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• Re: Tire Pressure With Different Tire Types - A question for Dennis Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:32:15 -0400
  So Dennis, what pressures are you using in your 215/65-16 tires? What brand/type are they? I'm using Michelin Hydroedge 215...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:53:31 -0700
  My 2 cents on this... Do it yourself. It's an easy job, that only takes a couple of minutes. Get an OE filter...
• Re: Michelin MXT's
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 21:28:30 -0700
  Depends on the kind of snow! There are about 500 types of snow ranging from new to old and from dry to wet. No...
• Re: What type of paint is original on our Bays??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:34:11 EST
  ...dated 12/22/07 2:56:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, courtneyhook@SHAW.CA writes: > Just wondering what was the original type of paint...
• Re: filling in sanded surface/touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:58:36 -0800
  At 02:33 PM 10/27/2002, you wrote: >Yep, ToothPaste is a very fine abrasive for cleanup and polishing many >things including plastics...
• Re: Another battery question...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jan 1996 08:51:25 -0800
  ...the battery compartment is only about 7.25" high. I think that the proper battery type is Group 41. -Mark McCulley >I stopped by...
• Re: Type 2 w/ Rabbit engines?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Estern
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 23:46:12 -0500
  I've driven those type 2s; they're a common rental van in Mexico. I knew they were water cooled because I saw the...
• spark plugs and fuel economy ???
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 12:00:37 -0800 (PST)
  OK, So I heard someone talking on the VW list about one type of spark plug giving "better fuel economy" (better MPG) than another...
• Re: MIME Message!--should be a non-problem!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 May 2000 04:43:59 +0200
  Tobin Copley wrote: > The Type2 list (for 68-79 VW buses) has run for *years* with the > server removing anything that is not text...
• Re: bothersome <s & >s
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:59:08 -0800
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Joy Hecht typed...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:33:10 -0800
  Mrs Squirrel knows nothing about orthodonty. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: Anybody use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:58:55 -0700
  ...you are not in California. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:08:57 -0500
  Do you guys think that Scott likes screw type clamps better than crimp-on clamps? ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > Hi Mike...
• Re: More oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:36:35 -0500
  ...Wednesday, April 28, 2004 11:25 AM Subject: Re: More oil cooler > As I was looking for adapters to replace the oil filter for...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 May 2011 15:26:20 -0400
  At 02:25 PM 5/21/2011, Jeff Schwaia wrote: >A quality click-type torque wrench is not as "iffy" as you may think...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:38:28 -0800
  Cool! What is the type of screen door beading? Anyone? Thanks, Philippe On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:35:48 -0500 Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW...
• Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 13 May 2020 13:29:37 -0700
  ...For a 2wd Westfalia that is sometimes driven on rough bumpy or washboard type dirt roads, which type of oil + gas charged shock will...
• Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 19:26:14 -0500
  ...are the > locking type.I would much rather have the non-locking type and > pay something less than the 25-35 bucks I've...
• Re: Darling (not me sweetie)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:52:42 -0700
  ...done an excellent job of firewalling all types of spam. At 01:10 PM 10/14/2002, you wrote: >alright....somebody got another virus...
• Re: Honda Vamos LocoBoy Type II.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:28:13 -0800
  Looks like the Dodge/Fargo vans of the late Sixties! :) On Jan 22, 2008 4:01 AM, Peter T. Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote...
• Which oil for rebuilt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Thu, 3 Sep 1998 09:17:14 +0100
  I have just had a rebuilt exchange engine for my 1981 camper - Type CU 2 Litre Air-cooled and it is using HD20 oil...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:43:16 EST
  This is not Syncro related Almost all (pre-fuel injection) Type I engined VW's have fuel filters over the engine. It's right...
• time for tool tips!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:46:13 -0500
  ...it's by Vector and is a Type J Filter Wrench. on the backside, it says "Type J 76mm - 14 flutes". this happens to...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:11:45 -0800
  ...That's a stupid answer. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:31:07 -0700
  ...Wed, Mar 10, 2010 8:31 am > Subject: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon > > Does anyone know if the...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 18 May 2019 17:08:08 -0400
  ...The plier type tool for clamps requires the clamp orientation to be optimal to work while the cable type might be more forgiving. This...
• Re: how do you get super glue off velour?
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:55:47 -0500
  ...Mike At 11:10 PM 3/21/2003 -0500, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >terry needs help >Subj: [vanagon] Ok--My Turn For A question...
• CCC's June 14th trip
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 12:45:15 -0700
  ...puke-eggnog-ivory) type 231? '74 Thing/Acalpulco (real puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 - will sell...
• Re: Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 23:16:24 EST
  ...to me all the VW rolling boxes up to 1991 are Type 2s...(my schoolbus is a Type 2 hehe; the small van cutaway...
• Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:06:31 -0700
  ...Ghost) 1994 Subaru Legacy wagon (the hearse) (past) 1976 type 2 (Marigold) 1970 type 2 (the blue bomb) 1968 Chevy P/U (Sarah Beth...
• Slightly OT (for the Vanagon campers types)
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:19:21 -0800
  ...Orchard Supply Hardware has some camping type items at 50% of while supplies last until 2/7. Like 16oz. propane for $1.79. This...
• Type 2 campout / IVWA Spring Nationals in North Carolina this weekend
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 13:05:59 -0700
  Southeastern list members, FYI, the 1st annual type 2 campout (vanagons and EVs are welcomed) and the IVWA Spring Nationals are in North Carolina...
• Re: Click type torque wrench
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:23:25 +0600
  >Its a Hazet, beautifully finished, click type, 20 - 170 Nm. Must cost a > >Alistair > Aren't these the people that made the little tool...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 09:18:31 -0400
  ...Bus or van, Type 2, > Type 4 would fit the bill for this, as long as it could reach and sustain 32 > lbs psi...
• Re: Fireplace
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 9 May 2007 06:37:52 -0700
  ...Victorian-era styling. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: Thanks for cooling system info
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 16:57:34 -0700
  ...Are they related so that replacing the level sensor would affect the coolant temp reading? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:10:49 -0700
  ...of 2 >> "can" type battery isolators etc. adversely affect the alternator >> regulator? >> >> Thanks >> >> Neil. >> >> On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 5:21 AM, Dennis...
• Re: building a more powerful v.w. engine.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Morrow
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 13:50:08 -0600
  ...Depending on the engine, and cost of the engine, maybe take a 1800cc or 2000cc type IV, leave it stock other than convert to...
• 81 Westy questions with Pica
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 7 May 2003 08:45:42 -0700
  ...type 4 engine? There are no VW markings, the only markings I can make out are on the cover & there are: 8MM USA 2...
• Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 21:37:18 -0800
  ...Friday, February 28, 2014 11:59 PM Subject: Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers The Type III's were more comfortable than their Type I...
• Re: More email trouble
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 08:59:49 -0700
  ...My theory is that gerry gets into petty squabbles with assorted domains at random times. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• alternators ... can't tell the players without a scorecard!!! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 21:40:26 -0500
  ...interpreted with the help of the following example: Type Code Example: K X () 14V 35A 20 K - housing outer diamter: G = 100...109mm K...
• Re: Auxilliary batteries
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:41:40 +0100
  ...I=E2=80=99m looking at 3 = > alternatives: > 1- get 1 of the same battery type > 1- 2 acid type 6V batteries in series...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 May 2012 12:52:51 -0400
  On 5/25/2012 8:23 AM, pickle vanagon wrote: > What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp...
• Re: rage against the machine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 09:17:21 -0600
  ...Jim On Jan 2, 2007, at 9:08 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > Some unknown type of video plugin is required to see it on...
• Friday Fun: Pit Stops
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 May 2014 05:56:20 -0500
  ...Jim *.com/photo.phpv=627899877302029&set=vb.384582714967081&type=2&theater*<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=627899877302029&set=vb.384582714967081&type=2...
• VW Vanagon ProTraining Fuel systems Type 2 Book on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
  Sat, 27 May 2000 09:04:26 EDT
  List, I have a VW Vanagon ProTraining Fuel systems Type 2 Book on Ebay for bid. Low reserve! This is the Dealer only book...
• Re: WTB: rear bumper, 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 16:57:16 -0700
  ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. KG6RCR Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > The chrome on...
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:24:17 -0700
  Thanks, everyone, for the pointers to folks selling the truck types. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
  Wed, 15 May 2002 01:23:17 -0500
  ...two different types metals...one acts as - other as + in time they'll corriod.. Mike At 12:36 AM 5/15/2002 -0500, Terry...
• Type 2s battery in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 16:39:47 -0700
  > The original TYpe II's had the battery in this location-- > makes you wonder why they moved it out of the engine compartment > in...
• Re: RATS!! All that work, now Dometic won't cool on LP
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:41:44 -0700
  ...instant coffee? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer...
• Re: Low-voltage alarm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:42:02 -0700
  ...Discharging or charging too fast will also damage batteries. > > Dennis Batteries are fuzzy. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84...
• Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
  Historical mailing list - ray
  Fri, 19 May 2006 15:14:49 -0700
  ...TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE-25...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:42:04 -0700
  What I'm trying to figure out is "Type de carburant" (Fuel Type). What in the world is "Essence"? A new, boutique type of...
• Re: DC area Vanagon party Saturday
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:56:24 -0800
  And talking about sports, manly sports, which means 'Merican type sports not foreign type sports. Or for burning Type I engine cases. Much the...
• Re: Recommended "Club" Type Security Device for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:33:50 EST
  ...20/2006 12:59:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, cxp36@YAHOO.COM writes: >I'd be interested to hear recommendations on a "Club" type...
• Re: 2010 VW Doka
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:19:48 -0800
  ...Sunday, January 10, 2010 1:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: 2010 VW Doka Generic pickup, unrelated to the Type 2...
• Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 19:22:22 -0700
  ...Thursday, October 18, 2001 2:09 PM Subject: Re: Type 2 Rear Axle nut coming loose? > So why does that make the axle come...
• Re: type 4 bearing # Question
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 16:42:12 -0700
  ...find the right dizzy? Site Heavily Updated Sep 22, 2002! Now with Type 3 & Type 4 Dizzy Listings! http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm...