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• antennas (FUBAR) /f
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 11:21:48 +0000
  <FRIDAY> Rather than install something in the stock location, I installed a FUBAR antenna in the engine compartment. Just like the units found on...
• Re: Fuba on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:43:47 -0700
  ...Keith Karl Wolz wrote: > What's a Fuba? Is it related to FUBAR? > > Karl Wolz
• Re: Refrigerator FUBAR Followup
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 08:34:11 -0700
  ...Refrigerator FUBAR Followup Well, i figured out what i did wrong.... when i was reinstalling the fridge, i was paying far too much attention...
• Re: What is a Fuba? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 21:54:47 EST
  ...what do you say when someone snaps off your OEM vw antenna, destroying it beyond all recognition? "I WAS FUBAROOED!!" chris [text/html]
• Shifter hemisphere bushing
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:16:37 -0400
  Can I ask the collective If the hemisphere, a portion of the shift lever bushing has the retaining tabs to the upper springs fubar...
• Re: 88 GL - Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:02:10 -0500
  ...88 GL - Clutch Rattle "UFN" ??? un-blank now ? oh ! I get it ..you are trying to say it's FUBAR !! of course. it's...
• Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:17:33 -0400
  ...I need to do this because I fubar'd the condenser while replacing the cracked and leaking a/c hoses. I have a replacement...
• diesel stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 18:50:21 EDT
  ...w/slave and bellcrank)-i removed the support bearing-it was fubar when i got it.and a diesel oil pan w/pickup(opened...
• Refrigerator FUBAR Followup
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 15:14:14 -0500
  Well, i figured out what i did wrong.... when i was reinstalling the fridge, i was paying far too much attention to the exhaust...
• my clunk
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Thu, 16 Apr 2099 02:54:19 -0400
  ...The outer CV joint on the right side is completly fubar (what a mess).... BUT, when I have the van in neutral the driveshaft...
• Re: Tired of DIY or is it just Miy?(unfunny rant)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:47:55 -0400
  We all know what FUBAR means, Scott. Spelling it out on the list was uncalled for and in extremely poor taste. You have to...
• Re: my clunk
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:18:06 -0600
  Jed Thompson wrote: > > The outer CV joint on the right side is completly fubar (what a mess).... > BUT, when I have the van in...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 08:13:51 -0700
  ...SNAFU : "Situation normal -- all f*cked up" (even in most dictionaries!) >FUBAR (more often spelled "foobar" and "foo"): F*cked up beyond all > recognition...
• Re: Shifter hemisphere bushing
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 21:40:04 -0600
  ...16 PM, Tony Collins wrote: > If the hemisphere, a portion of the shift lever bushing has the retaining tabs to the upper springs fubar
• Re: 88 GL - Clutch Rattle
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 08:43:53 -0600
  ...88 GL - Clutch Rattle > > > "UFN" ??? > > un-blank now ? > > oh ! I get it ..you are trying to say it's FUBAR !! > of course. > it's...
• Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:26 -0400
  ...Can anyone lend guidance on how to remove the cable without FUBAR'ing it? Any other words of wisdom/experience will be most appreciated...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 May 2007 02:11:08 EDT
  ...3/4 gear slider hub is cracked and the trans is FUBAR like they all do sooner or later... if you do research, you...
• Cruise Control Question (fubared first post)
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 31 May 2002 06:46:39 -0500
  Hi, I am looking for the name of a part used in the cruise control system. The part can be described as a bolt...
• Re: Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 30 Jul 2016 10:31:39 -0700
  ...I > need to do this because I fubar'd the condenser while replacing the cracked > and leaking a/c hoses. I have a replacement...
• Propane tank not filling (fix)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 10:38:57 EDT
  ...If it accepts nothing, your autofill valve is FUBAR. Been there > done > that, changed to a manual overfill valve (thanks to listee Karl Wolz...
• Re: Is Digifant FI Y2K Compliant???
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 14:03:56 -0500
  ...I am stocking up on canned goods, beans, and rice though, in case other distribution systems get FUBARd. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown...
• The dreaded mystery wire.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:42:28 -0400
  ...Time will tell if I fubar'd it. Now I have another issue I hope folks can help me with. Car is a 91...
• Re: Acronyms (a little OT)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:32:57 -0700
  ...used to describe teh B52 Stratofortress bomber. Big Ugly Fat Fellow. FUBAR - fouled up beyond all repair. BOHICA Buzz off here it comes again...
• Re: Whistle-like sound from front brake (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:59:28 -0800
  ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/BrakeCaliper.jpg/BrakeCaliper-full;init:.jpg I suspect that aside from what *looks* like a fubar'd dust seal, the...
• Re: Refrigerator FUBAR Followup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 13:52:56 -0700
  This may be it and I bought other parts from them a while back. Don't feel bad as the RM182B has that wire...
• Re: ACRONYMS: Mailing List Slang
  Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
  Tue, 28 May 2002 15:57:29 -0600
  ...Friendly Local Auto repair Shop FLATS Friendly Local Auto Tire Store FUBAR Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition FWIW For What It's Worth FYI...
• Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:38:02 -0800
  ...I suspect the solenoid is jammed or otherwise FUBAR'd. Wondered if I could service just the solenoid and Bendex stuff. OTOH, sending it...
• EZ UP Canopy parts> Who needed parts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:02:21 -0700
  ...Otherwise I will keep the hardware and main chitlins for when my canopies get FUBAR. Ronnie and or Kyle T have first dibs if...
• my Klunk..... rides again!
  Historical mailing list - Jed Thompson
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 02:16:10 -0400
  ...Flubbed Up Beyond All Recognition = FUBAR :) Thanks again Jed Thompson 80 Westy "Klunk" sk8487@msn.com
• Re: Fuba on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:25:55 -0700
  What's a Fuba? Is it related to FUBAR? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Birk" <planetp@EARTHLING.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Radiator run-on??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:02:16 -0400
  ...bus the cooling fan was running. > I guess the switch is fubar, had to disconnect the battery cause it > will not stop. > Anyone coming...
• 2nd battery Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:33:13 -0600
  ...the ground strap, etc.???? The Man burns in 22 days! Tom-don't want to fubar things & have to take my non camper bus.
• Re: my clunk
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 May 1999 00:26:38 -0400
  ...deal...... > >The outer CV joint on the right side is completly fubar (what a mess).... >BUT, when I have the van in neutral the...
• Re: 87 Heat not truning off!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 15:24:40 -0400
  ...If the valve itself is FUBAR then replacement of the valve is in order. Mike Kevin Plichta wrote: > My 87 I can not get...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:58:36 -0700
  ...SNAFU : "Situation normal -- all f*cked up" (even in most dictionaries!) FUBAR (more often spelled "foobar" and "foo"): F*cked up beyond all recognition...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:19:21 EDT
  ...know what model they are from or what ride height > they > give.. > > > chris > ps, my ETKA is FUBAR so i asked the list.. chris
• Re: Recommendations for a Tranny Shop/Garage in Mesa/Phoenix?????
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:12:19 EDT
  ...My Syncro rebuilds are $1850.00 and I will accept any condition core to include major FUBAR inside the transaxle. I used to be...
• Re: Meltdown temp?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:46:52 -0500
  ...at the Duty Free I knew immediately that the seat was FUBAR. I had not passed 425 at any time that day. There are...
• FW: The dreaded mystery wire.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:59:46 -0400
  ...Time will tell if I fubar'd it. Now I have another issue I hope folks can help me with. Car is a 91...
• Re: Lost Vortex - Friday Fun
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:41:29 -0800
  ...Figuring locks were fubar'd and being the determined sort, he tried the hatch. Success! He clambered over into the driver seat then immediately...
• Re: Passat 2.0L engine questions (donor car for 15 degree Vanagon conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:56:25 -0700
  ...Plus if any valves are Fubar'd, well that's self explanatory! Interesting to hear of solutions to lower compression ratio though. I'll...
• NVC- Eriba Puck Hub/Spindle source?
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:28:53 -0400
  ...The same bearing may have fubar'ed the hub- has some cuts in it- hoping it is still usable. I know this mess is...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 May 2013 21:20:40 -0400
  ...Can anyone lend guidance on how to remove the cable without FUBAR'ing it? Any other words of wisdom/experience will be most appreciated...
• Re: CV Joint Bolts - Why are they 12 point? ARRGH!
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 11:53:37 EDT
  ...BTW, I've had good luck removing FUBAR bolts with a good set of Vise-Grip pliers; next resort is to dig into the...
• Re: Radiator run-on??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:27:54 -0700
  ...bus the cooling fan was running. >> I guess the switch is fubar, had to disconnect the battery cause it >> will not stop. >> Anyone coming...
• Re: Shameless plug for Transporters at the Glen #1 VW events
  Historical mailing list - fubar
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 06:15:29 -0700
  ...Just tell me when. (please) -fubar "Hey you got some friends Pete? Bring 'em over someday." -Micky Dolenz --- Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Lost Vortex - Friday Fun
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:38:16 -0500
  ...Figuring locks were fubar'd and being the determined sort, he tried the hatch. Success! He clambered over into the driver seat then immediately...
• Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:20:55 -0700
  ...know what model they are from or what ride height > > they > > give.. > > > > > > chris > > > > ps, my ETKA is FUBAR so i asked the list.. > > chris >
• Is the length of a Spark Plug wire critical?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 11:10:19 -0500
  ...synch with the current phase and feedback from the gizmo will fubar the Benzer which in turn will cause the resonance of ......... I have...
• Re: Radiator run-on??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:19:09 -0400
  ...bus the cooling fan was running. >>> I guess the switch is fubar, had to disconnect the battery cause it >>> will not stop. >>> Anyone coming...
• Wiper pump and window seal for 83
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wynn
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 09:32:43 -0700
  ...I think there may be somehting stuck in it, or else, if they have individual pumps for each side, the pump may be FUBAR...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:36 -0400
  ...Can anyone lend guidance on how to remove the cable without FUBAR'ing it? > Any other words of wisdom/experience will be most appreciated...
• Re: 87 Heat not truning off!!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 22:30:03 -0700
  ...replacement is the only sure fix. > > If the valve itself is FUBAR then replacement of the valve is in order. > > Mike > > > > Kevin Plichta wrote...
• Re: Front Suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:59 -0700
  ...Can anyone lend guidance on how to remove the cable without FUBAR'ing it? > Any other words of wisdom/experience will be most appreciated...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:27:35 -0700
  ...Would need a somewhat fubar'd TB to play with. Thanks for hints on material to use. I'd be tempted to make brass...
• Re: Those ramps
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:35:12 EST
  ...it was fubared later mark d
• Re: anyone have a photo or exploded diagram of the wiper stalk/switch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 15:15:01 -0800
  ...removable and why VW doesn't have an expoloded diagram), I fubared some other parts of the switch. Heading to the wrecker to hope...
• Re: Generation Span of the list
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 03:39:40 -0500
  ...run as race-prep (because the Lucas spawned accessory systems were FUBAR to get through inspection & be street-legal. "Of course the turn signal...
• Timing Mark
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:54:31 -0600
  ...So as long as nothing else is utterly FUBAR the engine should at some point start and keep running long enough to properly time...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:45:15 -0800
  ...If you have already decided that the paltry backup lights are FUBAR and intend to install some aftermarket backup lights (recommended) you have the...