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• Re: oil pans on diesel vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 06:42:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Thu, 15 Jun 1995 20:24:23 -0700 (PDT) >From: Mike Catlin <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us> >To: Stuart Hutton <hutton@poly.oscs...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:19:24 -0400
  ...tpub.com/content/MIL-SPEC/MIL-R/MIL-R-23074C/index.htm>. This type is made with molded grooves filled with #8 lead shot...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:35:26 -0700
  ...Bolt a 24 foot 2 x 6 on the top of the van, in such a manner that an equal amount of plank sticks...
• Help setting deck height on Type 4 motor
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 16:43:00 -0500
  Howdy all-- I have a semi-stock Type 4 motor in my 1982 Vanagon for which I need a little guidance setting the deck...
• Fridge, Transmission Drain Plug & Calendar of Events
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:14:44 -0500
  ...Do these ever need any type of charging? I flipped it on its side in the house and it started dripping something, didn't...
• Re: [NVC] Airing trailer tires?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:02:59 -0700
  ...I'm excited about this move! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:13:43 -0400
  ...Shouldn't DOKA and SINKA's all be a "1" (pickup truck) as opposed to a "2" which is for MPV (Multi-purpose Vehicle...
• Re: Painted my poptop...
  Historical mailing list - steve delasalle
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:46:04 -0700
  ...the alternative bulb-type seal to close up any > gap between the > rack and the roof. At less than $20, I think it's...
• better brakes on 86 up
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:10:43 -0700
  ...The fluid should boil sooner with the earlier type. Also, the newer caliper is 2 pieces, connected only by the 2 pivots of the...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 11:26:17 -0800
  ...of a TV transmission tower. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• gas mileage question
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:17:18 -0400
  ...77-78 one reads on the speedo) Fuel type:We run 87 octane (r+m/2 method) all the time (and try to pick...
• Re: '88 Power Steering - ATF Dexron ??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 18:47:22 -0500
  ...out MIL-L-2105 and the API standard tomorrow and I'll summarize for the list. In MIL specs the type simply refers to...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:50:08 -0500
  > > > On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote: > > > I'm sure the Xhosa , Zulu, and Sepedi folks...
• Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 08:43:34 -0700
  ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Frank Condelli typed...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:25:32 -0400
  At 12:39 AM 7/25/2008, Allan Streib wrote... >I've found one vendor for the crimp-type. In Canada, anyone know of...
• Re: Heater motor gone?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 05:47:49 -0600 (CST)
  At 06:59 PM 11/21/95 -0600, you wrote: > >No,(well maybe) and Yes, just what you didn't want to hear. Try...
• Syncro in York, PA
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 06 May 1997 16:18:39 -0400
  ...there are no for sale signs or any type of papers on the van. I assume it is for sale as it is with...
• What's up with my fuel pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:48:50 -0700
  ...With Vacuum Hose 2 disconnected, should be 36psi, got 32psi and rpms increased. Bad pressure regulator? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Testing after some computer issues
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:56:38 -0400
  ...6:28 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >> >> It would be so cool if 1 or 2 of you could just type "Y...
• Re: A Friday of interest to all van living types
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:21:39 -0700
  ...https://www.outsideonline.com/2392948/is-vanlife-ecofriendly?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dispatch-04232019&utm_content=Dispatch-04232019+Version+B+CID_0e0bf7d300843ca52e3e9c3e5bcf64a3&utm...
• Re: BLUE vanagon front turn signal lenses on ebay!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 04:27:36 EDT
  In a message dated 6/16/2003 1:20:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
• Re: Pictures from bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:38:39 -0800
  ...leash On Jan 24, 2012, at 9:17 AM, Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Throwing the burning type 1 case onto the...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 May 2010 09:47:09 -0400
  At 06:27 PM 5/25/2010, Rowan Tipton wrote: >I've got jack stands but they are VERY unsafe on my unlevel driveway...
• Re: Air Box-Capacitor Fix?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 22 Feb 1997 09:40:55 -0800
  ...From the archives I found that the fix calls for a 22 microfarad 25 volt capacitor of tantalum type. Unfortunately the closest capacitor that...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:17 -0700
  ...http://www.type2.com/rescue/us/fl.html#Florida bob On Feb 13, 2012, at 4:23 PM, Art A. wrote: > They've cracked...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 May 2010 11:32:56 -0600
  On May 26, 2010, at 11:13 AM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > .................... I need to think about. You can block > my emails if...
• 2nd row seat reversal
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:56:19 -0500
  ...My daughter drives a 1986 Vanagon (Scooby Mystery Machine) and would like to reverse the 2nd row seat so that it faces the third...
• Re: Dead in Wash
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 08:44:31 MST
  ...2nd set Sunday night was heaven.P?({ You know how it is to back up a bus! <grin> But serisously, old type 2 bumpers...
• Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:53:16 -0500
  ...There are two types: tantalum (non-polarized) & electrolytic (polorized) both are 22mfd and 35vdc They carry the electrolytic in stock but would have to...
• Re: propane tank filling
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 14:42:15 -0400
  At 14:29 10/12/99 , John Hurley wrote: >Date: 10/12/1999 02:28 pm (Tuesday) From: John Hurley >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: FS 1988 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - keith pike
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 23:36:53 -0330
  ...nelb@kent.net body in good shape Vehicle Type: Camper Van Doors: 2 Colour: blue Interior: grey Engine: 2.1 Cylinders: 4 Transmission: 3...
• Re: Anybody with $19,500 to spend?
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:39:28 -0800
  On Mon, 14 Feb 2000, Lawrence Johnson wrote: > If this is a Westfalia Camper, where is the pop-top? The caption under the picture...
• Re: unsubscribing
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 22:21:17 -0700
  On Tue, 25 Apr 2000, Kintz, Roger wrote: > I have tried repeatedly to send the message: "unsubscribe vanagon" both as > subject and body of...
• Just Released - 19-Million E-Mail Addresses - Millions Vol-14
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:44 +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: Synthetic Oil
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:36:31 -0400
  I have a suggestion - use the right weight oil - 20W50. Matt New Cumberland, PA '81 Westy (current) '74 914 (current) '72 Type III Fastback...
• Re: VW Dealer Mechanic for a day - solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:55:10 -0700
  ...Hamster Power) > '65 Beetle - Type IV powered > '99 CR-V AWD station wagon > '81 CB900 Custom moto-chickle > 2.5 Corvair engines for my...
• FS: Roof Rack
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:50:30 -0400
  ...westy type). The rack is brand new and has never been used although I originally purchased it in the Fall of 2001. The rack...
• Vanagon wiki [was abuse]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:26:03 -0800
  ...A Vanagon wiki -- was/isn't someone secretly working on one? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: Rad R&R procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 May 2012 00:00:29 -0400
  At 11:50 PM 5/5/2012, OlRivrRat wrote: > So if the " Cat " really did the " ' " who added the " e " ? I canna tell a...
• Re: List Bumper Sticker?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 10:03:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...have the list name with each of the four generations > of Type 2s on each of the corner, and the list name in the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 96 23:41:28 CDT
  type2@primenet.com X-URL: X-Mailer: Lynx, Version 2.3 BETA X-Personal_name: Sami Dakhlia >From: dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu Subject: Re...
• Extra battery
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 18:23:57 -0700
  ...2nd battery option, but no battery. I assume that the extra battery should be a gel-cell or some other non-leaking type? And...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 01:27:09 EDT
  ...I also have manuals for 3 & 5 series BMW's, VW Fox, Type 2 & 3 etc. etc. etc. The BMW ones just say "Service...
• Gabriel Air Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 19 May 2001 09:44:14 -0500
  ...I don't think there is going to be much difference betwe the Type-2, and the Vanagon. The shocks are listed for an...
• Re: white face dash cluster
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:28:15 -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: sudden timing advance change/Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Wilmer Pierson
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 07:10:34 -0500
  ...same type of problem with my Tiico. The van would hesitate and kind of sputter at low RPM but once into the 2500 range...
• Re: Thinner head bolt washers?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:41:54 -0400
  On Sun, 5 Oct 2003, Felder wrote: > Yes, I am leaning toward studs. I could theoretically replace the one > bolt in question with a...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 22:37:34 -0400
  ...the system was designed when they were the only type of plug available! -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
• Re: Using FM stereo for film soundtrack
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:18:20 -0700
  ...lava lamp and it would be perfect. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. KG6RCR
• Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 11 May 2005 11:50:45 -0700
  ...interfering with the spare tire? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: Vanagon Seat question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:15:51 -0800
  ...All Vanagon seats have the same type track. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Dec 15, 2011, at 12:43 PM, Todd Last...
• Rent Westy in the Black Hills area???
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 09:59:42 -0700
  ...We'll be out in the Black Hills in 2 weeks with our Westy. I'll let keep my eyes open for rental places...
• Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:20:42 -0700
  ...Friday, October 12, 2007 7:43 AM Subject: Re: Power loss when engine wet and cold > I'll second the O2 sensor. Last winter...
• BNNTA
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 4 Aug 2018 17:17:04 -0700
  ...Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:13:54 -0500 From: Bill Bowman <bill@bnnta.com> To: type2@type2.com Subject: [T2] upcoming "Buses Nowhere Near...
• Re: Curious Question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 14:28:05 -0700
  ...Tuesday, June 29, 2004 3:33 PM > Subject: Re: Curious Question (NVC) > > > > I am an engineer, compooter though, so purely a guess eminating from...
• Re: Egg on face
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:22:57 -0300
  ...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: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:48:16 -0800
  ...injection type clamps. This hose "meets SAE 30R9 requirements & CARB CU-06-002 for low permeation." Neil. On Sat, Nov 24, 2012 at 8...
• Re: Type 4 Necromancy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:41:59 -0500
  ...29 Aug 2002 11:09:17 -0400 "G. Matthew Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> writes: > I am currently disassembling a stock, 1982 Type 4...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 May 2001 11:27:10 +1200
  ...The T3 generation (T3 implying not Type 3, but Type 2 Series 3, as opposed t o the T1 Split and T2 Bay) is...
• Re: Beach camping in South Florida?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 17:20:27 -0500
  *snip* Several years ago, I did a bit of this type of activity in South Florida, and I discovered that, if the Police find...