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• Body work help!
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Thu, 28 May 1998 23:21:52 -0400
  ...east coast, Willing to travel if necessary we are having trouble finding someone willing and good to even look at these. thanks Bill 56...
• Re: High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:10:58 -0800
  ...on the list oughta check this one (URL) out...I keep finding interesting details - like the high beams look to be the same size...
• Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 11:46:12 -0700
  ...pesky Y@K bug! > > Which is why the WATER-COOLED Porsche engine is the way to go! > (Good luck finding one, though!) > > Cheers, > MJS
• Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone???
  Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 15:50:30 -0700
  As a comment in regards to parking "besides another Vanagon", I always find myself parking next to another Vanagon after finding one in any...
• Re: any chance of finding a 5 speed transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:27:00 +1200
  >hey oilcooledboy, let me know if you find one of these 83 diesel 5-spd >trannies. > >ben >drving a stinky 911 sc with an...
• Re: Who Sells Vanagon Batteries??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 10:48:23 -0500
  ...Joe Milwaukee, WI On Tue, 6 Aug 2002, Bryan Jones wrote: > I am having a hell of time finding a battery for my Westy...
• Engine advise
  Historical mailing list - Tom Davis
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:32:15 EST
  ...I need help and advise, which engine should I use and/or where would you suggest finding a good engine? TIA, Tom
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:54:39 -0500
  ...POR-15???? What do people suggest for cleaning before using this stuff? Will carb cleaner work? I'm having a little trouble finding the...
• Break-in .....need a new sliding window for '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:39:22 -0400
  ...To my surprise...I'm finding there are several sizes in different vans. The one I need is 28" wide by approx 15 1...
• Tach wire on an 86
  Historical mailing list - Jason Garel
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:52:19 -0400
  Hello, I have an 86 Vanagon and I'm having real trouble finding where the tach-o wire is in the engine bay. I...
• Re: Michelin Tire Sale at Costco - $60-$80 discount per set
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:30:36 -0700
  ...I was unsuccessful finding suitable tires any > ANY of the big franchises or wholesale stores. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > Thanks for the suggestion, Allan...
• Re: Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:30:22 -0700
  ...lot of references to jump seats, but finding a real reference to the > install is like > finding a needle in a haystack... > Best I...
• Re: Electrical short, need advice...
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 19:17:54 -0500
  ...My > electrical skills and knowledge are nill. > > Can one of you electricle gurus give me some pointers > to finding out where the problem exists...
• Attaching Puck Lights to the PopTop Flock
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:04:54 -0400
  ...Having issue finding a way to attach other than screwing them in. Any ideas? 3M tape which I usually have pretty good luck with...
• Re: microwave oven
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Johnson
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 22:05:57 -0600
  ...Having trouble finding a > microwave that will work with a second battery and inverter. Does anyone > have any experience, suggestions or comments? > > thank you...
• Looking for a Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 17:45:00 -0700
  Hello Folks, I haven't had much luck finding a torque converter from our better known listvendors. My local vendor has been taking forever...
• Fwd: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 00:05:30 -0400
  ...vanagons?? that's one of the problems >with >non-vw shocks: finding someone that makes them. Koni makes them in >Holland, >but few dealers...
• Re: Gas Caps???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 14:02:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...So I think you shouldn't have too much trouble finding one that fits. Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• 67 or older split
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 16:48:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...she hasn't had too much luck finding one at all. how hard do you think this will be for her. she is an...
• Sink cabinet for 71 Westy-how to find
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 08:41:28 -0700
  ...and does anyone have advice on how I'd go about finding one? Anyone seen them anywhere, other than the obvious luck of stumbling...
• Re: four-position wiper stalk, 78 bus -Reply
  Historical mailing list - sean bartnik
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 09:31:23 -0500
  ...I remember someone mentioning something about a wiper relay? How would one go about finding out if one of the newer relays would fit...
• Re: I'm Looking for 1(or 2) Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 00:16:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone have any tips for finding one or two of these rare items? An archive search turned up nothing. Rob Halligan 87 Synco...
• thanks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 17:27:27 -0500
  ...The suggestions and words of encouragement about finding another westy or fixing my 84 are much appreciated. This will sort itself out in time...
• Re: More questions from a rookie Vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 00:54:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/28/00 12:47:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, Ibuyvws@AOL.COM writes: << Any way of finding caps for...
• Re: [Re: [A/C 50 amp fuse?]]
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:35:02 MDT
  ...Good luck in finding those automatic fuses... cheers, T-man ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
• Help finding paint code
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 14:31:04 EST
  greetings and salutations: my 86 ttransporter (crew cab) is at the paint shop and the painter can not locate the paint code. Any help...
• Winter tires
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 20:54:47 -0800
  Hello List! The question of the day is "what winter tires are you using?" I am having a difficult time finding a suitable tire...
• Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:33:42 -0400
  I'm stumped. How do I get TDC? No access hole I can find, and not the original flywheel anyhow I think. Do I...
• ground wire for fuel sender (need help finding)
  Historical mailing list - Ken S
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 08:05:47 -0800
  Happy Holidays to Everybody. I have an Intermittent fuel gauge and short of dropping the tank and doing the re & re thing, I'd...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 02:27:05 -0700
  ...I'm finding I like the drip just as well and it makes exactly the amount I need. And easier to clean up. Maybe...
• ignition lock difference?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:46:00 -0800
  ...ones? vanagain offers 2 different ones for 80-92 thanks jonathan --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites...
• Re: Canadian taxes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:00:06 -0800
  ...Mike On 1/11/07 4:52 AM, "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Robert, and any other Americans finding difficulty giving away > Canadian...
• Older Vanagon suspension R&R
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:10:19 -0700
  ...I'm replacing the right lower and upper control arms because of my recent accident, and I'm finding cracked rubber donuts, rusted and...
• Re: one van for two people?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 11:16:19 -0800
  Damon, With all the empathy I can muster, I hear the conflict in your dilemma! Finding a 'bridge' that will satisfy both of your...
• Re: Help! Need a Saint Louis Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hunter
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:23:02 -0600 (CST)
  ...I loaned out our '82 vanagon and it has developed > an oil leak and is having trouble finding first gear. I am not from...
• Re: Speaking of CV Joints ...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 16 May 2003 11:19:48 -0400
  ...Not may people know this, therefore not many people looking to buy it, therefore you will have a hard time finding it. IIRC, it...
• Re: Bus Depot site acting weird to you?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:46:39 -0400
  ...this conversation off the List and directly to >> Ron? I am finding this as interesting as some of you found berry >> picking.:-) > > Agree. > > Yrs...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:50:18 -0400
  And what would that MBZ part number be? A search of the archives was not successful in finding Karl's post or retrieving the...
• Re: Do I Live In Vanagon and Bus Land?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:13:37 -0700
  ...They are everywhere. > > /me still having problems finding a nice tornado red 90 or 91 > non-camper around here. Hmm. > Like the one the...
• Re: Drove the TDI today... :)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 15:26:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...as the old TD. > I guess the tough part will be finding one... Dream on. You'll find right after the passat TDI is...
• Looking for scy head temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 07:24:37 -0400
  Volks, I have had no luck finding the cylinder head temp gauge sender...the little 2 wire round connector that goes under a head...
• Re: Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 15:00:27 -0400
  ...for the low, low price of $83,000!! I actually considered > finding a way to convert this vehicle until I saw this, but $83k...
• Re: who has air cooled timing scale?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:30:07 -0500
  ...VW discontinued them, so you may have great difficulty finding a new one for the time being. I hope to have repro's ready...
• Re: Digest Mode?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:08:24 -0500
  ...Digest Mode? Looks like I finally got connected to Jerry, but can't find the commands for the "Digest" mode or for finding the...
• Wierd metal coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 8 May 2005 11:23:49 -0230
  ...I'm in the process of replacing some of the more hard to get at hoses and pipes, finding that at 16 years most...
• Re: that little light behind the heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 04:01:20 -0500
  ...I usually write up the jobs that I have had trouble with and I had a LOT of trouble finding the right replacement bulbs...
• Cast iorn front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:58:13 -0700
  ...rack and tie rods fit this late steering knuckle? Thanks,Roger --------------------------------- Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites...
• Re: How to get to the archives
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 11:03:05 -0700
  ...Am I the only one who has trouble finding them? :) > >Who would like to share the steps? > >go to www.vanagon.com and there...
• starting to wonder if
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:48:43 -0700
  ...video of my own that finding suitable royalty free music that matches the mood -- is very challenging ... finding or creating 3 minutes or 5...
• Re: Toll inquiry: 12 spline thingy
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:27:37 PST
  ...I had no trouble *finding* them; I had trouble finding *good* ones. I wrecked 3 K-D versions taking the drive shafts off my...
• Re: Finding and Accessing the Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 15:19:33 -0800
  ...If you can't find 12 volts on one of these then you are doing something wrong and not finding 12 volts on the...
• 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:27:24 -0700
  ...Is that valid? Having a hard time finding concrete information. I do currently have two belts on hand; one from water pump to alternator...
• Re: nuts/bolts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:42:17 -0500
  ...I am having > trouble finding the identical nuts/bolts in metric > sizes that match my owner's manual We sell the most commonly needed...
• Re: Oil Filter Tube Mount Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 10 May 2010 12:54:00 EDT
  ...Good luck on finding two nuts that large, handy for use! another way is to use a large ezout . works great for us later...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 18:50:12 -0400
  I need some help finding some exhaust parts for a 1982 Westy, aircooled. It seems to be damn near impossible to find the rear...
• No help in Sacramento?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 11:32:10 GMT
  ...Emmett Goldsbourough, president of the local NEATO chapter but not on line, is having problems finding someone to help him either check out a...
• Did VW make Rabbit Diesel Convertibles?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 13:50:30 EST
  ...I have the idea of finding one in good shape with a bad motor and putting my good motor from my underpowered 82 diesel...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 16:15:52 -0600
  ...Regards Alfred > this reminds me - what sort of bloody washer is *supposed* to be on the WB > engine? I have been unsuccessful finding anything...
• auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:05:55 -1000
  ...without first getting an engineer degree? Can someone help me in finding simple information on how to do it? Here are some questions? Deep...
• Re: Carat Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:39:28 -0500
  ...I'm a minister, and I'm finding a need to be able to get old folks to doctor's appointments during bad weather...