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• Re: rear heater coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:51:03 -0700
  ...Saturday, April 24, 1999 5:58 PM Subject: rear heater coolant leak > Well I discovered that my rear heater is leaking coolant. It appears...
• Re: sears pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 07:57:08 -0800
  ...Most American made cars use a Schrader type test port, Bosch does not. walter bahm wrote: > > could someone please clarify what type of gauge...
• Re: source for plastic flooring material?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 15:16:01 -0600
  ...Jim On Feb 19, 2004, at 10:54 AM, Andrew Fox wrote: > Does anyone know of a source for the plastic rubbery like material...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 14 May 2006 15:53:49 -0400
  ...hammers, sledge hammers, and several other specialty types (ball peen, tack hammer, etc.) On May 14, 2006, at 3:44 PM, neil wrote: > What...
• Re: How Hot is To Hott?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:01:36 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR craig cowan typed...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 17 Jul 2022 18:33:54 -0700
  ...6:28 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > It would be so cool if 1 or 2 of you could just type "Y...
• Re: Help deciphering German
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 12:27:30 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Typ 22 = type 22 Fahrgest-Nr. = chassis number -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu http://wuecon.wustl.edu/~samid/
• Re: AW: I will have a WBX "My Way" or nothing else...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 14:34:45 -0500
  In a message dated 12/9/2002 2:35:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, warmerwagen@hotmail.com writes: > Tear half the engine apart to...
• Re: Quite good short tech articles
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 21:43:58 -0500
  At 08:50 PM 3/5/2013, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >Greetings all .. >Stumbled onto some very good short tech articles on everything from...
• RE: Olga, et al....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 95 12:51:34 EDT
  ...as one who would prefer to NOT received the "Olga-Type" messages. * * * * * * * * * * Pete Sellers "Constant And Never-ending Improvement"; Preparing for The 21st Century!!
• Read: Type II tent
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 06:50:45 -0000
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• License Plate for Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Blackwell
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:11:49 -0400
  Hello...My name is Eric and I just got back from the VW type 2 campout and spring nationals in North Carolina. Here is...
• propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - John Hurley
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:29:17 -0400
  ...10/12/1999 02:28 pm (Tuesday) From: John Hurley To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: propane tank filling Is it possible to fill...
• Re: Darling (not me sweetie)
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:10:27 -0600
  ...getting kinky jimt On Monday, Oct 14, 2002, at 11:14 America/Denver, boatshop wrote: > Content-Type: application/octet-stream; > name=bigcocksex_r2_c5...
• Re: baywindow mailing group?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 22:03:53 EDT
  In a message dated 4/9/04 7:41:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jeggers926@YAHOO.COM writes: > is there a baywindow mailing group...
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:26:20 -0700
  ...See his snipurl posting. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• [NVC] ABC News: Embalmed in Your Own RV
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:46:47 -0700
  http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/Health/story?id=3240532&page=1 -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: After market carp
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:35:04 -0800
  Carping, as in complaining? Aftermarket, as opposed to original? Obviously some kind of third-party gripe. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 15:15:50 -0500
  ...Next time I add some I will use >> a type with sealant and dye. >> >> Thanks, >> >> John >> >> On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom...
• Fwd: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go?
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:54:30 -0400
  ...Fri, Oct 23, 2020 at 3:24 PM Subject: Re: 1981 2L Type IV Strainer Cleaning - Where Does the Rubber Washer Go? To: Eric...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 May 2020 22:35:33 +0000
  ...For a 2wd Westfalia that is sometimes driven on rough bumpy or washboard type dirt roads, which type of oil + gas charged shock will...
• New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:10:18 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Mexican built Type 2 features a 1781cc 63 kW water cooled in-line engine with electronic ignition and a regulated catalytic converter. Gearbox is...
• Re: Type IV 2.0 L Connecting rod specifications
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:37:57 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder On Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:15:54 -0600 Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM> writes: > Jeff Strickrott wrote: > > > > Hi All: > > > > I am...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 00:16:22 -0800
  ...for the AFM addition. > >There are two types: >tantalum (non-polarized) >& >electrolytic (polorized) >both are 22mfd and 35vdc > >They carry the electrolytic in stock...
• Re: Mailing stuff to self for pickup at a post office?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:19:10 -0700
  ...The secrets of the fourth dimension may have been penetrated. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• exhaust system options for 2.1 '91 vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - gneiss9
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:08:09 -0600
  ...Or "Turbo type free flowing" mufflers? Thanks for any thoughts on this subject. Trevor Reynolds Airdrie, AB, Canada. '91 GL 2Wheel drive, AT, Westy...
• RE: Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 08:53:16 -0500
  William Kennedy writes: >My impression is that the Type 4 engines, including Peter Williams' 73, hold >up the transaxles, rather than vice versa. So...
• RE: What's a Pilot Bearing? ('88)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 09:47:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...my knowledge of VWs is mostly on the upright-fan engine cars-- all type-1s, type-2s '71 and older. My apologies for the...
• Re: What's the diff ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 3 May 2002 20:19:23 -0400
  At 06:57 PM 5/3/2002, Barry Mercer wrote: >Excuse the spelling please, but what is the difference between digi-fant >and digi...
• VW seat Material, or repairs
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:34:00 -0400
  ...The drivers seat on my 76 Type II is developing a tear where you slide your back over the seatback edge when you move...
• Vanagon advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert J Schreiner
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 07:44:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This thing runs and drives great! This is the first Type 4 I've ran. It also had the fuel inj. replaced with dual...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 09:00:04 -0800
  ...In that case, a switch will be unnecessary. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: video of burning Westy. sad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:13:36 -0800
  ...it's the crimp type metal hose clamps installed at the factory .. *especially* one in particular... about 3 inches forward of the plastic firewall...
• Re: VW 2.5L RE: WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:31:38 -0400
  ...difference's between model years >> >> Does the late 2.5L use a VW-type bellhousing pattern or the standard >> Audi-type? >> >> On Tue, Sep...
• Two Weeks until Wanee must get van ready! - PLUS important fire advisory
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:42:50 -0700
  ...Those are 'real' fuel injection screw-type hose clamps. I think BD sells them in stainless steel even. I use a regualr screw type...
• FS Sacramento area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 05:07:22 -0700
  ...988-0326 412 '74, Type Stn Wagons (2). 1-prestine & the other fair cond. Rare & unique. The last expression of the air cooled VW...
• Re: Stall Speed Question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:35:57 -0500
  ...The stall > speed spec for this transmission type* is 2450 to 2750 rpm. I measured > 2850, 2700, 2850 in three successive tests (allowing for...
• Fwd: <FMBC> Edisto Freeze Yer Toe Edisto Beach, SC This weekend
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:13:30 -0500
  ...Wed, 20 Feb 2002 10:44:26 -0500 >From: Snoopy <vwsnoopy@knology.net> >To: fullmoon@hville.net >Cc: type2@pon.type2.com, vintagebus@type2...
• Re: AMC / German Cylinder Heads (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 14:48:14 -0700
  ...i know where there's a container load of vintage Type 1, 2, & 3 NOS parts form a defunct VW holding company. Even found...
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:42:16 -0400
  At 08:23 AM 5/25/2012, pickle vanagon wrote: >What is the name of the connector type used on the fuel injectors / Temp...
• Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 21 May 2009 17:09:32 -0700
  ...You are supposed to use one > of each type per side. You have 2 of the same type on that side. The > correct set...
• Re: wiring diagram, Dometic 182B?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 18:08:31 -0700
  ...Thanks! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. KG6RCR Vince S wrote: >Ask and thou...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 31 May 2005 15:00:22 -0700
  ...did they do the change? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR...
• Re: Easing the required torque - Westy seats
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:04:34 -0700
  ...Greasy kid stuff would just attract and glom onto dirt and leaves and fungus. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:41:37 EST
  ...him an '80's early '90s Golf or Jetta, > not a type 2 bus. They are cheap to buy, popular > with youth, and reliable...
• Re: A question about grounds...
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:54:30 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] A question about grounds... > On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, JM/CO wrote: > > > Do not use crimp terminals. Use SOLDER type. > > Two precautions...
• Re: Type of propane fittings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 07:01:04 EST
  In a message dated 01/02/2004 2:54:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Does anyone know what type...
• Re: Filling the water tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:56:29 -0400
  That's good -- but having spent over a decade filling my '84 Westy tank from the outside using both original and new-type fill...
• [ev_update] Re: updated screen savers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 23:10:21 -0500
  ...vanagon.com>; <ev_update@egroups.com>; <type2@type2.com>; <vintagebus@vintagebus.com> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 8:07 PM Subject: updated screen savers...
• Heater safety
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:29:21 EST
  ...steel mesh type propane heaters-use only with windows open during the day. I was very sad to hear today that 2 men died...
• Re: Replacement floor suggestions for Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 05:58:03 EDT
  ...28/02 4:43:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MW575@AOL.COM writes: > My Westy came with what looks to me like some type...
• Re: Vanagon Tow Bar questions..
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 25 May 2003 12:30:20 -0400
  ...good luck jonathan On Sun, 25 May 2003, Brian wrote: > Hey all, thanks for all the feedback with my previous questions...for > those of...
• Re: Disneyland camping?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 6 May 2007 14:52:52 -0700
  ...The only thing uglier than that area is a car crash. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Alaska survival
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 01:15:11 -0600
  ...Why, I'm sure there must be almost 2000 members of Bus and Vanagon Lists who would like to see a Charles Kuralt-type...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries on sale at Canadian tire
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:12:25 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Malcolm Stebbins typed...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:33:34 -0500
  ...8:28 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > It would be so cool if 1 or 2 of you could just type "Y...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:46:51 -0600
  ...7:28 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > It would be so cool if 1 or 2 of you could just type "Y...
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:06:14 -0400
  ...No one in any VW Type 2 ever waves to me. Every time I wave, I get a peace sign back. :-)
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:18:45 -0500
  On 2/19/2013 5:02 PM, MICHAEL H wrote: > ... again, not to go Blackwell. I think tweed is a type of weave as...
• Wanted: Valve Cover Retaining Clip (Bail) for 2.0L engine
  Historical mailing list - jeremyp
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:22:40 -0500
  I need the wire retaining clip that holds the valve cover on a 2.0 L Type 4 engine in my 82 Vanagon. I...