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• 16" Syncro brake question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 20:46:42 EST
  ...rotors are about an inch bigger. The caliper also looks different. IIRC the SA rotors are bigger as well as vented. Seems like it...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women NV C
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 06:42:13 EDT
  ...tips by cutting and pasting the text unto your posting instead. IIRC, the listserver strips all attachments to emails as a precaution against virus...
• Re: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:38:26 -0700
  ...We did this in our old Carat a few years ago. IIRC, the manual regulators are the same for all years. It's a...
• Re: Hi resolution pictures of Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:58:20 -0700
  IIRC Roger Sisler has BTDT. You might want to talk to him about it. Cya, Robert On 9/6/07, T.M. <tinkerman007@yahoo...
• Re: CV Joint cleaning & lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 8 May 2017 08:12:04 -0700
  Your FLAPS should carry Pitmann arm pullers. IIRC, one of these will work to remove the CV hub from drive shaft. IOW, one could...
• Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 2 Jul 2013 03:21:43 -0700
  Hi Ralph, IIRC the early striker plate is triangular in shape. Later one looks rectangular like a door striker from an old bug. Thanks...
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:21:05 -0600
  ...If you do not store stuff, then one stiff and one not-so-stiff is recommended, IIRC. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo...
• Re: Newcomer has Questions
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 23:14:25 EDT
  ...Bus Depot also sells the Dansk J-pipe IIRC. The Dansk has mild steel flanges vs. the Stebro which is all stainless steel. I...
• Re: Fly that funky Syncro, white boy!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:07:16 EST
  ...bmc, I have seen these photos on the Baja Bus site. IIRC they are the 2wd variety. However, the T3 Syncro IS a Type...
• Re: VW SUCKS...Re: name change of Volks Cafe...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:39:08 EDT
  In a message dated 10/20/05 7:29:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: > IIRC, Peter told me that they...
• Muir Publications
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:22:44 -0800
  ...Hear tell those books were what inspired the 'for dummies' series. IIRC they also published some of Carl Franz and Lorena Havens books (Peoples...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:50:00 -0400
  ...use it for >reference if it where only 4 mph off. IIRC that's a prime signal to check your ground cable at the...
• Re: CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:53:29 -0600
  ...It "lived" in Nova Scotia, IIRC, or at least somewhere in Canada. No idea if he ever sold it or what happened to it...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:57:38 -0700
  RE: 'Fridge Duty Cycle IIRC there was also a thread here where someone had talked to tech support and been given instruction on how...
• Re: Universal outside thread chaser
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:14:05 -0700
  ...Cheaper than a set of thread files > IIRC. Doesn't do inside of course. Duluth has a good reputation. > > Yours, > David > > -- > David Beierl -- dbeierl...
• Re: steering rack boot- lubricant.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:51:31 -0500
  ...grease, and its the goopy-est stuff I've ever seen. IIRC the price was reasonable, and you know you have the right stuff...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:51:36 -0500
  IIRC it's a 23mm socket. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 1:20 PM...
• Re: Bus Depot query
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:42:02 -0400
  Troy, your best bet would be to just e-mail Ron. iirc his email is ron@busdepot.com On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:31:35 -0700
  ...2013, at 2:08 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > ~ I recall many SummerDays with temps in the Mid120s ~ IIRC 128ºF was the highest
• Re: Porsche powered westy for $5000 on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:46:24 -0800
  ...cto/1052273988.html > > not mine > florian Not smog compliant in California. IIRC these guys had it registered in a rural area where no smog...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:42:51 -0700
  ...CircClipPliers need to be the Type that > > Expand as you Squeeze, IIRC ~ I've done several of these but not on a regular basis...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:26:40 -0700
  ...VeryLarge Socket(I think the one for the RearAxleNut is BigEnough IIRC) to Drive the NewSeal in ~ But once you have CVJ Unbolted & out...
• Re: Heater Fan And Front Brake Squeal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 19:12:35 -0500
  ...Being in a calm frame of mind and having a soft pad to kneel on both help IIRC. Also dark outside helps. See http...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:58:54 -0800
  IIRC, the air-cooled is a tailshifter like the diesel trans. Wasserboxers have side shifters. So the answer is 'no' you cannot swap with...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 May 2001 15:21:19 EDT
  ...the Official Service Manual and the Official Factory Repair Manual? >> Mark, IIRC Bentley is the publisher of the "Official Service Manual" aka "Official Factory...
• Re: One of us in Winthrop Washington
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:25:29 -0700
  ...especially Westfalias in or around Winthrop would not be unusual Al. IIRC there was at least one other, maybe two, in town the last...
• Re: Michelin's new tire designs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:28:42 -0500
  ...Michelin had a video about these on their site years ago -- they were experimenting with them, in Australia IIRC. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 23:01:58 -0400
  ...155 ft/lbs of torque at 1900 rpms, and the torque stays above 140 up into the low 4000's, iirc. Also consider the...
• Re: ok, now a tire question
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 12:11:24 -0400
  ...The 205/70-14XL that came on the vans was > the > General Alti-Max, iirc. My 91 Westy came with the Michelin MXL 205...
• Re: What is the name of the Vanagon blue color?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:35:13 -0700
  ...s almost like that recent Audi TT pastel gray but darker. IIRC, Karl Mullendore had a Syncro Westy, also from Canada, in the same...
• Re: Mystery Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 May 2012 03:30:26 -0400
  ...seen the need for that heating element in the breather hose IIRC it contains a smallish orifice, and I think the heater is to...
• Re: Temp Gauge High on Startup + Blinking Light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 6 May 2011 19:39:54 -0700
  Did you check the negative coolant sensor connection to chassis? Double check Bentley, but IIRC, that connection is near coil. Neil. On Fri, May...
• Re: Alternator replacement????
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:12:42 -0700
  ...Total, with labor, was just under $200 IIRC. So that seems high to me...
• Re: Tubing for westy sink and water tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:08:50 -0700
  ...Suggestions? 3/8" reinforced vinyl IIRC. Most any hardware store ought to have it. Jim
• Re: R&R plastic latch on spare tire tray?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 21:54:56 -0400
  ...If so, mine is broken, also. The latch itself is steel. IIRC, ithey're held together by a roll-pin, or some such method...
• Re: Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:32:13 -0700
  ...sauce pan IIRC. > > YMMV > > > > DM&FS
• Re: anyone have any comments on shipping an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 19:17:25 -0800
  ...Cost about $165 IIRC. Maybe John remembers... it's been a few years. To get the easiest solution, make friends with the local boneyard...
• Re: Vanagon-Mercedes wheel question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 May 2005 03:06:36 EDT
  ...Thanks for any info. > > IIRC most of the late model (mid 90's up) E Class uses 16" wheels... where's Ben Tan? he...
• Re: Letter to VW - Vans are loved by everyone
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:48:37 -0700
  ...they just fell on deaf ears at the time IIRC. They really should make some bold moves, although it would take 5 years for...
• Re: WTB Alloy Center Caps;
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 18:24:05 -0700
  Both Busdepot & Van Cafe sell em. $14-16 each IIRC. Pax, Mr. BZ-I carry an extra w/ moi to keep from exposing my...
• Re: Jetta Engine Swap: Cat Position? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:36:55 -0800
  ...From an '00 or '01 New Beetle IIRC. Neil. On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 11:35 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:24:12 -0700
  ...I think Golfs say '1580' IIRC so very close. BenT
• Re: German car modifiers-how to contact?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:51:59 EST
  ...You are in the US, right? MSDS has kits to install G50 Porsche trannies and IIRC a couple of listees have done this themselves...
• Fwd: Half-Safe
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:29:16 EDT
  ...Eva) TERRY, That's still not a Vanagon w/ paddle wheels. IIRC this has been posted on the list before.. BenT <A HREF="http...
• Celebrity Listee Mick Kalber on TLC last night.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 05:17:52 EST
  ...TLC) 50. He was speaking about volcanos in his adopted Hawaii. IIRC the program was called Top 10 natural wonders. He was talking about...
• Re: [FIX] Re:Simple auxillary battery question
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:46:05 -0400
  ...a couple of wheelchair batteries which cost me about $70 >total, IIRC. Do you know off hand the amp hour rating you get from...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:57:53 EST
  ...1:16:33 PM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: IIRC the new Nissan XTerra uses the same idea... bars over the sunroof...
• Re: Trans-awn 2000 mounting brackets source ?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:21:56 -0700
  ...You may be able to find it cheaper but IIRC I paid about $80 eight years ago. On 6/7/07, Lloyd McClelland <lsm6...
• Re: She sold her house, loves living in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:47:16 -0600
  ...net> wrote: > Yes, she has posted here last fall, early winter IIRC about a problem she > was having with maybe a battery/starting problem...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 16:50:47 -0600
  ...It’s an extra bright red light used in misty conditions. IIRC all German made vehicles had the socket though the switch was optional...
• Re: Viscous coupling needed
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 May 2010 00:40:11 -0700
  ...wear seatbelts. ;-) You might have better luck on the Syncro List. IIRC, Alistair has been posting a VC wanted ad here with little or...
• Re: White's Point, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 10:24:35 -0800
  ...the Los Angeles area? A popular dive site and walking promenade, IIRC. Then again I live Canada, so my knowledge of Californian geography may...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:27:59 +0000
  ...on, engine off. > IIRC, on later model years the ISV "hums" only when engine running. > Possibly ONLY due to a change somewhere else in...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:27:25 -0400
  ...3:03 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > And IIRC the shortened closet door started in '88. > > Early '89. I had a...
• Re: interesting vanagon... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 21:27:00 -0400
  ...tin >top, and it's >for sale. >Made/marketed by Overland IIRC. >http://www.overlandcanada.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2016 >http://www.oao4x4...
• Re: Vanagon On Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:41:14 -0800
  ...an air cooled engine in the pic? (sheesh. I had one. IIRC it used points/condenser in distributor. Or did it?) Neil. On Tue...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:24:46 -0700
  IIRC GoWesty sells them. Not sure who else has them. Your van may not have had them originally. They were on the late 87...
• Re: Installing Headlight Adjusters
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 15:44:32 -0700
  ...Is there a tool made for this? > IIRC I used a dab of something to lubricate the part that is sliding on the metal...
• Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:41:58 EST
  ...day, they will get stuck to the carpet and eachother, becoming an permanent interior acessory. IIRC busdepot offers these in grey, tan, or blue.
• Re: Fireplace
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 9 May 2007 19:50:46 +0000
  ...in Toronto..there was a pizza place...had live jazz music also iirc... they had a 62 kombi like mine and drove around with...