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• Leak from LPG auto-stop valve's discharge port?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:58:32 -0700
  ...if the autostop is failed. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:54:46 -0400
  At 05:01 PM 9/7/2007, Mike wrote... > I guess no-one has seriously considered my suggestion of applying a > single >layer of...
• [NVC] Best fabrics for hot humid weather?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:29:12 -0700
  ...hot, humid, lounging about conditions? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• [NVC] 1930s Steam Cooker Uses Car Exhaust To Cook For Your Family
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:17:41 -0700
  ...owner's widow? But still. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 18:15:15 -0700
  ...com/-6jrPG6_niXU/TAvb5hXKSjI/AAAAAAAADLo/WBZgyw0nGL0/s721/Plastic%2520Impeller%2520.jpg > > Looks like the "volcano" type impellers you refer to but you can see...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Letter of resignation
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:23:19 -0500
  <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head...
• Re: 60 years ago this week
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:07:09 -0400
  ...A box with a Beetle floorpan ain't a Type 2. An indirect predecessor, perhaps, but no more than that. The first Type 2...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:42:36 -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...
• FS Type IV Engine Parts, Heater Boxes, Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 00:44:30 -0500
  ...3 VW Chrome 1/2 Hubcaps $30.00 all. Lots of engine bolt on oil fill, oil filter mounts, distributors, some type 3 sheet...
• Re: type 1 rods vs 1.9L rods
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:48:35 -0500
  ...Tuesday, March 21, 2006 10:11 PM Subject: type 1 rods vs 1.9L rods > Hi all > this is a question i had as...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:39:52 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 9/29...
• Re: (friday) Lets do Engine Rebuilding Math!
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 1 Jan 1970 20:22:31 -0700
  ...jimt On Friday, Oct 25, 2002, at 15:28 America/Denver, Stan Wilder wrote: > Geez! Now you tell me. > Why didn't you say...
• Re: thinking about a (VW) Thing - get an Iltis!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 19:41:58 -0800
  I don't have a Thing (Type 181) but I do have an Iltis (Type 183) - cross a Thing with the off-roading capabilities...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 May 2005 01:45:31 -0400
  ...putting new rubber seals in (of the type without the strip insert.) On May 15, 2005, at 11:33 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote...
• New spin on parking light problem, '91 Westy GL
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:27:31 -0700
  ...I spent some time yesterday rewiring the "quick-splice" type blue connector joints by soldering them instead. Once I was sure that the connections...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Won't Start in cold weather
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 18:22:55 -0500
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, type2@type2.com Here in Toronto it is -4C or -10C with the wind chill, I am not sure what...
• vanagons (all): recall info from NHTSA as of 05/06/94
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 15 May 94 01:29:03 CDT
  ...Van and Camper type vehicles. Description of Defect: Due to improper mounting process, Semperit tires 205/70R14 mounted on alloy wheels size 6Jx14 could...
• Re: cooling system design
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 04:04:37 -0500
  ...Mar 2004 01:47:38 -0500, Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU> > wrote: > > >i am interested in having a discussion about different types of cooling...
• Re: VW Van Toys (WAS Vanagon Toys?)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:31:19 -0700
  ...techrat@vm.com URL: > http://www.vm.com/ > > BBS: (telnet into) bbs.vm.com:3000 --> (or dial > into) 212-242-7685 > >-The 'Web' is...
• F/ Guns!?? I got your guns right here!! (vw-powered guns, that is...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:23:29 -0500
  ...the purpose of service commonality in this military application the Type 127 runs 24-volt electrics and is fitted with an isolator switch and...
• BNNTA preparations update,,,
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 15:23:16 -0500
  ...We're looking forward to seeing many of our old friends and their Type 2's again very soon! Now if I can just...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:08:22 -0400
  ...Dennis, And I still can't type on this Windows 8 Phone! ________________________________ From: Mike Bucchino Sr<mailto:mbucchino@charter.net> Sent: ‎4/‎1/‎2013...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Wed, 27 May 1998 01:20:37 -0400
  ...the starter is about 1/2" thick, not a >> cheapo crimp on type eye-lug like the 2WD. The main post on the solenoid...
• Re: Fwd: "Brand new" bus
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 07:31:57 -0700
  ...Saturday, April 7, 2007 10:24:08 AM Subject: Fwd: "Brand new" bus Try this instead http://www.ebay.co.uk/ item 200090584764 ---------- Forwarded...
• Re: No messages today
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:02:40 -0800
  ...This, like the continued fascination with Britney Spears, is a mystery. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 17:42:59 -0500
  ...AND they are to be a self locking type bolt. According to the Bentley those bolts get 200 ft lbs of torque. Am i...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:41:40 -0800
  ...http://store.altenergystore.com/Charge-Controllers/Solar-Charge-Controllers/Pwm-Type-Solar-Charge-Contollers/c477/ > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 13:32:01 -0400
  ...as used for water supply to residential type fridge) > Also, ask the RV shop about which type of > nut to use. IIRC, the shop...
• Re: Camping Season Begins
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 24 May 2002 18:10:23 -0500
  ...Friday, May 24, 2002 5:45 PM Subject: Camping Season Begins > Hello All! Well, the new Westy is coming along. (I can't begin...
• Re: type?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 22:47:40 -0800
  ...Re: Re: type? Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 01:35:48 -0500 > But right now on Ebay there are at least 20 auctions of...
• Re: ammeter question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:24:20 -0700
  ...It just reflects what's going through it. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: 2nd Battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:29:56 -0800
  ...88ah be enough to > handle 2-3 days of camping?� Planning on a solar setup - like the Renogy > suitcase type of plugin. > > Pete O
• Re: Article in Washinton Post - Travelling by Westy in Hawaii
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:43:19 -0600
  ...mainly surfer type dudes/dudettes. YMMV, Mr. BZ-you can definitely ship them here by boat, $$$ RT On Jun 22, 2009, at 9:53...
• Re: Rear hatch panel fastener options
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:15:35 -0400
  ...http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Push_Type_Retainer_GM_Ford_Chrysler_p/pas1860-25.htm
• Re: Bus Boys Oil Cooler Kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:07:19 -0700
  ...Is it an air-type oil cooler ...or ? On 8/24/2013 9:23 AM, Paul Rogers wrote: > Howdy, > I'm thinking about getting...
• Re: Homemade muffler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:13:02 -0800
  ...On 2/4/2013 10:07 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Scott, did you see the packing material I used? > > alistair > > > On 2013-02-04...
• Re: Flywheel and orientation...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 19:01:26 -0400
  ...Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '72 Type III Fastback '83 Rabbit '79 Rabbit >Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 14...
• Re: Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 17:33:51 -0700
  ...See their Item # 33-4050 at www.radioshack.com == Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The...
• Re: Most Outrageous Vanagon Stealth Camping Spots?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:49:15 -0700
  Them's fightin' words, you weenie. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: crush washer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:06:46 +0000
  ...Cheers!Stuart On Tuesday, June 16, 2015 11:28 AM, Stan Shapiro <mail@STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote: What type of crush washer do you use...
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Mon, 16 May 2011 18:09:00 -0500
  ...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: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:27:35 -0700
  ...On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 2:41 PM, Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote: > Will this work on my type2 bay window? It...
• '85-91 sliding doorhandles.. theyre 2 different kinds...yep!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:16:18 EST
  ...part# 251 848 704E the earlier 85-89 vanagons dont have this type of doorhandle.. theyre both interchangeable though.. just a suttle difference.. chris
• Re: Bob Hoovers "...Hot Rod your VW"
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 16:16:33 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 26 Sep 1995, Sami Dakhlia wrote: > On Tue, 26 Sep 1995, Martin Garramone wrote: > > > How to Hotrod Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engines. By...
• Re: What about the Audi 5?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:07:59 EDT
  ...with 200,000 miles running strong with naturally lightened bodies (rusted out > like crazy). >> the type44 ('84-'91 audi 5000, 100, and 200) is...
• Re: my cat is losing its marbles!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 20:25:42 +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...
• Where do I get Michelin MXTs (Reinforced) in 205/70R14?
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:27:15 -0700
  ...WA) and/or can I find it online? TIA Thanks Joe 85 GL (wanting to upgrade to a 2.1l WBX) 69 Type 1
• Re: No VAN CONTENT [file type question]
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:54:42 -0800
  ...hehe On 22 Jan 2003, John Rodgers wrote: > Joseph Fortino wrote: > > >all i think this is a power point slide file > >yes in some...
• Re: Replacement Propane Regulator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:12:04 -0800
  ...January 19, 2004, at 10:57 AM, Rabble wrote: > Does anyone know of a place to get one of the square types of propane...
• Re: Am I getting through to the list?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sat, 17 Jun 2006 06:38:53 -0700
  ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR On 6/17/2006 5:52...
• bench testing a VC--> how??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:57:15 -0800
  ...ACEs please excuse yourself for this conversation. -thanks Matthew 3 syncros, 2 2wd, 3 westies, a singlecab and a Type II ps ACE: Arm...
• Re: Busted Cladding Holes???/
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 17:48:06 EST
  In a message dated 1/2/09 1:12:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM writes: > What did you do about it...
• Re: The movie "The Bus"
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 28 Dec 2019 00:09:46 +0000
  ...What do I type in search string? Is it perhaps not available any more? Or never was in Canada? thanksMartin (82 and 85 Westies...
• Re: Vanagon engine swap canadate
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 21:53:56 -0600
  ...But the "roots type blower used to much power to just add it to a turbo charger. But the drag guys seem to have...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 23:02:44 -0700
  On 6/6/2013 10:03 PM, Poppie Jagersand wrote: > I'm running the original 30 year old 82D radiator" that's all you...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:20:24 -0800
  ...2011 at 6:17 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > the 30 amp model is for 86 and up vanagon spade type...
• Re: cv joints
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:26:24 -0400
  ...4/9/2010, Jim Felder wrote: >I use what my good old local VW shop uses--Amsoil purple in a >cartridge-type tube. I...
• Re: Theft prevention
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:33:34 -0700
  At 08:37 AM 6/23/97 -0500, you wrote: > ...Your comment makes me think of a car that I saw at the grocery...
• Re: vanagon exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 15:16:39 -0800
  ...looking for at $288, hangin' there on the wall. Does not include the cat, but does include muffler (not stock type) ---------- From: Brad Noblitt...
• Shifter resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Paddock
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 18:11:58 -0700
  ...I'm at 165K on my '87 Wolfsburg and am noticing intermittant resistance shifting out of 2nd or 3rd gear. It doesn't seem...