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  • Re: windshield wiper
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:40:59 -0800
    Zoltan, Shouldn't this be on the T2 list??? Bentley says (for a '78 bus): Wiper motor does not work: A. Brushes worn B...
  • Re: What year is it really?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 20:44:45 -0700
    ...The T2 Sensor should be located on the thermostat housing against the firewall on the driver's side. If not there, someone has pulled...
  • Re: 1.9 won't start
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:40:51 -0600
    Check the T2 sensor and the wires and connector for it, I had a similar problem once and the connector had come undone. Mine...
  • Sad tale of Woe !
    Historical mailing list - alun jenkins
    Thu, 06 Apr 1995 10:38:24
    ...My 1990 1700 D T2 went in on Monday as the thing was putting up a smoke screen James Bond would have been proud...
  • Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Fri, 14 Feb 97 11:43:16
    ...Nice 1968->? bus or Westi Previous VW's: '66-T3, '67-T1 & '70-T2 Westi ________________________________________________
  • Re: [T2] help with starter relay? (odd, see pics)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 23:11:08 -0600
    Suggestion: Since it appears that the primary problem is power TO your starter, and that is through the broken relay, get the new relay...
  • Re: Bullet proof Vanagon, Interesting van on Ebay UK
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:03:17 -0800
    ...Interesting van on Ebay UK >> >> >> >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-T3-T25-PANEL-VAN-ARMOURED-SECURITY-VEHICLE-UNIQUE_W0QQitemZ250347380484QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item250347380484&_trksid...
  • Re: [T2] Harbor Freight motorcycle jack on sale
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:56:15 -0700
    ALWAYS a good idea to call a HF store before driving there. I've got one about eight miles from where I live and...
  • Re: Weird idle problem continues
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 19 Oct 2014 08:59:06 -0400
    ...Plug it in, and it's up to 3500 > rpm, 2000 with the T2 disconnected. T2 voltage drops from 4.98 to 1 volt...
  • Re: A little OT - old soviet passenger van photos.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 14:35:26 -0400
    ...As did the T1/T2 which is a more fair comparison chronologically. I think it was in '63 that even Mercedes gave in and...
  • Re: Vanagon featured on Wheeler Dealer TV Show
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:19:42 -0400
    ...currently featuring two episodes where they convert a beat-up diesel T25 (Vanagon) panel van into an ugly half-assed camper that nobody will...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 3 Sep 2009 15:52:42 -0700
    ...http://www.westfaliat3.info/html/westfalia_t25___t3_atlantic.html Exchange from here: http://www.xe.com/ucc/full/?obsolete=yes The best I...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Sep 2022 14:14:12 +0000
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  • Re: [T2] Ponderous motor thoughts...
    Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
    Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:50:22 -0500 (EST)
    > I saw an ad for a 1.7 L Porsche 914 motor and was wondering if this would > fit in my '79 Bust. If...
  • Re: [T2] EveryBus 2001 in North Carolina update
    Historical mailing list - Bob in Houston
    Wed, 18 Apr 2001 17:46:46 -0500
    At 18:34 4/18/2001 -0400, ncbus wrote: >Hi >If you are planning on attending EveryBus 2001 this weekend in North >Carolina the...
  • Re: 2 person middle seat avail
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Thu, 1 May 2008 23:48:14 -0700
    ...person middle in AK right now) is that unlike the T1/T2 transporter middle seat, the T3 vanagon seat has the incredible benefit of...
  • Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:34 -0400
    ...All the above is a major reason I wouldn't own a T2, because they haven't got it. Yours, David
  • Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:35:18 -0400
    Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> writes: > And from a practical standpoint, not only the range of this vehicle, > but how fast it will travel...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:47:48 +1200
    ...With a T1 or T2 all you had to do was heat & bend the lever. Been there, done that. >Steering knuckles (aka suspension uprights...
  • Re: [T2] Harbor Freight motorcycle jack on sale
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:50:30 -0500
    OR, just get a used Walker, or Black Hawk and rebuild it every 10 years. I hope I can still get Black Hawk parts...
  • Re: Design your own stripes,ect for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:23:00 -0800
    ...They have LTs, right and left hand drive T2s including hightops and even wide bed pickups! No Westfalias though. :( On 3/13/07, Roger...
  • Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:04:24 +1200
    ...Well, I certainly wouldn't buy a T2 or T3 Type 2 for its looks (the T1 is another story entirely); I like them...
  • Re: A little more about possible new bus!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:32:36 -0800
    dear bring it on even better would be the T25 California Diesel sigh yours On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:21 PM, Dominic...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Morrison, Peter
    Tue, 14 Jan 2003 08:10:25 -0000
    ...interesting! So much information and mutual assistance! I have a 1989 T25 (Vanagon) Turbo Diesel Camper. One major problem is that they are blindingly...
  • OT: Where have all the Vanagons gone in the UK & IT?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:28:32 -0700
    ...On one day of driving from Hayes to London, to Dover, we managed some 120+ miles w/o seeing a single T25 (or Vanagon...
  • E-Code Lights
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:14:48 -0500
    ...Anyway he says T2 H4's are 30 pounds each. Thats 60 pounds a pair. Probably under $100US. Freight on these parts isn't...
  • Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:02:52 +1300
    ...actually supposed to be better than a Jaguar E-Type >! The T2 bus was also better than the XKE Jag, and I'd bet...
  • Re: Vanagon look-alike
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:05:25 -0700
    ...was actually called >> VW >> Station Wagon in US advertisement until the T2 bay window came out. We >> used to just call them 'Kombi'. >> >> Ford...
  • Re: Turbo Specialist/Rebuilder needed for LT40
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:51:31 -0400
    ...are the #'s off the turbo: > > Garrett X10431F > > 075145703A > > 454023-2 �T25 > > > Here is a link to their blog: > > http://www.toroamarillo.de/ > > If...
  • Re: Powerwashing FAIL
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 19:46:27 -0800
    OK,...then how about the dreaded T2 sensor in later Vanagons...I've seen a lot of posts about that one too.� Again...no...
  • Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 6 Jan 2002 00:03:25 -0800
    ...50/50 in the vanagon, much more rear biased on the T2). Anyway, the hakkepellitas are great, will have to spring for 2 more...
  • Re: umbrella question about reliability
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:45:33 +1300
    ...The older vans (T1, T2) can even be quite reliable... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473-8863 <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac...
  • Re: Anybody know if this Type rear hatch is stock?
    Historical mailing list - -------------
    Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:59:39 -0400
    ...earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >>>The raised belt course looks like T1 or T2, unlike recessed belt course on >>>T3? >>> >>>Everyone needs one, I believe? You...
  • Re: Dual Fuel Conversion?
    Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:01:33 -0700
    ...Steve at >> www.gasure.co.uk has a T25 (Vanagon) with a Subie conversion running >> LPG, >> but >> does conversions for other - stock - VWs. Unlike...
  • Re: MOD Re: wtf? lol
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 19:53:53 +0000
    ...Kindly restrain yourselves. > >> > >> Also, although this creation is fascinating it's a T2 and not a T3, > >> so however reluctantly we must postpone it...
  • [Fwd: [VB] looking for a VW van (fwd)]
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 25 Jul 2002 15:56:06 -0700
    From the T2 and v-bus lists... Reply to Mary, not me. Jim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [VB] looking for a VW van (fwd) Date...
  • Re: [T2] FS: 1982 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:22:41 -0500
    ...Sunday, October 29, 2000 8:43 PM Subject: [T2] FS: 1982 Westfalia > Here's the ad that appeared in our local paper: > > "VW '92...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Apr 2015 to 22 Apr 2015 - Special issue (#2015-32)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:54:13 -0500
    ...41 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > Re: T2 rear window install, anyone? Please note that I will be away from...
  • "LOST" Auction Dharma VW van sold for $47,000
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:39:18 -0800
    ...Iconic Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) DHARMA Van, painted in bright blue with white roof, featuring a metalized DHARMA Initiative logo on the front. This...
  • JCW Clearance-wiring and FI's for breadloaves/vgons
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Mar 1996 16:39:56 -0600
    ...CATALOG # CS-75 STOCK # PRICE/$ WIRING HARNESS KIT 88ZJ9624T 10.00 FUEL INJECTOR (74-79 T2) 73ZJ5395A 34.95 FUEL INJECTOR (80-83 2000CC...
  • Subject: Re: 1966 Split Bus - What Carb ?
    Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
    1 Jul 1996 13:24:29 -0800
    This is probably a little out of date, but just had to respond to this one, Douglas said last Wednesday that, "The 1500 T2...
  • Non-T2/VW help needed in Watertown, NY
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 5 Jul 2005 18:37:51 -0700
    Anyone close by Watertown, NY? Happen to have a pair of crutches in the attic/garage? My wife, Lisa, who's been at Ft...
  • Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question-answered
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:52:57 -0600
    ...Re: [T2] A cc'ing the heads question > > > > > > > > > >>>I like using the colored water because it's safe and easy to > dispose of, > >>> > >>> > >but...
  • Re: Engine question just curious (long winded reply)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:48:14 -0700
    ...Having lived through this era with a '68 Westy and a '78 T2 while waiting for the Vanagon, I did read a lot about...
  • Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:42:06 -0400
    ...Bill On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 6:35 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > *Molding* > Molding for T3 (T25) Bus / Transporter / Vanagon...
  • Re: Rust by window seals
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 07:19:29 EST
    ...http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/mrarachnid/rustedthrough.jpg http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t246/mrarachnid/Aftergrinding.jpg I guess it's not too...
  • Re: Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:45:48 -0700
    ...way to "Refridgerator 12 bolt heater relay".� My > clue was the T2a/2 connector which I found behind the fuse panel and > followed to...
  • Re: [T2] Cleaning engine parts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Dwyer
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:05:56 -0700
    Load all the pieces into a friends vehicle. Drive to a self serve car wash that has an engine degreaser choice. Spray every thing...
  • Re: CV clean & repack questions
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:06:30 -0600
    ...Done homework on this in the vanagon and T2 list archives, but have a few questions.... Do I want to pack the boots full...
  • Re: South African parts For Sale.....
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 4 Nov 2001 11:59:55 +1200
    ...the stock German Hitler-mustache unit! Bays were the Type 2 T2 (or Series 2), 1967-1989 and still in production in Mexico & Brasil...
  • Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:03:36 -0800
    ...defending aircooled Vintage Nazi camper owners/daily drivers and exclusively driving T2's for years- I have no regrets. Dual airbags, VR6, A/C...
  • Re: VW T2 Vanagon Do it Yourself Camper book?
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Mon, 18 Nov 2002 05:09:23 -0600
    I have looked through this book, and do read and speak German. It deals with installing purchased cabinets that are available in Germany, mostly...
  • Re: [Fwd: [T2] FW: [busalert] 87 Westfalia Recovered!]
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 22:40:54 -0800
    ...Re: [Fwd: [T2] FW: [busalert] 87 Westfalia Recovered!] > > > In a message dated 3/5/03 10:17:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, > jrasite@EONI...
  • Re: Aftermarket Radiator Fan Solution
    Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
    Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:15:02 -0700
    ...resid=9B02084A888884A6!135680 > <https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=9B02084A888884A6!135680&authkey=!APvK > t2BpmT0-I8o&ithint=folder%2cjpg> > &authkey=!APvKt2BpmT0-I8o&ithint=folder%2cjpg
  • Re: Wanted - High top
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Fri, 14 May 2004 01:19:22 +0200
    ...seach and then select the conversion catalog. > You will find the T2 roof options on the page 69 > > Any requests for information or pricing...
  • [T2] Ponderous motor thoughts...
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 10 Mar 96 22:36 CST
    >I saw an ad for a 1.7 L Porsche 914 motor and was wondering if this would >fit in my '79 Bust. If...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Nov 1999 to 15 Nov 1999 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Tue, 16 Nov 1999 21:06:39 EST
    ...appear to be working >fine >based on identical 4kohm readings for T2 and the air temp sensor with >a cold >engine. The aux air...
  • Re: [T2] EveryBus 2002 volunteer needed
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 06:14:19 EST
    In a message dated 1/1/2002 3:32:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > EveryBus And, don't forget...
  • Re: Black Bears vs Westy Canvas?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:47:32 -0500
    ...if a bear comes up and tried to enter i'm going T2 on him >thats if he's does'nt get me first...
  • Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:35:18 -0700
    ...Thanks! On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 3:35 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > *Molding* > Molding for T3 (T25) Bus / Transporter / Vanagon...