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• Re: cup holders in my vanagon needed
  Historical mailing list - KEN FRY
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 19:00:02 -0700
  ...i picked up at a vw swap meet a slick item that if you take out your ash tray/ change holder and slip in...
• Re: That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:08:00 -0600
  Frank, that site lists many tapes, including quite of few that in my ignorance I might think would serve the purpose. Which one is...
• Re: Pirelli/Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 9 May 1995 16:05:36 -0500 (CDT)
  ...to me by Pirelli dealer, they must be warmed up and driven aggressively to maintain stickness, death in rain slick stuff. YMMV!! tim s.
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:07:14 -0500
  ...Creeper gear (low) is very useful in deep mud or very slick surfaces. With your larger engine, your 86 should be more peppy than...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] RoadHaus - Engine Install Report
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:22:13 -0700
  ...the sealing surface on the new heads, as they are too slick for even the proper sealant to adhere to well. Amazing that you...
• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 15:18:45 -0800
  ...forms overnight on my windshield, it's sometimes as hard and >> slick as glass. My handy-dandy ice scraper just slides over it. I...
• Re: Secondary tail lights and stop lights
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:54:57 -0800
  ...called them "bob lights" and they could be seen easily..worked slick..got a genaric set from the auto parts store & wired em in...
• Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:19:40 -0400
  ...I think a through-bumper install would be slick. I've seen the tow eye mounted hitches and I think I recall that they...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:11:58 +0000
  ...It was very slick. I > just found my pictures of it, it's called ClimateRight > climeaterightair.com 800-7-climate. > > Jim > > On Thu, Apr...
• Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:02:54 -0800
  ...mess up....like an un-asked for shift when cornering on slick roads, or trying to rock out of a semi-stuck situation. So...
• Re: Looking for a clever adhesive/fastener solution
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:52:31 -0800
  ...inside of the car gets warm enough that the glue gets >slick and the velcro might slide. > > I have thought of using shoe goo...
• Re: Martha's roof coating
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 23:57:12 -0700
  ...I wish it were shiny and slick in appearance, though, rather than rubbery and porous looking. But it seems to protect, cover, and hold...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Blake Bilstad
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 12:04:40 -0800
  ...Crazy Horn> > Could be that, but check first that a key from your ignition key ring isn't> slicking into the gap between the...
• Re: Any good Camping sites near Santa Cruz/San Francisco?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 11:07:50 -0700
  ...Big redwoods, streams, miles of hiking paths, some bike >trails, waterfall(s), flushing toilets, shower facilities...what more >could a city slicker want? :-) Oh...
• Re: Alternator making screaming noises
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Tue, 5 May 1998 03:29:48 EDT
  ...Belts will squeek when they are a bit too loose or develop a hard slick surface. The noise occurs when the pulley spins faster...
• Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:44:33 -0800
  ...one of those one-way valve setups, and it works, but the homemade pressure bleeders I read about seem pretty slick. Troy 89 Westy
• Rust Rot
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:22:07 -0500
  ...As my ol' Granny used to say " it's slick'r than owl dung!" While under there, I looked at the spot right under...
• Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome.
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 08:47:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...for a motorhome. > > It looks like Winnebago has created a really slick motorhome with the > Eurovan's front end on it. > > Has anyone seen...
• ventilation and hatch security
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:03:13 -0700
  ...He also makes a slick aluminum pin that holds the front wheel lined up while you put the bolts in. $5 for that. His...
• Re: Audi 5000 alloy wheels any comments? Clarification/more
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 00:20:51 EDT
  ...Both the Geos and the BFGs grip really well on rain slicked freeways, and I've never had a sidewall failure from either. I...
• anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 16 May 2002 21:52:14 -0700
  ...Ice is rarely a concern in the Pacific Northwest, but we do have rain slick roads. I do not notice any adverse handling and...
• Fixing Water tank..found the stuff..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:17:36 -0700
  ...Well, it seems that stuff is pretty 'slick' and not much sticks to it or bonds it. Traditionally, the only way to fix it...
• Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 13:46:40 -1000
  ...at least >> according to >> >>> the wording of the puzzle, due to slick ice and snow, not because >> the >> >>> engine wasn't running. >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> Jack "Rocket...
• Re: Crappy traction Van..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 23:39:54 +1200
  ...That's why racers use slicks; maximum contact area; where there's a treadgap, there's no grip. In the wet however it's...
• Re: What is that Google quick search tip for archives?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:03:51 -0800
  ...Months (or years) ago, somebody posted a slick method of searching Vanagon archives via Google....way faster than the "archive" search engine. When I...
• Re: Redline MTL--important!
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 14:47:39 -0800
  ...I still change it every 50,000 miles. > > Be careful with additives, some can be too slick for proper syncro ring > friction, resulting in...
• Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 22:52:39 -0500
  ...Truly one of the slickest features of the 5 cylinder Eurovan. However, I don't think this would aid in the transplant of the...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 18:26:34 -0800
  ...Crazy Horn > > Could be that, but check first that a key from your ignition key ring > isn't > slicking into the gap between the...
• Gear Oil: Opinion/subjective experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:00:30 -0800
  ...The Redline feels like what it is....much thinner than the Swepco, not so "slick" feeling. So I drained it again (into a nice...
• FS: Complete Thule roof rack system for Vanagon & Bus Westfalia, $299
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lee
  Wed, 20 May 2015 00:58:05 +0000
  ...Also includes slick Thule Outrigger canoe/kayak loading accessory, canoe gunwale brackets, and lock cores and keys. Load bars accept other accessories (carriers for...
• Re: Westfalia Search Terms
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:04:53 -0700
  ...passed by while I was travelling, but this > is a pretty slick English conversion of a T5--called > "doubleback": > http://www.youtube.com/watch...
• Re: a very silly toaster
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:26:32 -0600
  ...dreadnought." Does anyone want to represent FTI's Dreadnought against the slick, high-end Excelsior at an event? Jim On Jan 13, 2012, at...
• windshield installed
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 15:26:34 EDT
  Hey all, Slicker than snot, that's how the new windshield went in this morning. Actually, it went disturbingly well. Pushed the old one...
• Re: X Files Sighting
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 05:54:37 -0800
  ...the concrete sealant on the floors of >some > parking structures is slick on purpose to allow washing off > accumulated oil and grease drips. > > ANY...
• Re: Cut-down Caravelle...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:59:45 -0500
  ...That slick bottom really made 'em go. Of course, if you *did* get a crust of freezing rain the toboggons became unsteerable. Not that...
• Re: tire pressures and alignments
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:58:10 -0700
  ...I had my racer done at a reputable shop, went off to a Poc race in Las Vegas,with expensive new pirrelli slicks and...
• That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:40:07 -0800
  Recently there was a thread about tape to put on the door track to quiet things down and make it slide open better? Can...
• Re: Looking for a clever adhesive/fastener solution
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:17:27 -0800
  ...inside of the car gets warm enough that the glue gets slick and the velcro might slide. I have thought of using shoe goo...
• Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
  On Thu, 4 Jan 1996, Tom Forhan wrote: > Actually, the slickest ones, IMHO, are the magnetic ones. > No mess, no damage, mine has been...
• Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
  On Thu, 4 Jan 1996, Tom Forhan wrote: > Actually, the slickest ones, IMHO, are the magnetic ones. > No mess, no damage, mine has been...
• Re: Frozen axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 18:42:07 -0500
  ...Makes them slick. One final thing to try. Once I had a problem nut on an airplane. I discharged a CO2 extinguisher on it...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:01:17 -1000
  ...12, 2000 11:14 AM To: Mick Kalber Subject: Re: Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions > > Anyway, after reading the oil info web link...
• Outdoor Foldup table for Westy ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 20:03:00 +0000
  ...the top, and 1x2 or 1x4 legs, hinged, with some type slick quick release braces...) ps: please cc: direct, as I'm still off...
• Re: CANADIAN THREAT!/FRI!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 01:08:35 -0400
  ...bacon/ham BS! But, NEVER AGAIN! We will GLADLY trade President Slick Willie for our keeping Wayne Gretzky here in our country!!! I don...
• Re: Why my van is named Pokey, why is you van named what it is? (Wa...
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 14:51:13 EST
  ...I'm at a loss for a name. --Eric Ogden Utah The '80 Westy Formerly Known As The Vanagon Valdiz (now sans oil slick).
• Re: How does a Westy Camper Handle in the Snow?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 08:50:46 -0800
  Richard, In my experience, the vanagon (2wd) is not nearly as good in snow (or other slick road surfaces) as the type 2 buses...
• Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:53:03 -0800
  ...and it slides right out, The rest is self evident. > > Pretty slick. > > That is nice, but to me it just makes it easier to...
• Re: 1/2 hr to bliss...Lube It..
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:55:11 -0400
  ...The van now steers > wonderfully and shifts 'slicker than deer guts on a door knob..' I > used Wurth saBesto HHS 2000, a professional high...
• Blue Midget Lives!
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:37:59 -0600
  ...it sort of rocks into place got me running smooth and slick today. I know it's probably silly to be excited over a...
• Re: Is there anybody out there?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Feb 2018 18:10:45 -0800
  ...then.) I think in 1963 VW was going after sophisticated city slickers, but the market was really young people, including hippies. Sorry you can...
• VW oil cooler..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:53:05 -0700
  ...The floor of my shop has a nice slick oil-shine right now... kerosene mopping tomorrow. Ugly mess, but it could much worse..
• Re: cross country camping suggestions?? - WALMART - Retards R Us
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 17 May 2004 22:42:08 -0700
  ...crawl into the back of my van. << When and where? >> Look, slick, you have my number in triplicate, so if you've finally run...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:13:02 -0700
  ...Neither Slick 50, nor any other product (that I am aware of) has been scientifically and legitimately proven to be capable of repairing any...
• Re: Westy Hot Shower Setup
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 17:58:58 -0800
  Dave, I saw your post on the Samba, I think your set up look pretty darn slick. Well done. alistair On 8-Jan-11...
• Re: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:13 -0500
  ...It's slick, and has come in handy a few times! Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Lincoln To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent...
• Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Feb 2014 17:19:02 -0600
  ...forms overnight on my windshield, it's sometimes as hard and > > slick as glass. My handy-dandy ice scraper just slides over it. I...
• Re: Power loss with 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 00:51:52 -0500
  ...Why Starwagon out-coasts mine down hill? Loren is just allot "slicker". Both in person and in what he drives.... Starwagon still has nice...
• Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:20:35 -0400
  ...Looked slick and finished. He said vanagons came with them. I don’t believe it! But, now I might need to cover mine! I...
• Re: SOLAR BLOCK HEATER FOR DIESEL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 14:22:58 -0300 (ADT)
  ...block plus switches on interior fan once coolant is hot enough. Slick AND costly. try for a used one at a truck stop/shop...
• Re: Water Wetter
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:44:57 -0500
  Could this be the Slick 50 of the coolant industry ? If these properties were that beneficial, then wouldn't the coolant manufacturers and car...