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• Re: CV anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:30:57 -0400
  Some CV joints do have a smaller inner diameter on one side of the cage vs the other. Normally the larger diameter side is...
• Handle on Passenger side door pillar.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Walz
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 12:51:12 -0700
  I am looking for the handle that is on the 'A' pillar of the passenger side door frame. I want to put one on...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:44:41 -0800
  ...It's Murphy's law! The side you can't reach to adjust is the side that won't stay adjusted. On mine too...
• '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 21:18:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...What I'll do is unbolt the two side pieces, and swap them from side to side. I'll also have to drill out...
• Re: Spare Tire Goes Flat
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:42:31 -0600
  ...the three shops I've used here most extensively have all recommended side- to-side rotation, except when the tires are directional. I've...
• Re: Another Bus Depot side tent question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:25:35 -0400
  Hi Jeffrey, I am talking about the Side tent. I’m wondering if you are talking about the awning? I have both. The Awning...
• 84 auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 20:03:38 -0600
  ...After the installation, I was bolting everything up and noticed that the filler tube threads were on the passenger side, not the drivers side...
• Westy Lean Solution?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 09:39:34 -0400
  ...Yesterday I was adjusting the camber of the driver's side rear wheel. I was able to raise the driver's side by a...
• Footwell Pad and Side Marker Light needed
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:57:22 -0400
  Does anyone have a good used passenger foot well pad and left rear side marker light? Thanks Bryan
• Pass side pwr mirror needed
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  12 Sep 96 01:23:20 EDT
  Does anybody have a used '86-'91 pass side pwr. mirror for a reasonable price? chris 102660.66@compuserve.com
• Axle seals
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 22:31:27 -0700
  Which direction do the grease seals on the front rotors go? Flat-side facing out? Flat side facing in? thanks Todd '88 Westy
• pair of vanagon exterior side mirrors for sale $15 ea
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 13:21:31 EDT
  pair if exterior MANUAL vanagon side mirrors for sale. right or left. $15 ea chris
• WTB, passenger side sliding window for westy
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 12 May 2008 10:21:38 -0800
  Anyone have for sale a passenger-side slider for a westy? Private email me if so. Thx, Troy
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:08 -0700
  Not quite hitting the mark Ben, but here is link to side by side pic of '83 up carrier bars, 2wd vs syncro. They...
• 91 side panels from hell
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 10:21:33 -0500
  During the process of puchasing my van, the owner was adding on 91 bumpers and side panels. I did not stop him because I...
• Re: Blowing driver's side running light fuse
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 18:20:12 -0600
  Mine did similar and I found I had a severely corroded out passenger side rear side marker socket. jimt On 9/6/05 11...
• Re: Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 11:30:33 EDT
  ...people dont know that if you want to use the > carat/wolfsburg plastic side panels w/ flip out table, you have to use the...
• Re: Westy Lean
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 9 Feb 2021 10:22:45 -0700
  David My preference is to move the House Battery to Pass’ Side Under Rear Seat & for Those Who Need Propane, move the Tank to...
• Re: Rear vent filters
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 16:36:13 -0700
  Toward the rear of the van, just beneath the last side set of curtains. -MB Mike Miller wrote: > Where's the passenger side one...
• GOT FIBERGLASS BODYKIT? GOT THE RIGHT JACK? 'glass jack FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 00:37:07 EDT
  i mentioned this a while ago, but im sure there are some of you who have since then added the fiberglass sideskirts to your...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:18 -0700
  Ben, you should send a photo of your bars side by side and I can try to identify. There are more versions that you...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 01:59:51 -0500
  > The Volkswagen spec is a tire that has REINFORCED SIDEWALLS > or a LT rating. <snip> > I am really happy to be reading this discussion...
• Re: Awning Tent
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 20:13:43 -0400
  ...However, the Mehler tents I have seen are not all that different from the modern aftermarket side tents that are currently sold in the...
• Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:42:49 +0000
  Someone mentioned before that by reversing sides, rain has a much better chance of entering while driving down the hiway; the "overlap" would now...
• Re: adding an assist handle to the driver's side
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:35:42 -0400
  ...I have an assist handle that is identical to the one on the passenger side that I'd like to install on the driver...
• Re: CRASH WORTHY??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 10:57:33 CDT
  ...when she leaned over to pick it up, the bus reacted violently in a side-to-side rocking motion. but i may have over...
• fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts for sale: wasRe: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 13:19:01 EST
  In a message dated 2/8/2003 3:45:42 AM Mountain Standard Time, superluckyninja@YAHOO.COM writes: > Yes, thats it! The 'side skirt...
• Re: New Vanagon: No Radio = No Antenna?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 11:01:01 -0400
  ...It’s in the windshield! > On Jun 30, 2015, at 11:30 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: > > '85, lh side USA Westy...
• Euro spec H4 headlights for Vanagon. Very nice condition / Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 9 May 2014 13:37:10 -0500
  ...Will trade for a Passenger side H4 of same condition. Or will purchase the passenger side outright if reasonably proceed. Yes I realize "Reasonably...
• Dang window cranker
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 13:45:10 -0500
  ...Installed on driver's side no problem. Went to passenger side - different crank with a different screw. Dang previous owner. Also didn't have...
• Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:02:41 -0600
  Hmmm? Either way I shall be experimenting with it on bothe sides of my westy!!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Nov 15...
• FREE one grey vinyl driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:34:03 -0700
  ...Minor cracking on one vinyl side. Hard to tell there is anything wrong until you peek at the edge. Works on either side but...
• Re: CV Joint advice
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 08:20:01 -0700
  ...However, I still stick to the >premise that you should not swap axles side to side on an automatic. I >suppose you could flip...
• Re: Headrests don't stay up!!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 02:31:04 EST
  ...One side of the "U" is straight while the other side is bowed to the shape of the headrests posts. The straight side slips...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:59:21 -0400
  High side goes to the condensor (which is up front behind your radiator. Low side comes from the evaporator (that which gives you the...
• Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:23:03 -0700
  ...The molded plastic of the side panel protrudes out almost 3" too much and won't let me fit the seat or the bracket...
• Need : Driver's side wiper shaft part - 251955215
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 17:20:57 -0600
  I'm looking to buy a driver's side wiper shaft if anyone has one around. Thanks Scott
• I want one
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:17:33 -0800
  VW� Bus motorcycle side car - I want one http://twistedsifter.com/2011/02/picture-of-the-day-best-sidecar-ever/ Dake '84 westy
• Side mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 9 May 2010 15:33:46 -0400
  My passenger side mirror will not stay put. Is there a fix for that or do I need a new one? Thanks, Bryan
• Differential Side cover Failure
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 18 May 1998 11:01:10 -0700
  Any one ever hear of the differential side cover cracking in a syncro trans. Are they interchangable with standard vanagon transmissions. Steve
• Need the driver's side wing glass
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:03:48 -0400
  Does anyone have a spare drivers side wing for the '83? I am here in New York City. Rachel
• Sidemarker
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 09:57:43 +0200
  ...for the rear sidemarkers? The number for the amber version would be great, too! Thanks in advance Raimund
• spare tire stowage quiz...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:10:01 -0400
  Do you stow your spare tire: a) hub side up b) hub side down c) doesn't matter Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:32:47 -0700
  ...I thought that I should have one low-side fitting near the compressor, and a high-side connection somewhere near the evaporator. One line...
• Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:11:01 -0500
  i have the same condition on the driver's side. my antenna gasket is solid, and i also have a new windshield and seam...
• Re: CRASH WORTHY??
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 10:04:42 -0700
  ...when > she leaned over to pick it up, the bus reacted violently in a side-to-side > rocking motion. but i may have over...
• Re: Tire Pressure - what's on the sidewall or what's on the van?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:03:49 -0500
  Scott, what's on the sidewall is _maximum_ pressure. What's on the door jamb is _recommended_ pressure. The maximum pressure is the pressure...
• Re: rear turn signal wire color? Attn: Dave
  Historical mailing list - Arlen
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 15:37:59 -0800
  ...Gray/black is left tail/side. Gray/red is right tail/side. Back up is what's left. Go for it! Arlen Milwaukie ps...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 May 2006 22:33:20 -0700
  ...My driver's > side...your > passenger's side. > > Perhaps the SA ones being built locally changed sides but they would be > the exception > as...
• Re: rear seat belt options?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:11:59 -0500
  ...so I have a > couple questions... > > has anybody compared the oem seatbelt and the gowesty aftermarket > alternative side-by-side and have any opinions...
• Re: Rear speaker mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 05:24:28 CDT
  ...I also drilled one hole in each side to hang the speaker using the hole on each side of the speaker and a screw...
• Re: side window removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:16:38 EST
  ...you can pop the side windows out w/o cutting the rubber. its easy..they pry out from the inside when you remove the...
• Re: Fwd: RE: "Green" solar battery charger
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:03:41 -0500
  ...It reminds me of the time I got in an argument with an electrical engineer about single-sideband radio. He insisted that single sideband...
• skylight screen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 17:15:57 -0400
  ...On 3 sides it has velcro tape with one sticky side. It appears that the sticky side is supposed to adhere to the fuzzy...
• CENTral locking funny ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:32:20 -0700
  ...side, but then it did not lock the driver's side, only the others. That is how it stands today. Any of you are...
• Re: Seat Swap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 5 Nov 2014 05:26:10 -0800
  My �77, the driver�s side slid right in. Passenger side? No tracks. I cut them out of the Vanagon and welded them into...
• Parts needed for my "new" 82 Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Mon, 8 May 2006 14:21:30 -0400
  ...a sliding door hinge/mechanism, the metal panel cover that goes on the side of the Vanagon to hide the sliding mechanism, a driver...
• OE Radiator question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Sun, 20 May 2007 07:34:07 -0300
  ...It's heavier than my new Behr (which BTW I can see the VW logo scratched out of the side, right under the Behr...
• FS: flip out side table, fits all passenger vans, 5 minute install.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:14:47 EST
  i have a few flip out side tables that will fit all GL seven passenger vans. this table simply screws to the left side...
• Re: extra dome light space?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 06:07:57 EST
  ...Just remove the drivers one, measure the hole and cut same size hole on passenger side. Do not worry about the metal backing as...