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  • WTB 5.43 R&P for Syncro (094) transmission
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:15:55 -0800
    ...Daryl has none in stock, Ken at German Transaxle has none in stock, Weddle has none in stock, TE has none in stock, ERCO...
  • Anyone want to get rid of their stock chip?
    Historical mailing list - John Andrew
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:44:19 -0600
    Hi, I have a friend who has a 1987 Syncro Westy that wants to go back to the stock chip on his ECU. He...
  • OOPS Re: need tires for 90 westy OOPS
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 1 Jan 2009 22:37:24 -0700
    ...185's fit both the stock steel wheels (stock for this wheel) and the alloys, but will look funny on the alloys which are...
  • Re: Second battery in Westy
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 4 Mar 2012 15:16:17 -0800
    Dave, the Vanagons that came with an aux battery have an stock wire running from the main battery compartment to the aux battery compartment...
  • Re: need tires for 90 westy
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 1 Jan 2009 21:14:19 -0700
    <html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;">185's fit both the stock steel wheels (stock for this wheel...
  • Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:36:22 -0700
    IIRC the stock tires with the steel wheels was 185R14, the stock tires with the factory alloys was 205/70R14. Did the Syncro ship...
  • Re: Second battery in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:47:20 -0600
    ...The first > stock wire works fine for its intended purpose of charging the battery. > The second stock wire works fine for the Westy kitchen...
  • Re: Width of stock 14" wheel
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 19:11:41 +0200
    Gina wrote: > Could someone please tell me the width of the stock 14" wheel? I am > looking at a set of Firestone Firehawk SS20...
  • removing stock lighter socket
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:46:31 -0600
    Does anyone have a quick "how to" for removing the stock dash mounted lighter socket? Mine is very wiggely. I want to use the...
  • Stock fridge vent delete option
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:55:13 -0700
    ...And I repurposed the stock fridge vent . https://shufti.blog/2022/07/23/vanagon-stock-fridge-vent-delete-option/ Alistair
  • Re: Stock fridge vent delete option
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:11:12 -0700
    Alistair, What about fit? Dimensions a close replacement for the stock refrigerator? It is quite a bit bigger, inside volume (cooled space). On Sat...
  • Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:55:05 +0100
    ...WTB Stock Vanagon wheel Want to buy original stock steel wheel to fit my '84 Vanagon. _____________________ Leo Lipert San Juan Capistrano, CA '84 Wolfsburg...
  • Re: Longer Lasting Clutch?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:33:44 -0400
    > Any users running a more robust non stock clutch on stock > clutch housing/flywheel? Has it lasted longer under normal > use than the stock...
  • Re: Second battery in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:22:43 -0400
    ...The first > stock wire works fine for its intended purpose of charging the battery. > The second stock wire works fine for the Westy kitchen...
  • Re: Sorry...tires again
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:22:26 +0200
    David Cooper wrote: > What size tire should I be getting for my stock 14'' steel wheels on my Westy? On the stock steel wheel...
  • Re: Alternative mufflers in place of OEM etc..
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Fri, 5 Jul 2002 08:29:34 -0400
    Marshall wrote: > I wonder if any of you have experience using a generic muffler in place of the stock. Yes On our '86 Syncro...
  • Stockton Wheel Service
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Sat, 17 May 2003 11:38:49 -0700
    So, in the search for more variety in wheels, I ran across Stockton Wheel. Question and a rather curt answer follows. Now you know...
  • Rim recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:45:05 -0700
    ...Stock suspension and a stock 1.9L with stock 4 speed trans 50% street/50% unpaved back road driving with moderate loads. Very little...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:36:09 -0800
    ...fuel tank - not yet installed but would require > drilling at stock 2WD filler location hum dee dum where did yah get that even better...
  • New Arrivals. Wind Deflectors, Paulchen racks, screen kits.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 1 Mar 1999 18:51:23 EST
    ...Made from heavy polyester canvas, includes poles, stakes and guy ropes. (2 sizes available - in stock!) Carver P4 Propane Furnaces (in stock - limited quantities...
  • FS Seattle Area Stock Wheels and Tires Two good sets
    Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 09:42:15 -0800
    Hi I have two good sets of stock tires and wheels. One is 195/75/14 load rating C on stock rims. The Second...
  • Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list - William B
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:03:43 -0500
    ...so it might be worthwhile to consider stock vanagon and stock syncro possibilities. On 12/28/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote...
  • Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:54:25 -0700
    What were you hoping for ? 185 R14 C is also stock for a syncro. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To...
  • Re: Muffler Source?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:04:50 -0400
    ...I too sell both the S&S and stock systems, but when it comes to my own Vanagon I use the stock system. In...
  • Re: 87 westy: sliding door mossie net stock?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:19:30 EDT
    ...and no, there was NEVER any stock factory screening offered that covered the entire sliding door permiter.. just the stock westy screen for the...
  • Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 15 May 2002 06:32:36 EDT
    You need to get the spare tire brackets from a Vanagon that had the alloy rims stock and the longer radiator hoses for the...
  • Want to buy stock 14" Vanagon steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
    Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:52:38 -0700
    Want to buy a stock 14" stock Vanagon steel wheel. Preferably in my general area. Need a second spare for a Baja trip. Thanks...
  • Re: Stockton Wheel Service
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 17 May 2003 15:07:17 EDT
    ...If there's anyone in the Stockton, CA area, it might be worth > looking into further. A friend got some 15" wheels from them...
  • Re: Eurovans --help, comparison
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
    Tue, 15 May 2001 23:34:08 -0400
    > As for being underpowered, I'd be more than happy to put my stock EV up > against any stock Vanagon. Let's go, buddy...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:35:32 -0800
    > if you really want to get back to stock, say, in order to be able to sell > the van to we-know-who for...
  • Re: Stock Alloys
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Thu, 7 Apr 2011 11:50:18 -0700
    I like the look of the stock alloys, where they ever made in 15"? Rob becida@comcast.net At 4/7/2011 11:17...
  • Re: 82 w/square headlights
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 28 May 2007 18:05:56 -0600
    ...Don't tell me to upgrade them. ;-) I am just comparing "stock" to "stock." Richard Boulder
  • Re: [T2] Rebuilt Half Axles/ Autozone $99
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 11:38:34 -0700
    ...When they were >finally listed as stocked I ordered 2, only to find that there was only 1 in >stock. I ordered the 1...
  • Intake air flow, improvement possible?
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
    Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:53:59 -0700
    ...The stock air filter - throttle body - intake manifold system is capable of flowing enough air for the stock engine up to redline. So, increasing...
  • Vanagon Speakers Here! $6 each.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 16:30:29 EDT
    ...They are not better than stock, they are, stock. These are $6 each. I can take Visa, Mastercard, or American Express Please email me...
  • Re: exhaust for stock motor
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:33:22 -0800
    >>exchangers on the stock exhaust are looking pretty attractive. >Also the price is low ($40 for the Brazilian kind). > >Also sealing the flanges to...
  • Stock tire size
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:51:14 -0700
    > What's the stock tire size for an 87 syncro westy
  • WTB: Stock Tire Jack
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:34:57 EDT
    anyone have a stock vanagon tire changing jack for sale?
  • Re: Second battery in Westy
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:45:53 -0700
    ...The first >> stock wire works fine for its intended purpose of charging the battery. >> The second stock wire works fine for the Westy kitchen...
  • re. Air Intake Beyond K&N in WBX
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:41:29 -0600
    ...If your heads are stock and your exhaust is stock, I'm sure that opening up the intake will make no difference in performance...
  • H4 Euro Headlamps
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:44:44 -0500
    ...Trying to improve the performance of the stock headlamps with different bulbs is a waste of money, IMHO. The problem lies with the stock...
  • Re: Stock tire size
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:22:11 -0700
    ...Stock tire size >> What's the stock tire size for an 87 syncro westy
  • Re: Subie Vulchers
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 May 2008 02:48:48 +1200
    >"""Some of us even go in waves, from stock to stock parts modified, to >inline, to stock, to Subaru, and back to stock""" > >Those...
  • any deals on stock size tires?
    Historical mailing list - mike riley
    Tue, 3 Jul 2018 22:35:49 +0000
    looking for some reasonably priced tires for stock wheels thanks mike
  • Re: Advice on doing TD Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 4 May 2015 18:49:20 -0400
    ...If stock tire size, it might benefit from a .77 4th ratio. Of course, lacking an intercooler and not much more HP or torque...
  • Re: Rear Wheel Stud
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:04:56 -0600
    The stock rear studs that I removed from my '85 Westfalia are 33.6mm from the lower face of the "cap" to the end...
  • Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
    Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
    Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:10:30 -0500
    ...It is intended for syncros, fits in the space under the sliding door, uses the stock 2WD filler location and 2WD expansion tank (drivers...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 08:58:52 -0800
    ...But the stock lights aren't $330 a pair. > > > >No, they're $200 for a pair (busdepot).... not a huge difference.... > > > > Okay, a much...
  • Re: Alternative Rims
    Historical mailing list - John Langowski
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 20:13:21 -0500
    As long as the outside diameter of the tire you select to put on the Non-Stock rims stays the same as stock, your...
  • Re: Stock Tach markings
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 10 Nov 2003 10:09:36 -0500
    I am pretty sure there is no such thing as a stock tach for an aircooled vanagon. But aren't there markings on the...
  • List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:42:07 EST
    ok, im making a list of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock vanagon engine lid.. WITHOUT rising up above the stock rear...
  • Re: Subie Vulchers
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 2 May 2008 22:29:54 -0400
    """Some of us even go in waves, from stock to stock parts modified, to inline, to stock, to Subaru, and back to stock""" Those...
  • Re: Power window conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Wed, 5 Dec 2001 07:10:10 -0800
    I didn't know it was possible for the windows to be slower than stock. I tape the switch down on mine the day...
  • stock springs?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:52:53 -0800
    Where can I buy NEW stock springs for my 90 Westy Syncro? Best place for price? Thanks Bill
  • Re: Stockton Wheel Service
    Historical mailing list - Dan Brideau
    Sat, 17 May 2003 17:45:31 -0400
    ...Dan Brideau Original Message ----------------------- So, in the search for more variety in wheels, I ran across Stockton Wheel. Question and a rather curt answer...
  • Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons (clarification)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 19:21:19 EST
    ...So these pieces are totally interchangeable with the stock stuff. You can get the turbo muffler and bolt it to the stock exhaust system...
  • Re: Stockton Wheel Service
    Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
    Sat, 17 May 2003 15:21:16 -0700
    ...http://www.stocktonwheel.com/default.htm Clearly, they do build what they sell. Yet, "We can build anything you want." is a not complete...
  • Re: radiator question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:50:12 -0700
    ...Sudhir, KEP gave no indication that it was anything but the stock setup. My diesel radiator is identical to the stock waterboxer one except...
  • Re: can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:00:34 -0700
    ...There are already mounting holes in the door for this item, as it's stock in other markets. The stock switch and harness are...
  • Re: Mercedes 16 inch wheels for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 22 Aug 2015 10:12:18 -0700
    ...Is that one inch increase too great an increase over the stock size for the van's stock engine to pull comfortably, or should...