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• Re: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Tue, 14 May 2002 17:18:05 -0500
  ...Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:24 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon Hello list members, I am...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:14:54 -0600
  I have seen engine heaters that are resistance type coils that replace the oil dip stick. I have no idea how well they work...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy?
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 22:09:56 +0200
  ...off to the hardware store. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" > KG6RCR > > >> >> And...
• "Well, there's your problem."
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:36:27 -0700
  ...your problem," I told her. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Darren Birch
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 02:57:54 -0500
  ...My first car was a VW Type 3 squareback, followed by a honday, and then my 69 Type 2 Westy - ahh - that I bought...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:21:35 -0500
  ...Also, Joe's discussing an air-cooled Vanagon 2.0 Type 4 engine. It doesn't have a magnesium Type 1 case that flexes...
• Re: Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Evolution Detailed In Groovy Family Tree
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:32:37 -0600
  ...Diego >>> >>> On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 6:53:35 AM PDT, Jack R < >>> jack007@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Volkswagen Type 2 Bus Evolution Detailed In...
• bus parts available (yes, i got a new issue of limbo newsletter!)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Jul 94 12:17:24 CDT
  ...will trade for NOS Type 3 parts. NOS Vanagon Master Cylinder, part number 251-611-021K, $75.00. NOS Factory repair manuals for 1980...
• [Fwd: Re: survey of insurance rates/companies]
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 11:58:28 -0500
  This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------787335BD16 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit -- Hotch hotch@netaxs...
• bosch info: vanagons 1983-85 water-cooled
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Aug 94 20:06:32 CDT
  ...Type 1 1584cc (AJ) Beetle 1975 Type 2 1795cc (ED) Bus 1979-77 Type 2 1970cc (CJ,GE) Except California Bus 1976 Type 2...
• more bosch info: 1983-1985 water-cooled buses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 16:41:47 CDT
  ...Type 1 1584cc (AJ) Beetle 1975 Type 2 1795cc (ED) Bus 1979-77 Type 2 1970cc (CJ,GE) Except California Bus 1976 Type 2...
• Re: Its Friday here in Texas
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 23 May 2003 08:48:55 -0400
  ...Then that means nothing > >since I've got a Ceramic Enhanced 2090 cc Type IV engine I'm going to > >plug into the Porsche...
• Re: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:36:07 -0400
  ...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: What kind of hose clamps do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:17:24 -0500
  Both types is clamps have pluses and minuses. The nice part about the spring clamps is that they keep tension on the hose no...
• Re: Westy featured on Wheeler Dealers on HD Theater
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:09:34 -0700
  ...paid=66.15823.111946.2 > > 6043.7 > > > > Apr 21, 4:00 pm > > (30 minutes) Wheeler Dealers > > VW Type 25 Part 1 > > > > Mike Brewer selects...
• Re: optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:19:40 -0800
  ...1/2 hour max) Thanks Neil. On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 6:32 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a...
• Re: New-Spark-Plugcebo Effect
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:12:17 -0700
  ...I doubt this ..but say one spark plug type cost VW 25 cents less than the other .. times hundreds of thousands of spark plugs...
• Re: Rodents
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2020 12:40:00 -0700
  ...On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 12:08 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> Were application of this type of product even a...
• Re: Subject: Re: A question that I couldn't find in the FAQ, or the archives...
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:42:33 -0700
  ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San...
• Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:04:24 -0500
  ...Fri, Dec 28, 2012 11:13 am Subject: Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor The O2 heater is powered by the...
• Re: type IV still misses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 95 17:04:09 PDT
  ...It was on my '78 TypeIV motor. At a comfortable mid-throttle position the VW would surge and hesitate. $200 bucks and a new...
• Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:15:36 -0500
  > OK, I just spent 20 or 30 minutes on the problem. I checked output of the relay to the red/blue wire terminal, it...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 09:32:38 -0700
  ...Nothing > > to see here, folks, keep moving, keep moving. > > > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: BBTB = Too Much Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:38:25 -0600
  ...53 AM 1/17/2011, neil n wrote: > >> Apologies as this is a bit of a kind Friday type post, but chose to >> > > Trip...
• Re: WTB Vanagon Westy FRONT (not rear) table leg
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:25:51 +0000
  ...Don't know why I wrote that! Jim On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 9:21 AM Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: 87 Syncro - Vanagon-type Syndrome and Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:47:52 -0800
  ...Roosevelt On Dec 21, 2012, at 8:18 AM, Donna Skarloken wrote: > Happy Friday to everyone - I have questions and somewhat of a > dilemma...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:17:02 -0500
  At 02:48 PM 1/22/2011, zzyzx wrote: >Would the above part numbeed fuel injector from a 1978 type II van >cause/contribute...
• Re: I don't see any posting today
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:08:58 -0700
  ...with a bunch of these type of inquiries in the archives. Thanks, BenT Mod On Aug 28, 2010, at 1:13 PM, Zolly <zolo...
• Re: Vanagon Front Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:59:23 -0500
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 7:36 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote...
• Re: Cheap NOS!?!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 09:34:15 +0100
  ...Ralf Milewski Berlin Germany 78 thing 2.5 L Oettinger WBX 78 1303 Cabrio 2 L Typ IV 71 1302 resto Objekt
• Re: TOP SPEED/Land Speed Record
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 09:31:33 -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...
• Lost oil filter wrench -- quickie solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 11:40:20 -0700
  ...I wonder if there is a quickie jury-rigged way to pull this filter? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Re: Sighting in Oceanside CA
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:52:38 -0700
  ...CA Lic starts 2GAS... . > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Satellite image of fire
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:07:44 -0700
  ...news/metro/images/071022terra.jpg > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:37:32 -0700
  ...Certainly not mine. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Bus Depot Vanagon Master/Clutch cylinder - Warranty ?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:44:36 -0500
  ...and (2) slave cylinder for my 1985 Vanagon and now, just 2.5 months later, the slave cylinder is leaking..... What type warranty for...
• Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:25:06 -0400
  On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 12:43 AM, Karl Mullendore wrote: > I also didn't mean that the Propex could pay for itself...
• pulling a trailer? <splittie and vanagon>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 16:07:10 -0700 (MST)
  I know of a very cool smallish "vintage type" trailer that is available. The title shows 600 lbs. (dry and empty). Comes with a...
• Truck F.S.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 21:03:11 -0700
  Already posted to the Type 2 list, trying here as well" For sale: 1963 single cab pick up. 1600 dual port with single Solex...
• Re: That other word
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Thu, 28 May 1998 15:10:36 -0700
  At 16:07 28-05-98 EDT, Blaine Bachman wrote: >in my '91 Westfalia (absolutely cannot type that other word). What other word? Westy...
• Re: Type RV, With Digifant 2 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 16:33:28 -0800
  Sorry I didn't get the post, from which I got the vanagon address, entirely edited in my previous post. Please forgive my sloppiness...
• Re: I find out more on this hose thing.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 17:29:12 -0500
  ...5/2002, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Sorry for my little rant here... but I am just a bit sensitive to these >types of issues...
• Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 31 May 2005 13:17:08 -0700
  ...What's correct for a 1984? Or a 1983.5? What's the diff, anyway? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: New to list and to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:07:48 -0800
  ...three types of wheel covers offered through the production years. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Joe Luther" <jluther@ALFONS-HAAR.US> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 11:15...
• VANAGON RESCUE LINK
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:59:44 -0700
  ...I have the Type 2 rescue list but not sure if that is the same one. Thanks a lot. Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo...
• Re: CV star bolt tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:14:07 -0400
  At 04:12 PM 7/11/2007, Bill MacLachlan wrote... >FLAPS have no idea of the tri square head....not in NAPA online >catalogue...
• Re: paint design site
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:14:54 -0500
  ...Type 3's and Splitties: http://www.busselecta.com/ -- Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "Joe's Van" WWW. Busesbythebeach.com On 2/15...
• Re: Kind of van question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:08:46 -0700
  ...Jim On Aug 18, 2008, at 6:52 PM, Mike Miller wrote: > Van types, > > My front seat, cloth, are dirty. I cleaned a small...
• Re: Weekending in Santa Barbara?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:10:31 -0700
  ...Anyone have any first-hand experience with that? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:43:33 -0500
  ...2008 1:02 AM Subject: Re: best way to remove original hose clamps? I don't think the poster is talking about 'springy' type...
• Re: Rust Prevention Service - ziebart.com/penetr_oil
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:15:09 -0400
  ...Robert On Apr 12, 2009, at 2:49 PM, Robert Stewart wrote: > Just wondering if anyone on the list has ever used this type...
• Re: Gary Lee curtain rod?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:09:24 -0700
  ...Patti 90 Westy Automatic On 7/23/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Stephen Grisanti typed: > >> so new curtains are in the...
• Re: Bus vs Vanagon, how times change
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:34:12 -0500
  ...Everywhere else it is > called "Bus" along with the earlier Type 2s. > > So it is as correct to call a T3 a Bus as...
• Re: New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:25:18 -0500
  ...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: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:06:48 -0400
  ...Friday, August 22, 2008 12:08 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS Super...
• Re: early experience of the garage
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:26:17 -0500
  ...happen?" >> >> DM&FS >> >> At 11:19 AM 2/17/2007, Michael Elliott wrote: >> >>> Bob Donalds typed: >>>> I dont believe that there are stupid questions...
• WTB - I need a set of Case bolts Type IV Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 19:18:52 -0500
  WTB - I need a set of Case bolts Type IV Engine That pretty much says it. I've seen a few sources over the...
• Re: SA Limited slip differential and getting stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 09:12:15 -0600
  ...I see that quaife makes a differential for type 1, so they may be inclined to make a type 2 differential. I was reading...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Feb 2004 - Special issue (#2004-94)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:32:53 -0500
  ...I've never had any other type but I know there might be trouble with finding replacement seals, hardware, canvas and other possible parts...
• Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:03:49 -0700
  ...the shift linkages are different between the two types.........and this adapts your 2.1 waterboxer shift linkage to work with this early type...