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  • Re: I hate to get a tire discussion
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:10:48 -0700
    ...However, the Kumho web >> site describes them as being for vans and transporters, the load range is >> appropriate (LT rated D), and there is...
  • Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:26:08 -0500
    ...Cab "Whitey" > >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > >73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) > >1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg > >1976 Transporter (New CA bus) > >75 Campmobile "for sale...
  • Re: Power steering question
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:01:02 -0600
    ...We also own two transporters ('72 and '74) so I > am used to not having power steering in vehicles. I just really didn't...
  • Re: CV boot or axle?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:59:54 -0700
    ...I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but cant > imagine them being any more fun on �a Vanagon! > I...
  • Wilma (what? with list of vehicles)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Feb 96 00:56 EST
    ...I spent 4 hours on the phone with the owner of the Transporter. Very nice old fellow. He had more to say than his...
  • Shore cooling
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Apr 1996 16:28:05 -0600
    ...utexas.edu * /|\ * I hope someday you'll join us, '70 Primered Transporter */ | \* And the world will live as one. '73 Orange Super Beetle ***** Imagine...
  • Re: Vanagon TV siting
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Wed, 05 Mar 1997 14:58:37 -0500
    ...It was set in > > Ireland and had considerable footage of a fairly late model Vanagon > > (Transporter there?) which was right hand drive. You'd...
  • Re: [Syncro] to chain or not to chain
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 17:34:01 -0500
    ...I was reading in my Insert for Owner's Manual/Syncro Model >Vanagon/Transporter 1986 on page 16, where it talks about snow chains...
  • Re: Vendors--good and bad
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 08:13:12 MST
    ...No one >should endure bad service. >Steve Sandlin, Steve's Lock Shoppe >www.steveslockshop.com >'79 Transporter >'84 Wolfsburg Westy >'00 New Beetle ______________________________________________________ Get...
  • Re: 1990 and 1988 Crew Cab Pickup Transporters For Sale inPennsylvania
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 10 Apr 2000 16:52:22 -0500
    You mentioned engines having been replaced by VW of Canada. When my 88GL blew the engine last fall, I elected to get another engine...
  • Re: 89 syncro westy air conditioning blockage
    Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 13:01:36 -0700
    ...http://www.transporter.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
  • Re: Canadian exportation of Vanagon to the USA
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 10 Feb 2001 20:17:14 -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...
  • Diesel Performance and Salem Witch Trials
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 7 May 2001 21:04:03 EDT
    ...of the 1.6L air cooled gasoline engine version of the transporter which was the highest volume production vanagon of the period. As the...
  • Re: Alternator belt tension
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:24:49 -0800
    ...Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation . European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
  • Re: New T5 (Next generation Eurovan) pics posted!!!
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 05:12:29 -0800
    ...link below, VERY CLASSY http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/ecars/transporter/sprinter/alternative/bz_weltpremiere.htm Phil 84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" 60...
  • Re: 3.6L Porsche hack job!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:57:18 -0800
    ...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: Vngns ARE junk!
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:12:55 -0800
    This thread reminded me that Transporter aka Vanagon was THE ONLY truck that could be pass. van, camper, truck, jeep etc Just one!!!In...
  • Re: WiFi booster antenna (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:20:03 -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...
  • Bus/Vanagon Literature Database...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Feb 95 10:19:11 -0500
    ...REPAIR MANUALS) "South Wind Heater Installation Instructions" for Transporter - dated 7-63, model 8332 (the instructions say they can be used for model 8333...
  • Re: Subaru diesel boxer?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:44:11 -0700
    ...There is an outfit in Raleigh NC (Transporter Wks) putting a Subaru Boxer diesel engine into a Vanagon, syncro I think.� I think it...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_New_life_for_old_emblems=97success=21?=
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 12:38:29 -0700
    ...Thanks, Jake On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Al this talk about transporter and...
  • Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 08 Sep 1995 08:37:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...there have one of these full-length middle seats, and can check and let us know? -Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter
  • ANNOUNCE: Web Page Improvements
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 09:10:02 -0600
    ...Also the Transporter Trips & Tours page is back: http://www.type2.com/events/ The new Aircooled Events Czar is Debbie Fleming <dfleming@moosebird.com...
  • Re: 86 syncro exhaust y-pipe bolts/washers?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:27:50 -0400
    ...I worry or what should I use to >bolt it together? > >Thanks ahead >Gary Thaxter > >74 transporter panel >78 westy >85 kombi >86 syncro
  • Re: Spare Tire Too Big?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
    Thu, 16 May 2002 09:02:12 -0700
    ...Alan Pickersgill Ottawa ON Canada '85 Transporter converted to Westfalia.
  • Re: Leaking fuel-pump?
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:18:09 -0400
    ...http://superelectric.net/transporter/0004.html This is his advice: "Looks like the mech fuel pump is leaking at the base. I'd go...
  • Can a Westy Pop Top be TOO WIDE for a passenger Vanagon??
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sat, 5 Oct 2002 13:29:20 +0200
    Hi all, I have purchased a used Westfalia poptop that came off of a 1982 Joker Transporter Camper... I cleaned it all up nice...
  • LiMBO annual meeting Sunday
    Historical mailing list - Jim Digennaro
    Wed, 15 Jan 2003 21:47:39 -0500
    ...http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/SOI 'Transporters By The Tunnel' - A fun camping event ' held July 18th-20st
  • Re: trailer hitch electrical connection
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 10 Dec 2002 11:54:33 -0800
    ...7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original...
  • Pictures of my 'new' Syncro Westfalia Joker online!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 20:22:53 -0800
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: Yellow euro headlight bulbs? H4?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:58:06 -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: Vanagon T-Shirts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:43:08 -0700
    ...Vanagon T-Shirts > >> Hey All, >> >> I'm thinking about making another Vanagon/Transporter T-Shirt run and I > just >> wanted to gauge interest before...
  • Re: Phryedaye was: Yea Got my shirt today
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:16:37 -0700
    ...Jeff Schwaia made them. "Hey All, I'm thinking about making another Vanagon/Transporter T-Shirt run and I just wanted to gauge interest...
  • finding gears
    Historical mailing list - Jabin Newhouse
    Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:24:54 -0500
    ...Can the entire "gear box" rotate??? If so, how is this adjusted? What would cause this? Jabin '87 Transporter
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Aug 1996 11:51:45 -0800
    ...Well just yesterday I bought a 74 Westy (or is it actually called a Transporter?) and have a few questions about some of the...
  • Pelican Inn outing 10/12
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Oct 1996 18:33:03 -0700
    ...DC/12v coffee-grinder & blender, a Eurovan TDI transporter, black currant juice, a moped, hot showers and a faucet top for my '81 westy...
  • Re: flush kit woes
    Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
    Mon, 09 Sep 1996 16:55:45 -0700
    ...method? > > Ken Lewis > kdlewis@juno.com > Kernersville NC > > 86 Doublecab Pickup Transporter > 85 GL Hey, I had the same type of problem when I...
  • OIL PRESSURE WARNING
    Historical mailing list - David Ludlow
    Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:48:09 +0000
    ...because I have or may have a problem with my 1986 Transporter 1900 cc petrol water cooled. Apologies before I go on if the...
  • Re: Oil Level Min vs Max
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:13:10 EST
    ...Perhaps in a remote oil filter adapter? Good Luck & Drive Safely Ken Lewis , NC 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup 60 Porsche T5 Coupe...
  • Re: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:30:27 -0700
    ...http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/ >'Transporters By The Tunnel' - A fun camping event ' held July 14th-16th >
  • Re: Installing inline4 firewall clearance Q
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:54:40 -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: Hall sender/advance ?'s
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 21 May 2001 11:18:34 -0700
    ...992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 � Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions � Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales � European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models...
  • Open Letter to Parts Vendors
    Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
    Sun, 13 May 2001 17:15:51 -0600
    ...FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH! -- Steve Blackham Centerville, Utah 77 transporter converted to camper (Westy top) 83 Vanagon (New and current project) 87 Weekender
  • Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
    Wed, 15 May 2002 22:11:46 +1000
    ...Andrew Australia '76 Piper Lance (Aircooled, Horizontally Opposed 6 cyl, 540 cu in, 300 HP, Mech FI) '92 Transporter Kombi Syncro '95 Audi 80...
  • Volkswagen / Steyr Noriker 4x4
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:45:07 -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: Vanagon Hams
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 29 Oct 2004 21:30:36 -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...
  • Re: Canadian tires
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:56:37 -0800
    ...from Kamloops to Vancouver with some all seasons on a Syncro > Transporter with a 1.8t engine in the bed - no real issues at...
  • Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:57:26 -0500
    ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
  • Re: Other engine conversion options?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:33:16 -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: CV boot or axle?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:30:10 -0400
    ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Edward Maikranz wrote: > I hate doing CV boots! I have only done them on Transporters but...
  • PARTS FOR SALE (LiMBO want ads) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:03:22 CDT
    from the May-June 1996 issue of the Transporter: PARTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE: 2.1 liter water-cooled Vanagon Engine. runs great, was in...
  • Re: Syncro Acceleration Vibration problem
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 20:46:22 -0500
    ...david@volkswagen.org -- >-- 80 VW 2.0L Caddy, 87 Audi 5000 quattro -- >-- 85 VW Cabrio, 88 VW Double Cab Syncro Transporter -- >-- Volkswagen Homepage http...
  • Just got my KEP adapter plate!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 17 Mar 1998 18:33:11 -0800
    ...87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85 VW Cabrio, 88 VW Syncro Double Cab Transporter -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- VW Caddy Homepage http://www.volkswagen...
  • Re: Where Have All The Vanagons Gone?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 8 Mar 1998 10:34:58 -0800
    ...87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85 VW Cabrio, 88 VW Syncro Double Cab Transporter -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- VW Caddy Homepage http://www.volkswagen...
  • Re: The best way in?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Sun, 16 Jan 2000 21:19:34 -0500
    ...Alan Pickersgill '85 Transporter/Westfalia Ottawa Ontario Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: Terry Kay <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January...
  • Syncro TDI installation question...
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:58:48 -0800
    ...Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation . European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
  • Re: Running fridge on battery
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:16:26 -0500
    ...The Brick) > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) > 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg > Used Vanagon Parts for sale...
  • Re: the term "barndoor" bus... & Split door options
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200
    ...For reference see Laurence Meredith's Original >VW Bus which is a pretty comprehensive guide to Volkswagen Transporters >1950-1979. As a member of...
  • EveryBus 2003 Campout in NC (info update)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 19:53:59 -0500
    ...The annual VW bus/transporter camping event is held in Pleasant Garden, NC. If you have not heard of the event and live within...
  • Re: 5 SPEED TRANS'
    Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 13:31:35 -0000
    ...Best regards, Tony Polson '85 VW Transporter