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• Re: Replacing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:22:07 +0000
  Having done this and having tried alternate ways to get to the assembly I find that the best way is to remove the dash...
• Re: Removing ECU Difficulties
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 15 May 1999 13:31:54 -0400
  ...After removing the ECU/bracket assembly I then removed the ECU from the bracket. It was kind of cramped but I can not recall...
• Wanted: One Westy swivel seat base
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 21:26:35 -0500
  ...But willing to buy the whole assembly if someone has one. Thanks for any leads! Karl von M�llendorf WestyVentures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1...
• Re: How do I go about prepping a tranny for re-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 20:32:14 EDT
  In a message dated 4/26/01 6:23:14 PM Mountain Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@aol.com writes: Pholks, I`ve used carb cleaner...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 10:58:38 -0500
  ...One sold assembly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Neil N Sent: Friday, February 07...
• FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 26 May 2006 18:04:25 -0700
  ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon assembly line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? It shouldn�t be...
• Rear left turn signal not working
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:37:10 -0800
  ...This suggests grounding from the rear light assembly is good. Right front and rear turn signals work fine, with a typical flash from the...
• Re: Trailing arm removal question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:32:33 -0700
  ...with the alxe nut and the whole assembly on the van now , it's easy to undo the big axle nut. later ..unless you...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:21:16 -0800
  ...I need to actually remove the lock cylinder from the push button lock assembly to get access to the tumblers. I have several spare...
• Re: Rear Tailight Lense
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:00:11 +1200
  ...They are totally > compatible with the North American plugs - just no fog lights (obviously!) > > Price for the pair (front and rear assembly with bulbs...
• high quality German made complete antenna.
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:51:13 -0800
  ...thanks gary This is a NEW HIRSCMANN ( made in germany ) RETRACTABLE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY. This OE HIGH QUALITY Antenna Fits the following VANAGON's: All...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:04:52 -0500
  ...They > told us guys it was an assembly on subjects related to female > anatomy but I > know better. > > Cya, > Robert >
• Re: Windshield Nozzles
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:03:39 -0700
  ...The little steel "nozzles" that are part of the plastic assembly can be removed by putting a pin into them and "popping" them out...
• Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 May 2011 13:39:13 -0500
  ...minnowcounter ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > re > Intake assembly before the air filter canister that traps dust/firt. Clear > plastic, that is...
• CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 18:26:56 -0700
  ...There doesnt seem to be much play at all when when pushing the inner casing, the entire assembly barely moves. With my older joints...
• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:45:29 -0800
  ...Might be worth investigating to see if parts or the complete > assembly can be swapped over to the vans. Try looking up part #* *1247300346...
• Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:55:34 -0700
  Hi, I’m a bit confused :-) Bentley shows a two part assembly , metal guide sleeve and plastic one. I’ve just pulled mine and...
• Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:52:55 -0700
  So I'm going to swap out the plugs on my 1.9 and it looks like the air filter assembly has to be...
• pop top struts cable fitting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 08:27:01 -0700
  I took 2 pics of cable fitting installed on old strut assembly I have. Have I got it right Neil, the swaged fitting shown...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 19:53:39 -0600
  ...When I pulled the cowl off the speedometer assembly, I saw only one bulb. Should there be more? Dave in KC 85 Westy http...
• For Sale: Rear shoulderbelt seatbelts for vanagon westy - easy install
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 2002 12:00:29 EDT
  ...vanagon westy OEM VW right rear seat shoulderbelt assembly.. retracting shoulderbelt..complete kit.. easy to install, makes use of child seat more safe, also...
• rear window wiper wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 11:09:26 EST
  I just picked up a rear window wiper/motor assembly and washer at a wrecking yard. Did VW run wiring for accessories like this...
• Re: How do we remove ignition key assembly..? Found it!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:11:31 -0800
  Thanks to Neil and Helmut, I was steered to Page 94.4 of the Bentley. That's it. Thanks all. M ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Rates...
• Re: Intermittent right rear stoplight '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:16:45 -0700
  ...Try prying it up a bit, and if it breaks off you need a new tail light assembly! Stuart '85 Westy -----Original Message----- From...
• calling 5 speeders
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:26:07 -0500
  ...There, I've admitted it! On the 5-speed shifter assembly there is a small rubber/plastic ring (part no. 251-711-226 "damper...
• Removed the front fan/heater core assembly.
  Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:46:57 -0600
  OK, followed instructions posted on the net some time ago and removed the dash and the fan/htr core assembly. Lots of cleaning to...
• Re: Unstick Lock Key Holes?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff & Jean-Marie Diebolt
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 17:14:56 -0500
  ...remove this screw and the tumbler assembly should come out of the handle. You will probably have to play with it to get it...
• Re: intro, trip through the daises, power windows
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:35:08 -0400
  ...After unbolting the window lift channel, regulator and motor assembly, a friend of mine and I fished the regulator assembly and motor out the...
• Re: Engine Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:38:34 -0800
  ...diagrams of the tin, so it's mainly a job of assembly, though you might have to trial fit some pieces to see EXACTLY...
• Re: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:44:49 +0100
  ...Failure carries a risk of damaging the clutch release mechanism and possibly the gearbox input shaft/clutch assembly. If you do decide to remove...
• Re: Rear Bearings,
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 07:17:01 -0700
  Page 46.6 of the latest Bentley shows the rear brake assembly. The backing plate is held to the bearing housing by the 1...
• Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:35:59 -0700
  Between other things , I futzed around with my spare pop top lifting bar assembly this week. Little stainless steel shaft and a bronze bushing...
• Bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 18:45:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...cooling system? Maybe a bicycle floor pump and presta/schrader valve assembly on a spare cap would work to determine if there are any...
• Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:26 -0400
  ...Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly without using a spring compressor? Derek ___________________________________ Derek Drew drew@interport.net (main address for...
• Westy Propane Tank Parts
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 23:09:24 -0400
  ...Does anyone have the address for the OEM part supplier? Also is there a replacement available for the water tank pump assembly? Thank You...
• Interesting question about rear wheel cylinders
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:27:58 -0500
  ...Except for assembly reasons, I can't figure these out? Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
• For Sale: Bolt-on Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 4 May 2002 18:13:09 -0400
  I've got a used class I hitch assembly that bolts to the rear tow hooks. Tongue weight is 150 lb. Max tow capacity...
• Gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 16 Jun 2002 08:29:23 -0700
  ...Is there some sort of restriction in the filler assembly at this point? Is there anyway to siphon gas? Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Dec 2002 to 29 Dec 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1486)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 05:57:07 EST
  ...Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I'm looking for a rear wiper assembly for an '89 GL. Motor and arm... > fully functional, please. >
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:15:35 -0500
  Greg S wrote: I will check out the JB Weld thanks. While JB Weld is wonderful stuff, it doesn't work well where there...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 01:01:03 -0700
  ...Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts > On the same note, why did they place stickshift assembly so far forward? > With looong throws too.Are they...
• Re: Headlight dimmer switch woes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:49:03 -0500
  ...They are not a separate part but are part of the windshield wiper arm assembly. You would think they would be part of the...
• Re: Alternator out at *high* rpms?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 16 Dec 1997 00:30:34 -0500
  ...Replaced the >VR/Brush Assembly and that cured the problem. Okay, I pulled the brushes and pretty much knew that the slip ring was...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump?(Saga continues, pics on www)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 02:41:07 EDT
  ...The hole on the 36 mm pump assembly is twice that size. The pattern that the oil pump gears are cutting on the end...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:17:55 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Lock Would someone that has parts list/pictures please send me the complete rear hatch assembly picture and parts list for a...
• Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:54:34 -0400
  ...Mike Marion Lathem wrote: <snip> > I went to the search archives, and it seems to not understand what an ignition key assembly is <snip>
• How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 17:01:00 -0500
  Was just swapping a few new LEDs in the back door and realized that there is an empty spot bottom centre. Have I been...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 19:04:09 -0700
  how old is the plastic assembly on the bottom of the shift lever?... too old? mine is due after 10 years... replace it and...
• rear heater 1990 GL ????
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 19:00:47 -0600
  ...Parts other than the heater core or can you buy the hole heater assembly. My core is leaking and the motor is gone as...
• Re: How do I go about prepping a tranny for re-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 20:22:42 EDT
  Sudhir, Yes, definitely simple green and a stiff brush. STAY AWAY from oven cleaner, It's caustic to aluminum parts. I found out the...
• Re: Engine install question
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 18:30:08 -0700
  ...With longer brushes it seems like the regulator assembly will be difficult to put back in. Any advice? William
• Re: German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:27:04 +1200
  ...but the lights work.� That's bad, but where was yours assembled? Assembly is where a car's durability will be determined. Japanese-assembled...
• WTB: switch ass'y, pwr window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:34:15 -0600
  ...Steering column switch assembly, late model with cruise control. Driver's side power window regulator with motor. Driver's side power window and lock...
• fluorescent light repair or replace
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 24 May 2004 00:42:49 -0400
  Well, the light over the table doesn't work on my Wolfsburg, there is power getting to the assembly. I guess the switch could...
• Re: Repair for rear trailing swingarm?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:38:33 +0200
  ...Can I pull the hub assembly and trans-axle out throu the rear swingarrrrm? Sounds good, then I dont need to mess with the...
• Rear hatch lock diagram
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:32:49 EST
  Does anyone have or know where I can get a detailed diagram of the inner working of the lock and latch assembly and part...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:40:44 -0700
  ...I took some pics of the vent assembly on my fridge, out of van, but step by step as it is put together. http...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:54:48 -0500
  ...engine assembly Hello I am in the process of assembling a 2.1 out of a 1990 westy.Was wondering if anyone out there...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:37:25 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly > Can you see the arrows or marks on the piston tops? > The arrows point towards the flywheel sometimes there...
• Re: forward clutch assembly end-play
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 13:12:42 -0700
  ...forward clutch assembly end-play > > Bentley says to check that "play (arrow) is between 0.5-0.9mm. If NO, > select new pressure plate...