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• Re: NVC - how do I control a battery powered DC motor.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 06:53:16 -0400
  What type of DC motor? Is it permanent magnet, series field, shunt filed, combination? What. 1 HP, = 746 watts. Assuming 80%, you really need...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower photo procedure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:14:54 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Rob typed: > At 1/26/2007 07:09 PM,Paul Guzyk wrote: > > >> At worst case, take the...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:00:31 -0700
  On 10/28/2009 3:33 PM John C... wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> > > The Propex models that...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:51:30 -0700
  ...you recommend the OEM or this scissor type? > > http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=237011031 > > thanks! > > Ps We did change the oil and...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:32:50 -0700
  ...That's it. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: Wallaced?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:24:35 -0800
  I just got Wallaced by his auto-responder robot, too! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: Deciphering German Part Deux ;-)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 95 10:15:42 +0200
  ...226163526 Unique to your vehicle.(maybe there's still something hidden in this?) // \------------------------------------------------------------------------------ // \ // \ Type. Last digit of modelyear, in your case '66. Have a...
• RE: did i buy bad brake pads??? help:)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:24:04 +0100 (MET)
  > Not to worry, the groove is not always there and $22 is OK depending on the > type of pad material. Wow! $22! I could...
• Re: Road rage cause--Diesel powered vanagons - Driving Slow
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 02:12:29 -0400
  That type of sign doesn't work in Virginia. On Sep 22, 2005, at 6:08 PM, Beley, John wrote: > What's the rule...
• WTB: 251837501A
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 19:34:21 -0700
  ...horizontal part are in serviceable shape. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:29:59 -0400
  At 05:04 PM 6/23/2008, John Goubeaux wrote... >This is for a 1984 model which I assume is still applicable to an...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:07:09 -0400
  At 08:35 PM 6/21/2007, Michael Elliott wrote... >When I put it all back together I know I need some adhesive to...
• Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:48:14 -0800
  280 150 106 122 906 031D Would the above part numbeed fuel injector from a 1978 type II van cause/contribute to fuel injection...
• Type 2 list
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 23:37:01 -0400
  I think I got put on the wrong list during the split. I own a '71 Westy and am anxious to discuss the virtues...
• vanagon and type 2 info
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:22:18 -0500
  Hi Volks, I think I now have a home for vw information I have had posted, scanned etc. These pages just fit on the...
• Diesels have a catalytic converter?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:56:08 -0600
  ...Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for my...
• Workshop Manuals - Price Reduced
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 16:15:10 -0700
  ...Bently Official Service Manual Type 2 Station Wagon/Bus 1968-1978 - $15 Haynes 1600 Beetle 1970-1974 - $7.50 - or I will trade for...
• deep cycle replacement for the main battery
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bus
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 12:54:28 -0700
  ...is a type 42 and goes in a 1987 GL Camper. Thanks... --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!
• Replacement defrost control cable?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:15:12 -0700
  ...I can't find them on Bus Depot, Vanagain, nor Go Westy. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5...
• who knows about wheels ?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:56:39 -0230
  Yesterday I was offered 4 - 15 inch mag type wheels for my 1988 westie. The seller said they would fit but I am leery...
• Re: Volksibus is mine!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 00:04:32 +1300
  > Can anyone tell me the >differences between a Transporter and a GL?? All Type 2s are Transporters. The GL is the sort-of-upmarket...
• Re: [NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 07:45:58 -0500
  ...Bob Stevens wrote: >On river (Colorado) trips we'd make that cowboy-type coffee, but would dump >a chilly 1/2 cup water in...
• Color codes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:51:33 -0800
  ...Anyone have that handy? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Mileage survey results now online
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:40:56 -0800
  ...containing all the collected data. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Exhaust Air Jack Lifts Your Car with a Balloon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:40 -0700
  ...http://gizmodo.com/382099/exhaust-air-jack-lifts-your-car-with-a-toxic-balloon -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• OVERHEATING! - NEED ADVICE! !!! HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:56:45 -0700
  ...Patti 90 Westy automatic On Apr 21, 2013 12:27 PM, "Larry Alofs" <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: > Prestone sells a type that they claim...
• Re: Iraggi alternators
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:24:10 -0700
  Mike S typed: > At 07:19 PM 7/28/2007, Michael Elliott wrote... >> Near as I can tell, an oversized alternator isn't going...
• Re: Fuel Guage callibration
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:41:33 -0700
  ...A tank is good for 240 miles, by seat-of-the-pants reckoning. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84...
• Re: Mystery Accessory
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
  Thu, 23 May 2002 14:10:36 -0600
  ...Thursday, May 23, 2002 2:03 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Mystery Accessory I have some kind of outlet or accessory plug...
• Type 4 headwork??
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 19:36:17 -0400
  Howdy Folks- Who do we like for doing reliable repair/mild performance headwork on Type 4 heads? I have a 1982 Westfalia that in...
• Re: AT Fluid type ?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:01:35 -0600
  ...Sunday, February 18, 2007 5:51 PM To: Allen Hill Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: AT Fluid type ? I didn't even...
• Re: Flooring in back
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 8 Jun 2013 13:23:17 -0400
  Jeremy, yes you can use Pergo type flooring. However I would not do this as the flooring is very susceptible to water damage. Instead...
• Re: Driving In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:28:12 -0400
  ...Todd Daley Ontario, Canada 65 Kombi 70 Ft Bonito(kitcar) 71 Type 3 Fastback 82 Vanagon Diesel 85 Audi GT Coupe ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 22:37:17 -0500
  ...Saturday, March 11, 2006 10:17 PM Subject: 1985 Vanagon 1.9l gas - starter type ? RE: Trouble shooter "logic" - starters My daily driver quit...
• Re: Those undersink hoses!(now zinc oxide fumes)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:58:26 -0500
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > Larry Alofs typed...
• Re: Gasket ID?
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 8 Oct 2002 07:04:25 -0500
  ...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: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:07:48 -0700
  ...have I opened the door for some future problem? >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:57:32 -0500
  ...looked at two--the 3.5 gallon table top and 20 gallon >>sink type both sold at Northern Hydraulics (NH). There are a few...
• Re: [NVC] long skinny nylon stuff sacks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:49:14 -0700
  ...South Park Episode #9, Season 3: > Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub. > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84...
• Re: 1971 on Bring a Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Wed, 2 May 2018 12:09:43 -0400
  ...911. >> The type 1 came from 1100 to 1600 cc's and the type 4 was 1700-2000 cc's. >> The type 4 changeover...
• Re[2]: CB Performance Fuel Injection system
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 96 10:54:23 PST
  ...converter? My 1776cc is a type 1, I forget whether a 71 bus is Type 1 engine or Type 4. If type 1, did...
• Re: Fule line leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 09:53:29 -0600
  ...Westy has three types. 1) rubber junctions - used to connect between different lines (ie fuel pump to plastic line) 2) plastic tube - used to...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 15:26:17 -0600
  ...About the only thing on any VW that requires 250 foot pounds is the axle stub nuts and the gland nut on type one...
• Re: Friday: "Gadget Guy Goes Mobile" by Stan Wilder
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:20:48 -0500
  ...The story presented here is pure fiction written as > entertainment for my fellow VW friends on various VW, Type I, Type II, > Vanagon and...
• FW: [T2] Clanging my way through Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:33:05 -0400
  ...Saturday, August 19, 2000 4:36 PM To: steph@uswest.net Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; type2@type2.com Subject: Re: [T2] Clanging my...
• Re: VW Vanagon Camper FORSALE
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 11 Jun 1995 07:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The 2L FI type IV in my hasn't really given me any problems, > and I actually hear the type IV engine is highly...
• Re: BurningVan
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 17:33:48 -0800
  ...my type 1 case is still in the car.. peace and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! Joe On 30 Dec 2002, Mike Miller wrote: > BurningVolks, > > Just...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 29 May 1999 01:01:25 +0200
  ...2 cents on the subject? I currently have > the stock blades (Bosch I believe). Is there any downside to using other > blade types? What...
• Battery Demand calculator -- posted for comment [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:09:40 -0700
  ...http://www.altavistaaudio.com/Westy/Vanagon/battcalc.html -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 05:23:50 -0400
  ...There are two distinct types of A/C used in Vanagons. It might be a good idea to check the archives. My Cousin happens...
• Re: Welded 091 3rd and 4th gears??
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 14:49:17 EDT
  ...The earlier '113' style 3rd and 4ths that came on the Type Is and Type IIs up to '72 1/2 or so, only...
• bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:40:02 -0800
  ...So we can't burn the type 1 case unless we can convince them that it's just really really hot burning wood. Anybody...
• Re: Transmission oil recommendation
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:42:25 -0600
  ...difficult to go from 1st to 2nd when cold, so I was going to change out the > oil. Any recomendaitons on type/brand/weight?
• Re: Front Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 14:24:04 EST
  ...251 407 671 ~~~~~~~$1.48 On our home page on the top left second down is the part search click on and type in...
• Re: Projector Light - upgrade?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 23:50:57 EDT
  ...10/23/06 2:26:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, robertmstewart@MAC.COM writes: > Recently I posted a comment about these types of lights...
• FUEL LINE: Hate to Burn, Then Learn.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:07:44 EDT
  What is the best type of replacement hose for VW fuel line? I replaced mine with NAPA High Pressure Fuel Line (rubber) when I...
• some links added to my site
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 11:59:12 -0700
  just added some links, 2 UK Vanagon links: Simon Baxter's Brickyard Site, and the UK Type 25 Club site. Also added a link...
• Re: Screw Holes, Cruise Control Sender: Thread? (Diesel Speedometer)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 May 2011 14:28:29 -0700
  ...11, at 2:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > diesel vanagons, and all later vanagons, have plastic speedometer > housings > ( and clip type speedometer cable...
• subscribe
  Historical mailing list - phil Gough
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 17:21:02 +0100 ()
  I have a '70 Type 2 Kombi camper, in near original condition, but havn't had it very long so there is a lot...
• Vanagon Chat
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 15:50:15 -0500
  Hello, For those of you that have Microsoft Chat 2.5, I have started a chat room called Vanagon. When you start the program...