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• Re: 92mph [WAS : 102mph]
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 16 May 2007 11:38:05 -0700
  ...Well, I can't, kause 85 is the upper limit of my speedometer. What I can say is I might have done it. I...
• Re: Upper bunk foam
  Historical mailing list - B
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:20:24 -0700
  ...Hughes wrote: > Fellow Listees, > > Has anyone replaced the foam in the upper bunk cushions? If so, what > type/weight of foam did you use...
• Re: '52 Barndoor update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:38:15 -0500
  Sorry guys, all I can say is that the graveyard is located in Michigan's upper peninsula. Later, Eric
• 82 Westfalia Camper, bunk bed maximum weight
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Spears
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 09:15:56 -0700
  Does anyone know the maximum weight on the upper bunk in the '82 Westfalia Camper? Thanks
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 11:34:12 -0700
  ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and >bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
• Re: Remove front suspension etc. as unit?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:19:35 -0800
  ...for one side at a time, put a jack under lower arm, remove bolts > > for upper/lower arms, rack etc. seperate upper arm from...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:35:59 -0500
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
• Replacement for Steering Column's Upper Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 10:53:27 -0700
  The upper two steering column bolts, which bolt the column to the underside of the dash, and shown on 48.2 (not called out...
• Re: Upper bed folding part
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 21:05:22 +0000
  >I wanted to know if the folding part of the upper bed can be stored >assembled; as if it were ready to use, not...
• SV: Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 3 May 2004 15:45:04 +0200
  ...So the high-level mark is the upper notch, not the upper twist. Thank you for the info. And the info about 0.6...
• Re: Upper bunk weight limit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 08:41:50 -0400
  ...Upper bunk weight limit? I haven't the foggiest idea what they WeightLimit is on the UpperBunk ~ Never really thought much about it ~ So...
• Re: Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 10:20:33 -0800
  ...Squeaky Upper Control Arm Bushings. > > > I want to replace the upper control arm bushings in my 88 > GL. The Bentley > and a previous post...
• Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:24:27 -0400
  There are some drawings of the various camper (multivan) interior parts (including the upper bunk) in the photo album of the Wolfsburg_Camper group...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:16:31 -0800
  ...Oh well, another time! Regarding the ball joints, you wrote, "The upper ones take about 45min top each side, the lower ones are more...
• Re: Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:48:25 -0400
  ...The velco I think is a more bug resistant > seal > > to the van than the snaps but the upper snaps do support the weight...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:40:33 -0800
  > .... Can tthe lower ones be done > first (by a shop) and the later the uppers done by me? This is what I did. Upper...
• Re: Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:38:44 -0800
  ...they secure the upper tabs (they'll work just fine with only one upper tab btw ) and get badly, badly rusted in my experience...
• Front End Overhaul?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Thu, 29 May 1997 08:10:17 -0400
  ...I've heard the upper a-arm bushings are a weak spot so I should plan on replacing those. Any other experiences with front...
• Re: UPPER float/wishbone/contol Arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:34:39 -0500
  ...All four upper control arm bushings are under $100. My local VW repair specialist (not a dealer) charged me about $125 in labor to...
• Re: Vanagon Poptop bunk max weight?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 9 May 2007 14:44:41 -0500
  ...my guess would be that the roof/upper bed could hold at least twice the luggage rack, since the weight on the bed would...
• Re: Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 14:22:50 EST
  That is what it said in my version of bently's. [text/html]
• Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
  ...Control arm bushings (front end madness) > Well, It looks like the upper ball joints on the westy > are kind of in need, and also...
• Re: Move Dometic 110VAC Outlet To...... (PIC)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:53:40 -0700
  ...the upper portion of the ~ 3.5" x 5" grill hole on upper LH of Westy > fridge cabinet? > > Image ..... > > http://tinyurl.com/9k5m28j -- Neil...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings Revisited: What else to do
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:11:30 -0400
  ...I need to replace the upper control arm bushings (squeeky, squeeky, squeeky). So I was hoping to get your opinions on what else I...
• upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 12 May 2009 17:12:23 -0800
  What's the consensus on brand name for upper control arm bushings? I've read threads on the Samba that indicate one brand, while...
• Broke my grill - need another!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 10 Dec 2000 00:42:17 -0600
  ...It's so cold here in Winnipeg, I was replacing my upper grill, (after bleeding the rad), and I put my hand right through...
• Re: Step to access upper bunk
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 18:21:24 -0800
  ...wrote: > Folks, > I'm lookng for a step to access the upper bunk. It would fit in the hole > for the front table (which...
• Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:18:36 -0800
  ...You may need to weld-in these mounting tabs to provide a more positive mounting for the uppermost part of the grille. That's...
• Re: Front end bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:51 -0400
  ...I'm also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers. Questions: ---Do the upper and lower control arm bushings need to...
• >syncro< PU Wheel Well Extensions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 6 Aug 97 12:45:16 UT
  ...Left front upper 251 853 717 Right front upper 251 853 718 Left front 251 853 719 Right front 251 853 720 Left rear...
• Re: new foam for upper bed
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:51:37 -0700
  ...new foam for upper bed >>> Thinking of replacing the foam in my 1990 Westy's upper mattress. Would >> prefer something non-toxic and super...
• Re: Bus wheel colors
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 03:02:27 -0400
  ...wait, hold that, as the 53's rims (yes - 5 original rims) were painted thedarker (upper) colour of the bus. curiously, until 62 the...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:36:59 -0800
  ...Mark David Hines wrote: > Has anyone replaced the front upper body panel on a vanagon? The one between the upper grill and lower windshield...
• Re: damage from missing upper bellhousing bolts?
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 15:20:45 -0500 (EST)
  On Sun, 19 Feb 1995, Wolfram v.Kiparski wrote: > What affect would driving around with missing upper bellhousing bolts produce? > I would think that...
• Wind noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 15:36:00 -0500
  ...Some of it is coming from around the upper part of the front door, that portion around the window, some is coming from driver...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  ...Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arm bushing tie rod assembly Steering rack boots Steering rack bushings Can anyone else give insight...
• FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:55:27 -0500
  Any opinions on these? Budget constraints prevent me from getting the urethane ones, yet bushings need to be changed NOW!
• Re: Thumping from Tires (?)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 Feb 2017 17:06:54 -0800
  Your upper shock bushing is worn out. The tire is a little out of round causing the shock to thump. Z
• Re: Bottom Feeders
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:40:10 -0700
  Miller, my good fellow. It is you and I that make the upper 98% possible. Pensioner ( proud to be a 1% er)
• Re: uhh... changing upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 16:39:03 -0400
  Typo? I think not... Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- snip.......Vanagon mechanic at the "stealership".......
• Advice on upper control arm bushing wear and R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 16:19:19 -0700
  ...Wear in upper control arm bushing. When rocking the wheel I measured a 4mm (about 1/8") movement of the tire. This seems to...
• Re: diesel vanagon radiator
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:35:54 -0700
  ...Others have fabricated their own upper mounts. Either way, the upper mount must be welded to the body. The lower mounts are bolt in...
• FS: Fridge from 81 ASI Camper
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 13:24:14 -0400
  ...These dimensions do not include the upper control panel (about 3") nor the side panels (about 1" each side). The moniker on the front...
• Removing Upper control arms
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Wed, 31 May 2006 07:20:58 -0500
  ...The front end cannot be properly aligned because the bolts holding the upper control arms are rusted solid. The mechanic I go to is...
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 14:02:28 -0700
  ...Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age > > Greetings V'all, > > On a recent camping trip, I noticed the seal around the upper right > passenger...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:38:13 -0400
  ...remove tie-rod end from spindle arm (do not loosen nut) remove upper allen bolts on ball joint remove the lower ball joint from...
• Help with upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 13:22:23 -0400
  ...On to the next problem, I need to install a new upper right ball joint and new front brake pads on my '84 Westy...
• Looking for a grey upper cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:44:16 -0700
  Anyone have one they want to sell? I'm looking for the non A/C cabinet with door. Thanks! Stuart
• cover cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 03:50:15 -0500
  How do you guys clean the zip off covers for the rear and upper beds on your campers? Mine are really dirty and stained.
• Upper control arm bushing, done.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:26:09 -0700
  I finally got around to the upper control arm bushing on my 84 2wd... It's been rotted and metal to metal now since...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 21:46:39 -0900 (AKST)
  Recently I crawled under the front of my 84 Vanagon and noticed to my dismay that the boots on the upper ball joints were...
• Re: Control Arm Bushing Squeak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:00:52 -0500
  The upper control arm bushings on my '84 seem to squeak seasonally. Once a year I spray them with silicone lubricant to keep them...
• Re: Help, late model instument cluster in '82 van
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:18:06 -0800
  ...251 957 809 B Upper, 975mm (Models w/EGR Light) or 251 957 809 C Upper, 780mm (Models w/OXS Light 82-85) or...
• 1.9 water pump replacement parts confusion
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:48:04 -0800
  ...1,Do I need a seperate gasket to attach the upper thermistat housing back to the block? What part name or number is this...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 16:27:16 -0700
  ...Do you think JB Weld is strong enough to hold the upper and >> bottom Syncros together? VC on upper Syncro a must for even...
• FS Westy upper bunk pad grey
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:09:38 -0600
  No rips or tears. I need to get it out of the way before it has them. Make an offer. Jim
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 22:46:31 -0500
  ...I felt I had to do something after I disassembled three year old upper ball joints that had intact boots but considerable slop and...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:02:53 -0500
  ...Coolant leaking at upper head nut >Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:34:30 -0800 > >On another note, I have a very small coolant...
• Re: step to upper bunk - new version
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:21:29 -0700
  ...Does someone sell one? And carrying this further (given my lack of upper-body strength), does anyone know of a way to make popping...
• Re: mold in pop top in north west moist winter climate?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:19:29 -0800
  ...If you can, park in dry garage yes, take out upper bunk mattresses use some sort of chemical air drier (ie "Dri-Z-air...