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• Re: Interesting question about rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - daryl l christensen
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:01:01 -0800
  ...the German ones had an inch or so higher pedal consistently...FWIW.. Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377...
• Eurovan 2,5 injection system
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:14:06 +0100
  ...I cant say I've heard of that system before, anyone? Btw, the 2,0 has Digifant FWIW. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: New Owner ... Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 06:31:52 -0700
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0005C&L=vanagon&P=R18734 FWIW, I bought the BusDepot 3 window canvas and after...
• Re: Other Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:12:46 -0600
  ...have been a "bus"-first year of the non "pressed bumper" buses. FWIW, Tom 63 DC bus 65 Deluxe Westy? bus 84 Westy Vanagon
• LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:25:36 -0700
  ...go up 11" or so, but it only moved 5-6". FWIW, I bled the line near the connection (via vent hole on hose...
• Re: Bostig Conversion Unabashed (long)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 29 May 2008 20:00:34 +0800
  Thanks for the post. FWIW I've also decided to go Bostig/Zetec, and I'm soon driving down to Boston. I too was...
• I'm so excited! (ordered my KEP plate!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:26:55 -0800
  ...to order the plate with extra 50 degree engine mounting holes. FWIW, I consider this really good advice. Having vertical, 15, or 50 degree...
• Re: Triangle vent window question
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 19:50:44 -0700
  ...ve been on the list, but back on and have a question about the triangle vent windows (1990 Vanagon Westy, Washington DC area, FWIW).
• Re: Surf Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 14:07:35 -0400
  ...Better than spending $$$$$$$$$ for all of the VDO guages michael (FWIW I have a full set of VDO guages and senders that I have...
• Re: Camp Box News
  Historical mailing list - IC
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:07:14 -0500
  ...I haven't seen a Campbox news since last april so this is definately a hiatus! he claims it will never happen again FWIW...
• Re: Propane, Delta Six, Euro American, and Manchester Tank
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:58:24 -0500
  FWIW, I also have all of the Delta Six/EuroAmerican products. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com > When I was looking...
• 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Mon, 31 May 1999 15:41:56 -0400
  ...Again sorry you didn't get to see "Old Reliable'-- FWIW I now own my 6th Westy, my 5th is the one for sale...
• Re: end of thread?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 00:13:33 -0800
  ...PoziDrive screwdriver heads, not both! (jeez I detest slotted screws) BTW/FWIW: for those who may not have Mobil 1 products available locally, Mobil...
• Re: Best for the Westy (shocks)
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Mon, 15 May 2006 09:26:57 -0700
  ...I like them, especially in cross winds in my 84 Westy. >FWIW, >Tom I have the HD shocks on my Westy and there's...
• Re: Cup holder
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:05:17 -0400
  On 6/29/07, Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@aol.com> wrote: > FWIW I just got two of the Griotsgarage.com heavy duty super dooper German...
• Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:48:19 -0800
  ...On Mar 5, 2007, at 10:09 AM, Sam Walters wrote: > FWIW, there probably are at least several hundred Vanagons on the road > now...
• My Battery Life 7+ Years
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 03:36:38 +0000
  FWIW, I finally bought a new battery for my 84' Westy. My old battery was a measly 650 CCA from Wal-Mart and was...
• Re: Craigslist ad: One of us?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:37:35 -0500
  > also listed here > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=624463 > and on ebay item # 220247956462 > FWIW also for what it's...
• Re: Upon seeing bostig's handiwork
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:05:10 EDT
  ...way to measure/show >>ground clearance, Jim-- Thanks for the info. FWIW I think your photo on the website of the behind/underneath picture...
• Re: Head gasket, cracked head, or more?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:28:14 -0400
  ...Head gasket, cracked head, or more? > FWIW; > > I got a lot of worrisome bubbles in the coolant reservoir after installing > my rebuilt engine. Evidently...
• Re: Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 15:26:05 EST
  ...Is this something to be concerned about? > > FWIW, it's a 87 GL Wolfsburg with the weekender package, AC, 4spd, 105K mi, > in excellent...
• Gas Mileage Data
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 19:26:19 -0800
  FWIW, regarding my 1984 Westy (123k miles, a/c, great running condition) I get between 16 and 20 mpg for all around driving; the...
• Re: Long Delayed Eurovan Fire Update
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 12:00:01 -0400
  FWIW, the PPO of my 91 syncro westy also had an engine box fire (WV fault in mis-wiring a new engine). He felt...
• Re: What is this westy worth..?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:48:54 -0700
  ...some time into that one) and "How to buy a Vanagon". FWIW I saw a white 84 or 85 Westy yesterday, $38 hundred was...
• Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:19:37 -0400
  FWIW, I've seen (across 7 cars) a 10% reduction in fuel economy for the gas with 10% alcohol. Only in my camper was...
• Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:06:16 -0500
  Is the third battery for the Truckfridge? FWIW it looks like you covered the hot wires pretty well on the isolator. Rob vwrobb@gmail...
• EV needs good home....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 13:19:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...lease car, considering its about 3 years old... Its at Pearson-Miller VW, North Dartmouth, MA, (508) 999-4573 ask for Ken. FWIW, Ric
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:57:46 EST
  fwiw, i just looked at the pics of the mudflaps....theyre the same kind as the OEM mudflap that was standard on the left...
• Some parts remain...
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 21:06:20 -0700
  Hey Listees, FWIW, my mechanic had a '90 Syncro Weekender he's still stripping parts out of. He took the engine, and the outer...
• FS jumpseat Bracket was RE. rear facing jump seat pictures
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 15:09:11 -0700
  ...rear facing jump seat pictures FWIW, That mounting mechanism is exactly what my U.S. '90 Carat has. Of course, my rear facing seats...
• Re: The Meaning of Life
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:16:52 PDT
  ...like no weilding and all that.... >FWIW - My van has needed less than $250 in maintenance >(other than gas & oil) in the last year...
• Re: insurance
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:56:29 -0700
  fwiw - living in SF bay area, married, good driving record (until last week - sigh!) I pay about $225/6 months thru 21st century on...
• Re: VW of America/Tattoo/Towing With A Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:43:27 -0700
  Cute trailer! :) On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at 7:28 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > FWIW, I often tow my little Cox...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:26:55 -0600
  ...2021, at 12:25 AM, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > > FWIW, I have done a bunch of these for folks, even a bulk...
• Re: Vanagon VIN locations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew McCain
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 09:16:18 +0200
  yeah, chris - my VIN plate is on the passengers side door AnDrew McCain '82 Diesel Istanbul, Turkey JordanVw wrote: > fwiw, i just thought i...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:01:50 -0700
  FWIW -- whenever I've had a blown head gasket with a subsequent internal coolant leak I've been able to smell the coolant in...
• Re: speedo fix or re-calibrate - was GoWesty 2.4L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:17 -0700
  ...Let > me know FWIW, I repaired the clock in my '84 using this website: http://www.pauldottrip.com/84vanagon/analogclock/analogclock.html My clock...
• Automatic to 4-speed tranny conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 10:54:09 EDT
  ...sounds awfully low to me, is he pulling my leg? Thanks. FWIW, the description is: 89K miles, AC, Body VG, front tires good, he...
• Fwd: Need Price info on Clean '83 Westie with 76K Miles
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 13:39:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Vanagon@lenti.med.edu.com Hello- FWIW For any looking for ball park prices on any vehicle the Kelley Blue Book has a web...
• Re: Mobil 1 is great stuff!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 16:39:24 EDT
  ...tho, i still change oil every 3k or less. (FWIW, the oil in my audi is still golden, not black, even 2k after oil...
• Re: Thinking Alaska trip...
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 01:15:47 EDT
  ...no connection, ymmv, fwiw, etc. As a side note, is it just my imagination, or is there some mysterious force that draws Westies toward...
• Re: South African Grill Kits
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:38:50 EDT
  ...In either case, don't > worry, you will definately get an emblem. > > fwiw, its the same emblem as the '88-'92 Jetta/Golf emblem...
• Re: cross country camping suggestions??
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Sun, 16 May 2004 09:06:19 -0700
  ...the campers rousted and in the direction of for-pay facilities. FWIW, I've heard K-Marts have also allowed overnight camping in some...
• Re: [WetWesties] Re: BBTB 2011?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:05:25 -0700
  ...didn't even consider 395 through Washington, Oregon and into California. FWIW if the weather was bad going thru the mountains in southern Oregon...
• Re: Thom's Case Study (used to be humorous)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Oct 1995 10:22:16 -0400
  ...90kmh posted speed (55mph for yu folks south of the border)! FWIW everyone else seemed to be doing about 120knm :0! i goes as...
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 21:40:56 -0400
  FWIW, On my CDN 91, the vent windows rotate only 90 degrees - perpendicular to the van. Malcolm S > I am not sure that I...
• Re: auxiliary battery
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 17:52:39 +0100
  Brent Christensen wrote: > FWIW, I also rewired *all* the accessories in the Westy to run from the aux > batteries by tapping into the fuse...
• list sticker attachment idea
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 12:26:58 EDT
  ...Just a FWIW idea I thought other Listees might like to consider... Pat, Toto & the Tugboat
• Re: Bettk'a'fer????????
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 19:59:59 -0700
  ...fer???????? >>"Kafer" is the name for the VW Beetle in germany. fwiw.. >And Bett means 'Bed' in German....some meaning starts to emerge... Bedbugs...
• Re: Bustdepot, wolf bras and so on
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:41:37 -0700
  ...the mind. Careful where and on whom you blow your nose. FWIW I have dealt with Bus(t) Depot for several years, they're...
• Re: Parking lot encounter
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 17:52:27 EDT
  ...I remember correctly, the only mitigating factor in Maryland is something called the "Law of Last Clear Chance" or some such thing. FWIW. Peter
• Re: Free gmail account for Vanagon list members.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:58:26 -0400
  ...Free gmail account for Vanagon list members. ::: :::FWIW I have begun using my gmail.com account for backing up, and now :::storing, all of...
• Re: refilling propane bottles, potential hazards?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 21:18:16 -0500
  ...Is the risk that great, or am I just being paranoid?> > > > > > > > FWIW - in about five years I've had two leaky semi-used bottles...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:16:43 -0700
  Exactly On Tue, Apr 27, 2021 at 11:25 PM Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > FWIW, I have done a bunch of these...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:33:36 -0600
  ...was whining? It was a joke that begged to be asked. FWIW, after I got used to my camper's behaviors and fixed a...
• Re: Craiglist
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:07 -0500
  FWIW my 91 MultiVan (220K mi) didn't have one when I bought it new. John Meeks On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 7...
• Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 14:29:06 -0500
  ...to about that of dish soap or just a tad thinner. FWIW I just took a look at my test window with the 303...
• Re: O2 Sensor or lack thereof
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 14:40:46 PST
  ...21 PDT CARVER_JEFFREY@aphub.aerojetpd.com (Jeff Carver) writes: >Ken - >FWIW, the '80 non-CA version did not have an O2 sensor. >- Jeff...
• Re: Wires and otherwise (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 20 May 2002 10:15:14 -0700
  FWIW - that is pretty standard operating procedure. They don't waste time soldering, as you will probably want to change out the stereo again...
• Re: [review] JVC cd/mp3 player for van
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 15:06:13 EDT
  ...that goes to the instrument cluster. I spliced into that line. FWIW, the always on +12 supplies the power to my unit, while the...