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• Re: [CONCH-L] Freshwater barnacle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 20:00:57 +1200
  ...The water is utterly fresh (pollution aside) anf with a good flow. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
• Re: (NVC) Re: (LVC) Oh, The Humanity!... zeppelins & sister-ships
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 6 May 2007 22:12:05 -0400
  ...On May 6, 2007, at 9:46 PM, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Technically the two zeppelins (aan aside, very few people seem to > know that...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:14:07 -0700
  On 10/5/07, rubatoguy@comcast.net <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > <Just curious why, aside from price, that anyone would want to use other...
• Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 May 2007 11:16:15 -0700
  ...http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/sweetcatkins/Propane%20regulator%20replacement/ Thanks, Ellen Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI Climb the mountains and get their good tidings...
• Oil pressure relocation kits?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:44:12 -0400
  Hello Volks, Aside from draft 42's oil pressure relocation kit at $35 http://store.42draftdesigns.com/VW-Oil-Pressure-Relocation-Kit_p_314...
• Speaking of jacks . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 13:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...1982 Vanagon and Vanagon Camper - 16 pages Early eighties brochure for ASI camper conversions. 1984 Wolfsberg Limited Edition brochure (covers all models) 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: Heat!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 17:34:45 -0700
  > I have a 12K BTU HydroFlame in my '83 ASI diesel camper. I have not > used it, but the PO said that it would...
• Re: AC no work
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:30:15 EDT
  ...there is a drive shaft of sorts inside that will break. Aside from that, your expansion valve may be shot. Check that pressure on...
• Re: Vanagon side window question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:58:32 EDT
  In a message dated 9/12/06 5:11:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mikerouby@YAHOO.COM writes: > Also, as an aside, does anyone...
• Re: Yokohama Y356D
  Historical mailing list - John Fleming
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 11:29:28 -0500
  ...Yokohama Y356D > I have the Y356 in 185R-14 D in my ASI Camper. I am very satisfied so far. > Steering is positive, with...
• Re: Propane Tank removal and sway bar swap...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:45:59 -0800
  ...I'm sure I'll have lots o' questions for all you Westy/ASI owners out there when we get back. Also, for those...
• Re: asi/riviera
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 17:58:58 -0700
  ...I > should probably do that census thing too. > > i too have an asi/riviera, a 1982 vanagon. the guy down the street has a...
• Re: battery isolator
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:23:56 -0500
  ...tintop... > > anyone having this isolator? > > https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00WTAFR5W/ezvid02-20?th=1 > > If not, could you please recommend one...
• Re: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:42:23 -0400
  Cost aside arguably the best wheel/tire combination is Derek Drew's CV-900 wheels with 225/60-16XL tires. Dennis Sent from my...
• Bus Depot German CV Boot Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff klender
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 01:50:42 -0400
  ...All this at a price less then the FLAPS wanted for the Asian replacement, wo/hardware! Jeff Klender
• Aux battery relay
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:00:41 -0400
  ...Just finished installing a Hella Aux. battery relay from Bus Depot. Aside from the fact nothing blew up on me, how can I tell...
• MOD Re: refrigerator behavior - VANAGON Content????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:44:18 -0400
  ...I agree it could have been presented as two messages, trip report and troubleshooting; but aside from that I'm going to call it...
• Auto stop propane fill valve failed (open)
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:15:09 -0700
  ...work myself, would an RV repair shop be the best choice? All and any suggestions welcome! Thanks so much, Ellen 1985 Vanagon Camper, ASI
• DIY Zetec swap
  Historical mailing list - flatsixinc
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 00:30:26 -0500
  ...of one company that offers the engine to trans adapter but aside from very few minor parts, I cannot find any other key parts...
• Re: Metal sheet (ADVICES?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Thu, 06 Jun 1996 06:13:18 -0400
  ...Motor Works? > What's the difference? Personal preference- Das Bulli Haus... aside from seeing Clay and Mary Smith at most of the New England...
• Syncro air cleaners
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:10:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...If you have any filters left I would appreciate it if you would put another one aside for me and send it to me...
• Re: Shifting difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 13:59:35 EDT
  ...really bad just by changing oil...But..you might want to put some $$$ aside for the inevitable rebuild. Daryl of AA Transaxle aatransaxle.com
• Re: Auxillary heater
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 10 May 2000 21:19:57 -0700
  ...unit! Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D Has anyone tried to put a diesel auxillary heater on...
• Re: guage choices.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 22:12:11 -0400
  ...silly gauge suggestions aside, they're pretty useful for extended camping trips, if you're a weather geek and/or sailed before. jason
• Re: MB Viano New Vanagon Entry?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 20:53:36 -0800
  ...http://www.prestigecar.ch/Viano.htm > Saw a bunch of these in Asia last week. Quality did not look up to par with I...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:40:35 -0400
  ...Edward At 08:13 PM 9/13/2006, Christopher Gronski wrote: >"Double flammable" safety concerns aside, I have 10's of thousands of >"fridge...
• Re: Mechanical tests for my spare air cooled engine?
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:33:47 -0600
  > > Aside from a compression test, measuring end play, (and of course > installing and running!) are there ways to tell if there's anything > totally...
• Re: That VW Brown...
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:52:46 -0700
  Chris, What is the brown color on my '85 Vanagon ASI then? I thought it was Assuan Brown; or is there another brown that...
• semi-vanagon content (type II question)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 10:02:47 -0800
  ...We want to put an electronic ignition (points replacement) in his 76' ASI and I am curious which of the two is the most...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:22:45 -0400
  ...If not, try to hit something lighter! Joking aside, here's a good blurb on moose collisions: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/biology/b103/f01...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:24:18 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Paul Guzyk wrote: > What really sold me on Subaru engines (aside from driving a Vanagon > with one!) was this...
• Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:10:44 -0500
  As an aside, I had a timing belt fail and crash the valves without the belt breaking. I had a late '80s Nissan 200SX...
• Re: South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:12:01 -0800
  ...Namibia > Botswana > Zambia > Mozambique > Malawi > Tanzania > Kenya > Uganda in a bay window Westy. (Then they got bored and decided to bicycle SE Asia.) Jim
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 27 May 2007 13:59:57 -0700
  ...Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion Date: Sun, 27 May 2007 13:26:32 -0600 "In your case, you could attach the reg. to...
• Re: Portland Metro RV show
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 10:09:48 -0800
  ...Layouts aside, it's hard to beat the VW T3 in space utilization for the simple reason that it is a box on wheels...
• Re: polishing the beast
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:43:04 EST
  ...What can we do? > Debra Clark > not much aside from saving your money for another paint job. you cannot "buff out" a metallic paint...
• 82 ASI Rivera owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 07:24:19 -0500
  Hello, We are working on one of these, and it is gas powered. But, my questions lie with the mystery inverter in the engine...
• Re: [WetWesties] Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:56:48 -0500
  ...Drives an new Asian thing nowadays. He's doing OK, but don't expect him back here. A lot of us old codgers on...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:48:50 -0700
  ...But then again I'm Asian. To me all old short fat guys look > > like Al Knoll. =). > > > > I'm trying to figure out who...
• Re: Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:16:54 -0600
  The issue isn't Asia, there are some great tools and parts made in Asia. The original wheel bearings in your Vanagon were probably...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:47:41 -0400
  ...MY ASI Riviera camper came with one, it supples a 5am trickle charge to the battery and powers a 'bank' of 12vt accessories. when...
• Re: Grab Handles
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Thu, 6 May 1999 12:16:49 -0700
  ...Then stuck a nail in to keep the wires aside. With the bigger hole (7/16), used a pencil to push the wires aside...
• Locking differential
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 1 Jan 2018 22:37:58 -0600
  ...Is it worth it? And aside from the cost - are there any other downsides to having one? Steve, in Chicago.
• Big Sur CA Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:34:53 +0000
  ...Sur, however we'd like to stay a night there now. Aside from major campgrounds does anyone know any off the beaten path spots...
• Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:44:56 -0800
  Aside from the normal startup sound, every once in awhile I hear a noise that sounds like cavitation noises? Like what I'd expect...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 10:40:38 -0500
  ...Vanagon key blanks Hi List, Anyone on the list aside from the vendors holding on to some key blanks that they would like to...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Differences, Underseat Storage Door
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 00:41:51 -0400
  ...forward and remove them both from the van and set them aside in the garage till my work is finished. Gives me more room...
• Re: Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:33:18 EST
  ...back. > > yep, i dont think i have ever seen one vanagon (aside from my 80k mi 84) that did not have damage or a...
• Re: TAKE ME OFF OF YOUR LIST....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 10:39:31 EST
  ...JOY of driving a vintage > air-cooled Vanagon...THE JOY!...JOY aside...please take me off the > list...-M.Lyman > > > owning a vanagon is...
• Re: No turn over
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:28:37 -0700
  ...at that in the morning. It did drive at tbe time. Aside from the stalling under high load, which could have been either fuel...
• Re: Replacing Propane tank - how to cut and flange tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:39:09 -0500
  Piece of cake! I set aside about an hour to do it, and it ended up taking about fifteen minutes. Once you get the...
• Re: FW: E-Mail Surcharge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 18:48:34 -0800
  ...Check it out at http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/CIACHoaxes.html Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI 1.6D > > > > Subject: US Postal...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:40:16 -0500
  ...the 21watt bulb in the tail >light socket with no problem. Aside from being illegal, I think that can bite you -- if your tail...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 19:56:44 -0400
  > Made in Asia. This is probably a thinly veiled way of saying that they are Chinese made. Be very, very cautious about using Chinese...
• Re: Coolant recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:41:34 +0000
  Just curious why, aside from price, that anyone would want to use other than the factory reccommended blue coolant? This seems to fall in...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 07:13:28 -0700
  ...It seems like finding a CHC or ASI top to transplant > would be > > much easier because they are designed to go on a regular...
• Re: '82 Vanagon stripping this weekend (free parts!)
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 23:31:21 -0800
  ...This weekend I'm stripping out the rest of our '82 ASI Diesel camper. If > anyone is interested in it by the time on...
• Re: Parted out Westy...Found Bonus!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 07:30:51 -0700
  Does it look like this? (this one came from an 82 ASI camper) http://www.californiavan.com/84asi_interior/84ASI_interior-Pages/Image14.html...
• Re: Holes in Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 13:20:29 -0600
  >All funnin' aside, I wonder if anyone has had a properly-inflated tire >have a sidewall blowout? Yes, but still not a good example...
• Re: syncros
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 22:55:43 -0400
  ...that the 1986's were any different than any later years, aside from being a year older and likely to have more miles. Good...