Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 1+: 60 results shown for Disc.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Re: NVC. Disc Golf?
    Historical mailing list - J B
    Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:21:40 -0500
    I play Ultimate here in Portland and have always wanted to play Disc Golf. Played a few disc golf courses with an Ultimate disc...
  • URGENT Clutch Info Needed
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:35:37 -0800
    Does anyone know where I can get a Luk clutch disc asap or at all? I have been told that the sachs discs that...
  • Re: Beetle discs
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 01:59:23 +0200
    ...PerL 87 Syncro 112i 68 1300 (w/ discs)
  • Re: NVC. Disc Golf?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Young
    Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:21:55 -0500
    ...Disc Golf? > > I think next year, for vacation time, I'll be roaming around the country to play at different disc golf courses. Are...
  • Toilet in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:31:19 -0000
    Fellows, Oil discussed, warm water discussed......... Was ever toilet issue in Westy discussed? Ark
  • Re: Euro van brakes
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 27 Nov 2004 18:38:24 +1300
    >A freind of mine in Belgium says he uses Eurovan (T4) discs in >conjunction with the SA big brake calipers. Keep in mind that...
  • Re: ATE Powerdisc Rotors for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 8 May 2000 10:25:38 +1200
    I assume that these discs are standard diameter, swept area and thickness, and so will fit the stock calipers? Personally, I would be more...
  • Re: vendor discount
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:09:53 -0700
    ...vendor discount One of the online vanagon parts vendors gives us a discount as list members.� Which one, and what is the code for...
  • Re: List member Discounts
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 17:30:57 -0500
    busdepot gives a 10% over $50 list member discount, you have to ask for it Christopher ----- Original Message ----- From: Stan Wilder To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Beetle discs
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:05:11 EDT
    ...The US Spec Karmann Ghia did get front discs beginning 1967-end. Type III's also got front discs from 1967-end. All Type...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:22:58 -0500
    > Ron, > Is it true that our 5% discount does not apply to heads? I > ordered heads this week and was surprised to find this...
  • vendor discount
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:56:29 -0500
    One of the online vanagon parts vendors gives us a discount as list members. Which one, and what is the code for the discount...
  • Bus Depot 5% Discount (was: Mud flaps)
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:23:57 -0500
    > My price is a tad cheaper, with your 5% > Vanagon List discount factored in. > There's a 5% vanagon list discount for shopping > at...
  • The Bus Depot - Vanagon list discount code
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sun, 27 Aug 2006 06:32:16 -0400
    To obtain the discount, you must be a current list member and enter list1e > in the Referral Code field upon checkout. The discount will...
  • Re: Multi-vehicle insurance deals?
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:34:51 -0700
    ...They give me multi-car discounts, non-smokers discounts, and they rate my Westy as a motor home. ----- Original Message ----- > Anyone recommend auto insurance...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:07 -0700
    ...Rear discs are worth it just in terms of pedal feel and travel. Burley Motorsports has very reasonably priced caliper mounts and hubs to...
  • A message from White House Spokesperson Scott McLellan: Discussion of gas demand is unAmerican sedition!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 22:08:54 -0600
    ...This discussion of oil demand must stop, or the list may be shut down. Please limit your gasoline price discussion to SUPPLY ONLY, as...
  • NVC. Disc Golf?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 9 Nov 2012 17:14:48 -0500
    I think next year, for vacation time, I'll be roaming around the country to play at different disc golf courses. Are there any...
  • Disc upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:36:09 +1200
    I'd be interested in upgrading all 4 brakes to bigger discs, but just cannot afford it. If fitting bigger discs, the caliper carriers...
  • Parts Discount
    Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:44:09 -0800
    I understand there is a discount on Gowesty.com for list members. How does one get the discount? Are these the best guys to...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:58:28 -0700
    ABS yes, but four wheel discs never. Rear discs are a waste of time in my opinion - most of your stopping (some say 70...
  • Rockauto discount code
    Historical mailing list - J. Naser Motlagh
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:36:08 -0600
    ...I've bought parts for other cars and found them to be reliable. <Snip> - You give this discount code: 6083869257 to friends, neighbors, relatives...
  • Re: NVC. Disc Golf?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:31:28 -0500
    ...Disc Golf? >> >> I think next year, for vacation time, I'll be roaming around the country to play at different disc golf courses. Are...
  • Re: Toilet in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:19:29 -0500
    ...On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Arkady Mirvis wrote: > Fellows, > Oil discussed, warm water discussed......... Was ever toilet issue in > Westy...
  • Re: Toilet in Westy
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:10:39 -0700
    Yes, Ark, it was discussed at great length. Search the archives for postings by Mr.Squirrel. He went on and on about this until...
  • Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:44:25 -0700
    ...Nokians at Discount Very very interesting that that is up on the Discount website. Maybe they worked something out. I'm going to check...
  • Vanagon Clutch Chattering, Sachs problem
    Historical mailing list - Brian Steel
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:01:43 +0000
    I have a shop in Tacoma WA and we have been having a real problem with the discs from Sachs that were manufactured in...
  • Re: AGM group 41 battery choices?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 17:52:56 -0500
    ---- Scott Ohana <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > Trysaying you are an Honorable Discharge Veteran, if that's true. > Or you are on social security, if...
  • Re: Crutchfield Vanagon Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:31:26 -0500
    ...That is, perfectly good stuff that has been returned, or discontinued, that they offer for a discount (sometimes substantial discount).
  • Rear disc brake for Vanagon question
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:01:25 -0500
    Someone here is developing or has tried disc brakes on the rear of the Vanagon. What is the source of the rear discs and...
  • Re: GoWesty Thanksgiving Sale Code
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sun, 1 Dec 2013 13:02:45 -0500
    ...In the GoWesty discount it's displayed on their website. But for BusDepot, I believe, it's supposed to be a discount specific to...
  • Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:36:10 -1000
    you might inquire as to what type of parking brake their disc BRAKE ( not break ) conversion uses. One kit I installed used a cable...
  • Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:45:23 +0000
    So how does one push the new larger insdie bearing into the disc? I have a puller that worked quite well but how does...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Oct 2018 16:18:49 +0000
    I think Van-Again will do a discount for list members.  Not sure, bur one can ask.  That doesn't hurt. Dave B. -----Original...
  • Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 May 1996 14:21:49 -0500 (EST)
    My 66 bus came with a 68 fornt end on it but it did not have disc brakes, however, i have been told it...
  • Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:07:16 -0500
    I'd do a disc conversion merely because I despise working on drum brakes. That being said, I just replaced every component in my...
  • Bus Depot query, what is or isn't discounted?
    Historical mailing list - alfred bagdan
    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:47:05 -0600
    Hi, Does anyone know what items are discounted 5% when using the list1e Busdepot code? I was pricing out 4 tires, entered the code...
  • Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 2 Jul 2005 08:00:07 -0700
    if you type in "discharge large capacitor" into Google you get these (and other) useful links. http://www.ehow.com/how_16749_discharge-capacitor...
  • Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:38:00 -0500
    ...Discount Tire > I have to jump in and add my endorsement for Discount Tire (Americas Tires > in some areas). I've used them for...
  • Re: Discount?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:00:23 -0500
    > A 5% list member discount? Is it too late? :-) > Brian Sassone Maybe, maybe not. Because of the time/hassle involved in going back and...
  • Re: Crutchfield Vanagon Recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:59:55 -0500
    If you ask when placing a phone order, they will also gladly sell you this open-box stuff at a discount. ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Brakes (upgraded and standard)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:53:14 -0400
    ...The transfer of energy is increased by adding more mass to the discs and adding ventilation to the discs (meaning they can accept more...
  • Battery Disconnect
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 15 May 2001 11:50:49 -0400
    To completely isolate the second battery I put under the back seat, is disconnecting the (-) cable sufficient or should I disconnect both (+) and (-)? Both...
  • Audi rotors instead of SA discs?
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:02:10 -0700
    Hello Folks, Has anyone ever substituted an Audi 200/5000 disc in place of the South African big brake kit discs? Theoretically, they should...
  • Re: Bus Depot query, what is or isn't discounted?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:40:45 -0400
    At 02:47 PM 4/3/2009, alfred bagdan wrote: >Does anyone know what items are discounted 5% when using the list1e Busdepot Quoting...
  • HELP I disconnecting my idle stabilizer...
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 19:33:58 EST
    Hi Listees, I seem to recall in one of the "surging" discussions that someone had disconnected their idle stabilizer to solve that problem. I...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:34:34 -0800
    ...Bus Depot Discount? > Hi; > Thought I saw someone mention a while back > that Bus Depot offers a discount to list members. > If so, how...
  • Re: vendor discount
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:44:29 -0700
    ...vendor discount One of the online vanagon parts vendors gives us a discount as list members. Which one, and what is the code for...
  • Discount Code
    Historical mailing list - Jim King
    Thu, 19 May 2005 09:51:14 -0400
    ...Jim King 86 Syncro Westy (Terapn) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You qualify for a 10% discount on your next etrailer.com order. Discount applies to any item, including...
  • Beetle discs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 10:25:17 +1200
    ...Does anyone know whether all 4-stud Beetles sold in Europe had front discs> I know that US-market Bugs typically had drums, but...
  • List member Discounts
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:10:09 -0500
    Which Parts Vendors give list members discounts? About how much discount? Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers...
  • Re: GoWesty Thanksgiving Sale Code
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sun, 1 Dec 2013 12:33:46 -0500
    Out of respect for the vendors, I would think leaving the notification of ongoing, regular list-member discounts to them would be best. I...
  • Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - C B
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:53:04 -0700
    I know some models, such as euro Jokers, had discs (even ABS!) all around. Has anyone exchanged their rear drums for discs? What rear...
  • Moderator Re: Bus Depot query
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Thu, 2 Apr 2009 13:13:30 -0800
    A follow-up to my recent post regarding the discount from the BD. It appears the unit price actually changes. Had me confused as...
  • Re: Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:53:04 -0700
    ...Replacing Front 84 Brake Discs Hi all, I am just starting to replace the front discs, pads and bearings. I am wondering what is...
  • Re: Rear disc brake for Vanagon question
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:12:40 -0500
    ...Rear disc brake for Vanagon question Someone here is developing or has tried disc brakes on the rear of the Vanagon. What is the...
  • Speaking of rear disc brakes...
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:36:25 -0800
    ...to do first? 1) Upsize the now-stock front disc brakes or 2) Put discs on the rear? Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG...
  • Re: '68 front-end into '59 Bus? Disc brakes?
    Historical mailing list
    13 May 96 13:48
    ...Any conversion from drums to discs requires the corresponding master cylinder. This is because the hydraulic system for discs means that the pads are...
  • Re: Bus Depot Discount
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:51:49 -0400
    The last I saw was to use the code "Samba5" for a 5% discount and for orders greater than $500 use "PROJ1000" for a...
  • Re: Canadian Tire and Listees - saving money
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:48:38 -0800
    ...My local Napa store has a great discount for AAA members. After some tough bargaining I even got a big discount in the membership...