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• Re: Tow Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 00:48:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I did not know that Paul, George and Ringo required hitching. Won't Linda be upset? Larry '85 Westy...
• Re: Euro headlight.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 11:08:52 -0800
  ...wrote: >Zender makes the foglamp kit that is integrated into the turn signal lens assy. >Some cutting of sheetmetal is required. Coyote (Lussier) has...
• Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Thu, 28 May 1998 13:11:22 -0400
  ...Lots of tapping and heat required to remove the stuck cylinder liners. Unfortunatly, we accidently pulled the cylinder liner closest to the water pump...
• Front Final Drive Alignment
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:53:59 -0800
  ...So far I have just loosened the required bolts and tightened them last. Is there a centering measurement, and does the vehicle have to...
• info on Dielectric gel ....A MUST!!!
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:11:53 -0700
  ...It is required to prevent voltage loss from arcing, suppress radio freguency interference, dissipate heat, insulate connections and seal out moisture. Use on modules...
• Re: interesting picture of south african syncro .. :)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 16:07:41 -0400
  So THAT's the angle required to properly bleed the radiator! Michael -----Original Message----- From: John Andersen <tincat@RELAYPOINT.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: German emission regulation
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 18:08:06 -0700
  ...USA-required safety equipment must be present as well.
• Re: '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 14:47:29 -0500
  ...up > windows and seals for the other windows that might be required. They are all on my website. I think that you will find...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:58:34 -0500
  Pulling the gauge cluster, ashtray, headlamp grille, and left headlight assembly is required. You'll see the way once you pull those. Karl ----- Original...
• Re: winter driving to Spokane
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:57:50 -0500
  ...Washington State --- chains sometimes required on two wheel drive vehicles even with 4 dedicated snow tires. All wheel drive vehicles with approved tires must...
• Re: Laptop Power Consumption?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 22:22:49 -0000
  ...Basically, find the Amp-hour rating of the battery and divide by the number of hours it lasts under your required operating conditions, usually...
• Re: 2nd try - Bostig 2nd Gen Zetec Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Tue, 27 May 2008 20:57:30 -0400
  ...Easy to install, nothing required Cons: noisier than the airbox option, if driving in dusty environments, increased cleaning frequency is required 2) Brand new...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:34:59 -0700
  ...A a minimum load of 1,433 lbs. (or a '93' or 'C' rating) is required for a Vanagon when using a commercial or...
• Re: Dash improvement?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:29:11 -0500
  ...Where did you get that, or did you remove the padded dash cover? Padded dashes have been required in the US since at least...
• Re: Convert Auto to Manual!?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:29:19 -0500
  ...Not sure about the cost these days, but in the late 90's, a friend of mine spent $500 on the required parts. Goodluck...
• Pilot bearing Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 May 2001 21:46:23 -0500
  ...I need to know; is there any special lube required for the needle bearing that is the pilot bearing for a standard transmission in...
• Re: How to turn the van over from the back
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:37:45 -0600
  ...Less height required to lift it over. You still can't do it by yourself, but it does take fewer people to do the...
• Re: Speaking of Heaters, who's got a QUIET plug in they like?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:48:06 -0500
  ...Always worth checking to be sure, but I think that all portable space heaters are required to have this feature, and have for some...
• Re: camping in Libby Montana and chains
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 13:57:28 -0700
  ...It takes some pretty severe weather, though, for chains to be required, though snow tires are often required. Other passes, such as Chinook and...
• Re: Ignition Switch Procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 18:00:43 -0700
  ...1 Remove steering wheel - 24mm socket required 2 Remove plastic around steering column - Phillips screw driver 3 Remove the wires from the wipers, signals...
• Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:03:41 -0500
  ...But at $34, twice the price of the offset cranks I did get, I don't think any cosmetic sleeve would be required -- they...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:17:40 -0700
  ...on these older vans? NO >> Does that mean that tire rotation required removing the tires from the wheels and remounting them? NO >> Did one...
• Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:25:31 -0900
  ...Any disadvantages to the Go Westy bumpers? Sounds like some minor cutting of the van is required. Troy
• Friday Self-Indulgent Photo Post :)
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:55 -0800
  ...No major cracks, just minor patching required. Photos available upon request. Everyone have a great weekend! Drew, Las Vegas '90 GL "Blackbeard"
• Re: FS: Vanagon w/2.5L Subaru - Nashville
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 23:39:52 -0700
  ...As the creator of the images, they are his property, and if someone wishes to make use of them, they are required, by US...
• Re: 16" Tire recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:56:56 -0700
  Yep, my 16" SLK rims required 7mm hubcentric spacers for the front. On Wed, Mar 11, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski...
• Re: Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 19:06:11 -0400
  ...I don't have the $700 required to fix it. What happens if I don't get it repaired? Thank you in advance, Brent...
• Re: carpet adhesive
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 08:06:53 -0600
  ...What type of adhesive is required / best to reattach the carpet > to the wheel wells. tia > > Darrell
• spamdimonium Re:Your pre-approved $5000 credit card or $30K business credit line
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 06:35:07 EST
  ...Yes, you have been Pre-Approved !! > > Guaranteed Approval, NO Security Deposit required > ( Your pre-approval code is -- A32 ) > > For a PERSONAL credit card call...
• Re: Running on Tap Water
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:36:11 -0400
  ...out how to BURN water in our beloved (here is the >required content) Vanagons? That's been done in Microbuses...just set the engine...
• Re: Fixing pop-top seal
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 23:33:33 -0400
  ...and a quick fix is required ASAP. I think ther duct tape will keep the interior dry for tonight. I'll stay away from...
• Re: Friday NVC: Bad writing: carbs & bosoms
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 28 Jul 2005 22:18:16 -0700
  ...Spitfire for a Porsche 914 because he wanted a car that required less maintenance. He was practically giddy with delight at the prospect of...
• Air Flow Meters
  Historical mailing list - Gus Cairo
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:52:39 -0700
  ...Call him on the phone�to place the order and pick his brain if you need to, he will spend whatever time is required...
• Detroit takes on the Beetle again, or Herbie gets Cement Shoes
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:35:28 -0700
  ...http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061026/SPORTS0104/610260443 There should be an IQ test required for classic car ownership. -- Garrick...
• Re: them led lights
  Historical mailing list - mike elliott
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:42:32 -0700
  ...Hot wax is not required. -- Mike RJS
• Re: Calif: Buying out of state
  Historical mailing list - Jason Milam
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 13:08:21 -0700
  ...It is my understanding that in California smog testing is not required for vehicles over a certain age (I think 25 years). I have...
• For Sale -- Magnetic Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:52:48 -0400
  ...These are taken on my friends westy as my aw has the truck style larger mirrors and required a little modification to make fit...
• Re: Vanagon 1.9 Cat on Jetta 2.0 engine?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:59:10 -0700
  ...Canada. --- :^) I think "Air Care" (our provincial smog check) refers to the model year to see what is required. I'll likely be installing...
• Re: Van Racing...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 23 Jun 95 14:10:53 CDT
  ...Army...". "Oh no", said the guy, "My uncle >was in the Chinese Army!" when my brother was finishing naval officer candiate school, a required...
• Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:34:31 -0800
  ...That means that at high RPM they usually move way more air (and eat up way more HP) than required. Even at 70 mph...
• Re: Friday- When It's not your time....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 20:04:03 -0400
  This should be required viewing in those defensive driving classes. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• 1600/2000 engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 12:07:00 GMT
  ...If you retain the gearbox for a 1600cc engine, a later bellhousing and starter motor will be required. ----------
• Re: European Parts Source Required?
  Historical mailing list - Janet Andersen
  Sun, 18 Oct 1998 19:04:15 -0700
  I may be mistaken but there is a socket for a fog brake light or running light in the insert. It looks like you...
• Radiator bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 19:30:27 -0700
  ...I heard this type of bleed screw is required in California. Can anyone sell me one? Earl from Sunny Sooke 84 ex-California Vanagon
• Re: Catalytic convertor
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 09:10:27 EST
  ...Is it some sort of filter that it is required for emissions? If anyone could enlighten me on the details and specifics on this...
• Re: R-34 A/C issue for y'all.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 06:07:05 -0600
  There is a bunch of info on just what is required to make this change in the archives. I thought about it last year...
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC) Sports Cars
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 28 May 2004 16:52:27 -0700
  ...Driving was an adventure, rain required suitable preparation (Belstaff Jacket). Visit a local vintage sports car race to see and hear thunder from the...
• Re: Easing the required torque - Westy seats
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:01:56 -0600
  On 5/23/05 1:30 PM, "Loren Busch" <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > RE: Tight Swivel Seats > In addition to cleaning like Jim suggested...
• Re: Vans in Moab and more
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:01 -0600
  ...The place in the photograph requires an overnight hike, if i recall correctly, and of course the image required a specific timing. But, yes...
• Is it a Truck, an RV, a Car , a Station Wagon or just a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 11:34:35 -0800
  ...So the hi-mount center third brake light required on all cars in the US since 1985 was not required on trucks till 1995...
• Re: Remove rear axle nut no e brake?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 7 May 2016 22:34:41 -0400
  At 09:24 PM 5/7/2016, Alistair Bel wrote: >Sometimes there seems to be a considerable amount of initial effort >required to budge...
• Re: Nokian tire sidewall cracks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:27:58 -0600
  ...For maximum load, however, higher pressure is required. mcneely ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > the shop recommendation is wrong - you should have at...
• Classic Status-DOT
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:43:01 -0500
  Fellow VWer told me he pays $50 for 3 years license fees and no safety inspection(no smog required for anyone in TX as...
• Re: lifting syncros for bleeding radiator
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 10:40:37 PST
  >>>Mark McCulley said: > What's the best way to lift the front end of a syncro the required 40mm for > bleeding the bleeding cooling...
• Head Case
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 Jan 1997 16:53:15 -0700
  ...I remember recieving a recall for this same beloved van that required a retorque....... Also does anyone make an attractive & functional Brush guard, bumper...
• Dometic Fridge Defrosting & Fuel Consumption
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 May 1999 09:39:53 -0400
  ...It gets worse from there, and a major defrosting (and/or chipping away of the buildup) is required after 3-4 days. Also wondering...
• Bleeder Wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 08:48:56 -0700
  Jim and Fellow Listers, The wrench required for bleeder valves, both clutch and brakes, is 7mm. At the recommendation of some Porsche pals many...
• Ah, excuse me... (was: Re: Bosch Service Media)<F>
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 14:31:05 -0600
  ...And I have two kids to prove it and a Van (required content) that runs fine in spite of it. Alan Bosch & Phred ('88...
• Replace Crankshaft Seal by Removing Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - James W Wagner
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 22:52:17 -0500
  Hi List, Has anyone ever replaced the flywheel side crankshaft seal by removing the transmission alone? The flywheel I removed from another car required...
• what are the essential references
  Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 13:34:57 -0300
  What are the essential references required to maintain and tweak a Vanagon Westfalia? I see lots of people laud Bentley, and something else called...