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• Mystery Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 16:58:29 -0400
  ...It also sat nose down. The mystery part is that the vanagon was going over 70 mph up hill. Every time a car moved...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:25:07 -0700
  To stick my nose in the hornets nest: Remember the leaning Vanagon? It was a thread about straightening out the westy's. Since all...
• Re: T5 Transporter due in 2001
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 29 Nov 1998 09:18:09 -0500
  ...think that there is one single image that thumbs it's nose at what has happen to motoring better than the 2CV. I kind...
• Persuaded to use 915
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:22:43 +1200
  ...John did tell me that the G50 nosecone will NOT fit the 915. He also said that all short G50s are modified from originally...
• Re: Proper storage of a used fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 30 May 2005 13:33:09 -0600
  ...new Bosch fuel pump I bought on ebay several months ago(NOS pump from a > Porsche/german car shop in California) had been filled...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:09:50 -0700
  ...You need to remove the coolant lines to get the oil > cooler off, I used needle nose vice grips with hose on the metal...
• Re: Weaning a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 07:37:12 -0700
  ...The last time > it > took a nosedive despite my trick. I never really believed it was out of > fuel because the fuel gauge indicator...
• Re: INVISIBLE BRA
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 08:49:36 -0500
  ...Its more likely that you > had a > number > > of dings on the nose before you started using the bra and the rust > was > > already...
• Re: Effects of vehicles off level on Oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:43:03 -0400
  ...With the nose up, it will read higher, nose down, lower. No great mystery. Check it on level ground. Side-to-side level not...
• Re: Uncle Joel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 15 May 2018 17:13:59 -0400
  ...Hi all! I was searching the Archives last night, and decided to search for myself! That was fun! Really makes me nostalgic for some...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:45 -0500
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=motive+bleeder > > > > Not sure if I...
• Value of Spec 76 Type II?
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Fri, 10 May 1996 12:15:00 -0400
  ...Original tires!!!! No rust except a few stone chips on the nose with what a friend calls 'Rain Rust'. It was only driven in...
• 2.1L running with hole in case
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 23:28:35 -0600
  ...reverse to move it 2 feet in order to get the nose off the road). So, does anyone have a 2.1 for sale...
• Re: Transmission corroding through
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 20:46:25 -0700
  ...normal hole... ;-) and up to 4.2 if you tip the nose up. Put in 3 and a bit, then check the level at...
• Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat..(one
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 10:21:53 EST
  ...years ago, a well known listvendor had a bunch of these.. NOS.. apparently theyre all gone now, but when i got mine, i picked...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:52:00 -0400
  ...The increased lift on the right side will case the nose of the plane to yaw left. Back in flight school, they called it...
• Re: Coolant top up and headlamps loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 14:55:38 -0700
  Nose down? I always heard nose up� Hmm. On Sep 8, 2013, at 2:41 PM, mark drillock wrote: > To do a simple bleed...
• Looking for a project?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 10:17:12 -0800
  Ive read that some air to water swappers found that leaving the nose as is allows for enough air flow to the radiator. But...
• Re: More Clutch - Pilot Bearing Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:21:46 -0700
  ...You may have > to > take a hacksaw blade and section the old bearing shell, then a needle > nosed > pliers and twist out the pieces...
• list of W. pretour people
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 1994 14:12:28 -0800
  ...Dave Kautz dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com Jim Macklow macklow@sybase.com Dyer Lytle lytle@noao.edu David Schwarze schwarze@nosc.mil Patrick Tower...
• Re: mom's cross-country trip
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 08:04:44 -0800
  ...Both are no-nos for females traveling alone. Don't try to change a tire by the side of the road, don't flag...
• Re: Starter Saga was: 1982 Diesel Intermittent Start Problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:59:05 EDT
  ...solenoid) moves freely on a shaft >which >is held by the nosecone of the starter. This is part of the starter >and >therefore replaced...
• Re: 1972 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 23:12:45 EST
  ...Samba, Nigel, it only needs a roof, floor, nearside, offside and nose!" I'm sort of jealous! I couldn't even find anyone to...
• Re: New Microbus Spotted
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 22:40:24 -0500
  ...actually the "new microbus" is going to get a whole new nosejob - > different front end design (thank god) - before it makes > production..so if...
• Re: microbus matchbox 1:58 at Wallmart (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 14:53:56 -0800
  ...VW should work a little bit more on it's nostagia... Pedro Dos Santos Collector wannabe of matchbox split baywindow vanagon ddcab microbus
• Re: Syncro transmission seam leak
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 15 May 2005 09:09:40 -0700
  There is no gasket for that "nose cone" housing...7 bolts and it pulls right off. Clean and scrape and re goo with RTV...
• Interesting rear heater core X ref and headlight find
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:14:46 -0700
  ...They were listed, NOS, as probably for an Iltis. The heater cores were a direct replacement for Vanagon rear heater core. The end caps...
• Re: Another space for stuff
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:23:48 +0100
  ...it.� But anyway, here is another space I utilize:� Behind the nose of the Vanagon, on the Passenger side.� So, with 5 quick quarter...
• Re: Saw a different VW van today....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:01:50 -0400
  ...wrote: > It looked just like a Sprinter or a Mercedes...elongated nose, tall and > skinny...great big VW emblem on the grill. It was...
• Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:52:32 -0700
  ...you need to be on your knees in front of the fridge with your nose about 10 inches off the floor to see the...
• Re: Feast your eyes....
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:06:23 -0700
  ...Envy and jealousy almost always will leak out "sideways", even if doing it cuts one's nose off, to spite the face ... or perceived...
• does the list think there is a market for this part?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Wed, 15 May 1996 10:06:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...and the steal shaft get loose and either break or bend. NOS right side complete latchs are available for about $50 each. left sides...
• Re: Propane Regulator: What's this hole?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 29 May 2012 10:15:16 -0500
  ...My nose and my electronic propane > sniffer confirmed it was propane, so I shut the valve and decided to > wait until I can find...
• Re: interesting body modded vanagon syncro camper
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:39:56 -0400
  So I asked the owner about the nose modification and he replies: "hello, it is original from VW. no modification. it is an unique...
• Re: Sell my 91GL?????
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:14:55 -0500
  ...It has nostalgia but it's unsafe on todays roads (heck it was unsafe in '74 but then so was everything else...) Allan -- 1991...
• Re: Sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 13:25:37 -0500
  ...In the nose of course it would because nothing separates it from the passenger compartment. I've heated this stuff and put it into...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 May 95 18:59:17 CDT
  On Tue, 9 May 95 15:11:20 CDT <kerry_reiterman@hp-paloalto-om4.om.hp.com> said: >The nose of this one seems...
• Re: (new to list!) tranny stuck in gear!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:49:25 -0700
  ...He suggested that I have > someone lower > the nose of the transmission and take of the cap. Right inside, he > described a bracket that...
• Re: leaky windshield
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2020 11:16:22 -0700
  ...I've been > >> assuming mine is coming through that vertical seam running down the > >> "nose" of the vanagon just inboard of the radio antenna...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:39:02 -0500
  ...Looks like something that fell out of a cow's > nose, if the cow was the size of a house. > > There is a tube...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:31:54 -0500
  ...Sleek looking landshark nose with seemingly dolphin-like > smooth exterior. Common sense would have indicated that it is more > aerodynamic than the brick-like...
• Re: Dont blink your lights! *GANG DANGER*
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 10:08:57 -0700
  ...If I can help keep you and your family >NOS then all the better. Ellis, I hate to shoot you down, but this is...
• Another dumb newbie request
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 05:20:35 EDT
  ...don't want to, what's that saying? Cut off my nose to spite my face? Something like that. Hey, someone's gotta be...
• For Sale: 1989 Syncro Westy Full Camper With TIICO Engine in Boulder CO $19500
  Historical mailing list - matt bezark
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:38:58 -0700
  ...Paint wear above rear hatch and front passenger side nose. Power Steering fluid tank has small leak at one hose fitting. Poptop Tent has...
• Re: how can you tell 4-speed vs. 5-speed apart outside of the van
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:54:15 -0700
  ...pair of vice-grips on the shift shaft going into the nose cone. You > could > pretty easily make out the change in RPM of...
• '73 Safare Update - Tires
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 30 Apr 1995 00:03:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
• Re: intermittent nostart/stalling disease
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 22 May 1998 09:22:31 -0500
  ...intermittent nostart/stalling disease >Frank Terhaar-Yonkers wrote: > >> Rant, rant, rant - >> >> Now *both* my Vans ('86 GL & '88 Westy) have flaky FI/ignition systems...
• Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:04:24 +1200
  ...The Mercedes continues with the same styling as the 90s Transit, just a slightly modified nose job. The FWD Hiace line isn't bad...
• Re: Anybody selling NEW lock cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:34:50 -0700
  ...I don't have > the patience to tell them the 50+ pieces I have are all NOS except they have > no boxes. I'd...
• Re: CV boot or axle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:41:47 -0700
  ...on the garage floor, the > grease in your hair, the itchy nose that left a streak of grease on your > face, the grease on...
• Re: 009 and carb leaks
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 13:38:44 PST
  ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
• Re: Bosch 009 and CA smog
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 11:10:13 PST
  ...SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) > schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) > ============================================================================= > I second the...
• Re: (can do) Aluminum Crank Case..Weld or Replace? J.B Weld Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Pertalion
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 10:27:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...down the strip on my T3 w/ JB weld repaired > tranny nose cone with no problems. Musta been in 30 pieces before > reconstruction w...
• Re: trailer hitches and towing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 13:28:06 -0500
  ...Chris-Craft "Bull Nosed" Sedan Cruiser. Hull # E-31-057. New owners of a 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia (Navy Blue) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Just sit right back...
• Next Weekend in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  11 Jul 97 19:12:38 EDT
  ...The Auction will feature rare NOS vintage VW parts and VW related items. For information and reservations contact Bill Dierickx at Wolfsburg Warehouse, (206...
• New MicroBus - will they build it-?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 18:39:28 -0500
  ...VW would hope to capitalize on the same nostalgia that made the New Beetle so popular in the USA. The focus groups made a...
• Re: SS version of luggage rack bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 18 May 2005 08:32:30 -0300
  ...They have pointy noses, though . . . not a standard bolt at all. Does anyone have any idea where something like this can be found? -- Mike...
• Re: Another Vanagon world
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 15 May 2007 12:19:52 -0700
  ...The sun is behind the photographer's right shoulder, at about the 2:00 position judging by the shadow of the boy's nose...
• Re: Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:34:30 -0700
  ...And most |of what is |perceived as 'nose dive' under braking....it is usually the |rear end lifting just as much (or more) as...
• Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:55:03 -1000
  ...had no air escape >>> I Hope You did that with the Nose Down ~ Otherwise You May have >>> Let Air In rather than >>> >>> Air Out...