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• Re: Is a Porsche 911 engine too powerful for a Vanagon and/or Syncro Drivetrain?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 14 May 2001 19:49:00 +1200
  ...Although the Porsche 2.7 >has more torque than your 2.0 Type IV, the torque comes on higher in the >power band. In...
• Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 18:37:55 -0700
  ...Tuesday, July 30, 2002 3:15 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh.. I...
• Re: '88 Westy: Towing Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:58:16 -0400
  ...d like to attach a small > U-haul type trailer to it and move 25-30 boxes or various sizes (books, > dishes, clothes, etc...
• VW Type II rail vehicles - a bit off topic
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 13:42:14 -0700
  ...Someone may want to cross-post it to the type2 list (I can't possibly sign up for another list!). I know that in...
• Re: Bus to save
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:17:55 -0400
  ...This has spread like wildfire since!!! Way to get the word out. -craig On Apr 25, 2013, at 12:06 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Re: Subaru Forester 2.5
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:06:47 -0700
  Most definately Synthetic ~ How many miles on it ? > On 31 Jan , 2023, at 4:39 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > hi all...
• [Fwd: Syncro transaxle fluid]
  Historical mailing list - Terri Koesel
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 21:41:35 -0700
  ...2.02 (Win16; I) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: listserv@lenti.med.umn.edu Subject: Syncro transaxle fluid References: <9609261801.AA24173@halfdan> Content-Type...
• Re: Fly that funky Syncro, white boy!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 11:04:37 EST
  ...1/2/03 9:45:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, ben@VOLKSCAFE.COM writes: > Am I to understand that those type 2's are...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Question for Larry Hamm
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:27:37 -0700
  ...manufacturer into something like a Vanagon. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: Brown Stove Face Plate. High Temp Rust-oleum: "OK" Match
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:19:06 -0800
  ...It was the only brown in this > type of paint. > > Colour: "242 666 Brown" This looks like it: > > http://www.rustoleum.ca/CBGProduct.asp...
• Re: Anyone have a source for a west left front mud flap?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 May 2010 12:05:25 -0400
  > I looked as Bus Depot and GoWesty, and neither made me > comfortable that I would be getting the type that came with > the westy...
• eBay sniping for Vanagon stuff, was Suburban Type Furnace Install;
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:49:36 -0400
  At 08:22 PM 10/28/2009, Matthew Snook wrote... >if you follow this principle, you don't even need to watch the >auction...
• Re: Cool modified DOKA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:31:17 -0600
  ...Bean Wagon-type Subaru. I think the Legacy's also have that motor, maybe some Forester's. My neighbor has a 2001 .... love the...
• Re: Digitool
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:18:51 -0700
  Dude -- that's it! Thanx!!!!! -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 May 2005 07:55:43 -0700
  ...i can also eat spaghetti without getting it all over my face >too :<) > >chris > > Show-off. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Wow! Vanagon diesel in the lot at work!
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:31:53 -0700
  ...I don't recommend that you test your theory on your wife. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Help in salt lake
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:29:33 +0000
  ...Vee Dub Service 880 West 2100 South Ogden, Utah 84401 Phone: 801.392.0212   Owner: Ed   Type Of Shop: VW Repair & Parts Will Work...
• bURNINGvAN 2015 pics
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:59:02 -0800
  ...bURNINGvAN 2015 was a resounding success. Over 100 vans, Dokas, and other Type II's were counted until it got too difficult to see...
• Re: Vanagon Westy Featured in Commercial
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:39:16 -0700
  Nice job on the "Beach Boy" type tune. Thanks for that Loren. Going to Grant..... ;) Neil. On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:07...
• Re: Rock auto = smoking rock on shipping prices
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:21:19 -0800
  On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 5:51 PM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions.net>wrote: > This is a very popular tactic for eBay...
• Re: Blower Motors
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:45:31 -0600
  ...front housing motor is a different Molex-type plug for the electrical connection. I have 2 or 3 laying aorund and eventually will get...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:32:52 -0500
  At 09:24 AM 1/10/2010, Dennis Haynes wrote: >One thing that makes the new regulators longer is the length of the >POL...
• Re: Friday, what is wrong in the US
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:28:42 -0800
  ...Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:25 AM What is a "heaterbuddy"?� DMc
• Re: Updated Tail Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:33:43 -0400
  At 11:36 PM 3/22/2009, Bill Prats wrote... > The replacement lamp is 40 watts and the others are 50 watts, >what a...
• FS: 86 syncro and 82 ASI
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 01:40:02 EDT
  From the Aircooled buy and sell on type2.com. CAVEAT EMPTOR/YMMV/etc. etc.: Name: Jeff Smith E-mail: partyofsix@psci.net Phone: 812...
• Re: BA6 not starting
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 16:13:59 -0500
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 02:44:09 EDT
  ...They just don't do VWs > anymore. > > ASI/ Auotmotive Services Inc. > 2001 West Fourth Plain Blvd. > Vancouver, WA 98660-1313 > > <http://www.type2.com...
• Re: John Wallace Day - Next Weekend
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:04:15 -0700
  Thanks for the reminder. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Buses by the Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:09:01 -0400
  ...www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by PART # : 1-866-BUS-DEPOT
• Re: how to make your locking gas cap accept the same key as your doors/ignition
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:02:26 EST
  In a message dated 1/27/07 12:58:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM writes: > Don't forget that NOW the...
• Re: What is this? Juice Bawx L@@K!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 19:49:30 -0700
  ...the locals: <http://tinyurl.com/2dybaf> I can't say how this one works exactly, but usually these type of things splice inline with...
• Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 06:06:47 -0700
  At 04:49 PM 8/8/2013, neil n wrote: >... flat Romex type cable. Romex wire uses solid conductors, which isn't good for...
• Re: Propex install near water tank
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:55:21 -0400
  ...The pipes can each be extended to 2 meters total length using additional sections of the same type flex pipe. << I have the orange...
• Re: Fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:43:27 -0400
  At 04:15 PM 10/18/2010 -0700, Mike Miller wrote: >I found some of those torpedo looking fuses but can't tell what...
• Interstate MTP-91 Battery Fits?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:30:19 -0700
  ...Thought I'd replace it with a standard automotive type lead acid battery. It seems the free replacement part of warranty and easy availability...
• Busses For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jun 1996 22:49:07 -0400
  ...1978 Type II from Alabama, no rust, no engine, AC, $800 1978 Camper, surface rust, good engine, no pop-top, $1,250 1960 Camper...
• Interior colour of 69 bus
  Historical mailing list - Richard Endersby
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 13:48:56 GMT
  Hi, I have a '69 UK spec Type 2. My question is regarding the colour (color!) VW used to paint the *interior* of the...
• Re: Where's the weekend next trip?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sat, 06 Apr 1996 14:39:39 -0800
  ...I haven't seen anything from the CCC types in awhile. The next CCC trip is the weekend of April 27th, possibly to Red...
• list hats
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 18:10:20 -0500
  ...s latest post that only 6 of us have bought the type 2 list hats he made, and seeing as that's just about...
• Re: The Vanagon Wave (was Vanagonitis Cured!)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 15:51:24 -0500
  ...Alternately, if we wave from the inside (especially to any air cooled type 2), it is often mistaken as just another attempt to manually...
• Fwd: A Final Question about Oil...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 01:09:31 EST
  ...They have 2 to 3 times the cranking power, self supporting (no tranny bushing) and are lighter than stock. This might be a good...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 01:44:09 +0100
  Bulley wrote: > Perhaps you haven't seen/felt the unbelievable amount of suction the type 2 > motor's cooling fan produces at 3,500...
• Re: looking for parts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:24:23 EDT
  ...Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 New Phone (856)-327-4936 Shop: (856)-765-1583 Fax: (856)-327-2242
• Defroster woes...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 08:29:55 -0600
  It's gotta suck owning a 2-WD Vanagon in Buffalo right about now. A couple three inches of wet snow fell last night...
• Re: Camper Conversion Kits...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:55:11 -0400
  ...http://www.zproducts.com/ On 4 Dec 2001, at 7:35, Perry Pillard wrote: > Does anyone know of a website that sells Camper comversion...
• Re: Re synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2002 20:41:28 -0500
  ...The Syncro has Castol Syntec, Redline MT-90, the Beetle has Syntec, and the Passat just turned 2,100 miles and got Mobil 1...
• Re: no offense
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 18:29:53 -0500
  ...DM&FSAt 02:10 AM 7/31/2004, developtrust wrote: >Sooner or later someone will take offense to this type of posting. I wonder...
• Is this my voltage regulator P/N?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:35:44 -0700
  ...to check that P/N? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") Carlsbad, CA...
• Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 11:37:45 -0700
  ...the firewall on the upper left. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:45:15 -0500
  If you are concerned about screw type clamps digging into fuel lines hoses you can get screw hose clamps with a flat surface that...
• A bit of off topic history...
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:54:43 -0800
  ...On 23 March 1848 the ship John Wickliffe anchored at Port Chalmers, New Zealand. From here Scottish settlers founded the city of Dunedin (the...
• 2nd battery; two questions
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:22:27 -0700
  For those who have installed a regular group 41 (or other size, same type) battery, do you have any problems or concerns with fumes...
• Re: Any New Battery Technology
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:32:49 -0800
  ...Sat, 7 Oct 2006 18:58:54 -0700 > From: Mark C <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM> > Subject: lithium ion deep cycle batteries > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Gmail playing nice with Gerry now?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:56:00 -0700
  ...Today, they come in, a few at a time, whenever I check for new messages. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Re: Hankook RA08 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:45:50 -0400
  ...Just did 2700mi. on a set of Hakkas (C2), rode well, even in monsoon-type downpours! Different folks have different needs and expectations. YMMV...
• cams and lifters and more power wasRe: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:23:01 -0500
  ...I offer big valve engines for both the type 2 and the 2.1 water boxer engines. The 3mm increase in valve size with...
• RESULTS - Tire Survey
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Tue, 4 Mar 97 14:27:56
  The following are the results of the Type 2/Vanagon Lists tire survey .... SAMPLE SIZE 27 ----------- VEHICLE TYPE BREAKDOWN ---------------------- Type 2 13 Vanagon 12...
• Re: Clubs in the Midwest?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 07:18:18 -0500
  ...charset=3Diso-8859-1" = > http-equiv=3DContent-Type> > <META content=3D"MSHTML 5.00.2014.210" name=3DGENERATOR> > <STYLE></STYLE> > </HEAD> > <BODY bgColor=3D...
• Re: Anyone running a Oettinger powered Van( or completed van) ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 19:07:26 -0500
  ...Oettinger 3.2 6 cylinder WBX engines. >They talk about the popularity of the type 25 in Europe(and the type 2) hope >some...
• Re: Type 2 Syncro prototype
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 22:06:10 -0700
  ...Friday, June 4, 2021 6:42 PM > To: stuartmacm@gmail.com > Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > Subject: Re: Type 2 Syncro prototype...