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• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Sun, 19 May 2019 05:07:49 -0400
  ...Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips? Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster Frank Condelli...
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:45:41 -0800
  ...And what other bolts I may need to find. > > I greatly appreciate a few tips. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• Re: LVC need advice for MOSPORT race
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 21:50:20 -0400
  ...Also how's the food there? Thanks for any= > tips. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98...
• Re: TRAVEL TIPS
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:39:04 -0800
  ...TRAVEL TIPS >My wife and I are planning a trip from Iowa south to the Louisiana bayou >country, to New Orleans, and a bit...
• Re: Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:53:11 -0800
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• tips for installing the Bus Depot poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:57:38 -0500
  That's about it - anything I should know before I get started? Just clips into place, no sealant needed right? I did read the...
• Re: Dang exhaust leak-- any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:52:34 -0700
  if a task takes endless patience, then you must be still working on it Scott. alistair On 18-Apr-11, at 8:52 PM...
• 88 Westy, Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - Tieitup
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:51:53 -0500
  ...I would ask for troubleshooting tips but the snarling older men get pissy sometimes, ha kidding. Have a wonderful rest of your day Adam...
• Re: Xross country 10,000 miles travel
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Tanner
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:42:46 -0400
  ...Any tips on what to do/not do on such a trip are welcome! Thanks, Ryan
• cleaning carpets
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 17:28:06 -0400
  Anyone have any tips on cleaning the carpets for an old Vanagon. Took it to one of those coin-op car washes and used...
• vw diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 96 09:55 PDT
  ...I'd appreciate any tips on good/bad models and any other info or sources. Also info on dealers or individuals with same for...
• front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Mon, 25 May 1998 10:29:34 -0700
  ...is this an easy do- it- yourself job? if so, any tips? What are the best pads and who sells them? Price? (I have...
• Re Subaru tips
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 11:28:41 +0100
  Correction to website address - spell check zapped the http bit! Pictures of a Subaru engine swap with an Australian article are at my website...
• Is the Syncro tranny similar to regular tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 16:44:47 -0400
  ...Thanks for any tips, ...Markus
• Re: drain plug out...DISREGARD PLEASE
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 08:40:09 +0000
  Whoopse! Just saw the other thread! THANKS! Racer X wrote: > Hey folks- > Time to add oil to my transmission... > Any tips/tricks to getting...
• Re: V Boot Replacement Tips and Caveats request
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:33:03 EST
  In a message dated 99-11-18 10:14:23 EST, you write: << I have the four manuals, Bentley, Haynes, Russek and Chilton, >> One...
• Success...Hints on removing diesel injector pump sprocket.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 23:53:27 -0600
  ...Thanks for all the tips. Steve ----- [text/html]
• searcing archives
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 16:07:31 -0500
  ...Anyone willing to share tips on this task? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page...
• Re: Tips on replacing Temp 2 sensor The easy way!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:08:20 -0700
  > I've never seen a hall sender fail in any other way than > completely though. I've only seen intermittent failure. The tach always...
• Re: List Tips WAS: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 11:27:45 -0400
  At 11:09 AM 6/1/2012, miguel pacheco wrote: >I can search for all BenT messages and send them straight to the can...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:14:27 -0400
  Here's the location for the description of the ps rack install: http://www.vanagonauts.com/Steering-Rack-R&R103.htm This was written...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:41:09 -0700
  nine toes @ 94 degrees +/- 1. Last toe @98. Yep, got an infection. West facing bedroom wall with sun on it @ 104. With shade screen...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 13:13:27 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL Dear Volks, I'm trying to replace...
• Short-finding technique was Re: Electrical help please!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:09:46 -0400
  At 11:06 PM 5/19/2009, Aaron Robinson wrote: >So here are my questions: >1) Any tips on troubleshooting the wipers? >2) Any...
• Tips on bringing a stored engine back into service?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 04:41:17 -0400
  ...I'm looking for tips as to how list members resuscitate stored engines. Bearing in mind they only have 10,000 miles on them...
• winter handling / driving
  Historical mailing list - aircooledchris
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:59:42 -0800
  Any tips on driving in the snow with your bus? For the first time ever I actually found a little patch of snow and...
• Re: suggestions for truck bed or other product to refresh undercoating
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Jul 2017 09:32:57 -0400
  ...Any tips on preparing the surface for best adhesion. My current undercoating is sticking well just getting thin or worn away in some areas...
• Re: Cabrio buying tips? - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 10:26:37 -0400
  ...Check to see if <http://www.scirocco.org> has any tips. That site also has the instructions for the Scirocco list. Questions about all...
• FW: What's the breaking info for the 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 10:41:30 -0400
  ...Once you click on all of those you will be able to follow the tips Bob Donalds has suggested. I have followed those tips...
• Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:14 -0400
  ...Anyone have any tips and advice? Are there any on-line descriptions that I can check out? Thanks. Ric
• Re: Request - Tips & Tricks - Wiper Arm Removal
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:35:39 -0700
  ...Request - Tips & Tricks - Wiper Arm Removal >I need to replace the right hand wiper arm. The old one won't come off. > That little...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:53:04 -0800
  ...Off topic - Tips for beetle Hey folks. I'm thinking I need a beetle so I dont have to drive my vanagon all the...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 18 May 2019 11:57:47 -0400
  If you really want to have some fun. Go get a dye test kit from the auto parts store. Comes with dye,glasses and...
• Eurovan Shock replacement info
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:31:00 -0700
  Hi, We're about to install Bilstein HDs on a '97 Eurovan - any tips on the procedure? Have the online Bentley manual which mentions...
• Re: Ignition timing adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - Krug
  Mon, 9 Dec 1996 23:10:08 -0800
  ...What is there to watch out for? How about some tips for a 19 year old first time owner? Kris Krug
• Re: help with brakes in SF.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:51:25 EDT
  Along with this, any tips in changing rotors? A friend of mine had a little trouble doing his. Thanks Tim 87Wolfsburg In a message...
• heads blown
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:26:36 -0500
  ...a set and include everything for the engine Question is, any tips on assembling?????? Javier Zavala 85 1,9L Westy Joker 00 Prospector hovercraft
• Vanagon Cupholder
  Historical mailing list - TA Scott
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 20:43:36 -0800
  ...Pix of the details are at www.kadikiiss.com/wvw/cupholder/ Thanks for all the great tips I've read on the list... Tom...
• Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:45:43 EST
  In a message dated 1/9/03 2:20:43 PM, eunrau@YAHOO.CA writes: << Any tips, insight pointers??? >> Eric, Beg, borrow, steal or...
• Re: diesel westy Brrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 19:42:35 -0700
  ...Mark _________________________________________________________________ Enjoy the holiday season with great tips from MSN. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
• Re: running problems, 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:14:04 -0500
  ...http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo5.html You will find some O2 sensor troubleshooting tips there also. I would also suspect the TEMPII sensor. Ken...
• Re: Sound insulation info and tips
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:54:32 -0500
  Yeah 1/2 inch thick times 5 by 9 feet neoprene glued to the ceiling. www.Monmouth rubberplastic.com I think. Little difference. You...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2022 19:22:32 -0600
  ...My 85 is much easier. > >> > >> Can someone give me some tips on what can be tried to relieve the > pressure a bit? I’m...
• Re: Pop top installation tips
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:23:00 -0700
  ...Pop top installation tips Hi everyone, My long weekend puttering plans are to install my poptop seal from Bus Depot, and also a new...
• first time buyer looking for tips
  Historical mailing list - Davey, Craig
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 20:18:34 +0000
  ...I'm hoping to find myself a bus for the summer and was hoping i might be able to get some tips from y...
• Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Smith, James F
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 15:07:40 -0500
  ...Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips? > > Other than lining up properly, are there any tricks to applying a > "WESTFALIA" decal? > > The crinkle finish looks like...
• Thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Danny Bean
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:29:29 -0500
  ...So I was wondering if anyone has any tips or advise on changing the housing...I know you do Peter. Thanks, Daniel Bean 615...
• valve cover gasket replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:33:40 -0500
  ...Anyone have any tips or things I should know? Seems pretty simple to me. Flip off those spring clamp things, take out the old...
• rear window wiper wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 11:09:26 EST
  ...If I do have to run new wire....any tips? Coop 82 Westy
• tips and info on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 30 May 2003 16:10:35 -0400
  check out http://www.t3-infos.de/ It's written in German but with translation help such as "babel" etc, the side might come...
• Mexico?
  Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 13:52:35 -0700
  ...Anyone have any advice/tips on camping, what to see, what kind of fishing tackle to bring, etc. Thanks, Joe/Albuquerque
• Phoenix Renaissance Festival
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 09:06:36 -0800
  ...I'd love to meet any Westy owners in the area and you have camping area tips, I'd really appreciate that as well...
• Ball Joint Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:16:53 -0600
  ...What parts are needed to complete the task? And any tips and tricks?? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Camping tips and tricks
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 17:00:55 -0600
  Just a little tid-bit. "TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT; BUT THREE LEFTS DO" ! As per, Kramer on Sinefield (check spelling). Sorry...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:14:46 -0700
  --snip-- >After he picked me up off the floor, I gave him two twenties > and kissed him on the lips. --snip-- Geez, George- What...
• Heated air intakes (was: misc mpg discussion)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:06:44 -0500
  ...and I noticed this was on the page of fuel-saving tips someone posted a link too. Anybody tried some kind of heated air...
• Re: Tips and tricks for rear heater core replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 12:33:02 -0400
  ...together to replace my > drippy rear heater core & wanted to solicit "tips & > tricks" to make this earier. > > Stuff like where is the best place...
• Source - head gasket kit
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jul 1996 06:41:11 -0400
  ...Any tips on sources welcomed. Gary 88GL
• grease cap removal tips? (arrrrgh!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 10:38:35 -0800 (PST)
  how do i get the grease caps off my front spindles? is there a secret handshake or something? i need to get my rotors...
• Rear Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:27:11 -0700
  David - Many thanks for the tips on rear brake service. I find my rear drums pretty solidly frozen to the hubs... is there a...