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• Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:21:42 -0500
  ...The union nut that works for the Type IV will not work on the Type I. I called Bus Depot and they will not...
• Fw: no EveryBus, it's OtherBus 2009 & T-shirt pre-order info
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:30:34 -0600
  ...To: <type2@type2.com>; "Vintagebus" <Vintagebus@type2.com> Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 7:42 AM Subject: no EveryBus, it's OtherBus 2009 & T...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:50:36 -0700
  You're right - I didn't mention it, but I did remove the catches. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• weights of engines
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 10 Feb 95 09:32:22 EST
  ...1600cc VW 215 Porsche 914 265 VW Type 4 311 Porsche 911 280 Mazda rotary 260 Ford 5l V8 450 transaxles: VW Bug 71...
• Re: Busses By the Brigde VI
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:40:21 -0500
  ...The Strech Type II ic cool. What did he do to the back of this bus!? http://oldvolks.com/Events/BBB/2001Photo/Friday/NQ10...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 14:29:02 -0000
  Yes its true, there is a company selling brand new type 2 vans & 1600 injected beetles in the UK. They are importing them from...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:43:46 -0600
  ...dated 2/19/2013 3:43:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > mcneely4@COX.NET writes: > > I thought tweed was a type of nubby...
• Re: Bulb Type - ProjektZwo Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 19:32:55 -0500
  55w H2's On Mar 20, 2005, at 6:55 PM, Bruce Nadig wrote: > Howdy All, > > I have a pair of the ProjektZwo fog...
• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:14:33 -0400
  At 12:41 PM 6/10/2009, neil N wrote: >How does the average DIY home owner type guy pressure test it? Air compressor...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:02:03 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Benny boy typed...
• Invest in Coffee, Oil, Grain, Beef, Sugar and more 17862
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 06:28:26 -0600
  ...WIDTH="48%"><INPUT TYPE="TEXT" NAME="Email" SIZE="25" MAXLENGTH="35"></TD> <TD WIDTH="16%">&nbsp;</TD> </TR> </TABLE> <INPUT TYPE="HIDDEN" NAME="Subject...
• Re: Heaters: Propane vs. Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:07:35 -0700
  ...Since finding one still new in the box about 20 years ago, I have owned an old Stewart Warner gas heater designed for the...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:37:43 -0800
  ...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? On 11/26/2007 5:39 PM Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > There's these redneck type diesel pick-up...
• Re: Weight Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:40:14 +1300
  ...A "Vanagon" *IS* a Type 2. Type 25, to be specific. Masswise, I tawt dese were one-tonne vans, like the later Splits & de...
• Re: That thin bungee material?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:44:02 -0700
  ...Who sells such stuff? > > > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > > 74 Utility Trailer...
• Fwd: Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 14:23:33 -0800
  ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Golen" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 11:31 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Pressure Tester...
• Re: Rest Area Camping??
  Historical mailing list - Mary Barbara
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:10:19 +0000
  May I suggest that you go to the type2 list....I believe it to be www.type2.com and go to the AIRS information...
• Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:23:43 -0500
  ...On Oct 16, 2014, at 9:59 AM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > For using the round stock hook type end tie downs...
• Re: voltage in water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:14:33 -0400
  ...Squirrel" Elliott >71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >KG6RCR > > > >On 9/19/2005 8:20 AM Robert Harris...
• RE: Vanagon for sale, HELP
  Historical mailing list - Stephen T. KIRBY 610-454-3941
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 09:30:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1.0 Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN; CHARSET=US-ASCII Posting-date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 08:25:00 EDT Importance: normal A1-type: MAIL...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:50:54 -0400
  ...Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:53 am Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">In the US recently...
• Re: Front bulb type for signal/parking, '91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:34:04 -0700
  ...Tue, 6 Sep 2011 23:27:27 -0400 From: Ed Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Front bulb type for signal/parking, '91 GL...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 12:40:32 -0400
  At 11:26 AM 5/25/2010, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >in moving vans). Anyone got a recommendation for a brand or type...
• Re: How is the Westy water tank inlet routed?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:58:33 -0700
  Richard A Jones typed: > > water = 8.3 lbs/gal > water tank = 10.6 gal or 13.2 gal > weight = 88 lbs or 110 lbs...
• Re: Car Shows - Anybody ever go?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:35:54 EDT
  ...26:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tberk@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << Being the Vanagon doesn't lend itself to Hot Rodding or showing off type...
• Re: testing a fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:41:18 -0400
  ...Apr 2004, Mark Seifert wrote: > bentley says a lot of things that really dont have much validity. like not > using a click-type torque...
• Re: Distributor p/n #?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:44:18 -0400
  ...FWIW, I use the newer type distributor cap (with posts inside the plug wire sockets) on an older type '84 distributor in my '84...
• Hydraulic lifters in type I, II or III's
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 11:05:26 -0700
  Does anyone have any experience or direct contact with someone who has retro- fitted their type 1, 2 or 3 engine with hydraulic lifters...
• torque wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 10 May 1995 16:30:17 CST6CDT
  ...A beam torque wrench is the only suitable tool for holding a torque, as the click type releases somewhat at the 'click' and you...
• Sure Power 1315 question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:17:25 -0800
  ...Starter battery is the usual starter type battery. Will the starter battery charge (through the 1315) if I wire the 120V charger to the...
• Re: VW LIGHT SHOW - no Vanagon or Type 2 content
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 06:01:20 -0600
  Our friends across the pond have some neat toys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv4Mp4Ehst4 Howard
• Ping Terry K
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 May 2005 12:59:54 -0700
  Terry, Please p-mail me. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: boy or girl?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 18:49:27 -0500
  Mellow Yellow is, um . . . . -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: Type 2 hitch
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:28:54 -0500
  ...Tuesday, March 12, 2002 2:35 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Type 2 hitch Boy, I seem to be asking a lot...
• Re: Splitty love story NVC
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:08:12 -0500
  ...During the decade of the 70s I drove a > 1955 type > II all over California. It was not a standard 21 window microbus but...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 13:49:58 -0500
  Stan writes: "If you try to run a type IV engine set to the lean settings required to pass state inspections your engine will...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:27:36 -0700
  ...if original crimp type...that's where they leak. Scott www.turbovans.com On 6/26/2012 6:57 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote...
• RE: Buy of the Day
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:57:56 -0800
  ...they were not vanagons but > maybe a type 2 or bug. They were Kadrons, I saw a date 1/78 and it > said VW...
• Re: which extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:02:02 EDT
  Fire extinguisher types depend on the need and your preferences. CO2 and dry chemical are the best commonly available extinguishers for car fires. Yes...
• Re: REPLY TO should go to list, not poster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:22:00 -0700
  ...07, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: REPLY TO should go to list, not poster > I'm a little sick of having to type in...
• Re: finding a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
  ...I read only today about a Beetle in > >a german mag (VW Speed), this type 4 was a 2,9 with 200 hp and...
• Re: Westy Fire Extinguisher: Size? Type?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 19:04:59 -0700
  ...forward of the sliding door. > > I'm looking at a 2.5 pound Type ABC (dry chemical), but am unsure > whether the mounting bracket...
• VW Crewcab Syncro classifieds
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 12:50:00 +0200
  ...VW Type: T3 Crewcab Syncro Price: 23900 DM Milage: 130000 km Built (J-M-T): 1991-11-13 Fuel: Diesel Power: 51 kW (Turbo...
• Re: [vanagon] Frig Problem with Propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:49:50 -0400
  At 16:41 7/25/2000, Ken Hunter wrote: >regulator if it's the original square type. They can fail. FWIW I checked >around...
• Re: Slight VW Content - Most versatile torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 20:50:40 -0700
  ...lbs... > >> On 4/28/17, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: >> I have 50 and 150 lb-ft beam type and a 150 lb...
• Re: FS: intermittant adjustable wiper relays for Vanagons (allows u to custom...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:34:09 -0700
  ...2009 1:04:15 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM writes: > > Hey Chris, are these the 'flip it off and on' type...
• Re: B Bob needs help with archives
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:24:13 -0700
  ...type NAME site:gerry.vanagon.com into the Google Search window to look for a specific poster. Happy Hunting! On Fri, Jun 27, 2008...
• Re: early Vanagon type camping picture
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:49:04 -0700
  ...early Vanagon type camping picture To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 8:36 AM Well, it's not a Vanagon...
• Re: Do you drive a Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:44:42 -0800
  Every VW type 2 I've had was a bus, from my '59 to my '87. Rob becida@comcast.net At 1/9/2008...
• Fwd: do all ACRs work like this?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:56:32 -0400
  ...Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 1:51 PM Subject: Re: do all ACRs work like this? To: Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> Cc: vanagonlist...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:59:04 EST
  ...your opinion may vary :) chris who thinks the chrome moons look better on type 2's :)
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:05:09 -0700
  ...Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:52 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Suburban Type Furnace Install; > > http://tinyurl.com/yl2ho9q > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > It...
• Re: '79 westy For Sale/ vw 411-412
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 21:18:56 EST
  In a message dated 98-11-20 20:45:39 EST, ron@NETCARRIER.COM writes: << Actually it was a BA4, not a BN4 - a...
• Porta poti dial a log
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 09:02:34 -0800
  ...Wed, 6 Mar 2002 23:18:05 -0600 From: "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> Subject: Re--Porta poti--- --WebTV-Mail-6166-668 Content-Type...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:16:45 -0700
  Yes, look for a Type4 engine and a Type2 engine on the internet and you will see the difference. http://www.google.com Tim...
• Re: Another solvent question
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 18:49:50 -0500
  This is usally a UV activated type of glue, look at an auto parts store for a package and it should tell you what...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:28:33 -0800
  > 1978 VW Bus, with Porsche Engine(2 Liter). > Runs OK, $1500.00 OBO > Hey, is there any difference between the typeIV engines used in...
• Re: 911 of vans?, mullets, was: Porsche 6 cyl
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 23:32:49 +0100
  ...and finally 2.0 air cooled type 4 VW motors. From the same reason, the VWs 411 & 412 Variants (Squarebacks) were called "Long-Porsches...
• Re: Fs: What type of camper is this ?
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:21:34 -0700
  ...I can't tell what type it is. > The roof looks too low to be an adventure wagon but it > appears to be fixed...
• Re: A question about grounds...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:20:00 -0500
  On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, JM/CO wrote: > Do not use crimp terminals. Use SOLDER type. Two precautions when using solder type terminals on...