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  • Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:50:38 -0400
    ...Install new German type screw clamps. > > Getting the German type clamps means ordering them online; I'd rather > not wait. However. I do see...
  • Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install;
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:59:29 -0400
    ...Thursday, October 29, 2009 10:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Suburban Type Furnace Install; > >Important to recognize is that furnace...
  • Re: rear wipers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:30:13 +0000
    ...Otherwise, the line of sight angles down too much to see very > > far back. > > > > -- > > > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
  • Re: Vanagon Wiki [WAS: Curious incident of the fuel pump ...]
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:35:30 -0700
    ...Jim Akiba On 8/2/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > John Meeks typed: > > > > > Until that Magical Wiki appears the post is...
  • Re: Headers and Mufflers
    Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 10:11:20 -0800
    <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type...
  • Re: Link to 12v DC outhouse exhaust fan?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:49:54 -0700
    ...3000+IN%2DLINE+BILGE+BLOWER&cat=62202 Neil. On 6/16/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > neil typed: > > Hi all. > > > > In...
  • Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
    Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
    Fri, 2 May 2014 23:23:38 -0500
    ...I guess that mind set carried over to the Type II and so on. And then we had the "American-anation" and EPA beginning...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge woes
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Sun, 15 Jun 1997 01:03:17 -0400
    ...My other units all have this type of operation. I've >ordered a thermostat $126.00 from a local RV repair and parts service...
  • 2nd most important waterleaker specialized measurement device
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
    Wed, 13 Oct 1999 22:17:04 -0700
    ...Without digitool or some equivalent FI monitoring equipment, these type of problems waste many hundreds or thousands of dollars in false or preventable repairs...
  • Re: removing insulation adhesive
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:55:09 -0500
    ...This cover is the type that is used for advertising. About 1.5 ft X 2.5 ft X very thin w/ a bit...
  • Re: What coil part number for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:19:51 -0700
    ...The different online vendors provide different part > numbers. > > > > -- > > > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
  • Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:45:24 -0400
    ...Jason On Sat, Jul 5, 2014 at 7:13 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote: > All, > Someone passed me a VIN (WV2ZZZ242FG097858) but...
  • Re: NOT SMART of me, BUT...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:41:22 -0700
    It would be good if you knew what type of anti-frz your van has in it now. The two likely types are conventional...
  • Type2 SO-42 Westy minutia needed!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Oct 1996 10:49:18 -0700 (MST)
    ...Clamp type item which secures the rear end of the large closet cabinet to the bus body. It is shaped like a 2.5...
  • Re: Cost of Ownership
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:19:40 -0500
    One local VW Specialty shop in my neighborhood only works on Type I engines. On a very rare day I might see something with...
  • Re: Interesting on-line parts sales setup...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:53:51 -0700
    ...Get elected Queen of >> the May -- whatever we wanted! >> >> Without trying it, who's to say? >> >> -- >> >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 71 Type 2...
  • you know it's friday, folks ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 20 Jan 95 15:11:21 CST
    ...so all our vans will qualify for 'number collectives', eh? to denote a particular type - Type 2. can there now be ANY doubt? sexual...
  • Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
    ...Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:42 AM Subject: Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed) > Remove > the following, valve covers...
  • Re: Tiico conversion issues....
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 13:27:42 -0400
    ...Adam Brooks ------------------------ '59 Euro Type 1 '57 Euro Type 2 '86 Westy Syncro (now Tiico'ed) www.mindspring.com/~adambrooks/buspage.htm (in bad...
  • Re: FS 1986 vanagon double-cab pickup syncro, Everett, WA
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 7 Jul 2002 19:54:42 -0700
    ...4 Speed Manual Fuel Type Gasoline Drive Type 2 wheel drive <but check the VIN. it's a syncro cause it was build in...
  • Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:36:57 EDT
    ...they are the same pieces used for the Type 1 air cooled Bug and Type 2 Bus engines. While you're upgrading don't...
  • Last Call for Westies @ Watkins IV
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:19:09 -0700
    ...http://www.reserveamerica.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/usa/ny/watk/newindex.html Track will cost $25 per vehicle - does not matter the type...
  • Re: Repost: Head talk
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 May 1995 13:11:08 -0300
    ...Repairs last 2-3+ years. There appear to be three types of leaks, water out to ground via head gaskets, combustion gasses into system...
  • New factory 1.9 Turbo-Diesel Engines
    Historical mailing list - IndianVic
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:26:53 EDT
    ...I can be reached either by e-mail, or at 714-283-2966. Sincerely, Vic Ahmed, Madras Motors, Inc.
  • Vacuum Canisters (was: cruise controll)
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 15:46:42 -0700
    ...With Vanagons, there are a lot of 20 second hills. I have installed many cruise controls, and several in Vanagons. The type that always...
  • Re: Military Issue Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Sep 1999 21:34:55 -0700
    ...Was the Vanagon (T3,Transporter) used by any of > Europe's Military Services? Or were the VW's dropped after the Type 2's...
  • Re: Camper Rentals in Alaska
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:39:01 -0700
    ...Checking the state ferry charges I found it would be a minimum of $852.00 and 2 days and a couple hours trip. I...
  • POR 15
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Fri, 6 Oct 2000 09:03:04 -0600
    ...Type2 archives will probably turn up the address of a mom and pop operation in NJ that sells it $29.95 usd per quart...
  • Re: camping spots at 9:00 PM
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:07:47 -0700
    ...Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Nathaniel Poole typed...
  • Re: America's Most Wanted, Kristin Laurite (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 16 Mar 2003 00:27:16 -0500
    ...about Kristin, who was murdered at a > > rest stop while traveling across country in her Type II Westy, on > > Saturday March 22, 2003. > > > > Mike > > >
  • 80 to 83 Air Cooled 2L Engine - 23 mpg
    Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 15:28:50 -0800
    If any local DC Metro VW owners have seen my ad on type2.com or ep.com and want a good used 2L air...
  • Re: FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 16 May 2007 14:41:08 -0600
    ...mine is named Lynn Ashcroft > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility...
  • Re: rear wipers
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:56:56 -0800
    ...Otherwise, the line of sight angles down too much to see very far back. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
  • Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:12:58 -0700
    Who run that way? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
  • Re: 4 Bike carriers
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:34:22 -0400
    Every four-bike hitch rack I’ve seen has been a receiver type, either 2” or 1.25”. You might find a rack for...
  • Re: Skylight Alternatives ...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 11:39:22 -0700
    ...I could do without :) Eew. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") Carlsbad, CA...
  • Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 17:39:43 -0800
    ...there is no safety inspection here. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
  • Re: The Clock is always troublesome
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 20 Dec 2014 04:46:12 -0500
    At 01:59 AM 12/20/2014, thewestyman wrote: >Anytime I notice the clock is not working, I suspect there is >something wrong with...
  • Re: Shore batteries
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Tue, 7 Aug 2012 07:16:21 -0400
    I just installed huge 225 ah flooded lead acid golf cart batteries. -craig On Aug 7, 2012, at 12:00 AM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan...
  • Re: heater control lights
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:01:58 -0800
    ...alistair On 2011-11-25, at 5:15 AM, David Milo wrote: > I was recently (in the last 3 months) able to go to...
  • Re: Moderator Comment Re: Digital Bently, Scanning for PDF
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sat, 4 Apr 2009 19:26:10 -0400
    ...On Apr 4, 2009, at 6:29 PM, BenT . wrote: > Just a reminder for everyone. The unauthorized sharing of > copyrighted material is not permitted...
  • reverse light switch wanted for cheapie
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Wed, 06 Sep 1995 10:39:20 -0400
    i accidentally broke off the prongs on my switch (the plug-type thing in the front driver's side of the trans, part # 251...
  • Re: Test 1
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 07:20:50 -0800
    At 05:55 AM 2/25/97 -0800, R. A. \"Pete\" SELLERS wrote: >Hey look!!! > >I get enough mail and junk mail already .... > >The...
  • fuel pumps
    Historical mailing list - James Callahan
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 09:46:57 -0700
    ...cyl Jaguar E-type and the electric fuel pump went out. I calls around and find the cheapest rebuilt at $ 250 and up from...
  • FS 2000 cc CV Air Cooled Engine
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:30:33 -0500
    ...If you need a 2000 cc Type Four Engine this is a good engine at a good price. It is definitely and engine I...
  • Dameware? NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:00:17 -0500
    ...What to do? I run Windows 2000 Pro. Thanks Jeff _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http...
  • Aircooled Rear main seal
    Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 00:34:05 -0500
    ...2/6/2004
  • Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:46:34 -0800
    Rain-X works great, just ask us Puget Sound area types.... BUT, beware of one thing. If you have used it on your windshield...
  • Re: Starter system woes
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:13:19 -0500
    ...http://www.type2.com/bartnik/relay.htm autohausaz.com sells it for about $20 (search for part number WR1). You could also get a...
  • Re: outback porta shower, help!
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 15 May 2007 11:05:14 -0700
    ...But Tom's link (http://exploits.dyndns.org/privy.avi) downloads and works just peachy. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
  • Re: A deep-cycle battery faq
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:45:54 -0700
    ...I'll link to it from the wiki. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
  • Re: List member count/History
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:56:19 +0000
    ...2005 17:55:23 -0000 Err - don't think that will help you get on the Vanagon list, Steve. -- Dave. UK VW Type 3...
  • Re: Donor VW Seats for free in Bay Area
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Aug 2017 01:38:09 -0400
    ...In a message dated 8/8/2017 1:45:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dougm+sfbayrangers@KZSU.STANFORD.EDU writes: Anyone need some...
  • Re: FS: Country Homes Poptop PRICE reduced
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:02:22 -0700
    ...leash > On Sep 18, 2013, at 8:40 PM, Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi All, > > This is the type which pops straight up...
  • Re: propane tank question
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:38:01 -0400
    On 10/3/2012 9:14 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > The Rego manual mainly focuses on large tanks, 500 gallons or so. Here is...
  • EV sales figures
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 22:26:05 -0700
    ...some Car & Driver type magazine at the grocery store - 1994 sales - 46xx 1995 sales - 16xx Compared to Dodge Caravan at 262,000 vehicles. It...
  • Re: Sunroof Question: Part II
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 20:53:33 -0800
    At 10:44 PM 3/26/96 -0600, you wrote: >Could you get a Deluxe w/ a sunroof and no roof glass? >------ > >no > >I...
  • Re: Vanagon/Motor Home Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sat, 19 Oct 1996 15:25:44 -0700
    John Seal, I want to thank you for saving me almost 25% on my insurance. I followed through on your suggestion and yesterday I...
  • Re: Engine fire and replacing fuel line
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 20:21:26 -0600
    ...I use a nice pair from Klien Tools $26. It cuts through real easy. Bill '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] '82 Westy [FreeBird] ...Cause I...
  • Best Hand Cleaner
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Sun, 23 May 1999 20:30:55 -0400
    Hello Fellow Vanageeks, After using several different types of hand soap to get myself clean. I found that good old dish washing liquid like...