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• '87 Syncro Westfalia "conversion" FS in CA $16,500.
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 14 May 2008 00:34:44 -0400
  ...Asking $16,500...a Syncro Westy for less. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=609502 Posting for my friend, Dave Jordan...
• Oil for a T4
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 14:42:49 EDT
  I have always used a 15-50 in my bus but it is becomming hard to find and rather expensive. the other day at...
• Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 21:12:47 +0100
  ...an ad for a Subaru 1800 4WD asking just GB#50 that 50 pounds for the engine. Should I buy this as an insurance...
• Slick 50 any good?
  Historical mailing list - peterleolkes
  Fri, 1 May 1998 21:24:05 +0930
  ...top condition, I thought I might use the oil additive Slick 50. Has anyone had any experience with this product and if so , what...
• Westy at Wilson's
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 06:18:29 -0700
  Wilson's does indeed have about 50 busses and 50 vanagons based on a couple of hours there last week. No syncros. He has...
• Re: help! overheating with maple syrup smell
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:19:44 -0700
  ...The 50/50 mix is good for about -34F, so unless you expect to see lower temps than that, you should be fine. Larry
• FS: 1981 Vanagon Camper - Rochester NY $500
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:05:13 -0800
  Hi - THIS IS NOT MINE ----- I know Nothing ----- In todays Rochester & Democrat paper ***************************** 1981 Vanagon Camper Won't Start $500/best offer Call (585...
• back-up alert
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:04:23 -0500
  ...about $50 shipped. I'm seriously considering this, wonder if it would help hook up the trailer.. <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A4...
• Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 15:50:42 EST
  ...audi 5000's are reliable. i have NEVER seen an 5000 5cyl engine go bad. my mom has a '86 audi 5000s non-turbo...
• Re: What coolant is currently being used? Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 20:22:23 -0500
  ...Cap it and write 50/50 on the outside. Now I measure > 2qt of distilled water and pour that into the remaining uncut anti...
• Water pumps - '1986-1991' Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:31:09 -0700
  ...My Vanagon has 130,500 miles on it. This is the approximate times I had to replace pumps: 1 6,000 covered under 2...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:27:10 -0600
  ...Slick 50 has dropped almost every claim it used to make but I now see it being added to a brand name motor oil...
• First numbers RE: Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:25:51 -0500
  Outside temps in the 50s, transmission reasonably warmed up. Road speed (mph) / Coasting rpm. RPM is by the panel gauge, road speed by GPS...
• wetfalia stock weight
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:51:37 -0600
  ...He agreed to carry van plus 500#, and claims the van should only be 3500#. I think a stock westy weighs more than that...
• RE: VW Van Tent FS $50 in San Jose
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 04 Jan 1996 15:44:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...VW Van Tent $50 578-3820 I presume the area code will be 408, which is San Jose. Slight chance it might be 415...
• VW '72 Bus 120K mi $500/OBO Berkeley
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 14:02:53 -0400
  VW '72 Bus 120K mi $500/OBO Berkeley Options: Manual transmission Description: 20K miles on rebuilt engine. 120K original miles. Runs great but needs...
• 68 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Mar 97 10:04:24 PST
  ...Box 1000 Wilsonville, Oregon 97070 (503) 685-3539 Voice (503) 685-3322 Fax
• what would you take on a 3,500 mile road trip?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Uzzi
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 08:30:49 -0800
  hey folks, much obliged for a top 5 list of things you would bring on a 3,500 mile road trip. elevations will varying...
• Panelvan Diesel for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Michel Gaastra
  Sun, 19 May 2002 01:02:49 +0200
  ...1.6L Diesel 50 hp Km's: 50.000 original km's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Condition: VERY VERY VERY GOOD! NEVER SEEN!!!!!! Can arange shipping to US...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:19:10 -0500
  ...Got it used for $50, since everyone wants mountain bikes these days. Best $50 I ever spent, I think. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti...
• Re: 1988 VW Vanagon (wolfsburg) -$2,500
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:28:12 -0700
  ...TIA Marcus > > > > 1988 VW Vanagon (wolfsburg) -$2,500 > > > > Rebuilt engine with less then 500 miles on it. > > 5 peed, a/c. Nice looking and...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 10:06:33 -0800
  That is why I bought a press. $50 for 5 minutes labor is $600/hr. Even for the dealer (in Canada even!) that is...
• Re: Castrol or other for 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:52:50 -0500
  ...I your area you don’t often have real winter weather so the any of the 20w-50 or 15w-50 oils are fine...
• Re: Why go to big tires?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:34:20 -0400
  ...the >> following equation. >> >> 5000in-lb/12.5in = xin-lb/14in, or xin-lb = (5000in-lb*14in)/12.5in >> >> x=(5000*14)/12.5 = 5600in...
• Re: Microbus Concept in Production says this website...errr. I think not..
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 15:09:43 -0400
  ...lets all hold our breath till it comes out... > > Here’s what the site stated: > > · 1,500 new jobs at Stöcken site > · 5000 x...
• Re: Need help - the dreaded flashing red coolant light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 21:06:06 -0500
  ...And the coolant MUST be a 50/50 mix - antifreeze and water (best is distilled water) If the cooling system overheats, the light comes...
• How much is that Beetle in the window?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 May 1994 23:24:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I've bought several Beetles that have worked well for me, and none have cost more than 500 dollars, with only one having really...
• Re: The Great Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:26:59 -0600
  ...John Rodgers Scott De Santi wrote: > I<< BTW, isn't Castrol Synthetic 5W-50 more suitable for VW's than Mobil 1 > 15W-50...
• Re: 110 AC Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:00:44 -0700
  ...I think anything under 5000BTU is just not powerful enough to cool the westy to 70F. I saw a tiny 5000BTU at wallmart that...
• Re: need dealer part # for coolant temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 17:23:34 -0400
  ...1 pin sender, VW 049 919 501, for dash temperature gauge, is threaded 2 pin sender, VW 251 919 501, for input to Digifant...
• Re: Whine during acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 11:23:23 -0700
  Matthew, I have heard a lot of negative things about Slick 50 for engines, and also that synthetic oil interferes with Slick 50's...
• Re: Vw Bus: The First 50 Years 1949-1999 (Hardcover)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:40:38 -0600
  ...The First 50 Years 1949-1999 (Hardcover) Hi all, Does any of you knows were can I get my hand on this book. Vw...
• RE: A Virtual Toast /f
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:12:26 -0800
  <clink!> Grin! Many Happy Returns Of The Day! I recall that its even odds (50:50) that a group of 23 will have one...
• Sunday Albuquerque Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 11:13:45 -0700
  ...Real nice! $7500 OBO 505-354-9127 1982 Vanagon Westfalia, Pop-top camper, runs great, less than 5K miles on new engine, for sale...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 00:01:13 EDT
  On the AWACS radar system, we (the USAF) use a solution of 65% ethylene glycol and distilled water... with a gazillion watts of power...
• Audi 5000s Motor (and car with non-working Auto Trans) for sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 15:06:26 -0700
  Volks, I have an Audi 5000s for sale with a good working motor suitable for transplant into a vanagon. Very cheap, 300 - 400 dollars...
• Re: How not to change your oil
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 00:48:26 -0400
  In a message dated 96-05-18 08:50:52 EDT, sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com (Steven Johnson) writes: > >I use Castrol 20w-50 exclusively...
• Re: Spooked! - Oil discussion
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 21:21:06 -0700
  ...502.00/503.01/505.00) and 5W-50 > (505.00) > as VW Approved for gas engines and ESP formula 5-30 (504/207...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 09:13:34 -0500
  ...Well, I can't really agree the 50� system is cheaper yet. How much do the 50� parts cost? Do the diesel mounting parts...
• Re[2]: VW Van Tent FS $50 in San Jose
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 16:24:27 -0800
  ...VW Van Tent FS $50 in San Jose Author: "Maher, Steve (SD-MS)" <SMAHER@po2.gi.com> at INTERNET Date: 1/4/96 5...
• Re: Bentley wiring diagram. Questions on how to read.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:49:41 -0800
  ...31c > 31B- B- > 50 50, 50b, 50f, 50h > 50a 50, 50a, 50e, 50g > 50b 50d > 50k 50d > 50 II 50c > 51 51, 59, B...
• Re: BFG T/A KO 27-8.50-14's how do they get em on a std 5.5" rim
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 21:08:32 +0000
  ...http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/index.asp has them on sale, 27-8.50-14, FOR $300.00 SHIPPED! Sale runs 'til Nov. 30th...
• Re: Simple Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:10:32 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Okay list, > > Discount Tire has a $50 off special & BFG has a $50 Gift Card Rebate...
• FS TRI STAR!!! WA
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 Jul 1996 23:21:24 -0800
  ...AWD, ultra rare 4 dr pickup $25,000/offer 509-427-4032 I belive 509 area code is eastern Washington. Todd Francis tbf@pacifier...
• Syncro - Spare tire carrier capacity
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Wed, 12 May 1999 14:20:53 -0700
  Hi, My new acquired Syncro has 4 BFG 27x8.50 14 LT, Radial All Terrain T/A tires. The spare tire is pretty bald...
• '84 FS in Kalamazoo MI $500
  Historical mailing list - mark fisher
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 03:03:12 -0400
  ...good for winter van or parts or whatnot. $500 Mark Kalamazoo MI [text/html]
• Re: '89 wolfsburg FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 14:23:36 EST
  ...Runs well but has no AC $4,000/bo Brockton MA > 508-559-2938, 508-586-6942 > ps, its got A/C it just...
• Re: trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 15 May 2006 09:01:45 -0400
  But if you did that back in the '50s ... that $5.00 was equivalent to today's $50. Mike Tom Rowsell wrote: > A few...
• FS: AFM, Auto Trans Heat Exchanger, Air cooled injectors
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:12:59 -0400
  ...If you're interested in -AFM for a 2.1 ($45 shipped) -Heat exchanger for any watercooled vanagon automatic transmission ($50) -Seven fuel injectors...
• Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:07:38 -0400
  ...50&hl=en&safe=off&q=svx+%22threw+a+rod%22&btnG=Search&meta= > > EJ22 - 11 > http://www.google.ca/search?num=50&hl...
• Re: New Fuel Tank - need help with retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 19:37:48 -0700
  yes, metal ones are the bigger size, the 50mm ones are blackplastic, and much easier to R & R. On 9/18/2013 7:20...
• Re: Friday Curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:52:04 -0500
  Route 50 has its attractions, especially through Colorado and Kansas. I haven't been on the section in Nevada or California (yet). In Colorado...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:43:34 -0400
  See if the wire has fallen off the 50 terminal on the starter solenoid. I've had that happen in my present van and...
• route 50
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 12:56:17 -0500
  I drove route 50 from Reno to Great Basin NP back in '90 when my Westy was brand new. I still consider it one...
• Re: I'm picking up my 99 Eurovan Camper on Sat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 00:22:18 EDT
  ...off his hands in 10 years for about $5000. >> reminds me of my '84 audi 5000 turbo...sold for $22,000 new...4 years...
• Re: Is G-mail arguing with Gerry again?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:47:45 -0700
  ...On 3/20/08, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Maybe to other 50% never saw your message because it's not getting > > through...
• Re: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 4 May 2012 20:02:49 -0400
  ...2001 Volkswagen Jetta Hits 500,000 Miles, VW Tears It Apart >> >> http://www.automoblog.net/2012/04/27/2001-volkswagen-jetta-hits-500000-miles...
• Re: About coolant
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:38:14 -0800
  So is there any science to tell us that distilled water plus lubricant and wetter helps an engine stay cooler than a standard 50...
• Re: lets talk about oil pressure issues
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:50:42 +0000
  ...But when the engine's hot, you still need the 50 grade that you had with 20W-50. So use 10W-50. Tony
• Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:46:13 -0500
  Hi Brian, 50 PSI is fine as long as you place complete trust in your fuel pressure regulator. If your FPR fails or the...