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  • Re: XM 1000 by Xantrex
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:37:46 -0700
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Mark C typed...
  • Re: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:55:40 -0700
    ...Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:36 AM Subject: Re: Exhaust cylinder studs & threadlock > Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) typed: >> I got a chuckle out of...
  • I have some Gas Heater Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 01:28:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...Misc pages from Eberspacher Heater manual, type BN2, models 20-1215 (6V) and 20-1216 (12V); these are for 1500-1600cc type IIIs. Total...
  • Platinum Cat heater
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:40:24 EST
    ...This has an advantage over the non-vented types and interior condensation is eliminated Non-vented types condense 3-4gallons of water per hour...
  • Major engine problems
    Historical mailing list - jay wade
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:26:56 -0800
    ...type 2? &nbsp;Would it be worth it?<BR> Does the water-cooled Vanagon engine have more power than my 2.0L type IV...
  • Re: Coil Confusion
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:57:39 EDT
    Steve; Bentley talks about this, page 28.30a in my book. The prong type is the replacement "new style". Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken...
  • Re: engine swaps... Transporter the name
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:33:23 +1300
    ...Every Type 2 is a Transporter, from 1949 to 2002 and counting. This includes all "Vanagons", whether or not that were sold as Transporters...
  • Re: rocker arms
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Mon, 14 May 2001 20:36:57 -0500
    ...Monday, May 14, 2001 7:23 PM Subject: rocker arms > I, too, am curious for the answer on the type 1 rocker arms working...
  • For sale---westy tent and trailer and more
    Historical mailing list - John
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 14:59:14 -0400
    In Ont im selling off all my Type 2 and Vanagon stuff. Add on tent set up about 8 times..no rips no mold...
  • 71' bus type vehicle (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 16 Apr 1995 15:09:40 -0500 (CDT)
    ...71' bus type vehicle its got dual Kadrons on a 1776cc motor. The carbs need a rebuild and to be sync'd. Have never...
  • Re: What's that?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:58:40 -0700
    RE: RVs defined http://rvweblog.com/2008/09/17/rv-types-defined/
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:08:36 -0400
    ...2.3% aluminum, 1% silicon a bit of zinc and manganese and, you guessed it. Magnesium. <http://www.northerndiecast.com/mcalloy.htm> The type...
  • Re: Slightly OT (for the Vanagon campers types)
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:49:40 -0800
    ...Sunday, January 31, 2016 10:19 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Slightly OT (for the Vanagon campers types) http://www.osh.com...
  • Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 10 May 1999 21:23:31 -0500
    ...vw diesel engine in old type 2 >Michael Sullivan wrote: > >> Dear Martin, >> >> Actually, they recently stopped production in Puebla MX and moved all T2...
  • O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:39:13 -0500
    ...It showed this type reading with the original sensor issue and the new sensor issue. My thoughts are that the problem might be with...
  • Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 2 Feb 2004 16:58:08 EST
    ...They talk about the popularity of the type 25 in Europe(and the type 2) hope some of more of this comes across the...
  • 77 type 2 camper
    Historical mailing list - Colin Northcott
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 19:47:14 -0700
    ...Are they worth anything????? Thanks Colin in Edmonton Alberta 77 type 2 camper -- Todd R. Schroeder |This is not the luggage ticket (baggage todds...
  • Barn Door Registry.
    Historical mailing list - Klaus Jacobsen
    Mon, 29 Jul 1996 17:03:56 +-200
    I any of you out there owns a Barndoor (pre-55 type 2, not a real barn = door). And would like to add them...
  • Re: EuroVan Types
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:44:35 -0500 (EST)
    Here's the brief rundown of US model types: 1993 CL - Base model, 7 passenger - 3 in rear, two in middle, 2 in front...
  • Re: 84 seat removal?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Jan 2000 12:21:48 EST
    ...youre talking about "center pedestal type captains seats" but i will tell you how to remove the middle 2 person bench seat from a...
  • Re: LP pressure way too high--help request
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 1 Jul 2007 17:49:48 -0700
    ...Sunday, July 01, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: Re: LP pressure way too high--help request > Loren Busch typed: >> ... now I know I'm...
  • Re: Pasat
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 1994 15:25:02 -0400 (EDT)
    ...parts (read the 18 to 22 get rubber in all gears...take off all of your muffler types) have been ordering the "Rallye Golf...
  • Re: short film about a bus...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
    Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:44:20 -0800
    ...egroups.com>; <vw-lt@egroups.com>; <type2@type2.com>; <vintagebus@vintagebus.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 6:16 PM Subject: short film about...
  • Re: <VV> Re: [oletrucks] General Sway bar question
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Robert Hill
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 15:48:11 -0600
    ...Monday, February 19, 2001 3:30 PM To: Holly and Chris Mills; 914@rennlist.org; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; honda-crv@egroups.com; hooligan...
  • connecting rod bolts on 2.1L wasserboxer engine
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Sat, 30 May 1998 14:39:30 -0700
    ...Does anyone know if the connecting rod bolts on the 2.1L waterboxer engine are of the stretch type? I am about to begin...
  • Re: 411 & 412: 911 of vans?, mullets, was: Porsche 6 cyl
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 7 Jan 2000 18:18:19 -0500
    ...What do they cost, $250 or so? But seriously, it was my neighbors purchase of a '71 411 Station Wagon that cemented me with...
  • Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 18 May 2019 16:20:22 -0400
    ...My Subie conversion has a multitude of hose clamps of both types, screw and spring. The spring type clamps have not leaked, but many...
  • Re: Torque Wrench
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 11:11:50 -0700
    At 09:53 AM 10/05/2002, you wrote: >Mechanics develop what some jokingly call "torque arm" after some months >of using a torque...
  • Re: Google Pages
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:10:15 -0600
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Tom Buese typed...
  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:02:41 -0700
    If I'm thinking of the same tool, I've used that ell shaped pic type tool and also the simple straight type for...
  • Re: Bonehead TDI question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:56:51 -0700
    ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San...
  • WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:45:05 -0700
    ...It has seen less than 2 thousand miles but seems to work ok. Can anyone confirm if this is the correct type? https://picasaweb...
  • see ya on type2
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Aug 1996 12:01:45 -0400 (EDT)
    Hey now Over the past weeks since the creation of the Type II mailing list, the content of the Vanagon list has been getting...
  • Re: Headlight improvements ?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 10:15:48 EST
    In a message dated 11/2/00 2:13:05 AM, tberk@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << The crimp connectors, . . . fill them with some type of...
  • Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
    Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:58:22 -0500
    ...Looked to be about 1/2''. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74...
  • Re: A kinky Subi picture
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:33:40 -0600
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Ben typed: >> Wait...
  • Re: Westy Fresh water tank.... grommets
    Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
    Wed, 8 Jul 2015 16:05:05 -0400
    ...2015 3:49 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Westy Fresh water tank.... grommets Good afternoon, Does anyone happen to know what type...
  • Re: Coolant Changing Man Pages (F)
    Historical mailing list - James Cook
    Sun, 2 Apr 1995 18:32:36 -0700 (PDT)
    On Sun, 2 Apr 1995, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > >Can anyone fax me a copy of the manual pages for > >changing/flushing/bleeding coolant, etc...
  • Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:19:37 -0700
    ...Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:11 AM Subject: Re: Need epoxy type suggestion... > In a message dated 8/31/05 12:59:32 AM...
  • Re: SPAM?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:50:50 -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: Parents Finally See the Light!!!
    Historical mailing list - tom riis
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:22:44 PDT
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, vintagebus@type2.com >Subject: Parents Finally See the Light!!! >Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:48:21 -0400 > >Howdy. I...
  • Re: Whiff of propane - (Probably NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:26:29 -0700
    ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Dennis Haynes typed: > Disconect the 2 copper lines. Loosen the 2 nuts holdng the tank near the...
  • Fuel Pump Noise
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Thu, 5 Jan 2012 20:49:28 -0500
    ...In February 2011 I replaced all the fuel lines and "upgraded" to the canister type filter, which is installed on the outlet side of...
  • Re: Headlights: 2D1 types to Euro H4 types?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:06:01 -0400
    ...Snazzy. > > The existing lamps are sealed beam* size type 2D1 lenses with halogen > bulbs behind them. > > I'm wondering if something like Bus Depot...
  • CD Ignition
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 19 Nov 96 22:15:51 EST
    ...For me, that sounds like a godsend as I've been getting crappy mileage anyway, a 25% increase could get me up near 20...
  • Re: Power for PCs (eg Mac) in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 2 Jun 2000 03:06:35 -0400
    At 01:35 6/2/2000, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >2-6-2000 >How about running a full-size computer in the van, say when...
  • Re: Monster Vanagon Westy
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 19 Apr 2014 19:53:37 -0400
    ...photos/a.250519304993780.55119.152740 > 904771621/651825824863124/?type=1 > < > https://www.facebook.com/PNWSpringmeet/photos/a.250519304993780.55119.15274 > 0904771621/651825824863124/?type=1&theater...
  • AWD conversion
    Historical mailing list - ForestDweller
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 17:22:55 -0700
    ...What kind of mileage does one of these get, as opposed to the 2wd/4wd lockable hub type? For that matter, what kind of...
  • Re: VW T2 Vanagon Do it Yourself Camper book?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 16 Nov 2002 15:15:47 +1300
    ...The Vanagon is a T3 Type 2. The T2 Type 2 is the earlier Bay van. T1 is the Split. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
  • Re: Friday. So . . . bumper sticker Q?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 17:26:29 -0800
    ...On 1/26/07, Mike Rocket J Squirrel Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > I saw a bumper sticker on a Type 2 a...
  • Re: Friday--Money making idea
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:12:04 -0500
    ...Jim On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:58 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: > Jim Felder typed: >> Selling a bumper sticker that says "my other car...
  • Re: Long brake-line
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:51:20 -0400
    At 01:47 AM 7/15/2009, Bruce Todd wrote: >connects to - some type of cylinder roughly somewhere underneath the front >passenger seat. That...
  • Re: [T2] Some more on "measuring deck height"
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 13 Mar 2003 15:30:27 -0800
    ...Bolen" <dbolen@shockwaverider.com> To: "Tom Young" <tomyoung1@attbi.com> Cc: <type2@type2.com>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 1...
  • 1985 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 May 96 19:19:32 CDT
    ...Is $1,250 a good deal for a 1985 Vanagon w/ 115,000 miles? Is it too good of a price, that is should...
  • Re: proper Aux battery type size?
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:55:35 -0500
    ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- Robert, that url for Optima doesn't load. Is it correct?? Thanks John Rodgers '85 GL Driver. -------- REPLY...
  • Re: [VB] early pressure plates vrs. later ones
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 12:51:32 EDT
    ...have had nothing but trouble with the diaphram type clutches in pre-1968 buses. The 200mm nine sping pressure plates with matching sized spring...
  • Re: Double T Trouble
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Oct 2001 13:00:06 EDT
    ...type of replacement in the future. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242 [text...
  • Re: Why can't I name my Bus??
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:08:57 -0700
    ...He has a lot of Vanagons. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
  • Re: Snow handling of 412
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 23:14:10 -0800
    ...The seats are >ergonomically designed, broad, and VERY comfortable. > >Since I've owned every other Type 4-powered vehicle (914, 912e, 2 >Busses, and...
  • Re: [SVXVanagon] traveling...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 23:11:55 +1200
    ...on rails).</div> <div><br></div> <div>The last rear-engined Type 2 threatened to be fun (because it too handled)... so VW pulled...