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• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:50:26 -0800
  ...try to keep this in mind if you ever have occasion to use a dry type extinguisher. be prepared to send a�second blast...
• Re: Engine fire... again!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 14 May 2008 11:56:07 -0600
  On May 14, 2008, at 11:05 AM, Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > Everyone has a GOOD fire extinguisher, of the right type - for oil...
• Re: auxiliary terminal on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 15:32:16 -0700
  ...If so, connect this to the base battery and use a diode type isolator to automatically route the charging current to both batteries. 2...
• Re: Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:08:35 -0400
  ...Sparking plugs - 2.1L - Which kind? > > Need to install new plugs. Just wondering what type is recommended at this point in time. > > Anyone? > > John
• Re: Spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 16 May 2011 21:46:49 -0400
  ...Spark plugs > > Those of you that are still running a stock 2.1 engine, what brand and type > of spark plugs are you using...
• Re: Flywheel Lock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:36:35 -0700
  ...of the lock the other type of flywheel., and..........a 12 volt air-cooled flywheel lock fits a 2.1 waterboxer engine just fine...
• Non-Vanagon/65 deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 14:37:32 -0600
  ...type II list, not sure bout how many cross-over folks exist. Ballpark, anyone have any clue about what a super clean 65 21...
• Re: Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 17:51:10 -0400
  ...Friday, April 27, 2001 5:23 PM Subject: Re: Syncro Transmission > > Anne Alder wrote: > > > > Is there anyone out there who knows where I can...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:18:23 -0500
  ...Wednesday, 28 November, 2001 18:10 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: head gasket resealing progress When torquing heads on a VW, the...
• Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:57:01 -0700
  ...I have the catcher's mask, the plumber's friend, the creosote, and the air compressor. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2...
• Re: Windshield Glass
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 16:09:13 -0500
  ...Dec 2, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Jeff Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote: > In memory of a flaming jerk from my old type2 list...
• Craiglsit 77 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:50:09 -0800
  ...2008-01-02, 6:37AM CST 1977 VW Volkswagen Transporter Van- Type 2 Bay Window, 2.0 L., original interior, extra clean, no rust...
• Re: BZ shelf
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:35:10 -0600
  On Jan 29, 2008, at 4:22 PM, Troy wrote: > you would probably have to finish off the edges unless you enjoy > looking at...
• Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 08:59:18 -0800
  ...so far so good it's holding well https://www.jbweld.com/product/j-b-extremeheat On Sun, Dec 8, 2019 at 11:25...
• Re: Vanagon weights
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:26:21 -0700
  since I don't use tires type/size mentioned on the door jam, I use my rule of thumb max. pressure on the side...
• Re: Anyone installed a backup camera?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:15:00 -0700
  ...Friday, June 24, 2016 9:13 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Anyone installed a backup camera? Seems like the Vanagon could use...
• Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:14:58 -0600
  ...This type of thing is used on small airplanes for throttle and propeller control. Why not heater controls? John On 2/18/2014 1...
• Re: ok where did I go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell river bc Canada
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:12:54 -0600
  On Mar 27, 2012, at 4:10 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > The CV joint bolts either use a 6mm "Allen: Key > or the 8mm...
• Re: Adding 2nd battery to Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 23:33:18 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 30 Oct 1995, Mark McCulley wrote: > What's the process for adding a 2nd battery to an '87 Westfalia to power > auxilliary...
• Tire and Wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Hoffman
  Sat, 21 Sep 96 12:48:59 -0700
  ...The Michelin MXL 205/70 R-14's are ready to be replaced. My questions are: 1. Is it possible/beneficial to switch to...
• Re: Vanagon/Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 20:48:37 -0400
  ...29 EDT, hrps@PI.NET writes: << > And in South Africa 'Microbus' and 'Kombi'. Are these the original > German names - Helmut? Right, they are type...
• FW: High Country Bus Fest departing Greensboro, NC
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:43:25 -0400
  ...Tuesday, July 25, 2000 6:30 AM To: type2 list; vanagon; vintagebus Subject: High Country Bus Fest departing Greensboro, NC John, Chad and I...
• Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 01:31:34 EDT
  In a message dated 8/28/00 9:22:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Scooter061@aol.com writes: << On the AWACS radar system, we...
• Re: [T2] Deck Height/CR
  Historical mailing list - Jim Mowreader
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:40:42 +0000
  ...down. (I'm putting .200" on the T4 I'm building.) -- --jmowreader 1974 SB "Feature" 1972 Riviera "Edelstein" Type 1 engine parts list: http...
• Re: Someone finally has taken up my Idea: Aircooled WBX...up to 90mm x103mm...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 09:56:47 -0800
  ...racer that will only race 2x per CASE (if the case lasts that long!) Check out these type 1 cases. Just 1800$. www.precisionalloy...
• Re: Replying to list postings
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 18 Oct 2003 13:18:11 EDT
  In a message dated 10/18/2003 2:35:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: WHY does the...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:01:57 -0400
  On Mon, 26 Apr 2004, Mike Collum wrote: > I've also read that the hoses should be changed to the "Barrier" type > because the...
• Re: Friday Topic: Facebook
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 07:03:29 -0700
  ...I really am losing touch. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Bad New Battery?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:15:36 -0800
  ...You'll have to ask someone who designs batteries what the scoop is on that. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• rear Westy lighting
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 17:33:12 -0500
  ...to replace the old splitty type GHE Soffitte lamps in those 2 light overheads?<br /><br />Dave B.<br /></div>
• Re: Switching from GL5 to GL4 Gear Oil: Findings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Jan 2016 09:27:44 -0800
  ... and this is for a 2wd '81 Westy running a stock configuration transaxle. i.e. no LSD or the like, no taller gears. Am...
• Re: Friday- When It's not your time....
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 11:23:32 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Be careful out there > https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152013286522499&set=vb.199701427498&type=2&theater > ed-91DoKa...
• Re: aircraft engine NVC
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:38:26 -0700
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net At 7/11/2009 09:48 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >At 160 hp one wonders about the potential application in...
• 1800cc type 4 carb adjustment...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 11:31:09 -0800 (PST)
  ...REDUCE idle speed? This screw is the LARGE one of the 2. Mine is screwed all the way IN, and if I loosen the...
• Change the stats Joel
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Sun, 26 Oct 1997 13:33:15 -0500
  ...I will be unsubscribing from the list but will still be on the Type 2 list. I have a couple of Vanagon items left...
• Re: Dragging Starter
  Historical mailing list - James & Julie Davidson
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 19:59:53 +0100
  ...James 73 type 2 69 Mini 95 Montego est
• Re: Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 16:05:11 -0700
  Get yourself a "pro" type panel remover from Eastwood for $10 if you really want to be careful. (Part #52035, http://eastwoodco.com) You...
• Re: plug and compression 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 06:22:48 -0500
  What type of plugs are these? I've had several instances where platinum plugs just won't work in several different brand cars. Latest...
• Awnings for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 18:28:13 -0500
  I have two Trans-Awn 2000 awnings I would like to sell, these are the type that clip to the rain gutter, and have...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 18 May 2001 00:16:42 -0500
  ...I have on my lap, and typing on it as we speak a VW "Repair Manual"-Type 2,second addition, and OH---Wait! Here...
• Re: Temp I sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 10 May 2001 19:26:58 -0400
  Alfred; I am pretty sure the TEMPII sensor IS the same type of sensor as the TEMPI on your bus, it is on my...
• Any more VW shows on NE coast in October
  Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 14:37:01 -0400
  ...Pleasant, NJ 1990 Audi 200 Turbo (Money Pit) 1982 Westy 1.9l NA (Swap is done) 1970 Type1 Std. Beetle (Bahama Bug) [text/html]
• Re: Phone list?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:42:50 -0600
  ...I haven't put my name on the Type 2 AIRS list yet, but I guess I ought to do that one also. Thanks...
• source for H20 tank cap?, selling stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:28:06 -0600
  ...MB regulator ($50), Vanagon trailer hitch($50 tow loop type), rear hatch screen ($20), etc. Thanks! Andrew Fox Ft. Collins, CO 86 Westy (For...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:40:11 -0700
  At 10:58 AM 4/6/2005, you wrote: >How about changing the trans cooler to an external air/fin-type unit and >ditching...
• Scottish Highlands rental advie
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:02:22 -0500
  ...does anyone know of a rental agency for modern westfalia-type vehicles? Thanks aaron '87 syncro westfalia ej22 _________________________________________________________________ Mortgage refinance is Hot. *Terms. Get...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:28:49 -0700
  ...Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM, phil zimmerman <philzimm1@shaw.ca> > wrote: > > > >> Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> typed in part: > >> Tom Hanks...
• Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 15:24:18 -0700
  ...Thursday, July 20, 2000 3:04 PM Subject: Re: Huge Nut on Rear Drum 42mm, I think. Type 1 VW's (bugs) used a...
• Re: [Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.]
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:38:23 -1000
  ...are the locking > type. > > I would much rather have the non-locking type and pay something less than > the > > 25-35 bucks I've...
• Re: Windshield type
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Wed, 1 May 2013 15:59:28 -0400
  ...http://campervanculture.com/2011/05/fitting-vw-t25-vanagon-t3-windscreen/ Second here is a clip from a post on thesamba.com from a...
• Re: California Smog Test 2008
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:53:16 -0400
  Patti - Yes, the fuel tank vent test has been added for 2008. I read a notice about it while I was getting my van...
• WTB: Sun Visor Clips
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:28:08 -0500
  ...1.0 --_b06c590e-b9e2-439a-b560-116ab6dc5878_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hey all=2C Looking for...
• Re: Connector contact intermittant--Digitool to the rescue
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:52:51 -0500
  ...They are 40 - 80 k bytes per page and will be in GIF format similar to the type 2 L-Jetronic books on my...
• Re: Koblenz Type 2 meet photos - check these out, youre missing some cool pics!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 01:07:42 EDT
  ...Daylight Time, Ari@OLTECO.COM writes: > Photos taken recently at a Type 2 meet near Koblenz, Germany. > Mostly Vanagons, but a few others: > > http...
• cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:58:45 -0700
  ...On a recent 200 mile trip the van depleted most of the coolant in the overflow tank. The rear heater core is bone dry...
• Re: [A] FI problem, [Q] where to get a starter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 01:14:04 -0400
  ...2. How about that Ground Strap between the Front Tranny Mount and the Chassis? Corroded to heck? Replace it! With a Battery type cable...
• Re: noise reduction (F)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:21:22 +0200
  ...sliding door?? :) > > joel > There are some larger type Motorhomes ( Now I�m talking european large, 25-30 ft :)) that only have access door on...
• jumpseat upholstry types (rear facing, removable jumpseats)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 04:05:21 EST
  ...The fourth type is the diagonal > pattern velour found in the Carats and the Blue/White/RedStar European > specials. > > ben, i think you mean...
• Re: Vanagon engine rebuild cost
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 18:32:28 -0800
  ...At 07:42 PM 3/12/98 -0600, Joshua Van Tol wrote: > >Type I engines are this way, but the type IV and waterboxers...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:45:43 -0700
  ...Can't help but > wonder if this was a > plain silly purchase. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia...