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• Re: where to put OEM cup holders?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 16:51:06 -0600
  ...original German type, but they have adjustable arms and will hold up to 46oz drinks. $6.95 We also have 2 different dash consoles...
• Re: What's a good radio/CD player for the vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:41:43 -0700
  ...LAUGHTER -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc...
• Re: Exhaust Air Jack Lifts Your Car with a Balloon
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:35:58 -0700
  ...car-with-a-toxic-balloon > > -- > > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility...
• My '77 "Vanagon"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 16:08:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...type2) should I participate in? I wonder if I get a free radiator from Sears! :-) TTFN Jay -- Jay Goldberg IT5 UNIX Support 212.238...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:44:28 EST
  ...BUS TYPE II, 1600cc, rust free, good cond, 4 spd, runs & drives, grey interior, blue & white outside, $1200 OBO. (718) 843-2132. Woodhaven 67...
• Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:42:40 -0800
  ...Sun, 21 Mar 1999 06:22:27 -0800 > From: ARKADY MIRVIS <HEATERMAN@NAC.NET> > Subject: Re: CV joint BARBARIC handling info > > The link below...
• Re: Ladies Crossing the US
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:51:15 -0500
  > reaches 2 litres. Lubricating properties of motor oils begin to degrade > at temperatures beyond 240F, and the typeIV engine in a bus frequently > reaches...
• Re: Can a whining speedometer be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 22:46:18 -0400
  At 22:20 8/8/2000, David Marshall wrote: >This is the same problem mine is having... I haven't tried the graphite yet...
• Re: Propane Valves
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:41:37 -0600
  ...Mike has manual fill valves, and bleeder valves, as on the type 2 Westies. They work good, and do not get fouled, or break...
• Re: Mileage survey closing
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:33:34 -0800
  There's always someone with a gripe. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana...
• Re: solderless connectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:53:45 -0700
  At 11:02 PM 6/13/2011, Troy wrote: >... OEM type connectors, i.e. one that grabs onto the wire itself >and then a...
• Re: Magic Eraser?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 13 May 2010 05:07:03 -0400
  ...Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:29 AM To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Magic Eraser? > Anyone know if the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is...
• Re: propane terms -- getting it right
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:38:43 -0400
  At 06:33 PM 9/2/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >what kind of shop might someone find that wondrous leak detecting solution? Any...
• Atlanta Area VVWCA/SOTO get together
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 14:45:21 -0400
  ...Westfalias * * 62 Crew Cab 61 Deluxe Beetle * * 62 & 66 Hardtop Deluxe Buses 64 Type 34 Karmann Ghia * * 63 & 64 21 Window Deluxes 74 Thing * -----------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: OEM Vanagon Side Mirrors $19.95
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 03 Apr 1997 18:20:16 -0500
  ...4/2/97 -0600, The Bus Depot wrote: >I'm working on a bulk buy of Bus mirrors for the Type 2 list, from...
• Re: fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
  ...I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack >#270-1213) and 10 amp blade fuse. I spliced it to the red wire...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 28 May 1999 19:34:44 -0400
  ...2 cents on the subject? I currently have >the stock blades (Bosch I believe). Is there any downside to using other >blade types? What...
• Re: � � � WANTED: tan front s eat ARMREST
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:52:40 EDT
  ...types > of armrests (both without the adjustment knob). The drivers chair armrests > are thicker than the passenger side ones. > > > > there were just 2 different...
• Re: If our engine cases weren't hard enough to find....
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 15:52:22 -0500
  ...a type 4 air cooled case to me... we better ask air cooled expert Stan... Mike At 08:14 AM 7/7/2003 -0500...
• Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:49:12 -0700
  ...Don't camp near me! Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: That thin bungee material?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:21:35 -0700
  ...Who sells such stuff? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Mileage survey results now online
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:19:03 -0800
  ...containing all the collected data. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility...
• Reno stop
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Feb 2024 23:13:59 +0000
  ...Someone must know someone in the Reno area that wouldn't mind a couple of friendly Westie types staying in their driveway for a...
• Another strut use.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 21:16:33 -0700
  ...finally replace the broken leg type support on the kitchen unit lid. Blog post here https://shufti.blog/2017/03/30/vanagon-kitchen-unit...
• Re: O-ring Size for Coolant Level Warning Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 15:33:49 -0700
  It's not an off-the-shelf type item. Only the OE VW o-rings work well. Van Caf� has them: http://www.van...
• Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:06:49 -0500
  I'll have some of what you're having. ;-) Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' 73 Beetle > Easy enough (for...
• Carfax needed
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 23:04:19 -0500
  <html><head> <link media="all" type="text/css" href="/webmail/static/deg/css/wysiwyg-3933289048.css" rel="stylesheet"> </head><body>My son is in...
• Re: WEAKLY STATZ!!! NEW!!! IMPROVED!!! CHEAPER!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 08:48:46 -0700
  ...Do non-running busses count? If so check out my new and improved signature which has all the Type 2s that I possess (at...
• Stolen Volkswagens List [was: Crew Cab STOLEN!!]
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 19 Dec 1997 00:47:18 -0600
  ...Based on the 24-hour response (nine messages) compared to the truly vast number of VW sites, I'm gonna conclude that there is...
• ATF treatment for stuck lifters/85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 12:52:26 -0400
  Hi Vanophiles After hearing a dreaded new sound emanating from the engine compartment....a clackety-clack type of "oh-oh-what-now" noise, I...
• dash console
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 07:55:59 -0500
  ...The oil pressure gauge is an electrical type and will show oil or fuel pressure with the flip of a switch. There are 2...
• rabbit cabriolet convertible boot for sale..New!
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 14:22:02 -0400
  Volks, I own a vanagon, type 2, and a beetle, and sold my rabbit cabriolet recently. It was an 86, and I found I...
• Re: Near Death Experience in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:54:36 -0700
  ...Pleasant, NJ 90 Audi 200 FWD (Money Pit) 82 Westy Diesel (1.9l NA...)in process 70 Type 1 Std. beetle (this resto is...
• Re: rebuilder blames coolant for failure under warranty
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:34:15 EST
  In a message dated 1/13/03 8:01:28 PM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << The type of sealant is VERY important. The stuff...
• Re: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun post, skip if you ar...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 09:44:01 EDT
  ...I must say I like it! > -- > its been popular here for Type 2 owners for years. especially in the Microbus/splitty circuits.. lowered splittys...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 18:54:14 +1200
  ...Handling Upgradability (mechanical & electrical) Turning-circle Groundclearance (though less than earlier Type 2s) More downers: Taillights too small, too low Front indicators too small...
• low power when warm?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 4 Jun 2005 18:35:49 -0500
  ...I have a 85 auto Westfalia with a tired 1.9 (275k km on original motor but new heads twice I think). Just biding...
• Re: fuel tank capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:21:03 -0500
  On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:08:51 -0800, "Mike Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> said: > In the case of analog-toilet-bowl-float...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 14:02:12 -0500
  ...I got these from Ken at Vanagain when I got the fuel line kit. -Wes On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM...
• Re: Vanagon key blanks
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:20:48 -0800
  ...Although, > these were > >> not the fancy VW > >> round and rubberized type blanks, these did do the > trick > >> and for under $7 > >> for 2 keys...
• bumper sticker - tenative list
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 13:34:34 -0500
  ...have the list name with each of the four generations >of Type 2s on each of the corner, and the list name in the...
• Re: home-made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:41:15 -0700
  ...home-made pressure bleeder >> >> >> >> I built that exact type of bleeder--works great! >>> >>> On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM, sam mccarthy...
• Re: 2.1wbx into 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:47:54 -0800
  ...I have numerous late model 2.1 engine bay harnesses and ecus. > Is this a plug and play type swap or is the older...
• Re: WANTED: air plenum from '85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:45:23 -0700
  ...type of throttle switch used on the throttle body .. 'late' 85's use a 1.9 t-body with a 2.1 type throttle...
• Re: Clutch Cable??
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:50:14 -0700
  ...find the right dizzy? Site Heavily Updated Sep 22, 2002! Now with Type 3 & Type 4 Dizzy Listings! http://www.oldvolkshome.com/ignition.htm...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 8 May 2013 14:11:44 +0000
  ...Next time I add some I will use a type with sealant and dye. Thanks, John On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom...
• pushrods, compression, brake parts prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 12:49:12 -0800
  ...They list the bleeder valve and dust cap separately, at $2.25 and 2.49 respectivly, so you're looking at about $18 for...
• Re: design ideas for small garage
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 21:20:08 -0500
  ...Long ago, in about 1980, a company called Bullock Garages built a decent garage for me (1 1/2 car) for $2700. The cost...
• Re: Valves lifter knocking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:44:44 -0500
  I don't think this type of product is quite as questionable as the supposed "miracle" teflon additives, Slick50 and whatnot. The CD-2...
• vanagon thread ongoing on the quattro list.....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 18:53:43 EDT
  ...They are more of the > Camper type people. > > PerL > 92 Cab 2,3 >
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:21:10 +1000
  ...They cut the entire roof off, even the cab. > > Andrew Grebneff > Dunedin, New Zealand > VW & mollusc nut > 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX...
• Re: What power steering fluid to use?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:03:56 -0500
  ...to fully drain the system before switching fluid types? Ed > Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:08:39 -0500 > From: d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM > Subject...
• Re: bump/dent strip
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:24:01 -0500
  ...It's > running along the seam about 3/4 down the door. > > http://www.roadhaus.com/images/Calendar_2008/All/210.jpg > > JFF > -- Jake...
• Exhaust Repair Bummer
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 18:19:00 -0700
  ...brittle from being hot. 2. It's worth it to replace all old nuts and bolt on this type repair. 3. Jack stands are...
• Re: Turbo charging Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 16:30:39 -0600
  ...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: Yea Got my shirt today
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:42:19 -0700
  ...Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San...
• Re: Weekending in Santa Barbara?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:32:31 -0700
  ...Anyone have a suggestion? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") > 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: LP tank / Plat Cat
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 22:49:35 EST
  ...david David Beierl <dbeierl@ibm.net> 401 274-5827 voice, -6349 fax OS/2 V4, FP7, JVM 1.1.6, JSM 98.6.3
• Re: A Shifty Problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 00:22:26 -0700
  ...Friday, February 23, 2001 8:53 PM Subject: Re: A Shifty Problem > Charlie, I had problem shifting into first, even after the tranny way...
• Re: can't find timing marks
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:31:00 -0800
  ...Type 4 style engine used in 72-79 Type 2 and 80-83 Vanagons. Not used on the Wasserboxer. -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2...