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• Re: FS: NOS front door, sliding door, rear hatch, & ignition lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:31:03 -0500
  ok --typo----- what I meant to say was " I didn't know it would fit -- thanks for the tip --- I can accept looking wierd...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:27:36 -0500
  ...I have found > that the most likely spot for these to fail is in the rear where the > line dips down around the nose...
• Re: Useful Brake Drum Tip - ?? - PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:59:58 -0700
  ...I use it on nearly > all fasteners, especially those going into captive nuts on the body, like tranny > nose cose mounts, where you really...
• FS: 85 GL Westy, $7000 Rebuilt engine and trans.
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 17:03:30 -0700
  ...New nose bra Interior in nice condition Very reliable car that runs great The Bad: 140k mi (not really that bad -- very typical for...
• Re: Lowering '85 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 May 2004 11:01:36 -0400
  ...than the stock springs (but will also improve cornering and reduce nose-dive when braking). However, they are neither as stiff nor as lowered...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 16:58:36 -0600
  ...Even a micro leak can easily be sniffed with the nose. jimt
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:30:23 -0500
  ...middles seats that can sell for $1000's? > > > >Tom-then there are the split nose clips that have been converted into > >drinking bars, etc. > > > > > > >
• Re: Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:56:08 -0700
  ...tire plug kit > > as well as a pair of strong needle nose pliers to remove object - > > most tire repairs can be done on a...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:29:10 -0700
  ...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: Bus parts for sale in the Cleveland, Ohio area (repost from
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 8:10:56 PDT
  ...Thanks, -David =============================================================================== David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 8:01:49 PDT
  ...See ya, -David =============================================================================== David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc...
• Re: Germany.. Frankfurt Auto Show.
  Historical mailing list - bmn
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:03:14 -0400
  ...When you get off and go up to the 1st underground level, follow your nose. Hopefully the little shop that sells the crepes smeared...
• Re: Billy Bones' never ending story
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:08:36 EST
  ...Out on the Highway Ole Billie will then be able to stick his chest out and his Nose up and breath better with pure...
• Re: Let's not make vented catalytic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 24 Dec 2001 02:43:47 -0600
  ...If its cold enough you need to protect your nose, put on a > watchcap, pull the hood of the bag up, leaving the face...
• Re: Cold Start
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 11 Oct 94 16:51:53 PDT
  ...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: buses for sale: 71 p/u, 81 camper
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 6 Nov 94 15:45:20 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...) =============================================================================
• My "New" 1988 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 May 2012 08:07:03 -0700
  ...But van on a slope, nose pointing up. Maybe oil didn't get to forward cylinders? Will check with engine warm on level. Tires...
• Re: Another space for stuff
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:17:23 -0700
  ...Behind the nose of the Vanagon, on the Passenger side. So, with 5 quick quarter turn screws to remove Upper Grill, I stuff a...
• Re: cost of heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 11:24:19 PDT
  ...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
• Knock, knock! (Who's there?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 09:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...It could be an exhaust leak, just maybe, so I guess I'll run the thing up on the ramps this evening and nose...
• Got em! Itchigo's wearing 370s!:) (Inflation ? at end)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 21:07:05 -0400
  ...Pushing Back The Darkness at http://www.armory.com/~y21cvb/west/darkness.html The Turning 40 Nostalgic VW Service Tour, and Search for the...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 07:32:46 -0400
  ...That can bring back nostalgic memories of over chlorinated swimming pools. >>> >>> My memory fails me right now, but I believe there is a less...
• Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:20:11 -0500
  ...of course. > Add hoses to accomodate oil cooler/heat exchange at nose of the trans.. > or use an air type oil cooler plumbed in...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:23:55 -0600
  ...Seems that no matter how often I use a needle nose CV grease gun or tighten CV bolts, there is always that unexpected-because...
• Re: Save the Bus in D.C. - Freedom of expression - Save the Peace Mobile
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 08:45:00 -0700
  ...The fact that it is a brand that folks on this list favor, or that > it has "nostalgic value" for those of who led...
• Friday: than Vanagon smell?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:52:15 -0500
  ...As a test, I had my wife come out and give it the test as my nose is unpredictable. She said she couldn't...
• RE: generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 1 Nov 94 8:13:22 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: can I fix my power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:29:39 -0700
  ...a larger metric) wrench -13m,17m,19m sockets -locking pliers, needle nose pliers,hammer,vice -new cotter pins (1 or 1.5 inch will...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:04:07 -0600
  ...Also, when at too much of an angle braking will try to pull the rods straight resulting in nose dive during braking. The bump...
• Which lock cylinder is for what & pics of power vs. non-power hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:12:13 -0800
  ...Some years ago, I came upon a stash of NOS ignition locks, handles, and lock cylinders for Vanagons. A portion of that group was...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 15:57:13 -0800
  ...If you don't move the engine back about 1 1/2" you will need to modify the later nose mount and deal with...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:14:13 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: VW 4WD Transporter 2001 new renderings
  Historical mailing list - Berry
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 13:17:35 -0500
  ...This van has the nose that looks similar to the new >Passat or Beetle. This is fine for a car but not a van...
• Re: Scott Walker's diesel regear questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 May 1999 14:04:23 EDT
  ...bellhousing, aircooled '80-'83 091 gear carrier housing, and a 091 nosecone. The aircooled gasoline powered '80-'83 Vanagons transaxle maincase is a true...
• Re: Heater fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:55:48 -0500
  ...outside, but the fan design pretty much precludes this for the nose end, anyway. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy...
• Re: bra or no bra?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 5 May 2000 15:38:49 -0700
  ...at least every 8 months and waxing or > protecting the van nose paint job somehow. > > SeanG > > > >From: Andrew Stiles <astiles@AMAZON.COM> > >Reply-To...
• Need diesel intake elbow/water seperator, plus Rainwater
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Mon, 5 May 2003 12:53:50 -0700
  ...Like most Vanagons, my 1983 diesel Westy sits a bit nose-high when parked, so most of the rainwater flows out the BACK ends...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:01:02 -0700
  ...The case is no longer than the width of the sliding door, yet the awning, when erected runs virtually from nose to tail of...
• Re: [Syncro] Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 07:03:29 -0400
  ...to securely (I mean >*really* securely) hold licence plates to the nose of my van so that they >don't get knocked or damaged...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:46:45 -0600
  ...enough to get it with a needle nose. You could use a die grinder and a stone, maybe a Dremel. Be sure to wear...
• Out of Boudreaux's Butt Paste? Try Bag Balm!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:47:14 -0500
  ...Boudreaux's Butt Paste can be used for all >kinds of minor irritations, sunburn on the nose, etc. Good stuff. Keep >some in your...
• Re: Buying vanagons as parts donors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:53:48 EST
  ...if you have the space and neighbors who arent nosy then go for it. my little vanagon parts collection has turned into a side...
• Re: My van makes coolant!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:48:18 -0400
  ...I moved the van off the driveway and parked it on a hill, with its nose high to stop blocking the driveway. An hour...
• Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:07:57 -0400
  ...He has some flat needle nose vice grips, that have clear plastic hose sections on both sections of the flat needle nose ends. Those...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:59:38 -0700
  ...Patrick Spragge > On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Stick open needle nose pliers into the holes...
• Re: The story behind the horse skull, the luggage rack, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 19 May 2010 21:31:36 -0500
  ...a carbuncle the size of a plover's egg on his nose; but others tell of a man who..." Oh, wait -- I know of...
• Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 09:33:56 EST
  ...These are no longer made and any that you may come across would be NOS only. This has been a problem for a while...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:38:39 -0500
  ...There is also a huge amount of noise coming from the nose > and and floor area. > > > On 12/31/06 2:08 PM, "Jake...
• Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing Failed trinary switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2016 09:39:26 -0500
  ...Had an oil leak in the nose cone of the engine and it had to be removed. Took it to a large reputable shop...
• Re: Compact Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:21:01 -0700
  ...with a unit not even 1/10 that > cooling capacity. > > http://nostalgicac.com/evaporator-units/underdash-evaporator > s/ud-110-under-dash-a-c...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 17:00:54 -0400
  ...mcneely > > > > ---- J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET <javascript:;>> wrote: > >> I believe its possible with a pair of needle nose vice grips. This was > a piece...
• Re: To bleed or not to bleed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 05:34:54 -0700
  ...Run the engine, then park it on a > hill, nose up. Take the grill off and take the bleeder screw off completely > once it...
• Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 23 Oct 94 18:17:47 PDT
  ...Cheers, -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil...
• FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
  ...Good radial spare is mounted on the nose of bus. Everything works, as in ALL electricals, including turn signals... Fresh 1.8 liter motor...
• VWCOA Autoist want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 08 Jun 95 12:14:09 CDT
  ...most everything is NOS. call Joe after 6pm EDT for specifics. (410) 876-4582 (MD) WANTED: engine from 411 or 412, type iv in...
• Re: propane valve -- manual or autostop?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 20:35:44 -0700
  ...And I have an NOS > Auto-Stop Valve stashed away in case a problem does develop (and no, > it is > not for sale). > > Auto...
• Re: Talking about tools and side of the road :-)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 05:14:07 -0800
  I broke my Leatherman needle nose pliers.. ok im a test pliot.. LOL Joe -----Original Message----- >From: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA> >Sent: Jan...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:36:23 -0700
  ...So today my day at work started as any would (except discovering the trash truck put a sizeable dent in the nose of the...
• Re: leaky windshield
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:20:37 -0400
  ...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: NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:15:44 -0700
  ...ip-solutions.net> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi All, >>>>>> >>>>>> NVC here but applicable to our rigs anyway: >>>>>> >>>>>> https://imgur.com/a/CSPME/noscript >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>> Harry >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Tom Buese >>>>>