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• Where To Buy
  Historical mailing list - Dianne L Gigler
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:58:50 -0400
  ...The one on the drivers side is hard molded plastic and looks like it could work without modifications on the passenger side. My local...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:33 +0200
  I know that the Syncro 16 shared brakes with the heavier LT vans, maybe the caliper mounts are differnt, thus needed a different spindle...
• Re: Q: All AdventureWagons no a/c?
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:18:01 -0700
  ...A few modifications from factory setup. Evaporator is in the front of the hightop along with a large blower for the air. Works great...
• Re: WBX Nightmares
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 00:27:36 EDT
  ...I just applied some of their technology to my WBX modifications... My case is rested, also I am driving my case every day... Robert
• Re: westy stove grate modification
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:09:54 -0700
  Ben yes its a great (no pun intended) idea I wish I had thought of! Frank Condelli is looking into availability, he'll prob...
• Re: Headlight Relay Info
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 09:06:32 -0800
  ...As with many modifications, including SVX transplants, getting rid of only the weakest link soon reveals the next weakest link and so on. Beware...
• Re: Kill Switch Delay - any electronics experts?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 16:32:49 -0600
  Slight modification of that kind of unit to put the locking solenoids in different positions shouldn�t be to hard either. The only trick...
• Re: pics of Audi A4 Turbo V5 install
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:43:48 -0400
  ...Nice clean modification to increase the height in the engine bay. I'm a little bit concerned by the skid plate/carrier(?) attached to...
• Re: custom interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 20:16:11 -0400
  ...but i'm thinking about interior > modifications to an 82 > > TIA > jdd
• RE: ADVICE/Info Needed!
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  22 Feb 1995 15:46:50 +1000
  ...The conversion is not that hard - engine mount, adaptor plate fabrication and (VW) flywheel modification are really all there is to it. Arranging the...
• Re: Intermittent Oil Pressure Light and Buzzer -- conclusion
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:50:57 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, the modification did not go as advertised: push-rod cover does not fit after the modification. Possibly there are compounding reasons for this...
• Favorite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:05:54 -0700
  These are my favorite modifications to my 91 Carat. 1. The .3 cu.ft. captive 8" sub woofer under my drivers seat in the...
• Which bus hould I buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:57:26 -0800
  ...What modifications should I go for to improve performance, reliablility or maintenance? I'm keen on hydraulic valve lifters and a full-flow oil...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:59:34 -0400
  ...coming out its dark winter of discontent and the "silly vanagon modifications and gizmo department " is now up and running again. >> >> It's leather...
• Re: Problem installing a baby seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:01:42 -0600
  ...Several modifications have been suggested, some of them involving altering the anchor, some of them altering the belt. Scott's is the latest. The...
• Speed sensor mod kit "kit"
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 22:50:44 -0800
  ...http://ivanagon.com/i_Vanagon_Tips.html It shows a modification to the vanagon "speed sensor" that allegedly cures the deceleration cutout problem. I...
• Re; Tristar Prices?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 07:59:04 -0600
  ...A 87 Syncro, (Modified) for $28,500? What's the modification? Is it gold plated? Ah,Ha,Ha,Ha,Ha,! Opp's! I peed...
• Re: Towing Hitch Solution
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:33:02 -0700
  ...The cost was on the order of 300 USD including the modification. I seem to recall the hitch unit was around 150USD but check...
• two stage or single stage regulator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 14:41:02 -0700
  ...Is there a problen using the single stage? Does anyone know if there is a two stage that will fit without major modifications? thanks...
• Re: Best Gas Mileage-now Big Brother
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:29:50 -0700
  ...I also have Daryl's (www.aatransaxle.com) taller fourth gear modification. Your best (reasonably safe) highway mileage will be at 55 mph, hence...
• Re: Dual-Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:25:14 -0600
  ...Completely stock and unmolested, no modifications. Mechanical fuel injection, factory fog lights. That is the only car I wish I still had. All the...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:13:21 -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...
• Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:36:20 +0000
  ...I also need to know if 84,85 or 86 as 84 and 85 do not require Bostig's TACH modification as the 86...
• Westy Poptop Canvas - Experience with Grangers or Nikwax waterproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:11:54 -0700
  ...any rainflys for pop-tops out there that do NOT require modifications and/or drilling - and actually work? Thanks for any and all info...
• Re: door tent for my 82 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 20:47:32 -0500
  ...Courtesy Auto Service in Madison they specialize in VW repair and modification. Their at 3030 Milwaukee St. Phone is (608) 244 8088. Ask for...
• More Bus Pix On My Web Page
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 19:31:41 -0700
  ...His cohorts snagged the picture, made some modifications, and then put it back... http://www.calweb.com/~thom/vw.html Thom Fitzpatrick thom@calweb...
• Re: rotary swap
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 13:03:30 -0800
  ...By the way, Kennedy Engineering is in Los Angeles area and "Bridgeport" refers to the modification of individual intake ports to merged ports, a...
• Re: VANAGON TRANSMISION QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:44:54 -0800
  Any waterboxer Vanagon transmission will fit your 85...thats 84 thru 91 without any modifications or concerns.. slight final drive & 3rd gear differences but...
• Re: swivel capatins chairs
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 01:15:56 EST
  ...I have been thinking this would be a good modification for my Syncro. I have been quoted the same price at a local wrecking...
• Re: Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:51:39 EDT
  Dave, The alloys will fit w/o any modifications other than the use of the lugnuts and lugbolts that came with the alloys. The...
• Re: Re-painting front table mount
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 13:30:16 -0700
  Kudos to Roy for his clever modifications. William > Folks, > Made an upper bunk step like Roy did, here: > > http://www.autobahn.mb.ca/~rrh...
• Oil spray Rod modification
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:30:21 -0500
  Does anyone have some practical suggestions on notching the rods for more oil spray on a type IV? I have a set of rods...
• Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Trenholme, Phil
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 08:05:00 -0700
  ...Have others made this modification and how would they rate this with respect to improving the shifting? My Westy is a '90 and although...
• Re: custom interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:12:38 -0400
  ...but i'm thinking about interior >modifications to an 82 > >TIA >jdd
• Re: VDO sump plug sender
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:01:44 -0500
  ...No engine or sender modifications are required. The oil drain plug, that I have in my hand from my '87 Vanagon is m14x1.5...
• throttle body modification question 84 to 85 (amended)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 01:10:08 -0500
  ...My mechanic did a great job-IMHO-on the modification and I wonder if the stiffness in the accelerator pedal is common among 84...
• Re: Favorite Modifications 5000lb Capacity Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:08:30 -0700
  ...Favorite Modifications 5000lb Capacity Hitch > The Fabrication shop MIG welded the entire seam of the original bumper > mounted. > > Added a extension to the end...
• Spare won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 10:55:59 -0700
  ...Is there some modification I need to make? The door tire pressure sticker shows both 185 and 205 tires, but it looks like the...
• tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 19:42:34 -0500
  ...you'll have to do some modifications to the bumper but it looks awesome even if a non-pro like myself installs it. oh...
• FS: adjustable vanagon headrests(adjust forward and back, unlike stock ones)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 14:40:19 EST
  ...they fit right in the vanagon headrest holes..same EXACT measurements..no modification..just drop right in. theyre from a Merkur . the stock vanagon...
• Using the fridge as an ice box
  Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:03:34 -0700
  ...Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has use ever made any modifications to simply use the fridge as an ice box still utilizing the...
• FS: left rear, and left middle 3 point vanagon shoulderbelts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 12:23:27 EDT
  ...the left rear, however will take some modification for it to fit in a westy because on the left rear cabinet. chris
• Re: a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 07:57:37 -0800
  ...Any suggestion of any units that > will fit without major modifications? Davidb __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more...
• Re: Mods
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 17:43:57 -0700
  ...COM> wrote: > > > > > Hi Listees , > I have been doing a lot of modifications to my '89 over the winter. Here is my lame blog showing...
• Re: Dometic 182 B Fridge- Ad Nauseum
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:19:35 -0400
  Possibly the problems can be alleviated by performing the air pump modification as outlined in the Bentley manual. In the 'old days' when my...
• Will later seats fit?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 11:05:51 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Will front seats from any other model VW fit this bus WITHOUT modification? I'd rather not have to modify the seat mounts if...
• Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 18:28:48 -0700
  ...Is there an Optima deep-cycle battery that will fit under the driver's seat AND not require any cutting or other modifications to...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 09:42:16 -0700
  ...I will have to use my judgment if I elect to make the modifications to my vehicle or not. Before I let the (-) cloud...
• engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Sun, 21 May 2000 23:33:31 -0500
  ...Engine compartment modifications on the 1.8 Turbo? Anyone out there now for sure. Dave?? I also found a 3D rendering by a professional...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:42:40 -0700
  ...i remember reading about putting merkur scorpio wheels on a vanagon was this a bolt on with no modification .... ??????? > > thanks > rob > > > 86 syncro ALTHEA >
• Double Roof / Portable Shade
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:48:19 -0400
  ...Has anyone ever put a full length roof rack on a westy to give themselves this kind of "portable shade"? a la "Modifications for...
• Re: Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 01:40:13 EDT
  In a message dated 4/24/2004 8:33:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << whoa.......sorry about that....i hit...
• Can't quite figure out how . . .
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2005 18:18:31 -0700
  At the bottom of http://www.benplace.com/westy_modification.htm there is a description of how to use a tarp to keep rain...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Optima Battery position
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:30:39 -0600
  ...Dremel with a cutting disk works great. >I did no mechanical modification whatsoever... I installed the yellow >top on its side with the metal...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:56:02 -0800
  ...My size decision is >> between >>>> 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in >> clamshell >>>> without modification or...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Sat, 7 May 2005 18:07:14 -0700
  ...it's around $35, colapsable and doesn't require sophisticated modification.......sounds nice! On Saturday, May 07, 2005, at 05:59PM, jimt <camper@tactical...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:34:02 -0400
  The problem isn't in having switched front and rear tables (I tried that to fix problem), believe it or not the Westy engineers...
• Re: audi alloy wheel ques
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 22:11:03 -0800
  ...tinyurl.com/2ekny > > Bob > > > To repeat myself, ALL Mercedes and Audi wheels that I know of need some > > modifications in order to work. > > > > Mark
• Re: sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:22:36 -0700
  ...has anyone out there ever installed a glass sunroof under the front Westy carrier. � I do remember running across the modification on somebodies website...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 22:11:16 -0600
  ...Seat Modifications > James, forgot to mention one item (as I have not already thrown enough > garbage your way) while a middle seat can be...