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• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:56:59 -0500
  ...That might cut you some slack on a 4-speed rebuild, but I am pretty sure the need for special jigs on the 5...
• RoadHaus - REMINDER --- Barbeque April 19TH / Santa Barbara, CA
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 09:01:52 -0600
  ...Don't forget that Seth is offering a special parts & labor discount to those in attendance. Details below. - - - A FREE ROADHAUS TEE SHIRT / will...
• Re: transmission rebuild(long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:37:47 -0400
  ...Too many specialized tools / tight tolerances / cleanliness required. If you're cheap, find a used one, and hope it lasts through your next long...
• mount gauges in special A/C radio box?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 16:50:29 EST
  ...Is this a special panel/cover plate that came with the kit or is it just a "radio box" that came with the kit...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Sep 2015 to 11 Sep 2015 - Special issue (#2015-319)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 03:02:18 +0000
  > Has anyone ever converted a 2.1 ltr digifant over to carberators and do away with the fuel injection,******************************************************************************
• Which antiseize for o2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 10:37:31 -0500
  ...Can I use the regular silver colored antiseize or is there a special type I need to buy? Thanks all. Jay [text/html]
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-30)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 05:41:07 EST
  In a message dated 1/7/2001 4:26:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Performance Mufflers. [text/html]
• Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Youdal
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:40:00 -0800
  ...Any special notes for removing and replacing??? Dave Atwater, Ca. 84 Vanagon
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Mar 2001 - Special issue (#2001-279)
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 19:02:22 -0800
  > Larry Alofs wrote: > > > > Please explain "heat wrench". > > > Larry, > It's a slang term for a blue wrench. > Larry, please explain "blue wrench". mark...
• Auto tranny rebuilders???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 2002 04:29:47 EDT
  is there anyone on this list that specializes in auto tranny rebuilding? AA transaxle? or do they just work on manuals? any other tranny...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Apr 2003 - Special issue (#2003-388)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:33:04 -0700
  What! Vanagon Digest? Where does one find himself a copy? I had now idea. Steve And yes I am new to the world.
• Syncro crank seal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:17:40 -0500
  Hi All, I'm having trouble finding the part # for the special syncro crank seal that resides behind the fan pulley. Does anyone have...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-740)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:42:36 -0700
  On 9/5/06, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote: > > Hey BenT! > > > WHAT TIME? Jeff, I will be there beginning at 9am. BenT
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:58 -0700
  When I rebuilt my 2.1 waterboxer, I never needed any special tools. I used a slide hammer to pull the wrist pins out...
• Re: simple stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:45:48 -0800
  before i got the special socket, i had the exhaust shop weld to vw lug bolts together so i could use it with a...
• Re: Diesel timing tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 22:05:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...Pendergrass Tool Specialist 2635 W. Woodland Dr. Anaheim, CA 92801 U.S.A. 714-827-4210 fax 714-827-5339 Mike '82 diesel On...
• Re: list location
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 23:43:48 -0500
  ...ugh '87 16V GTI '80 850 Yamaha Special '87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts remain '89 16V GTI w...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 09:02:44 -0400
  ...vanagon Digest - 11 Apr 2002 - Special issue (#2002-420) There are 33 messages totalling 1174 lines in this issue. Topics in this special issue...
• Re: Dipstick O-Ring
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:32:17 -0400
  ...although it may be special as they are green from VW which indicates to me they may be special for high heat use. On...
• Re: power mirror glass
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 06:29:47 EST
  ...If you want the right side done with the special concave glass, then it cost$ much more. I used regular glass. Worked for me...
• Roadhaus donations
  Historical mailing list - jamie foust
  Thu, 6 May 2004 13:22:35 +0000
  ...Make it special with great ideas from the Mother�s Day Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04mothersday.armx
• Terracamper (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:42:54 -0700
  ...www.offroad-busse.de/ including a unique double poptop/sunroof - < http://www.offroad-busse.de/index.php/fahrzeuge/terra-specials/open-sky-schlafdach > Angus
• Re: Very special expedition Syncro for sale in the US
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:14:46 -0400
  Hi Jeff Sounds as an interesting issue. What do they need in order to be able to sell it legally? Best regards Jens Jakob
• More songs for da trip....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Sep 1994 12:26:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Midnight Special - Creedence Ric
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Feb 2001 - Special issue (#2001-192)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 21:26:36 -0500
  Hi Jay, I have an affordable '86 Syncro for sale that is straight and mechanically sound. If your interested let me know. Regards, John
• Re: Temperature Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 07:31:53 -0500
  > In > Bentley they say to use some special VW tool to test the gauge. Well you can > make your own for about $2.00...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Feb 2002 - Special issue (#2002-215)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:13:29 EST
  In a message dated 2/26/2002 6:18:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > http://www.speakeasy.net/~vanagon > >
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Jul 2002 - Special issue (#2002-836)
  Historical mailing list - John Iseman
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 08:45:05 EDT
  My 91 Vangon will not idle when cold but idles when warmed up. Any ideas about would could be causing this problem ? Thanks JIseman457
• Pressure bleeding brakes?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:37:20 EDT
  ...Robert talking about, on this pressure bleeding of the brakes? How much pressure? Where? Special tools? Worth it? Anyone with experience doing this? Thanks...
• Re: Is SA EKTA available?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 13:57:45 -0500
  ...Is there something special about the VW ones? Bill
• Re: vanagon Digest - 31 Jul 2003 to 1 Aug 2003 - Special issue (#2003-783)
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:15:31 -0400
  Does anyone know if the bumper from an 81 vanagon will work on an 85? Thanks, deb 85 Westy "Gypsy"
• Asking again about steering rack grease
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 18:17:54 -0500
  ...The Bentley calls for special lubricant AOF 063 000 04 or equivalent. What might that equivalent be? Jim
• Preparing for running issues West River Tech presentation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:22:26 -0400
  ...brings some as I don’t know about specialty tools like plug remover or other special wrenches or sockets Air compressor no hose so...
• Re: Ball joints and steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:41:42 -0500
  ...No special tools needed. Paul Guzyk wrote: > Pickle fork will do, but it mangles the rubber boots, but if you have > new ones who...
• Re: [NVC] - Special lamp needed
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:28:01 -0400
  ...Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:26 PM Subject: [NVC] - Special lamp needed > Dear Volksbretheren, > > I am in need of a gooseneck lamp - halogen bulb...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:27:26 -0800
  ...87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works My sense is that it requires special tools, but removing it from the van...
• Re: Latest on Michelin MXT's (my search)...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 15:48:05 -0700
  ...Then when I went in to order them, I was told by the manager that they can't special order tires, since their pricing...
• Re: Specialty light sought
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 6 May 2011 05:54:00 -0400
  ...Dave On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > I'm looking for a specialty light for...
• Re: Syncro K&N air filters ??
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:15:32 -0400
  ...Is there a special K&N air filter for the syncro air filter box? The curious donut-shaped "dustbuster" air filter in my Syncro...
• Re: Pictures from Vanagon meet in Copenhagen, Denmark
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:40:18 -0700
  ...liter of premium gasoline. > > Note the special Syncro 16" Bergwacht on the images. > > It is a special-import from Germany - a Syncro 16" with...
• Oakville to Denver
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:40:31 -0400
  If I were to drive my van from Oakville, Ontario, to Denver, Colorado, next summer, would I pass any excellent (Type 3 Specialist) mechanics...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 5 Feb 2012 to 6 Feb 2012 - Special issue (#2012-87)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 03:20:20 +0000
  Walter will be away from the office until Tuesday Feb 7. Please call ECS' main office for assistance. Thank you.
• ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 20:39:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is it possible or are there too many specialty tools? Erik Burtis 71 westy
• Digifant help!!!
  Historical mailing list - "Ronnie A (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 10:43:03 -0800
  Hi!!! I have a special question about Digifant 1! Does it contain any RAM to save "default codes in"??? Thank you, Ronnie (Sweden) ______________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jul 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 22:51:18 EDT
  What is all this hoopla about stickers? New to the list, '87 syncrovan in Seattle soon to be in NH! What is on these...
• cleaning parts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 5 May 2001 21:16:04 -0400
  ...any special considerations? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '82 VW diesel westy '84 GL wasserboxer
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Oct 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1257)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 18:55:45 EDT
  I did something similar. Got the short hose with flared head for a Rabbit. Connected it to my heater hose with a barbed connector...
• Re: anyone familiar with mechanic's lien
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:37:06 -0700
  There's usually quite a few companies that specialize in liens. For a small fee, they'll handle everything for you. Check your local...
• solar power for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 11:28:48 -0600
  Hi Jennifer, I just came across a very helpful site on solar power for RV's with a special section for Volkswagens. Barbara 89...
• Re: $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:12:41 -0700
  ...Super Dimension Fortress? Structure Data Fortress? Search Dog Foundation? Scottish Drugs Forum? Secure Domain Foundation? So Dang Funny! Simply DumbFounded! Specially Dedicated Friday BenT
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Feb 2008 to 27 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-245)
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:40:44 -0700
  Freudian slip?? On 27-Feb-08, at 11:18 AM, <sanfordchef@COX.NET> > And no driveway to part any other cars.
• Re: Turbo Diesel Purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:57:22 +0100
  Gary, The layout of the Turbo Diesel and the Non-Turbo Diesel are the same except some specials to the turbo mounting (different exhaust...
• Re: tie rod jamb nuts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 19:54:13 -0500
  ...but are the lock nuts on the tie rod ends special 'jamb nuts' or just a regular run of the mill 14x1.5 nut...
• Re: service question
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 04:53:12 EDT
  ...I SPECIALIZE IN VW, AND I'VE SEEN THE WORST AFTERMARKET CRAP PUT ON VW. These people have no training on vw, and most...
• Re: experience with "Beyond Repair" shop in Concord, CA?
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 20:06:58 -0800
  ...I've had an extremely positive experience with KarmaKanic over the hill in Berkeley, and also good experiences with Import Specialties in Walnut Creek...
• Click & Clack
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 12:05:04 -0800
  ...They specialize in reselling Vanagons, and I wanted to see what they had on their lot. On the way up to Santa Rosa, Click...
• ETKA7 in english
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:19:44 -0400
  ...I know there a special procedure to get it to work in english. I've forgotten that procedure. Can someone help? Best regards.
• Mail order parts suppliers
  Historical mailing list - Rob McGee
  Sun, 18 Aug 1996 19:00:33 -0600
  ...Are there others out there specializing in VW parts? rmcgee@trib.com
• Tires for a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Fri, 1 Nov 1996 08:45:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...Are these too wide for a 1989 Westy? Do I need special tires (ie: light truck tires) ? Kedar
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 2001 - Special issue (#2001-409)
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 11:16:09 -0700
  > > Canada is the only nation to actually BEAT the US in a war. > (true! the > > War of 1812) > Currently loosing wars on Drugs, Cancer...