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  • Re: Blinking Temp Light.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Jul 94 16:02:52 bst
    ...a Golf, in case you don't get them in your neck of the woods) blinks for a short time after starting up. It...
  • Re: WTB: Vanagon Alloys near Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 31 May 2004 22:49:21 EDT
    ...please remember the summer holidays are often a time of serious neck and back injury due to a person not checking the depth of...
  • leaking gas filler neck seal
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 8 Oct 2006 17:05:25 -0700
    Just a year ago, I dropped the tank on my '88 Westy and did the whole re-seal thing, including the big donut seal...
  • Re: Friday: Best Stupid ... knobs
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:52:04 -0700
    ...antiquewish-online.com/knobs/index.htm> > > > > >The "real" name for these .... Necker Knobs.> > > > > >Bob .... dating myself> > > > > > > > > Actually, the knobs were most useful when dating...
  • Re: Municipal camper bans
    Historical mailing list - Don Spence
    Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:36:54 -0700
    ...Municipal camper bans > > In our neck of the woods, the ban is only on vehicles greater than > 20' in > length. This helps to prevent...
  • Re: Expansion Tank Defect
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 26 Sep 2013 23:26:34 -0400
    ...I did find some radiators with long necks that could be cut off and they had traditional metal caps with provision for pressure bleeding...
  • Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank on 77
    Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
    Wed, 03 Jul 1996 19:34:16 -0800
    ...We tried BusBoys today and they had the rubber boot at the top of the filler neck (that part going to The Bug Shop...
  • RE: for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Sep 1994 10:44:39 -0400 (EDT)
    ...He is in our neck of the woods (about 10 minutes from us), so that wrong ZIP code stuck out like a sore thumb...
  • Dallas, Ft Worth, Texas
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Wed, 12 Jul 2000 18:17:08 EDT
    ...m wondering how many (if any) listies we had in that neck of the woods (never know, I may need some advice on area...
  • Any other OK/TX/KS listers around?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Wed, 5 Jun 2002 11:05:06 -0500
    I was just curious to see if there are any of you from this neck of the woods... Most of the list seems to...
  • Re: Reversed mirrors!
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:57:51 -0800
    ...with doing 'em that way is the the base of the "neck" is > angled the wrong way and you can't pull the mirrors...
  • Re: Moab man dies in I-70 crash
    Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:44:06 -0800
    ...vehicle make." > > And "Vanagon" doesn't? :) Don't know about your neck of the woods, but here in the land that God forgot, you...
  • Re: It's Alive!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 9 Aug 2002 11:31:21 -0400
    ...I pinched a nerve in my neck once doing one of those... _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "Geekdom is fantastic at...
  • Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 8 May 2003 15:54:21 -0700
    ...you'll be able to pour just fine from the wide neck oil bottles. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in...
  • Re: Searching the archives, suggestions for successful searching
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 9 Sep 2006 10:42:38 -0700
    Anyplace in that neck of the woods works for me, and Deception Pass is spectacularly beautiful. Jake On 9/9/06, Rob <becida@comcast...
  • Re: gas filler neck leak
    Historical mailing list - dr
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:16:22 -0400
    ...Mine is not, so I >>will proceed with somehow raising my tank so the filler holes line up. >>Another poster mentioned rotating the neck...
  • Vanitree
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:40:21 -0700
    Not mine - perhaps a list member? Some heavy gust this past Saturday and a very dry summer created mayhem in our neck of the...
  • Re: Transmission Woes
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:23:36 -0500
    Frank as in frankcondelli.com, our Scott (as in turbovans.com) in this neck of the woods. I'll follow up on this with...
  • 87 Vanagon GL Gas Tank
    Historical mailing list - Patrick & Stephanie Harris
    Sun, 29 Apr 2001 17:53:34 -0700
    ...Wondering if the tanks have a known problem of rusting up top or the filler neck coming undone. I need to run the tank...
  • Modified Covers
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:53:32 -0700
    ...easily imagine that giving someone a pretty good crick in the neck even if it was just a more firm spot in a thicker...
  • [NVC] Focusing Beam table lamp
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:36:17 -0600
    Volks, I have need of a focusing beam table top lamp - preferably with an articulating arm or a goose neck - that I can use...
  • Re: wbx reliabilty
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sun, 17 Feb 2002 21:42:41 -0500
    ...Especially since I'm 2 inches taller, same chest, neck, and sleeve, 2 inches more in the waist. (Down from 48 a year ago...
  • Re: Smokin' 'n' leakin' !
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Dec 1995 12:52:45 -0700
    ...warm up, >and watch for oil leaks out of OIL FILLER NECK. >If you need any more detailed instructions, don't hesitate to ask...
  • Re: fill up overfill
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:24:09 -0500
    Mark, Is your van a Syncro? There is a recall for Syncro which will put a bigger filler neck to avoid the overfill problem...
  • Re: #3(4) VANAGON digest 503
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Jun 1995 01:42:20 -0400
    ...You only have to trim a couple inches off the neck section. Save the carpet and cleans very simply. mike 87 westy sousa
  • Re: Heat Exchangers replaced by VWoA
    Historical mailing list - Gary Mceachern
    Wed, 27 Aug 1997 09:14:47 -0400
    ...Tomorrow my heat exchangers are scheduled to be replaced by a fellow by the name of Nick who is coming to my neck of...
  • Re: LVC Any adhesive gurus out there?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:58:51 -0800
    ...Also use it > to seal fuel filler necks etc. > > Sorry, > > Dave > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake...
  • Re: Dorking, Was:Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
    Fri, 8 May 1998 17:26:42 -0500
    ...I just don't like Big Brother breathing down my neck to make sure I am 'safe'. Please don't think I am in...
  • Re: Pasat
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 1994 15:25:02 -0400 (EDT)
    Vanagon Passat??? Sounds like some "badge" re-engineering...sort of what is going around my neck of the woods...the local VW "cool" motorheads...
  • Re: Costco - not for everyone
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 00:43:08 -0700
    In my neck of the woods (Seattle), for identification we're required to carry a Costco card and punch cards from Starbucks and at...
  • Re: Stuck in MD
    Historical mailing list - Thewestyman
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 23:11:22 -0800
    ...is closed, the call of a stranded Vanagon owner in my neck of the woods must be answered. I've spoken with Theresa by...
  • Re: Front Washer Tank Removal
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:36:06 EDT
    ...prolly the plastic neck that the washer hose connects to on the pump broke off. chris
  • Re: drag race in boulder
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:40:16 -0500
    ...he seemed to do the same, so we were > > neck and neck until we got to pearl and i had to turn left. i...
  • Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:18:04 -0500
    Anyone have a link to the grommet? Jim On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Bryan Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com > wrote: > I...
  • Re: Any last words before siliconing the filler parts?
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Thu, 17 May 2012 10:43:42 -0400
    ...Could it be contributing to the problem and not the filler neck seal? On May 17, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy...
  • Re: tire circumference
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:49:30 -0700
    ...Hakka rear, Hankook front....you can see the difference with the neckid eye.... So I would say...yes, the Hankooks probably revolve fewer times...
  • Re: Listmember highlighted on Old Parked cars webpage?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:22:28 -0700
    ...I believe he resides in my neck of the woods these days. I live in the poor area. ;-) He lives near Mike Miller IIRC...
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    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:33:12 -0400
    ...like for tall > people! > > An easy and quick 'modification' of the neck would fix that problem. See disclaimer below. -- Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and...
  • Re: Costco-not for everyone
    Historical mailing list - Carlos Del Rio
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:28:08 -0400
    ...it'll be Orange County >ktaylor@PREMIER1.NET writes: > ><< In my neck of the woods (Seattle), for identification we're required to > carry a...
  • fueling
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Fri, 29 Dec 2000 12:49:07 -0500
    ...it be that some of the parts need replacing in the neck/right where the gas hose fits in.. Anyway I have to projects...
  • FS: leather, adjustable padded headrests for vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:40:41 EDT
    ...makes a big difference to have your neck supported on long drives.. easy install. grey leather. email me for pic of these installed in...
  • Re: [vanagon] Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together SAT OCT 14TH does this wo...
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:47:05 -0400
    > Oh definitely, I LIKE Buses by the Depot! Though it > would help if there were also a train station in that > neck of the...
  • Re: Coolant pressure tanks - it's time to examine them.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:57:40 -0600
    ...In both cases before I put a new one on, the short neck for the fill cap/valve was split, spewing coolant from the...
  • Re: 82 diesel expansion tank cap
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:51:42 -0700
    ...The factors are ........how it grabs around the outside of the 'radiator' or expansion bottle neck, how far down it reaches to seal on...
  • Re: Tranny Jack opinions
    Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:43:03 -0800
    ...The worst part of it was that it turned on me and > dumped gear oil over my face, down my neck and into my...
  • Re: Removing the A/C duct work
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:48:39 -0700
    ...the airflow that I can direct on the back of my neck when it's running. Even before the rest of the interior has...
  • Re: Boo Hiss, Gerry's Vacation
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Wed, 20 Jul 1994 12:58:10 -0500 (CDT)
    ...a nodge and let you know I'll be in your neck of > the woods first week in August .... oh well! Sure, you say...
  • Re: swamp coolers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 07:50:06 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Get one made, use part of the filler neck > from a wine box (quality no less) and stitch it all together. If this is...
  • Re: Rear License Plate Door
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Mar 1997 01:47:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...Smith) writes: << >Just remove the oil cap and pull on the neck of the tube. If at first you >don't succeed, keep pulling...
  • Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 2 Jan 2000 08:23:30 -0800
    ...The filler neck goes through > >a rubber sleeve into the tank, and will separate easily. You only need to > >undo the two 13mm bolts...
  • Re: gas spilling out filler hole when topping off tank
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:31:49 EDT
    ...it could be a clogged vent line or the float ball in the filler neck is damaged its a common problem.
  • It's still friday, so..
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 14:41:15 -0700
    ...Pro-Flex 857 - why? For the mountains and trails! Cannondale R300 - why? for daily commuting Necky Tofinos (2) - why? The Syncro won't float!!
  • Re: seats
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:04:27 -0700
    ...your head on? > true, but on long trips its nice to be able to adjust a headrest so it supports your head/neck. chris
  • Re: RoadHaus - Insidious Insect & Bothersome Bug solutions
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 1 Apr 2004 11:58:25 -0800
    ...keep it off your face, but elastic to go around the neck. I assume that these can be found at most hiking/camping stores...
  • Re: Rust repair? and starter replacement
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 18 Aug 2005 07:21:35 -0700
    ...The seam rust that appears below the neck is due to cracking of the undercoating behind the filler neck, and can only be cleaned...
  • Re: Gas tank replacement
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:02:28 -0500
    ...yay! Under the heading "What could possibly go wrong?" 1) filler neck had a rust hole. fixed with epoxy paste 2) when popping in...
  • Folllow-up on head gasket question
    Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:19:44 -0500
    ...my experience their is water in the oil which to my necked eye I do not have the milky oil looking stuff. does this...
  • Eurovan Owners, please tell me
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 23:21:13 +0000
    ...I love but has been a solid pain in the a... neck. The new one would be for my wife who is very anxious...
  • Specialty light sought
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 May 2011 00:38:21 -0500
    ...It needs to have a flex-neck about 18 inches or so in length, and a base that can simply sit on a table...
  • Re: Degrees of Separation
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:53:48 CST
    ...truck which gets 5 mpg is a >bigger stone around my neck than my phd is. well ... most education is never really a millstone...