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• Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 04:45:13 -0800
  ...this time of both types. Joe -----Original Message----- >From: Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU> >Sent: Mar 9, 2006 7:34 AM >To: vanagon...
• notes from Montana
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 14:05:05 -0700
  ...I know this is somehow related to the speed sensor and my 1994 subaru 2.2. And then sometimes I get a random CEL...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 01:18:01 -0400
  ...Monday, May 9, 2016 4:00 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Wire connectors for relay blocks > >I'm looking original type wire...
• Re: Bus, vanagon parts in Europe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 12:37:33 EDT
  ...I know he's a member of either the Type 2 List or the Vanagon List. Jim Thompson Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home...
• Welding How-To Books
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 96 23:14 CST
  ...Fri, 8 Mar 1996 09:22:15 -0500 (EST) >From: "Frederick H Welland" <fwelland@osf1.gmu.edu> >To: offroad@ai.gtri.gatech.edu (Off...
• Re: Deep cycle batteries, voltage regulators, and eating cake
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:31:32 -0700
  ...Fatter wire. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer...
• Re: Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
  And Jim Ellis thus wrote: > > TypeII rocker panel replacement parts that fit require two sources. > > Inner rocker panels that fit: Das Bulli Haus (203...
• Re: why does #3 pist/cyl always go bad first?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 13:29:01 -0400
  >The type IV engine moved the oil cooler around so it was in front of #4 and this >should have worked to even out...
• Re: Interesting Bus conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 15:45:14 -0800
  ...The fenders over the rear wheels were higher than the bed, so I conclude it had a type III or type IV pancake rather...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:33:03 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Bill Glenn typed: > On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:24:10 -0800, Michael Elliott > <camping.elliott@GMAIL...
• heater boxes/asbestos replacement ..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 21:35:18 CDT
  ...notice, however, that they are ALL Type 4 engines. NO TYPE 1 ENGINES WERE SELECTED. now, as i recall it, my 71 bus has...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 14 May 2007 09:52:52 -0700
  ...The brakes are just crummy cantilevers, so I know we won't be doing long downhills. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Fuel injection problem
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:23:31 -0500
  ...Sunday, November 21, 2004 8:19 PM Subject: Re: Fuel injection problem </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Still having the problem with the...
• Re: water level sensor in westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 20:51:03 -0700
  There were 2 types of level sensor used on the Westy water tanks. The first type has metal probes screwed through the side of...
• Re: Turbo charging Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 15:02:58 -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...
• Re: Floor boards
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:25:02 +0000
  ...2016 12:49 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: To the best of my knowledge, all the vans middle section has s type...
• Re: broken spark plug removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 00:40:31 -0400
  ...I think the easy-out type works better. You can get pretty big easy-outs. Dave At 10:06 PM 7/20/98 -0400...
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:08:42 -0500
  ...engine, or a type 4 bus engine. only real downside was that the cost of the thing was over $20,000 ... which is what...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 20:28:00 -0700
  ...The outer lights are 7-in diameter and the inners are around 5-1/2-in diameter. H3 and H4 actually refer to the...
• Re: What if we combined the Lifter Week with Vanagon Names threads?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 10:55:02 -0700
  ...And they'd all be >>lashed together! >> >> Lashed? Puh-LEEZE! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Mexico 2009
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:38:00 -0400
  ...Ben On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:29:44 -0400, Ronald Lichtenstein <algonsweep@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >Hey Ben, > >Sorry i couldnt join you guys...
• Re: 2WD Westy sucks in mud
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:27:23 -0700
  ...Mud and 2wd (with wrong tires) > Now running Nokians and have dealt with the same type of situation twice > since with no problem. >
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:29:43 -0700
  ...just wondering about the cause. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Time to replace headlight
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:16:49 -0700
  On Dec 3, 2012, at 2:10 PM, "Liberte, Joel" <joel.liberte@HP.COM> wrote: Not wanting to let this topic fade away, if...
• Re: Starter SR0408X ge-futzd
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:08:14 -0700
  On May 1, 2010, at 6:25 AM, Mark Dearing <VWBrain@AOL.COM> wrote: > hey guys we rebuild these starters a lot, just about...
• Re: VW/Audi Wheels (very nice and not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:47:16 -0700
  ...strikes me as significantly more difficult for most DIY types. On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 4:03 PM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com...
• Tires and rims FS
  Historical mailing list - Perkins
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:18:54 -0500
  ...250$ delivered to NH, VT, or PQ. I have changed to 15 inch rims. You can also have the four vanagon spokey type wheel...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 00:01:24 -0500
  At 11:27 PM 1/19/2001, Bill Davidson wrote: >any recommendations on where and what type fuel pressure gauge to buy for >using...
• 2 way fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Scott
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:51:35 -0700
  I read of a 2 way fridge (battery/electric hookup) in a Sportsmobile ad. Has anyone any experience with this type? Without using propane...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2011 19:50:25 -0400
  ...Spark plugs Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type of spark plugs are you using...
• Re: Unusual lube places
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:21:50 -0800
  ...The post is a lot less interesting than the subject. > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• Re: BZ Shelf Arrived
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:57:49 -0700
  <sits back in shock> Tom actually /shipped/ a shelf?!? I-I gotta pour myself a drink. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Westy foam replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 8 May 2016 13:48:33 -0700
  ...I'm thinking 36-46 lb compression, around 2.5 lbs per cubic foot type foam. And do I have it correct ( for the...
• Cleaning out the garage
  Historical mailing list - Richard & Rose Greaker
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:57:31 -0400
  ...complete gas heaters!!), diesel parts, camper parts, Type 4 engine parts. You name it I got it. Thanks, R&R Greaker 718-271-8516
• Starter Problems sorted
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 13:26:42 -0500
  Here's something interesting that came up on the type 2 list, explaining starter maintenence, and problem prevention. Strange, it doesn't mention anything...
• Re: Tires - 89' passenger Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:13:51 -0700
  Nope - no type - the other Agilis is a 205/65R15 - I have the 14" rims... the ones i ordered are actually a 185/14...
• Re: Gas went up $0.13 a gal overnight what's up?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:45:12 -0800
  ...Hamster Power) '65 Beetle - Type IV powered '99 CR-V AWD station wagon '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle 2.5 Corvair engines for my...
• timing a 82 Vanagon without timing scale
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:00:29 -0500
  How does one time an aircooled 82 Vanagon (2.0 Liter type IV engine) without a timing mark on the pulley and a timing...
• Programmable Intermittent Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 6 May 2002 15:00:51 -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: Fix Engine or Get New One?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:07:23 -0400
  On Fri, 11 Jul 2003, Duane Fahey wrote: > I'm trying to justify the money. Price Vanagons of the type you want. Compare the...
• Cylinder Head Washer source
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:02:18 -0500
  ...Anyone know where I can find a source for the cylinder head washers on a type IV 2.0L. Mine are too rusted for...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 18:55:33 -0600
  ...same with aladdin-type mantles and not have to mess with the potential danger of gas. Jim On Nov 16, 2004, at 6:18...
• 84 slider getting a bit stubborn
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:49:28 -0700
  ...Is this a Bentley's "how to" adjustment? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:09:30 -0400
  ...type repair. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Riley Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006...
• Is there any interest in re-starting an IRC(Internet Relay Chat) channel for the list?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:11:30 -0400
  ...channel #type2 note: the channel already exists, and has people talking. The inhabitants of the channel currently, are 1 bus, and 2 vanagon. Sudhir
• Re: Tailgate interchangeability
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:53:22 -0400
  ...Cheers, Dave On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 7:49 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I believe so. > don't see...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:47:07 -0800
  ...So if we installed an S&M dungeon, it would be very soundproofed. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84...
• Re: C.A.R.B. Legalities. Was Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 11:26:50 EST
  ...250 ci inline-6 to 1969 350 ci V8 3- 1969 VW Type 1. 1500cc single port flat-4 to 1971 dual port 1600cc...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 15:40:29 -0800
  ...1972 Chevy P/U (Sarah Beth II) (past) 1976 type 2 (Marigold) 1970 type 2 (the blue bomb) 1968 Chevy P/U (Sarah Beth...
• Re: Stoned pizza
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:52:34 -0700
  ...Invite us over. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: Which Type 2 to recommend?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:05:19 -0800
  ...Vanagons have better brakes and suspension than the Type 2, and the wiring diagrams ae easier to read. Having work on busses and vanagons...
• Re: Wiki: (was Re: Batteries don't die, they get murdered)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:34:58 -0800
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 2/12...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:33:17 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 6/22...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 8 May 2013 09:41:54 -0700
  ...Next time I add some I will use > a type with sealant and dye. > > Thanks, > > John > > On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom...
• Re: fixing peeling interior
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:42:35 -0600
  ...Tom B.-to glue or not to glue, that is the question > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia...
• Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:38:46 -0700
  ...Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:18:25 -0500 > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon? > >> Are...
• Re: Questions about Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 4 May 2003 20:50:07 -0600
  ...This type of swap is quite doable. I did it in a few weeks, spending evenings assembling and preparing the new engine, then with...
• Re: Sick of the brake noise
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:35:11 -0600
  ...other more common type of caliper more > commonly at salvage yards has the same size one? > Does any one have 2 laying around they...
• Re: Multimeter
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:32:38 -0800
  ...Mine is a model 630-NA type 2. I do use digital meters mostly these days but the analog meter still has an application...
• Re: question for an engineer
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 10:45:57 -0500
  ...IBM my company used the ratcheting clutch type and had them calibrated annually . These wrenches need TLC to maintain their accuracy. In my home...