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• Propane Fill Valve Discontinued
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jul 1995 14:59:23 -0400
  ...I haven't called Delta Six to see if they have NOS Auto Stop valves but it might be a good strategy for Vanagon...
• Re: '84 1.9l knocking rattle left sd of engine
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 9 May 2000 06:38:00 EDT
  ...But now for something completely different...a man >with three noses... Naah, jests aside, here's my trouble: >I started my '84 waterboxer 1...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:36:38 -0700
  ...and hopefully nobody slams you because they didn't see your > tail or nose sticking out. > > And speaking of driving with your "city lights...
• Re: Intermittent miss on one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:20:07 -0400
  ...Hans hit it on the nose. Tom Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hans Brouwer" <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday...
• 89 vanagon pwr mirror troubleshooting question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:14:42 -0900
  ...polished up the little "barbell" shaped things/connectors via some needle nose pliers and a lot of patience. Got that installed, and now have...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:01:56 -0800
  ...5" >> needle nose and 7" curved jaw with cutter. Screw drivers? >> How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints? >> >> Larry A. >> >> On...
• '56 Kombi Progress - Welding & New Parts
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 23:03:33 -0800 (PST)
  ...I'll prolly have to sand the whole mess back off again... :( Next items will include finding bumpers and finishing the nose. And of...
• Re: Hiace Web
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 May 2000 11:09:35 +1200
  ...If the van sold in England has a nose like a Transit or T4 Transporter/Caravelle, it's not a real Hiace! Sorry, Per...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
  ...I bent the corners of these slightly further backwards and used a narrow snipe-nosed Vise Grip to hold the rings in place. The...
• Re: Some good info about E-code headlamps & "City Lights"
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:15:17 -0700
  ...and hopefully nobody slams you because they didn't see your tail or nose sticking out. And speaking of driving with your "city lights...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 16:27:56 -0800
  ...Bouquet, nose, body and all that. Reminds me of the old highlanders that could supposedly track their herd by tasting the droppings. Wonder how...
• Re: Intermittent smoke after stop signal wait...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 09:29:28 -0700
  ...slight leak at my homemade filler when I park with the nose up on a steep > incline...a quarter sized puddle below maybe. > > I...
• beautiful `67 bus for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:42:12 PDT
  ...1967 Deluxe Type 2 2nd owner, new paint (blue/white..stock colors), NOS pop-out side windows, new front glass and seal, new upholstery...
• weakly stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 May 95 10:07:09 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: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 00:11:02 -0600
  ...dumb luck for finding the exact part I needed under >my nose. > >Thought the list may be able to use the info. > >Merry Christmas...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:18:21 -0700
  ...3 sheets on the inner skin of the slider, 2 sheets in each front door, 2 in the nose passenger side and 3 in...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 01:39:15 +0000
  ...It may be that the Vanagon garners 30% of the VW nostalgia and 70% of the utility that people want and emerge at the...
• Re: Save the Bus in D.C. - Freedom of expression - Save the Peace Mobile
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:06:53 -0400
  ...The fact that it is a brand that folks on this list favor, or that >> it has "nostalgic value" for those of who led...
• Re: Coolant leak followed by the ox sensor and altenator lights glowing.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 23:05:18 -0700
  ...coolant pipes > turn up from the long horizontal run from the nose. I checked the reservoir > and it was still showing full, (BTW the...
• Re: Good collaboration with a mechanic?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:11:11 -0400
  ...vehicle is severely frowned upon), but who doesn't get his nose out of joint if I do a lot of work myself. Has...
• Re: My van makes coolant!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:16:35 -0700
  ...I moved > >> the > >> van off the driveway and parked it on a hill, with its nose high to > stop > >> blocking the driveway. An hour...
• lots of leftovers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 21:44:13 -0600
  ...available (red car with grey interior, A/C) Aircooled Vanagon stuff: NOS heat exchanger, left side only, $100 ECUs, $50 Bus stuff: heat exchanger...
• Re: trans main shaft removal ??
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:28:16 -0700
  ...it will! Assuming that you have the transmission placed on its nose (with the input shaft pointing straight up in the air), what you...
• Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Apr 95 00:17:19 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: Video guides - Timing belts - Subie engines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:24:53 -0500
  ...You still get plenty of opportunity to drop bolts on your nose, but you aren't re-inventing the wheel. Standard disclaimers apply; I...
• Fridges, more rambling...
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 9 Oct 94 0:11:06 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...) =============================================================================
• 86-91 Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Richard Dunsheath
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:44:43 -0500
  ...I think I used a long-nosed vice grip on the hose to keep the coolant in the hose while I was switching them...
• Re: Is this the right caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:42:20 -0700
  ...One of the rebuilds I bought promptly leaked at the > seam. > > Guess that could happen with new parts too, (NOS?) but much less > likely...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:12:54 -0500
  ...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: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:31:00 -0500
  ...Some vendors may have NOS. > > I ended up mounting my resistor pack outside the box up by the rad. > (for future servicing. Reasoning being...
• August HMN ads
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 18:22:42 -0400
  ...fiberglass roof, lenthened rear end, but what might be standard vanagon nose (hard to say comparing teeny picture to the '81) certainly seems to...
• 1981 Vanagon Automatic pop-top Westy for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Thu, 23 May 2002 22:38:19 -0700
  ...drawer, but I'm looking for one in the local yards). Nose is perfect; never hit; and the body rust is almost non-existent...
• Basic Fuel Mixture was Measuring oxygen sensor output...bad air flow meter? AFM question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:48:31 -0700
  ...I've; briefly Clamped the the fuel pressure regulators return hose, with a pair of needle nose pliers , while watching a gauges and let...
• Re: building tool kit-vendor recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 11:36:51 -0800
  ...Set of punches and drifts are a must! Jack stands Long-nose pliers, nippers, and one set of big-assed pliers about 14 inches...
• 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 - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:22:16 -0400
  ...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: Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:20:33 -0700
  ...The exhaust (to an uneducated nose) might be smelling > rich. I can't test for power to the HOS2 sensor as engine needs to...
• Re: ID Buzz
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:10:25 -0700
  ...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: Tuning Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Apr 1994 16:39:01 EDT
  ...I wrote down all my jet nos. when I rebuilt mine but I haven't run >across it. WHEN I do find the sucker...
• Re: Heaters(again)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 08:53:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...take the cardboard panels off under the dash on the inside of the nose. be careful of the wires. here you can see how...
• Gerry is ill - suggestions for a server upgrade
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 20 May 1999 23:04:26 -0700
  Vanagon List Members As you know from time to time our beloved server we call Gerry takes a nosedive and crashes with an "Out...
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...really HARD cornering) > -Rear-vision mirror (to view rear passengers) > > > NO-NOs > Camper gear (keep van usable) > Cupholders (no spilled drinks in MY vehicle...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:29:06 -0800
  ...I think it is for NOS systems in Fast& Furious cars. I'm sure you can find in at Summit Racing. Earl's fitting...
• Re: Friday free post, California beach fires to be taboo?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 31 May 2013 12:51:28 -0500
  ...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: The power we really need!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:58:23 -0600
  ...was a kid, backpacking was "real" camping and I turned my > nose up > at RVs and the campgrounds they camped in. Now that I...
• Re: Mileage ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:52:02 -0800
  ...This is great for situations like yours with a "nose high" condition. Very Very bad for increased aerodynamic drag, since air is now redirected...
• Friday: the sixth day of the week.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 02 Dec 94 09:56:20 CST
  ...some plumber, the jerk! Then putting his finger aside of his nose with a wink and a nod, up the chimney he rose He...
• Re: future is looking bleak..
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:33:25 -0700
  ...the engine temp guage is > about a third of the way up but my nose tells me somethings really wrong. > not to mention the...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:26:43 -0500
  ...better cars like volvo or subaru, and most japanese cars.. > > the nose of the input shaft is not a bearing surface, and instead just...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum 11/28 update
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:12:55 -0800
  ...He did ok but had to stop >> several times to put on the mask along with the nose canula to get >> his oxygenation back...
• Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:57 -0400
  ...I have one NOS rollover vapor valve that goes into the top of the expansion tanks. I had to buy a couple one time...
• Re: Bobo Iceskater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 15:19:51 -0800
  ...my control, toward the right side of the road, where the nose slowly slid down off the road and into the ditch. My brother...
• Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
  ...Just reach in with some needle nose pliers and snap them out into position. Yes you can get the tubes out with the engine...
• So that's what a front clip is...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 18:53:23 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...So there it sat, rear wheels on the driveway, nose against the tree. It didn't look damaged from the side... But upon closer...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 08:23:14 -0500
  ...better cars like volvo or subaru, and most japanese cars.. > > the nose of the input shaft is not a bearing surface, and instead just...
• Pooh visits Wales
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Wed, 27 May 1998 10:45:59 +0100
  ...Wales looks a bit like Piglets head and Angle is where Piglet's nose would be if he was Wales, which he assures me...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:08:54 -0500
  ...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: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:29:51 -0500
  ...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: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 10:54:24 -0300
  ...I plan to > open both heater cores wide (they are partially shutdown at the moment), > park with the nose in the air, run it...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:44:44 EST
  ...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: OT Generations of Passats, was "adjustable intermittent relay"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 20:24:44 +1200
  ...It's easy too to lengthen the nose of an existing design to accomodate a longer engine. In those days the Europeans used loooooong...