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  • Re: Hitches, Racks, and Stereos?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:12:17 -0400
    ...I'd like a modified South African type, with a 2 inch receiver hitch instead of the J hook ball. Maybe that's what...
  • westfalia stool aka port-a-pot
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Sun, 5 Jan 2003 22:43:00 -0600
    ...potti cover/stool that is loosely based on the westfalia design, type 2 or bus. it works great; at night we don't wake...
  • Re: oh, dear, more nonsense! RE: please post pictures!
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:41:29 -0800
    ...that prose. > > Hey! > > > > (Fuss, fume.) > > > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > 74 Utility...
  • Re: 9-pass vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Jun 1996 23:31:43 -0600
    ...James >James writes: > >>All 9-passenge vans had a partition behind the front seat > > >That was certainly true of the T1 Type 2s and...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Oct 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1252)
    Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:12:13 -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...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:21 -0700
    ...C5D0A779.4EDD%25dave.arthur@nscc.ca" type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Is there an advantage to running synthetic in a WBX 2.1 over conventional...
  • Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:02:56 -0400
    ...Jim Akiba On 8/2/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > John Meeks typed: > > > > > Until that Magical Wiki appears the post is...
  • Re: Electrial questions...
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sun, 24 May 1998 17:27:05 -0700
    At 03:17 PM 5/24/98 -0400, William Carden wrote: >Can someone tell me what the electric device is under the receptacle is...
  • Plans for interesting Westy roof rack
    Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
    Thu, 15 May 2003 07:52:04 -0400
    This came off the Type 2 list a few years back, but should transfer to the Vanagon with little modification. This is for those...
  • Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, definitely long, certainly poin...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:28:46 -0700
    Oops. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc...
  • Re: Vanagon list archive search.... So slow???
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:10:46 -0400
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Kai Mei typed...
  • Probably have not seen one of these
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Mon, 8 Feb 2016 10:47:58 -0500
    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/gallery/49327/Volkswagen-Type-2-Camping-Car.html -- Mm
  • Re: 2.1 WBX eating coolant.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:10:54 -0700
    ...Well then it seemed that only it was only the screw type or worm gear type hose connections that were causing the problem-- Not...
  • Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:59:20 -0800
    It's a Type III Essentially the same engine used on bugs and busses of the day except there is an extra hole for...
  • Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:27:38 -0700
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Loren Busch typed...
  • Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:59:23 -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...
  • Fw: Bus sighting!
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Fri, 10 Oct 1997 13:54:26 -0400
    ...Sean Bartnik <sbart7kb@www.mwc.edu>; type2@type2.com <type2@type2.com> Date: Friday, October 10, 1997 1:42 PM Subject: Re: Bus sighting...
  • Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - tmiller
    Sat, 16 Oct 2004 10:47:44 -0400
    <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1...
  • Re: Project Decision
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 12:53:34 -0400
    ...September 20, 1995 01:27:09 Document Type: ASCI, Document Class: MEMO Author: Comment: Project Decision Level: 1, Number : 1 Maybe you Gals and...
  • Re: Heading into hell (up 395) -- any last words of advice?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:50:07 -0700
    ...Sound and timely advice! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 13:30:46 -0700
    ...type of gear oil used, engine type, is it a rebuilt, by who, etc. My buddy has at least 400,000 KM's (250...
  • Re: Synchro Crew Cab
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
    Sun, 12 Nov 1995 01:05:28 -0500 (EST)
    ...Third bought it for $20,000 US. Larry ===________\ Columbus /_] [__][__]| Alpha Phi Omega Area .|_|---------| "Bearly Muven" Type Twos ^(*)=====(*)= Leadership-Friendship-Service
  • Re: Roof racks for 76 Type II?
    Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
    Tue, 23 Apr 1996 14:32:46 -0700
    bill (w.r.) crick wrote: > > Anyone have any reccomendation on what kind of roof racks will fit a > 76 Type II non camper. I...
  • jiffy lube
    Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 17:21:36 -0400
    ...I see a jiffylube type oil change sticker in the window. I have had to use my 1/2 in. air gun to get...
  • Nos Type IV case found
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 11:58:57 -0500
    ...NOS type IV CU style cases (have port for fuel pump). The cost about $480 without shipping (which may be up to $290 for...
  • Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:53:59 -0800
    ...On Mar 25, 2006, at 1:35 PM, Doug F wrote: > Cant speak for Chris, but I found it informative about the "types" of...
  • Re: Cylinder Types
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:15:00 -0600
    ...Saturday, December 13, 2003 2:57 AM >Subject: Re: Cylinder Types > > > > >>>Anyway, I have wondered why no one ever came out with a combination...
  • Re: Anybody using after mkt front && rear anti sway bars ??
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:43:27 -0800
    ...After checking their site, it appears they've dropped their Type 2 coverage, concentrating only on Type 1 & 3 models only. I will be...
  • Re: Vanagon Hitch Sale/Rent
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Sun, 28 Apr 2002 11:08:13 -0500
    ...Sunday, April 28, 2002 10:58 AM Subject: Vanagon Hitch Sale/Rent Anyone want to sell a trailer hitch. I need one for use...
  • Fw: Buses nad Punkin Chunkin This weekend Nov.1-3
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Mon, 28 Oct 2002 08:55:35 -0500
    ...Sun, 27 Oct 2002 17:25:58 -0800 (PST) To: type2@type2.com From: DAVID PARSONS <bugnut1@prodigy.net> Subject: Buses nad Punkin Chunkin...
  • Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:43:09 -0400
    On Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:26:10 -0700, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >I'm hair splitting. Which fridge type I choose...
  • Re: Email Fact on Engine Rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sat, 9 Aug 2003 15:15:50 -0700
    At 12:36 PM 08/09/2003, you wrote: > My question is...what >tools are essential with doing an engine rebuild on a flat...
  • Re: Recall on LT Tires
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 3 Jul 2007 09:18:46 -0700
    ...We might be able ascertain why he remembered your face so easily. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
  • Upper ControlArmBushing ?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 7 Dec 2015 11:29:56 -0700
    Has anyone on the List tried these yet ? http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=24312&type=
  • RX7 oil cooler info update/Audi Oil temp Sender
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:34:47 -0600
    ...I was interested to read your July 2001 postings about the oil temperature range observed with your 1983 VW 2000 Type 2 Westfalia motorcaravan...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:56:50 -0400
    ...of 2 "can" type >> battery isolators etc. adversely affect the alternator regulator? >> >> Thanks >> >> Neil. >> >> On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 5:21 AM, Dennis...
  • Save On Your Life Insurance FREE Quote!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Feb 2001 12:59:56 -1200
    ...TD>Type of Insurance:</TD><TD><SELECT NAME=TYPE_OF_INSURANCE SIZE=1><OPTION>30 Yr Guaranteed Level Term<OPTION SELECTED>20 Yr Guaranteed...
  • Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:52:17 -0600
    On Jul 29, 2007, at 2:05 PM, Michael Elliott wrote: > > > > > Tom Buese typed: >> On Jul 29, 2007, at 1:43 PM, Michael Elliott...
  • Re: 87 Idle Stabilizer Problem
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:55:10 -0500
    ...Anybody have an experience like this? > > Thanks in Advance > Billy > > 56 Type I Standard > 67 Type II Camper > 76 & 79 Type I Convert > 87...
  • Re: Roadhaus....partial solution for helping!
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Thu, 6 May 2004 15:11:36 -0400
    ...type="cite" cite="midPine.BSF.4.58.0405061415310.57494@gull.us"> <pre wrap="">On Thu, 6 May 2004, The corruptor wrote: </pre> <blockquote type...
  • Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:28:07 -0500
    ...Alistair has this type of light it seems: > > http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_3794.jpg > > > >
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:50:40 -0700
    ...There > are essentially two types of cable housing. Shimano heavy stuff is made of a > coated wire-rope type housing, and there are cheaper...
  • Fresh water tank level meter
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:20:53 -0700
    ...Depending on which year/model Westy you have, you will have one of two types of water level sensors: a mechanical type which uses...
  • Re: "Bus" or "Vanagon"
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:35:48 +1000
    ...At 10:33 14/10/99 -0400, you wrote: >- here's my (very opinionated) .02.... >All VW Buses are Type 2's. the type...
  • Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
    Historical mailing list - Beckett Cantrell
    Sat, 5 Aug 2000 20:23:04 EDT
    ...What I am trying to get across is that the Vanagon was originally equipted with an air-cooled Type4 2.0L eng. From ' 79...
  • Re: Head ON Vanagon COLLISION pics
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 13 Mar 2004 00:53:08 +1300
    ...fortunately it was only used in North America for the >>T3 (why couldn't they have just called it Type 2 or Transporter??) >>and...
  • Re: early experience of the garage
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:11:58 -0800
    ...Saturday, February 17, 2007 9:19 AM Subject: Re: early experience of the garage > Bob Donalds typed: >> I dont believe that there are stupid...
  • Re: Yea Got my shirt today - and facebook
    Historical mailing list - mike .
    Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:37:33 -0700
    ...mike On 4/26/07 10:16 PM, "Michael Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Joy Hecht typed: > >> >> And then (yes, you knew it...
  • air intake for crankcase on '81 2.L?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Dec 1995 14:57:37 -0700
    I read a Bob Hoover denunciation of the Type I engine-breathing arrangement and it sounded like he was saying that they straightened things...
  • Re: porsche conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 20 Jan 1997 00:55:40
    ...2 engines due to cooling system problems, air cooled might be >my solution....but I'll consider any engine... > With most air-cooled type...
  • Re: Trip photos
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:48:57 -0700
    ...is cold, gloomy, and wet. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 6 Jan 2005 20:45:16 -0600
    ...1% 306 4-speeds of all types 40.8% 304 automatics of all types 3.5% 26 unknown <ad didn't say> then break...
  • Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:44:48 -0400
    ...Cheers, Jeff On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 1:22 PM, Jonathan Farrugia<jfarrugi@umich.edu> wrote: > dielectric grease is used in layman's...
  • Re: No VAN CONTENT [file type question]
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:11:47 -0500
    On Wed, 22 Jan 2003, Joseph Fortino wrote: > all i think this is a power point slide file Mostly what you want to watch...
  • Re: The alternator issue
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:13:01 -0700
    ...292ce50a.39f5.ffffaea6@mx.google.com" type="cite">At 11:39 AM 4/18/2010, Janne Ruohom&auml;ki wrote: <br> <blockquote type="cite...
  • Re: Aircooled rules
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 3 Dec 2006 20:34:47 -0800
    ...I see there's also a syncro list, a > wet > >> westies list, a subaru vanagon list, a type 2 list... How come there > ain...
  • Re: What Is This Type Of Connector Called? Followup
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:51:28 -0700
    On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Can anyone tell me what this type of connector...
  • Re: What is a Vanagon, according to The Samba?
    Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:05:11 +0000
    Vehicles - Type 2/Bus - Vanagon/Eurovan in the "Ad Section" just below that. I don't think the Model thing is used anywhere, so...
  • re:Catalytic Heaters
    Historical mailing list
    7 Feb 96 16:04:00 -0600
    ...One last thing, where do you mount the catalytic type heaters. If I get a furnace type, I will try to fit it in...
  • Right Head Gasket Leak
    Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
    Sat, 25 Nov 2000 20:40:26 -0800
    ...1) Can I do only one side? 2) The Bentley says "Caution DO NOT use a click type torque wrench. Use only beam or...