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  • Re: How to clean dirty seats
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:18:02 -0700
    ...Al Knoll, on the other hand, is in California and posted those pix of the cacti in bloom and the hummingbirds on their nests...
  • engine choices
    Historical mailing list - Al Brase
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:32:38 -0500
    ...for engines >and other goodies? Thanks, fellow Vanagon afflicted! >Neal Barrentine >Bloomington, Indiana >1986 GL >1960 Baja Bug I've thought about this a...
  • Re: Roadtrip advice for Southwest US trip
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 27 Feb 2017 23:43:22 -0700
    ...Death Valley (and hope our timing is right for the > wildflower bloom). Finally, we'll head to Las Vegas to spend a day, and...
  • Re: '85 Vanagon Parts
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 08:27:40 -0500
    ...It has good 5-spoke aluminum wheels and the >engine was still there. > >Tom >'71 and '85 Westys >Bloomington, IL > Frank Miller Alternative Business...
  • great sig file alert, was Re: Whine during acceleration
    Historical mailing list - Houston
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:12:08 -0700
    ...I was rollin in the aisle. --- Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@mcn.org> wrote: > Hi kids, > > My 1984 Vanagon has had a noisy tranny since I...
  • Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:48:59 -0800
    ...applied to our Vanagons, but salt-water exotic fish and algae blooms have no place in our cooling systems. Jeffrey Earl 1983 diesel Westfalia...
  • Re: Where is the oil pressure sender on VW Rialta?
    Historical mailing list - Hawk
    Sun, 27 May 2012 12:04:28 -0500
    ...Remember I'm here 30 minutes north of Bloomington. John - Scoob. jhawk@hawkcomputing.com is monitored better - much better. I'm on the type...
  • Re: Soft Brake Pedal Pressure after driving with Emergency brake on.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:39:10 -0700
    ...I will check it >> but what can I do to resolve this? >> >> Thanks, >> Robert >> Bloomingburg NY >> -- >> Rob >> Bloomingburg, New York >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> 257...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:09:34 -0400
    ...Business Week has > a good article on this (free): > http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/did-privilege-enable-volkswagen-s-diesel...
  • Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:04:06 -0700
    ...any kind of custom >> replacement in development. >> >> So does anyone on the east coast have a good one for me? >> >> Thanks, >> Robert >> Bloomingburg NY
  • BAY AREA TAILGATE PARTY TOMORROW!
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 18:24:22 -0700
    ...wise--& fun! to caravan tomorrow from Mendocino with list luminary Ron Bloomquist & another Vanagon. Remember to bring paper towels, paper plates, & other necessary implements...
  • Re: Roadtrip advice for Southwest US trip
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Sun, 5 Feb 2017 22:44:27 -0700
    ...Last year was a great bloom, and with all those seeds this could be even better. The campground in Texas Springs is pretty spartan...
  • Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:01:51 -0700
    ...Does the filter point the arrows toward the front of the van or the rear? Thanks again! Rob -- Bloomingburg NY 88 auto Wolfsburg, Silver...
  • Re: ATTENTION ALL//STICKER PROCEDES-----> INTO FUND RAISER FOR GERRY UPGRADE?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:33:46 -0800
    ...Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@MCN.ORG> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, March 10, 2000 7:20 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: westfalia = chick repellant. (friday)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:48:08 -0700
    ...headed down to Death Valley this month To see the Spring Bloom. And taking 3 days to get there. Wife works up until Friday...
  • Re: '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:12:09 -0500
    ...Does anybody out there have any suggestions > other than just having it powered all the time? Thanks, Neal from > Bloomington, Indiana, (brrrrrrr...) >
  • Re: Engine repair or replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:31:03 -0400
    ...Thanks, Robert Bloomingburg NY 347 731 7938 cell On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:17 AM, Benny boy wrote: > http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus...
  • Re: New Noise coming from under the body
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:42:02 -0400
    ...Much appreciated. -- Rob NYC/Bloomingburg NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver 237,000 miles - automatic AIM: rmstewart@mac.com On Apr 21, 2008, at 10:53...
  • Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:51:02 -0700
    ...any kind of custom > replacement in development. > > So does anyone on the east coast have a good one for me? > > Thanks, > Robert > Bloomingburg NY
  • Re: master cylinder rebuilding?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:35:16 -0500
    ...Thanks. >>> Neal Barrentine >>> Bloomington, Indiana >>> 1986 GL >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 1 May 2006 (#2006-380)
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Tue, 2 May 2006 07:28:57 -0500
    ...Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug On May 1, 2006, at 11:00 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Subject: Scraping Sound...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:04:56 -0700
    ...If you have any info let me know. > > > Robert > -- > Rob > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > 222,225 miles - automatic > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:28:50 -0500
    ...Business Week has >> a good article on this (free): >> http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/did-privilege-enable-volkswagen-s-diesel...
  • Re: Vanagon sticker contest OFFICIAL RULES
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 19:05:31 -0800
    ...What's the point? Ron Bloomquist
  • Re: Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:37:46 -0700
    ...Ron Bloomquist
  • Vanagony: Was Maiden Voyage
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sun, 2 Aug 1998 22:14:19 EDT
    ...Tom Bloomington, IL '85 Westy [message/rfc822]
  • Re: Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Scott
    Thu, 5 May 2016 12:33:10 -1000
    ...The Paradise Meadows loop trail, ~ 8 Km circles splendid meadows and alpine lakes which, when in bloom, are worth the walk to see. Take...
  • Re: Anyone Ever worked with or heard anything about Dave Wolfanger (DWolf) as far a mechanic work quality?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 6 Nov 2008 23:01:33 -0500
    ...people who purchased >> parts from him. >> >> >> Thanks for help. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Rob >> NYC/Bloomingburg NY >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> 239,990 miles - automatic >> AIM: rmstewart@mac.com...
  • New Engine Oil Leak Question
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:51:42 -0400
    ...All the best, Robert Bloomingburg, NY
  • Re: shoulder belts
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:07:38 -0700
    ...Have fun, Neal > > Neal Barrentine > Bloomington, Indiana > 1986 GL > 1960 Baja Bug >
  • Re: Fuel Pump Noise
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:34:32 -0500
    ...Neal Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug > Subject: fuel pump noise > > The fuel pump seemed kind of noisy when I bought...
  • Re: engine choices
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:55:54 -0800
    ...for engines >and other goodies? Thanks, fellow Vanagon afflicted! >Neal Barrentine >Bloomington, Indiana >1986 GL >1960 Baja Bug I've thought about this a...
  • Leaving the forum, sold my 88 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Robert M. Stewart - my vanagon
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:57:30 -0400
    ...Namaste Robert 88 Vanagon Wolfsburg 250,000 miles Bloomingburg NY Personal email ocl8@me.com
  • (Robot) Your digest for Newsbot Query Vanagon_Mentioned
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 17:47:45 -0500
    ...85 Vanagon Oil >Light >*************** Beginning of Digest *************** > >--------------- Article Number 1 --------------- >.Path: >news.pipeline.com!swiss.ans.net!howland.reston.ans.net!gatech!bloom-beacon...
  • Trip Report and other things
    Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 22:39:30 EST
    ...The closer I got to Bloomington/Normal the more oil was on the window. When I got on I-74 the oil light flashed...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:20:08 -0700
    ...If you have any info let me know. > > > Robert > -- > Rob > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > 222,225 miles - automatic > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
  • Re: AC Belt Removal on an automatic 2.1L, does it improve fuel economy if removed?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:32:38 -0500
    ...Robert Bloomingburg NY 240,000 Miles 88 Automatic Wolfsburg ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: Roadtrip advice for Southwest US trip
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Fri, 3 Feb 2017 13:35:13 -0800
    ...Death Valley and vicinity has had moisture this winter, so you may be in luck for the wildflower bloom. mcneely On Fri, Feb 3...
  • Re: Totally Off Topic, But...
    Historical mailing list - Skip Laubach
    Tue, 1 Mar 2016 21:48:54 -0600
    ...8717 > VW@EricWunrow.com > > > > >> On Feb 26, 2016, at 4:06 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> This " bloom" is widely publicized and...
  • Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:56:03 -0700
    ...any kind of custom > replacement in development. > > So does anyone on the east coast have a good one for me? > > Thanks, > Robert > Bloomingburg NY
  • Re: Engine repair or replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Benoit
    Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:40 -0400
    ...anyone has a good engine please let me know. > > Thanks, > > Robert > Bloomingburg NY > 347 731 7938 cell > > On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:17...
  • Re: New Noise coming from under the body
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:30:40 -0400
    ...I assume this is the lazy mechanics method and not > advisable unless in pinch? > > Thanks again everyone. > > Much appreciated. > -- > Rob > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > 88...
  • Re: Gas Tank Blowing Fuel Out When Filled
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:38:17 -0400
    ...after did! >> >> Strange. >> >> Any help would be appreciated as always. >> >> Robert >> Bloomingburg NY >> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver >> 239,700 miles - automatic >> AIM: rmstewart@mac.com >>
  • '86 GL stutters, stumbles and dies intermittantly
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:12:41 -0500
    ...Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug
  • Re: Another space for stuff
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:46:40 -0400
    ...are all busy! And the fun project has a chance to bloom. Warmer weather here has me dreaming of spring! Eric > On Mar 11...
  • A What is this Type of Question....
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:51:14 -0400
    ...Rob NYC & Bloomingburg NY 88 Vanagon automatic 237,000 miles
  • Re: Thanks for another great BusBoo
    Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
    Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:56:10 -0400
    ...the back-fire of a few poorly tuned > buses! > > > Jack R. > Bloomfield, MI > 84 Westy Wolfie > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: September VW camping in CT
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:41:15 -0400
    ...For those going to other events on the East Coast, this would be in between Kampers Near Knoebels in Bloomsburg, PA on Labor Day...
  • Re: Eurobago VS Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Wed, 6 Aug 1997 12:12:27 -0400
    ...Little rust blooms all over. 4. Those paper blinds. Either their cords pop out of their holders, or they get mashed by something. The...
  • Re: Thanks for another great BusBoo - Link to Photos!
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:22:03 -0400
    ...the back-fire of a few poorly tuned buses! Jack R. Bloomfield, MI 84 Westy Wolfie -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: locations please
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 24 Oct 1998 19:46:26 -0500
    ...i live down south, where the cotton blooms and blows, and the honeysuckle smells so sweet in summer that you just want to jump...
  • Re: Dash / Air Distribution Box removal
    Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 08:27:02 -0400
    ...By the way, there must be a dozen or more Busses and Vanagons around Bloomington, IN. Any of their owners on the list? Brian...
  • Re: Transmission question
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:53:06 -0500
    ...David Greenland wrote: > > > on 12/3/99 5:47 AM, Ron Bloomquist at roadcow@MCN.ORG wrote: > > > > > My, new to me, 1984 Vanagon will...
  • Re: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area...
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:08:41 -0700
    ...October, going from > Cleveland to South Jersey, I broke down around Bloomsburg PA, although the > engine was hot, the weather was not. The next...
  • Re: Sheesh! Wildflowers? No real vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:42:42 -0700
    ...Sheesh! Wildflowers? No real vanagon content Last Sunday's LA and San Deigo newspapers must have run stories on the "Desert Wildflower Bloom". And...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:01:44 -0700
    ...http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/did-privilege-enable-volkswagen-s-diesel-deception- With all the lawsuits and potential buy-backs...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:50:40 +0000
    ...If you have any info let me know. > > > > > > Robert > > -- > > Rob > > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > > 222,225 miles - automatic > > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
  • Re: ? Can the rear wheels be aligned for an 88?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:02:09 -0400
    ...Could he be right? Thanks, Robert -- Bloomingburg, New York 88 Wolfsburg, Silver 257,000 miles - automatic, engine rebuilt with 11K on it, all new...
  • Re: Van Not Starting - 88 Automatic with New Starter and Alternerator
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 01:46:19 -0400
    ...ago, I believe I got > from Vanagain. > > Any ideas? > > -- > Rob > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > 222,225 miles - automatic > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:44:15 -1000
    ...http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/did-privilege-enable-volkswagen-s-diesel-deception- > > With all the lawsuits and potential buy-backs...