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• 1,6-l. '79-'82 type 2 'pancake' engine in Bug
  Historical mailing list - Hanno Spoelstra
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:30:16 +0100
  ...I am trying to find out if the 1,6-l. '79-'82 type 2 'pancake' engine can be fitted in my '71 Bug...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:18:27 -0400
  A "loud motor type sound" can be the brushes riding against a poorly-machined commutator. It will either cause the softer carbon brushes to...
• Re: SPAM?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:31:40 -0700
  ...I just thought I was special to get such an excellent offer! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Type 2 hitch
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 21:08:06 -0900
  ...Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:35 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Type 2 hitch Boy, I seem to be asking a lot...
• Re: FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:06:26 -0600
  ...Mon, 30 Dec 2002 08:53:47 -0600 > >From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> > >Subject: FS Type IV High Lift cam, lifters, push rods...
• Suburu conversion manual and Subie powered airplane
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 20:50:32 -0400
  ...Bill Hall (Type A mechanic and airplane buider) 1280 3rd Ave E Apt 1 Owen Sound Ontario Canada N4K 2L5 [519] 372-1560 He...
• next CCC's date
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 09:39:05 -0800
  ...Westy (puke-eggnog-ivory) type 231 '74 Thing/Acalpulco (STILL undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 - soon to be...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:45:57 -0800
  The shift linkage change does not follow years, it follows transmission types. The way it attaches and works is very different at the tranny...
• Re: 009 Distributor in Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 17:57:47 -0400
  ...Wednesday, August 01, 2001 10:04 AM Subject: Re: 009 Distributor in Type IV > I'm not a disto expert, but I was under...
• Volkswagen camping festivities at the 27th BNNTA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:36:37 -0700
  ...August 26, 2012 1:25:12 PM PDT > To: "List - Type 2" <type2@type2.com> > Subject: [T2] A little help please! > > I'm not...
• I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:54:11 +0000
  ...216479&parId=9B02084A888884A6!216473&authkey=!AgZNbI03-fO6ehQ&Bpub=SDX.SkyDrive&Bsrc=Share&ref=thumb&type=1> [https://bn1302files.storage.live.com/y4pOFweKweYpYsAtC-W7ef-21KUHXlPdkslcjlmLs3xBjYz5w2O3ofIGew...
• It lives! (continued...)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 19:57:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Doesn't spew any oil (yet.) Two problems for the type4 gurus: Difficult to find/shift into 1st. Difficult to find/shift into 2nd...
• Re: Considering I4 swap: 1.8 89 Golf vs. 1.8 VW Fox (90?)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:14:52 -0500
  ...There are also a handful of links on the type2 server, but > unfortunately it's off-line at the moment. Check it in a...
• Re: Ideas for lifting water into the Westy water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:50:10 -0700
  ...I'm tellin' Ma. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Rear hatch (boot) release
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:15:35 -0700
  ...Northern Spotted Owl leg tendons work better than steel cable, BTW. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: 30-50 challenge
  Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
  Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:56:07 -0700
  ...1/2 full Tires: 225/60/16 ----------------------------------------------------------- Year: 1983 1/2 Type: 7 passenger Time: 10 sec pulling a 1% grade Engine: old ratty...
• parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:37:08 -0400
  parts for sale in North Carolina for 1984 vanagon and 1973 type 2 vanagon is med blue with dark blue and 1973 is orange...
• Buy of the day
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 17:23:52 -0700
  ...They also had two VW type mufflers. they were not vanagons but maybe a type 2 or bug. They were Kadrons, I saw a...
• Re: 1971 on Bring a Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Tue, 1 May 2018 21:30:14 -0500
  ...The type 1 came from 1100 to 1600 cc's and the type 4 was 1700-2000 cc's. The type 4 changeover was...
• Re: Westy Fire Extinguisher: Size? Type?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:50:37 -0600
  ...Tuesday, December 14, 2004 6:36 PM Subject: Westy Fire Extinguisher: Size? Type? > Went through and read quite a bit in the archives about...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#315235009: 4 alloy wheels Vanagon late VW Type 2
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 13:22:55 -0400
  ...4 alloy wheels Vanagon late VW Type 2 Seller: worker@prodigy.net Starts: Apr-22-00 10:10:10 PDT Ends: Apr-29-00...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:42:00 -0400
  ...Frank @ 410-672-0282. '67 rare Type 3 Karmann Ghia, complete for restoration, $500. 410-255-1324. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, VA --------------------- Type2 List Admin...
• 1.9 water pipe needed
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 07:58:33 -0500
  Hello all, this request is from the Type 2 list. Thanks, Tony From: VWBrain@aol.com Date: Wed Jul 10, 2002 10:09:13...
• Re: Is GEX Reputable
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 23:22:16 EDT
  ...8/28/00 10:20:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, djs@gene.com writes: << I have one of their engines (2.1 Type 4...
• Re: Weakly Statz ...Numbers don't add up! :)
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 18:09:42 -0700
  On Fri, 29 Mar 1996, Michael Ham '64 Type ][ wrote: : : 440/633 Type ][s : : Guess that means we have a TON of un-classifed...
• Valve failure on T3 watercooled
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 14:06:52 +0100
  ...Motorhome Monthly Magazine that the valves on this type of vehicle are made in 2 pieces, and it is common for them to fail...
• Re: "The List"
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:02:37 -0800
  ...A bug is a type 1. A vanagon is a type 2 plus. tim 81 westy "hulk" 83 7 assenger "Soon_to_be_gone...
• Fw: Busses By The Sea
  Historical mailing list - bugnut1
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:46:01 -0700
  ...bugnut1 <bugnut1@prodigy.net> To: <type2@type2.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 8:43 PM Subject: Busses By The Sea > At this time...
• Re: Auto ATF & Filter Change;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:19:55 -0700
  ...all ears on this subject. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" KG6RCR John...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:31:29 -0800
  ...Joy, if you want to learn more about car mechanics, ask them out for a beer. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• ANNOUNCE: Best of Type2 Archive
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 00:18:40 -0600
  I have uploaded the "Best of Type2" conglomeration to the web page. "Best" in my opinion only, but WTF... http://www.type2.com/best...
• Re: Snow handling of 412
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 18:48:17 -0500
  ...Since I've owned every other Type 4-powered vehicle (914, 912e, 2 Busses, and now an '82 Westfalia) I figured I needed one...
• Re: SPAM?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:59:43 -0700
  Special Olympics special? Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: installing new door seal
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 7 Aug 2011 10:02:19 -0400
  I don't know about the door seal, but as for the poptop seal- don't they sell the type with the expanding metal...
• friday campspace for lakeport volksfest?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 20:47:49 -0700
  ...Let me know asap.......... ---------------- /martha rubin <nrubin@s1.csuhayward.edu> '81 Westy (puke-eggnog-ivory) type 231 (?) '74 Thing/Safare/Acalpulco (even pukier camouflage...
• Re: [T2] Not breathing right
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 20 May 2001 20:15:21 -0700
  ...steph@uswest.net> To: <type2@type2.com> Cc: "Vanagon Mailing List" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 3:08 PM Subject...
• Re: No Vanagon or type 2 content but defiantly a interesting Volkswagen content
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 19:06:37 -0700
  ...Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:50 PM Subject: Re: No Vanagon or type 2 content but defiantly a interesting Volkswagen content � http://www.youtube...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:02:23 -0800
  ...Tuesday, February 19, 2013 3:43 PM Subject: Re: WTB: green tweed seat Just curious, �I thought tweed was a type of nubby wool...
• Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:48:11 -0400
  I recently got a pair of these for my '85 and I have very pleased. They rock! I already had H-4s (PIAA) and...
• Installing 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Evans
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:53:56 -0500
  Hello all- I am new to the wonderful world of Westfalia, having owned only passenger types prior. I am interested in installing an auxilliary...
• Re: TIICO Vodeo/CD
  Historical mailing list - Adam Brooks
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 13:06:02 -0500
  ...Thanks! Adam Brooks ------------------------ '59 Euro Type 1 '57 Euro Type 2 '86 Westy Syncro (now wrecked and leaking) www.mindspring.com/~adambrooks/buspage.htm...
• Motorcycle mounted on back of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 21:52:54 -0600
  ...What type of rack? What type of bike? I know some of you out there are doing it. I have a 260 lb. dual...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:16:39 -0700
  ...get one of those guys? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:05:01 -0400
  ...202-265-7050. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, VA --------------------- Type2 List Admin, Third Shift http://www.type2.com/bartnik/home.htm
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 16:18:56 +0100
  ...KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:<br><br> <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><font face="arial" size=2>Unfortunately, this part has recently become no...
• Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:36:07 -0800
  ...than some types of 3" wire reinforced hose and hose clamp. Apologies for the OT thread hijack! Neil. On 2/23/20, Alistair Bell...
• Re: [T2] B.N.N.T.A. upcoming event list...
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:09:18 -0400
  ...event reminder message onto the Vanagon List. > Could > someone on the Type 2 List who is also on the Vanagon List please forward > the...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...NOV 1987 Year of Recall: '88 Type of Report: Vehicle Summary: DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE...
• Which Type 2 to recommend?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:26:14 -0500
  ...By doing that he could better evaluate the various Type 2's and talk to their owners about their experiences. He had lots of...
• Fwd: =?utf-8?Q?RE: CST5418162ID - Fwd: Fast German Auto "New Product Update"?=
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 18:43:44 -0500
  ...Fast German Auto "New Product Update" >--=====================_25617964==_ >Content-Type: multipart/related; >type="text/plain"; >boundary="=====================_25617964==_.REL" >--=====================_25617964==_.REL >Content-Type: text/plain; charset...
• Re: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2006 17:22:31 EDT
  In a message dated 5/22/06 5:00:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: > . I would strongly recommend against using...
• "X" relay part numbers
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:58:06 -0800
  "X" relay 80-85 ,40 amp relay with .250" power legs, VW# 141 951 253B (type 53) "X" relay 86-91 ,40 amp relay...
• Can I carry a motorcycle on a Type III carrier?
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:37:27 -0500
  I have been looking at some of the Type III 2" hitch motorcycle carriers to carry an Enfield 500 that weighs 350#. Most specify...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:02:18 -0800
  Yeah, hey John, if you can out do me in asking stupid questions, good on ya. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: '? Steve Dolan- need contact info
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:24:11 -0400
  ...busesofthecorn.com www.pottsfamily.ca Pat Horrocks wrote: > He's a Type 2 guy, but 'hope someone on this list knows his current > whereabouts...
• Re: BNNTA - fw. from Bill Bowman
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:01:58 -0500
  ...Bowman" <bill@bnnta.com> > To: "List - Type 2" <type2@type2.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 1:25 PM > Subject: [T2] A little help...
• Re: WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Oct 2014 23:11:46 -0400
  ...Saturday, October 4, 2014 7:58 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type? I wasn't able to...
• Re: Nvc-but maybe future vans-pretty please VW
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 18:41:30 +1300
  ...and the Bay was sold in the US until 1979, wasn't it? All Type 2s are Transporters; Caravelle, Vanagon etc are optionlevel -designations...
• Re: vanagon manufacturer's upholstry types/codes
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:47:33 -0600
  ...anyhow, > does > anyone know the code for the late model vanagon upholstery? my seats > are > brown/tan velour type 1987. > thanks much, > jeff > syncro...
• Re: Fuel injector question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:01:28 -0600
  > No they do not. > > VW 023 906 031, Bosch 0280 150 116 > FITS: > Beetle w/FI 1.6 75-79 > Type 2 w/FI...