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• Friday Humor....
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 22:45:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...16 Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking keep bugging you to carpool. [ObVW] 15 No one can see you pick your nose while you drive...
• Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:25:53 -0800
  ...a bicycle valve stem). (Hemostats, probably spelled wrong, are thin, long nosed plyer type thingies use for surgery). You can also tip the valve...
• Re: heck-uva time realighning shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:24:48 -0800
  ...alighnment.. > >man i do miss ealrier style shifter over the side-nose shift. > >this is on a 1982 diesel body, with a 1981 AC...
• Re: More Fun with UPS
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Thu, 4 May 2006 21:11:53 -0700
  ...got to the dealer and it had been dropped on its nose...they sent it back...on the return, it had the housing cracked...
• Re: FS: Thermostat housing for 1.9 waterboxer engined Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 Oct 2011 01:50:33 -0700
  ...oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >>> $200, eh......Now I know what the NOS 1.9 assembly in my spare stash >>> must be worth: And no...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 8:54:40 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: Redline MTL / Tranny update.
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:44:14 -0800
  ...heavy (to the bottom of the fill plug on a >aircooled nose cone) and have had absolutly no trouble with it in the last...
• Open letter to Larry Chase:
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 17:44:26 -0600
  ...Wouldn't you know it, a goodly paper cut while opening the pizza box right on the finger I use to pick my nose...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:33:16 -0700
  ...Guess that could happen with new parts too, (NOS?) but much less likely I figure. Good news about the older system is that it...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:25:05 -0800
  ...Go Westy sale item question > > Hi folks, > > Windshield nosel both standard and dual are on sale. I’ve heard complaints from my drivers that...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 08:51:22 -0300
  ...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: Back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:53:52 -0700
  ...Whereas, the manual > trans have their switches at the nose come area. Jostling a loose wire can > cause such a problem. A defective switch...
• Re: 86 Westy Camper w/automatic : list of emergency gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Jan 2012 21:04:05 -0800
  ...sockets, 8,10,13,17mm wrenches, metric allens, vice grips, needle-nose, cheap multimeter,etc. Cell phone w/internet, for sure. I like to...
• RE: buying a used tranny.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Wed, 3 Apr 96 14:42:41 UT
  ...you can shift by moving the bit that sticks out the nose cone) How do the reduction gears shafts feel? This is no certain...
• Re: Roadhaus - Caveat to the Prospector
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 6 May 2004 10:04:59 -0700
  ...No skin off MY nose ... -- Gnarlie http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Cogent/Cogent.html
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:15:30 -0800
  ...one that's presumably permeated by food smells, at least from the perspective of a bear's nose. > > so i put the food in...
• Natural Laws- Friday
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:31:01 -0400
  *Law of Mechanical Repair:** After your hands become coated with grease your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.* *Law...
• Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 13:22:10 -0500
  At 12:47 AM 3/2/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >very good. >tell us more about what a logic probe is and how...
• F F F F Friday: Another Attempt at Klassical Po'try (pearls b4 swine!).;)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 14 Apr 95 00:23:51 CDT
  ...He was "Van! Van! Van! "You can make it, yes, you can!! "Just slip the clutch, "And stick it into low!! "You blunt-nosed...
• Vanagon/Bus names and fun license frames!!
  Historical mailing list - Route87
  Sun, 3 May 1998 02:14:31 EDT
  ...The only things I have of Ed are the frame and his front nose badge that I nicked off a junkyard camper. I miss...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:58:45 -0500
  ...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: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 15:11:44 -0700
  ...And they break easily ...that small bleed nose nipple, those love to break off. I have one, and I'm going to add a...
• Re: Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 15:59:32 +0000
  ...Plus your nose hairs curl and your foot steps start to squeak. another measurement I've never figured out... the US is the only...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 07:33:59 -0500
  ...had an oily feel between my fingers and tiny > glanceto my nose and tongue revealed brake fluid. > > ...so I'm guessing I need to...
• Trip Report and stunning mechanic find !
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Graydon
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:39:49 -0400
  ...You can see the quality of what he has ! Hats off to Eric for helping us, and if you need something OEM, NOS or...
• Re: The story behind the horse skull, the luggage rack, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Wed, 19 May 2010 20:42:40 -0600
  ...a carbuncle the > size of > a plover's egg on his nose; but others tell of a man who..." > > Oh, wait -- I know of...
• Re: Sportsvans: the saga continues ...
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 15:51:06 -0500 (CDT)
  ...And the turning radius is MUCH better. (note the 1920's style garage with the nose added later for the long cars -- anyone else...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 21:59:55 -0400
  ...what is the end all and be all > answer for combating seam rust? The underside of the van is fine, there > are > some nose...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:28:22 -0800
  ...probably a Wolfsburg Limited > Edition with the little badges on the side of the nose. :) > > joel > >
• New Vanagon BEHR a/c system..Re: NIB rear Air conditioner for 84/85, $300
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 14:35:36 EST
  ...writes: > > This isn't mine, but it appears to be a NOS aftermarket AC for 84/85 > Vanagon. > > It goes under the rear seat...
• Re: WAS: lower rad grill size. NOW: D-OH! and question (PIC included!)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:18:32 -0800
  ...lower grills for different years? > > > > > > Is there a difference in the nose of the Vanagon between the > > > "Transporter" model and the Westy? > > > > > > If so...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 May 2007 13:57:40 -0700
  ...On 5/17/07, Dave Vickery wrote: > > > > Ditto, I used needle nose plyers because the grip is lousy and then you > > loose 'feel'. I...
• Re: "Family Pictures" CD (ETKA) on XP laptop
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:16:11 -0700
  ...other side effects may include brief moments of nostalgia and other difficulties reconciling reality with current outlook ... Computer will most likely continue to run...
• Re: A/C vent question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 1 May 2000 17:18:05 -0700
  ...deal > with...(umm, what did > I > >>just pay you through the nose for??). > >>On the drive home I thought- gee, I'm really not...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:01:52 -0400
  ...I’m currently just following my nose and feeling around. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
• Re: question on where to install alarm horn on 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:48:06 -0700
  ...I didn't notice any access to the nose of the van where the > > radiator is > > located and where I thought an alarm horn...
• Augusta to Seattle trip, More questions...(Attn: CA Listees!)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 21:13:37 -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: Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 20:35:55 -0500
  ...2.1 won't pass anyone that fast > anyway, unless the nose is pointed downhill or it suddenly becomes more > aerodynamic. Unless you mean...
• Re: Leaking gas tank on a 2.1L...suggestions, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 05:45:30 -0700
  ...the Rust Belt!)After a fill up...or parked with the nose uphill I've got a leak up under there. Assuming it is...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:07:33 -0500
  ...Anyway, without doing anything to the starter itself, cleaning the electrical connectors and replacing the ground strap at the nose of the transaxle cured...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:36 -0500
  ...In the case they solved it by applying an ablative material on the nose and leading edges of things to dissipate the heat. Ablative...
• Re: Intermittent high idle - able to make "go low"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:56:46 -0700
  ...Years ago, I road around in my '58 Beetle with a failing mount at transaxle nose. The movement in the drivetrain would pull on...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:23:52 -0700
  ...The street turns uphill at this point so there I sit at the limit line with the nose of the van pointing up a...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:22:59 -0500
  ...5" > needle nose and 7" curved jaw with cutter. Screw drivers? > How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints? > > Larry A. > > On...
• Re: Gas Heater for '82
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 13:38:46 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Ark Mirvis in NJ seems ok in my limited experience with him, but you'll pay through the nose if you're planning on...
• Re: Air vs. Water - pro's and con's
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sun, 6 Aug 2000 01:32:12 -0400
  ...Once you get in there and start nosing around, you start finding things you want (or have) to know more about. You start reading...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 18:18:13 -0800
  ...I don't know if the tranny nose mount can be easily modified in any case. Mark Dana Morphew wrote: > > I now have the...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:20:06 -0800
  ...one that's presumably permeated by food smells, at least from the > perspective of a bear's nose. > > so i put the food in...
• Re: What features from the Vanagon would be necessary in a new vehicle for you to consider it an adequate or improved replacement? was: "Brand new" bus now Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:48:40 -0700
  ...Just not taking up space in a big, useless nose. -Decent ground clearance -High, comfortable seats that fit me at 6'2" -Rear bench...
• Re: So what went wrong with Sharkey's "Todd Hill" tranny? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 17 May 2000 18:10:28 -0700
  ...When I reinstalled the nosecone, the >>tranny tightened up again. WTF? How come a veteran ACVW transaxle builder >>couldn't figure this one out...
• Re: Another space for stuff
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:46:40 -0400
  ...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: ?? SA Engine Conversion ?? East German drivers
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:45:41 -0700
  ...Trabbies disappeared quickly from the roads. (There is a wave of nostalgia now and Trabbies are sought after; there was even a Trabbie Rallye...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:46:49 -0700
  ...Looking at the radius rod, when it is no longer level you will experience increased nose dive under braking as those forces will want...
• Re: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:09:18 -0800
  ...This front area is the > source or a lot of Vanagon interior noise, as there is no "nose" on the car > to extend the...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 19:48:57 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Herr Wibo Fichten wrote: >The Archives attribute clutch shudder to a worn out or loose transmission >nose mount...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 21:32:36 -0400
  ...This is one of the > leading reasons that the Vanagon was discontinued. > YOu need to add a nose to the body to break the...
• Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:38:28 -0400
  ...I think I found this > info on The Samba. > > http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/unpainted-condenser/16-x-22-superflow-r-134a-condenser.html > > I...
• Re: Friday free post, California beach fires to be taboo?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 31 May 2013 10:27:15 -0700
  ...The camels nose is under the tent ,it started with non smoking sections in restaurants and theaters and now we are getting towards the...
• Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:15:49 -0500
  ...Why cobble something together when > > you can buy a brand new (not NOS) OE tank? > > Made by VW in Germany. > > > > HTH. > > > > Ken Wilford > > John...
• Re: Lowering transaxle vs removing transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 15 May 2011 17:48:49 -0700
  ...Lowering transaxle vs removing transaxle > The GoWesty auto trans cooler kit requires that the transaxle's nose be > dropped a bit to connect the...