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Re: 85 Vanagon - windshield change out info. needed
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Thu, 24 May 2007 10:29:29 -0700
Does this apply for the side windows also (not necessarily the front ones with the sliders, but the rear ones??? I have some rust...
Re: Door air vent was taped over?
Historical mailing list - Roland
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:23:59 -0700
...Apparently that leaves only the window seals to let air flow through. Looks like it wasn't a previous owner, but this tape (black...
Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:39:59 +0200
...My > > hatch is dented and > > > window seals on the doors are fading fast. This > > would give me power > > > windows/locks/mirrors and fresh(er...
Re: Rear Windshield Installation?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:50:12 EST
...and worked the gasket > out > from the top down, pushing the window out, and pulling the gasket inside. > It > was a real chore. I...
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:02:19 -0700
...COM> > wrote: > > > > I think the seal you have is for the rear wheel bearings. > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > Sent from Windows Mail > > > > > > From: Michael Magnani > Sent: ‎Sunday...
Re: Wind Noise
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Thu, 23 May 2002 10:39:28 -0400
If you add the front gaskets, you will also need to add the rear window exhaust vents, and you should block off the air...
Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
...etc. > > new windsheild and seal > > all new non chrome seals for the whole van > > 2 rear side vent windows ( they started using these in...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 18:56:57 -0400
...But much worse, is the lack of a good seal around the > sides of the main pop top. Whenever the front windows are down...
Re: Odd AC contraption/sure it fits!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:34:30 EDT
...This let me match the contour of the van top and fit the edges to drop into the seal track. I then bolted the...
Re: $10k Syncro on eBay in Maine
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:06:34 -0700
That van�had a complete repaint Window seals are original, that means taped. Some accessories are painted over. The AC is a reto. job...
Re: sticker alignment problems
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:25:14 -0700
...Not only that, > the window is mounted to the rear hatch which is also convex. You will note > that the top of the hatch...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:00:23 -0400
...window > to > >>>>> see if that stops the noise. > >>>>> > >>>>> Mark > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Ralph Meyermann wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows...
Re: SDM-East, bad dog, door panel needed.
Historical mailing list - PB
Fri, 11 May 2007 10:44:16 -0700
...It was the upper window seal - completely destroyed. He also > ripped the top off the passenger door panel, tore the curtains off the > rear...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:22:29 -0400
...Edward **************************************************************************************************** I can now tell you the "Tite Seal" I bought does not work. It is sold as window flashing. I put it inside...
Van projects: show & tell
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
...Repaired broken cable guide for passenger side power window. 34. Seal coated back side of both front door panels to protect from window leaks...
Re: Winshield gasket
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 1 Dec 2021 15:34:51 -0500
...My rear window has no trim and the rest do. As they get replaced for any reason I’ll stop having the trim and...
Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon WAS-Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:05:26 -0400
...FWIW, The culprit on my van wasn't water from underneath, it was getting in there through the door due to bad window seals...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Samuel
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:40:08 -0500
...all the small dings that accumulate > > > > removing the windows putting in all new rubber seals etc putting in > sound deadening in the door panels...
Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:07 -0700
...redo all the components of the windows. No operators or motors > however. > > The van gets a new rear heater this weekend > > eventually I must...
Re: Syncro Westfalia Wolfsburg Weekender for sale - central Oregon
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:32:01 -0700
...steel wheels bored to fit, new Bus Depot 3-window > tent and poptop seal, new headlight adjusters-all, new heater fan...... > > https://www.flickr...
Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:23:46 -0700
...I tucked the wires into the rubber seal for the rear hatch and routed them towards the drivers side of the van. 2. Near...
1990 VANAGON WEEKENDER - NEED TO SELL SOON!!!
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:16 -0700
...Front bumper needs some work, Rear bumper just straightened/painted from recent rear end accident (minor damage), 2 rust areas in window seal/seam...
Re: AC Freon
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:08:27 -0500
...the rear vents and sealing all of the fresh air openings on the dash and roof. A white roof and limo-tinted windows also...
Re: Why we do it.
Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:22:13 -0700
...I like the ones I've found on the Samba and other places, the ones with tiny rare earth magnets for the windows. I...
Re: All of this talk about seam rust
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:01:05 -0800
...hole at the base of the windshild, or rear side window. lift up the rubber seal, and prop it up a little out of...
Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
...to rain gutter) > snap in rear hatch mosquito net > new rear hatch struts (installed this week) > new seal around pop-top > personalized vanity license...
Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:17:00 -0800
...To name a few: > > Front doors > Glass (except sliders) > Mirrors (in & out non-power) > Rear swingarms > Body (except slider & SA big window) > Manual steering...
87' Westy fs
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 20:42:11 -0400 (EDT)
...Auto trans, pwr steer, brakes, windows & locks.. AM/FM/CD Player Air cond. . 100 k miles... Grey with grey plaid interior and grey pop...
Re: fuzzy door vent bezels
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 6 May 2003 12:31:00 -0700
...up the 'B' pillar and to the vents in the rear, above > the windows. If you have a Westy, the left side may be...
Re: installing new luggage rack seals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:32 -0400
...1) Raise poptop 2) Close all doors and windows 3) Get something to stand on 4) Remove all screws from the rear edge of...
thanks, update, and more questions
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:18:38 +0000
...side engine compartment air seals, plugged my fan shroud fresh air holes, and sealed the holes in the rear engine tin. After a couple...
Re: Cold air always
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:41:30 -0600
...Perhaps the outlet air vents at the trailing edge of the > rear side windows would also have to be blanked off. > > Or, if you...
Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 29 May 2011 22:18:26 -0500
...Replaced flywheel seal twice, along with new clutch. Now working on replacing all the seals and felts around the driver and passenger windows. This...
Re: bus depot window gaskets
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:53:30 -0500
...one seal> apart to see if it could be made to fit the rear window. I should note that> since the seal has been...
Re: Vent Question
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:27:24 -0800
...VW solved this problem so nicely on the later model Vgons with the vents on the rear side windows. I'd just like to...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 20:08:06 -0600
...window >> to >>>>>>> see if that stops the noise. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Mark >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ralph Meyermann wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows...
Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 16:52:31 -0700
...Posted pics > > https://shufti.blog/2020/04/04/vanagon-inside-the-rear-window-defogger-switch/ > > Just to further the discussion :-) > > Alistair >
known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
...front windshield, side seals, side windows 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles 4 - Rear hatch struts...
FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $7,000
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:57:38 -0800
...skylight, seal, operator housing ($120, 8/98) new mosquito screens for sliding windows ($100, 8/98) dash cover ($40, 9/8) new rear struts...
Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:08:12 -0700
...replace the skylight seal, replace all the fasteners with stainless steel, add gas assist springs, and add a new three window canvas. Oh, right...
89 Westy for SALE
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:32:33 -0500
...front seat belts, high powered headlights, headlight protectors, new window driver and passenger window seals, bra, luggage rack cargo bag, new screens, all knobs...
For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL Double Door
Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:13:02 -0500
...New transmission seals and rear heater core Ignition switch - 168,144 km New Heads, Water pump, and exhaust system (sand blasted and hot aluminized...
Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:08:16 -0800
...I experimented >with leaving other windows open, the front vents and >even the rear hatch since I have a hatch extender, but >the temperature...
Re: Thanks! Cabinetry and tint
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 12:25:07 -0600
...Then I get to put the canvas back on and replace the pop-top seals that are hanging on my bike...... By then I...
'66 progress,parts,powder coating?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Apr 1996 10:47:15 -0700
...remembered that I forgot to order one of those $10 rear window seals they have on sale. Well, they have a 1-800 number...
Joel, change the stats my friend!
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Tue, 25 Jun 1996 09:43:54 MST
...reddish colored (not sealing wax) but more red. I have a set of original fluted bumpers located. The proper rear bumper (with the real...
Re: Winshield gasket
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:57:01 -0700
...My rear window has no trim and the rest do. As they get replaced > for any reason I’ll stop having the trim and...
'84 wolfy for sale...Re: want: 1.9L Pre 86 Vanagon Passenger - So. Calif
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Nov 2000 10:15:27 EST
...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4000 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:28:56 -0700
...And yes, it does shrink a bit, and I used black window sealant to cover the gap. The only thing better about the original...
Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Mon, 5 Apr 1999 03:27:00 -0500
...like a piranha and seal parts into plastic bags. So lots of parts will soon be available, from power windows to power mirrors to...
Re: '85 Vanagon rear right jack point rust
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:14:10 +0000
...It appears to be caused by water ingress in the rear right window seal, which is bubbling with rust. Here are some photos of...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:03:53 -0800
...all the small dings that accumulate > > removing the windows putting in all new rubber seals etc putting in sound deadening in the door panels...
Re: Van insolation
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Mon, 4 Apr 2022 11:27:16 -0600
...ve installed Peel & Seal on My 90Westy in all 4 Doors & on >> several Friends Vans where I usually >>> >>> put in Rear Quarters as well...
AC parts available
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:30:42 -0400
...Basically, the compressor seals blew one day about 1.5 years ago and we've decided we can live without AC here in the...
one year anniv.
Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:10:36 -0400
...tune up (cap, rotor, plugs, points, condenser) rear wheel cylinders (only $8.95!) push rod tube seals (no oil leaks) two new tires (Yoko...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! FISH Y
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 21:49:24 -0500
...The rear edge of our scoop is placed just wider than the surface of the windows -- look how the edge just below the windows...
Yellow Sub gets Legal in Maryland ~~ TNX!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:47:41 -0400
...Changed rear break drums and cylinders. Ive learned the evolution of VW diesel na to TPI and what is required for an engine transplant...
87 Westy For Sale
Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:52:06 -0800
...pop-top seals. Includes all original camper accessories including, screens, power cord, front curtain and tables. All original manuals, original window stickers included. Includes...
more insulation questions, and lessons learned
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:08:34 -0400
...the doors from around the window gaskets? I am liking the Peel and Seal and the doors and window style (not too expansive) foam...
Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:56:57 EDT
...I went up to several Vanagons and pushed (vigorously) on windshield, rear window and side windows. The glass withstood my efforts admirably. I then...