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  • Re: that syncro alert
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 20:24:48 EST
    FYI - carfax is unreliable for determining if a vanagon is 4wd. I just ran a '91 thru them this morning, it came up 4wd...
  • Re: battry FYI
    Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
    Tue, 18 May 2004 08:45:17 -0700
    It does make sence. Jason "it makes sence to me that a major boat battery Mfg would preach proper use/care for long term...
  • new tires anyone
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Mon, 23 May 2005 23:07:40 -0700
    FYI, I just picked up tires from costco (central california), BF Goodrich commercial T/A All season LT195/75R14 6ply for $65 /tire $13...
  • Dakar Rally starts soon
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 1 Jan 2007 16:51:30 -0800
    Just FYI: the Dakar rally starts soon. Usually there is a half hour synopsis every night: http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html __________________________________________________ Do You...
  • FYI: FS: 70 camper (NY/LI) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 24 Jun 96 19:30:54 CDT
    FYI: contact THEM, not me: Article: rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled.12042 From: emcdrs@aol.com (Emcdrs) Subject: 1970 VW bus For sale: 1970...
  • Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
    Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
    Sat, 12 Jun 2004 03:31:23 -0400
    ...dan On Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:46:10 -0400, Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: >The fact do not lie.... I've had...
  • Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:09:57 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: tire update
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sat, 5 Jun 2004 11:46:36 -0400
    Where can we find thes? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 9 Jan 2014 07:39:56 -0500
    FYI, we have brand new ones for $95 each (with list discount). - Ron Salmon � The Bus Depot, Inc. � www.busdepot.com � (215)� 234-VWVW...
  • Re: Weakly Statz ...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 06:39:51 -0400
    ...I guess my Syncro has been running TO good and I'm getting bored! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA...
  • What do you do to the list?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 16 Mar 1998 01:00:14 -0500
    ...Can someone tell me how to get back on? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
  • Re: FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Sun, 10 Jan 1999 22:40:46 -0500
    YauMan - Uh, if you don't mind, would you list some gasoline companies which DON'T sell gasoline with "detergents" within them??? BOB - WA4RRN...
  • spare tire wanted: MXL
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 28 Jun 1999 12:25:19 -0400
    ...Any of you with 15" wheels want to make a few extra bucks? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA...
  • Re: nasty realization
    Historical mailing list - Marie Bussard
    Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:24:54 -0800
    Montana uses liquid magnesium chloride....if wanting to know more check out http://www.mdt.state.mt.us/departments/maintenance/deicer_use.html Fyi...
  • Replacement Fuel Pump
    Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 08:54:11 -0400
    FYI The "Bosch 286 fuel pump Grand National T-type" works as a VW replacement. Has exactly the same hose fittings and electrical connectors...
  • FYI: brakes
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 17:30:59 -0400
    Some good reading. http://www.brakestrips.net/drivers_home.htm -- H�ctor 1990 Carat 'Ursula' By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by...
  • Re: Blink'n Ignition Light (cont'd)
    Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
    Thu, 7 May 1998 10:19:58 -0700
    On Thu, 7 May 1998 12:05:19 -0400 (EDT) EMZ <vw4x4@fyi.net> writes: > WEll I guess you have never drove a diesel...
  • Re: Gas vs diesel Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 04:14:45 +0000
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Reply-To: vw4x4@FYI.NET >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Gas vs diesel Heaters >Date: Wed, 13 Oct...
  • Re: Looking for space for a Vanagon project in the Washington DC area
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 10 Nov 2004 22:00:22 -0700
    ...jimt On 11/10/04 9:23 PM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Do yourself a big favor, and forget it. Thinking that...
  • Re: Need advice please....too cool?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:58:18 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Rear Heater Leak
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 19:25:52 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Accelerator sticks
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 1 Sep 2004 23:00:08 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: IMBD for cars.....
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:35:35 -0800
    On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:27 AM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: > http://www.imcdb.org/ > > ....FYI, lots of VeeDubs. > Internet...
  • Re: GBC 10A Fuse?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:16:19 -0500
    FYI, you can now just say "FGI" which is an updated equivalent of "RTFM"... http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/FGI >Did you try Google...
  • Re: New Vanagon Owner
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:11:38 EST
    ...It is an automatic, which i guess I will have to deal with. >> FYI, the automatics are more relaiable than the 4 speeds. chris
  • Re: auxiliary heat
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:15:10 -0800
    ...Mike On 11/23/04 5:10 PM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > You might want to use an electric 110 vac heat...
  • Re: Advice Needed on Buying Used 2.1L Engine...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 7 Jun 2003 14:23:31 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: grey stripe
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
    Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:05:09 -0500
    ...Good luck, as I have seen many body > shop eliminate these, or even paint over them. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS...
  • Re: Alignment questions
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 11 Jun 2004 11:15:31 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: towing concerns...
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:36:47 -0600
    ...This is a well known dangerous thing to do. > Especially when using a car dolly. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh...
  • Re: Syncro front rotor change question
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
    Tue, 2 Mar 1999 21:43:24 PST
    ...EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> >From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET> >Subject: Re: Syncro front rotor change question...
  • Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
    Historical mailing list - ROGunter
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 05:53:09 EST
    In a message dated 98-03-11 07:14:39 EST, vw4x4@fyi.net writes: << Don't forget the cost of machining the block...
  • Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit 87 Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:56:36 -0400
    ...Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> > >Reply-To: vw4x4@FYI.NET > >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Subject: Re: Will 90 Cabrio ISV Control unit fit...
  • Re: First cold day
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 1 Oct 2004 15:45:35 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit -- Update
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:31:02 -0700
    FYI, the brake kit that Bow-Wow sells also has the right length pins. On 10/3/06, neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote: > > I...
  • Re: NVC-Votes needed for business support. A second request for help!
    Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
    Fri, 8 Nov 2013 18:03:09 -0800
    Fyi, I did it in about 15 seconds. Very easy.� I'll now try to get my kids to do it. � Chris 3 � � Re...
  • FYI, Syncro FS in Northern Ohio
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:12:14 -0500
    Came across this '87 Syncro in Northern Ohio. $3500. Seems decent with rebuilt engine. Claims to be original owner. <http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto...
  • Stainless steel Exhaust sys. ?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 14 Oct 1997 12:26:39 -0400
    ...making Stainless steel exhaust parts? Does anyone know if they came thru ? I need some parts soon! Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72...
  • Free starter
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 7 Jun 1998 23:49:05 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
  • Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 11 Mar 1998 07:11:51 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
  • Agilis 61s
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 21 May 2001 08:38:39 -0700
    FYI (everyone) The TireRack just let me know they have sent me my second set of Agilis 61s. This means that they now have...
  • FYI...Manual FS on Ebay (VAN '80-82 inc.Diesel)
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:37:11 -0500
    In case someone can't find this one, I found it for sale on Ebay ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll...
  • Re: Speaker wire polarity
    Historical mailing list - Steven Gager
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:00:39 -0500
    ...at Best Buy would have to be alot faster than me. FYI a 10 disk CD changer fits great just in front of the...
  • Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 05:11:35 EST
    In a message dated 3/26/02 12:04:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > '91 Westy-loaf > > fyi, the term...
  • Re: Accessories, Parts Prices , and Dissension
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:19:18 EST
    In a message dated 12/6/04 7:13:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: > WEB TV and AOL was the...
  • Re: Main bearings/rod bearings/bolts
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 05:07:46 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: SoCal Junkyard Alert
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 5 May 2003 18:47:33 -0400
    ...Got any pic's? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net...
  • Re: How to confirm head gasket job?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:28:14 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Paint thinner
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 15:05:52 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Paint thinner
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:06:33 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:46:10 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Why am I hear? (free H.P. for syncros)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 2 Oct 1999 00:43:22 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Fri, 1 Oct 1999, Bulley wrote: > I am going to...
  • Re: eBay Motors item 2409707944
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:33:47 -0500
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: Breaking into a vanagon? How do you lock the keys in?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:21:29 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • Re: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 00:02:07 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On...
  • FS 1984 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 29 Jul 1998 12:51:28 -0400
    ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
  • Re: 91 Carat on Ebay going-going-gone
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:04:30 EST
    ...High bid was $4500.00! Gary FYI 1991 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat Item #223694615 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
  • VW Vanagon Westfalia Synchro(sic) Weekender (eBay #285437247)
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 17:22:51 -0500
    FYI Spotted this illiterate item on eBay. I can't imagine anyone who actually owned a Syncro not being able to spell it, so...
  • Re: FYI Traveling assistance info
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:04:35 -0300
    Also one can use web folders to put files on driveway.com and you can access them from any internet browses you get 25...
  • Boston Bob website
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 16:21:04 -0400
    FYI, Boston Bob knows that his website is offline and his email is also messed up. If you need to talk to him, 508...