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• Sliding side door stuck...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 95 08:27:04 CST
  ...Whenever, the weather turns colder after a warm spell or the cold is combined with high humidity, the sliding door on the van seals...
• Re: 1987 Replace Heads - Thermostat Problem (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Griffin
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 12:47:44 -0400
  ...David Griffin 75313.377@compuserve.com 85 Westy Vanagon * 78 _GTI_ mutant * 63 Buick Electra 225 convertible 63 Cadillac/Miller Meteor Combination * 66 BSA...
• Re: flashing temp light
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 19:33:05 -0700
  ...The combined wisdom of this list is staggering. For a bit more strange quizzing, try my next posting on instrument cluster. >DAR >
• Clarification of noise
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:21:37 +0100
  ...something else or a combination of above. Consequences? How long can this go on, ....? Thanks, Clive '88 Syncro Transporter
• Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:06:50 -0700
  ...Side Markers/Reflectors Actually the requirement is side visibility and the Vanagon meets that requirement with the side marker light and reflector combination. Been...
• Re: aftermarket tach
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:11:40 -0400
  ...Pins five (panel ground, brown) and two (ground for the hazard switch, brown) combine and go to pin three. Pin four (high beam, blue...
• Re: T3 Westy's; batteries; how to have your cake and eat it
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 06:43:02 -0400
  The sure power is just one brand, example of battery combiners. You're right, the 12.8 volt cut off is too high to...
• Re: Fwd: Middle Seat for 87 Vanagon GL Westphalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 09:20:05
  ...if you've got money to >burn..... :<) > >chris > I just started combing the wreckers for a two seat, middle bench from a seven passenger...
• my dealership croaks
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 10:58:35 -0300
  ...Caught by Customs on both sides of the border in a 'combined operation' Offhand I'd say they looked in the trunk. bye folks...
• Ok so this is what it was....Ed's ok now :-}
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 02:08:56 EST
  ...gaskets it was the little things...what it was was a combination of things causing the over heating. that pressure cap, the fan switch...
• clocks
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 09:18:24 -0500
  ...Could it be a combination of old age and the occasionally bitter cold weather we are having here in MA? Should I try to...
• Re: Generation span of the list..........
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 19:04:40 -0600
  > Well, my first van was a '63 Combi, which I bought in '70 when I was 23. I > have had 25-30 others since...
• Re: Radiator thermo switch problem
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:10:34 -0700
  ...Any other combinations >produced no fan action. Find the fan speed resistor behind the grill under the left (drivers) head light. It's probably...
• Re: What if we combined the Lifter Week with Vanagon Names threads?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:37:07 -0600
  Are you sure about that? I have one that seems to pick only the most frustrating times to stick on me. I believe this...
• Re: Recent Upgrade Experience (wheels/tires/transaxle)
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 22:45:39 -0700
  ...the setup for your hatch-mounted bike rack? > Looks like a combination of Yakima and something else. > Details, and maybe a closeup? Thanks! It...
• Re: Is this new gas saver for real?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:56:13 -0500
  ...It takes LOTS of energy to split water into "Brown's gas," which is why combining them back together provides lots of energy. But...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:45:05 -0400
  ...The right is the older clock-type gauge that I had in my '84, and that also appears combined with a clock in my...
• Re: Firearms and Inuvik?
  Historical mailing list - Michel (O'Hara) Escaravage
  10 Jul 1996 08:05:46 -0400
  ...paranoid of citizens with firearms than Teddy >Kennedy and Charley Shumer combined. > Close, but no cigar- the Canadian government is paranoid about AMERICAN citizens...
• Re: Joel, Change the Stats!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 02:58:41 -0400
  ...One of my favorite color combinations, Seagull Grey and Mango Green I believe. Now I have to research to find out which interior I...
• rusty front axle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 19:00 EDT
  ...I am going to start combing the junkyards on payday. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
• FWD (1600 engine parts needed in Portugal)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 20:19:46 +0000
  ...engine motor > >Hello, I'm the owner of VW Combi 75, with a 1600cc air cooled engine. I'm >having troubles with my engine...
• Re: Coolant pipes 85 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 18:17:43 -0700
  > Has anyone had experience with optional replacement? rubber? copper? > combination rubber/metal? I used Gates 1.25 inch heater hose to replace the pipes...
• Mexican Connection
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 22:26:41 -0500
  ...http://www.vw.com.mx/withoutframes/combi.html Does anybody know if we can order parts from Mexico to do this conversion? This vehicle...
• Re: Correct Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 10:27:41 EDT
  ...note the range of the GTI/diesel trans/27-8.50x14 combination. Living in Southern California, I keep up with local traffic on the...
• Need a little help Battery OXS light pulsing
  Historical mailing list - David G. Hobbs
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 11:40:37 -0600
  ...Now I have had the OXS light come on and stay on until I reset it, but the combination of the two lights pulsing...
• fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - James Callahan
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:46:57 -0700
  ...two horizontally opposed TR/MG fuel pumps mounted to a center fitting that combined the two pump pressures) as was most other things on...
• Re: dometec won't light----this will fix it!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 20:46:15 -0600
  I had a similar problem in my 85 Westy....After trying every combination of lighting in the world I accidently discovered that if you...
• Re: Drivers side vent window noise
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 20:49:37 -0500
  ...the window closed really tight by the handle Slide the appropriate combination of spare change from under the floormats between the window handle and...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:16:25 -0400
  ...It would be nice to have a single, organized > (somewhat) source of our combined Vanagon intellect (?) and knuckle-busting experience (#$%#@&!). > > Rob U > a.k...
• Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits? <NVC>
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:19:50 -0700
  <SNIP> > I value my old fashioned books like the one in your slide show too. > a certain sincerity combined with relative simplicity. even a...
• Re: GMail IT Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:56:35 -0500
  ...Below is the > blurb from Gmail Tech: > * > Custom Label Colors > by Mark K > > Lets you create your own combination of colors for labels. Instead...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:09:06 -0800
  ...https://shop.pkys.com/Victron-Energy-Cyrix-ct-1224V-120A-Intelligent-Battery-Combiner_p_6769.html On 2/11/2019 3:01 PM, Dan...
• Rear brake hardware-spring kits.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 21:07:46 -0500
  ...This was the first aftermarket kit that actually had a hold down and spring combination that fitted. Yes I didn't have to add...
• Vanagon (Westy) sighting in Bend: white w/ stripe
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:26:41 -0700
  ...Looked like a factory paint job, but I've never seen this paint combination. It was mighty clean and pretty. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel...
• Re: Yes!! finally!! an audi 5cyl into an automatic vanagon!!:< ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 19:18:05 EST
  ...sincerly >Detlev What the heck is he talking about? Is he combining advice for both auto and manual tranmissions? >> he's the one who...
• Re: Recomended Deep Cycle Battery Brand?
  Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 21:34:13 EDT
  Two sixes nose to tail( 12v combined, wired just like batt.s in a flashlight), gives you more run time. The 12v gives you...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 11:23:23 -0400
  ...It would be nice to have a single, organized > (somewhat) source of our combined Vanagon intellect (?) and knuckle-busting experience (#$%#@&!). > Rob U > a.k...
• Wheels/Tires (sorry NVC but please indulge me!)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:08:00 -0600
  ...My neighbour has offered me a wheel/tire combination with snow tires (we're expecting snow this week) from his 2004 Audi A4 wagon...
• More electric drama.
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:29:36 -0700
  ...The green light, showing combined. I’m pretty sure it should not be doing that because the engine is off. The only thing I...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:59:55 -0800
  ...2013, at 7:01 PM, Stuart wrote: > > We have fifteen systems running, and have a combined 30,000+ miles of testing under our belts.
• Re: Wheel size - 1987 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Mon, 6 May 2013 16:33:09 -0400
  If you type miata tire calc in Google, you can try out a bunch of size combinations to see what will fit. Wheel offset...
• Followup: LED strip lighting power consumption
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 8 May 2011 08:30:28 -0700
  ...full power, lighting the 280-odd lamps to full brightness, the combined power consumption is 15 watts, or 1.2 amps. That's pretty...
• Re: Bugscreen Website
  Historical mailing list - Scotia Westy
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 18:44:29 -0300
  ...Bugscreen Website > I've been combing my favorites, google.com and the archive for the last few hours trying to find the URL for...
• Re: Huffer motors..Turbo and SC...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:00:56 -0400
  ...Sudhir * = charger On 6/6/07, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > ...or, you could combine the best of both worlds. Check out this Merc...
• Re: 15" WHEELS AND TIRES - front mounting bolts for
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:28:49 -0700
  ...inch ) hex lug wrench size. > > havn't ever quite found that combination. Close, but not exactly. > Thnx., Have some -- Porsche 914. Also have some...
• Re: Water Wetter...??
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 08:45:40 -0400
  ...Hot days would cause the combination to get too hot and "ping". The knock sensor would retard timing causing power loss. Water Wetter has...
• Re: Oil filler tube - disconnect at block?
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 21:03:10 -0500
  ...Jay 84 westy 77 westy > >I must assume SOMEONE else has had to remove this tube for some reason; what >combination of tools and...
• Re: Wire to house battery
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 08:10:09 -0400
  while you are at it grab yourself a victron battery combiner. On Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 4:01 PM Markus Benne <mbenne@m...
• Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 15:48:34 -0400
  ...https://www.amazon.com/Victron-Cyrix-ct-24V-Battery-Combiner/dp/B00ZWLBZME Don't use the 'Gowesty' battery kit or the batteries will fail...
• Re: You too can have a Synchro for only $95,000
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:47:22 -0400
  ...such as this, the wording, the phrases used, the hubris, all combine to make me retch. > > :-) > > Alistair > >> On Jun 10, 2017, at 10:36...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:05:55 -0600
  ...May be a combination of oil leak and soot! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy > > On Jan 14, 2012 2:55 PM, "Tom Hargrave...
• Used Power Steering Rack good/bad idea
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:07:47 +0000
  ...right now! Ryan _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign...
• fox scariest police videos
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:35:47 -0700
  ...the vanagon did disintegrate however when the tank pushed it through a motor home style rv and then ran the whole combination quite flat...
• Re: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 01:42:59 EDT
  ...If you ever had the need to use it, you would learn that it is next to useless to help start your car. >> Combined...
• Re: RoadHaus - Photo's Uploaded / MT Wild Horse Herd
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 21:18:43 -0800
  ...it just an odd coincidence? I've never seen another name combination similar to mine before in the internet vw community. Harald Rust harald...
• Re: kayaks on roofs (was RE: How Far can a ....
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 14:23:09 -0400
  On a road trip last year we learned that the combined height of a canoe/kayak plus our vanagon (especially w/ a poptop) can...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:55:43 -0800
  ...An integrated, wind lift spoiler > combines with the blade's aerodynamic low profile to help it maintain > contact with the windshield to improve visibility...
• Re: Manual Trans Gear Oil ??
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 14 May 2013 18:51:25 -0400
  ...do not use GL-5 or the GL-4/GL-5 combination. > > So here is my question - assuming that information is accurate (and I...
• Re: e15 designed for
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:01:01 -0800
  ...a motor designed for it (much higher compression) it is the combination > of alcohol and gasoline the causes the problems. alcohol is a oxidizer...
• Re: Loft Bed Unusual Occurence
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:49:24 -0700
  ...Jo & I in combination weigh around 350, > and the platform gets somewhat springy and squeaks ominously, yet it > still holds up! > > Wish the 091...