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• recalls/safety info 800 number
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 05 May 94 20:37:39 CDT
  for those of you who want to find the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration information about recalls on your buses/vanagons/eurovans, or to...
• RE: CHAT: VW Safety
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 05 Sep 1995 10:34:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...ill. ; 22 cm. > SUBJECT Volkswagen automobile. > Automobiles --Safety measures. > NOTE On spine: The Nader report: small--on safety. > BIBLIOG. Includes bibliographical references. > ISBN 0670652490...
• CHAT: VW Safety
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 4 Sep 1995 10:23:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Joe 8) TITLE Small--on safety : the designed-in dangers of the Volkswagen / Project editors: Lowell Dodge [and others] AUTHOR Center for Auto Safety...
• Re: VW Bus safety
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 12:34:13 -0800
  ...Thanks, http://www.vanagon.com/info/safety/ has some information on Vanagon safety. Ron -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415) 284-6972 \ / \X / Every Individual...
• Re: Carburetors on a WBX
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:22:51 -0600
  ...Bob _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family...
• Vehicle Recall
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:19:55 -0400
  ...AUTO SAFETY LITERATURE You can also download or request a variety of safety literature from the Auto Safety Hotline. Just click on the following...
• Re: Alternatives to the stock Westy curtains...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:45:57 -0600
  ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008
• Re: 130Mph, or even 90 -- van safety
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 01:54:38 EST
  if i was concerned about my personal safety i wouldnt drive a vanagon! :<)
• Re: Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:55:25 -0800
  On 11/6/06, Terry K <CTONLINE@webtv.net> wrote: > > It doesn't Benny--- > > It goes from the safety switch to the igntion switch...
• Lowered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:40:40 -0600
  ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_family_safety_052008
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:29:28 -0500 (CDT)
  ...this is a DEFINITE no-no. > :) > > This Safety Tip was brought to you by the screws at the Drywall Institute > for Home Safety. Remember...
• Re: Improvements to Vanagon crash safety? Maybe time for a Eurovan camper?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:44:08 -0800
  Hey guys, thanks for insights re camping interiors/functionality and crash safety. I'm still open to more info, but obviously the Westy interior...
• Re: Safety wire hardware - was South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:43:16 -0800
  ...This is not the first time someone has talked about losing suspension hardware, does anyone know of a source for metric drilled for safety...
• Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 12:55:31 -0600
  ...Do I have a bad safety valve? The service manual troubleshooting has "faulty safety valve magnet" and "no contact between thermocouple and safety valve...
• Re: Okay READ the subject bar...Hall Effect SPEEDO question.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 29 May 2008 16:14:53 -0600
  ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_family_safety_052008
• Part no for safety belt
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:49:32 -0400
  ...Can someone help me find the part no for the driver's side safety belt using ETKA 7? Best regards.
• Re: Safety wire hardware - was South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:09:18 -0800
  > does anyone know of a source for metric drilled for safety wire bolts/nuts? > > Drill your own - http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecId...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:28:43 EDT
  In a message dated 8/20/02 8:12:09 PM, jbrush@AROS.NET writes: >Good luck, this emissions and safety stuff is a...
• Re: safety vs. profit. WAS: Re: Ideal Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 21:05:08 -0700
  Like i said, RESPONSIBLE trucking companies are never willing to sacrifice safety for profit. No further comment needed on your rant. Claudio Cella ----- Original...
• Re: Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:10:52 -0500
  I've never heard of a safety plug on an air conditioner dryer. I have seen a sight glass under a rubber plug on...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women NV C
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 06:42:13 EDT
  ...forwarded message attached. >> George, You may want to resend these safety tips by cutting and pasting the text unto your posting instead. IIRC, the...
• Re: ES-12 Caution
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:56:54 -0600
  Original message regarding propane safety: >There are no safety devices that shut of the stove ,other than a person to turn the gas >knob...
• Re: Safety Tips for Women NV C
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 21:16:46 -0700
  ...Entity George Wietor spoke thus: > Let's see if this works. Safety tips for stealth > campers and everyday folk, courtesy of my Sis. > Note...
• washer fluid won't work
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:26:54 -0500
  ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008
• Fwd: Safety Tips for Women NV C
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:54:05 -0700
  Let's see if this works. Safety tips for stealth campers and everyday folk, courtesy of my Sis. Note: forwarded message attached. __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 13:20:06 -0500
  ...But really--18-19%? Doesn't that sound just a little bit borderline for safety? Does it also have any other safety features beyond...
• Re: South African Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:01:15 -0700
  ...http://www.vw.co.za/range/bus/safety/frameset_safety.html ...where it's easy to see the SA Vanagons must be right-hand...
• Re: Crash Safety? Was Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 06:50:40 -0800
  The newest Vanagon is more than 25 years old and lacks modern safety improvements such as ABS brakes and airbags. For this reason alone...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:57:03 -0600
  Larry, Not always true--- New starter, New ignition switch, New neutral safety switch, New wire to starter solenoid from neutral safety switch,twice the...
• Re: Vitrifrigo installation w/ storage
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:37 -0600
  ...BZ _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family...
• Re: Things not to wear when welding
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 17:36:37 -0600
  Weelllll! The Navy Safety Bulletins were put out on the East Coast by the Norfolk Naval Safety Center. In fact, our ship was mentioned...
• Re: Westy safety
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 01 Oct 1996 13:05:54 +0100
  ...Westy safety Date: Tuesday, 01 Oct, 1996 12:36 >> The Eurovan, however, is not considered very safe. I remember hearing = the > Car Talk guys...
• Smog Check & Inspection problems?
  Historical mailing list - Robert S.Williams, MD:Laptop
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:20:18 -0600
  ...Yes, this state has repealed the law requiring safety inspections of any sort whatsoever. No smog checks or safety inspections are ever required. The...
• Re: Vanagon safety and design?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 18:11:28 -0800
  > His main issue (along with lack of power and crappy gas > mileage) was safety > and design. He said Vanagons just fold up like an...
• Re; Help Again
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:07:18 -0500
  ...If that isn't it, it might be the neutral safety switch,( if automatic ) or last but not the least, the ignition switch. I...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 29 May 1998 08:11:17 8
  ...However, this is a backup to the main flame safety control provided by the gas "safety device", not the primary control. And of course...
• propane rebuild and safety
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:41:02 -0400
  ...I'm ready to hang it back on the van, but I'm a little concerned about safety. The fill valve is manual in...
• Re: Failed emissions testing
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:54:29 -0500
  Not for nothing but how can no emissions testing or a annual safety inspection be a good thing? On Thu, 2010-12-30 at...
• Re: Center Bore Machining
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 9 May 2010 15:16:19 -0400
  At 02:03 PM 5/9/2010, Thomas Buese wrote: >Hmmmm, > >4 x 1290 = 5160# > 4500#??? Vanagon GVWR is 5269, -2% safety factor. Passat...
• Re: rear 3 point belts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:07:33 -0900
  ...As for your sons safety you may want to consider a different option until he is older, assuming he is of average size for...
• FTP site for tire quality/safety?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 May 1994 23:11:58 -0400 (EDT)
  ...was wondering if there is a FTP site that has tire safety and/or quality information. Perhaps there is a general consumer information source...
• Child safety seat question(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:23:16 -0900
  Will the list member that pmailed me yesterday with a question on child safety seat installation please resend the question. It ended up in...
• Fridge stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:08:30 -0600
  ...igniter thermocouple safety valve. I can get the first 2 very easily and quickly from GoWesty. However, the safety valve is a 4-6...
• RE: Help! Fridge won't start on propane...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 07 May 1996 10:39:34 -0400
  Rich said: (snipped away a lot of good ideas) >- pumping leftmost switch 15-20 times (also tried 25-30 times) >- holding safety button for...
• Help Needed on Manual to Auto Trans wiring problem.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:32:15 -0800
  ...I did not take the wiring from the van under advise from the List that the neutral safety switch wiring can be fabricated separately...
• safety vs. profit. WAS: Re: Ideal Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 22:49:35 -0500
  surely you're joking? Yeah, they'll be as concerned about safety as they need to be to avoid any big financial worries, but...
• Re: rear 3 point belts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:12:34 -0600
  ...There are a couple of safety seats on the market that are > rated for weights up to about 80lbs, they will provide a higher...
• FS: Poptop/Luggage Rack Seals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:43:13 -0600
  ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008
• Neutral Safety Switch...replacement Instructions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 16:19:32 -0700
  ...My Neutral Safety Switch needs replaced on my 1990 2.1L (Automatic Trans) Carat. Before I tackle this one...Anybody done it and have...
• Re: Safety wire hardware - was South America & Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:34 -0800
  At 1/23/2009 01:09 PM, Angus Gordon wrote: > > does anyone know of a source for metric drilled for safety wire bolts/nuts...
• Re: Removing the sliding window from its track and disassembly of side window (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 09:00:45 -0400
  ...its quit common to have to retrofit safety glass into old applications in my neck of the woods for safety reasons and well your...
• Re: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 14:45:15 -0500
  ...This safety progress is due to a variety of factors, > such as: > > =>Increased safety belt and motorcycle helmet use. > =>Anti-drunk driving efforts. > =>A...
• Re: gas can in your westy cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 13 May 2002 08:45:03 -0400
  ...I don't understand it all either, but it has been mentioned in several safety meetings here at DuPont, where safety is more important...
• Re: Shoulder belts WAS: Accurate subject lines.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:11:00 EST
  ...so the sliding door is not a critical safety feature? BenT
• Re: Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:44:32 -0500
  ...The most recent two generic dryers I bought had hex head plugs that could be removed for installing safety switches that normally are the...
• Re: Vanagon Lawsuit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:21:02 -0700
  ...Products liability law is more efficient manner of ensuring safety. The manufacturer is held liable for forseeable safety problems, things that they know or...
• Westy watertank fill safety lock key
  Historical mailing list - Dave Jones
  Fri, 17 May 2002 16:21:33 -0700
  ...I need the little plastic key to open the safety cover on the outside fill port for the water tank on an 87 Westy...
• Re: Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 10 May 2004 10:16:57 -0400
  ...Eric Stan Wilder wrote: >I've never heard of a safety plug on an air conditioner dryer. >I have seen a sight glass under...
• Re: Max Load Rating Calculation
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 13:25:06 -0400
  ...the max the vehicle axle is rated for 3000 pounds, plus 300 pounds or thereabouts for safety. In short car manufacturers know that folks...