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Re: Safety of the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
Tue, 14 May 2002 23:19:53 -0700
...He then made his escape by heading out the other way, with a huge scape and dent in his hood. My wife told me...
Re: WOMBATS? Re: Anybody made a bull bar?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 12 Aug 2003 22:19:12 -0700
...around in pain... > Besides cleaning off hair and blood,the van escaped with needing > only a wheel alignment despite hitting what felt like two...
Re: Hail
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:43:46 -0500
...My Chevy Malibu was pretty much totaled > last Saturday night but the Vanagon escaped with only a few > roof dents, which you can't...
Re: Mystery part - what is this thing?
Historical mailing list - Roger Donahe
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 07:21:16 -0700
...Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
Re: Smart Car Opinions
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 4 May 2012 14:05:02 -0500
...a Defender are full backs?<BR>> folk who drive an Escort are hookers?<BR>> folk who drive a Jimmy are burglars?<BR...
Query for Colorado Vanagon Owners
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:43:36 -0600
...events from other Vanagon owners should I determine it desirable to escalate this issue further. *Best Regards, Jon B Kanas Email: kanas<at>qadas...
Re: just passed CA smog, but poor mileage
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Fri, 9 May 2003 15:28:18 EDT
...The brand is a popular aftermarket company--I seem to remember the brand starts with a "B" but it escapes me. And to the...
Re: Propane Tank Size
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:26:21 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >The correct measurement is when liquid propane begins to escape through the bleeder valve (or maybe you have an auto...
Followup to propane fill valve problems
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 00:19:01 +0000
...It's a fitting with a knurled knob that opens a sealed seat to allow gas to escape and nothing more. It seems I...
Re: Coolant Reservoir Boiling
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:23:03 -0400
...There will be less coolant to cool the engine, and eventually the coolant will all escape, and the engine temperature will increase. Just because...
Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:51:44 -0700
...existing Vanagonparts.com t-shirt, I'd just |> like one |> in Escorial Green too... ;) | |My 2 blue shirts are still in great shape, so...
Re: generators vs. camping (opinions and such)
Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
Wed, 2 Nov 1994 12:36:51 +0000 (WET)
> > On Tue, 1 Nov 94 21:20:43 CST John Ritchie said: > >In my opinion, the outdoors is a place to escape from the...
Re: Question #2 - clutch bleeding
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:59:20 EDT
...You are providing the fluid with an easier escape path out of the line when the bleeder is open so it will flow out...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:59:05 -0500
...At least if the oil/coolant > > exchanger from the zetec escape that we use now has a problem and we > > lose the coolant, the...
Re: Tires- 16" recommendations?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:50:59 -0700
...alistair >> >> >> On 2011-10-12, at 7:34 PM, craig cowan wrote: >> >> > Ya, i've been meaning to fix that post.... >> > Rod escaped. >> > >> > : ) >> > >> > -Craig >> >>
Re: Spare gas storage ??
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:10:46 -0700
...the swelling occurred also a small stream of fluid began to escape and. run down the window .... there was no actual luggage rack on...
Re: airflow management in hot weather driving
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:59:48 -0700
...The > bulletin referred to fixes for whistling noises from cabin air > escaping through the side window seals etc. either when moving or > when stopped...
Stereo time... front speaker question
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 15:53:56 -0700
...Does anyone have any experience or suggestions they'd like to share before I do something stupid? Thanks, Steve EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod"
Re: RoadHaus - Escaping Air Sound?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 17:55:53 -0600
He infomed us that the computer has a softswitch so that when the software sensed an incoming telephone fax, the computer would boot to...
Bus lives on
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Oct 1995 08:41:43 -0700
...Remove the oil pressure warning sender to allow air to escape until oil is flowing. Then re-install. If you're working on a...
SV: Reaching the end . . .
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 17:26:03 +0100
...your experiences with the Vanagon ;) Calle -88 Vanagon AND a Ford Escort Paneltruck until the Vanagon is in "perfect" shape again Mullhyttan, Sweden > Hello...
Re: Westy Tent Sale----
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:49:10 -0700
...foot Blue Bird RV complete with a Jet-bathtub, sauna, power-escalating stair steps, Oxygen tanks, and four point automatic grizzly bear pepper spray...
Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans - ANSWER
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:03:26 -0800
...as a mechanical 4wd system. > > He also was involved with the escape from Colditz plan that involved > building a glider! > > alistair > > > > > > On 11-Feb...
Re: NVC - belated birthday - 24 march
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:13:08 -0700
...59 PM, Jake de Villiers < > >> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> > 'The Great Escape' was terrific but the movie is 'The Magnificent > Seven' > >> > with Yul Brynner...
Re: STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler News
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:40:47 -0500
...The muffler is tucked in nicely under the rear apron and gives plenty clearance for those off-road escapades. If you'd like a...
Re: Need advice please....
Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 08:49:46 -0700
...The fan is > working fine too. > > The last mechanic said he checked the coolant reservoir for escaped gases > and did not seem to think...
Re: Propane detectors?
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Thu, 10 May 2007 18:35:04 -0700
...Hope it wasn't someone on the list! >Fortunately they escaped relatively unscathed. > >Anyway, I'd like to get a propane detector before we...
Re: Bus Fusion 2007
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:12:48 EDT
...year was won by a couple who came up from Puerto Escondido, Mexico, sorry Phil form Campbell River, BC, but that 3000 mile journey...
Re: Rear evaperrater encloser
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 5 Jan 2008 06:13:44 -0800
...in the middle of my GL and a little air is escaping. Thanks, Michael 91GL 'Gringo' Joe Federici <joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: I recently...
Re: What type of oil for my 2.1 Boston Bob? Was Re: Mobil-1 shortage
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:24:20 -0500
...list, and no matter how anyone argues, they are unable to escape the reality that VW does NOT want you to drain the "factory...
Re: Screwed in a Westy deal
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 13:08:33 -0600
...wasn't all the other persons fault > None of us has escaped that part of the trading process. > Good Luck and all things being...
Re: California Smog Test 2008
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:28:52 -0700
...As quick test, when pulling into a fuel station and opening the > filler, do you often hear air escaping? If not than most likely...
Vanagon airconditioning hoses
Historical mailing list - John Hung
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 09:30:41 -0500
...Then the O-rings get beat up, and the gas escapes. With today's R12 prices, I'll probably just go without. So I...
Re: disabling the damn oil buzzer
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 4 Apr 2006 12:50:13 -0700
...such blasphemy? Incredible! My wife has said the same thing and escaped unscathed as well. Oil pressure is fine (according to click and clack...
Fwd: Fed-Ex and UPS brokerage fees... continued!
Historical mailing list - mordo
Fri, 3 Nov 2006 09:00:17 -0500
...Now, in this > life, at least in there is no escaping > death and taxes – so paying $1.53 in GST is something to...
Re: Good to see the list is back-
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 9 May 2008 14:59:27 -0700
...Glad you > escaped this one, sorry your Vanagon didn't! > > That's just weird. > > Matt > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Short shift for 5 speed
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:43:25 -0700
...Shifting between 1st and reverse....no depressing the lever needed.....I think this is so that 'rocking the van' to escape being stuck is...
Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:49:52 -0800
...If it slides out, lots of oil will escape. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Nova Scotia trip report
Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 21:56:02 EDT
...Concord, NH (seems some Concordite's muffler hanger bracket decided to escape from his vehicle (can't imagine why since the roads are sooo...
Re: Shocks
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sat, 1 Apr 2000 23:23:38 -0800
...We > >have all had that feeling as we climb hills escept for Per who has that > >112hp working for him. > > > >tim > > > >ed wrote: > >> > >> I...
Re: Handling + Stopping?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
...AND it traps water, which then escapes as a film to lubricate the pads... not good. >IMHO there are two main >benefits to rear...
Re: Repairing the Foil?
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:33:28 -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: leaking on the pavement, this won't help.
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:22:30 -0500
...This seal prevents escape of the coolant to atmosphere (or the driveway). Among other problems that occur (namely pitting of the head sealing surfaces...
Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proffing (was Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping)
Historical mailing list - B
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:59:13 -0700
...Which wouldn't necessarily be easy, since we keep survival food in the Westy (it's our escape pod from earthquake/wildfire). B&S...
Re: list sticker
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Mon, 19 Aug 1996 13:01:23 -0400
...replying to you until I get your order. (You can't escape!!!) So, go ahead, try to convince me...(I will trade stickers for...
Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 05:32:19 -0500
...in the diesel van.. > Instead of going buzzing around like an escapee from the Luftwaffa, > "arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhh!" you drive it like a trailways > bus.."Hoooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...
Looking for trip planning suggestions
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:08:05 -0800
...at Humbolt, our 9yr old son at an airport for an escorted flight home, stash the van someplace in storage until Spring, and get...
empirical data on heating a bus
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Fri, 08 Sep 1995 21:31:37 -0600
...Driving wind probably had something to do with it, but it definitely felt like some warm air was escaping, rather than cold air coming...
Upcoming Road Trip!! Need nice routes through OR and WA
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 22:09:05 -0600
...direction plus a few > days in Twisp. > > Any good advise from you Wet Westy types out there? > > Thanks much, > Steve > '86 Westy "Escape Pod" >
Re: Anyone got a dead Dometic?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Fri, 14 May 2004 20:45:06 -0700
...s 90F+ degrees outside, and I think > > the Dometic can do better if it's coaxed correctly... > > > > Thanks, > > > > Steve > > EJ22 -> '86 Westy "Escape Pod" > >
Buses by the Beach
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 19 May 2008 09:31:57 -0500
...The ride to the car show is the best - if you've never had the opportunity to caravan with 50 other buses (escorted by...
Re: Aircooled upgrade
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 28 May 2002 19:22:07 -0700
...A bucket seat is $25 or so whether it's a perfect leather seat from a BMW or worn seat from a Escort. Mark...
Re: DigiTool Ver 3 in the works... Help Needed (long)
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 20:10:37 -0800
...Steve EJ22 -> 86 Westy "Escape Pod" ------------------------ At 07:36 PM 11/9/2003, you wrote: >Hi all. I have a school project that I...
water from exhaust mystery solved.
Historical mailing list - Owen
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 19:02:54 -0500
...How this attaches escapes me. The other doesn't show up in the Bentley and my before shots don't shed any light on...
Re: Apparent leak between the city water hookup and the interior
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:34:29 -0400
...from one of those holes that are intended to let water escape down >by the chassis. > >I'd like to take the city water...
VW Bus Books
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:20:52 -0400
...Very well done and there are some nice escapism stories of traveling through parts of the world I wound never even consider. Lots of...
Re: Hello from the California desert.(trip report)
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:11:34 -0500
...truck and my part-time >house, as well as our weekend escape vehicle. > As I type here in the parking lot of the Borrego...
More about Fuel Lines / Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:03:14 -0600
...a success? Have I not for more than sixty years got enough to eat and escaped being eaten? -Logan Pearsall Smith, essayist (1865-1946) " *
Re: We went to Valle Vidal
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:29:45 -0500
in the Carson National Forest, New Mexico for a few days this week, mostly to escape the temperatures up to 111 F that occurred...
Re: Cleaning up alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 09:29:31 -0600
...travelling over > the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Darling Harbour under police > escort for a day of displays,talks and festivities...all paid for > by...