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• Re: A8 16" wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 20:10:57 EST
  ...the A4 has the same offset as the type44 turbo alloy (for you non-audi fans the type 44 is the 5k/200 models...
• Re: Water reservoir repair..
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:12:10 -0400
  ...I've had several types of expoxy fail. Even those rated at 300Deg. Fiberglass resin is what I found to work best. Don Hanson...
• [Fwd: 1987 VW Westfalia Synchros For Sale]
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 22:02:35 +0000
  ...Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline Return-Path: bosonm@intrepid.net Received: from loki.intrepid.net (intrepid.net [204.71...
• Re: Hydraulic lifter valve clearance settings on a 1600 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:44:12 EST
  ...barrels >& = >heads ? > >Thanks in advance >Phil >81 Type 25 > > >------=_NextPart_000_004A_01BF5C35.3E4080E0 >Content-Type: text/html; > charset="iso-8859-1" >Content-Transfer...
• Re: ## changing 1990 2.1L waterleaker oil cooler hoses in situ
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 09:12:06 -0400
  One thing about those screw type clams that you are mentioning..............They chafe the hose on the outside and can lead to failures in...
• Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:50:13 -0700
  ...On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote: > Hey Everyone, > > I have been having a strange dash...
• Re: spark plugs N peanuts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 05:49:17 EDT
  In a message dated 4/16/2003 12:32:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I now have about 16000...
• Scratching head over ECS-Mal Indicator Light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:01:10 -0400
  ...I am thinking it is supposed to be some type of check engine light. However if you go to page 97.205 you will...
• Re: REAR HEATER one last concern
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 22:30:19 -0500
  At 09:39 PM 2/23/2000 , Tony DeMille wrote: >from the engine compartment hanging. i then used the "U" type connection >suggestion with...
• Re: 12 Volt + Wire Up Rear Pillar? (vent)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:18:25 -0500
  At 10:53 PM 2/17/2013, neil n wrote: >https://sites.google.com/site/musomuso/canadian-west-coast-vanagon-owners-association Whatever that...
• Re: Unorthodox Inst. Cluster Electrical Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:29:40 -0400
  At 01:41 PM 10/21/2009, neil n wrote: > And since I want to add a low coolant >warning system, the WBX temp...
• Re: Surgery Update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Feb 1995 13:31:14 -0400
  ...The machine shop would likely not be automotive type, rather a fabrication type place. They don't have fixed concepts about repairing vs. discarding...
• Re: Propane gas Gage Info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 97 10:01:38 -0700
  ...They are commercially available for around $50 depending on the type needed--there a only about 500 types available from any given manufacture of...
• Military Issue Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Kevin & Lisa Sellitti
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:46:08 -0400
  ...Was the Vanagon (T3,Transporter) used by any of Europe's Military Services? Or were the VW's dropped after the Type 2's...
• Re: Syncro front sticker
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:56:45 -0700
  ...Take or use a photo >> to help.Spray the area with a windex type bottle containing a solution of >> water and 2 or 3...
• Re: left lower seem rust!
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:09:17 -0800
  ...Is that what you had fail? On Mar 2, 2006, at 9:45 PM, John Reddick wrote: > The seams don't rust until the...
• Re: oil temp or oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Mon, 19 Oct 2015 16:13:13 -0400
  ...http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/media/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/3960E8BE-2B09-4A30-9BCC-B5360B3E9403_zps1h4ppvxy.jpg.html Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 19...
• Re: Use of Lock Tite
  Historical mailing list - Brian Gillespie
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:50:33 -0400
  I have used several types of Locktite thread locker at my job. 222 Pink Used on threads under 6mm Removable by mere mortals 242...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 13:03:02 -0700
  I picked up one recently in lexan type with double wall construction. IOW, insulated. On Thursday, November 25, 2004, at 09:23 AM, Automatic...
• Re: mystery VIN - Now Names
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 19:00:46 -0700
  ...It's quite funny. > Well YEAH! That word cannot be spelled. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:05:51 -0700
  ...On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 3:22 AM, M'obeechi <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > I was reading about this, factory installed BWM type...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:31:05 -0500
  ...On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 10:27 AM, Stan Shapiro <mail@stanshapiro.com> wrote: > What type of crush washer do you use for...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 20:19:44 -0600
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4505&category_id=&category_parent_id= Notice that there are 2 separate lift assist type...
• Re: Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 15:44:26 -0700
  ...29 -0500, John Rodgers wrote: > What - other than JC Whitney - might be some sources of 18-or-so slot > fuse blocks for blade type...
• oil coming out of sensor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:13:28 -0800
  ...type of oil sensor. It is clearly leaking oil oil in a steady drip. Any suggestions as to what I do next? 1986 2...
• Re: Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 97 17:04:33 -0800
  ...2/28/97 3:37 PM Does anyone know what year the Vanagon went to square headlights from the round type? Kelly Bauman Delta...
• 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 07:22:18 -0700
  ...Its' the Repair Manual for Type 25 Vanagon This covers -- ONLY THE AIR COOLED ENGINE --- I would like to get $250 for it, shipped...
• quick disconnect for power....to save the battery when the van si ts more than one week
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:34:42 -0600
  Has anyone Mc Guivered a battery disconnect through a "marine type" switch under the passenger seat.....or any other method to save the battery...
• Re: Japanese style vans! for info
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:59:42 -0700
  I, for one, think they are darn cute. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: More crumbly bits -- sunroof nut covers
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:10:40 -0700
  ...Are these available? > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: Announcement: the BZ Shelf
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 23:01:48 -0800
  ...t accommodate without considerable difficulty. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: 1985 GL for Trade
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:13:37 -0700
  ...Mar 16, 2008 at 1:48 PM, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote: > That must be a nice 85. Normally this type of trade...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:28:54 -0700
  On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > But when one is looking to make...
• (Friday NVC) a great program to watch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 May 2015 13:22:44 -0700
  There are some Type 2s in it though. "Valley Uprising: Yosemite's Rock Climbing Revolution," on the Discovery channel. There should be repeats. it...
• 91 Vanagon wiring diagrams???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 1997 13:14:19 -0500
  ...John Nyquist fax 716-829-2240 (Buffalo, NY) nyquist@acsu.buffalo.edu
• Re: Question about fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Kmulloo7
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:57:17 EDT
  Is your van only worth $30??? I ALWAYS use the OE type hose for fuel systems in my shop -it totally rids you of...
• Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:40:40 EST
  ...it a station wagon? ;) >> Per my title. '"84 VW station wagon" type 2's have long been referred to as "station wagons" in the...
• diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Buckmaster
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:41:21 -0500
  ...Crossing over from the Type 2 list, since I have a '70 bubble, bay window, breadloaf, or whatever you want to call it. I...
• Re: Slower traffic keep right
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 23:18:51 EST
  In a message dated 12/21/99 10:37:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, easoars@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: << How about nitrious when you...
• Re: Battery Question - group 41.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 15:10:44 EDT
  In a message dated 6/14/01 1:20:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, treetop_84@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > timed out when searching the...
• Re: Mexico and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:11:19 -0600
  ...Note that the wasserboxer, nor for that matter later type 2-4 aircooled pancake engines, were not made or sold in Mexico so used...
• Re: no offense
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 08:04:22 -0600
  ...On Jul 31, 2004, at 1:10 AM, developtrust wrote: > Sooner or later someone will take offense to this type of posting. I > wonder...
• Q: Porsche 914 engine compatibility with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry and Avery
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 16:42:41 -0400
  I have a friend with a Porsche 914 with 2.0 L installed and a spare 1.8 L in pieces. These look like...
• bus depot FI hose smooth or braided?
  Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 02:48:12 -0700
  ...However, I want to make sure the 7mm hose is the smooth jacketed type and not the nasty braided cotton stuff. I can't...
• Re: Muffler Bearings, was RE: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:16:09 -0800
  ...type connection to allow the exhaust to flex as the engine rocks back and forth. Since this ball joint allows relative motion between 2...
• Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 12:58:02 -0700
  ...It would be better to call it T3, Type 25 or The Real Transporter. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator Mollusc, Toyota & VW...
• Re: 1971 on Bring a Trailer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 1 May 2018 14:31:01 -0400
  ...as do body types. Steven 91 Westy On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 1:35 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, but...
• Re: Windows tinted
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:39:32 -0700
  ...Tinting is applied to the inside. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:40:14 -0700
  On 2/8/05 11:11 AM, "Jack" <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > I've stayed out of this but a couple of comments...
• "Busses By the Arch #12" next weekend!
  Historical mailing list - Kathryn Bowman
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 03:04:22 EDT
  ...This family camping event will feature a gathering of Volkswagen Transporters (usually 80-100 Type 2's) of all types and era's from...
• Re: Vanagon look-alike
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:05:25 -0700
  ...When I was a kid in Europe I used to see lots of >> interesting delivery vehicles similar to VW Type 2. It's not...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:44:52 -0700
  Buy an air compressor with a spray gun kit from Lowes, Home Depot or Ace Hardware.($299.00) Buy a quart of white lacquer...
• Re: BURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 12:29:28 -0800
  ...27 -0500, P.Dooley <pdooley@verizon.net> wrote: >> Ahh, nothing better than a mag fire to top off an evening. >> >> I set a type1...
• Re: The power we really need!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:04:05 -0400
  ...29 Jul 2007 20:18:03 -0700 > >Nooooooooooo -- "quiet diesel," an oxymoron if ever there was one! >-- >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 Type...
• Re: [Fwd: Reaching skylight knob]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:07:53 -0700
  ...This is complicated. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug...
• Re: Parts Place and neat tools
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 18:30:48 +0000
  ...type who works on any type of car. Their number is Sure the wheel bearing puller is available for some $250+, or the $20...
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 10:36:27 -0700
  ...primer. > > > > What type is the best primer though? > > > > best to all, > > joseph > > -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext 208 Getting your...
• Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 11:08:26 -0400
  ...Saturday, July 29, 2000 10:55 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Slick 50 for Manual transmissions << Message: Slick 50 for Manual...
• A little traveling music ... Siriusly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:25:23 -0500
  ...In that there was no time to camp this trip, we took the 2000 Beetle instead of the Westy. The Westy has Sirius hardwired...
• Re: Custom Sleeping Bags for Westys
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 4 May 2001 19:19:36 -0700
  ...Friday, May 04, 2001 6:42 PM Subject: Custom Sleeping Bags for Westys > Evening volks, > One improvement I'd like to make on my...