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• Re: vanagon SUNROOF production runs (in the US) and vanagon sunroof trivia...
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:54:30 -0800
  ...We worked on a late model Type 2 a couple of months ago. New paint on the outside, decent job. And I noticed the...
• unclas : Newbie from the UK
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 13:58:17 -0400
  ...Friday, April 12, 2002 1:19 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Newbie from the UK Hi Tony, I'm really glad...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:09:50 -0700
  ...Tue, 11 Feb 2003 18:16:33 -0600 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride? > > Wear beard, flannel shirts...
• Re: '86 up brake improvent on vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 00:50:13 -0700
  ...Larger caliper and pads, floating type mounting. front brake parts that were changed from 85: 1. caliper 2. rotors 3. brake hoses 4. steering...
• decal removal
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:35:44 -0700
  ...I bought and used a rubber (eraser type) wheel and used it at slow RPM last night. However it just turned the decal to...
• Re: how do you clean engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 21:19:18 -0500
  ...Jim On Apr 6, 2005, at 8:49 PM, karen d wrote: > How does one clean the plastic cover for engine. I have 84...
• what is deal with "d" ecu
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:00:36 -0400
  hey all, what is the deal with "D" type ecu and idle control unit?? does this really make a difference especially in an 87...
• [NVC] Focusing Beam table lamp
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:36:17 -0600
  ...a small bright circle about 2 inches in diameter or so. If anyone knows of a particular type or brand, I would really appreciate...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...Bug,Type 3 1969 on 113 501 283 2 Rear wheel bearing inner(6206) Bug,Type 3 1969 on 211 501 283 2 Rear...
• Re: [NVC] Off-Topic, need tow kit for a Volvo
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:31:23 EDT
  ...2008 2:49:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: not pmail here...............but easy to find good receiver type hitch...
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:37:58 +1100
  ...Oettinger 3.2 6 cylinder WBX engines. >They talk about the popularity of the type 25 in Europe(and the type 2) hope >some...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:47:58 -0700
  ...Tuesday, April 21, 2009 5:28 PM > Subject: Trans swap between Vanagons > > > Anybody know if an 81 Air Cooled Vanagon 4 Speed transmission with...
• Re: 30-50 challenge
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:55:31 -0500
  ...Tranny is a Weddle rebuild from 2001 with a 4.57 R/P making it pretty slow from 30-50; 40-60 would be...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:06:29 -0800
  ...2013-02-10, at 12:29 PM, Ben T wrote: > Anything is possible but the pump in question is a higher pressure type which...
• EveryBus 2000 Event Caravan list
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 22:41:21 -0500
  ...Jeff Stewart Fonman4277@aol.com Virginia Central Jeff jeffburks@mindspring.com DC area Bob rbusick@dutkogroup.com Steve dworkin@lenti.type2.com Ohio Aaron...
• A nice one becomes available...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 11:25:00 -0500
  ...I thought someone here might be interested in adding it to their Type 2 fleet! The price for this ready to drive/camp/show...
• Re: Tail pipe
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:39:37 -0700
  ...Granted, I live in Southern California, but I travel extensively throughout the country at most anytime of the year, through most types of weather...
• vc install/alignment?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:35:23 -0800
  ...like mark it so the same holes line up when you reinstall it? 2. "align front final drive [front differential] in longitudinal direction and...
• Re: Camp stove input requested
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:57:41 -0800
  ...Not interested in super large free standing "Camp > Chef" > or "Rocky Mountain Range" types. > - Fuel type doesn't matter (Propane or White Gas OK...
• want ads from LiMBO ... For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 27 Jul 95 23:11:18 CDT
  ...could be restored. $300. (203) 482-1740 1968-70 misc type 4 & 2 parts. includes camper interior. Murk (203) 268-8881 1978 2-liter...
• Re: Importation of a van 'already here'
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:47:30 -0700
  ...moz-cite-prefix">On 8/16/2022 4:41 PM, Adam Grove wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:CAPKbwhN5sgGjM3bdz-UTz_Rr3CcVB60thjRVScpbUK2dz-G...
• Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:05:31 -0500
  ...Friday, December 21, 2012 12:00 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions Failing temp sensor...
• Re: Parts Place and neat tools
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 18 Feb 97 08:19:45 -0500
  ...Their catalog is a must for any mechanical type who works on any type of car. Their number is 714-693-7666 fax 714...
• Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:37:04 -0800
  First off, I take back anything I ever said about the air-cooled Type IV engine being more difficult to work on while installed...
• Re: Brake Pads Worn At An Angle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 25 May 2015 09:54:23 -0700
  ...On Mon, May 25, 2015 at 6:10 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Since those pads had a silencing pad on the...
• Re: Lug Nut Tightening Comments (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 18:59:20 -0500
  ...Sears a > 1/2" > drive 19 mm black impact socket and $19.99 for a 1/2" drive beam > type > torque wrench). These sockets...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:24:30 -0500
  That's interesting, I owned a 1972 Mercedes 280SEL 4.5 with D-Jtronics FI system and the Oetiker clamps were still tight on...
• Re: Pesky lighters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:15:55 -0800
  ...But snooting is needed It's looking like matches, then! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Oil drain plug washer?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Edwards
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:30:59 -0600
  ...On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 8:45 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Jonathon, mechanics I have consulted use copper washers. I forget the...
• Re: Pilot Bearing...Out!, Another Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 95 8:11:20 MST
  ...Note that there are 2 types of pistons on the market right now for the type 4 (bus, type 4, and porsche 914) engines...
• Re: video of burning Westy. sad
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:25:59 -0800
  ...Friday, December 30, 2011 10:13 PM Subject: Re: video of burning Westy. sad > it's not really the fuel hoses so much .. > it...
• Re: [T2] AFC injection problem
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 2 Jul 2002 21:08:39 -0400
  ...there......24.5 centrifugal and 11 vacuum = 35 degrees advance..so 40 is 2 degrees under max.............. 40 total is in spec. Type 1...
• Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:15 +1200
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:15:00 -0400
  ...amp-hours...), and charges in "2-5 hours, depending on computer usage." > >Just be sure & buy the "bulletproof" type. > >Not necessary... the glass ones...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:24:13 -0700
  ...Should be able to get 40F difference. > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Re: More & More Info on Copper Core German Radiators
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:52:53 -0600
  ...jimt On Wednesday, Oct 2, 2002, at 06:45 America/Denver, George Goff wrote: \renewing a van. Whether purchased from a VW specialty shop...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:50:57 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR JordanVw@AOL.COM typed: > In a message dated 4/16/07 12:58:26 PM Eastern Daylight...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 22:41:24 -0500
  <000801c05e17$99162d00$14a6fea9@900b><006f01c05e1f$b2eabfe0$4ca0e0d8@wd100 0086onem> <p05010402b651a448b3bc@[209.220.56.150]> <00a601c05e43$b887c820$4ca0e0d8@wd1000086onem> Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 19...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:43:19 -0800
  ...Southbound I5 between San Juan Capistrano and Oceanside trips lightly along at 80+ mph. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Re: '81 valve covers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:29:33 -0400
  ...1.9/2.1L Vanagons take Beetle valve covers, which are available from Volkswagen/Brazil (as well as aftermarket suppliers). The Type 4 valve...
• REGISTRATION to Syncro de Mayo 2009 - NOW OPEN TO ALL Vanagons, Buses.
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:59:22 -0400
  ...Vanagons, regardless of whether they're 2WD or 4WD. Also welcomed will be Sportsmobiles, Sprinters, and "Mogfest type" 4x4 vehicles like Mogs, Pinzgauers, and...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:44:15 -0700
  ...Friday, September 22, 2000 10:39 AM Subject: Oil & Antifreeze > I'm hearing from a lot of people on the list about different types...
• Re: ECU NEEDED - me too!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:22:10 -0400
  ...Same type of van - 2.1L digifant '87 Westy - let me know if you find any extra - Thanks, Marla >From: Sidney White <Jeanon@AOL...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:27:23 -0500
  Wide whitewalls, narrow whitewalls, blackwalls, ...... ? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:51 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Or shoulder pad blazers...
• Re: VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:33:49 -0500
  ...Benny boy wrote: >Here is an interesting picture that i made, 2 companies, 2 boxer type >engine, 20 years of technological difference. > >WARNING! the...
• Re: Deciphering German Part Deux ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Brian L. Zahn
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 22:23:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Heizg Typ 2/255 APrute ~ S45 - What is this? Has something to do with the heating type (Heizung = heater). > Fargest-Nr. 226163526 - Someone said...
• Re: ??? LUG NUTS & FRETTING CORROSION???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 22:51:48 +1200
  On a 57 Split I once bent a cross-type lugwrench so that the arm ending in the socket used was twisted almost 360...
• Re: fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 00:33:51 +1300
  >I once had a 12 cyl Jaguar E-type and the electric fuel pump went out. >The unit itself was garbage... as was most...
• FS 87 bus $2450 Tampa, FL area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 22:11:49 -0600
  ...R100003803+Q25 9137702 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL, 99000 Miles, 2,450.00/OBO Type Passenger minivan Options Exterior Color - Blue - Light Interior Color - Blue...
• Re: is it Friday yet?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:54:51 -0400
  ...Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:15:47 -0400 http://www.auto-rv.com/default.asp?area=browsedetail&adname=CM7090429 (s.b.from the type...
• FS: blue middle seat, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 20:03:06 -0700
  I still have a blue 2 person slide in middle seat I don't need anymore. It is the better GL type that has...
• Re: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:25:53 -0800
  True! A little pricey though IMO and since my front seats are later MY tan colour captain type..... Neil. On Tue, Feb 19, 2013...
• tire replacemant manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:31:20 -0500
  ...Dennis http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual.pdf
• Re: Upper ControlArmBushing ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Dec 2015 19:23:54 -0500
  ...Upper ControlArmBushing ? Has anyone on the List tried these yet ? http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=24312&type=
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:09:49 -0400
  So where can this marvel be had for pennies? And how difficult is the install? Thanks Dave On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3...
• Re: Best Vanaogon Brake Pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 08 May 95 09:13:03 EDT
  ...I've been back 4 times and they still can't fix the damn thing (noises of 2 types) and keep saying they were...
• Re: Air cooled blocks
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 02:58:27 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-20 17:37:20 EST, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << Can't use the type 4 engine in your...
• Re: O2 sensor stuff
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 21:05:15 -0600
  ...Chris in Mid-TN ICQ# 5944649 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia (almost done) 1965 VW Beetle with a Type IV power (perpetual project) 1949 Chevy 3100...
• Re: Push-rod tube "expandable" type?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 21:09:43 -0800
  ...Part number 025 109 337. $19.95 each (minus 5% listmember > discount if order is over $50). > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > (215...
• Re: browser change
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:44:10 -0500
  ...type 'www.paypal.com' in your browser's address bar yourself, you're safe. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL...