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• Re: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 May 2003 14:00:36 -0400
  ...If you want seriously good performance you're going to need a compressor-driven system, and for decent efficiency (much better than either absorption...
• Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:57:21 -0700
  ...Got to my destination just as the rain tapered off, > but the wipers were still running in the final moments as I parked. > Turned...
• Re: 88 Westie Front End Noise?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 11:58:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...I thought the front shocks were shot and finally got around to > replacing them. Unfortunately the noise has gotten worse with the new shocks...
• Transmission Oil & Drain Tools
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 10:35:41 -0800
  ...In a manual trans., would a heavier oil be better or worse than a lighter oil where both meet specs? The van is driven...
• Re: Defeat snatched from victory�s jaws [FS: (unknown chars)89 Syncro Westy] (long!)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 11:12:14 -0500
  ...And he bought it from a dealer!!! Finally got a chance to see it last weekend and boy is that thing mint! Hmmm...you...
• Re: Engine performance vs tire size
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:14:05 -0800
  ...They had the 1.9 Diesel industrial engine and a air-cooled Vanagon > > transmission with the 4.57 final drive . This engine, non-turbo...
• Re: AT v.s. Manual
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall (Vanagon Mailing List)
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 18:23:43 -0800
  ...longer captain". .86 for 4th gear and 5.26 for a final drive... In bull low (6.08) I can haul down trees though...
• Re: Has anyone shipped a vanagon across the nation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:50:08 -0700
  ...bid twice.. finally after 3 months someone took the job at $ 1,350. it arrived safely. re the fly and drive.. every which way...
• Syncro U-joint replacement report (long)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:14:26 -0700
  Well, I finally installed my driveline with a replacement u-joint from a local driveline shop and all seems good so far. I replaced...
• new owner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 00:03:05 -0800
  Well Joel, you can finally add me to your list. 1980 Vanagon, (cinnamon brown), camper, in WA state. Everything checked out okay. I filled...
• Re: Vanagon Science Degree
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:55:28 -0600
  ...So >> read, read, read. >> >> The final exam is a practical test that will take place on a dark and >> rainy night on a back...
• Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:29:42 -0400
  Karl, I finally got my 2.1 installed about a month ago, just two days before our planned trip from Phx to Vancouver - Hell...
• Re: 87 started, then died again
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:13:00 -0700
  ...I did > finally get my 87 started after it sat for I guess about 2-1/2 years. > No special magic trick, just out...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Mon, 10 May 2004 12:17:03 -0700
  ...an '87 Mazda RX-7, and finally now have a '96 Z3 Roadster as my daily driver. So what am I doing on a...
• Re: more fuel problems!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 15:19:13 -0600
  Unfortunately I know for a fact I am not out of gas as I have driven less then 100 miles on one tank and...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:29:01 -0700
  ...Cleaning CV I finally got to starting the clutch replacement on Gertie ('85, 1.9) When I got the axles removed fromt he trans...
• Re: Such a splendid waste of time
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:02:32 -0800
  ...Monday, January 24, 2011, 6:00 PM Last night, on a short drive in my '82 Westy, I decided to turn the heat on...
• Re: Another Vanagon Stall?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 09:37:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...Another Vanagon Stall? > > Steven Johnson said: > > >Well, if yer referring to the old stalling on the long drive at > constant > >speeds, then you are...
• GEX advice, et al.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 19:31:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...AND finally.... If I am not mistaken, the intro letter to the list said something about copying ONLY enough information to provide context. Scrolling...
• 1st spring Vngn Projects
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:52:11 -0500
  ...I finally saw the hairline cracks in the plastic! The listees that had mentioned this earlier where dead on. Fifty mile test drive last...
• Re: Leaking Tranny Fluid in 1986 Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:55:05 -0700
  ...If it is leaking past the shaft seal it is contaminating the final drive, so change that oil as well. Fixing leaks is always...
• One last time!! My fault...Syncro tank straps et al
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:13:44 -0600
  ...As a result, I finally got photos taken of the Syncro Gas tank straps that someone was wanting. They are far from perfect, but...
• My project status update
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:44:47 -0500
  ...Turned into an all day affair, had to get a socket driven allen tip (thankfully nothing stripped or anything, though--I followed the clean...
• Re: Horn Ring Contact Finger
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:32:09 -0500
  ...I did finally figure out what was happening, fixed the finger, now it works. Had a short in the horn actuator, borrowed one from...
• You need a spare temp 2 sensor NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:23:48 -0400
  ...I was able to drive it for a couple more miles. I did this 3 times till I finally returned to my brother's...
• Dissappearing products (was exhaust system / Kroil)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:17:43 -0400
  ...hit 3 FLAPS and finally HD had some in 32oz spray .. I'll be quite upset when that goes NLA... mainly because I drive...
• 1.9 loss of 1/3 power- Boggy Please HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Danny C
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 16:38:11 -0700
  ...When the cars finally started moving my van has a sudden loss of power. It felt like it was running on 3 cylinders. Then...
• Re: cracked AMC heads question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:09:35 -0700
  ...Thanks for any >> > >advice/input/feedback/links/etc..... >> > > >> > >-- >> > >Chris >> > >88 Vanagon GL (daily driver) >> > >87 Westfalia (in progress) >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> >> >> -- >> Chris >> 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver...
• Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:04:09 -0400
  ...You follow someone at 40 mph for miles and miles and finally come to a passing lane but do not have any power on...
• Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:24:57 -0600
  We've finally had some days in the 30's in Milwaukee area, so it's got me tempted to start a couple of...
• idle conversation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:00:21 EST
  Guys and Gals, The idle circuit has finally gone. It will no longer idle (cold) without my assistance. As the vehicle warms up, the...
• Re: '90 GL tranny nastiness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 May 2002 06:17:05 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 GL tranny nastiness Peeps, I have finally succeeded in purchasing the bus of my dreams (1990 GL, Orly...
• Re: buying a westy out of state, how do I drive it home legally?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:53:40 -0700
  ...then head straight for Dallas, TX. > > Major AC installation and upgrades. > > Finally, a month or more after being picked up in LA, will make...
• Friday Vanagon Gloat: almost NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:05:09 -0600
  ...The mechanic spent some time looking at her car with her, and finally came back in the building without her. He was shaking his...
• Final Oil pressure result
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 06:57:37 -0500
  ...One almost final note is that during my test drive of yesterday I noticed that the thermostat now has swings of up to 60...
• Re: Rebuild time
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 19:34:41 +0000
  At 01:09 PM 12/1/96 +0000, you wrote: > > Finally now I have come upon enough time to get to work on >rebuilding...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 2 Jun 2012 09:09:18 -0700
  ...ca/albell/images/final%20web%20pics/mods/halon2.jpg I mounted a bit of plastic tubing on kitchen unit, behind driver's seat, to...
• Re: Somewhat urgent help requested
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:56:37 -0400
  ...The driver > side is still a mystery. Maybe it's the switch. Maybe it's solar radiation, > maybe i wasn't holding my tongue...
• its crazy friday!
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 10:49:24 -0600
  ...driveway (hill) and across the street, over the curb only to see my Vanagon mating with the house across the street. Well, I finally...
• Re: clutch question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:46:54 -0500
  ...When I backed into the driveway it > did not > want to go into reverse without grinding. I played with the > shifting in the > driveway...
• Need '82 diesel header tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 10:56:55 -0700
  ...Late June-mid July: drive to and from work. 35 mile daily commute. 700 miles total. Mid July: drive from Union, OR to John...
• Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:11:15 -0600
  Chances are you finally reached the High speed setting of the fan, but to check you can drop the spare tire and look at...
• Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:09:54 -0600
  ...88 GL Driver >> >> Wesley Pegden wrote: >> >>> Hi guys, >>> I'm finishing up my fuel line job right now that I finally got around >>> to...
• Re: Hypoid? EMERGENCY....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 10 May 2002 13:43:21 -0700
  ...oil SAE 90, Mil-L2105 B for the <DIV></DIV>&gt;Final drive lubricant and that the capacity is 1.25 liter (1.3...
• Re: Is Gerry Really Dead?
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 07:30:30 8
  ...Just let me know what the final tally will be and where to send my check. -Wes > Date: Fri, 12 Feb 1999 08:14...
• Re: buying a westy out of state, how do I drive it home legally?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:41:01 -0700
  ...Which state issued your current driver's license? In most states you have to be a resident to plate a vehicle there. AZ, where...
• Re: improbable fixes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:41:50 -0800
  ...Worked > well > until we finally got the tranny replaced. Thanks for the memories.... > > Steven > > 91 Westy > > On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 5:27...
• Re: Finally got me a westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 18:49:46 -0800
  ...I brought two friends with me to share the 15 hour drive, but > I enjoyed it so much I drove 12 of the 15...
• FS: Rusty Syncro w/bad trans
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 8 May 2000 21:21:56 EDT
  Hi Gang, I finally got that 86 Wolfsburg Edition Syncro Westy Weekender home yesterday. I guess that's what it's called. It's...
• Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:49:27 -0500
  I finally got the Vanagon home yesterday, my was driveway cleared of ice 3 weeks after purchase. In the interim, I purchased some Vanagon...
• Re: Baja travel info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 19:59:21 -0800
  ...Baja travel info wanted Anybody driven their Vanagon past Puertecitos on Hwy. 5 to Punta Final then to Hwy. 1 junction ? Can you tell...
• Re: Killed my dash lights..
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:18:08 -0700
  ...Disconnect battery, then do continuity checks using a volt-ohmmeter to trace down the signal that drives the dash lights. It ain't getting...
• Re: Wire routing for PDL in rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:13:50 -0800
  Listers, just for posterity's sake--aka the archives--I finally figured out the wire routing. I used deductive reasoning and a listmember's...
• Re: can I start/run eng. w/o MAS/air cleaner assemb?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:19:58 -0800
  ...I've even driven a few vans a mile or two without the AFM. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 14:38:16 +1000
  ...Metal cracked & coolent slowly snuck thru.Took me the best part of a year to get to the bottom of that one.Finally the...
• On the road (NOT!)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 04:04:25 -0400
  ...everybody how nice it is.) Only issue of note on the drive was avoiding a really nasty dust devil in Eastern Washington (more like...
• Re: Engine performance vs tire size
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:04:15 -0800
  ...They had the 1.9 Diesel industrial engine and a air-cooled Vanagon transmission with the 4.57 final drive . This engine, non-turbo...
• Valve cover oil driver side
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:09:51 -0800
  ...I finally added the oil, pour in the coolant and started the engine. The engine sound just like what I expected, loud tapping noise...
• Re: Odometer clicking/ not working?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 23:59:53 -0700
  After many miles (or perhaps not so many) the little green gear which drives the odo gradually works its way off the shaft until...
• Re: @!**&*%^$**#@$ % Computer!!
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:39:25 -0400
  ...hours spent struggling with it all - then I crashed! Finally > >> re-formatted all the drives, re-installed all the software, and that > >> worked. At...