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• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:00:13 -0500
  ...2.3% aluminum, 1% silicon a bit of zinc and manganese and, you > guessed > > it. Magnesium. > > > > <http://www.northerndiecast.com/mcalloy.htm> > > > > The type...
• Re: oil to coolant coolers, get rid of the one on the automatic transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:28:39 -0700
  ...the type. Eric Caron loosing a little sleep 85 GL Auto getting some healthy upgrades and care. > On Oct 25, 2017, at 2:51...
• Re: Oven-baked paint finish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:06:41 -0800
  Richard, You know by now that baking enamel type paint is a thing. Can be a rat hole of possibilities. But it does rely...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:19 -0700
  ...type platform with a wedge of wood at clutch housing end to help align transmission for install. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:15:11 -0500
  ...I reckon that I > would not use more than 20 square feet. > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 May 2008 22:06:08 -0400
  ...Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:33 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Air intake I've a Subi engine in my Vanagon and...
• Re: WBX Cylinder Head Nut Torque check, re-torque
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:57:06 -0700
  ...s the better type of cap) I'd installed to originally cure the "gurgling" problem, has failed in less than 2000 miles. I'll...
• Fwd from Type2 list - Priming hyd lifters
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 09:40:18 -0700
  From the type 2 list. Strikes me as a GREAT idea. (Thinking outside the box!) Jim Arnott Lists Admin WetWesties Spare Vanagon +++++++++++++++++++++ I didn...
• Re: Need Help On Flushing Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:17:34 EDT
  ...A5071C40 >Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" >Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > >I have a 1990 Vanagon with 2.1L engine and...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 08:30:58 -0700
  ...Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore! > > Hi, > > The big difference is the type of clamps. > > Go-Westy uses: > Twenty-six (26) special crimp-style ear...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 15:15:33 -0800
  ...I just did this operation on my '82 2.0l type IV motor, so all should be the same. I operated on the patient...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:25:42 -0700
  ...Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:02 PM Subject: Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps? > Scott, > > On May 25, 2010, at 4:04...
• Re: Friday, Using Ozone, pt. 2 (the breakdown)*
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:45:57 -0700
  ...She >> remains unamused. >> >> ----- >> * Subject makes irrelevant reference to James Brown 45's. >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus >> 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Watering Hole Humor
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:37:20 -0600
  ...Is a Vanagon a type 2, a T3, or is it a type 25?. The part numbers all seem to start with 025. Anyone...
• It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 14:12:39 -0700
  ...Go Westy it is, I reckon, having struck out at the local drive-by suppliers. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Recommendation regarding Soldering Irons Requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:25:34 -0600
  I was considering that type of soldering iron, but I was worried about the presence of a flame near flammable vapours. Does the fact...
• Roadcow safe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:35:07 -0800
  ...Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:16:15 -0800 From: "Britt Grannis" <hillcountry@caltel.com> To: "Buskatiers" <buskatiers@buskatiers.org> CC: "Bay List" <type2@type2...
• Re: Yea Got my shirt today
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:12:35 -0700
  ...Maybe at 4am it's okay. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: Fuel Filler Sizes (gripe)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 14:43:17 PDT
  ...They replaces the hoses with some type > of big, clunky nozzle with some type of plastic barrier around the > pipe.This works fine on...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:31:51 -0700
  ...How big hole? Regulator has limited ability to keep > pressure up if, say, gas line broken. > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2...
• Re: New SYNCRO van wanted
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:10:45 -0800
  Look at the second to last pic, it has reduction boxes like an old type 2. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Air cooled blocks
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 09:47:51 -0500
  Does anyone know if the blocks for the 1.8 liter type 4 engines are interchangeable with a 2 liter block? I have a...
• Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:37:42 -0500
  > Ah, but the dealer doesn't only sell the 9004 (USA type). > Even though the USA version of ETKA does not show the H4...
• Re: Looks like a Westie...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 15:30:54 -0700
  ...Karl propexusa.com On 10/28/2018 3:21 PM, Steven Johnson wrote: > Love my Propex 1600 compact.� � Never misses a beat as long...
• Re: a Friday joke...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:50:52 -0500
  ...type of damage myself and I can proof it :-( Karl 1981 Westy "Jenny" 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 Wilmington, DE > On Fri, Feb 20...
• Re: Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:06:38 -0400
  At 08:55 PM 7/30/2013, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >Are the "plastic stock tanks" in our Vanagons troublesome? Yeah, they fail like...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:14:15 -0500
  ...Dennis Who can't type or spell on this Windows Phone! ________________________________ From: Harry Hoffman Sent: 11/20/2012 6:55 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: body panels
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:53:38 -0400
  ...type of Vanagon (or Doka) you have and I will get back to you with pricing and availability. On 6/18/2011 7:21...
• Wasser Oil Cooler O-Ring Seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 13:40:54 EST
  ...a Type 4 Engine prefix code is beyond me. I carry these as well (My PN 025-1119) - my price is $2.25 each...
• Re: Tranny swap?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 10:17:45 -0400
  ...thanks JohnnyO 71 westy 72 type 2 68 Beetle 85 Vanagon 87 Vanagon 91 Jetta [text/html]
• Re: heater motor Lubrication
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 09:53:54 -0500
  At 09:23 AM 2/8/2002, Rico Sapolich wrote: ><< I recommend oiling the bearings to make it last longer >> > >I've tried to...
• Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 25 May 2004 16:00:34 -0700
  ...if I couldn't > have my Vanagon... > > Pinz! > > http://wetwesties.type2.com/pastevents/2004/bevbeach/pages/bevbeach39.htm > > > OR > > Volvo.. > > http://www.volvoadventures.com...
• Re: Vanagon junk yards in Portland OR
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 09:21:29 -0700
  ...German Auto Salvage 30495 SE Hy 212 Boring 503-663-3006 David >>> John Carpenter <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM> 7/31/2004 3:42:38 PM...
• Re: BZ shelf
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:07:00 -0700
  ...MAN put you down, man! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Sophisticated electronic tools....amazing
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:31:52 -0600
  ...30, 2021, at 5:12 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: >> >> Trouble with Gerry stripping link.....just go to Youtube.....and type in...
• Re: Replacing Propane tank - how to cut and flange tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:39:09 -0500
  ...Once you get the hang of those pliers-type benders, it's really fast. Jim On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 11:06 AM...
• Re: ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 19:48:10 EST
  In a message dated 11/25/02 1:28:33 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << The filler hose (1 5/8" ID) . . . . . . Ideas? >> Matthew...
• Re: Identify the mystery I4 engine and WIN!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:11:34 -0400
  ...22 Jun 2003, Sam Payne wrote: > I'm in California, so I'd have to convert back to FI. Any ideas on > engine type...
• Re: My Insurance Policy Changes
  Historical mailing list - S.E. Booth
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 01:24:10 -0800
  ...I meant to type nuclear *device*, of course. > > >David Brodbeck, N8SRE >'82 Diesel Westfalia >'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale >'86 Volvo 240DL wagon > > >
• Re: Westy roof strength
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 15:27:26 -0400
  ...fiberglass top strong enough to be on? > >-- >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. >KG6RCR
• Re: What if we combined the Lifter Week with Vanagon Names threads?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:48:41 -0700
  ...Sheesh. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR On 6/7/2005...
• Re: syncro tank material
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:09:23 -0700
  ...Tuesday, May 22, 2007 6:09:10 PM Subject: syncro tank material Does anyone know what type of plastic the syncro tank is made...
• Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:23:54 -0700 (PDT)
  I need to redirect this question - I asked about what type of lubricant might make the sliding door quieter and it got focused on...
• Re: Stroking a type 4
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:23:46 -0400
  ...do one of these lovelies? Find the pieces or buy a 2 liter engine. It will give more torque and power without expensive modifications...
• Vanagon aircooled - cruising speed engine rpm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 23:53:50 -0600
  Can anyone tell me the engine rpm on the 2 litre aircooled Vanagon (with factory installed type 091 four speed manual transmission with DK...
• (Fwd) lost a hubcap.....
  Historical mailing list - John Grazul
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 13:49:06 -0500
  ...29 Apr 1997 13:43:46 -0500 All I just noticed that one of my hubcaps is really gone....its the plastic moon type...
• Re: FW: No stalling @ idle/low rpms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 22:00:32 -0400
  At 19:50 4/8/2000, Jeff Taberski wrote: >I was always told to NEVER use silicon on the air handling side of an...
• Re: How many , Have installed Optima as Aux Battery in Westy's?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:23:58 -0500
  ...That's what I have in my westy (installed by the PO along with an electric (compressor type 12v and 120v) fridge. ~200Ah of...
• Re: Spark Coil Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:57:17 -0500
  At 05:18 PM 4/26/02 -0400, you wrote: >Summary: >I found a bad coil before it found me. >Most common reasons coils...
• Re: Moulding Tool: where do I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Arlen
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 08:08:28 -0700
  Tom, Use their search feature and type in: ru1391 That may be what you're looking for. Arlen -------------------------------------------- Tom Salicos wrote: > Could someone be...
• Re: [Syncro] The dragonfly chronicles, or, power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:30:56 -0400
  ...90 Syncro Westie 83.5 9 pax sunroof GL 02 Cooper S 91 Audi 200q20v Avant, seriously for sale Thomas Forhan
• 5th seat installation
  Historical mailing list - Robert Copich
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 08:45:17 -0700
  Has anyone ever installed a 5th seat(swivel type) in their westy? The one that I have has a base that should slide onto...
• Any experience with the GoWesty 15" wheels/tires?
  Historical mailing list - David Meade
  Sat, 3 Apr 2004 10:40:50 -0800
  ...70/R14's on the front (it's like my old type 2). So, does anyone have an feedback/comments on the GoWesty package...
• Alternator Part Number?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:32:24 -0700
  ...903-803A ? Whew. <Inhales deeply> -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") Carlsbad, CA...
• Electrical tester?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 18:10:59 -0700
  ...Is this ringing a bell with anyone? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Re: Wheel bearings, and advice
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:33:50 -0600
  ...He had a 36" long handle, Snap-On Dial type Torque Wrench; a $350.00 tool ???? Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www...
• Re: Parts List
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 06:09:19 -0800
  ...Part #'s are all the same, they just call it "Type 2" instead of "Vanagon". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon "We'd tell a monkey...
• Definitive test for Hall > ECU?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:09:11 -0700
  ...How can I confirm that the ECU is also seeing engine rpm? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Propane filler valve.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:26:14 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Dennis Haynes typed: > The code books are revised and re-issued every three years. 2004 is the...
• The tale of the 3 cyl bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 12:37:12 -0500
  ...New front axle u-joints and a totally new braking system sounded easier than trying to rebuild a type 4. It took 2 days...