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• Re: VC fluid - take a chance on this
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:56:18 -0700
  ...I think it was a simple viscous coupling, he also developed, dry plate clutch type diffs too. Google Tony Rolt for a real life...
• Re: Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:57:36 +0000
  ...Is it reasonable to expect a rebuilt waterboxer to be bone dry underneath? I want to see what other folks are experiencing on this...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:13:52 -0700
  ...Coolant hoses seem dry, cap seem dry. Seems to leak under pressure. Drip drip drip. Thanks Tony Sent from my iPhone=
• Re: A/C in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 20:34:27 EDT
  ...Don't be suprised if you need a expansion valve and/or a receiver dryer too. Labor for the expansion valve is around 4...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:31:01 -0700
  ...I check > again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, > like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt...
• Re: bursh-on canvas waterproofer?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:41:24 -0400
  ...I know I won't totally eliminate the need for that, but I'd like to keep it as dry as I can. Ed...
• Re: cranky when wet
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:14:55 -0800
  ...You'd let it dry out completely, then spray everything to seal it. Haven't needed it since using it on my Mini almost...
• Re: Cleaning the Pop-Top Flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 01:58:47 -0400
  ...ammonia in it) used a light wire brush and a shop vac to dry worked great, still looks pretty good. Bill Witz 84 Westy
• New Vanagon haiku
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:16:02 -0400
  ...ed- watching the POR15 dry, literally
• Re: washing and drying
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 20:51:08 +1300
  I use a natural wash: rain! Andrew Grebneff Home:165 Evans St, Dunedin 64 (3) 473-8863 Work: Geology Dept, Otago University, PO Box...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:54:50 -0400
  Oh yeah, as were talking low budget repairs of a/c systems here, just put your old reciever-dryer on the barbie for about...
• Re: which extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:14:49 -0700
  ...which extinguisher? >Fire extinguisher types depend on the need and your preferences. >CO2 and dry chemical are the best commonly available extinguishers for car...
• Re: three blind mice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:35:06 -0500
  David, I have used dryer sheets for years in my 88' Westy. Sometimes it works and sometimes I noticed that they will even chew...
• Re: Squeaking Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 14:10:07 -0400
  ...Your best bet is to lubricate with silicone oil or silicone spray or a teflon type dry film spray. My experience though is that...
• Re: Cdn source for Michelin Agilis
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:46:41 -0700
  ...and of course they do sound a bit louder on dry pavement :) Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94 http://www.members...
• Re: 2,1 stalling in rain
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 23:35:37 -0500
  ...After opening the ldi, > it was all dry in the engine compartment, so we didn't see any wet > electricity. We popped the distributor...
• Syncro AC sick
  Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 16:27:49 -0700
  ...Could this be the receiver/dryer full of grunge? Can this part be cleaned or must it be replaced? Are there rebuild kits? Will...
• Re: A/C hoses
  Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:09:20 -0500
  John, I was just on the "Bus Depot" web page and you can get the dryer for $59.95. I don't know about...
• Re: Coolant air - prevents fan?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 14 May 2003 08:28:41 -0400
  ...I bet when I go back out there tomorrow when > she's cool, it'll be bone dry in the tank. It's really...
• Re: Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 17 May 2005 23:46:54 -0400
  ...This is why we are debating whether our local > SoCal Vanagon club should be called "SouthWesties," or "DryWesties." > > I stuck in some 1'' styrofoam...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 23:57:08 EST
  ...Luckily, right before I rubbed my dry eyes, my son said something about the headlights dimming and getting brighter which led me to the...
• Re: External A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:21:08 -0600
  Negative on the swap cooler, Chris--this unit is a NOS AC unit--not a cooler--- And it looks as though the dryer, and...
• Poptop, Window Seals and ArmorAll
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 13:16:01 EDT
  When this came up before "303 Aerospace Protectant" was the recommended product, somewhat expensive but it isn't supposed to dry out the rubber...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:34:52 -0400
  ...the shop armed with this useful information along with a new dryer and expansion valve. I will report back with my results. Rick Koller
• Re: Redline CV-2. User Input?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:48:22 -0700
  ...Not long ago, noticed inboard CV's weren't dry per se, (I am not that experienced with what they should look like) but...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:42:56 -0400
  ...With the middle seat out I can load the floor area with tons of tools and still have plenty of room for drywall, plywood...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 23 May 2002 13:30:31 -0700
  ...Just take your clothes to the local > drycleaners. So Mr. Bill, no sissy clothelines for you, I bet. If you > hang a > bungee cord...
• Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:50:22 -0600
  ...I tried it wet and dry, both have advantages/disadvantages. I'd just do dry next time. Jim
• extra heat up front
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:19:11 EST
  ...The cost was 6.95 for the 4 x 10 x 4 duct , 5.oo for the dryer vent and the biggie -9.00...
• Re: cleaning under pop-top fuzz?
  Historical mailing list - Bob&Bobbie Baldwin
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:06:52 -0700
  ...We used a fan but complete drying takes time. A local detailer recommended it to us, although it is not labeled for such use...
• Joe's 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:09:34 -0700
  ...Nothing since! what causes this? just flooded a bit since battery was bone dry on juice. I'm totaly careful with any type of...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 04:10:04 -0400
  ...urgently tell me the size of the Vanagon 86+ A/C > dryer O-rings? > > I think OE number is 803 260 749. Cheers, Frank...
• More on Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:10:11 -0700
  ...He recommends replacing compressor and dryer. Quoted $500 for compressor plus labor, $85 for dryer plus labor plus replacing lost freon. Around $850 total...
• Re: Sliding Door and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 02:18:33 -0800
  ...take out the latch ass'y, dry it with a blow torch (careful), hair dryer or similar, to get out the moisture, and use...
• mysterous oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 08:42:59 -0700
  ...Per recommendation from multiple folks on this list I put it in dry (after making sure the seat was clean of oil, etc.). I...
• Re: I have a leak 85gl. :)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 12:53:46 -0800
  Pen, seems my seat is dry? but I sprung a leak under ny front mat ITS soaking the front carpet pad.. on my side...
• carpet mat feedback here
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:31:36 -0700
  ...but thats cause the orginal aint so new looking (though it was recently cleaned by Chem Dry) BTW, the Chem Dry cleaner used water...
• New pop top canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 23 May 2011 09:37:35 -0600
  Hi.all I've purchased a new german canvas from bus depot is there a treatment to help it shed water or stay dry...
• Pop-top, canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - Peg Piwonka
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 12:32:01 -0700
  Should the canvas be sprayed with anything, like water proofer? Or is it just important to pack it away dry and clean. If there...
• Re: See you 'long the road, so long.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 08:07:33 -0600
  Say it ain't so!! Your dry humor and wit will be missed. Stop in every once in a while. And remember, keep your...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:40:22 -0800
  ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars? How about a fish drying rack? Barbaque grill? Towel rack?
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 09:56:13 -0800
  ...There's always a chance to dry it out and water does soak through a bit, but doesn't come in the van. Cheers...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 19:16:18 -0400
  ...A wider tire will generally provide better dry-weather traction (all things being equal), but on the flip side it is more prone to...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 20:16:52 -0400
  ...It will dry no matter what. On those humid days when other paint won't dry, this stuff drys even quicker! It will glue...
• Re: '90 Westy cushions - cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 09:24:50 CST6CDT
  ...i think i air-dried them instead of tumble dry. anyway. they did not seem to shrink or fade. installing the covers over the...
• Re: Wesipes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 15:18:47 -0800
  ...The hair dryer may be the exception but the heat output would be much less than even a travel type 110 volt a/c...
• Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:36:08 -0600
  Here's a tip for those listees who have dry chemical fire extinguishers in your vehicles: You should periodically tap your extinguisher gently with...
• Re: R-34 A/C issue for y'all.
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:34:08 -0500
  ...compatible--) as well as the dryer--- You'd be surprised at how much cheesy crap is inside the dryer--- Changing it will make the...
• Re: mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 09:14:15 -0500
  ...I check > again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, > like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt...
• Re: car bra mildew
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 16:21:54 -0500
  ...I use mine only under dry conditions. If it rains, or is about to rain, I remove the bra. If it gets wet, I...
• Re: Chain saw
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 02:02:32 -0700
  ...It's light, but has enough heft to go through dry pine like butter. The only battery powered item I bring with me, beside...
• Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:54:18 -0800
  ...Whoa, that sounded like a great trip! Hakki CQ snow tires turn the 2wd Vanagon into a snow-plow in the dry stuff. Sniped...
• Re: FS diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 20:25:35 -0500
  ...If my tank holds 10 gallons and I drive 250 miles before it runs dry, my mpg is 25 MPG. If my tanks holds...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 13:16:52 -0500
  What should I flush my system with when changing from R12 to 134a? I'll be installing a new dryer at that time. Stan...
• Re: Headlights get condensation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 24 Feb 2019 09:49:13 -0800
  - clean the inside with rubbing alcohol and let them dry - clean the rubber seal real good too - run around the rubber seal with clean...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:56:22 -0800
  a month ago I had my A/C on my tintop van refurbished - new compressor, new receiver and dryer, flushed and recharged... we took...
• Re: New Person Saying Hello to All
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 20:58:35 -0800 (PST)
  So David Garth says: > > Welcome aboard, Rachel! > Hey David, maybe Rachel could use your hair dryer.... {;p Sorry Tom, I couldn't resist. Welcome...
• Does Plywood fit in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 10:39:53 -0500
  ...Would a 4' by 8' sheet of plywood (or drywall) fit in the back of a Vanagon Westfalia? I know the pre-1980 Westfalia...
• Re: [vanagon] SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:47:19 -0500
  American cars have a hard time hitting the 10 year mark. I don't think there is a list on Yahoo for restoring Dodge...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:11:08 -0700
  ...Some Vanagon owners live in much drier climates, and the upper soil is dry as dust for a good part of the year, unless...