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• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:09:03 -0600
  My 84 separate gas cap key has an A110 on it & is different than the top 1/2 of my ignition key. YMMV, Mr...
• Broken key in gas cap!!!
  Historical mailing list - LA & Glen
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:44:56 -0700
  ...This evening there is a gas price war on and gas is priced at $0.41Cdn per Litre. While I was attempting to get...
• Re: Running on Tap Water (was Re: Attention California Vanagonites)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:15:42 -0400
  ...Gas made by this process is called "producer gas" and particularly in this case "air gas." A modified process probably not used with cars...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:03:45 -0800
  to clean old gasket off sometimes I use a razor blade very carefully .. and spray carb cleaner. There is also 'gasket remover' in a...
• Re: Old Gas?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:45:01 -0700
  ...Especially if you get it to a gas station before the trip and add some "new" fuel to it. Neil. On Thu, Mar 13...
• Re: Gasoline $$ :-(
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 May 2012 12:59:50 -0500
  What is the explanation for gas remaining so high in west coast states? Prices have dropped considerably elsewhere, as oil prices have moderated. mcneely...
• VW's Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:13:19 -0500
  Im looking to buy a VW golf (2003), and cant decide between the TDI (diesel) or the gas. Im torn. The diesel is 2k...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:28:19 -0500
  Or, on the flip side, feel free to carry gas in your van... Early in life, (when some people say I was smarter while...
• [ new ways!!] How to run out of gas..
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:14:40 -0500
  I have to add that I have always been a gas/temp gauge hawk and Would never think I would need to carry extra...
• Re: e15 designed for
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:11:52 -0800
  ...alcohol is a oxidizer in the presence of gasoline. > think rust and polymerization of the gasoline into a nearly insoluble solid. > I for one...
• Re: 84 digijet misfiring!?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:36:32 -0500
  Don't think there is any water in your gas tank do ya? Changing the filter was a good idea but if there is...
• Re: Gas Tank Leak
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 17:33:37 -0500
  >I have a gas tank leak. Does anyone have a parts list of the stuff I should >change when II get the tank out...
• Re: Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:40:50 -0600
  I assume that you mean the exhaust gaskets. Put them back together which ever way you want. My mechanic told me he installs them...
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:27:18 -0800
  > how many of you out there have a seperate key for your locking gas cap > because you lost your cap and got a used...
• If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 20:15:49 EST
  I would recommend that if you are going to replace your head gaskets, go ahead and pull the barrels off and replace the seals...
• Re: Techron
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:04:49 -0500
  ...Does the Chevron gasoline you buy have ethanol in it, or not? I do get better gas mileage, but can't really tell that...
• Re: Sweet Revenge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 12:41:50 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I took an old piece o'shit gas can a friend gave > me, put 2 gallons of gas in it, along with 3 cups...
• Re: Vanagondalism
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:31:58 EST
  In a message dated 1/26/05 12:53:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, personalbsd@YAHOO.COM writes: > I have been getting lousy gas...
• Re Gasket Kit
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:39:25 -0600
  ...Does your Victor Reinz gasket kit say where it is made? (USA, Germany,etc.) Also is there a part number molded into the thick...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 08:15:46 -0500
  ...But, the gasses leaked from the > head gaskets are supposed to accumulate at the pressure cap, so coolant > doesn't leak, rather these gases...
• Re: Post gas tank/system reseal - vacuum in gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:42:14 -0400
  ...856-327-2242 On 9/29/2011 10:18 AM, Steve Williams wrote: > Hi, > > Obviously my gas tank reseal and replacement of gas lines...
• FW: (Fwd) Fw: Tired of paying 75 cents a litre!?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 09:52:52 -0500
  ...Gas Out! > > As you may have heard, gas prices are > > skyrocketing Beginning this week they are > > thinking around $2.00/gallon for premium here...
• Re: Fuel smell. Where to look for leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:50:10 -0700
  I recently dropped the gas tank and posted the procedure to the list. I, too, was getting a strong gas smell after fill-up...
• Re: In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:46:39 -0800
  A problem I see with this is that the corrosion may have already damaged the rubber gasket. After you pull a few of these...
• Re: Removing gold gasket from aluminum
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:17:50 -0500
  Scraper, gasket dissolver, and when really desperate a smooth flat file. Be careful with the file. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Tue, 4 May 2010 14:25:11 -0400
  ...every time I "fill" the gas tank (third time was Sunday > afternoon), it only takes between 8-9 gallons. How do you know the...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:56:56 -0800
  ...Which gas?? Hi fellow listees: With gasoline prices through the roof, for the USA, what grade gas is everyone using? Is it necessary to...
• Re: 1987 running issues.
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:40:11 -0500
  When my gas tank seals got really bad the van would behave like it was out of gas- including dying like it was out...
• Re: valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:13:31 EST
  ...It holds the gaskets in place until the covers are seated. I never bothered with the prep until I had a new gasket which...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 15:03:49 -0800
  ...Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire) > My understanding, though I've been known to be...
• Re: Gas price war / costs of road trips
  Historical mailing list - Andersen
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:48:09 +0200
  Hi, Being from Europe, one thing we dont understand, is why the US doesnt do something drastic about their gas-guzzlers. We cannot understand...
• Service Outlet Gaskets / upgrade? / replace?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:47:48 -0400
  ...The original gaskets are in need of replacement. I have new ones from BusDepot to install but I have heard criticism of the gaskets...
• Re: gas tanks FS...Re: Where to buy a replacement gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:04:35 +0000
  <i have some really nice 2wd vanagon gas tanks for sale.. not rusted, not crushed. from '88-'91 vanagons..> I just pulled mine earlier...
• Re: oversize gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 27 May 2002 08:44:13 -0700
  ...oversize gas tank > It's special German metal, and they know we're all rich. > > Tromper > 1982 Dieselfant II > "The Manatee" > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Exhaust Gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:40:23 -0500
  On my Bug I replaced the exhaust gaskets with copper 'drop in' ones aircooled.net sells. No need to remove the nuts or studs...
• Re: Demons in my engine, water in my gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Tue, 6 May 2003 19:15:38 -0400
  New Gas Tank : $169 New Fuel Filter : $9.95 New Fuel Lines : $10 Having to drop the tank 3 times to replace all gaskets...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:21:46 -0700
  I don't use the donut gasket, i have a wire mesh one. but just like anything that gets real hot you need to...
• Re: Leaking gas tank overflow vents on a '90 GL? Read on...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 17:23:20 -0500
  Saw your note---- >after filling up (90 Vanagon) the other day I noticed a little gas >dripping from the frame surrounding the gas tank...
• Re: Fire Talk - Campers
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 17:01:12 -0700
  Jeff, If you leave the switch at 12V and run off gas while you are camping it will only run the burner from the...
• Re: gas prices.. and what they'll be this summer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 14:15:20 -0500
  ...as for vanagon content - my vanagon runs on >gas :< >) > >anyway, here it be.. > >------------------------fwd-------------------------- > > >Subject: Gasoline prices >this may work! >I hear we are...
• Re: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list - University of Toronto Information Commons
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 09:17:31 -0500
  ...In the middle of the book is a cutaway > view showing the drivetrain and location of an auxilary gas > heater. > > It's underneath, mounted...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 22:18:53 +0000
  ...A "normal" head gasket (like > on a Jetta or Eurovan) does dual duty in sealing both the combustion chambers > and the coolant passages. The...
• Re: Sucky Gas Mileage - ethanol free
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 2 May 2013 19:27:15 -0700
  Thanks for the link.� I know where they are here already.� Our local gas chain has a few pumps around, mainly to serve all...
• Re: 1982 throttle body gasket PN?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 16 May 2007 10:24:13 -0400
  That is because that gasket has been discontinued for a few years now. The only thing you can do is to either find a...
• Re: Gasoline Grade?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Fri, 14 Mar 1997 17:51:40 -0800
  ---------- > > Higher octane gases don't inheriently produce more power or torqure, nor will > they create any better gas mileage. They just have the ability...
• Re: bleeding the coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 05:37:00 -0400
  <snip> Also, the mechanic told me i had a leaky head gasket, but i haven't seen any leaks except a tiny one from...
• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:47:08 -0500
  ...Ran out of gas ....now won't start ?? I ran out of gas this evening....rolled right into a gas station.....lucky break.....but...
• Gas Line Fires
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:55:27 +0000
  ...Gas line fires happen in all cars with old gas lines, not just VWs. Basic rule is to smell your engine every day! Hotch...
• For sale: non locking vanagon gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:36:15 EDT
  ...non-locking vanagon gas cap. carry as a spare or for those who live in a state like NJ where you cant pump your...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:22:43 -0400
  ...I just looked at the gas cap key for my '84 and it was cut using a "Taylor" blank ... # X 132. On the other...
• Re: Best source for Head Gasket sets 1990 2.1L ?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:41:44 -0400
  ...It comes with not only the gaskets for the heads but also many other engine gaskets that you may need in the future and...
• Re: Water, dirt and rust in gas
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 31 May 2003 14:36:19 -0700
  ...Lots of brown dirt or rust particles were also in the gas. > Changed my gas filter (gas inside the filer was all brown). Hope...
• Re: NVC: Gas Prices
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 20:08:13 -0700
  ...David --- Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> wrote: > It could be a whole lot worse: > > http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/global_gasprices/ > > http...
• Re: While Discussing Gas Prices repeated
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 19 May 2012 18:49:17 -0700
  ...In 1972 an hour of minimum wage work would buy you 4.44 gallons of gas, today you get 1.7 gallons of gas...
• Gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:40:39 -0400
  I'm getting gas coming out somewhere when I make a left turn. Its appearing on the outside of the van from the gas...
• Re: Gas Brand Preferences?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 12:20:40 -0500
  ...But is there any objective data to support a > superiority of Chevron gas? Curious minds wonder.
• MOD Re: Gasoline: Any VANAGON People buy this concept?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 18:08:28 -0500
  ...For the rest of this year, DON'T purchase ANY > gasoline from the two biggest companies (which now are one), EXXON and MOBIL. > > > > > > If...
• Re: Gas - Cheap vs Expensive
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 May 2015 12:04:59 -0700
  ...Gas - Cheap vs Expensive About a year and a half ago there was a thread about which gasoline to use. If I remember right...
• Re: Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:13:22 -0400
  ...The only thing pushing the "gas" button does is turn off the 12V and 120V operation and turn on that gas re-igniter circuit...
• Re: sneaking friday - jerry can find
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:34:37 -0700
  I thought that he had a gas container inside the plastic bag, no? alistair On 2012-10-12, at 6:13 PM, bernie wrote...