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  • Re: extra engine... overhaul...
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:19:46 -0800
    ...Perk up your Vanagon, Transporter, or Syncro with a genuine German VW powerplant, ready for another 100K! This is one of the few good...
  • Re: Camper Equipmetn Advise Needed
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Aug 94 10:01:08 PDT
    Holy Cow, Steve! Vanagons must be WAY bigger inside than Transporters! With that list of stuff you bring camping there'd be no room...
  • Re: G60 in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 04 Jun 1996 17:10:11 -0500 (EST)
    ...I guess what I am getting at is that the parameters that a Transporter operates (lower speed, high weight carrying ability) are different from...
  • Re: Towing a Syncro, final Q?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Sep 1996 21:48:21 -0700
    ...The differential lock must not be engaged. ===================================================================== This is on page 16 of "Insert for Owner's Manual Syncro Model 1986 Vanagon/Transporter". Apparently...
  • re: Westfalia Mercedes Vans
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Mon, 2 Jun 97 18:07:31 UT
    ...The new Eurovan (Transporter, Caravelle and Californias ) with TDI are more powerful than the Mercedes Diesels. Funny thing is that VW sells their VR6...
  • Re: repair shops in the New York city area
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 01:48:30 EDT
    ...have no experience with these shops but they advertise in The Transporter, the newsletter of LIMBO. I do know you can get to NYC...
  • Re: New VW Van [Sharan]
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 1 Jan 2001 10:35:02 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales � European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models...
  • Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:38:45 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales � European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models...
  • Van for sale postings.........
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 11 Mar 2002 12:06:15 -0500
    ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
  • Re: brush gaurds
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 21:29:55 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original...
  • Newbie - sort of - and e-code lights (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:21:46 +0200
    ...I recived from Vanagon listees !! I have a 1988 Vanagon - or Transporter as they are named here - the simpler variety with cardboard inner walls...
  • Fwd: Re: Brake pedal vibration
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:13:23 -0700
    ...Just bought an 87 transporter ( with a Hi-roof!!! ) and the brake pedal vibrates ( a lot ) when coming to a stop. How can I...
  • Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:00:34 -0500
    ...I didn't know a Allison / Rolls-Merlin could be shoe horned into the back of a Transporter/ Caravelle / Vanagon. I'd like to...
  • Re: Dangers of Ebay Adventures
    Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
    Sat, 2 Jun 2007 16:06:55 -0700
    ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-VW-Bus-21-Window-Microbus-Transporter-DeLuxe_W0QQitemZ130118947930QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15291QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ----- Original Message ---- From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> To...
  • Re: Westy brainteaser: Limbo Transporters By the Tunnel campout
    Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
    Sat, 17 Jul 1999 03:07:01 -0400
    ...http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/TBT97.html) > > See you at Transporters By the Tunnel! > > Cheers, > Martin
  • Re: Boston Bob Engine
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:37:10 -0400
    ...Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) > 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg > 1976 Transporter (New CA bus) > 1974 412 "Goldmember" > Used...
  • Friday: "Gadget Guy Goes Mobile" by Stan Wilder
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:50:49 -0500
    ...October 13, 2011 Since the early sixties, there have been various individuals that traveled extensively in VW busses, also known as Transporters or Kombi...
  • re: Free(?) VW History Book (sorry, all gone)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 03 Nov 1995 12:42:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...He said "They might still have some". -Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter '80 VW V6anagon soon
  • Re: Re: Vans in europe?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:58:54 -0500
    ...416-7980 * /|\ * I hope someday you'll join us, <ehintz@mail.utexas.edu> */ | \* And the world will live as one. '70 Primered Transporter ***** Imagine." ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: Syncro: Dyno smog test dangerous?
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:08:03 -0800
    ...the "Vehicle Operation" > section, it reads: > > "Performance testing > > If the Vanagon/Transporter Syncro requires testing on a dynamometer > (engine output analysis and brake test...
  • Re: Rusted westy rocker panel
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
    Sun, 9 Apr 2000 12:20:15 -0700
    ...I have seen several T4 >Transporters with rustholes, those are usually 91-92-ish work vehicles that >drive >100k kms each year, on salted...
  • Re: wasserboxer
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 01:03:35 PDT
    ...From page 34 of the 1987 Vanagon/Transporter Volkswagen Owner's Manual STOPPING ENGINE "Do not stop the engine immediately after hard or extended...
  • Re: convertible westy?
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:21:10 +1000
    ...Regards, Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia 19992 VW T3 Transporter Syncro van 1969 VW 411 Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >My 8-year old son had a...
  • Re: 1.9 l question
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Tue, 15 May 2001 10:21:41 EDT
    ...fresh air. <snip> TIA Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 73 Transporter (new!!!!!!!) Vanagon Partsmobiles >> Good luck. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy -- 'Roland the Road...
  • Re: Coolant flush...best way to do it?
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Tue, 28 May 2002 20:51:12 -0400
    ...I have had NO luck trying to > flush(using the tee method) our 85 GL and 86 Transporter. Both times it > made the vehicle...
  • Re: NOW: Green Coolant?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Fri, 31 May 2002 17:53:16 -0400
    ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
  • Re: was MAC vs PC NOW: PLEASE RESTRAIN YOURSELVES!!
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Fri, 31 May 2002 15:57:02 -0500
    ...Thank you, Jon in OKC 1981 Transporter _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support...
  • Re: Eurocars 2.2 Engine - anyone have more info?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:47:56 -0400
    ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
  • Re: Sticking Calipers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 08:24:23 -0700
    ...On just the end faces of the >pistons. > >Clive >'88 Syncro Transporter > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Todd Last" <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • T3 parts needed near Saarbruecken - Frankfurt Germany
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 02:46:04 -0600
    ...tomorrow (Friday) around lunch and need some spare parts for a 1982 Diesel T3 transporter. Anyone knows about good VW new or used parts...
  • Re: contact information
    Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 20:06:12 -0800
    ...If it's not a transporter, it's crraap! Ok, some KGs are cool too. And I've been thinking about getting a Thing...
  • What is the correct offset for 16 x 8.0 wheels?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 23:06:36 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Westfalia Parts $350
    Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:39 -0400
    ...BOOKS One Bently 1980 to 1991 Factory vanagon repair manual One Haynes VW transporter 82 to 90 repair manual One Bosh Fuel Injection & Engine...
  • Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:11:13 -0500
    ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD 1985 Transporter singlecab ----- Original Message ----- > I'm there too, but we are, without doubt, the...
  • Re: Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 21:25:32 +0000
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 > >- Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions >- Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation >- European Lighting for most Volkswagen models > > >Due...
  • Re: About the wipers...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 3 Feb 2020 09:44:27 -0800
    ...South African and Australian Vanagons (Kombis/Transporters) definitely had mirror imaged front wipers compared to the US. I would not be surprised if the...
  • Re: Tools and spare parts
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:31:31 -0600
    ...the document jim made availabe for us was published in 1960, and referenced transporters and beetles of that era. they were inexpensive. a new...
  • Re: The Allegory of the Wave
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:04:50 -0800
    ...Hineline <hineline@ocotillofield.net > > wrote: > Maybe, like other transporter/Vanagon owners, you wave when you see > another bus or van. You hope they wave...
  • Re: Skylight color needed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:18:18 -0700
    ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Reynolds" <transporterjr@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 10:47...
  • Re: heater fan whine
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:04:50 -0800
    ...Good luck. �Happy Camping, Joel Cort Rochester NY jcort@rochester.rr.com joel_cort@yahoo.com 89 Syncro Westy (VanGo) 87 Syncro Transporter (Stella...
  • '66 progress,parts,powder coating?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:47:15 -0700
    ...ordered a few more parts from RMMW including the 63-67 Transporter Bentley Manual and thermostat parts. I was planning to order a VW...
  • What Van was that?
    Historical mailing list - King, Robert
    3 Jan 1995 13:43:30 +1000
    ...From the front it looked a caravelle (or transporter or whatever). In fact it looked like the 'newer' (post 80) front end grafted onto...
  • Re: Vanagon in a hot climate
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:01:00 PDT
    ...joining the Arizona Bus >Club or SWATO, the Southwest Association of >Transporter Owners. Both are NEATO chapters and are >both groups of good people...
  • Re: Eurovan questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 14:12:29 EST
    ...In '95, we get the EuroVan Camper which is a long wheelbase Transporter with full camper package by Winnebago. These came with the 5...
  • Re: What is that darn silver thing on my Westy diesel dash???????
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Mon, 3 Sep 2001 09:52:01 -0400
    go to vanagon.com and look for info on the "silver socket' Adam P 81 westy (2 of them) 74 beetle 73 Transporter (new...
  • Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 12 May 2003 22:50:19 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original...
  • Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:43:54 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: Wanted: 1980 Westy owner's manual
    Historical mailing list - JD Foster
    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:39:41 -0700
    ...I just purchased an 86 > > Manual for $10! > > > > Regards, > > > > ~Rich Barker > > 86 Transporter > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: oil weights for inline 4's
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 12:56:50 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: 84 with carburetor!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 13:37:20 -0800
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: FYI : 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:42:45 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • I'm back from Germany!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 24 Apr 2004 08:44:37 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: where can i get a Fart Can exh. tip for a vanagon? Re: Loud Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:36:49 -0800
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
    Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:12:29 -0800
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 > > - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions > - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation > - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models > > > Due...
  • Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:09:53 -0700
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models Due...
  • Re: Of course a vanagon is a bus!
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Fri, 3 Feb 2006 19:22:55 -0700
    ...I know that in some places they are > > called Transporters and in South Africa they were > > called a Bus - > > sometimes Mini-bus, until they...
  • LiMBO want ads ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 06 Apr 96 20:14:08 CST
    from the March/April 1996 issue of The Transporter ... FOR SALE 1966 Rust-free Deluxe Microbus 1976 Westfalia 1978 Westfalia. also tons of westy...
  • Re: Rear brakes - made by Volkswagen / LED dash lights
    Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
    Wed, 5 Aug 2020 18:57:11 -0700
    ...too. > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-drum-brake-shoe-vanagon-transporter-2516 > 98525my > > Free shipping too. > > Hard to beat this deal. > > Jack R...
  • Re: Head gasket FIX!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 14 Jul 1997 13:00:57 +0200
    ...The Vanagon (sorry, have to say Transporter at this point) with Turbo Diesel engines got this hot water pump from stock. This was standard...
  • Re: Brake Help Please!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Don R. Preston, Jr.
    Sun, 28 Feb 1999 14:02:10 -0700
    ...she said that the van had never had >> it's brakes serviced......*ouch* >> >> Thanks, >> >> Don & Christina Preston >> '87 Wolfsberg Vanagon GL >> '77 Auto Transporter >>