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• Re: WAS: lower rad grill size. NOW: D-OH! and question (PIC included!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:25:04 -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: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:59:03 -0500
  ...took > me about a half hour, and a pair of long nose vice grips. Just to be sure > it > didn't pop off I...
• <F> Found on Car Talk (bus content)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:22 -0500
  ...may be accurate, I think you've underestimated the romantic and nostalgic value of the vehicle (I'm using a very broad definition of...
• Re: HELP!My vanagon is missing OS sensor switch and trans fill plug
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 10:40:52 -0400
  ...transmission,and I couldn't find a fill plug.Somebody let me know where this stuff is found!!! Stephen 84 Vanagon GL "The Nosfaratu"
• Re: It's never that easy (WAS: SS version of luggage rack bolts?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 May 2005 18:38:28 -0500
  ...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: LED Auxillary Brake and Turn Signal Lights
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:58:23 -0800
  ...I like having the extra brake lights right in front of people's noses. I wired them into the existing tail lights. It was...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:03:30 -0700
  ...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: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:44:15 -0400
  ...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: synthetic/seals
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 14 May 1998 10:27:02 -0600
  ...bye, Tim -- remove NOSPAM to reply
• Re: Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 17:02:26 +0000
  ...new ears if ya don't wear a toque. > Plus your nose hairs curl and your foot steps start to squeak. > > another measurement I...
• Re: Lenti.med.umn.edu stickers
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 2 Oct 2006 15:27:42 -0700
  ...Maybe I'll put them > > on EBAY and get rich off the nostalgia craze!!! > > > > Jeff Olson > > Martin, SD
• Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 May 2013 10:39:38 -0700
  ...Like I almost have to make the nose dive for the pull to happen. My new Nokians http://tinyurl.com/cklr86y have less than...
• Found: Type II graveyard
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 3 Dec 94 23:29:53 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: seat belts..take a look at this.. (was: Re: who cares?)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:22:46 -0700
  ...my face and upper body parts from severe damage when the nose of the tandem trainer I was in the front seat of stopped...
• Re: Get high campout
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 10:55:50 -0800
  ...Spring wildflowers, local critters and birds, kite flying, noshing and gnashing, tickling bens fancy, and power lounging are favorite attractions. Mike has promised to...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:21:37 -0700
  ...as with so > many other things > that the feds stuck their nose into, they really > messed it up even > worse. I recall a few...
• Monday multi-post (from a digester)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:10:22 -0700
  ...to install the curtains when I go to bed or have nosey neighbors. If it's buggy, I'll stick up a screen over...
• antenna replacement complications
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sat, 23 Jun 2001 12:15:31 -0400
  ...quickly -- and kept >judging my progress by holding it against the nose of the van by the >antenna hole until I couldn't see...
• Re: Frozen Locks! after rain
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 09:03:37 EST
  ...on a warm day, let alone whenever the temps take a nose dive. While a shot of LPS-1 or graphite suspended in a...
• Re: Vanagon - Ready to get gas tank reseal kit installed - Last questions
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:17:08 -0500
  ...I leak tested mine by putting gas in it and taking my wife along for a ride (she's got an incredible nose). :) Okay...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:51:01 -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...
• 84 vanagon engine dilema
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schardt
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:26:21 -0800
  ...extra weight, and the necessity of towing a trailer carrying the nose and tail sections. * I'll be driving up into the high Nevada...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 22:02:30 -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: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:49:03 -0400
  ...Mike B. > However, when the pilot rotates the nose of the airplane skyward, the > angle of the propeller and the crankshaft changes relative to...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 01:33:27 -0800
  ...socket set > >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > >needle nose pliers > >adjustable wrench > > > >What about parts? > >hose clips > >oil > >coolant > >belts - Anyone...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:09:20 -0700
  ...as with so > many other things > that the feds stuck their nose into, they really > messed it up even > worse. I recall a few...
• Found 6 Splitties in a barn!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 09:43:28 MST
  ...The nose was bashed in pretty good, and a tire was mounted to the font. The '55 was totally clean, with minor rust. It...
• Re: Dimmer relays
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Thu, 4 May 1995 13:45:26 -0400
  ...Take the relay out, and use needle-nose pliers to bend back the tabs that hold the can onto the bottom. Remove the can...
• Re: O2 sensors: 1-wire to replace 3-wire?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 12:14:00 -0500
  ...flush with cash that they don't mind paying through the nose for that VW logo on the part? d) If not, do all...
• Re: Re
  Historical mailing list - Jon
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:31:07 -0400
  ...of the bottom of my > shoe-" > > If I could twitch my nose and convert my 84GL to auto I'd do it. Jon, why...
• Re: [WetWesties] RE: AMPHIBIOUS CAMPER (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 23:06:43 -0600
  ...MICHAEL TURNER wrote: > >> Hey guys don't mean to stick my nose in your post on amphibious >> campers..... >> >> http://www.amphibiousvehicle.net/amphi/W...
• Re: Ever have one van job that leads to another?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:22:48 -0700
  ...All of them were cracked and somewhat hard. >> >> Nosing around the engine I saw a “tell” on the metal coolant line , the lower one...
• Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 23:03:35 -0500
  ...This connector is extremely hard to get to, but I managed to get some needle-nose pliers on it, tighten it up, and get...
• Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 19:27:25 -0400
  ...Then perhaps I'll find a spade connector on each wire, if I pull carefully with needle nose. this is what I did when...
• Re: buying a new gutless wonder
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:11:15 +1200
  ...the reason every van manufacturer has changed to front-engine long-nosed vans (though Toyota still makes forward-control Hiaces, I'm glad to...
• Belly pans for speed /mpg
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:12:03 -0700
  ...run. Mirrors on?...Lose about 15mph. Windows down? at least 25mph. Nose of car set too low? 10mph.. One size wider tires? 10mph..It...
• Sportsvans: the saga continues ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Apr 94 14:24:07 CDT
  ...this lack of nose also contributes to the 'unsafe' opinion about Vanagons. after some of the wrecks i've seen involving american iron in...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:17:40 -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: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Mar 1995 18:15:57 -0800
  ...read more motor):) Nor do I know if new tranny means NOS, rebuilt or fresh from the wrecking yard. Maybe these vehicles are a...
• Re: Amphibious vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 17:01:36 -0500
  ...Oh , I see the text says "The Waterbug using stock VW wheels and tires, is supposed to float in a slightly nose high attitude...
• Re: [Syncro] SyncroBeast - update, still not starting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:12:49 -0500
  ...Not sure what's left. (At Tranny nose, at > right side?) > > * Hot wire the coil from the alternator, to check the ignition switch. > > * New...
• Re: Which interior should I install ????
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 01:57:21 -0800
  ...space is there to lie on? How much room between > your nose and the top? How do you climb up there? Is there an...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:26:22 -0700
  ...if the Loctite gets onto the plastic lenses, say where the nose bumper things go through them, the lenses will craze). It's my...
• Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 6 Dec 94 21:21:00 PST
  ...Cheers, -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil...
• Major Weekend Score! =)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:46:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The "tint" needed to be picked up prior to that time. (No problem)! What they had was an NOS stand alone/drive away circus...
• Re: Tires Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:56:01 -0600
  ...I Do Speed Limit > > + 5 Most Always ~ I feel that the Nose Down gives Me Better Stab’ @ Hiway Speeds & I also like it for...
• Re: Tires Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:52:52 -0600
  ...I Do Speed Limit > > + 5 Most Always ~ I feel that the Nose Down gives Me Better Stab’ @ Hiway Speeds & I also like it for...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:08:27 -0300
  ...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: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 26 May 2013 20:55:54 -0500
  ...The pull only happens when braking hard (nose dive hard) at highway speeds. Howard: I don't have a great space to work in...
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:04 -0700
  ...me. > > Seems that no matter how often I use a needle nose CV grease gun or tighten > CV bolts, there is always that unexpected...
• Re: Most common Nuts 'n Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:07:06 -0800
  I keep a couple of Thorsen dog bone wrenches under the seat with vise grips,needle nose pliers,screw drives. they're magnetised and...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:59 -0600
  ...gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=motive+bleeder >> >> > >> >> > Not sure if I...
• Re: Jack for 90 Multivan w/fiberglass molding???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:16:13 -0800
  ...even better, just extend the nose of it by an inch by welding a piece on solidly......then when you insert it all the...
• Re: Almost a Westie (Those Vixen MHs)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:04:40 -0700
  ...one unusual feature they have is a huge storage area in the nose. Like what would be an engine compartment if it had an...
• Re: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 9:57:52 PDT
  ...quick fix). -David ============================================================================= David Schwarze '73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc...
• FFFFriday Follies: Holiday Hollerings ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 22 Nov 95 08:18:48 CST
  ...favourites ... -------------------------------------- Otto the Automatic (to the tune of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) Otto the Automatic Shifted gears without a clutch, And if you...
• Wanted: Mechanic recommendation? (was RE: Coolant leak from the engine!)
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:52:16 -0700
  ...s all that's needed) and not charge me through the nose? Someone who will give me a straight talk with no bullshit? Please...
• coolant level
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:34:12 -0800
  gauges and lights are not nearly as a good as a good�nose,eye and brain.�� Knowing your coolant level is critical. It is...
• Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:21:03 -0700
  ...The two ringiest parts of the body left when I go around and bang them with my thumb are the nose just under the...
• Re: New beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:29:19 +1200
  ...verve, fun, style and a bit of a >tweek-in-the-nose-to-the-establishment like the original. And look who is >now following...