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  • Re: FS: NEW 2.1L (1st oversize Low Friction Coated) GERMAN Main B...
    Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
    Wed, 20 Jan 1999 21:01:22 EST
    ...I was told that the machine shop was going to grind the crank, but did > not ( :[ )because it was a "perfect standard" crank. I...
  • European Cigarette Lighter Outlet Size Question
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:03:31 -0500
    ...Does anyone know if the standard on European vehicles is different from North America vehicles? Has anyone else faced a problem with using power...
  • Re: Canadian exportation of Vanagon to the USA
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 06:51:06 EST
    In a message dated 2/9/01 10:08:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG writes: << There are two legal ways: >> OR...
  • Re: How to - or not - bleed the cooling system
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:34:35 EST
    In a message dated 2/8/06 4:53:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, katzd54@YAHOO.COM writes: > ah, but there may be a...
  • Re: 82 Jumpseat / Stowbox - anyone have one?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:54:59 -0800
    ...I''ve been told that these boxes are standard issue in Europe for holding a toilet, the toilet being either required or simply standard...
  • Alternative windshield wipers
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 7 Jan 2017 08:54:25 -0500
    Hi Folks, Does anyone have an alternative to the standard wipers they like? I'm looking for something longer and "beefier". Cheers, Harry
  • Re: Sunroof cables- wtb
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:49:05 -0800
    http://www.mtmfg.com/vw/2211/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-Sunroof-Parts http://www.airheadparts.com/standard/search?type=Inventory+Item&q=sunroof
  • Differential Side cover Failure
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 18 May 1998 11:01:10 -0700
    Any one ever hear of the differential side cover cracking in a syncro trans. Are they interchangable with standard vanagon transmissions. Steve
  • CV grease type?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
    Sat, 20 Mar 1999 18:34:18 +0100
    Quick one... Can I use standard extreme pressure (EP2) bearing grease in my Syncros front CV joints. Dave Perry 87 Syncro [text/html]
  • Location of Owners
    Historical mailing list - Ra�l Barreras
    Mon, 28 Jun 1999 03:19:11 -0400
    Is there anyone from around the Louisville, KY area? It would be nice to get together sometime. Raul 82 Westy (Wilma) 56 Standard
  • What's an 84 Wolfsburg?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:04:55 -0400
    Hi all, What exactly is an 84 Westy 'Wolfsburg Edition?'? What is different than a standard 84 Westy, non-GL ?? �ric
  • 228mm clutch kit
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 9 May 2003 09:52:41 -0700
    question is this only a standard size clutch kit, anyone using diffrent sizes and with better results? 1.9l 4speed 85gl Thanks Joe
  • Inexpensive awning solution?
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:11:21 -0800
    Has anyone ever tried these standard bag-awnings? http://www.enter.net/kart/kart.pl?cart=rvworkshop&action=category2&catid=52&pwidth=3
  • How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:07:25 -0400
    Also how do I find out what years/models have swiveling front seats? Thanks.
  • Re: the 5th seat
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:44:53 -0500
    ...If you are patient, a standard jump seat can be had for a hundred dollars or so. These came stock in certain van configurations...
  • Re: Friday musings to get you thinking (some Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 8 Sep 2000 11:32:16 -0700
    ...All but one in fact, but that alone is enough reason to at least force the industry to adopt uniform and meaningful standards for...
  • Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sat, 18 Oct 2003 12:11:18 EDT
    ...Then, at a cost of $80 / pair, I would mount a pair of standard H4, E-code lights. Although the standard 5 X 7...
  • Re: here's a trick you seldom get to use ......bleeding clutch slave
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:27:54 -0700
    ...What do you think the seals in a garden sprayer are made from? Jim The following is quoted from Federal Standard #116, TITLE 49...
  • FS: '63 Notchback
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 06 Dec 1995 13:46:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...I couldn't see the interior, and couldn't see if it was a standard or automatic etc. (Did any of these even come...
  • importing EV from Germany
    Historical mailing list - Jim Spevacek
    Mon, 22 Sep 1997 09:21:52 CST
    ...He says: "The German model will not pass the side impact standards as well as the safety glass will not pass U.S.A...
  • 1.9l Standard Main Bearings FS!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 10:16:49 EDT
    I got only a few sets of the elusive 1.9l Waterboxer standard Main Bearings for sale. Because of the scarcity of these I...
  • Re: ONE MAN only out of many
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:50:49 -0500
    ...It is the "gold standard" in other industries. Marine standard is 2 hose clamps below the waterline, or on engine coolant lines. On 5...
  • Does anyone know the standard westy snap size?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:04:21 -0500
    Looking for the size/spec for the button snap found on the rear mosquito screen, privacy curtains, etc. Jim
  • Fwd: Problems heading NORTH
    Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
    Sat, 18 Dec 1999 10:41:04 EST
    In a message dated 12/17/99 4:39:21 PM Central Standard Time, OuiSki1 writes: << vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM, VintageVUU >> [message/rfc822]
  • Synchro for sale
    Historical mailing list - mike barker
    Fri, 26 May 2000 13:00:11 -0400
    150,000 miles, air, good cond, white, standard, $1000 OBO. (203) 227-8914 after 4pm (2X) . Westport, CT That's all I know. -Mike
  • Re: Porta poti humor
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:21:04 EST
    In a message dated 3/7/02 12:19:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, georgejoann@JUNO.COM writes: > . > > ohhhh, thats gross LOL chris
  • Re: Horns, improvements
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:38:34 -0500
    ...Many oem relays don't > follow that standard so the user must have some better idea of what they > are doing if they use...
  • Re: Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:29:07 -0500
    ...These > are > similar to a regular sleeping bag - just made of a thinner fleece > material. > They are standard sleeping bag size and two can...
  • Re: Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:55:43 -0400
    ...Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore Got the hesitant piston out of my 2.1 yesterday. Putting the piston back in, I...
  • Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:59:04 EST
    ...Eastern Standard Time, mdrillock@COX.NET writes: I think some did. Even my 1990 owner's manual shows the ways to remove both cap...
  • Re: Cone air filter for V'gons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 05 Jun 1996 12:43:47 -0700
    ...No need for simply applying "Standard disclaimers" in my opinion. A good stock air induction path does not sacrifice 8 hp on a factory...
  • Re: All CA '91s really '90s?
    Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
    Fri, 26 Sep 1997 23:51:04 -0700
    ...I have never heard anything about power locks and windows being standard on anything but the Carat and Wolfsburg models. And thats the truth...
  • Re: Loud lifter problem
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 14:24:44 -0700
    ...Your motor will live wonderfully using the multi-weight standard oils called for by your original manual. Standard oils of today have been up...
  • Re: Anybody interested in a 220V fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:08:11 -0700
    As someone who has had to build Mains-operated products for use around the world, I would like to interject here that standard voltage...
  • Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:20 EST
    ...Pacific Standard Time, Mtbdavid2@AOL.COM writes: Hi, I just realized that the lower power steering fluid hose which goes from the reservoir to...
  • Re: Westy Height
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Wed, 31 Aug 94 10:37:43 PDT
    > > > > Into a typical garage (most owners' garages that I know of), it > will barely fit (with standard tires). If you have one of those...
  • Re: Projektzwo fog replacements available
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:26:35 +0200
    ...Are those the standard foglights as VW sold as an option (mounted on front bumper) or the special designed projektzwo does usually (integrated left...
  • Re: Circuit breaker under 110v outlet replace both boxs with 2 new GFI's ??
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:04:26 -0700
    ...get a another GFI outlet & deep 6 the standard out let > now i get standard gear & an extra 2 110's ? > > any safety issues...
  • Re: Gauging propane level... Bus Depot?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:24:24 -0500
    ...OVKEY=propane%20gauge&OVMTC=standard It could, but would be just as worthless as it is on a standard propane tank. Propane changes from...
  • Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 16 Feb 2014 23:38:22 -0800
    Thanks for info, folks. Getting steel M8s tmw. Will go with a low/standard tensile strength. 4.8 or 5.8 ISO.
  • queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:28:10 EST
    Hi, Is there a H4 55/60w bulb that fits the standard 9004 Bulb socket? Thanks, David
  • Re: BMW 320 list anywhere?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:48:36 EST
    In a message dated 11/7/2002 5:33:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > BMW 320 list anywhere? >
  • Re: good cooling article
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 22:57:44 EST
    In a message dated 11/1/02 1:27:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: << What is antifreeze? >> Long underwear? BenT
  • Re: And now - still trying for NEW TIRES
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:41:56 -0500
    ...government tightened >tire >safety standards. The current standards were ammended in 2003. Today >Volkswagen could not have supplied the Vanagon with load index 97...
  • Heater or Rad Hose. What "Contact" Heat can it Handle?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:58:02 -0700
    ...Gates website shows standard rad hose and heater hose can handle up to, occasional, 125F. My gut tells me it would might melt or...
  • Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
    Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
    Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:16:28 -0700
    ...Dash Power outlet..? > For those (like me) who have always felt the standard cigarette lighter > makes a poor 12vt outlet and only became a...
  • Wanted: 71-74 Westie Interior
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Dec 95 13:59:04 EST
    ...standard fold out bed seat for behind drivers seat ice box/sink all the other cabinets that come standard flooring would be cool too...
  • Re: Hey -- here's a deal!
    Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 13:21:59 -0500
    ...In a message dated 2/23/00 1:15:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, todd@LARKBOOKS.COM writes: << 1997 Volkswagon Westfalia Vanagon Camper 140000...
  • Re: Another Jetta question
    Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
    Sun, 10 Dec 2000 04:03:18 EST
    In a message dated 12/10/00 4:00:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, Sersote writes: << In a message dated 12/9/00 11...
  • Re: Sound Deadening a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:23:09 +1300
    ...tires at 35 psi are the >standard that most people had in previous vehicles and the standard which >the measure and success. Yep... and...
  • Re: Exhaust system??????????Re: Images of the Orange/Yellow/Blue bus
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:06:52 -0700
    ...It would, though, be much cheaper than a "catalyst" standard 2.1 exhaust. Before shipping, anyway! And before the penalty fines... -------------------- <vw4x4@VERIZON.NET...
  • Syncro 16" alignment for non-standard Rims
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:29:14 -0700
    ...Also to further complicate matters, the rims are non-standard, they are Berbet 7.5J H2 rims (what ever H2 stands for) with massive...
  • Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:14:14 -0600
    ...It's just a plastic tube, maybe a millimeter thick, that fits over a "standard"-size accessory plug, with cutouts for the spring-loaded...
  • Re: What do you use in your parts washer
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:27:13 -0700
    ...I have always been able to buy standard safety solvent which does a good job of degreasing parts as well as has a very...
  • MORE:Re: FS 2.0 l (1981) Heads
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:51:40 -0700
    These heads are the standard heads with their speacial "cut" for the valves/seats so they resist dropping. They included paperwork stating that you...
  • Re: reality check: 87 SUNROOF Vanagon for $4000
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:08:40 EST
    In a message dated 1/18/02 2:28:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, christopher@MOESKITCHEN.COM writes: > I'm considering buying a 1987...
  • Re: Anyone fabricate swivel seats ?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:48:53 EST
    In a message dated 3/7/03 10:28:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, hvhus@YAHOO.COM writes: << A long time ago I bought...
  • Power Mirror Glass Removal
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 07:07:30 -0500
    ...I want to remove the right side wide vision mirror glass and replace it with standard mirror glass. That "Caution - distance is not what...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:38:17 -0500
    ...It may be possible that John may be able to modify the syncro 16 arches so they go on standard vanagons with no cutting...
  • headlight question
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:00:36 -0800
    ...The main reason I want to do this is the standard rectangular lenses are far cheaper than the standard Vanagon lights, let alone the...