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• FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 02:30:48 EST
  ...its also a nice ugrade for a westy as this cabinet has the BIG door in the area next to the trapezoidal door towards...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:53:10 -0700
  Yes, hole is too big or propane supply too weak. Once you have the gas on and the water level stable you should be...
• Re: Nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 20:33:27 -0700 (MST)
  ...Of course this will be time consuming and probably cause some inconvenience, but nothing compared to BIG BIG $$$$ for new heads, or BIG BIG...
• Re: Do you use TheSamba? My Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:34:42 -0700
  I’m a big fan of the samba forum (username “slimvest”)! Wish it had more traffic but the owners that use it often are...
• Camping on HW1
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 18:05:27 -0700
  I know you can camp on HW1 in Big Sur without much problem. I've done it myself before I got the van. But...
• Re: Boston Bobs Big Valve Engine Option III, and Engine Option II
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 4 May 2002 07:45:15 -0400
  ...the big valve engine in my camper passed emissions no problem. my gas milage was in the 19 20 mpg range on my trip...
• Can I stay?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 06:43:13 -0600
  ...The Vanagon list is an incredibly valuable resource that can save you big money and a lot of aggravation if you own a Vanagon...
• Re: Probably more apealing to the Syncro owner (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:49:54 -0700
  ...www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog> > http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Re: syncro vs. vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 16:03:27 -0800
  ...Was 4 wheel drive with a big 4 > banger turbo diesel... Had some cool brush guards and big all terrain > tires..... .Looked pretty capable...
• Re: Thanks/NO BIGOTS ALLOWED!!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:52:35 -0700
  ...Either Rich is pulling everyone's chain or he (You Rick) are too stupid to see his own bigotry. I do not often see...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:33:59 -0400
  ...In production they apparently changed to the existing setup, where the big hoses are divided by the big bulkhead fitting which has an internal...
• Re: Great Campgrounds Between L.A. and S.F.?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:13:44 -0700
  There are several along Hwy 1 south of Big Sur, but this time of year, they are bound to be packed. If you look...
• Re: fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:07:28 -0700
  ...I was thinking to change the veneer of the big wooden panel , the > biggest one which lay on the driver side and goes from...
• Re: Also great stop especially if you like vintage model tractors Home - Big John Super
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:44:15 -0600
  ...Also great stop especially if you like vintage model tractors Home - Big John Super http://bigjohngrocery.com/ There must be a lifetime of thought...
• transmission fill plug
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 14:42:57 -0600
  ...It is an allen wrench fitting and is pretty big (but I don't know exactly how big because I don't have an...
• Re: Thanks/NO BIGOTS ALLOWED!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 07:14:17 EDT
  ...As for you, Pablo, I am not one of your race because you are a bigoted ASSHOLE. I ask one and all to join...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:17:25 -0800
  ...Adding sound deadning to the doors, hatch, and side panels can make a BIG difference. Wind noise from the top is the least of...
• DIESEL question about big-nose crankshaft compatibility.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:07:03 -0500
  ...I have recently gotten what is called the "big-nose" version crank--it doesn't have the final step for the pulley or a...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:48:10 +0000
  in terms of front brake kits, i was wondering if anyone ever triedd the big brake front kit from smallcar? i could cheaply get...
• Re: Relay Numbers was coolant light / temp sensor - need advice please!
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:24:43 -0800
  There is a Vanagon translation of sorts on Bentley page 97.201 This shows the big numbers for the relays in the stock dash...
• 16" Wheels, Tires, Big Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 1 May 2016 21:37:10 -0400
  ...Add into this mix that I'm planning on installing the GoWesty Big Brake kit on the front of my van and things probably...
• Re: Westfalia conversions
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 21:20:13 EDT
  You might want to consider a Sportsmobile conversion instead - they specialize in doing custom camping conversions of big ol' American cargo vans, and they...
• Re: Big Valves for me?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 07:06:27 -0400
  ...i'm going to like being married! :-) Big > valves it is for me and my van. 2325 displacement > with big valves. Should be a...
• Re: [WetWesties] Larry Chase> Chance to prove real existence~ TONIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:17:24 -0800
  ...http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/ I think instead of Roadhaus Larry ought to name that $75,000. Synchro technolab unit "Sasquatch." I wonder...
• Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 09:05:31 -0800
  Eric, I would not bother with this, big brakes front and rear are a safety upgrade when you put in a Subaru 2.5...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:14:17 -0400
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_760_629/big_brake_kit..html << I'd go to Ken Wilford's site and click...
• Propane Tank Fiiling
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 7 Mar 1998 10:16:46 -0800
  ...His hose was too big. Are hoses for cars or trucks running on propane too big for a camper propane stove ? If yes, where...
• propane tanks 77 vs 82
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 17:36:50 -0700
  I have a big question fer y'all. Can I mount a propane tank from a 77 Westy into the same location as the...
• Big island
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:09:47 -0800
  Man, I know you probably don't need to hear this, but I've lived on the big island on and off for years...
• Re: Maple grove VW show, reading PA, june 10th...be there!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Mon, 28 May 2001 12:51:05 -0400
  ...I thought the Maple Grove show was the biggest on the east coast? > > > > > 2nd biggest.. which, by the way, is coming up on June...
• Re: '84 California water-cooled fuel probs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Tribble
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 12:46:55 EDT
  ...It's not a big leak, it just wets the line a little (no drips on ground or body) and then goes away... don...
• Re: Northern Lights Tonigh may be big!!!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 05:29:19 EDT
  ...You just watch it there BenT, i'll pull out a big pie graph and clobber you with it! That'll show ya! -Matthew...
• Filling from a 40-lb propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:36:32 -0600
  ...The guy was working for a big local RV dealer and he said that when a big rig comes in for refurbishing, they replace...
• Re: VanagonSubaru SVX owners
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:03:16 -0800
  ...As I understand it, the problem with big engines is one of sheer strength-- i.e. the CV joints can't handle the torque...
• Re: GW Bigger Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Wed, 31 Oct 2018 08:03:14 -0500
  ...Anyone have any experience with the latest version of the GoWesty Bigger > Brakes? They went off the market for a while but are back...
• Re: Oil??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 21:28:12 -0500
  ...As far as "fancy advertising" goes, Home Power goes on to say: "Big oil makes big money on low-quality motor oils and short...
• Nostradamus (FWIW)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 10:09:26 EDT
  ...fortress falls, the great leader will succumb, third big war will begin when the big city is burning." Nostradamus http://www.ed.brocku.ca...
• Re: Who is Vanagon Drivers favorite Sesame Street Character?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:03:56 -0600
  ...But somehow Big Bird, that gigantic bright yellow, happy, clumsy, silly bird, still makes me smile when I see him. RSF --------------------------- Clip ----------------------------- I went...
• Re: Was: dead cat kills van- What About Bad Gas
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:29:09 -0400
  ...I've seen someone get a big surprise after putting a quart or so of gasoline on a big pile of brush and throwing...
• Re: Big Brake Kit $575
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 01:50:40 +0200
  Talking of big brakes... In a German mag, I saw an ad for BIG brakes for the T3, it was ventilated and cross drilled...
• Re: Go Westy Big Brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 15:12:18 -0700
  ...As I recall, >> big rotor, but only one piston..... >> Miguel >> >> Miguel >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM, ralph meyermann >> <ralphmeyermann@gmail...
• Re: Fwd: Boston Bob on Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 16:46:28 -0700
  ...The big end needs to be resized to do this I have a cap grinder it >trims a few thousandths off of the mating...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:38:31 +0000
  ...The newer Odysseys have 255 Hp! BTW. - why do people mention bigger brakes are necessary after a conversion? if you don't drive at...
• Re: Big Brake options...Front Brakes do 80%
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:27:05 -0700
  ...So WORST case, the rear end comes around you and you’re looking out your big windshield at the front end of an 18...
• Re: GW bigger brakes availability
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Feb 2018 11:23:21 -0800
  ...Mark Mark McCulley wrote: > FYI, the GoWesty bigger brakes are available once again. I don't know any > details but it appears the calipers...
• Jeep thing, gotta tell this story. NVC
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:05:59 -0500
  ...He said it was from this that over the years automakers just kept building bigger and bigger SUV's to the point we have...
• going to buy a westy.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 21:32:18 -0400
  ...It was wonderful, but I am now moving into the big league. I want to buy a 87-90 westy and probably not a...
• Going to bigger sway bars? Found: Urethane Bushings that have grease fittings.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:14:38 EDT
  I found some Urethane bushings in 1" and 7/8" for the bigger sway bars at Autozone. They have grease fittings to help to...
• Re: 27" BFG all terrain tires on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 13:00:07 -0500
  ...Thanks, Chris On 12/7/05, chris jackson <chriscjack@bigplanet.com> wrote: > It has new 27" BFG all terrain tires. This is one posted...
• Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:40:36 -0700
  Yes, but I need to get that big nut off if I'm going to deal with my rusty backing plates... one is rusted...
• Traffic Caution I-5 Northbound at Elk Grove, CA and Happy Frydaye
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:17 -0700
  ...In any event, try using rear view mirrors and not driving in front of big rigs or any other vehicles for that matter until...
• Re: It as begun, my 2003 trip web site...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:55:24 -0600
  ...my cost! > No crap publicity, big picture and a fast server. > the more we will go towards Baja, bigger will be the images! Later...
• Re: Nice places along Oregon Coast?
  Historical mailing list - Wizzer Redford
  Mon, 7 Nov 94 20:06:58 PST
  ...South of Lincoln City, Beverly Beach is the biggie. South of Florence, Honeyman is the biggie. South of Waldport, Beachside is a not-so...
• Source for BIG BORE PISTONS AND CYLINDERS for the WBX!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:48:47 EST
  I was looking in the February 2001 Hot VWs Magazine and on page 120 I saw a source for 95 mm big bore pistons...
• Re: GW Bigger Brakes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:02:44 -0500
  ...So, it's possible that just getting your existing brakes into brand new off-the-lot condition would make a big difference. I suspect...
• Re: Friday-Any Orlando camping reccommendation? Trip report
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:13 -0500
  ...Nightmare, Christmas elf, squirrel & Yeti- good luck to you if you think that that you can navigate successfully by listening to Bigfoot's unintelligible...
• Re: '56 update - misc ramblings /f
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Apr 1995 18:39:32 +0600
  ...Also look how friendly they look, big "eyes" and a big smile.
• Re: Type2 List T-Shirts!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:33:29 -0600
  ...We only got the printer the finalized artwork yesterday and he now says it's too big to go on anything smaller than a...
• Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 14:48:39 -0500
  ...And here is the big plus----the odometer only has 109,000 on it, so you could give your big miled van a newer...
• PS Re: [VANAGON] brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:01:05 EST
  ...But then the Hulk's hands are too big to big the caliper area. Superman probably could. =) BenT