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• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Rob Jennings
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:05:03 -0700
  The Blue lever on the doors opens the cab to the outside air, allowing fresh air ventilation from outside to occur. As our vanagons...
• Re: Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:39:13 -0500
  ...They built the controls so that you get maximum defrost by putting all the levers to the right. Once they decided that, the operation...
• Re: heater cointrol lever differences by year?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:44:24 -0400
  So there's no difference in the knobs/levers themselves? Could be just a bad dream, but I thought I read that the later...
• Re: Clutch pedal pressure
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Thu, 8 Jul 2021 11:23:58 -0700
  ...Eventually, I noticed that my clutch bracket was bending out and rubbing against the lever arm. The PO had added a metal strap to...
• Re: Shift stick extender?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 13 Nov 96 19:45:45 CST
  On Wed, 13 Nov 1996 17:08:11 -0600 Lionel Tun said: >The gear lever (or shift stick if you like) in my 4...
• Re: very hot automatic gear selector lever
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 21:47:34 -0500
  > Is it normal for the gear selector lever on an automatic to get very hot near the base? uh, no. > If it isn't...
• Re: speedometer noise and other ramblings
  Historical mailing list
  08 Jan 97 07:03:09 PST
  ...On the Vanagon, there is a lever on the dash which > slides side to side for amount of hot air. This lever is connected...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jumpout
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 17:32:36 -1000
  ...Front engine, rear transmission, torque tube to connect em, > and right on top of the torque tube (drive shaft?) Sits the shift lever, > with...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:51:11 -0700
  ...Just lever it free, then let it hang free. 2. Wiggle the clutch lever off the shaft. If it's been there for a...
• Re: Backup Battery access '81 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:28:31 -0700
  ...Just by this lever is a stop > that is actually spring loaded. Additional info. The release that Brady is talking about is on the...
• Minutiae: Tubing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 95 18:10 CST
  ...polyethylene tubing over our gear shift lever. To us it makes the gear shift look more substantial and we also think it tends to...
• No heat from my 84
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 20:24:27 -0400
  ...I noticed that the 2nd lever down, the one that's supposed to control the temperature, offered absolutely no resistance when sliding it back...
• Re: Parking Brake ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:10:25 -0600
  ...Parking brake lever, of course was much tighter than before. On Saturday afternoon, things changed dramatically when I pulled up on brake lever and...
• Shift lever broke off in my hand
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 14:30:50 EST
  ...On my next shift from first to second the lever broke completely off at the plate and I was waving it around. Luckily it...
• Re: Part needed-Selector lever
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:41:07 EST
  ...Part needed-Selector lever Might try to remove the roll pin and reverse the "cup,lever,widget" on the shift shaft. Have tightened up...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:38:07 -0700
  ...Heater control lever positions may have a slight affect, depending on lever positions. on that outboard vent flow . as long as it doesn't...
• Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 11:27:38 -0700
  The cold start lever o-ring is a 2 hour driveway job. The parts are probably less than $5. Let me know if you...
• Re: E-brake relocation
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 16:54:07 +1300
  ...If you want an underdash pull-out ("umbrella-type") handbrake lever, find a suitable item at a wrecker, make mounts to fit it under...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:58:29 -0800
  ...Then lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking brake lever and gear shift lever. (then put it out for...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 10 May 2016 13:55:38 -1000
  ...adjustment is by movement of the outer cable housing , in this case at the upper end where the levers are. it is VERY common...
• Re: Shift linkage BROKE and floating
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:06:29 -0700
  ...at base of lever. > > Those parts eventually wear. some pics of an '85 and '81 ball etc. > > 19811985ShiftLevers | musomuso > <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso...
• Wierd Heater Problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 13:42:54 -0800
  ...If the engine gets hot where the external fan goes on, I can still manipulate the heat lever and control heat or outside air...
• Reply blocked. Trying again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:37:53 +0000
  ...The spring on each cable end is responsible to push the lever back and properly adjusted should just come free of the push bar...
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:40:23 -0800
  Either the in-line heater valve is bad or has become disconnected from the dash lever wire. You can see it if you remove...
• RE: all the vent questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 17:32:27 EDT
  ...See my previous message on the array of levers. The one missing would be either 3 or 4. Most likely 3. In any case...
• Re: Rear windshield wiper. Problem or is this normal?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:54:39 -0800
  ...When you push the lever away from you, you both squirt washer fluid and turn on the wiper. When you push the lever away...
• Re: 4 speed transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 19:50:25 -0500
  ...It keeps the lever from sliding side to side. To set it, remove the end cap, (the housing with the reverse light switch). With...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 May 2024 19:28:41 -0700
  Could it be the linkage between the lever on the dash and the valve? Perhaps it has become disconnected at one end. Or do...
• Late Split VDO Clocks...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 11:30:51 EST
  ...As the clock ticks along the gap between these "points" lessens until current is transmitted across the gab to reset a lever (for lack...
• Berg Shifter
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:14:18 -0800
  Hi Volks, I installed a Berg shifter on my 89 syncro so SWMABO is more comfortable with the lever throw. You see we just...
• Re: Heater Cable from Bus Depot?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 8 Oct 2014 13:42:51 -0400
  ...m told the cable between the dash lever and the valve is kinked near > the dash lever. > > Everyone also tells me the cable is...
• Re: Heat/cooling lever knobs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 17:58:59 -0500
  ...On Fri, 19 Nov 2004, John Rodgers wrote: > The heat/cooling lever knobs were removed to allow for a repair. Now > they won't...
• Looking for a part
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 1 Sep 2014 10:20:36 -0400
  Hi, Im looking for a turn signals lever with the cruise control. Is there one for sale? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
• correction on shift linkage URL
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 May 2011 13:28:46 -0700
  My poor spelling... corrected the URL http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/vanagon-syncro-gear-shift-lever-maintenance/ alistair
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 15:33:45 -0800
  ...huge difference between a knob and a lever. why do people do that these days ? It just causes people to wonder, or not bother...
• Re: 1989-only 911 Turbo model designation & airshift kit?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:04:22 +1300
  ...Your concern about losing leverage if you >lengthen the bottom section isn't valid if you increase the top >section by a proportional amount...
• Re: Rusty parts (Auto Trans and accelerator cable)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:55:20 -0500
  ...Disconnecting the lever from the trans might let you reposition it a little while struggling with it. Good luck. Larry A. On Tue, Oct...
• Re: Need shift lever for front of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 16:05:53 +0000
  ...have a customer with an 86 Syncro that broke his shift lever over the > weekend. Anyone have a good used one they would be...
• Re: ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 10 May 2016 21:17:33 -0400
  ...adjust the cables to the 4 lever ventilation system? I'm > getting some blow by when the levers are in the off position. I...
• Fw: Bottle Jack
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:20:03 -0800
  ...It doesn't even try to use the idea of a lever, which has been understood since at least Ancient Greece." You're right...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:34:07 -0700
  ...With a short person there could be an issue with them sliding the seat way forward and then pinching their hand between the lever...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:34:53 -0500
  ...This bolt, m6, was horizontal thru the rod and lever. Actually the > lever had threads cut in one side so the bolt actually threaded...
• FW: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 16:39:54 -0500
  ...Onto my injection pump "question"- The pump in my van has a decent angle on the throttle lever, whereas the throttle lever on the...
• Re: Turn signal woes--91 GL automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:33:15 -0800
  ...Since the turn signal lever is trying to do > something > look at the emergency flasher switch then next step is bulbs and grounds. > Most...
• Re: 83.5 Westy Missing slider door inside lever retaining screw THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:07:17 -0800
  ...on my 83.5 Westy when the >> inner door handle "pull-lever latch" came off - no retaining screw! I >> have no idea when or...
• Re: Acceleratro cable
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:28:50 EDT
  ...The lever unbolts from the trans to make repairs. My guru had some old carbs and we cut and brased to the lever. @ years...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Gearshift Lever Bearing Assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wohlgemuth
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 16:58:28 -0500
  FIxedd the problem myself ... the spring was not going to compress as much as I anticipated ... WOrks great....... Mike
• Re: no wipers, no blower motor, no headlights, no radio, no idea...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 23 Sep 2013 21:15:39 -0400
  Thanks, Mark...yes, when I hold the hi beam lever up...everything works as it should... sounds like I'll be replacing the ignition...
• HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:33:47 -0500
  ...Improvised by lodging a piece of plastic into the highbeam/blinker lever and used a little duct tape to make the 75 mile trip...
• Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 08:12:41 -0700
  ...I'd like to ask > for advice on where to get a good quality and good priced shift lever with > ball, and the cup...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 16:08:39 -0500
  ...I was wondering if you can pull the > plastic > > > > knobs on > > > > the air/ heat levers in order to remove the plate. I have some...
• shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 04:41:05 -0800
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• Re: Adjusting shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:32:20 -0400
  Assuming your transmissions still has the later style cup and spring on the shift rod the lever should always want to rest in the...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:45:51 -0400
  ...A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan > If you set the levers as I said and got nothing out of the dash end > vents...
• Ventilation controls
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:03:38 GMT
  ...The same goes with the rear heater lever, who can ever remember whether up or down is on or off. The same goes for...
• Heater Cables/Controlls
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:46:10 -0600
  ...According to my manual there are only three levers, but on my van there are four. Can anyone tell me what the four are...
• Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 18:34:36 -0700
  I can't get the &#*$(# clutch lever off the clutch fork rod! I need to get this apart so I can replace the broken...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:35:53 -0800
  do tell alistair On 2012-11-18, at 3:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > huge difference between a knob and a lever.
• clutch leverl - nevermind...
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 15:27:32 -0800
  I didn't have the outer clip off...going insane. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/
• Re: Attention Auto Trans Owners!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 15:04:38 -0400
  ...Find a VW car with auto tranny and remove the shift lever cover. Carefully pry out the square doodad from the lever. Also take...