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• Re: Torsion-Bar Spring-Arm Adjustment
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:28:54 -0600
  At 9:45 AM 1/19/95, vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu wrote: >Murphy is telling me that those bolts on the spring plate...
• Re: Looking for ideas for a front license plate plaque
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:03:05 +0000
  ...Looking for ideas for a front license plate plaque DLZ 129 That's the registration plate that was on the Hindenburg. Probably appropriate for...
• Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:23:43 -0800
  must be *tuff*, eh? :) vanagon content - the front spoiler subject always reminds me to work on more skid plates for the van. The lower...
• Re: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
  Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 11:46:03 -0400
  I don't know how it is in other provinces in Canada, but in Nova Scotia, vehicles like Westfalias qualify for special Camper plates...
• '81 Vanagon - Rear engine inspection/License Plate seal
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:31:28 -0400
  The rear engine inspection/License Plate seal, part # 251 813 859, does it provide a vital engine cooling air seal? Mine doesn't have...
• Re: Antique criteria?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 12:04:58 -0300
  I asked here in NB once, they said I could get antique plates after 25 years, but the vehicle could only be driven to...
• Re: WTB: Kenwood Stereo Face Plate.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:05:59 -0500
  ...Someone one broke in and took the face plate, but >> provably did not have enough time to get the radio. I was able to...
• Re: is there a resource to find out cost of labor?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:48:06 -0400
  ...I've only ever seen one bus have a backing plate rust off. The backing plates are a bit job. A "big nut job...
• Re: OFFER: re blinking temp gauges
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:16:17 -0700
  The face is just a plate with a hole for the led tip to show through. There is a cutaway section of the plate...
• Re: Personalized Plates - Cast Your Vote!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:25:40 -0400
  ...Have chosen to go the personalized plate route, and believe it or not there > are some GREAT plates still available! > > I'm having a...
• Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:39:46 -0600
  ...It is the mounting plate that holds the rear pull handle on the Inside of the sliding door. The plate is roughly 1x 2...
• Re: Wal-Mart Griup 41 Battery
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 13:08:41 -0800
  ...Conventional wet cell auto batteries have two types of plates depending on their intended use. Starting batteries have porous plates so that maximum surface...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 14:59:02 -0800
  Lab Safety Supply has a nice selection of rubber matting, including the diamond plate style. They aren't the cheapest place around, but they...
• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:08:08 -0600
  ...I actually have spare plates, but they are burried in storage. This clutch job caught me right in the middle of moving into temporary...
• Re: subject Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:33:52 -0700
  ...Personalized Plates! > It was IXLR8 I think. But it was a very long time ago. > > Mike > > > On 10/7/08 12:22 PM, "Scott...
• flywheel bolts
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 10 Dec 1999 09:20:25 -0500
  ...Whats up with that? > > the torque plate bolts are the same as the flywheel bolts on all vanagons these are 6 point socket heads...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 13:41:19 -0500
  ...The two things I really miss from my little lab in the Navy are a small centrifuge and a heated stirring-plate. The spectrophotometer...
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:04:47 -0700
  On 6/28/2012 10:11 AM, Rob wrote: > in three years I can get a free collector vehicle > plate (or nearly free, one...
• FS: cadmium plated lugnuts
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 01:24:33 EDT
  Hello Folks, Here's the URL's for pics of the cad-plated lugnuts that my vendor was selling for those who asked about...
• Function of Heater Box Baffle Plate????
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:10:46 -0500
  There is a baffle plate inside the front heater box that appears to block most of the air from getting to the heat exchanger...
• RE: Drain Plugs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 18:34:32 PST
  ...The plate itself is held on by the usual handful of studs, and >looks to have been made this way. Almost like somebody didn...
• Re: swivel seat slop
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 18:55:15 -0500
  hey all, this weekend i bought some swivel seat base plates for my 87 westy. the plates came from an 85 westy. i already...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re:_50=c2=ba_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3f?=
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 14:52:54 -0700
  ...Mark Neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > This is for a Kennedy adaptor plate mounted to a VW inline 4 cylinder. > I think I have...
• Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 20:33:17 EST
  ...license plate down and > check the oil and hold the rag at the same time? > That's easy! Open the license plate door, take...
• Syncro Tranny Drain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 14:20:33 -0600
  ...My skid plate sits 1/2" from the bottom-middle of the plug. Even if I could get a hex wrench on it I...
• Towing a Vanagon - Tow Dolly
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:34:51 -0300
  ...Apparently the rule is that if the two back wheels are on the ground, you have to have the vehicle plated plated. All worked...
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  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Mon, 10 Jun 2024 02:01:27 +0200
  It's against my country's law that a license plate does not snap back on its place by itself in case it had...
• Removing Heater Cover Plate
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:42:48 -0800
  On page 80.12 of the Bentley Manual, it shows the Heater Cover Plate. I would like to remove it to facilitate some wiring...
• Re: heater cover plate removal?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:52:30 EDT
  ...Can the heater cover plate be removed without removing the dash? it slides back to you. sometimes it gets caught under the metal lip...
• Color Plate on '87 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Trumble
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:20:18 -0800
  ...Sine I want an accurate match I'm trying to figure out where the color plate is located with the Volks color #. I very...
• Re: $33,000 westy
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:22:58 -0400
  ...org/federal/RU486/index.html > > they got this personalized plate on purpose. > > >> interesting license plate. >> >> > > Heh. 2RRU? Not going 2 RailRoad me into nuthin...
• FS: Syncro 16" front skid plate
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:15:39 -0700
  This is the skid plate that goes where the spare tire carrier is on most vans. It's in Halifax, Nova Scotia (B3M 1P5...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:13:49 -0400
  The diesel pressure plate and clutch disc is smaller in size than the stock 2.1L Vanagon. This may be your problem. I would...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...overhaul kit, friction clutch plates & standard steel plates )- http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/65006D.html Master kit(Includes: overhaul kit, friction clutch plates & standard steel...
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:17:12 -0800
  We are open to suggestions as we want to order plates for ours but have not come up with an appropriate one yet. My...
• Re: Choosing the best Pressure Plate (straight edge)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2005 00:04:01 -0700
  ...Choosing the best Pressure Plate (straight edge) > Yes, getting close to having the new/used engine > in the van. > > I have a nice clutch...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 20:35:05 -0800
  ...then take the backing plate off - advise using brass drift on the pins locating plate to axle housing less you peen them over. > > you...
• Re: Silly Question, maybe?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:03:17 -0600
  On 30 Mar , 2017, at 8:41 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote: > Look to the right after you open the license plate door...
• Re: Custom license plate.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:21:20 EDT
  ...is on my 71 Westy BUGINN 2 is on my '85 Westy The inexpensive (relatively) vanity plates here have to end in a number.
• I saw
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:06:27 -0600
  a blue Syncro in Edmond, Oklahoma today, with California plates. I was quite surprised to see it on East 2nd St., didn't see...
• I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - John Stepto
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 22:13:56 -0400
  ...I used the Vanagon friction plate and pressure which I was told is ok. I fastened the pressure plate with new hex head cap...
• Re: Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:48:43 -0500
  ...On the door > there's a flat contact plate, on the body there is a contact plate with > 4 pins. When you close the...
• Re: Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 14:13:48 PDT
  ...To get to the battery terminals, this plate must seemingly be removed. >The plate is secured by two screws in front, and two in...
• Re: $100k Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:15:33 -0700
  I too noticed the rusty propane tank skid plate. But I don't think it takes too much to cause the paint to start...
• Re: Registering van as classic in Penna?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:07:23 -0400
  Not sure why you would want to do this, but here is some information from Pennsylvania DOT website: ----------------- USE OF COLLECTIBLE REGISTRATION PLATES The...
• Re: Rear wheel noise
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 14 May 2021 09:39:38 -0600
  DB Are the Backing Plate Scrape Marks on Both B’Plates or just 1 & Have You Ground on Both Drums or just 1 ~ > On...
• 91 Westy Oregon plate in Minneapolis
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Wed, 18 May 2011 19:21:56 -0500
  ...He had Oregon plates and a trailer hitch. He appeared to exit near the AAA/Target ramp. That match anyone here? tom
• (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:26:04 -1000
  I am looking for Ideas for a personalized plate on my '86 Syncro. I am allowed 7 spaces and one of the spaces can...
• Joker Info and accessories (German)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 17:08:01 -0700
  ...2 had Alberta plates and 1 had German plates. Gary
• installing an euro liscense plate? where?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:41:12 -0700
  i just scored a set of cool german liscense plates... now where do i mount them? photos? matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind...
• blue synchro AW spotted in Santa, Fe Idaho plates
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:32:02 -0800
  ...Idaho Plates.� Sam M 91 carat 81 Westy I4 2.0L
• fuel sender repair
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 20:57:36 CDT
  ...Cover plate (oval) for floor plate. <from the parts fiche: no longer available> 1 ea. gasket for cover plate <from the parts fiche: 411...
• Re: Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:33:16 -0700
  ...Then you can reattach the inside plate to the glass and outside plate. Then replace the latch part. You need a short screw driver...
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:07:31 -0700
  > > > My top ac ducts were cracking and falling down due to broken plastic under > the metal plate and along the top sides. > I bought...
• Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:33:47 -0700
  ...Personalized Plates! >>> >>> >>> "Ahoy matey!" >>> >>> And the R & T plate was 'IXLR8' :-) >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans >>> <scottdaniel...
• Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 21:25:12 EDT
  I wonder if that protection plate is the same steel box that I see enclosing my engine in my 16" w/ the 1.6td...
• Re: Brake Bk plate dowel pin ??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:28:02 -0400
  At 18:56 10/16/99 , icculus wrote: >Any suggestions on removing the brake backing plate when the dowel pin is >holding it's...
• Re: Defeating Photo Radar "tricks"
  Historical mailing list - EAP
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 03:05:32 -0500
  ...Defeating Photo Radar "tricks" > Hi Listees: > > The secret to defeating photo radar is to illuminate the license plate so > brightly that the photo is...
• Re: I-95 Vanagon Gran Prix
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 14:18:53 EST
  85 MPH on I-95, you say? We have located and cited the New Jersey Vanagon driver through the license plate number you supplied...
• WTB Front License Plate Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 12:07:24 -0500
  Hi all, I need to buy a front license plate bracket for my '88 Westy. It has the fiberglass bumbers. The original fell off...