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• Re: LP Regulator Life Expectancy?-be careful!
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:49:48 -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: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 10:26:48 -0800
  ...I used to own a '78 Bus with a Country Homes conversion - seems to me it was also a straight-up type pop-top...
• Re: rust, nuts, and bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Sep 94 10:01:36 ADT
  ...with small holes <1/2" clean it up with a wire brush/electric drill. I use the 'cup' type not a wheel. Sand out...
• Need help rebuilding engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Fri, 3 May 1996 06:39:44 -0700
  ...type or orientation. Anybody got a solution for my location = problem....DON"T SAY MOVE!! Please respond to mchowser@3rivers.net Tnx Mark=20...
• Re: westy auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 10:40:58 -0500
  On 2/5/95 Steve Manning mentioned setting up an auxillary battery. I have an '80 westy and I've thought about doing the...
• Re: Driving/Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:59:25 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me the advantages and disadvantages of these >two types of lights? > >Thanks, > >John P >Plano, TX > >85 Westy > > -- David Marshall, Quesnel...
• Re: Platinum Cat mounting thoughts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 23:16:57 -0400
  ...Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Nathaniel Merrill wrote: > Any one ever...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:31:39 EDT
  In a message dated 10/20/00 1:03:45 PM, jtallino@YAHOO.COM writes: << Hi, Has anyone put brackets on their Westy poptop...
• Re: Crank Bearings - Non-Availability
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:10:44 -0500
  Roger and fellow vanagon types I have been in touch with Kolbenschmidt they have reported to me that the main bearings for the vanagon...
• Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VAN
  Historical mailing list - kelian
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 17:49:57 +1000
  ...writes:</font></font> <br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; <blockquote TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:49:15 -0700
  ...What is the > story > on this? Is it some type of "overdrive" modification? Or is it something > else entirely? > > Thanks again, > > Route 66 Rider...
• !! BBB - Buses By the Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Janua ry 19 & 20
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Gutknecht (Vanagon)
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:30:38 -0800
  BBB VI campout event, huge Type 2 turnout! Lake Havasu City, Arizona - January 19 and 20, 2002. Info will be updated at: http://www...
• Re: Out of Office: Heat!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:44:54 -0800
  I think I just got wallaced by Crawford, Neil. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Interesting front-end treatment
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 03:00:27 -0500
  ...2014, at 2:43 AM, Todd P Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Does anyone know what this is? It says it is a type...
• Re: Increase 2.0 to 2.4
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:11:24 +1200
  ...I believe the max displacement now possible using a Type 4 case is 2.8 liters. Someone has brought out a VW-style aircooled...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 16:29:35 -0500
  ...types. But I have reused mounitng bolts for years. These are not the small bolts used on Golfs and Jettas. just my 2 bolts...
• VW vs Subaru (picture)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:12:29 -0400
  Here is an interesting picture that i made, 2 companies, 2 boxer type engine, 20 years of technological difference. WARNING! the following picture contain...
• Re: wtb - 2wd fuel pump mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:02:47 -0700
  ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") Carlsbad, CA KG6RCR
• Diesel Converts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:54:02 -0400
  ...http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/23/automobiles/23RULES.html?_r=1&8dt&emc=dt&oref=login Note: To protect against computer viruses, e...
• Re: nice garage was Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 27 May 2010 20:19:10 -0700
  On May 27, 2010, at 8:08 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Yeah. I'm not so sure that he wanted to...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:38:53 -0400
  At 05:05 PM 10/28/2009, Mister Tom wrote... >What's the brand? Looks like an Atwood. > Where are they found? Oxygen, CO2...
• Re: I finally got a VW Thing ('74)!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 12:03:31 -0400
  ...According to U-Haul they list a 1" and 2" receiver type hitch for the EV. I'll let you know how I make...
• 2.0 Litre air cooled engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wilson
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 21:49:59 -0400
  I have a 2.0 L air cooled type II CV engine for sale. Valves redone, miles on the engine 44k. I live in...
• 1985 1/2 camper rear seat covers
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 07:48:17 -0500
  Ron and others I am looking for "slip on" type EZ cover for my Vanagon's rear sofabed seat. The Bus Depot has 1968...
• Re: trip report (verbose)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:19:05 -0700
  ...Thank you! (Enjoyed your train of thought essay!) --- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• What is VW 399 060 21B ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 01:22:12 -0400
  ...Both Vanagon but may work with Type 2? Thanks Robert 1982 Westfalia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
• Re: Anyone use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:05:05 -0700
  On Jul 14, 2011, at 11:09 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > they are typically used for recovery, not working under the...
• 15" Rhien SA alloy center cap needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:16:04 -0600
  ...The type I need has 'fins' about 1/2" long that clip into the center hole. Anyone got a spare kicking around for sale...
• Re: I like grits
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 7:57:27 PST
  Steve Johnson writes: > > So Gary Clayton says: > > > > Greeting fellow AirHeads, > > Careful! Not all Type II's are aircooled.... ;) He knows, it's just that...
• FS- '78 VW Bus Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Nemec
  31 Jul 1995 14:29:01 GMT
  ...512)471-9096 4030-2 W. Braker Ln. Austin, TX 78759-5329 nemec@iat.utexas.edu -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- HELP! MY TYPEWRITER IS BROKEN! E.E. CUMMINGS -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
• Kitchen Faucet Cutout
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 09:03:17 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me how big the cutout in the sink is? I've found 2 different, very nice boat shower head type faucets...
• test send to list
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:33:20 -0700
  ...Pleasant, NJ 90 Audi 200 FWD (Money Pit) 82 Westy Diesel (1.9l NA...)in process 70 Type 1 Std. beetle (this resto is...
• Re: 15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 15:25:01 -0500
  ...Better to get one cap (of correct rating and type) from an electronics supply house, and say goodbye to "Vanagon Intermittent Syndrome" ! IMHO. Doug...
• Re: Some Clarifications and Additional Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 22:35:02 -0400
  ...She ain't a Type 2, ya know. ;-) Chris, '85 Westy.
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:29:41 +1200
  To make a T3 Type 2 reliable... Replace Bosch electric components with Japanese units... steering column/switchgear ditto... cut out electric window regulators with...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:13:10 -0600
  ...Power) - Dharma '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon 1972 Hodaka Wombat 125cc moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for...
• sealant for coolant pipe
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:53:31 -0500
  Hi all, I recently installed a new o-ring at the junction of the big black water pipe (2.1 engine ) and the water...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 21:56:09 EST
  In a message dated 1/6/06 9:24:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > > 71-79 bus uses the same...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:45:04 -0400
  At 07:36 AM 8/1/2008 -0700, Neil2 wrote: >So, what do you suggest using to feed those type surfaces in/on a...
• Re: rear bumper
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:46:53 -0700
  At 6/5/2008 09:17 AM,John Coney wrote: >I'm also in the market for a new rear bumper or one that...
• Lookie at what I found...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 11:50:29 -0700
  ...22.50 VIC R009 VW Kubelwagen, td, Wehrmacht Victoria43 22.50 VIC R013 VW,Type 82E, Wehrmacht Victoria43 22.50 VIC R014 VW, Type...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 13:13:41 -0700
  ...type plugs ! Yup, yup, I could do some sittin' and whittlin'. What kind of i.d.'s are we talking here? Little 1/2...
• Re: Westy Shower Solution --- now on Sale
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:12:32 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Joy Hecht typed...
• Re: Where To Buy a Windshield
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:04 -0700
  ...Tim" on the type2 list for not using a German winndshield-like >> everyone was tripping over genuine German windshields for a type 2 bus...
• Re: Heatshrink wire connectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 15:52:57 -0400
  ...If the ends really won't shrink, try some "Liquid Tape" type of product. Larry A. On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 2:23...
• Re: timing a 82 Vanagon without timing scale
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:11:30 -0600
  ...2002 18:00:29 -0500 Jeff Strickrott <jstric01@CS.FIU.EDU> writes: > How does one time an aircooled 82 Vanagon (2.0 Liter type...
• Re: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 14:18:24 -0700
  ...Tuesday, July 30, 2002 12:46 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh.. Actually I...
• Re: tires
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 12:39:46 -0700
  ...Stacy On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 11:50 AM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > Hi Vanagon Types > > It is time to think...
• Re: Was 2nd battery relay system; now Voltmeter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:13:01 -0800
  ...At night, when Mr Sun has gone below the horizon, we move into discharge territory. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:51:44 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR John Bange typed...
• Re: HIDs on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:16:53 -0700
  On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 7:24 AM, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > I don't think that would be a great...
• Re: 1985 Front Spindle needed
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:26:26 -0800
  ...of the same steering type though less important which type as long as they match. Any matched pair of 2wd spindles will work on...
• Re: How to find a particular three-way electrical switch.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:46:28 -0400
  ...RS probably has a three-way pushbutton speaker or antenna switch in a 2x2x3 box with connectors (RCA or F-type) on the back...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 13:52:40 CDT
  On Mon, 29 Aug 94 13:32:38 CDT <WiebeK@aol.com> said: >situation is, present cap (unknown if correct cap or not) leaks...
• New owner of 6 days, 1,000 questions and 1
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Smith
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:59:50 PDT
  ...paid $2,600, was that too much? The seats need to be reapholstered, where would I go to do that, and what type of...
• Re: Santa Cruz Beach BOARDWALK ...WHAT A BLAST!!
  Historical mailing list - sheri motsenbocker
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 22:31:15 -0700
  ...This is definitely the place for VW vans of all types/years. They're pretty popular with the surfers and the hippie-types here...
• Re: New Guy needs info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:45:16 -0500
  ...On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:41:06 -0700 Kent Mitchell <kentmitchell1961@YAHOO.COM> writes: > Hey Folkes, > > I am in the market for a...
• Re: [T2] aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:17:27 -0700
  From: "Jamie Foust" <foust@ceclac.com> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>; <type2@type2.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 8:05 AM Subject: [T2...
• Re: transmission types vs codes
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:28:08 -0500
  ...DM&FS At 09:26 PM 3/12/2009, Chris S wrote: >Max, you're saying your stock 2.1l WBX pulls your Vanagon...
• Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:55:50 -0600
  ...Jim On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 3:35 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > I have to disagree with the others who...