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• Re: Cruise Control Vendors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:53:10 +1200
  ...The >modifications made to the system because of the Vanagon engine being in the >rear of the vehicle are the same modifications they make...
• Re: Slider Extension
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:02:33 -0800
  ...I extended the arm for an 85 or later Vanagon sliding door, then never got around to the stop modification part. I'll sell...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Apr 2014 (#2014-197)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:41:06 -0700
  ...Do they fit Vanagons without > trouble/hassle/modification beyond wheel bolt/stud length? Are they > strong enough? Are tires available? > > Gregory Smith > '88 Vanagon...
• Air-cooled FI harness
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:57:53 -0700
  ...How much would you be willing to pay for a fresh harness? What modifications would you like to see from the stock harness. Please...
• swivel seat for 85 GL'
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pizzolato
  Fri, 4 Jan 1980 14:09:42 -0700
  ...if anybody knows if this is possible or knows of any modifications that need to be done, or ultimately if anybody has any that...
• Refrigerator air supply mod
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Howard
  Tue, 16 May 2000 22:55:16 -0400
  Has anyone performed the two refrigerator air supply modifications shown in Bentley? One involves drilling out the air pump and the other is getting...
• Hollister Hills Syncro Event May 18-20
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 1 May 2001 13:19:19 -0700
  ...and 25 or more syncros, including syncros with many of the modifications/engine conversions/etc. we have all been reading about over the years...
• Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - James Huskins
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:54:16 -0400
  ...The wasser boxer can be made MORE powerful/reliable with modifications such as ceramic coatings, different chips, camshafts and the like, but at even...
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 07:53:37 -0800
  ...The relay (solenoid) method is preferred for this reason IMHO and doesn't require any alternator modifications. The more expensive Marine type isolators sense...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:52:24 -0800
  ...Seat Modifications > Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a bed - but > I'd check the wrecking yards to...
• Better Fuel delivery - Better Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:18:24 -0500
  ...Once proven, then modifications are to be made to fit it to a multitude of machines, both carbureted and fuel injected. Stay tuned!! John...
• Re: California Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 09:57:36 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What would = > have to be done to meet California emission laws? The engine has had no = > modifications that I am aware of. Before you...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:14:56 -0600
  ...can't help personalizing this), please post with that what ever modification is necessary to make that technique ineffective. Ok? I've had an...
• Headlamp substitution
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:20:43 -0800
  ...I will not buy another "to-do" item (i.e., make modifications for fitting). My Hella catalog is not very clear regarding substitution. Thanks...
• Re: Grease Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 11:35:14 -0800
  ...They said that > the only modification needed was to pre-heat the grease/oil before sending > it to the injectors. No other pre-treatement...
• FS: Jumpseat from a EuroVan T4
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 05:22:37 EST
  ...Will not fit a Vanagons/Syncros w/o modifications. They are huge compared to the Vanagon jumpseats but look much more comfortable. Let me...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:24:07 -1000
  > I agree the VW Westfalia engineers had their hats on a little too tight when > they failed to consider the door/table relationship. I...
• Re: [T2] what years are diesel engines available
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:10:10 -0700
  ...With stock replacement there are no modifications required, with a gas to diesel conversion, there are many mods required, and some quite costly in...
• Re: [vanagon] Deep Cycle specs comparison
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 14:57:55 -0700
  ...Scott Which ""Stowaway" from NAPA" did you get, and will it fit under the vanagon's driver's seat WITHOUT modification to the battery...
• Re: Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:46:30 EST
  ...Thanks, Jeff > > > not without modification. the '03 EV wheels are 16" and have a 45mm offset.. you will need to machine the centers and...
• Re: Write Up: Rear Table Mod
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 18:05:38 -0700
  That's a brilliant modification. Easy to do and completely solves that particular problem. Thanks for sharing! Rick On Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 06:50:27 -0700
  ...With all the various tire > sizes/options we are putting on and changing our Speedo readings, I was > thinking modification of the O2 mile...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 15:25:28 -0500
  What's a matchbox of rib go for these days? : ) Jim On Sun, Jun 29, 2014 at 3:24 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping...
• Front Door Hinge Modification?
  Historical mailing list - Madeline
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:41:37 -0700
  Have any of you�ever modified the front door hinges to stop before opening all the way?� I find that with narrow parking spaces...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:36:53 -0400
  ...I >currently own a '71 Bus (non camper) that I am currently doing a full >restoration on, and some slight modifications (interior and paint...
• tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:14:20 -0500
  ...The only one that I have yet seen that doesn't have the engine protruding into the van or modification of the deck lid...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:15:12 -0400
  ...John Graham On 9/24/05, Edward Maglott <emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: > That is a good cheap, do it yourself modification. I...
• Installing a sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:57:10 -0400
  ...It says it fits an '85+ but will fit an older van with "some modifications". Has anybody with an '80 to '84 installed one...
• Shortened Subaru sump
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 May 2007 15:00:51 +1200
  ...If I remember I will take images of the interior when I get around to taking it off for the dipstick-tube & pickup modifications...
• Re: Value of sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:40:51 +1200
  ...THEN think about body modifications/repairs. I do still hold out hope... -- Regards Andrew
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 18:59:22 -0800
  ...There is NO WAY this will fit under the engine cover with out modifications as the alternator sits way too high. This is the...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:59:29 -0700
  ...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: Digifant Newbs: Vanagon ProTraining Digifant Manual. Worth Getting!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:59:12 -0400
  ...Was >modification used in california models (at least) golf/jetta) 91/92. >Had ODB1 capabilities. Well, maybe I'm talking through my hat. The...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:24:15 -0700
  ...are there any official points at the front of a standard Vanagon (with no modifications) suitable to hook a line onto to extract a...
• Redux on the Gas Return line bypass
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:39:09 -0500
  ...It sounded like an older modification and might've come from Samba, I don't remember. I'd like to do that mod, but...
• Re: Dropped Spindles for Early Bus
  Historical mailing list
  1 Feb 96 16:20
  Bob wrote: [snip] >and if this is truly the way it was accomplished, how can they charge >an extra $150 for the modification (over...
• RE: Vanagon 7 seater camping modification
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 10:25:23 -0400 (EDT)
  G'day, over the 3yrs i've had a 7 seater, and knowing how easy it is to remove the centre seat, i've...
• Re: Vanagon BRA caution
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 11:11:48 -0400
  When I made this modification, I ran a 1" webbing strap vertically to hold the edges of the lamp opening together. The webbing ran...
• Re: Instrument cluster interchange
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 01:13:13 EDT
  ...clock interchange with one that has a tachometer without problems, damage, modifications, etc. on 83.5 to 85 Vanagons. I have the two units...
• Re: 120A or 150A Alternator Source?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:47:44 -0400
  ...alternator - or one that will work with a little > bit of modification? > > David Marshall > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > http://www.fastforward.ca > > Box > 4153...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 23:01:27 -0400
  ...interesting idea with proper modifications. >>> >>> On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:52:40 -0400, Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU> >wrote: >>> >>> >but i'm seriously...
• Re: Mods
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 22:53:11 -0400
  ...13:06 vw woody <vwwoody@HOTMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > > > > Hi Listees , > I have been doing a lot of modifications to my '89 over the...
• Re: What's In Your Van's Library (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 20 May 2011 08:04:03 -0700
  ...socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp> > > This, like so many other improvements and modifications I have made to > the van, in preparation for the imminent zombie...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:41 -0400
  ...are there any official points at the front of a >standard Vanagon (with no modifications) suitable to hook a line onto to >extract a...
• momo steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 05:01:04 -0700
  ...the only problem is that the turn signals did not cancel but i believe that that could have been rectified easily w/ minor modification...
• Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:40 +0200
  The bodywork on the Syncro 16 is reinforced opposed to the regular Syncro 14 van, but the bodywork on the Syncro 14 pickups (both...
• Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:52:12 -0400
  ...Later, if modifications ARE done, it is up to you to notify the insurance company.
• Re: Westy Mods
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 10:02:15 -0600
  ...Lee wrote: > > > Another couple of westy modification ideas: > > > > - Open rear door from the inside >
• EXPANSION TANK for a 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Bernier
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:13:26 -0500
  ...could you tell me which one can replace it without too much modifications? -- Jean-Guy Bernier AU PIED DE LA LETTRE Inc. Enseignes sculpt...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 15 Sep 2005 07:47:35 -0400
  ...You would not want it with all those modifications, PTH doesn't want it with all those modifications. But that is not what the...
• Re: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - LT195/75R14/D tires - first impressions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:41:35 -0700
  ...Even if siped, which would be considered a modification, >that would not alter the legal situation. mcneely Legal? You mean it's against the...
• Re: Another Helpful modification
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:52:35 -0500
  I'm pretty sure my son's 5 cylinder Audi had one of those adjusters. DM&FS At 11:00 PM 3/21/2009...
• Re:Horsepower upgrades for 1.9 liter
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:36:36 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...Also, there is no problem passing emissions test as all modifications are internal. Query me for more information if you are interested. Fred 84...
• Re: HEAVY-DUTY shocks? 89 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeanann Kirk
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 15:53:23 -0400
  ...Are there any modifications needed to the drive shafts, CV joints, etc? What will happen to our smooth riding rig if we change all...
• Re: cooling lines and hoses
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 18:37:23 +0200
  ...They should fit without any modification at all. Only thing, the offset could be too wide, early EVs use 45 mm offset (up to...
• Re: 12v AC power inverter in a Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:35:05 EDT
  ...Details are on my web page, at "http://members.aol.com/ssittservl/Westfalia", in the "Auxiliary Battery and other Electrical Modifications" section. -Steven Sittser...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:42:34 -0400
  ...Alternative Steering Wheels Does anyone know what other VW sterring wheels will fir the Vanagon without the need for modification? Todd '88 Westy
• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity (Re: Reason for Saddle-shap...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:56:18 EDT
  ...I have not seen addressed is internal rust > prevention following the modification. When the tank is welded it will burn off the > rust inhibiting...
• Re: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 01:08:55 -0400
  ...fridge door! > > I've never seen one like that...must be some previous owner > modification?? > > >> http://picasaweb.google.com/sllloth/Vanagon >> >> -- >> '84 Westfalia Gasoline
• Re: Modification, Battery box, bottom
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 8 Feb 2017 01:06:21 -0500
  Have you seen the battery boxes I built into my previous Syncro? I cut out the original boxes and fabricated deeper ones to fit...