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• Re: cleaning engine bay
  Historical mailing list - ray berthiaume
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:59:28 -0800
  I use this stuff called Mean Green, i get it at the Family Dollar / Dollar general type stores. It's 1 - 2 $'s for...
• Re: Foot actuated parking brake
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 06:04:29 -0400
  ...Tuesday, April 08, 2008 3:35 AM Subject: Foot actuated parking brake > Just wondered if anyone has ever successfully modified the parking > brake to...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:35:56 -0700
  ...Thursday, July 20, 2000 3:04 PM > Subject: Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum > 42mm, I think. Type 1 VW's (bugs) used a...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:52:55 -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: performance tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 12:36:39 +1200
  ...Do Type II's slide, or roll first? IF roll, which tire lifts first? How do > you tell? How soon before the second tire...
• Re: [VB] Memorial Day
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 May 2003 20:53:27 -0700
  ...type stuff in locally produced history books written by local historians back in the 1800s to about 1930s. Stan Wilder On Thu, 22 May...
• Re: needed: source for *tiny* screws
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:12:49 -0800
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 2/23...
• Re: Failing water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:40:07 -0700
  Thanks, Scott - the alternator spins nice and easy. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: Mystery Accessory
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 23 May 2002 13:47:02 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 On Thu, 23 May 2002...
• Re: tranny shaft play
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 10:10:45 -0700
  ...You wrote: > >At 01:26 PM 10/7/95 CDT, Eric Baden wrote: >>I'm finally about to install a carefully rebuilt 2.0...
• Valve seat drop on 81 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fran�ois V�zina
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:18:02 -0700
  ...V5A 1S6 Voice: (604) 291-5422 Fax: (604) 291-3496
• O-Rings, was: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 12:20:24 -0500
  ...I'd be up their with Bill Gates if I had a dollar for every type-4 I found with leaking push-rod tubes...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 14:52:40 -0700
  ...typed: > On Mon, 3 Sep 2007 13:43:12 -0400, John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> The best place to share your research and...
• Re: query: mexican vans
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 09:03:02 -0700 (PDT)
  mike mulliganshaw writes: > > Is it true that vw buses were > manufactured in mexico, in the eighties, and were type II's? > Do they have...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:11:52 -0600
  ...What should I be looking for, the non-perforated type clamps that fasten the radiator hoses? There is another type of clamp on the...
• Re: aftermarket AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 23:43:58 -0500
  ...and type... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On > Behalf Of > Steve Arbaugh > Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 4...
• Re: air-cooled vs WBX transmission
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:24:29 +1000
  ...MV 70kW (90bhp) 160Nm@2800rpm (2.1 wbx Digifant) JX 51kW (70bhp) 138Nm@2500rpm (1.6 turbo diesel) CJ 51kW (70bhp) 143Nm@2800rpm (2...
• Re: Pesky lighters
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:06:49 -0800
  ...But it's not coming to me right now. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Help: radiator leak - tonight
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 12 May 2009 23:02:55 -0700
  ...262.763.2010 Owner: Terry Type Of Shop: Repair Will Work On: All VW Percy's Service Station 3600 Monroe St Madison, Wisconsin 53711...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:59:18 -0500
  ...Monday, April 08, 2002 07:43 PM Subject: Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > I believe the stuff they're talking...
• Re: Target Compass
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:54:42 -0500
  ...in more modern cars that seem to be about $200 or more. (Also these type > units generally seem to be an adhesive mount to...
• Re: Fri. - working on gravel surface
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 2 May 2005 20:43:16 -0700
  ...purchased Vanagons of any type. > I'm investing all my time in harassing Terry K. > > > Stan Wilder > Engine Ceramics > 214-352-4931 > www.engineceramics...
• Re: [T2] 2 Q's: one FI, one transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 14:25:03 -0800
  ...Bolen" <dbolen@shockwaverider.com> To: "Tom Young" <tomyoung1@comcast.net> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>; <type2@type2.com> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 2...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Pump Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 16:01:07 EDT
  ...this type. Jim Thompson Sherwood Automotive * The Old Volks Home http://www.c-zone.net/jim96003/oldvolks.htm oldvolkshome1@juno.com (916) 221-5342...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:16:33 -0800
  ...Friday, January 26, 2007 4:15 PM > :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > :::Subject: bURNINGvAN 07 > ::: > :::Burners, > ::: > :::Tomorrow is the big day. > ::: > :::The type one...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:18:48 -0800
  ...the fuel pump - however on the 2.1 > engines the fuel filter is the round canister type located after the fuel > pump. > > To me...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:15:37 -0700
  ...Don Hanson On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 6:45 AM, Geo & Kathleen Hahn < ahwahnee@cybertrails.com> wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI...
• Song Parody Archive - problem (eek)
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Sarantites
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 13:33:04 -0500
  All, Anyone who has tried to download files from http://www.type2.com/songs/ has probably noticed that the files don't play correctly...
• politics and in-fighting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 08:04:00 -0400
  Hi All- Recently I made an effort to discourage in-fighting between 2 members by sending an email to them individually. I thought sending...
• pop top / high top compromise modification
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Sun, 11 May 2003 15:04:49 -0400
  ...I would attach a knee wall type affair around the pop top in this raised position. Make it out of fiberglass or sheet metal...
• Re: EveryBus 2008 T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:07:09 -0800
  Saaayyy -- now /that's/ some excellent t-shirt art! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: New VW Bulli Bus at Geneva Auto Show
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 14:12:51 -0800
  Take a kia SUV type vehicle and put a VW stamp on it and you get the same thing.... Steven On Mon, Feb 28...
• Re: ASA Type 8 (Mercedes) wheels from tire rack for a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:32:46 -0700
  The 16" one's I got from Tire Rack were 27 lbs. bob . > > At under 18lbs, the ASA/GoWesty wheels are actually decently light...
• Re: Rubber Mats
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 29 May 2008 16:49:33 -0700
  ...rubber mats. > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer...
• Re: 1.6TD flywheel part number
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 14:35:24 +0200
  ...269AX > # 068 105 269AV > > I think the '>' marked is the common one. The list does not explain the > differences between these three types. An...
• Re: weekend trip???
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:02:59 -0700
  ...seen http://wetwesties.type2.com/calendar.htm yet? Rob becida@comcast.net An '84 Westy with a '93 Subaru 2.2 in Western Washington...
• Re: test - someone please reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 19:30:03 -0800
  Let's all flood his mailbox with responses! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: Burning Bus Crashes Into House
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:08:04 -0700
  ...Year not in Canada anymore, eh? BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jun 22, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw...
• Re: Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:11:56 -0400
  At 10:56 AM 6/20/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote: >there are good reasons that regulatory agents rule against a product >and that manufacturers...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 May 2010 18:51:42 -0400
  At 06:08 PM 5/25/2010, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >The kind I had were the heavy plastic ones. They had a...
• RockAuto Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:17:20 -0800
  ...http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1286456&m=wc&l=en&html=true i.e. "Part Type: Rack and Pinion Complete Unit...
• Re: 2WD Westy sucks in mud
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:06:27 -0800
  ...Mud and 2wd (with wrong tires) Laughing and saying BTDT, on the flat no less, on wet grass with some mud underneath. That's...
• Re: Drafting - So Cal Drivers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:35:43 -0700
  **>>"I will admit that it's a different type a jerk out here." LOL! I think you summed it up pretty well right there...
• Re: Can you smell that smell?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:27:26 -0230
  ...6:27 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: > Bob, > > What kind of funky smell? Could you possibly have a reitred mouse type > critter...
• Re: outlet Cap for westy water tanks/ squareback.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 13:21:13 EST
  In a message dated 99-02-26 23:38:56 EST, pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA writes: << I'm on the lookout for...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:46:31 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota...
• Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:26:23 +1200
  ...you lag behind) Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans...
• Re: synchro camper on ebay
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 23:17:03 -0800
  http://classifieds.nwsource.com/auto/auto_detail?ad_number=82524&dealer_type =n and a synchro here in seattle (also not mine) Myles ----- Original...
• Re: No Offense?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:19:54 EDT
  ...24:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: >>Sooner or later someone will take offense to this type of...
• 200 MM light
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 15:39:14 -0500
  Anyone have a dead 200 mm headlamp (glass) they wouldn't mind sending me. I have an idea, and I want to experiment. I...
• Re: Is this deal to good to be true?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:57:19 -0700
  ...has been flagged for removal. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• air cooled oil pump diagram
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:56:12 -0500
  since I received our Westy engine "in a box", I am looking for a blowup diagram of the type IV oil pump. there are...
• Re: Bostig, Zetex, Tiico - what do those names refer to?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:31:37 -0500
  ...At 2.0 litres, what was the general problem for this power plant, not enough torque? <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 95 15:25:01 EDT
  ...door handles are thumb activated buttons instead of the finger activated lever type. 2. there are no vent windows in the rear of the...
• Re: Re[2]: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 22:53 EDT
  ...I would assume that the 57's had the bubble type. Would that make the bus a pre-58? Raul Wilma (1982 Westfalia) Larsen...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 02:23:56 EDT
  ...t this type of information qualify as being "classified" in the interest of national security? >> Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon 2WD (The Wobbly Bus...
• '90 GL FS on ebay $2020 1 day 19hrs left
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 22:42:25 -0700
  Item number #566566167, I don't know 'cuz I'm a Syncro Westy type guy myself but it seems like a good deal, and...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:48:48 -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...
• smog check, passed, but high NO
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 15:09:35 -0700
  ...up from last time, and is above average for the vehicle type (vanagon, obviously :) ). I'm way below average on the other readings (O2...
• FS: rear heater (water, under bench)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 16:02:08 -0700
  ...Indicate precisely what you'd like to pay. -- Mike "Yours Sincerely" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...