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  • Re: LT--Possible Source of Heavy Duty Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 09:19:02 -0500
    The 16" syncro vanagon in Europe uses the rear brakes from the LT. Possibly if they use these brakes on the Freightliner vehicles then...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:20:11 -0700
    ...in that add is 100% LT, not a T3 / Vanagon.� Yes, I own both a T3 and an LT! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver...
  • Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:18:59 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/h67w69q User input on the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65R15 or 16" tire would be most welcome. Thanks Neil...
  • Re: Help needed in Las Vegas Area
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:31:20 -0400
    ...Any lists members have a space for a >> large 4x4 LT, or know of a safe place? Peter and Judy are quite nice >> people...
  • Re: Tires one more time
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 06:12:27 -0800
    Sears sells this Michelin model with the label XC LT4. They are on special for $77 for a couple more days. http://www.sears...
  • Re: 2006 VW Van
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Fri, 2 Dec 2005 13:12:13 +0000
    vw LT and mercedes sprinter are two differrent vehicles. they have a different history and are different layouts. LT is a front wheel drive...
  • Re: Sumitomo tires?
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:47:09 -0400
    ...Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 8:13 pm Subject: Sumitomo...
  • Re: WANTED: cool paint ideas
    Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
    Thu, 17 Apr 1997 00:54:33 -0700 (PDT)
    ...83.5 LT6A Westy (Kermit) > > On Tue, 15 Apr 1997, James Digennaro wrote: > > > How about painting it 'Escorial' Green, Code LT6A, Its a great...
  • Re: Tires... Snow
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 23 Oct 1998 22:05:29 -0400
    ...Are Bridgestone Blizzaks actually available in > 185-14 reinforced/LT ? Not here in Canada that I've been able to find. Larry '86 Syncro...
  • Images of one of those "big vanagons" (the VW LT)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 23:28:56 +0100
    Ran across an ebay auction showing off a 1977 LT. It claims to be a camper... but looks pretty stale inside. Apparently was formerly...
  • Re: Winnebago Rialta
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 1995 16:24:03 -0400 (EDT)
    ...As to the LT versions of the Westy...those have been available for a long time now...almost as long as the LT has...
  • Re: I LOVE TO SAY - tires
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 23:27:19 PDT
    ...More "LT" tires to choose from in the 15" size. And someone else responded: But very few, if any, that are near the correct...
  • Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 06:28:10 -0700
    ...When I switched to LT tyres, it handled much better, to the point that when my PO mechanic drove it, he thought that I...
  • start bringing VW LT's in :)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 26 Jan 2006 19:04:57 -0500
    okay so there was a thread about this a while back and the auction for that LT on ebay ended for $6,900. ebay...
  • Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:53:24 -0700
    ...Bernd > J�ger (Germany) reports the > following l/100 Kms: > 1.9L TDI:--8 to 11 ltr/100 kms. > V6 TDI: ---10 to 13...
  • Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:46:51 -0400
    ...So I looked at Jeff Palmer's suggestion of LTX M&S --- they are on freaking back order for 6 weeks. Along the way...
  • Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:50:16 -0500
    Sam I bought a pair of LT mirrors off eBay.de a few years back but never ended up installing them because the holes...
  • Re: Free - Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Richard Barker
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 07:15:08 -0700
    I have a set (4) of 5Jx14" steel wheels with some older LT tires on them. Also free, but in Orange County, CA. Pmail...
  • Re: Tires...again!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 15 May 2004 22:51:12 -0700
    ...I was never too > confident about them anyway. > > So, now what? > Paolo, I just bought a 1990 Carat with brand new Michelin XC LT4...
  • Re: brake pressure switch
    Historical mailing list - tysonfroh
    Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:43:46 -0600
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  • Re: 1973 VW LT35 on eBay
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:48:30 -0700
    On 4/23/08, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote: > > Capacious! Bought it. BenT
  • waterboxer turbo
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 02:24:03 EDT
    Looking for a mild turbo application for the waterboxer 2.1 ltr. engine. Any info. would be appreciated.
  • Re: LT
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 03:22:09 EST
    Either that or they broke the windshield and could not find a suitable replacement in the US. BenT
  • Re: Phrydae Phun <Absolutely NVC>
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:54:15 -0400
    ...The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Sep 2005 - Special issue (#2005-772)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:18:52 -0700
    ...The 195/75 RR14 LTX M&S and the 14" Uniroyal Laredo AWP are not. They both have a Max Load Capacity of only...
  • Re: Tire sales-people (rant + info .... long)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:47:38 -0700
    Neil, I'm a big Fan of the Michelin LTX but not in a 14" version. Points to consider - On a Syncro loaded to...
  • Re: FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Tue, 08 Jul 1997 23:25:27 -0600
    JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > >"1985 Discovery Volkswagen Camper, LT400, imported, self-contained, > loaded, > > new motor, 6-cyl., diesel, 5 spd., 18 mpg, brakes, tires...
  • Re: Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 6 Jun 2012 05:58:49 -0400
    ...On 2012-06-05, at 7:58 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Just spent 2 days in a VW LT Florida! Cheers, Frank Condelli...
  • 15" Audi Wheels
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0600
    ...What size are your LTX tires? What style are your Audi rims? (are they the 16 spoke model with the ET45 offset? part number...
  • Re: LT pickup for sale here
    Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
    Mon, 17 Aug 2015 07:37:14 -0400
    ...Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: LT pickup for sale here But the Singlecab can be easily converted to...
  • Re: AUTO TRANS
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:37:39 -0600
    ...It's is a >difficult language to master. > >John Rodgrs, > >At last w can still undrstand ach othr dspit th lack of th lttr...
  • 1984 vw vanagon (morrisville) $2995
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Tue, 3 Apr 2012 07:44:54 -0400
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  • Re: Spare Tire Well, How Big?
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Wed, 16 Apr 1997 16:01:50 -0400
    My 27x8.5x14 LT BFGoodrich AT, mounted on the factory alloy, fits...barely. Tom F.
  • Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:32:45 -0500
    ...much more but more ~= Remember that if it is not an LT rated tire the load capacity must be reduced by 6% when installed...
  • Re: Help needed in Las Vegas Area
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:28:41 -0700
    ...MS, If you look at the subjectline, it might give you a hint of where the LT in question will need to be stored...
  • Re: Michelin LTX 195/75r/14
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 25 May 2000 07:17:10 -0700
    ...A loaded Westy should have a stronger tire but these have the same specs as the Michelin LTX M+S of the same size...
  • Re: Infamous tire question.
    Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 22:38:43 -0800
    ...Vanagon.com indicates to > get Michelin MXT and LTX tires, which are no longer being manufactured > by Michelin (11/98). What tires should I...
  • Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:44:38 -0800
    Don't you just love a good tire thread??? ;-)
  • Re: Strummerville (Joe Strummer that is)
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:34:42 -0400
    >> http://www.strummerville.com/westway-round-the-uk-tour/ << It's a VW LT. George/ATL
  • Frydae: Our LT is home in Ontario!
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:13:10 -0400
    I am happy to report we have successfully imported our LT31 Florida from over the pond. Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short...
  • Re: Cool pics, some questions
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 12:30:14 -0700
    ...Liked the LTs. Did they make any of these into campers in Germany or are >> they strictly grunt vehicles? (There is one here in...
  • Re: [F] Roman names
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:34:08 -0400
    ...ed donnen &lt;spliced.surprise@GMAIL.COM&gt; To: vanagon &lt;vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&gt; Sent: Fri, Sep 9, 2011 8:17 am...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:07:41 -0400
    ...It is a Vanagon, it may have a modified LT dash, but it's > definitely a T3. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • 225-75-15"s on a 2wd vanagon - it works!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Apr 2003 10:44:42 EDT
    ...why? With 15" you get a much greater selection in tires, and 15" LT tires are cheaper than trying to find some overpriced specialty...
  • ok.. last time for 84 auto trans into an 89 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 17:59:10 -0500
    Seems that most people think the 84 1.9 ltr. trans will bolt right into an 89 2.1 ltr. vanagon... if anyone has...
  • Re: 1984 diesel kubvan on Chattanooga Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:46:10 -0400
    ...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Caddy > > > > LT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_LT > > > > > > > > There are others > > > > > > > > [/friday] > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Casey > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Neil n > > > > > > Blog: tubaneil...
  • Re: Tire Prices--Best Deal?
    Historical mailing list - David..M
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 03:21:38 -0500
    ...Are > these truly stiff enough in the sidewall, and can I run them at 48lbs > pressure? > The 'LT' rating means nothing. Many 'LT' tires...
  • High Top
    Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
    Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:27:33 -0700
    Ben T has the high top mold in San Fran.... *************** Trevor Reid GFAB Manufacturing Ltd www.theskylightguy.com 604-839-3597
  • This could be a real buy...
    Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
    Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:18:27 -0800
    http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2800352465.html -- Trevor GFAB Manufacturing Ltd www.TheSkylightGuy.com 604-839-3597
  • Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:55:55 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan &lt;sandwichhead@gmail.com&gt; To: dvdclarksn@aol.com Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Sent: Sat, Nov 28, 2009 11:36 am...
  • Michelin XC LT4
    Historical mailing list - Dave M
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 19:56:30 GMT
    ...They have Michelin XCLT4's on sale, > size LT195/75R14. Currently $76.99 a tire. > I have these on my Van, and I love...
  • VW LT sighting in Phoenix
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:34:31 -0700
    Does anyone know of a VW LT seen in Phoenix, AZ Saturday, 04/27/02. Yellowish drab color, like a cross between the baywindow...
  • Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 1 Dec 2016 20:50:07 -0800
    ...Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16" Nokian WRG3s > > One relatively minor reason for going with the LTX is local pricing...
  • Re: Hello all
    Historical mailing list - Jason Ellsmere
    Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:07:34 -0400
    ...He might know someone as he had a 1993 VW LT 4x4 Doka. He has since sold the beast which he modified with Unimog...
  • Re: hissing relays?
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 8 Jun 2011 00:44:35 -0400
    ...Don Hundt &lt;dhundt@bendbroadband.com&gt; To: dvdclarksn &lt;dvdclarksn@aol.com&gt;; vanagon &lt;vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM&gt; Sent: Wed, Jun...
  • Re: Ltd. slip rear diff.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Christie
    Wed, 18 Oct 1995 13:39:49 -0400
    On Oct 17, 10:06pm, Jon Walton wrote: > Subject: Ltd. slip rear diff. > I was recently discussing winter vanagon experiences with a buddy of...
  • Re: tires!? - circumference of different sizes
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Thu, 7 May 1998 09:07:38 -0700
    At 16:47 06-05-98 EDT, Jonyqest22 wrote: >Anyway, why are people suggesting the Michelin LTX 195 75 14 or the Yoko Y356...
  • Re: For Sale: Volkswagen LT35 in SoCal
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:33:05 +0100
    ...The old LT series using engines wich have same bold pattern to the bellhousing like the Audi 5 inline. An engine swap to Vanagon...
  • Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 9 Jan 2013 13:49:11 -0500
    Too. Much. Trivia. Let it go. George/Atlanta, ex New England
  • Re: tire advice from the wisdom of ages....
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:55:39 -0800
    Kirklands in LT195/75-14 Load Range C are $49 here in the Pacific Northwest. Jim