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• Re: Truck chest
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:59:38 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• Re: Vanagon sightings
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2007 03:06:22 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• trailer hitch - where??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 01:07:55 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• For Sale: 5 vanagon dealer videos
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:31:15 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• Re: Vancouver sightings - & an OR Uni-Mog
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 19:13:19 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• Re: For Sale: 5 vanagon dealer videos
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:17:53 +1300
  ...Technology. > >Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many >nested levels of files were found. > > >For more information on antivirus tips and...
• Subject: Re: Bad tint job rant / any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:09:48 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Dec 2005 to 28 Dec 2005 - Special issue (#2005-1051)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:36:18 +0000
  ...For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit http://ses.symantec.com/
• lower foglight grille
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 13:44:33 -0700
  ...Cheers, james _________________________________________________________________ Get tips for maintaining your PC, notebook accessories and reviews in Technology 101. http://special.msn.com/tech/technology101.armx
• Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
  Historical mailing list - David Cence
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:50:58 -0800
  Jim - Thanks for scanning, uploading and posting!� Works great! I can always use more air conditioner tips! � Regards, Dave 91 Westy
• Short-finding technique was Re: Electrical help please!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 May 2009 12:09:46 -0400
  ...questions: >1) Any tips on troubleshooting the wipers? >2) Any tips on troubleshooting the fuse issue? Here's a technique that can be useful...
• Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Dom
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:38:15 +1000
  Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine without getting water all over the place I take it a high pressure...
• Oil spray Rod modification
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:30:21 -0500
  ...set of rods I have. > See Tech bulletin at ( http://www.dolphinsci.com/techbull.html ) other > tips for a cooler running engine. Regards, --Jeff...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:42:06 -0700
  ...unless you've deigned to tackle the same task on a Porsche 928<http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/Technical/Tips/Files/pirtle_tbelt.pdf> -- Casey
• Trouble shooting oil leaks
  Historical mailing list - Douglas and Annie Dodson-M�uck
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:57:49 -0500
  Just wanted to say thanks for the tech tips and advice on tracking down the oil leaks, much obliged! I'm gonna find 'em...
• Re: Pop-top screen replacement, good tech tips mods link
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:57:01 -0400
  Shawn, Try this link: http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/mods6.html I discovered this from a post a few days ago and it...
• NVC-Tech Savvy-Imaging Software
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:18:25 -0500
  ...Thanks for any tips. Please pmail. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Sliding door hinge adjustment continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:37:59 -0400
  ...So, any tips before I need to give up and wait for a replacement? Thanks for all the great tips and info. Eric Caron...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 05:37:54 -0700
  ...Engine cleaning tips Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine without getting water all over the place I take it...
• Re: LEDs for idiot lghts and temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - john clark
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 22:47:28 -0600
  ...trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips7/white_led_tips.html" eudora="autourl">http://www.trainweb.org/girr/tips/tips7/white_led_tips.</a><a href...
• Time to go.....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Stothers
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 22:12:44 -0500
  ...Thanks for all the tech tips and conversation over the last couple of years in keeping it running! Scott
• Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:41:21 -0500
  Has anyone read this article? <http://www.svmgcc.org/tech_tips/oil_is_killing.htm> It does say Castrol 20W50 is a good thing...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 08:13:25 -0700
  ...Engine cleaning tips > Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:38:15 +1000 > Dom <dmoon@METZ.UNE.EDU.AU> > Does anyone have a good technique for...
• RE: VW magazines
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 96 15:08:32 GMT
  ...I think its a more refined and knowlageable magazine with tech tips show reports and excellent car features. Ben Ryan '62 Camper
• Auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 22:42:55 -0700
  Any tips or words of technique for draining the fluid from my 1987 auto trans? Lacking a drain plug, it looks like I'll...
• Re: Wanted: Engine cleaning tips
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:35:45 -0400
  ...Engine cleaning tips Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning a vanagon engine without getting water all over the place I take it...
• Re: cost of vanagon parts?? / LiMBO
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 14:16:35 EDT
  ...bi-monthly newsletter, outings, tech tips, classifieds, etc. email Jim at limbo@bcn.net for more info on joining chris
• Re: Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 09:15:48 -0400
  ...http://www.technicalchemical.com/new/tips/1215.htm http://www.technicalchemical.com/new/tips/1205.htm http://www.freeze12.com/techsup.htm david David...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:14:25 -0800
  ...Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check Hmmmm! That's one of the bet applications for IR technology I have heard of yet! By Golly...
• Re: wanted windage tray for type IV
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 00:28:03 -0600
  ...See Tech bulletin at ( http://www.dolphinsci.com/techbull.html ) other tips for a cooler running engine. Stan Wilder On Tue, 10 Dec 2002...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-784)
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:03:10 -0700
  ...Technology. > > Unknown00000000.data was not scanned for viruses because too many nested > levels of files were found. > > > For more information on antivirus tips and...
• Recurrent Stalling Solved by Techron
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 13:34:08 -0600
  ...problem remains as described above 3) made wife use only branded Chevron or other branded gasoline * System is status quo w/TECHRON, I have...
• wheel bearings for '82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:39:06 -0500 (EST)
  Thanks to all listmembers who helped me out with tips on where to order, what to order, and even offered to add the parts...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:28:18 -0600
  Hmmmm! That's one of the bet applications for IR technology I have heard of yet! By Golly, I'll bet it would be...
• Re: Vanagon Tech Talk--free download
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:35:14 -0600
  ...yahoo.com> wrote: > Jim - Thanks for scanning, uploading and posting! Works great! I can > always use more air conditioner tips! > > > Regards, > > Dave > 91 Westy > >
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:08:57 -0700
  ...wrote: > infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. Come on, the man should get more credit than that...
• winter driving tips
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:52:39 -0800
  ...All tips would be appreciated. Thank you much! -Aaron Mckay mckayaa@oit.edu college student in mechanical engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology '85...
• Re: Recurrent Stalling Solved by Techron
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 17:18:28 -0500
  ...Recurrent Stalling Solved by Techron > Volks, > 90 Vanagon Carat has been in a recurrent cycle of stalling to the point > of being barely driveable...
• '85 Westy paint Color
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 12:17:14 -0400
  ...Have "Googled" on the net but found much more technical auto painting info than I care to decipher...just want a can or small...
• Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:41:10 -0400
  ...Vaseline is a perfectly good dielectric grease under the circumstances, even though technically it's not grease. It is dielectric. I bet the official...
• Re: New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 18:23:22 -0400
  ...Old technology rear speakers share a ground wire. >New technology speakers >require<< a seperate ground. Shared ground >will burn up the amp! <bold>Michael...
• Diesel burners
  Historical mailing list - James Foust
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 19:16:01 -0500
  ...This has how-to and good pics and descriptions as well as tips from diesel owners. His prices are good (some tools are cheaper...
• windshield washing mess ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 10:38:51 -0700
  ...it would really be nice to know if anyone has a technique for washing windows with a squeegee at the gas station that doesn...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 03:46:00 -0500
  ...Tips >David M has inquired why my suggestion to Newbies was to avoid Fram oil >filters. > >I hope one of you more technically adept...
• Re: Tips 'n' Tricks - cold cylinder check
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:09:31 -0800
  infra temp gun is much faster and easier. .though higher tech of course. it's really nice where there is a header pipe for...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:52:11 -0700
  ...10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 00:55:37 -0500
  ...I hope one of you more technically adept Listees can provide a proper response. All I know is that the oil warning buzzer and...
• Re: Sliding door hinge adjustment continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:40:23 -0400
  ...So, any tips before I need to give up and wait for a replacement? Thanks for all the great tips and info. Eric Caron...
• More ??? on Headstuds
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 15:39:48 -0500
  ...Are the ones offered by Fast German Auto or Race-Tech worth the money?? Also any tips on removing the old ones? Frank Miller...
• BA heater for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:35:57 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone had any interest in a complete BA setup for a vanagon http://www.vintagebus.com/techinfo/index.html <(-- this...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:48:30 -0700
  ...to 30 minutes) - show up at the smog station - let it idle while you wait let the smog tech handle and pray good luck :-)
• tools for cutting off fused rusted exhaust bolts????
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 18:24:42 -0800
  ...anyone have any good tips for tools and techniques??? TIA ed [text/html]
• Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 10:08:39 -0600
  ...I called the tech line and was told that they had not tested this rack on a Vanagon and to not use it. Has...
• Re: Water Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:09:14 -0700
  ...the same task on a Porsche > 928<http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/Technical/Tips/Files/pirtle_tbelt.pdf> > > -- > Casey BTDT. I initially considered a 928...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 01:27:09 EDT
  ...It's a compilation of articles & tech tips from the BMW Car Club of America magazine "Roundel". BenT
• Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 11:25:57 -0400
  ...If Van cafe i would just call for instructions as they give me technical support for such items.. I also purchased separately a used...
• New Syncro Westie Website
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 19:42:16 -0400
  ...There is a place for technical tips, initially I intend to link these to some comprehensive articles in the HTML archives. I would appreciate...
• Windshield Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - David Thayer
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 16:06:58 -0800
  ...Does anyone have experience replacing them and could give me a few tips? What brand of glass or does it matter? Does the gasket...
• Re: Oil pressure warning buzzer complaint
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 22 Dec 2000 10:49:57 -0500
  ...Although I submitted it, I don't believe it was ever included in the tech tips at Vanagon.com. The procedure uses simple voltmeter...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:33:43 -0800
  ...Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Has anyone read this article? > > <http://www.svmgcc.org/tech_tips/oil_is_killing.htm> > > It does say Castrol...