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• Re: (NVC) Motors - DC Electric
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:17:33 -0500
  ...I've had several types and most last for several years supporting a 75 pound tree. Most have variable speed drives, some are DC...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:01:33 -0700
  ...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: rewiring '87 foil for an '85 single oil pressure system?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:25:48 -0800
  ...That is what the factory left out or put in to enable the later foil to work as a replacement foil for both types...
• re: Free(?) VW History Book (sorry, all gone)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 16:13:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...I heard her type, pause, type, pause. She says "I can't find anything under Volkswagen, let me try 2 words: Volks Wagen" Turned...
• Re: synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 14:08:24 -0500
  ...in a Type4 with the spin on filter 3000, in my jeep, I can't keep the stuff in the motor (too many oil...
• Re: o2 data addendum
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 22:21:52 -0500
  ...This type of syndrome is becoming pretty common on the list. I suggest that you check the continuity of this green coax wire. Many...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 23:43:34 -0700
  ...On 10/17/2013 6:51 AM, T Collins wrote: > I have been suffering of a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure...
• Re: Samba ad response
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:19:31 -0800
  ...On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > First of all I want to say thanks for...
• Computerized Gauge Setup
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 09:36:39 -0500
  I dont believe the palm type computers can be programmed. However, if I'm wrong, it would be possible to do what you say...
• [VB] GL4 vs GL5 from pennzoil's site (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:25:04 -0700
  ...Fri, 31 Mar 2000 14:30:13 -0600 (CST) From: Stephen White <spw@users.anet-stl.com> To: Splitty list <vintagebus@type2.com>, Missouri...
• Re: Briefly unresponsive engine
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:49:07 -0500
  ...Your motor is much more Type 2 than Vanagon, though. >>> >>> Ned >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Ned Savoie >>> Creative Director >>> >>> Harbour Light Strategic Marketing >>> Savvy Software, Inc. >>> 621A Islington...
• Re: CV joint socket size?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:04:32 -0500
  ...change them over to the much better 12 point type. > >> > >> > >> > >> On 10/11/2013 10:10 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > >> > >> Hi all! My cv...
• Re: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:30:27 -0500
  ...Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:20 PM Subject: O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty > I'm not sure if you...
• Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:58:58 -0700
  ...He's a quiet sort. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:55:16 -0700
  ...Monday, July 29, 2013 7:46 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type > > So can someone...
• Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:42:47 -0400
  ...Jim On Jul 9, 2011, at 5:43 PM, courtney hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA> wrote: > An old HiPer Type1 engine trick which is excellent...
• ceramic coatings
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 16:15:34 -0700
  ...Better coating is zirconia type, drops to <1/25th. Coating was applied by Adiabatics Inc. of Columbus, Indiana, coating LT-450, a ceramic metal...
• Re: noisy shifting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:23:24 -0800
  On Fri, Nov 27, 2009 at 12:34 AM, Zoltan <thewestyman@gmail.com> wrote: > I remember putting a greasy rag on the end of...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:50:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...130 > UP 241 BGR SR 761961 > > November 4, 1961 production date > modifications 377 , 101, and 130 (hinged windshields) > UP (?) type 241(vw micro-bus...
• Re: classic auto insurance loop to save cash
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 23:09:14 -0700
  ...the 1963-1967 Shelby Cobra Roadster) Less than 25-year-old trucks and utility type vehicles Vehicles customized for "off-road" usage Pro-street...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:37:03 +0000
  ...What were we talking about? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility...
• Re: 83 westy overheating
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 26 Nov 1994 15:31:50 -0500 (EST)
  On Fri, 25 Nov 1994, Thomas Schuster wrote: > > Why should you not try to tighten the head bolts first? If the leaking is=20...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 15 May 2009 15:27:45 -0700
  On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 7:50 AM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > What pops it out of the end of the...
• Re: sentimental proposal
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:00:07 -0700
  ...Maybe toot our horns? > > What would be an appropriate date? > > maybe just February 2nd?? 02/02?? being as we all are Type 2's. :) >
• 1.9 main bearings 20 and 40 over OD
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:43:51 -0500
  Fellow vanagon types I am having 1.9 thrust main bearings made in .020 and .040 over OD with a std and .010 ID...
• Re: What is going on??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:09:39 -0700
  Anyone else besides Jaime using sbcglobal.net? How's the Gerry.Vanagon traffic been? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:28:38 -0700
  ...the condition and type of tires you're using. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Aug 27, 2014, at 8:19 PM...
• Re: Dash pad or Dashboard Wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:29:31 -0500
  In a message dated 12/12/2012 1:16:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM writes: Go Westy sells various types...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 21:47:27 -0800
  ...revealed > On Nov 8, 2011, at 10:08 PM, Loren Busch wrote: > >> ATC fuse vs. an ATO fuse? > > Blade-type groupings ... > > http://en.wikipedia...
• Re: GE High output "bulbs"
  Historical mailing list - Melissa E. Mourkas
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 19:57:21 -0500
  On 2/26/99 4:07 PM G. Matthew Bulley wrote: >I am sick of this type of >behavior, and won't quietly listen...
• Re: BARCELONA BY BUS
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:23:44 EST
  ...30/00 2:24:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, claytont@ROCKISLAND.COM writes: << I kind of lean towards the Vanagon types over the old...
• Re: look what i found.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 08:14:06 -0700
  I say go with it, now if i could only change the shell type to a vanabox. hehe On 16 Apr 2003, David Brodbeck...
• My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:09:39 -0700
  ...right left mixture asymmetry? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Bentley question regarding Idle Speed Stab. valve troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 22 May 2018 17:37:23 -0400
  > > I was going to perform the 2nd check “regulator”, however I am unsure > about the step where one connects the multimeter with adapter to...
• Re: Lock re-keying
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:49:16 -0800
  On Jan 16, 2010, at 11:31 PM, Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@gmail.com> wrote: > What exactly type Vanagon is a 930S? Inebber heard...
• Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:01:39 -0600
  ...AND they are to be a self locking type bolt. According to the Bentley those bolts get 200 ft lbs of torque. Am i...
• ah, Tires..are these good ones?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 13:26:38 -0400 (EDT)
  hey now, checked out two types of tires today...any comments/suggestions/flames? Wrangler Radials, 205/75r14 light truck tires...on sale for $100...
• type 2 artwork needed
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Tue, 6 May 1997 11:35:54 -0400
  Hi Volks, We're designing the logo and webpage for our new neato/limbo chapter club here in Ohio called the "Tri-State Transporters...
• Re: Carbs on my '91 Westie Syncro---"The Story"
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 18:09:09 EST
  ...25/98 5:08:04 PM, you wrote: << Plus if someone can come up with an aftermarket intake manifold for a performer type application...
• Re: Washing rear cushion cover
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 23:22:11 EDT
  In a message dated 99-04-05 22:54:31 EDT, s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM writes: << I know several folks out there have...
• front seat sliding rail track plastic ship strips???????
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:06:25 -0700
  ...on my 87 non swivel front seats I am missing 2 of those little plastic strips that lie under the sliding rails. Is there...
• Re: [F] Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 22:21:11 EST
  ...go laghing too loud --- I have seen a picture of a Type 2 transporter with tracks------looked pretty neat I think it was used...
• Re: Westy Tent Sale----
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 09:27:35 -0500
  ...Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for my...
• Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - MUST SEE!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:52:10 -0800
  ...smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
• Re: Koni Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
  ...Try Transporter, Type 2, Caravelle, Kombi. They ARE listed... I bought a set. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473...
• Re: [Syncro] Chris Dixon's New York Times article on Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:54:37 -0400
  ...On Friday, July 18, 2003, at 12:54 PM, Dale Goodvin wrote: > to registor or subscribe just type in your email address and a...
• Failed (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:17 -0500
  ...5�4e��we_'F>s!,hR?cj52NA'J_b$Y< c<2juC*>WrF&uORMeNm60AKo+hy Received message has been attached. ------------------ Virus Warning Message (on...
• Re: decal removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 21:10:47 -0600
  ...3-M also has a solid rubber eraser type stripe remover wheel that chucks up into your favorite electric or air drill. One pass...
• Mellow Yellow gets Upper-level Storage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 14:30:24 -0700
  ...http://www.altavistaaudio.com/Westy/Hanging_Shelves/index.html -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Overhead Westy light - aux battery wiring
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:33:02 -0700
  ...When did that happen? Nobody tells me anything. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: Egg on face
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:06:24 -0700
  ...What > does Bob Hoover say? "You're the mechanic in charge." > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Interesting front-end treatment
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 00:03:07 -0800
  Todd, It says "T3" not Type 3. In other words, it's a Type 2 T3 or Vanagon in US-speak. Someone tacked on...
• Re: Speed vs rpms w/ AT?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:58 -0800
  ...Thanks, John! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer...
• Re: Propane detectors?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 10 May 2007 18:35:04 -0700
  ...Thursday, May 10, 2007 5:29 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Propane detectors? Hi Shawn: Below is the model of detector...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:12:46 -0700
  ...The 2 linkage setups are quite different in several ways, I won't go into this now. The diesel Vanagons sold in North America...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:31:45 -0500
  ...a flexible beam type. In > fact, if you buy a sensory ("clicker") style You should also buy a beam type > so that you can...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:23:14 -0700
  On my 2.1, I assumed the "old" looking oil pressure switch was intermittently causing the oil buzzer and light to turn on. Turns...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon - Any steel ones??
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:38:38 -0700
  ...Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:47 AM > Subject: Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon > > > On Thu, Mar 11...
• Re: I'm kinda new around here...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:45 +1200
  ...It's just that SOME of us are nuts about T3s (Transporter Series 3, Type 25, known in USA as Vanagon). Some of us...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:16:34 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Mike S typed: > At 06:02 PM 7/21/2007, Michael Elliott wrote... >> Far less heat >> than...