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  • Re: 11MPG!
    Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
    Tue, 1 Dec 1998 18:46:39 -0600
    ...Full of soot, right? It's your O2 sensor. >Disconnect it. Shud take care of the problem immediately. > Should read, replace it. The oxygen...
  • Re: Quaker State Oil
    Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 18:28:50 -0400
    ...He has a website which describes virtually every statistic on oil and can discuss the natural processed oils which are now available to meet...
  • Westy height fixing
    Historical mailing list - Carlota
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 20:30:02 -0500
    ...I found a rubber disc on top of springs which, I supposed, was to level the van. I noticed that they were taller than...
  • Audi 100/200 dual piston callipers
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Tue, 10 Feb 2004 20:07:22 EST
    ...SLC, UT My only comment to this is why rear discs? You do only 30% of your braking with the rear brakes. A new...
  • Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:11:58 -0700
    ...Anybody have a >>> link to to a good one? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jim >> >> Disconnect battery >> Remove instrument cluster >> Remove heater levers >> Remove heater switch knob >> Remove...
  • Re: pulling fridge and related electrical--and still driveable?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 15 Feb 2004 07:31:31 -0800
    ...Ginney" <ginho@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > A few questions: > > Do I need to disconnect the main battery or just the > auxil (driver side) to disconnect...
  • Re: OEM Pop Top Seals for Westy
    Historical mailing list - MC
    Thu, 15 Jul 2004 21:59:07 -0700
    ...They will not give a discount. Does anyone know of a dealer that will sell at a discount and will ship out of state...
  • Re: Pics of the Extend-A-Stay valve
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:17:00 +0000
    >far more than the usual "pffft" you get when disconnecting them, it went on for > several seconds after the bottle was disconnected, and came...
  • Re: Rear disks in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:54:27 +1200
    ...I will eventually be buying their kit to fit front discs/calipers from a Porsche 993, or custom brakes to fit my 16" CLK...
  • Re: Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 7 May 2009 21:03:45 -0700
    Check the Archives - I think we just had a discussion on plugs. IIRC some liked the NGK, some the Bosch Platinum +4 On Thu...
  • List Moderation On
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 16 Apr 1995 12:25:15 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I don't feel that long discussions of comparisons of different brands of cars fall into that topic area. Some discussion of that ilk...
  • disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 17 Nov 1998 03:03:55 EST
    ...Am I supposed to disconnect the brake line from the caliper to remove the caliper to remove the rotor? There is a steele (or...
  • Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
    Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:52:00 -0400
    ...with a volume discount), as opposed to getting the tires the customer wants (most likely purchased without a volume discount, and thus a lower...
  • Re: offensive video
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:30:19 -0700
    ...Fact is, the meaningful > content (how to stop the vehicle) had been described on the list > when the discussion originally occurred. The exact procedure...
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:11 -0400
    ...If this area of Vanagon discussion doesn't interest you, move to the next message. And if it's not Vanagon related, then it...
  • Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:48:11 -0400
    At 02:00 PM 3/25/2011, Marius Strom wrote: > These guiding principles should be written down somewhere and > discoverable. As a new member...
  • Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:38:14 -0800
    ...Hey Everyone, Looks like we've had enough ice cream discussions to last until a cold day in Hades. Here's hoping the original...
  • Re: BMEP question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:58:35 EST
    Ahem, I think I can reasonably suggest that there is an extensive discussion on this in the archives in which I have attempted to...
  • removing the fridge
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:36:11 -0400
    ...I was expecting to discover the "easy way" to remove the fridge. Didn't discover it. Is there a way to remove the fridge...
  • Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:29:46 -0800
    Ron, Is it true that our 5% discount does not apply to heads? I ordered heads this week and was surprised to find this...
  • WTB: Auto Transmission Drain Pan fitting a 1990/2.1 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Fri, 3 Jun 2005 19:03:34 -0700
    ...Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html
  • Re: tiico kits
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:55:48 -0600
    it is pennies on the dollar. > > The auction is worth a read just for the discription. > > I couldn't agree more. > > > > http://tinyurl.com...
  • Re: Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Fri, 8 May 2009 05:45:05 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za Internal Virus...
  • Re: Turn signal system failure
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:36:33 -0400
    ...I have disconnected/isolated both rear light panels, no effect, disconnected the Emergency Flasher Switch, no effect, disconnected the stalk switch connectors, no effect...
  • Re: Isolator vs Seperator (mechanical relay) was Re: Sure Power 1315 battery separator
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:14:59 -0800
    ...B-under/over charge will damage a battery C-a batteries current demand(amps) is directly related to is discharge level Longer device life...
  • Re: SA Microbus...
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:27:29 -0600
    ...http://picasaweb.google.com/SouthAfricaVW/LionParkDBN# > > Regards > Ebrahim > South Africa > > http://www.old.investec.com/EmailDisclaimer/emaildisclaimer.htm > > The disclaimer also provides our corporate...
  • Stebro News
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 7 Nov 2000 06:12:45 EST
    Just a reminder that the special introductory discount on the NEW STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel J-pipes is almost over. Friday November 10 is...
  • Stainless Steel Exhaust System - December Sale
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:04:23 EST
    ...There will be an addition $100 discount in addition to the $100 discount for purchasing the complete system. Sale is on complete system purchases...
  • Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:55:38 +0000
    ...Also, I am wondering if I will have to disconnect the > > caliper > > > from the line to be able to remove the Brake Disc? It...
  • Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:50:54 -0400
    It is not just a matter of disconnecting the terminal. The battery will need to be loose in the compartment in order for you...
  • Re: Vanagon Electrical Work and DC - AC Inverter
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 9 Apr 2013 21:26:21 -0400
    With most inverters, the power switch does not in any way disconnect the power from the input circuitry. All the switch does is tell...
  • Re: Not this thread again!!!!!! (WAS: Cool accessory -- not political ly correct)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 19 May 2000 12:30:37 -0400
    ...I am withholding my opinion on the whole gun subject, since I think it >is silly to even discuss it on this forum. It...
  • Re: Go Westy discount code
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 09:18:01 -0700
    ...The Go Bucks are a 5% discount, you just can't apply them to your current order. I do most of my buying from...
  • Re: busdepot discount code
    Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
    Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:22:24 -0800
    ...On 2/14/2015 2:21 PM, Dan Winget wrote: > Does anyone know if bus depot has a current discount code > toodle pip, -- Dug...
  • What would make you disconnect your front axle on your Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:32:18 -0400
    ...Stranger still is why the PO would disconnect the front axle. What reasons can you think of that might cause an owner to do...
  • Re: Place to mount shackles?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 25 May 2011 22:46:51 -0700
    On Thu, 2011-05-26 at 01:30 -0400, David Beierl wrote: > When you replace those deteriorated rubber doughnuts, be prepared to > discover ugly...
  • Disc brakes on pre-'71 buses.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 10:04:32 +0000
    ...Can disc brakes be retrofitted to '68 through '70 buses. (Don't laugh so loud, I'm trying to concentrate) John Halverson jhalv@hooked...
  • Re: Spark Plugs
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Fri, 8 May 2009 06:15:30 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za Internal Virus...
  • Re: Need rear brake backing plates (now rear Discs?)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:55:22 -0700
    ...Is there any point considering rear discs with stock discs up front? Perhaps I should start looking now for the correct Audi calipers for...
  • Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:28:24 -0800
    If you buy a set of new tires from Discount Tires and pay extra for their 'free replacement' warranty, keep track of mileage and...
  • Re: Adding rear disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:05:41 -0500
    ...Adding rear disc brakes > > I know there is a big brake kit that goes on all the way around. > > Is there anyone that sells...
  • Re: Tire emergency in Oklahoma City
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:56:30 -0800
    ...Different Discount shop from where I bought the tire. Replaced the tire, no mileage charge. they will match prices, including online prices. mcneely On...
  • Re: Auto Tranny VS. Manual Again?
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:39:40 -0500
    >> I don't want to be a stick in the mud but we just had this discussion, at >> great length, like two months ago...
  • Re: JFF - re: Save the Adventurewagen Molds! (ultra long)
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Mon, 7 Feb 2005 13:59:21 -0500
    Steve, I think there is some merit to these discussion continuing on the list rather than through pmails. Those who aren't interested can...
  • No Start after winter storage..RE from the digest
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:50:28 -0700
    ...You may want to disconnect your batterie(s) (if you neglected to disconnect it before putting the vehicle to sleep) when you put a...
  • HELP - NEED YOUR ADVICE ABOUT BRAKE
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 00:19:04 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I tried to bang on the disc brake wheel to loosen up the disc unfortunate it didnt work that way. Oh yeah its kinda...
  • FS-Syncro Parts
    Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 07:22:22 +0000
    ...Available is a -syncro transmission $500 -syncro front end $500 -newer disc brakes $ ? Please contact Jon for exact discriptions and prices 978.544.2363...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount code
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 4 Feb 2004 10:36:33 -0700
    ...Bus Depot Discount code > I forgot what is it? Phil > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! > http://webhosting...
  • Bad Title to Your Rig?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:12:07 -0800
    In the past thee has been discussion about 'getting around' import regs, etc. And further discussion about 'they catch you eventually'. Here is an...
  • Re: Vanagon Air Intake/Dash Vents
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:15:46 +0200
    ...If you cannot access the disclaimer, please obtain a copy thereof from us by sending an email to: disclaimer@investec.co.za
  • Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Mon, 7 Sep 2020 11:53:53 -0500
    ...Disconnect the rar hinges before disconnecting the raiser bar in the > > front and > > > > 2. Do I disconnect the hinges from the body, or the...
  • Syncro front discs - general brake Q.
    Historical mailing list - van man
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:39:57 -0700
    ...After inspections this morning, its quite obvious I have worn through a decent amount of the front right disc. A couple of questions: 1...
  • Need Used Parts 82 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Mon, 10 Nov 1997 09:32:25 -0600
    ...1) Right and Left disc brake calipers. 2) Front disc brake rotor, only 1 needed but will take the set if necessary. Enough steel...
  • part needed
    Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
    Thu, 12 May 2005 19:23:49 -0700
    ...Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta 86' Vanagon 79' Rocco' Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more...
  • NVC: Friday......$52 cupholder!!!
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:11:57 -0500
    While browsing the web i discovered the most expensive automotive drink accessory i've ever discovered. This is a $52 door mounted cup holder...
  • Re: Ghost in the power locks, SOLVED!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 9 Jun 1999 13:59:00 -0400
    ...lock, when actuated, would continue to cycle all the locks until the red wire was disconnected. With it disconnected all locks worked fine from...
  • Re: Running Rich??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 12:36:25 -0400
    ...Measure the output voltage with it connected and disconnected. With the sensor disconnected it should go below a half-volt on closed-throttle deceleration...
  • For anyone that may want to put a SD709 in a 83.5-85
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:50:11 -0800
    Hello there.I was at the junqeyard today and looked closer at a Landrover Discovery A/C set up. This rover in particular was...
  • Re: Volunteers needed!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:51:41 EDT
    Do you think that we should start a special mailing list to just discuss what we are going to do about Gerry? I really...
  • Re: Why the Delete Key is not enough!! PLEASE READ
    Historical mailing list - jibboo
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:02:12 -0400
    ...What if a legitimate "hot, steaming pussy" discussion comes up? Or some more realistic, but borderline discussion that offends employer's policies? It's...