Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 66+: 60 results shown for NOS.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• friday funny
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 14:46:01 -0700
  ...Bat in the Cave - Term for when someone has a booger hanging out of the nose in plain sight. Butterhead - Woman with great body...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:15:39 -0800
  ...My other thought is that the shift parts at nose of transaxle might "wear in" to a given shift linkage. And, as i was...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:46:16 -0800
  ...I recently encountered a California Vanagon guy here in the desert....He came up and was looking at mine, sort of 'down his nose...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 15:20:40 -0500 (CDT)
  ...David Schwarze <schwarze@io.nosc.mil> > ] > ]William Warburton writes: > ]> > ]> Hi, > ]> Further to my post last week about high performance versions of the > ]> transporter (to...
• Handling differences of Camper/Van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 15:39:55 -0400
  ...Using a shopping cart for example, the more weight you add to the nose of it, milk,meat,canned pop, and etc, the harder...
• Re: V8 into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:40:10 -0500
  ...you're better off with a >>turbo, > >I was offered a NOS Whipple-made Lysholm for $1580US, WITH >intercooler (not that an intercooler is...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:27:55 -0700
  ...perfectly well what they doing (not driving badly but > thumbing their nose at the law). I was traveling down a two lane highway > last...
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 13:26:28 -0800
  ...while I move the cable in and out with a needle nose pliers. 76 % of all water cooled vanagons need this service and adjustment...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:32:20 -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: Creepy white/tan powder inside windshield rubber
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:00:15 -0700
  ...if Kim is right, and the salt along my windshield's inner lower rubber is but the tip of a saline iceberg, the nose...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 08:50:33 -0400
  ...I need a good used black 36 hp style dog house fan shroud.nos cylinder tin. I am only looking to find air cooled...
• Re: ID Buzz
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 4 Jun 2023 10:59:45 -0500
  ...developing backwards since the 2000s. >> >> Yes, VW has to ride the nostalgia wave. But in my opinion, they are dismantling their own heritage. >> The...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:24:45 -0800
  ...unless I go via eBay from Italy > and pay through the nose, but Nokian has a similar winter tire that is > available. Not the...
• Re: 86 Vanagon, shoulder belts for rear bench seat (for sale)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:16:05 -0900
  ...they are available anymore and the one I picked up as NOS on ebay once did not have the lower bracket in it. Mark...
• Acronyms
  Historical mailing list - Thomas J. LaLanne
  Tue, 28 May 2002 16:59:43 -0700
  ...in case KISS Keep it simple stupid LOL Laughing out loud NOS New old stock, i.e. unused but made a long time ago...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:08:51 EDT
  ...Using a pair of long needle nose pliers remove this wire. Then actuate the piezo. If you see a spark jumping from the terminal...
• Re: misc
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 13:28:58 CDT
  ...just a 4-door slope-nosed station wagon. bleah. >VW/Winnebego I thought this joint venture was basically the VW Eurovan >with the camping...
• Re: "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:47:23 -0230
  ...I'd also like to put a bike rack on the nose of my Westy (over a "Wolf" > bra). What brands of bike carriers...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 10:54:55 -0500
  ...Newtown 69-70 VW PARTS, NOS and used, call for needs, over $5000 in parts or take all; more. (516) 698-9083 . Selden VW...
• NOT a Fryeday Funnie
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 17:16:12 -0700
  ...and the van was nose down. The dogs didn't like that at all. Thanks to a friendly State of Colorado plow and sanding...
• Re: COOLANT PROCEDURE AND AMOUNTS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 12:02:52 -0600
  ...I lift the nose of the van about 4 > inchs. > Fill the cooling system with coolant. Let stand ten or fifteen minutes > with > heater...
• Re: fuel leak / starting problem
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:37:08 -0500
  ...It is large > enough for me to clearly smell gas if i stick my nose near the rear wheels. > > I did locate it last...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:09:39 EDT
  ...how close a match the Titian Red re-spray on the nose of the '87 Westy I sprayed yesterday matches where I fogged in...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:39:31 -0400
  ...I've found both my dogs get despondent on long vanagon trips, with no window to stick the nose out of. That's all...
• Re: Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:51:34 -0400
  ...the > driver's side of the motor then cross �under the nose of the tranny and > return along the passenger side.. > > �In order to...
• very loosely related to VW's and the net-but funny
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 17:22:15 -0600
  ...World War II bomber nose art instead. Terrifying >>>>paintings of huge teeth or vampire eagles. Bumper mounted machine >>>>guns. Flip somebody the finger on...
• Re: No end to the porn. - My final word I hope...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:11:38 -0500
  ...I share my computer so the history has to be cleared of this stuff b/c of nosey eyes. The world is full of...
• Re: Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 22:47:14 -0700
  ...some other dunderhead on the list like me, driving around with a 15+ > year old tire under the nose. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: Video guides - Timing belts - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:32:47 -0400
  ...You still get plenty of opportunity to drop bolts on your nose, but you aren't re-inventing the wheel. > not only are you...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:13:54 -0400
  ...fuel economy and still the roots Westy boxyness and hanging your nose in the wind. Thing is, you can get the feeling without the...
• Re: [f] Appliance...indeed! NOT!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 1995 18:17:25 -0400
  ...He seems to appreciate the nose bra up front for bug protection, and seems to approve of the smiley face hanging from the mirror...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 20:15:20 +1300
  ...all grenades Nissan 2.0 four diesel, say 1988 onward Bluebird Nissan LD28 diesel six (prone to broken crank noses) Nissan RD28 diesel siz...
• Stereo Install - Replacing Speaker Wires
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:09:14 -0800
  ...I was able to feed it deep enough into the boot so that I could grab the end with a pair of needle nose...
• Re: Boudreaux's Butt Paste!!
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:24:30 +0000
  ...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: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 May 2007 12:39:07 -0700
  Pablo - I do have NOS (in the Westfalia Bag) Drain Caps. Yes, they are expensive, because what would cost next to nothing in China...
• Re: Auxiliary Heater Control problem. Name that diode!
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 14:31:23 -0500
  ...Use a pair of needle nose pliers (since it is also likely bad already and may totally split in half) and get the full...
• Re: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:48:43 -0700
  ...lines mans pliers and needle nose .. screw drivers .... one with many different heads ... crescent wrench hammer ... flashlight ... smile in the face of absolute failure...
• Weakly Stats (sort of) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Jun 95 10:23:01 CDT
  ...http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze/vw http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/vwstuff.html http://www.alldata.tsb.com...
• Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 01:22:18 -0600
  ...so he reaches through the slit of the window that was open (maybe two inches or so and smacks me in the nose with...
• [NVC] Need alignment sight to help with backing trailer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:07:41 -0700
  ...I need some kind of vertical pointer dingus like an antenna or fiberglass rod that I can raise from the trailer's nose or...
• Re: oil
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 4 Jul 94 23:12:26 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: Idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 09:57:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Replaced the valve (aftermarket-- VW doesn't make them any more, but you might find NOS if you try), and still have a few...
• Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:40:01 -0700
  ...when the O2 sensor is disconnected. Not very well at all. Nossir, it's pretty, pretty poor. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:45:01 -0600
  ...Only it takes months to get an appointment. >>> >>> Keep a nose and eye on those gas sources! >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Aug 24, 2023, at...
• Horn Ring Replacement - Tips and Tricks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 09:50:23 -0500
  ...Tools required are socket wrench for the nut holding the wheel onto the shaft, pair of duckbill or needle-nose pliers, a flat tip...
• VW Euro, Clara, Dave, Seamed Shroud, URLs in SuperVW, 912 motor
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 14:01:23 +0100
  ...I finally found myself a NOS doghouse fanshroud, German, no dents, no rust, just perfect :) i also bought some brochures, one '67 Baywindow, one...
• Pfeiffer report (yes, another one!)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 13:26:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
• Re: VW says it (yawn) again...the bus
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 06:11:26 +0000
  ...Trump) #NOTTHESAME Bad really bad-- anyway I digress - Putting a badge on a vehicle and placing the smile lines under the nose like graphics...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:53:49 -0700
  ...from past trips (at least to a bears nose). But maybe the smell of gear oil is still lingering enough that a grizzly would...
• Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:34:54 -0700
  ...8 drive > vicegrip assortment > screw driver assortment > duck bill pliers > needle nose pliers > regular pliers > multimeter > wire cutters > wire cut-strip-crimp pliers > electrical...
• Re: I think I'm at the Crossroads
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 14:07:57 -0400
  ...hot, but isn't really hot, where a clothspin on your nose the spotty acceleration may be caused by the AFM. Check it's...
• Re: Suspension Project
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 22:45:26 -0500
  ...Under hard braking, the nose will dive, so having the rear lower to begin with probably helps. I used to drive a jacked up...
• Re: auto. trans. towing - Rambling questions
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 11 May 2005 09:48:58 -0700
  ...running to pump ATF through the system (as happens when towing nose-up, rear-down), the lack of lubrication will smoke the transmission. Those...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 15:04:19 -0700
  ...Any common places where I should look first before going from nose to stern looking for it? Also failed on the emissions. Previous owner...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 9 May 2000 22:50:22 -0400
  ...But now for something completely different...a man > with three noses... Naah, jests aside, here's my trouble: > I started my '84 waterboxer 1...
• Vanagon Bass experiment
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 19:47:52 -0500
  ...The rear speaker cranked at 50% of amp's output made the bass tingle my nostrils. The one between the seats was great for...
• Re: FRYEDAYE PHOLLIES ... well, sort of. ;)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:39:13 -0500
  ...Finger tips numb, nose > hair frozen, I pump the accelerator > > and turn the key. The battery cranks, > the engine gives 2 or 3 low...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:54:26 -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: Mystery Mouse
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 17:51:06 -0500
  ...Somewhere in this van a mouse has taken residence > and is noshing on crumbs. No real food is rodent-accessible, only cans and > bottles...
• Storage Ideas..Was: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:09:03 -0800
  ...daytime that is right in front of the guy behind's nose...I tried lots of combos of wires to see if I could...