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• Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 06:58:09 -0700
  ...seems to have been > exceptionally well maintained, so I held my nose (I prefer less fancy > vehicles) and paid $2k for it. Leather seating...
• Re: Liebe Yo Momma
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 13 May 2000 17:08:15 -0500
  ...chortles, total loss of compose. >>Everyone ranks Bob and pinches their nose. >> >>Al's havin' fun. He can hardly stand. Then sudden hush, >>recompose...
• Re: unexpected ending to Vanagon adventure
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:59:44 -0500
  ...Another source of weird noses is a bad constant velocity joint. When in 4 wheel drive as the fronts tires can turn a bit...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...However, when the pilot rotates the nose of the airplane skyward, the angle of the propeller and the crankshaft changes relative to the earths...
• Re: ...its alright ...if you wanna get down .... propane ... (apologies to eric c.)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:39:24 -0800
  ...So, unless someone has nosomia, like my wife (which means that my silent ones go undetected, a blessing in a marriage), a propane detector...
• Re: Local gas prices
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 03:18:04 -0700
  ...When it comes to allocating resources, I'd rather save money and pay out the nose for the gas. Cya, Robert
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:50 -0600
  ...The "oldest trick in the book" surely must be pretending to pull >> your >> kid's nose off by showing him your pinched thumb protruding...
• for folks without gopher: some vw parts info & stuff
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 08:40:47 CDT
  ...M-F 0830-1830, Sat 0900-1600 (810) 373-5950 FAX Wolf Automotive Products Nose bra for vanagons 121 N. Sullivan Street ("Custom Auto...
• Travel in Transilvania cheap
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:28:22 -0700
  ...sz�kely auton�mia > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "M�rki-Zay J�nos" <m-zj@freemail.hu> > To: "Argay Gyula" <argaygyula@axelero.hu>; "Vants� Erzs...
• Re: Search for tires
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 12 Feb 2021 23:14:24 -0500
  ...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: Our long and awesome journey!
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 03:13:56 -0600
  ...That was > fun!!!! 40,000+ square feet of nostalgia! Got myself a Breathing Hand > Washer to do laundry with! Here is a link, so...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:40:07 -0800
  ...really like the way > the sheet > metal goes together on the nose, but objectively I can't say it's > pretty (the way a...
• Re: stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:08:54 -0800
  ...I have a pair of needle nose vice grip pliers that I used to squeeze the circlip back into place. Finally, put your new...
• Greetings/Trip Report <f> long
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Sat, 8 Nov 1997 02:21:19 -0800
  ...I ended up with my tail towards the water and the nose looking at the dunes. The right rear wheel is down deep, the...
• Propane fired refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:06:54 -0700
  ...but it's merely > become concentrated enough to kill off your nose. I've never heard > of H2S in a fridge. > > CO2 (Dry Ice...
• Re: 90 westy price
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 09:45:25 -0700
  ...the > maintanence hungry > engineering feat I dont pretnend to have any > nostalgic affection for. > top ripped at all? screens? > Does it have ac and...
• Re: Our long and awesome journey!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:01:40 -0400
  ...That was > fun!!!! 40,000+ square feet of nostalgia! Got myself a Breathing Hand > Washer to do laundry with! Here is a link, so...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:34:48 -0700
  ...a Launch > Party and break a beer over your van's nose! :) > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:49 AM, neil N <musomuso...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:29:44 -0600
  ...A thin steel band > can be fabed and pinched together with needle nose vise grips to get the > rings started and ten pulled out...
• Group Buy Announcement for Upgrade Digifant ECU Chips
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 20:27:16 -0700
  ...Once again too many > variables. > > The chip comes with fitting instructions, you also > need a screwdriver, long > nose pliers and scissors. > > CAUTION :- ONCE THE...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:46:47 -0800
  ...I protested the > zero percent as an inaccurate test and said"your test says I can stick my > nose to the tail pipe and...
• Re: Roadside service
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Mar 2015 23:45:53 -0600
  ...this on their 89 LeSharo (think Rialta with a Renault >> Traffic nose). I am sure you can get this insurance on a full Westy...
• Re: Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 21:37:36 -0700
  ...that includes nose and ears. > e. no tattoos bigger than a quarter. and none visible when wearing > bathing suits. > f. hair should not be...
• where did the starter bushing go?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:42:21 -0700
  ...I hoped I could exploit that with a pair of needle nose pliers perhaps but of course the bushing is in there far tighter...
• Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:47:09 -0800
  ...Heck.......I'm being extra cynical here of course.......but if you took it back the them and put their nose right in their...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:45:45 -0400
  ...The "oldest trick in the book" surely must be pretending to pull >> your >> kid's nose off by showing him your pinched thumb protruding...
• Re: Travel in Transylvania cheap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:03:50 -0700
  ...sz�kely auton�mia > > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "M�rki-Zay J�nos" <m-zj@freemail.hu> >> To: "Argay Gyula" <argaygyula@axelero.hu>; "Vants� Erzs...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 May 2016 17:00:02 -0700
  ...the diesel starter uses a bushing mounted in the nose of the starter itself. There should be no movement of this bushing in the...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Vanagon Engine Temps & Oil Levels
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:48:03 -0600
  ...I recently bought an NOS VDO dipstick sender off ebay for a couple bucks. It was dead on at 100 degrees C. the last...
• Thoughts on the roadhouse. NVC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 7 May 2004 13:24:16 -0700
  ...Now with the advantage of hindsight some think it good sport to rub his nose in what they view as his errors. I suspect...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:46:49 -0700
  ...Either a bad ground strap on the transmission (at > nose of trans to frame) or the wiring from the battery to the starter is...
• Re: trip out west
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:54:20 -0500
  ...carefully straighten out the bent temp control cable with a needle nose > pliers .. > and spray lube the cable and levers generously. > > for the deluxe...
• Re: Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:11:56 -0700
  ...that includes nose and ears. > e. no tattoos bigger than a quarter. and none visible when wearing > bathing suits. > f. hair should not be...
• Re: Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:02:20 -0400
  ...I have a pair of needle nose vice grip > pliers that I used to squeeze the circlip back into place. > > Finally, put your new...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:36:44 -1000
  ...and they're right in fronta yer nose that way right where ya want 'em. the VDO guages from egauges.com can have white...
• Re: Do waterboxers have core plugs (freeze plugs)?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Dec 2013 13:00:46 -0500
  ...He > broke his nose > - and his wallet. Not enough insurance. FAA investigators concluded > that engine oil was not sufficiently fluid in the oil pan...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:37:18 -0400
  ...Loosen the motor to tranny bolts slightly, the transmission (nose) mount bolt [about 4 turns loosened] and the mount-to-frame bolts slightly. 8...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:35:52 -1000
  ...and they're right in fronta yer nose that way right where ya want 'em. the VDO guages from egauges.com can have white...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:14:39 -0400
  ...The 2 flat ground braids, one on the left side head > and one on the nose of the tranny are the 2 major ground...
• Re: Water tank pump replacement tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:11:07 -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: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:04:31 -0700
  ...a Launch > > Party and break a beer over your van's nose! :) > > > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:49 AM, neil N <musomuso...
• '86 odo fix mit pix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:06:36 -0800
  ...I used needle-nose Vise-Grips to do some of it and a Dremel to clean things up so that the shaft’s cross...
• Carpeting installation for an 85
  Historical mailing list - Gregory W. Baskin
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 09:27:26 -0700
  ...difference is the depth of the spare tire carrier under the nose. As long as you keep your standard 185 series tire as a...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:55:33 -0500
  ...If not park the van and get your nose in the books. craig cowan wrote: > I was thinking long and hard all day today...
• Re: The Suburban saga continues....Again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 15 Apr 94 15:49:00 PDT
  ...This is true for the older buses/campers as well. > > * there is no 'nose' on the vehicle, by which the driver (or especially the...
• Do You Love Your Bus? (VL, very soppy, paean of praise to my dead bus)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 13:59:28 -0400
  ...Even at the last, she skidded left to crush the passenger side nose and save me from broken legs. Loved that car! The intermediate...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:11:09 -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: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:49:21 +0000
  ...best for going about my pursuit of happiness without intrusion from nosey people or police. I also know I blend into the landscape so...
• Fwd: Observational Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:22:34 -0800
  ...data?? He can get all he needs himself with his >eyes, nose, fingers and ears. I have not found the tongue of use except...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:05:36 -0800
  ...CV >>> joint, and wheel lug bolts. >>> >>> Still no change in the nosie. If anything, its getting louder. What can > I >>> check next? >>> >>> Walter >>> >>> >>> >>> On...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:55:59 -0700
  ...Either a bad ground strap on the transmission (at > nose of trans to frame) or the wiring from the battery to the starter is...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Anyone Know Stephen's Auto Haus?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:29:51 -0700
  ...feel that I was about as thorough with my eyes, ears, nose and camera as I could be in an hour of investigation and...
• Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
  ...floor jack coupled with a cinder block conglomeration to get the nose high enough to clear both of the supports. The tank was wedged...
• Need repair shop near Santa monica
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:23:11 -0400
  ...make installation really > easy .. > > and they're right in fronta yer nose that way right where ya want 'em. > > > > the VDO guages from egauges...
• Swapping out the alternator and fun with a pivot bolt
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:59:15 -0700
  ...If you have extra large hands I'd think that you could use in the right hand some long nosed pliers but I didn...
• Re: exaust removal woes
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:26:14 -0700
  ...If not park the van and get your nose in the books. craig cowan wrote: > I was thinking long and hard all day today...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Starter ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 May 2016 21:32:56 -0400
  ...the diesel starter uses a bushing mounted in the nose of the starter itself. There should be no movement of this bushing in the...
• Re: Another factor about mounting tires youself to consider
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:08 -0500
  ...that is not something to take for granted, or turn our noses up at. > It's becoming rare almost. > > ever hear this one ? ............'the...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:35:24 -0700
  ...I did not try this. > > Once assembly on the bench, I found I could remove the Z part of cable > with needle nose pliers...
• 2WD Prototype Springs - Day 2 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:18:10 -0700
  ...It's hard to tell exactly, but the van seems level front to rear instead of the nose-up attitude that many of the...