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• Re: Measuring deck height
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 10:30:43 -0800
  ...the indicator before the fixture is clamped to the > > cylinder, or, if that preparation is overlooked, what is done after it is > > removed. > > > > George
• Re: Vanagon Mechanics / Clubs in the Vegas/Phoenix area
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:18:29 -0400
  ...after interviews in Vegas this past > Tuesday I find myself in preparation mode for a relocation to sin city! > > > Can anyone recommend a mechanic...
• 82 Westy, 2.0 california- hesitant(?)fuzzy, accelleration?
  Historical mailing list - B.J.R.
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:33:54 -0700
  ...I noticed the hesitant acceleration in preparation for the smog after changing the plugs, wires cap rotor, fixed the intake boot leak etc.. I...
• Megasquirt on Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 10:22:00 -0700
  ...AK now) I'm doing this as a little "project" in preparation for maybe another little waterboxer project that I'm going to want...
• Down at the Wand Wash, (little VW, (Fun))
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 07:01:59 -0400
  ...we turned to pulling out all of the interior stuff in preparation for the next phase of our project, THE BODY. We removed EVERYTHING...
• Re: Van on Bring a Trailer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:11:00 -0500
  ...When I got the first water cooled vanagon (an 84) after few years I realized that trip preparation no longer included a pre-trip...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 -0800
  ...of what needs attention before we ship it to Seattle in preparation of a month long trip through the Southwest in mid-December. I...
• Re: BURNINGvAN 2011
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:14:44 -0800
  ...BenT On Jan 10, 2011, at 3:07 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote: > Vanners, and potential vanners, > > The planning and preparation for...
• stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:07:58 -0500
  ...This is in preparation for a road trip up to Asheville to visit the Arts and Crafts show at the Grove Park Inn. Dirty...
• Re: How to measure piston length??
  Historical mailing list - al brase
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:45:10 -0600
  Tom Young wrote: > > Hi all: > > In preparation for putting the 2 Vanagon 2.0L engines I'm rebuilding back > together I determined the long...
• Re: preparation for engine converstion
  Historical mailing list - dave rosman
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:17:25 -0800
  > Dave, > > What engine are you planning to install? Some recommendations may be > specific to your engine choice. I will be converting to a 2...
• Re: Larry posted an update on "Jim Thompson's Medical Fund"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:10:05 -0800
  ...has located an unlicensed care giver to help with bathing, meal preparation and such once or twice a week. > > But that an expense out...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 23 May 2014 08:58:01 -0500
  ...take care of, and take care of it, things to do in preparation for the future of the tranny, upgrades and general operation. John
• Re: More on the Vanagon Holiday Party
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:44:28 -0800
  ...of mine... >> >> The painting work isn't too tough but the preparation sucks. >> >> mike >> >> >> On 12/13/06 11:39 AM, "Joy Hecht" <jhecht...
• Re: Where best to check my Westy water system?
  Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
  Sat, 20 Jan 2018 18:32:52 -0600
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Bleach isn't a bad idea in preparation for spring. > > Jim > > On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 5...
• Re: (LVC) Remembering Andrew Grebneff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:44:11 -0700
  ...the late Andrew Grebneff, who contributed to the field collection and preparation of many of the fossil specimens of both species." � I remember Andrew...
• Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 May 2012 11:44:47 -0700
  We're back! In preparation for this year's camping season, I've taken Mellow Yellow (see sig for description) out of mothballs -- literally...
• Re: Which Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:01:06 -0700
  ...but when I put the alloys on my old van in preparation to sell it I have decided that I like the way they...
• 1st Annual Buses By The Beach
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 8 May 2003 18:35:37 -0400
  Hi All, Our event is only a week away (May 16, 17 &18th) and the final preparations are coming together. When Todd and I...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:45:52 -0600
  ...I know something about good beans and preparation. But--this is a personal area, just bringing it up, no flames please--am I the...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:07:48 -0700
  ...was trying to get my coolant system in operating condition >> in preparation for a possible mandatory evacuation order (San Diego county >> fires). I borrowed...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 08:49:42 -0500
  ...I did this in preparation for installation of a SA front > brake kit. The rims have 215/65/15 passenger tires. From all the...
• Re: bathtubs
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:52:23 -0700
  ...kind of strange traveling orgy in the making here? Or perhaps preparation for a Bathtub Gin party? To the outsider, this could get really...
• 1979 Westfalia manuals; refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kunkel
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 09:46:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Then last week, in preparation for camping, the frig wouldn't cool from plug-in, even with lengthy (i.e., several hours) periods of...
• Re: The infamous leaking head gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 07:40:49 -0500
  ...What's the wisdom on gasket, preparation, and sealant materials? John Fleming 85 Westy (sick head gasket @ 145K) 79 Camaro (summer car may be...
• '84 GL still in the woods
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 09:45:15 -0500
  ...compartment, and proceeded to inspect & replace various tune-up parts in preparation for starting this fine machine. Replaced the hose from the coolant tank...
• Re: need tighter mosquito net in canvas
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:41:50 -0800
  ...need tighter mosquito net in canvas > > In preparation for our summer trip to the beach I need to find better > screen > material. The sandflees...
• planning for the inevitable(trip preparation)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 07:52:04 -0400
  Hi folks, Finally straightened out the oil pressure warning system this weekend (PO had reversed the the high and low pressure signal wires- no...
• Removed windows...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 21:17:36 -0400
  Hi all, I thought I'd put out there that I spent the day today removing the windows from my '87 Westy in preparation...
• Re: POR 15 in the seems
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:33:54 -0800
  ...POR 15 in the seems > > So I've been working diligently to clear paint from the floor in Zeno in > preparation for the arrival...
• How to swap tranny bellhousing and input shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:59:40 -0700
  Hi all, I have *finally* found time to pull the transmission out of my diesel westy in preparation of replacing it with a different...
• Re: sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:06:04 -0900
  ...I have pulled the entire interior and all the glass in preparation > for bodywork and a complete respray. it has been brought to my...
• Re: Wiring radio to accessory instead of battery?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:13:46 -0700
  ...It's tax season, make sure to follow these few simple tips > http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/PreparationTips/PreparationTips.a > spx?icid=HMMartagline >
• Dometic Fridge for parts.
  Historical mailing list - Jose Rafael Moscoso
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:07:48 -0400
  ...Edward At 11:53 AM 3/7/2003, you wrote: >Hey all, > >In preparation for the upcoming hot summer camping days I need >to...
• Re: How to store WESTY for LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 09:29:51 -0500
  ...road that had been sitting for 4 years without any special preparation. Before using it I changed the fluids, put in a new battery...
• Re: Thinking swap? Engine options are only half the story...What about the t...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:29:18 EDT
  ...getting 25 mph, I just put on a new ECU in preparation for the new ECU chip I am getting, and the power and...
• Butane, methane, propane, pentane, hexane...distane?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:03:48 -0800
  ...Requires no land preparation, fertilizer, fencing or any such fol-de-rol. I'm sure one of us like unca joel can gin up...
• Re: Road Trip (was Seattle area storage/assistance)
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:59:23 -0900
  ...storage for our `87 Westy Syncro in the Seattle > area in preparation for the Road Trip my family is taking starting December > 15th. In...
• Re: Trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:39:36 -0400
  ...I'm really jealous! :-) > In preparation, we have put the van in what we hope is great shape, have > printed the recommended repair shop...
• Re: Synchro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:23:56 -0400
  ...Synchro to 2wd Hey I'm considering removing the driveshaft and front axles from my Synchro in preparation for a long road trip. I...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:40:32 -0500
  ...Then in hectic preparation for a trip he decided to change his oil, removing the oil and filter to drain over night. The next...
• Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 9 May 2012 12:03:39 -0400
  ...As with any type of paint, it is all about preparation. I usually use 3000 wet sand paper to sand any grills or even...
• Re: My Transmission has a hole in it!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 20:13:18 -0400
  ...In preparation for swapping the transmissions between my Vanagon and Westy I dropped the transmission from the Vanagon first. I took it into the...
• Re: Rusty is NOT one track minded
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  5 Sep 1995 08:44:53 +1000
  ...Purchase tools in preparation for build - saws, planes, nail guns, compressor (uh, for nail guns), spray gear (uh, house painting), sanders (ditto), oxy set...
• coolant sensor price ramblings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 15:03:33 CST6CDT
  ...in contrast, winter preparation for my '86 Camry (259K miles!) consists of throwing an ice-scraper in the glove box... :( -dan
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:50:36 -0700
  ...pulled the sliding windows off both sides of Mellow Yellow in >> preparation to having the windows tinted* tomorrow morning. The rubber >> channel that the...
• Re: Heater fan blower motors
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 02:51:20 +0000
  ...Totally > >> rebuilt the heater box in my 'new' Syncro, new everything - in > >> preparation for a S America trip that still hasn't happened. Noisy...
• Re: 91 Westfalia ground points, battery charging amps
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 06:13:04 +0000
  ...with my 91 Westfalia's (2.1 standard) electrical system in preparation for a bit of a road trip. I have been a lurker...
• Re: Megasquirt on Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:09:59 -0500
  ...AK now) I'm doing this as a little "project" in preparation for maybe another little waterboxer project that I'm going to want...
• T-SHIRT PRICE IS $15.00 NOT $10.00
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 09:29:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...50 each > -5 different color screens (each $15) - $75.00 > -art preparation charge- $25.00 > And these are all at "preferred customer" rates. > Anyway...
• EV Norcold fridge woes update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 14:19:30 -0700
  ...Rick Gordon in his post yesterday has volunteered to store this information in his Eurovan web page (in preparation). Andy Mera 95 EV Winnie
• Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:12:13 -0800
  ...When Kim Springer asked for a handle to replace his damaged one, his request coincided with my preparations to send the whole mess to...
• Great BNNTA weather and event update...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 17:04:03 -0500
  ...What a gas that was! We're getting the last minute preparations out of the way for this weekend's "Busses Nowhere Near The...
• Re: Undercoating!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 06:46:35 EST
  ...Use POR-15 following their directions for surface preparation as the base then continue on with normal automotive primer and paints to finish. Hope...
• f/ borscht recipe
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 08:39:47 -0700
  ...salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Before you start, sample the wine to check for quality. Now go ahead. Select a large soup/stew...
• Re: Paint code questions
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:19:22 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > well then, > what paint and preparation process did you use, and how well did it > hold up ? > and glossy, flat...
• Re: beware the dreaded cooler box!
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 23 Sep 2003 09:01:38 -0600
  ...tom On 23 Sep 2003 at 9:31, Sam Williams wrote: > I bought a 12 V electric cooler box on Sunday in preparation for...
• Broke it better
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:08:03 -0700
  The Westy needs inspection this month and in preparation I planned to replace the fuel filter with the one I bought last year so...
• The Angel on the Tree (Frydaye Follies)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:05:44 -0600
  ...OK, here we go-- Not too long ago, far away at the North Pole, Santa was making final preparations for his annual trip to...
• Re: Issue with brake pads
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:13:10 -0400
  ...Issue with brake pads > I'm driving an '82 Vanagon downunder. > > In preparation for a longish trip I looked at the front brake pads...