Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 9+: 60 results shown for FWIW.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: CD player + Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:43:14 -0400
  ...You would just have to compliment that with an 8" subwoofer under the rear seat, and you would be good to go (fwiw: an...
• Re: Vanagon convoy to CRAWFORD TX
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 16:43:38 -0700
  ...cut brush on the ranch? > > Tom-he's coming to my town shortly, & I am thinking of letting him know > what > I think, FWIW
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:41:43 -0400
  ...find out if I can get them from my dealer tomorrow. FWIW, I still have the original boxes from my last set, so I...
• Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
  Historical mailing list - Zz
  Wed, 1 May 1996 09:19:13 -0400
  ...I would rather just write to RMMW and get a much better (IMHO) catalouge for free :) Just mt $0.02 FWIW michael
• Westy for sale in Cary NC
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Thu, 13 Oct 1994 09:28:34 -0400
  FWIW, the wife saw this with a 4sale sign on it in Cary NC (near Raleigh): `87 Westy GL 112k Auto (yuck) A/C...
• oil light wierdness follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 08:21:17 -0400
  ...the other possible cause is a clogged sender, fwiw the oil was changed 400 miles ago, and this is on an engine with about...
• Re: CV joint replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 May 1999 22:14:09 -0700
  FWIW, which ain't much, sounds like a loose shock mount to me! At least look at the less expensive fixes first. Karl Wolz...
• Re: Error: Redline Gearoil properties
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 23:25:22 -0400
  FWIW, I got the following statement from a query about Redline gear oil from one of their reps: "In your VW Vanagon, I would...
• Re: Marvel Mystery Oil
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 18:47:57 -0500
  ...Marvel Mystery Oil FWIW ----This quote: "Marvel Mystery oil is a very light naptha-based machine oil with wintergreen and a little phosphorous in...
• Re: headlights and plasma lights
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:55:57 -0800
  ...wouldn't have them on my vehicle, just out of courtesy. FWIW,that's my take on them. Jim > I found these lights on...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:22:51 -0700
  Me too, the silver sticker is what I go by. FWIW I will not buy Agilis again. the tread is too agressive and too...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:39:51 -0700
  ...On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 12:44 PM, Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@eoni.com> wrote: > FWIW, when I post to the list (or...
• Re: radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:02:52 -0700
  FWIW, looking at '83, '84 Digijet wiring diagram, resistor appears to be inside the fan motor itself. i.e. I didn't install a...
• Re: Stranded World Travelers
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 10 May 2012 10:24:26 -0400
  FWIW, I wouldn't touch a new/reman VW diesel engine from anyone else BUT VW! The last three I have gotten from VW...
• Re: talk me outta this...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 95 15:32:59 PDT
  ...rust (CA car, don't ya know), new non-running engine (FWIW), >>for say, $1300. >> >>DON'T make me an offer!!! >> >>Dave >>'71 Westfalia...
• Re: Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 11:43:28 -0700
  FWIW, since R12 has become so expensive a lot of people started using "BBQ12" for refrigerant in automotive AC systems. Basically a mix of...
• Re: broken return spring on brake pedal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:18:07 -0700
  ...looking at is one piece, the spring is part of it, FWIW, this website: http://www.vagcat.com/ might be of use for you...
• Re: Bahahahaha!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 13:06:35 -0700 (PDT)
  Bradley coughed up: > > On Thu, 22 Jun 1995, Al Knoll wrote: > > > FWIW: A mystical power spot is white crack overlook on white rim trail...
• Re: 2.2 ltr wasserboxers. Comments welcome??
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 01:10:00 -0500
  ...archives. One listee has the engine and likes it so far. FWIW, I noticed at least one mistake on their web page. On the...
• Re: AC Hose repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:55:52 -0600
  ...You have my take on it FWIW, and there are other ideas, too, FWIW. I went to one guy to inquire about changing over...
• Re: Eccentric hub?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 8 May 2014 09:58:30 -0500
  ...can see http://www.harborfreight.com/clamping-dial-indicator-93051.html . FWIW when I worked at the front end shop we turned every rotor...
• Re: Stereo suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Tue, 28 May 2013 13:11:30 -0400
  ...Done. -craig On May 28, 2013, at 1:06 PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > you beat me to it. > > FWIW, x2 on...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:39:01 -0700
  ...Uhohhh! I am sure others will speak up about their experiences w/ GEX engines? Worst case scenario in AC engines, FWIW. YMMV, Mr. BZ...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:52:21 -0400
  > FWIW, when I bought my '91 2WD new from the dealer it came > with an ignition key, a glovebox key and the short gas...
• Re: Stranded in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:04:35 -0700
  ...you'd notice if CV had come loose. ;) If it has... FWIW, if some serrated washers are missing.... In the past, I have used...
• 9 pass vans..Re: FS: 86 vanagon, $495, Charlotte, NC
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 09:00:40 EST
  ...somebody in NC oughta check into this one?? joel >> sounds like a good deal....FWIW, i also have a 9 pass vgon for sale...
• Re: Westy Curtain Set, tan $75+shipping /OBO
  Historical mailing list - PATT
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 22:39:38 -0400
  ...worth, standard "Junk Yard" (Automobile Recycler) pricing >is 50% of retail. FWIW, I purchased an instrument cluster for my vanagon from a "Junk Yard...
• Names
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Mon, 24 May 1999 15:25:55 -0400
  ...My '81 has the name 'Mouse', FWIW.
• Re: Vacation location
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 21:27:33 -0700
  ...be many other places that are still closed due to snow......FWIW > >Madeline >15 Years of Westie Adventures >'90 Syncro Westie > -Aaron McKay Student...
• Re: 1990 Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 11:25:15 -0600
  FWIW, I just did a search on 255807311H, a Vanagon bumper, and got a hit! That part locator service is GREAT! Marshall Ruskin >Todd...
• Re: TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:06:13 EDT
  ...is something that VW should have done in the first place!!! fwiw, i have used terrys stainless splice kits and they are precision bent...
• Re: Improving Vanagon Archive Search. [Was Re: Westy: Getting to the cookstove burner valve?]
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:36:00 -0800
  ...an expert but it seems like a good idea to me. FWIW when I search the vanagon archives, I do it year by year...
• Porsche Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:26:27 -0700
  ...has a subi-a-roo aka Fuji Heavy Industries putter plant. FWIW. Hi Mark, Its been a while since I last saw you. The...
• Re: Vanagon fuel requirement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 16:26:54 PDT
  ...the time, as well as a number of unmarked tanker trucks. FWIW. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, Virginia ============================ '81 Vanagon L Westfalia '74 Karmann Ghia convertible...
• Costco R-134a
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:45:21 -0400
  List: FWIW: I was walking around the local Costco (Norwalk, CA)this afternoon during lunchtime, and thought I'd pass this along, since R...
• Re: Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 09:16:15 -0800
  FWIW - My employer paid more to park my Vanagon Camper last year that I did to maintain it; I put just over 10k miles...
• Re: Two warning lights come on TOGETHER
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:40:31 -0400
  Hey Ed, FWIW, on both my 85's, the Alt and OX lights both light on initial startup and don't go off until...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing spacer, replacement always necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:18:09 -0500
  Thanks, Frank. That's good information to have. FWIW, 41.8 mm = 1.65 inches. Having a good metric ruler would be better. Mike...
• Re: Radiator Bleed Screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:22:39 -0400
  ...think this last one means you can use any M8X12 bolt. FWIW ... The radiators on my '84 7 pass and my '85 Westy came...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:47:40 -0800
  ...I like trying to make up new internet acronyms. ;) And FWIW, masking that line wouldn't be easy. ( I eyeballed it) I didn't...
• Re: White smoke? (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:49:30 -0400
  ...Mike Wesley Pegden wrote: > Geo, > Did blowing the head gasket leave your compression normal? > Thanks, > Wes > > > Geo & Kathleen Hahn wrote: >> FWIW -- whenever I've...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:32:22 -0700
  ...wrote: > At 03:37 PM 3/30/2011, neil n wrote: >> FWIW Robert, the buzzer you may be hearing > Remember, if the oil light...
• Re: 1.9 aux air valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 21:10:03 -0400
  ...probably live with less than a perfect match in any case. FWIW, the one in the fuel injection book I have, showing how to...
• Re: Is site up?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 May 2009 12:02:01 -0700
  ...Is anybody there? I haven't received a post in over a > week. > > Did the server get fixed? > > Do I need to resubscribe? > > > FWIW...
• '72 Bus for a song
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Feb 95 08:45:11 PST
  ...in Dec. I'd buy it. Right now I don't have the cash. FWIW, Jack stafford@zenith.dnet.hac.com '73 Campmobile (orange)
• Re: Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 15:05:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is this something to be concerned about? > > FWIW, it's a 87 GL Wolfsburg with the weekender package, AC, 4spd, 105K mi, > in excellent...
• Re: Engine Warmers and Heaters - Winter's on the Way!
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 08:47:12 -0400
  ...Adhesive?-Stick-on Oil pan heater, 250 Watts, $59.95 FWIW, the VW oil pan heater is bolt on, not adhesive. The Bus Depot...
• Re: Subject: Fuel octane
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:39:54 -0800
  Hi All, FWIW My first engine went at 93,000 miles and I only used 91 octane... which cost me about 30 cents more...
• Re: Now, Hold on there just a second..!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 07:56:53 -0500
  ...Understandable > FWIW, I just wish we'd leave that stuff alone, or just send it through > p-mail, even if some people find it...
• Re: SA GRILLE
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:28:47 -0700
  ...But it does look cool! FWIW, Tom-my og grille got broken, so decided that looking cool was the next logical step
• Re: Canada brokerage fees
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:20:30 -0400
  FWIW ~~ I've gotten some Canada Post to USA shipments of Mufflers and pipes from Frank C. with no surcharges, tariffs, duties, ransom or...
• Re: It's not the way to do it ...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:16:59 -0500
  ...get to break the reverse idler. Yep, its all been done. FWIW, we do have new thermo time switches... http://www.busdepot.com/043906163a...
• Re: Coffesions of a speeder what kind of gas milage do you see at 75 MPH
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 07:49:00 -0700
  ...interested in what others have gotten for milage at these speeds FWIW, my air-cooled mileage drops off dramatically over 70 mph. I can...
• Luggage rack seal
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 16:39:05 -0400
  ...Posting by Doug Alcock FWIW. When I replaced my seals a few years back I found the same collection of gunk under the luggage...
• Re: Gauge Pod, dash-top mount
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 03:04:16 -0700
  ...was well into it I realized that may not have been the smartest thing to do. FWIW it did fit. Rob becidawa@hctc.com
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 14:14:31 -0700
  ...I'd guess that mean everyone has this "bad engineering" problem. FWIW an impact sometimes did the trick and other times we just cut...
• Re: vanagon repair shop in southern oregon?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 14:02:23 -0600
  ...the others, leaving the poor mechanically challenged Vanagon owner thinking WTF. FWIW, Tom P.s. Added a small hole in the wall place that...
• Re: Rocker arm question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 13:02:56 -0400
  FWIW ... when I got my '85 1.9 the rocker on one side has larger nuts on the adjuster than on the other side...
• Re: Age of listees
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:37:37 -0700
  ...time. > But then > what do I know? I was only 5. FWIW, Our new 64 Bug cost about $1800 USD in Honolulu in 1964...
• Re: TD Driveline For sale - Vancouver, BC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:16:56 -0700
  And FWIW, I *think* I saw that listed earlier (month or 2 ago?) Maybe the owner brought the price down? Hint, hint. :^) Neil. On...