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• Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 12:40:08 -0700
  ...FI Manual John, thanks for the special effort on this one. And based on the slow download your server must be taking a heavy...
• Re: LVC: Friday: creative solutions to engine conversion problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 5 Jul 2013 18:57:27 -0700
  ...Yes, that's the steering column passing through the > middle of the "special" exhaust pipe. You can see the exhaust > manifold in the upper...
• Removing and replacing propane tank on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:14:53 -0800
  ...I am told by the authorized dealer repair service that Vanagon propane tanks are a special category and are lifetime certified. William ----- Original Message...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 06:59:40 -0500
  ...In > other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors > carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• FW: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 13 Sep 1995 12:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I DON'T like having to >>have a special (busmount) engine case, and not being able to mount many >>of the aftermarket oil coolers...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:42:04 -0600
  Entity Matthew Pollard spoke thus: > I don't got any special tools. You don't need no stinkin' special tools. You can lever the...
• Re: Chevy Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 11:34:20 -0600
  ...Your engine doesn't care which direction it rotates it just has to have the special parts to do it. If you shop around...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 9 Jun 2013 to 10 Jun 2013 - Special issue (#2013-220)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:35:34 +0000
  Walter will be out of the office until Wednesday June 12, 2013. Please call ECS' main office for immediate assistance. Thank you.
• Re: Vanagon List Sticker
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Apr 1996 17:26:34 GMT
  ...88 Camaro, Special Edition
• 1980 Vanagon Windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Don Schmeichel
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 13:48:22 -0700
  ...Would you suggest buying new or trying to find a used "vw" glass? Is there anything special about the early Vanagon Windshields? Thanks.
• Re: WTB 85 VANAGON BRA
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 07:58:00 -0800
  ...www.busdepot.com SPENCERVW@AOL.COM wrote: > DOES ANYONE REMEMBER A POSTING FOR A "SPECIAL" FOR VANAGON BRAS? COULD SOMEONE > POINT ME TO WHERE...
• Audi 2.6L I5 maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:01:29 EST
  ...Even special parts like Crankshaft.(Euro Van) Unfortunaly there are no more engine availe yet. Sincerely Detlev Vanagon Projekt 925 606 8797
• Re: Freen Middle Bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 16:45:20 EST
  John, Is that a special kind of seat? Will I need matching Freen front seats too? Or they maybe airconditioned seats? Will I need...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-47)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 23:13:46 -0500
  Hi Ben, Thanks for the in-depth explanation of the "weekender" but you also discribed a Westy "Multivan" to a tee. What's the...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 19 Feb 2011 to 20 Feb 2011 - Special issue (#2011-139)
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:17:04 +0000
  Walter will be away from the office until Tuesday Oct. 18th. Please call ECS' main office if you need assistance. Thank you.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Oct 2005 - Special issue (#2005-816)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:04:10 -0500
  Oof. Diet time. > Jim, > > Interesting numbers. > > Last Time you weighed the Van you had, > > 4350 2200 2150 > > This time, > > 4750 2500 2250 > > Front is...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:22:40 -0400
  ...In >other words - a somewhat special Vanagon part, one that our vendors >carry, but even they can't work magic all of the time...
• very Confidential
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:18:33 -0600
  ...I am a Medical Doctor, I�m an Kenya man by > Nationality, > but I work here in Nigeria as a Specialist Medical Doctor to...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 19:01:09 -0400
  ...I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I > would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-753)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 12:20:34 -0700
  ...vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 2004 - Special issue (#2004-753) --- Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > For all those in Digest mode: Please change the...
• Re: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 21:14:01 -0500
  ...It's a no frills grocery store that has this rotating array of all kinds of "special buys" that is different every week. Sorry...
• Re: Specs: My Kirkland Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:35:04 -0500
  ...Now they are a special-order item here in Wilmington, DE, with a "special-order" price of nearly double the $50 I paid a...
• Re: Dremels
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 12:54:43 -0600
  ...I've seen their ads and I fail to see anything special about their product. I agree that they have a patent on the...
• Front disc replacement - '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 15:55:09 -0400
  ...As usual, the Bentley manual shows some special VW tools (which I don't have) for pressing stuff into the new hubs. I searched...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:29 -0500
  ...http://content.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools&filter=Brand%7CCraftsman%7CCraftsman...
• Caterpillar SOS oil sampling test kits.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Jun 2020 20:04:34 +0000
  Cat HO Penn is having a summer special on the oil testing kits. $360 for a 20 pack. If interested give Kelly or Heather...
• Automatic reply: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2017 to 29 Jun 2017 - Special issue (#2017-247)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Mills
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 03:42:06 +0000
  I will be out of the office until Monday, July 17th at which time I will be returning e-mials.thank you, Steven
• Re: For Sale - Birmingham News
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 18:47:52 -0800
  ...205-733-0664 or 205-987-2710. > > > What's so special about having seatbelts? Cris
• Winshield seal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 17:43:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bentley book that the rubber seal is glued to the body with special adhesive. Does this mean that the rubber seal is not resuseable?
• Re: CV Joint Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:21:17 EDT
  ...Sort of a special tool which can be bought off of Mac & Snap-on tool trucks. Tom Smith
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Sep 2000 to 29 Sep 2000 - Special issue (#2000-135)
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:54:50 EDT
  In a message dated 9/29/00 12:55:30 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << How well, fast does it heat the van? >>
• FS 84 for parts no motor $200
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:27:06 -0400
  Found onlinr classifieds NOT MINE, http://www.specialinterest.com 1984 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA CAMPER, no engine, full kitchen, for parts, good body, $200 all. (860...
• Re: SHOOT, Joy stuck in San Antonio
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 17:39:47 -0500
  ...are still there (they were near Hildebrand and Blanco) Blanco Cafe (at Blanco and Elsmere) for the "Mexican dinner" or special of the day.
• power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:07:07 -0800
  ...Is this Automatic Transmission Fluid or a special type of steering fluid. sorry for the stupid question. Happy T-day. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read...
• 2nd most important waterleaker specialized measurement device
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 22:17:04 -0700
  ...As valuable as the digitool is, Darrell suggested that another specialized tool was even more important. After thinking about it and modifying his suggestion...
• Re: mount gauges in special A/C radio box?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Nov 2005 14:41:34 -0800
  ...mount gauges in special A/C radio box? > With the in-dash air conditioning system I've noticed the radio gets mounted > somewhat vertical...
• Opinion about fuel lines needed
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:51:51 -0500
  ...A) Drive it directly (30 mins) to to the VW specialist B) Replace the worst hoses by the nearest 'joe mechanic', then drive directly...
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:22:06 EDT
  ...I would like to swap out the interiors. > If I make sure that I get all the special "Carat" brackets etal. , is there > any...
• Re: California Salvageyards???
  Historical mailing list - Edmund A. Hintz
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 18:21:41 -0600
  ...You know, my experience (5 yrs in LA) was that there really aren't much in the way of specialized yards, at least in...
• Re: How to remove rear pulley on a 2.1
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:58:10 -0800
  ...Bentley calls for a special tool for obvious reasons. Has >anyone R&R this bolt without special tools or removing the engine? > >Thanks, > >Jim
• Re: AC thermostat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 7:49:19 PST
  ...The problem is the special thermostat that prevnets the compressor > from coming on at 38 degrees (according to Joel). This special thermostat I > thought...
• Re: Vary Your Wiper Delay W.Special Relay
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jul 1995 11:41:08 -0400
  ...I popped out my factory relay and poped in this special >relay and now I can select any interval for my intermittant wiper setting...
• lower ball jpoint install
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:35 +0000
  Hi , Does anyone know the proper way to press the lower balls joints into the steering knuckle (91 2wd)? Is there a special tool...
• Re: wood accents on Vanagon dash?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:07:06 -0700
  yes, was a FIFA special edition. alistair On 11-Jun-10, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Martin wrote: Interesting. http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit...
• Re: Transporter designations
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Martin
  Wed, 27 May 1998 09:15:56 -0700
  The generic T4 badge simply says "Transporter" unless it's a special edition like Caravelle. By the way, many of the T3's with...
• The lighter side
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 21:50:29 -0700
  ...Want to meet someone special. Pls write. Reply. What year is your Vanagon??
• Trailing Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:51:19 -0800
  ...Do i need that special toiol to pull the old ones? thanks! steve
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Apr 1999 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 00:46:02 -0600
  Jason & Laura Cornfeld wrote: > but anyone wanna sell > their Westy to me for cheap?? > Jason, The Salt Lake Tribune usually has a couple Westys...
• What do I need to install 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 16:41:23 -0500
  ...Longer studs? Special bolts? Thanks, Chris
• Replacing inside mirror
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:46:41 -0500
  ...Are special tools required? John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger
• Remove the gas, er...diesel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 13:32:59 -0600
  Is there special method to remove the diesel tank? The filler tube seems to be attached at the tank, how do I remove it...
• Re: Source for Slip yoke Drive shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Harry C Engle
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:14:41 -0700
  ...gentalaman who builds the slip-yoke drive shafts for vanagons? I lost his email where he said he had a July special. Thanks Harry
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:58:47 -0700
  ...That shows it perfectly. > Given my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing > the center caps and see if...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:19:32 -0600
  ...Given > my time constraints and lack of special tools, I'll be only replacing the > center caps and see if that cures the leak...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:23:25 -0400
  VC sells special hose worm clamps. Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice? Eric Caron...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:01:44 -0800
  ...vanagon Digest - 28 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009 - Special issue (#2009-1032) As a historian of the earth sciences and a fellow traveler...
• Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 11:28:43 -0800
  SStones wrote: > > On Mon, 13 Jan 1997 HelFle8953@aol.com wrote: > > -> there is something special about your Vans. Even non-Westy non-synchro > -> Vans...
• Re: Vanagon Manual, Hex Wrenches Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:12:59 EST
  ...Those wrenches are used for specialty hardware used for security purposes. You will find that they are used in elevator cover plates, payphone hardware...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 May 2002 - Special issue (#2002-594)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Thu, 16 May 2002 02:29:28 -0230
  ...vanagon Digest - 15 May 2002 - Special issue (#2002-594) > Craig, i feel sorry that you had some trouble at the border, sincerely!! > > I hope...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 19 May 2003 11:21:21 -0700
  ...If you use a Kennedy adapter plate you must use their special flywheel and the stock Syncro tank is fine. For a starter you...