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• Air cooled transmission in a Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 09:32:13 EDT
  ...Is it possible to put the Air cooled '83 transmission in the water-cooled 85? Would this rig bolt up without modification? Would the...
• retrofit syncro skid plate on 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:43:02 -0700
  ...I'd also be interested in learning of any other relevant modifications. Thanks, Joel
• Re: Closet Modification
  Historical mailing list - Louize Chris
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 22:43:01 -0500
  Frank. I love it!....... For years I have wanted to add access panels to the BACK face of that closet as well, so that...
• Re: Vanagon interior mods
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 00:59:16 -0500
  ...Anyone have any idea where this post was? > >If I recall correctly, the author thoroughly detailed a number of simple >convenience modifications and storage...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 18 May 2004 - Special issue (#2004-470)
  Historical mailing list - Galleons Lap Photo
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:41:37 -0700
  ...But with modifications. I tried it every-which-way and couldn't make it fit. My mechanic finally decided the best solution was to...
• Re: Adventurewagon high top molds - wind tunnel tests
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 07:13:20 -0800
  ...Just because a modification reduces the drag coefficient does not mean it will also reduce the total drag if in the process the modification...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 19 May 2019 19:19:25 -0400
  ...A vast improvement, and no need for crank modification. It has been a few years since I did this, so I haven’t checked...
• Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:14:43 -0700
  Some years ago, Seth Hatfield now of Mastercraft motors Santa Barbara, CA masterfully hand crafted modifications to a standard tire pan to accept a...
• Re: 120 MPh, 99 Eurovan, Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:41:19 -0600
  ...a stock Chinook Motorhome, with only slight > modifications, set a new land speed record (sanctioned by the Southern > California Racing Association). The Chinook RV...
• Turbo Diesel Vanagon Engine For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Absher
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:54:55 -0800
  Turbo Diesel, 1.6 for Diesel Vanagons from 83 Quantum (engine installs without motor mount modifications). Turbo needs kit $90.00. Crank solid, block...
• Swivel seat mechanism for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Fri, 17 May 2002 18:26:22 -0400
  ...It comprises of 3 components and it is a permanent modification as the base plate gets welded on top of the existing track that...
• Re: no VW sports cars? Brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 29 May 2004 10:22:10 -0800
  ...could* compete in a high speed sports car race without major modifications and without being particularly dangerous to it's driver. That's one...
• Re: When Is A Project Finished?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:23:04 +1200
  ...Power steering ;-) To add to my huge list of modifications-to-do, I am thinking of trashing the entire lot of halfassed locks & doorhandles...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:44:03 -0700
  ...There is an advisory on the page: > > "The disadvantage of making this modification on water cooled > Vans is that the higher RPM causes higher...
• Re: 120 MPh, 99 Eurovan, Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:04:33 -0700
  ...a stock Chinook Motorhome, with only slight modifications, set a new land speed record (sanctioned by the Southern California Racing Association). The Chinook RV...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 09:07:50 -0600
  It's the rare and unusually well-executed modification that increases the value of the vehicle to a buyer. Generally they increase the value...
• Re: Front top shock bushing needed PN# 251-411-130
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:49:46 -0400
  ...I have seen those, but they are not as wide as the originals and the inner diameter would need modification to fit the metal...
• Re: Vanagon spoiler
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:49:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Will a spoiler from later Vanagon fit an 82 model? Would major > modifications need to be made to install the part? Thanks! Perhaps I...
• 27" tires
  Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 12:17:31 -0600
  ...I just ordered and installed a fifth (spare) which fits perfectly into the spare holder with no clearance problems or modifications. The best part...
• Re: Vanagon CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 09:24:45 -0500
  ...GOOD LUCK! Rob modification technician DBG 85 16V Vanagon seater 89 Wolfsburg weekender 90 GL seater 77 Bradley GT 8V GTI powered 73 thing...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 06:14:17 -0600
  ...I'm happy with the Hella H4 headlamps and the relay modification from Ken Lewis's web site. http://neksiwel.20m.com/custom.html...
• Fw: aux battery
  Historical mailing list - Dan
  Mon, 10 May 2004 21:12:23 -0400
  ...me how it fits under the driver seat? does it fit? wil I > have to make extensive modifications. any comments are welcome > > thanks > > Dan >
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:10:49 -0600
  > RE: Cheap Mods > Probably the easiest/cheapest was pulling the top bunk in my Westy and > putting in some wooden partitions w/fold down...
• Aftermarket Fog Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 22:43:28 -0500
  ...Just an idea I'm throwing around for a possible (eventual) modification. Any help is appreciated! -Matt '90 GL "Blackbeard"
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 17:30:39 -0800
  ...Vanagon owners > > have done to thier van with regards to personal > > modifications. It's true what one lister > mentioned, > > there are mods that I...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:35:10 -0700
  ...Today's >quetion is this: > >What is your favorite CHEAP modification of your vanagon? > >Someone giving you a free 3 window canvas or something...
• Re: SurePower Battery Isolator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:32:49 -0700
  ...It >>is the more modern and superior solution for Vanagon installations. >> >>The isolator requires modification of the stock alternator as well as >>much more...
• Re: Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:56:45 -0300
  This fellow has been listing that TDi off-and-on for a couple of years … the modifications do not quite flow (IMHO) > On 15...
• 16" wheel in front spare location?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:33:31 -0400
  What modifications would be involved to get a 16x7 wheel with a 215/60/16 tire to fit in the stock tire location? This...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:22:10 -0600
  ...did was to make vehicles that work in difficult conditions without modifications. > > That VW publication dates from 1984, that's 28 years ago. actually...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank FS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:57:33 -0600
  Isn't there some kind of modification of the standard tank to increase the fuel capacity?? -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW...
• 71 bus question
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Covington
  Wed, 17 May 1995 10:10:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What other years of bus will this engine fit into without major modification?? TIA! Mitch '71 bus, '79 911SC porsche Tally, FL
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:02:32 -0500
  Jeff, Please tell us about the housing modifications you did for the locking differential. I'm seriously considering this option when I do my...
• PC power supply battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 15:30:41 -0500
  ...I have one almost like it but the modification looks more in depth than I have done before. David http://www.webx.dk/oz2cpu...
• Pascal Giasson's visit
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 21:16:30 -0700
  ...But more importantly, travelling in a very nice '84 Westy, exceptionally good condition and with some nice modifications. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to...
• Re: FS: '91 Syncro SVX Ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:16:19 EST
  ...you've put alot of work into it with upgrades and modifications... maybe you should just tell the seller "youve got a piece of...
• Speakers replacement
  Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
  Thu, 31 May 2007 20:18:05 -0700
  I did replace the front speakers with Infinity reference 4012i's, and they just barely clear with modifications. In fact, I mounted them from...
• VIN for Unca Joel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 19:01:34 -0500
  ...It had a few other interesting modifications, like a carburettor. Lying in the van I found a catalog and invoice from GEX for a...
• Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Sep 2019 00:38:43 +0000
  ...I'm trying to understand how VW determined to make this modification.  Seems pretty complicated to do so.  So....what is the open ventilation...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 12:55:20 -0800
  ...Wasserstein" wrote: > > If anybody has the exact Modification I would like to know more about what > is involved!! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Snow" <mwsnow...
• Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:48:15 +0000
  ...The modifications made to the system because of the Vanagon engine being in the rear of the vehicle are the same modifications they make...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:11:38 -0800
  ...adjust for length, depending. > and front trans mount may need some modification. > > if it's a year away .. > I'd go for changing out...
• Re: Vanagon List Moderator
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:44:02 -0600
  ...only such things as modifications to engines, transmissions, cv joints, wiring, etc. even philosophizing about such modifications ... that is, is it gooder or badder...
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:57:22 -0700
  ...spray nozzle for the vanagons? > 2) Is there a better CHEAP modification for these nozzles? > 3) Is this cheap mod available in the US...
• Re: Poor Man's Awning
  Historical mailing list - K W
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 16:52:43 -0700
  ...http://kokopellisGarden.com/vw/ >From there click on Other modifications I've Made, then click on Awning Installation. I hope this helps. I riveted...
• Re: Digitool diagnostics
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 18:14:44 EST
  ...Net result, no modifications to the ECU. I have one chipped (AMS, Digifant II) ECU and one stock spare that I swap around during...
• Re: How hard can YOU push a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 12:05:27 -0400
  ...But you forgot the mention the modification where you replaced the windshield with the 6" thick tropical fish aquarium because it was cheaper than...
• Sink Faucet for Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 13:57:46 -0800
  ...Here is my post on sink faucet modifications. The pictures are no long posted, so if you want to see them, p-mail me...
• Re: Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 02:08:27 EST
  >For those that have not given up on the Wasserboxer, Here are a few of the >modifications that I have done to my engine...
• Re: Stroking a type 4
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:23:46 -0400
  ...It will give more torque and power without expensive modifications. If mor is needed, go the corvair option. Dennis.
• Vanaru / Subagon XT6...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 May 1997 13:05:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It seems as if a Subaru waterboxer 6 engine would fit with the least amount of modification to the engine compartment. anyone done this...
• Re: wesipies was:VANAGON/VANAGONEER SECURITY - FRIDAY FOLLIES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 22:26:13 -0500
  Per - You are SO correct!!! Just think, one who does not want folks parking too close to their Vanagon could, with modification, enable the...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 21:52:50 EDT
  ...of Physics. "It" wasn't "there." The potential to make additional modifications without having the engine prematurely in the process of making it more...
• Xenon Lights?
  Historical mailing list - JasonPufahl
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:13:19 -0500
  ...use more draw, are brighter and fit into the existing spots with no modifications I don't see much of a negative... Thanks.. Jason
• Re: WTB trailer hitch for 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 11 May 2006 13:35:35 -0400
  ...He makes a hitch that is great and requires little to no modification...bolts way far up into the channel rails for support and...
• Re: Friday digression
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:20:17 -0600
  ...did the Jetta come ready for biodiesel or did > it require modification? Or did they just put that bumper sticker on to > obtain some...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:40:42 -0800
  ...then bumping the output to around 250hp with some very slight modifications. But alas, I think it's a bit too tall/deep to...
• Re: Tiico and California Smog
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 18:46:39 -0800
  ...Your friends really should have researched CARB exemptions before doing any modifications. Their van may either end up sitting in the driveway for years...
• Re: Vanagon-Bay Window seat swap question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:49:23 -0400
  ...the vanagon seats fit in '77-'79 buses only without modification. (you will have to remove the armrest off the bus doorpanel, though) if...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:25:21 -0400
  ...wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you > the most pleasure...