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• it's time to say goodbye
  Historical mailing list - Karen
  Tue, 16 May 2006 10:07:19 -0500
  ...She's been parked in my driveway, with only occasional excursions out to the world. I've finally decided I must say goodbye, since...
• Re: Why the preponderance of air-cooled on Marketplace?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jul 2019 10:49:36 -0400
  ...had an AC 81 Westy and rebuilt the engine, had the final adjustments > done by a local VW shop with an emphasis on AC...
• Re: From the WetWesties FB Page, About Daryl
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:10:51 +0000
  ...I finally met Daryl, ironically, at Boston Bob's funeral. It was like meeting an old friend. We had lots in common beside VWs...
• Back From Mothballing, Mystery Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 4 May 2012 11:44:47 -0700
  ...Took a few tries to get the engine started but it finally decided I was serious and started. I had a bunch of stuff...
• Re: bad shock?tire ovals
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:38:29 -0600
  ...So I spent the finale 4 or 5 hours of the trip driving at > > 50 MPH, and it seemed to work. After I got...
• Re: i luv summer diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 94 11:08:02 ADT
  ...I was in the final 300 mile leg of a 900 mile journey, at a steady 120-125 km/hr. This was mostly level...
• Re: Poor shifting in '71 bus
  Historical mailing list - Sideshow Bob
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 18:01:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...go out to drive it one day and discover that > >not only has reverse returned from the dead, but _everything_felt good. > > > >simple huh...
• Re: Fule line leaks NOTE
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:05:39 -0700
  ...Pulled into driveway smelling fuel shortly after refueling. At first was thinking overspill but realized the gas odor was coming though my heater. Shut...
• New van acoustics
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:21:45 -0800
  ...I took it for a drive on the highway and it was an interesting experience, it was still loud but the tone was different...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 7 May 2012 21:44:12 -0700
  ...engine, noticeable leakage > from final drive. Bell housing is cracked, believed weldable. > > I have a line on a complete drive unit removed with engine...
• S&S Header install and a ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 20:39:25 -0800
  ...I finally ended up taking the whole thing off, slipping the # 4 pipe into the collection pipe, bolting it all up and then installing...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 19:10:53 -0500
  ...Down here in the Washington DC area, folks simply are never trained on how to drive in the snow. The result is people spinning...
• '83:My first big problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 07:36:06 -0700
  ...Finally at the end of the day we drive back into town and I want to stop at the mall so I can grab...
• new exhaust system (I4) - prelim report
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 22:15:34 -0800
  ...The "new" manifold is from an Audi 80 (4 into 2) and I modified the driver's side engine carrier to fit. (see: http...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:13:32 -0700
  ...It can also be s sign > of warped clutch plates or the ATF being burnt, contaminated such as gear > oil from the final drive...
• Re: Help on buying '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Wed, 20 Dec 1995 16:05:21 PDT
  ...have another drive soon, so I'll know more then. ps: They've also dropped their price to 12,500 final offer... *--------------------------------* | Shawn Wright...
• Re: steering still clunking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 17:24:57 -0500
  Malcolm Holser wrote: > >Finally fixed this problem myself today. My steering couplings all "looked" > >good and were properly torqued but that same noise was...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:13:32 -0800
  ...So, any guesses before I get the final word? Sure sounds like CV joints is the consensus. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Janet Sanford Subject...
• Re: White Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 17:57:59 -0400
  ...Erin collates all of the pieces of the engines, and Leonard does the final assembly. I did not witness the final steps of engine...
• Re: Advice about how to deal with auto shipper damage
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 9 May 2008 10:09:55 -0700
  ...took 3 months and raising my bid to get some driver to finally pick up the job ) - seemed like the company on the phone...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:33:35 -0700
  ...owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE >>>> most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally had 12 volts...
• Re: 500 miles per gallon
  Historical mailing list - Berlett, Edward
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:28:36 -0400
  ...I hate these prices today, but I would rather they stay high to provide the drive and incentive to get off of dependency on...
• Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:30:30 -0500
  ...Why all this bother? One is to be a safe driver for the public, two is to be sure your van is safe for...
• Re: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:56:29 -0600
  ...Letting some people inexperienced with manuals drive Westy quickly broke the 3/4 slider on the first tranny. Now being more selective about who...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:06:59 -0400
  ...is a problem... > Today I was working on fixing the driveline vibration and finally got > around to hopefully fixing the diff lock. The diff...
• Re: Interstate Batteries Researched & Purchased
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:49:18 -0500
  ...the compartment behind the driver's seat to >accomodate the battery? I added a second battery in the driver's side compartment of my...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 20:06:11 -0400
  ...The two '88's are on the road. >>> >>> John >>> >>> John Rodgers >>> Clayartist and Moldmaker >>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >>> Chelsea, AL >>> Http://www.moldhaus...
• Re: [Syncro] Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:19:43 -0800
  ...2 final drive flanges, 4 CV joints, 4 chromoly boot flanges, 4 boots, 2 drive axles, 24 high grade bolts, 2 stub axles. We...
• Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 14:23:15 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Larry Chase wrote: > Volks, > > Friday NVC - Windows vs Mac inquiry > > I think I have finally had it with...
• Re: Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:08:48 -0600
  ...much, >> that we lessen the truly good works, when they are finally put before >> us. >> I recommend, if my recommendations matter any more, that...
• Re: trans input shaft dia. 85 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:31 -0500
  ...It's easy to replace although I did have to borrow a tool from the dealer to remove the final drive bearing holders. (One...
• Re: 1.8t Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 07:56:35 -0500
  ...big brake kit, Bilsteins and while your at it how about a Weddle 5 speed with taller final drive. Everyone should have a $30...
• Re: Fwd: Saint George: Fryday funnies
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:34:09 +0000
  ...Bush would never drive a Vanagon, let alone be able to identify one. But if he did, I'd imagine it would be a...
• Re: Diesel conversion and SMOG
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 22:26:12 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• [NVC] Frydaye Follies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 17:13:50 -0600
  ...Scratching their heads, one boy finally said, "We gotta go this way" and pointed to the right fork. The other boy was dubious. He...
• Re: Congrats to Bessie from Mr. Sniffypalms
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Mon, 15 May 2000 19:07:41 GMT
  ...Blissfully cruising along in my Vanagon, I said "Yeah, I just love to drive..." That was it!!! I finally had reached nirvana... In my...
• Re: Sliding Side Window Lock Repair
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:41:31 -0700
  ...The window behind the driver (right hand side of Van - we drive on the correct side of the road) is bigger that the window...
• Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:22:55 -0700
  ...and a Jeepster, having just driven the last year of Baja Hwy 1 before they paved the final stretches. He swapped in the tranny...
• Re: When little Jobs Go Wrong
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:15:31 -0800
  ...thanks for surviving and sharing ...drive happy... --- On Mon, 11/21/11, J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: i did it.. i just bought my first (NVC) car... straying from the marque...
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:18:17 -0400
  ...When the car finally stopped, the hood was gone, the engine was sitting at a kant, the front wheels were off the axel, the...
• Re: Coast toCoast!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 09:41:50 -0700
  ...Oddly what may have finally helped .... I explained that I was on a long term driveabout and had a web site (roadhaus.com) to...
• Re: Vanagon interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 07:09:37 -0500
  ...1.) Buy a new dome light 2.) Remove ceiling panel 3.) Make a template of the driver's side opening 4.) Carefully measure so...
• [Q] was: 12V substitutes for OEM Dometic refrigerator / fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sun, 18 May 2003 23:58:15 -0700
  ...There > are good smaller units if > you look around -- a number from Australia I think. > > Finally, for decent results with the Dometic on DC...
• Re: registering Matilda in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:25:02 -0700
  ...I'm > supposed to register it within 30 days (which is pretty nuts, since I have > 90 days to get a NL drivers license...
• Re: [FIX] Front Heater Switch - Caution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:12:41 -0500
  ...tweaking things all summer and I finally just want to put it all back > together inside and drive it a bit. > > The strange thing...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:54 -0400
  ...There are two vents, one for the auto section and one for the final drive. These can get covered and caked with dirt effectively...
• '88 Westy - moving starting battery rearward
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:11:21 -0800
  As part of my plans to install various upgrades, I want to finally install an Aux. battery in our '88 Westy, which has a...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:13:07 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/n9cq9vw Lest I jinx myself before removal of final fasteners at arm to body, would like to say a big "thanks...
• Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 02:07:02 -0700
  ...The rubber washer trick finally fixed it. Dan Los Angeles, CA "Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender On Sep 5, 2011, at 6:27 PM...
• Re: Joel Change the Stats! '77 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 22:35:36 -0700
  ...The 74 tranny will work in the 77, but why would you want to swap them? The '74 has a lower final drive ratio...
• marvel mystery oil
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:16:10 -0700
  ...Primary battery, positive POST for all primary positive leads, and the Fossgate amp. > > Under the driver's seat: Secondary battery to a shut-off...
• Re: Help! - was Failed Crankshaft seal - now low oil pressure / Maybe Not
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:59:02 EST
  In a message dated 10/30/05 10:23:30 PM, shepherdsond@METRO.DST.OR.US writes: << now that it is finally back together...
• Re: WHAT IS THIS!?!?!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:41:57 -0800
  ...Neil. (who is finally warming up after a COLD trip delivering parts in his Westy) On 12/1/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:34:11 -0400
  ...I had a set of wrench driven bolt outs and used a socket and extension and hammer to set the bolt out, then a...
• Re: Syncro Operation?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:05:50 -0500
  ...Diffrent rolling diameters will destroy the viscous coupling and both Final drive assemblies. Hope this info helps, Keep on Bussin, Dennis.
• Re: GPS
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Jeff
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:20:41 -0700
  ...I drive on various road types, how often I want to stop for rests, what kind of fuel economy I get, and finally what...
• A little [W]ednesday humor to brighten your week!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 18 Oct 1995 10:04:07 MST
  I found this over on the Audi list, and thought it would be appropriate for any list members who even dare drive their busses...
• Re: Idiots for Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:37:05 -0700
  ...Just drive on out, pick your 'new' vanagon body, and I'll guide you as you a swap over your good stuff top your...
• Re: Generation Span of the Lisst
  Historical mailing list - 3WMail Guest
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 01:18:23 -0500
  ...in and I finally got my own VW. It was an '81 Vanagon. I used it as a daily driver and for trips camping...
• Followup to refurbing sunvisors--the final chapter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:21:11 -0500
  ...I did this to the drivers side, which is a little easier because it doesn't have a glass mirror to deal with. I...