred miles, but from time to time we > will...
  • Re: Alloy wheels for sale, just curious
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 18:43:37 -0600
    ...http://www.californiacampers.com > _========== > // [_]|[__][__] | > || _ vw _ | > ==(O)------(O)=< > > > ------------------------------------------- > Introducing NetZero Long Distance > Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! > Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com >
  • Oil light/buzzer combo
    Historical mailing list - Aaron J. Wood
    Mon, 22 Apr 1996 23:48:16 +0000
    ...THis way I will never, hopefully , drive any distance with the oil light on. Has anyone ever tried to do this, or know how...
  • Re: Replace Headlights?
    Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:20:12 -0500 (EST)
    ...The high beams just flood the road with light, far into the distance. Be careful, if you ever need to take the car to...
  • clairification: Hot nuts up front. was: [Fwd: bosch digifant]
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:28:37 EDT
    ...to a stop on the side of the road, (a safe distance from traffic, yadda-yadda-yadda). The bearing cap will be hot. >> What...
  • Re: Syncro spring lengths
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sun, 20 Sep 1998 12:00:28 EDT
    ...am I correct on that figure? Compress them and measure the required compression force and distance. If the rate is 75lbs/inch it will...
  • Spare tire mounting
    Historical mailing list - John
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:14:43 -0500
    David & list, When stopping distance is critical, having the spare mounted on the nose could mean the difference between collapsing the entire front nose...
  • Re: Vanagon 2.1 Engine Oil Pressure Survey
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Sat, 3 Jan 2004 02:13:44 -0500
    ...the measurements? The VDO dash gauge covers 80 psi over a distance of about an inch and a half, in 10 psi increments. I...
  • Re: Simple timing question, '84 1.9 l
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sun, 5 Mar 2006 18:10:31 -0500
    ...Double the distance between the U and V marks. I kept thinking I had it backwards. So to the right (1:00) is ATDC...
  • Re: Towing a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:44:50 -0500
    ...max speed of 30 mph for a max distance of 30 miles. The "Best" way is to disconnect the rear axles and tow it...
  • Re: Pre-loading Rear Suspension :~o
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 15:28:57 -0700
    ...Same principal applies even if you don't have to compress the spring, but you do shorten the distance between the spring perches. With...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:14:11 -0800
    ...I could communicate to half the distance in double sideband mode (the regular mode). My CB radio is never modified in any way. It...
  • Stranded in the Midwest Veedubless.
    Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 14:45:18 -0500
    ...Do any listmembers have experience purchasing long distance. What do you do to protect yourself against frauds and lemons? Thanks in advance. ----------------------------- Chris R...
  • Re: Long Distance Moving to Portland Oregon.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Sun, 29 Nov 1998 14:57:57 EST
    I used Auto Driveaway to get my ex's Golf from Washington State to Maine. I don't remember the cost but they got...
  • hubcaps
    Historical mailing list - Kathy Jacobs
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 04:42:22 PST
    ...Very nice caps and look like you have some expensive rims from a distance. Kathy Jacobs President,South Eastern VolksWagen Club Atlanta,Valdosta,Jacksonville...
  • Re: anyone use ICQ??? (NAC/NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:31:12 -0500
    ...Sure has cut down on my long distance phone bills to my kids & lets my friends & family reach me even when I'm tying...
  • Re: Toll Free number for Fast Forward - help me decide!
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 17 Jan 2001 08:09:21 -0500
    ...I have worked for several companies that discoruaged personal long distance calls. If I needed to call to order parts during work hours I...
  • Towing an automatic bus
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:42:39 -0400
    ...The current owner will tow it to me, but has been told he must tow it backwards on a dolly if going any distance...
  • Re: $500 1983 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:31:10 -0700
    ...end_year=&address= 92071&search_type=used&make= >VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30&advanced=&color=&car_year=1983 >Debra Clark >Santee, California >clark10006@cox...
  • Be careful what you buy on eBay
    Historical mailing list - Ware, David (EM, PTL, Contractor, ARC)
    Fri, 24 Oct 2003 14:42:13 -0400
    ...However he only bids on machines that are within driving distance, so he can check them out before actually going through with the payment...
  • [NVC] - Are there mathematicians among us? Or foundry mold designers, or........?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:47:55 -0500
    ...These are usually created with plywood, and are marked up with dimensional numbers, distances, pivot points and the like. Are there any amongst us...
  • Pop-top exchange
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:57:55 -0800
    ...Anyone have or know of a good deal on one of these things within striking distance of SF? Mike ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
  • Re: US cellphones in Canada, Canadian phones in the US
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 31 May 2006 11:36:39 -0400
    ...When I travel to the US on vacation we take my wife's phone, which has a reasonable long distance rates and no roaming...
  • Re: Stuck in Barstow with coolant leak
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:30:25 -0600
    ...ORR ~ DeanB On 4 Sep , 2012, at 9:12 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > for my own edification, checked the distance from Barstow to > Bakersfield...
  • save the e-mail - per my guy it's false (long)
    Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
    Fri, 30 Apr 1999 02:59:38 EDT
    ...The email states that Congress is considering legislation that would allow telephone companies to add an Internet access fee to long-distance telephone bills...
  • Choosing a VW mechanic
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 5 Nov 1996 20:40:49 -0000
    ...the specialist but what if you had to travel a long distance and pay twice the hourly rate? I am talking about not only...
  • Re: How to tow a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:00:31 -0400
    I'm going to have to tow a Vanagon that I just bought a distance of about 150 miles. Any suggestions on what to...
  • Re: Shifter extension PS....
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 27 May 2003 17:34:43 EDT
    ...You will find that the play is even more exaggerated as the shiftknob will be traveling a greater distance with each shift. If your...
  • Re: Whales, whales, seal, moose and moon rise...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 11:37:54 -0600
    ...to visit, & if we move to Maine, it would be w/in striking distance. Pax, Tom B.-heavy pressure from the SO to move
  • Re: They're GIVING Vanagons away in San Diego!
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:28:29 -0800
    ...22 hours 50 minutes Estimated Distance: 1406.41 miles" Yah I could do that. Hook it up to my Westy...... ;) -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta...
  • Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 14:24:27 -0500
    ...but just pointing it at someone will make them get some distance from you, if you know what i mean. and if i have...
  • Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:22:16 -0800
    HI Jack, what problem are you really trying to fix ? I have never had to worry much about that distance .. appears to me it...
  • Re: Dual Mass Flywheels and I5 dimensions needed (AEL)
    Historical mailing list - Ron Cunningham
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 23:36:59 -0400
    ...1 On the I5 motors, what is the distance from the block straight out to where starter teeth on the flywheel begins? 2 What...
  • Re: Syncro Differential Lock-reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Mon, 8 Mar 1999 20:07:13 EST
    ...Remember that the inside tire has less distance to travel than the outside tire on a turn. Without this 'slippage' you'd be dragging...
  • Re: Berg short-shift for Vgon
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Wed, 23 Nov 1994 11:21:58 EST
    ...Berg short-shift isn't magic, just a percentage (25%? 30%?) reduction in the distance the shift knob moves, whatever it is moving for...
  • bumper sticker
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Mar 1995 11:56:56 -0500
    ...Remember that it has to be something easily recognizable from a modest distance, and at a glance - you might someday whiz past a Box...
  • valves getting looser: how much is too much?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Mar 1996 12:57:48 -0500
    ...Is this just what I should expect? It was a very cold winter and I drive mostly short distances, so the uneven expansion of...
  • tires
    Historical mailing list - Chris Dyer
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 10:40:42 -0700
    ...Now if you're just piddling around town short distances, I wouldn't worry too much about it. But definitely put those new gumballs...
  • Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
    Historical mailing list - Mark Fitzsimons
    Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:19:54 EDT
    ...My neighbor has one of these and after looking at it from a distance and close up I still only see a very efficiently...
  • Propane powered fridge while driving (?)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:52:29 -0400
    ...while driving? Is this dangerous? Alternatively, does fridge operation make a big difference in gas bills over long distances? Thanks for any insight..... Shawn.
  • WTB: Westy luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:19:47 -0700
    ...now (San Francisco Bay area) and am willing to drive a distance to pick it up. Thanks a lot for your help! Hopefully someone...