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• Re: Stereo / CD Issues
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:11:51 -0400
  ...In the rear on the Westy (with A/C) I found that there are large openings on the side that allow sound to escape...
• Leaking Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Mon, 27 May 2002 19:23:25 -0400
  ...I looked at Bently and I notice that there is a line that connected the overflow escape on the top/front/right hand side...
• Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 19:57:14 -0700
  ...Put an empty pan below to verify how much was lost and try again if too much escaped. The thing holds around 5 quarts...
• Re: Florida Keys
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 23:31:54 -0500
  > It's that time of year when I begin making plans for my winter escape > to the keys...this year I will be taking...
• Re: Repairing the Foil?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 16:13:26 -0700
  ...http://www.weirdstuffwemake.com/automotive/vanagon/HeyMyClockWorks/ Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" ------------------ At 03:52 PM 6/14/2003, you wrote: >Anyone successfully...
• Re: fridge problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:50:20 EST
  ...I thought it was unsafe because the flame doesn't go out! Not because the propane is escaping. Thought it was that flame that...
• Re: Rear hatch release
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:13:20 -0400
  ...a picture of? >> >> I have a modified release and the finished escutcheon part from Uniwerks but I’d love to have a picture of...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#306561314: 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Synchro 4x4 wagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:41:49 -0400
  ...Engine runs rich, due to holes in exhaust allowing gases to escape before they pass a sensor that provides computer with readings to adust...
• Re: Lid Clearance
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:36:26 -0600
  ...or Westy". >I've been told that there are thousands of Escatorial Green Westies >there,but you can't see them in the trees...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:22:12 -0700
  ...folks! You never know when you'll > need it > > '86 Westy "Escape Pod" > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 22:32:37 -0700
  If heat is escaping out the top you will not get much in the lower bunk even if you have a blast furnace going...
• Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:34:26 +0000
  ...Good luck! -Mark > On Apr 12, 2025, at 6:55 AM, Markus Benne <mbenne@m-bass.com> wrote: > > My bus has developed an escalating...
• Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 09:40:19 -0400
  ...Another reminder to check your fuel lines > > > > > > > http://mltnews.com/passengers-escape-injury-volkswagen-catches-fire-near-gat > > eway-plaza-wednesday/ > > >
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 4 May 2005 13:14:10 -0400
  ...We don't even need to discuss the abysmal mileage of Escalades, Suburbans, Explorers and other full-size SUVs. These are the things I...
• Re: Woody's woes/ botched bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:43:36 -0500
  ...Otherwise, why would air and coolant have escaped from the radiator for a little while, then stopped? I don't think the coolant was...
• Re: Engine swap step by step.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:07:32 -0500
  ...Engine swap step by step. > Replacing exhaust manifold that was improperly replaced by former owner's > incompetent mechanic, has escalated to very difficult, if...
• Re: is power steering fluid generic?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:04:28 -0400
  ...the high pressure line which is :::small :::>:::enough that no fluid escapes until you turn the steering wheel all :::the :::>:::way to the left...
• Re: Overheated Westy '87
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 22:58:27 -0500
  ...All the coolant was lost and it got so hot it melted the upper thermostat housing where the coolant escaped. Since this incident, I...
• Re: Highway of Heroes - Vanagon trip report (limited vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:10:41 -0700
  ...The > C-130 Hercules cargo plane is met by an Honor guard lining the tarmac, > and the fallen soldier is then escorted by a...
• Re: Now For My Money...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:49:39 -0700
  My favorite bumper sticker: Eschew Obfuscation. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus On Jan 17, 2012, at 6:19 PM, Jeff Schwaia <vw...
• report on renewing propane system
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:51:55 -0800
  ...When I turned on the main valve, no propane escaped. Used to always make a big hiss and release a puff of propane. Now...
• Re: New Syncro Westy Purchase and belt/Drivetrain questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 12:54:51 -0400
  ...I didn't loose too much coolant so I think I escaped any damage to the engine. I let the engine cool down and...
• Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:49:37 -0600
  ...we were looking for a hotel in one city whose name escapes me and we were caught in a traffic jam for a while...
• Re: speaking of POLO
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 01:32:51 +0100
  ...Beetle, Bug, K�fer, Escarabajo, Fusca: From the car's looks. Golf: The sport by the same name. Polo: The sport by the same...
• Propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - Rob MacLeod
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:40:16 -0600
  ...the pipes and see if I can locate the site of escape. Sound reasonable so far? But I am not sure what to do...
• Re: Campers not a good daily driver
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:26:49 -0700
  ...Or for some it is a place of escape, like it is for younger kids to have a tree house. So, it is more...
• Re: VW Man wants Stuff 2 Do in Sedona AZ-LVC Trip Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 30 May 2009 13:52:33 -0500
  ...Perfect Vanagon camping....too bad > it'll be back home...but check it out for future reference; crowded on > weekends (people escaping Phoenix) but...
• Re: Brown Window Handles??
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:54:40 -0700
  ...Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 11 May 2004 23:18:46 -0400
  ...a catalytic >>converter to burn up any >>soot that tries to escape. The TDI diesels of today >>are even cleaner. >>With proper computerized fuel...
• Re: Question: Westfalia purchase (eConsignmentShop.com)
  Historical mailing list - Goetz Aust
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:02:06 -0600
  ...sale via Kijiji and the vendor wants to transact through an escrow agent (eConsignmentShop.com). >>> >>> Apparently, eConsignementShop.com already has possession of the vehicle...
• Re: Which poptop seals + color of top?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 17:27:07 -0000
  ...and trimming it off on the sides to allow water to escape. I got the type without the bulb, and despite padding and re...
• Re: Vanagon alternator too weak for Optimas.
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:20:52 -0500
  ...should find several websites with instructions on doing >the regulator swap. >It's pretty easy and works GREAT! > >Steve >EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
• Re: Breaking exhaust port bolt loose, 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:50:35 -0700
  ...It takes practice. :-) Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod" '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet"
• Re: Weird Tiico starting problem -- please Help!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:58:56 -0500
  ...the van would not crank back up! We got a police escourt to the nearest hotel, and the next morning (8 hrs later) I...
• Re: My first Friday post: fix the planet!
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:52:30 -0700
  ...Still, the beauty of living here is that you can escape the weather if you like. We are right on the edge of the...
• Re: We made the list of the 15 most reliable cars in history
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 5 May 2015 11:47:25 -0500
  ...they're "reasonably" reliable and cost less than Toyotas, like > Ford Escorts; > > j) they have a cult following of loonies, like Saab 900s; > > k...
• Re: Low voltage
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 16:53:59 -0700
  ...Steve '86 Westy "Escape Pod" (EJ22) '84 Westy "Yard Furniture" (Blown WBX) '73 Beetle "ain't got a name yet" (just bought it) --------------------------------------- At...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:05:15 -0700
  ...I doubt that with all > the > other sources of heat entrance or escapes that it will make much > difference what is used, but the...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:38:27 -0500
  ...change me" the copper strands > > inside the cable are corroded and the resistance of the cable has > > escalated > > ! > > Time to change all the cables ! > > >
• The Non-Conversion Diesel Conversion!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 21:24:06 EST
  ...In my studies I seem to have come across an idea that has perhaps escaped some of the other folks who are doing diesel...
• Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:50:38 -0700
  ...Opening the bleed screw gives it a place to go, out the bleeder after the air escapes. With the bleeder closed it won't...
• Re: Gone but not unsubscribes. Long-time member is hanging up the keys
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 21:13:06 -0500
  ...Also thank you for teaching me the word escutcheon. I’ll find ways to use it and think of you. And, with any luck...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:38:10 -0600
  ...On my Wifes 2WD EscapeHybrid I run the same tires on all 4 and when the DriveTire wears down I buy 2 new tires...
• Re: Credit Cards and Bad Vendors -- Bad Experience with AAA Int'l Transport
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:20:19 -0600
  ...I'm sure I could have escalated this somehow, but it wasn't worth the stomach acid that would generate. Hope you all can...
• Re: storing van-brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 21:16:39 EST
  ...d try a lightweight spray-on silicone coating/lubricant (brand names escape me at the moment... the one I used was sold for lubing...
• Re: [vwpassat] Re: road rage.....not fighting back..
  Historical mailing list - Erik De Troye
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 07:43:18 -0600
  ...not "returning his > advances" was the reason i was able to escape the ordeal without any bodily > harm or damage to my car.. other...
• Re: Opinion on paint?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 17:55:38 -0400
  ...I also like the escorial green LT6A. I got this code from http://www.gti16v.com/vwcc1983.htm. Is this in fact a color...
• Re: We made the list of the 15 most reliable cars in history
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 5 May 2015 14:12:28 -0400
  ...they're "reasonably" reliable and cost less than Toyotas, like > Ford Escorts; > > j) they have a cult following of loonies, like Saab 900s; > > k...
• Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:57:48 -0700
  ...can > LEAD, not follow'' > > What are your experiences installing a ford Escort Zetec in your VW Van. My > friend in Seattle had one installed...
• Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:10:40 +1000
  ...I had success with Interstate VW (http://www.interstatevw.com/ 2350 Meyers Avenue - Escondido, 92029 San Diego CA USA) who were extremely helpful. I...
• Re: Introductions and electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:02:45 -0800
  ...This relay also has a "grill" on its top to allow the sweet song to escape. If it's there, your problem is electrical...
• Re: Lid Clearance
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:54:41 -0600
  ...stanvan/83passide1.jpg >> > >Stanthule, I didn't know you had an Escatorial Green Westy. I happen to favor >the color. Not the color of...
• Brake Master Booster Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 23:10:16 -0400
  ...from area depressed Brakes and saw a small stream of fluid Escaping the system. Fluid is still at max level in Resvoir. ( Bad Master...
• Re: moving Pickle to New York, where to park it??
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:30:21 -0400
  ...very > > close to a New Jersey transit line, allowing a nice escape to the > catskills > > when desired. > > > > I'm wondering if any listee's...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jul 2004 to 13 Jul 2004 - Special issue (#2004-640)
  Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 12:33:00 -0700
  ...converter > > > > > > > > (3) i replaced elbow pipe but seem to have air > escaping between the gasket > > > > of the catalytic converter and the new pipe. > > > > > > > > (4...
• Re: Bottom-filling water tank
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:35 -0700
  ...I thought there might be back pressure but the tank filled right up without any alarming whistling sounds of air escaping under high pressure...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:34:13 EDT
  ...The way the fridge is installed the heat produced behind the fridge has to escape to keep the fridge working. There is no exterior...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Solved, finally!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:49:38 -0700
  ...Paranoid Maintenance Syndrome begins simply enough with the purchase of a Vanagon and quickly escalates into full blown Vanagon Syndrome as the owner spends...
• Rant--LVC
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:18:18 +0000
  ...Under warranty, it got two new clusters, new temp sender, and a few other things that escape me at the moment. The long and...
• Re: Lifter adjustment VOODOO
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:50:32 -0700
  ...Wait some hours or days and the >constant pressure from the valve spring will force some oil to escape --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound...