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• Joel, change the stats!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 00:39:53 -0500
  ...Though the bus looked in great shape, and drove smooth as could be (as far as my less technical sensibilities could decipher), there were...
• Re: GoWesty Auto Parts QSC piston kits
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:15:41 -0400
  ...I love how they sell a kit and then calmly state that they will give no technical support with it whatsoever. The customer support...
• Re: Fw: emotional - not technical VANAGON content (so there)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 00:10:54 -0800
  ...your own list, you can make any rules you see fit. Technical discussion only. Try to get to know anyone or anything about something...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:18:52 -0800
  ...There are not any "technically legal" ways to > permanently import a > vehicle that is less than 25 years old without the > use of a...
• Ultimate Rust Removal Tool? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:17:09 -0800
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Brake Pressure Regulator Reducer Valve PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:27:54 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Technical Performance Qs Regarding Stock 2.1l
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 10:02:54 -0800
  Thanks, I've gotten some good responses. Yes, the problem existed prior to the tune up and it kind of snuck up (didn't...
• Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 12:16:55 +0200
  Last Friday I received the Technical Recommendation from VAG as an August 1984 Edition. Contends: I BEFORE THE JOURNEY General Basic equipment - for all...
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:21:30 -0700
  ...Well, technically for feedback - positive and negative. It’s called Vanagon (Dept. of) Corrections https://m.facebook.com/groups/1829512697122173?ref=share BenT > On...
• Time for me to unsubscribe
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 11:39:22 -0700
  Hello, This list has been great! I have enjoyed the humor and technical information. We had some great trips in our 85' Westy but...
• Re: Free: Bentley 87-89 VW Fox Service Manual
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:51:00 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• '67 Vanagon in Motorcyclist Magazine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:06:33 -0700
  ...Ural Tourist sidecar rig, but when making comparisons of levels of technical sophistication you think they get the object of the comparison right. Anyway...
• question...
  Historical mailing list - Wojciech Borczyk
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 15:19:58 +0100
  ...Where can I found a "maintenance manual" or any other complete technical data of this vehicle ? I live in Poland, where this car is...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 17:17:40 -0800
  ...some years ago, but at the time was not that > into the vans enough to seek more technical info. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 05:56:52 -0700
  --- James Fritz <jfritz@ALPINECOM.NET> wrote: > > As you may recall, the problem was a little plastic inverted cone > > shaped filter on the inlet side...
• TLA problem
  Historical mailing list - Rod Swanson
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:54:26 -0500
  ...More importantly, there's actually a technical term for that process Ben advocated recently (if memory serves correctly) about loosening some stuck part with...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 00:55:37 -0500
  ...I hope one of you more technically adept Listees can provide a proper response. All I know is that the oil warning buzzer and...
• Re: John Wessels Glori's Import offering Zetec & Subie engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 02:12:34 -0400
  ...Many BAR refs appear to overlook this technicality if everything is done right, and this is why so many technically impossible stickers have be...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 09:38:44 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 22:59:29 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Engine worries return
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:17:36 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:31:56 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Advice on doing TD Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 May 2015 13:45:00 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 16:36:55 EST
  ...need i say more? i guess technically we could all drive around without an oil cap on too, or a coolant overflow tank cap...
• RE: Packard-Bell Technical Help
  Historical mailing list - Casey, Tim
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 08:51:00 PDT
  I've seen Packard-Bell PCs for sale in stores like Service Merchandise, Best Buy, etc. in the MPLS and Chicago area. The brand...
• RE: Packard-Bell Technical Help
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tuesday, September 26, 1995 8:56AM
  I've seen Packard-Bell PCs for sale in stores like Service Merchandise, Best Buy, etc. in the MPLS and Chicago area. The brand...
• 95 Eurovan camper for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Apr 1997 16:48:30 -0400
  ...If you're interested, call 313 439-3828 ______________________________________________________________________________ Leslie Sobel Adaptive Computing Arroyo Software Macintosh & Newton Consulting sobel@arroyosoft.com Technical Course Development and...
• welcome letter (F)
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 22:17:02 -0700
  ...To indicate that a posting is in fun and may not be of technical value, you should preface or suffix your subject with /f...
• Re: Paying for VW parts with Credit Cards (was: GoWesty Dissatisfaction - Typ...
  Historical mailing list - David Hicks
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:40:33 EDT
  ...I don't think it's in you best interest to equate yourself with a business that IMHO uses unscrupuless, and technically illegal business...
• how does one install a link on their message posting?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:51:56 -0600
  ...Maybe cut and paste what I am interested in and then reply? Glad to hear all of the technical stuff and the witty ravings...
• Re: Alistair Bell website link please?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 13:46:47 EST
  ...http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/index.html The first set of articles is under technical references. There are many more, but he may...
• Westy Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 18:27:26 -0800
  ...pay to drive a Westy in 1980? And you guys thought you got obscure technical questions. Thanks again, Skip Emmert-Keaton 1980 Westy (unnamed)
• Re: Pending clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 May 2016 10:35:14 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: First, apologies
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:16:28 -0700
  Why hold back on technical questions, since that is what the list is here for? Other musings, maybe less is more. Mark Mike Elliott...
• Volkswagen literature
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 16 Jun 1996 10:41:11 -0300
  ...Volkswagen Type 3 Technical Manual: A Comprehensive Technical Manual for Engineers, Mechanics, & Owners. Author: Haynes Publisher: Haynes Publications Date: June 1980 ISBN: 0900550848 Volkswagen...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...DJ-code WBX technical specs > > >> The gentleman from whom I bought my engine sent me technical specs for >> the mysterious and marvelous DJ-code...
• Re: DRLs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:14:47 -0700
  ...The National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia 22161 And now you know as much as I know... though I have read the summary. Search...
• Re: Test
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:09:33 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: No start hot
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:56:07 -0800
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:05:38 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Add Lube To Wiper Arm Pivots? Re: Heater box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:02:46 -0800
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• '72 VW Van "Chimo Camper" FS Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 29 Nov 2015 10:03:05 -0800
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Gingerbread splittie from Washington Post pictures
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:20:50 -0800
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re[2]: 87 Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Sep 1995 17:43:17 EST
  Tim, Do you have Digifant? Check out Skips page of Technical Bulletins culled by Joel: http://killer-whale.automatrix.com:80/~skip/volkswagen/bulletins...
• Re: This List
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 21:35:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have only been subscribed to this list for one day > and have already come away with a wealth of technical information and > trip...
• Re: bought 97 ev sell 86westie!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 09:59:17 -0400
  ...no snaps! ______________________________________________________________________________ Leslie Sobel Adaptive Computing Arroyo Software Macintosh & Newton Consulting sobel@arroyosoft.com Technical Course Development and Delivery website: http://www.arroyosoft.com ______________________________________________________________________________
• Re: [Syncro] My Van Runs Now 245/75/16 Re: anything special I sho uld do after vans been sitting?
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:04:44 -0500
  There seem to be a bunch of Syncro's on the streets lately with unresolved technical issues. Look at Derek's picture, http://users...
• Re Australian Kombi Clubs :)
  Historical mailing list - Sonya Beneke
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 19:05:52 +1000
  ...A monthly newsletter, technical advise is available. Kombi displays wll take place at various venues. Meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the...
• 84 wet rear carpet (leaking rear heater): vw tech bulletin
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 04 Apr 94 22:18:09 CDT
  ...VW Technical Information Group 19, Number 87-03 Date: December 21, 1987 Model(s): Vanagon, Water-cooled, model years 1983-1985 Subject: Carpet wet...
• Re: 85 Vanagon Oil Light
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 22:11:30 CST
  ...from Technical Newsletter, 88-N04 ........................................................................ Volkswagen Technical Newsletter 88-N04 High Pressure, Low Performance A Volkswagen that stalls when the engine is cold or...
• Political Correctness Police
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 00:52:03 EDT
  ...The list has declined in recent years in terms of the number of technical and social topics, because of the paucity of contributors. A...
• Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 10:34:29 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Confirm please? Vanagon automatic transmission starter motor?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:33:09 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• FREE Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:29:42 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Meteor is home. 1.6 diesel conversion?, Austin
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 21:22:01 -0700
  ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Switch to LED lighting??
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:32:19 +0200
  ...Jaap '87 Caravelle 1.6D > At 06:03 AM 7/5/2010 Monday, Jaap Nauta wrote: >>Became a bit technical, hope still understandable :-) > > The...
• Re: Camping heater for an '86 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 19:29:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...lose a lot of heat that way? > No window opening is technically necessary...but I still leave one open a crack if the pop...
• Gas heater Manual for mac available
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 19:17:27 -0900
  ...Anyone willing to make a cross-platform version? Anyway, the manual is Eberspacher's "Technical description and installation instructions" and it covers a generic...
• Ebay vanagon stuff cheap if anyone is interested
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:26:49 EDT
  ...ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1854472314 this is an ECU for an air cooled Vanagon Sorry for the non technical stuff. Chris
• Re: OO TT
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:01:01 -0400
  Don't you mean "too" bad instead of "to" bad? Hey this is a vanagon technical discussion list, personally I could care less if...