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  • Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:57:38 -0600
    ...com');>> wrote: > > KEP (Kennedy Engineered Products, maker of the original Subaru-to-VW adapter plate among many other things) also sells a gear reduction...
  • Re: infos on installing an oil temp sender
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 28 Jan 2005 18:32:56 -0600
    ...plate and mount the sender exactly where Porsche mounts their Type IV senders. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original...
  • Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:28:13 -0700
    ...Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy > Cost of plates for '89 5 speed diesel California Vanagon 63$ > Cost of insurance for 30K $ replacement of...
  • Re: Throttle Valve Switch
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:32:59 -0400
    ...All you can see from the top are two small allen head screw fittings (likely covered in crude)in a triangular plate molded into...
  • Re: Syncro linkage problem
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:06:34 -0700
    ...when the plate > to which mark refers pushes against the shift rod slightly enough to > partially disengage the gear under load. ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
    Historical mailing list - Nock
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:32:42 -0800
    ...people's plate are stable. Thanks for the tip, I am pretty sure that this is the point of the problem. ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions-collector or other auto insurance!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:10:43 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Optima Battery position
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:53:12 -0500
    ...Dana 85 Westy 1.9TD -----Original Message----- From: VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com [mailto:VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joy Hecht Sent: Monday, March 13...
  • more on VW keys
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 13:47:25 -0600
    ...All are nickel plated steel and reproductions of the originals. Thanks, Steve Sandlin www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle...
  • Re: Burnt Van Photos
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:28:58 -0700
    ...and the front license plate bracket! > >Mark in AK > >P S sorry to see someone lose their van > >----- Original Message ----- >From: BenT Syncro <syncro...
  • Re: Burnt Van Photos
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:13:12 -0800
    ...and the front license plate bracket! Mark in AK P S sorry to see someone lose their van ----- Original Message ----- From: BenT Syncro <syncro...
  • Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - PAT
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 00:16:45 -0400
    ...Best of luck, PSD. -----Original Message----- From: Judith Barr/Leo Girard <lgirard@BMTS.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, June...
  • Re: I'm lazy
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 2 May 2006 06:54:35 -0400
    ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Kim Brennan Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 11:29...
  • Re: Oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:59:16 -0800
    ...Oil pressure light Those 'sandwich plate' secondary oil cooler adaptor plates to allow a remote oil cooler and some gauges....I have used those...
  • Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
    ...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
  • Re: Vans for sale
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:38:51 -0700
    ...1924 > > Our Web Sites: > www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.andyshotsauce.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Daryl Christensen [mailto:daryl@aatransaxle.com] > Sent...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Help!!! Won't start
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 19 Apr 2015 10:44:19 -0700
    ...Either or both the switch and contact plate are worn > out. Very common on the automatics these days ! That switch and > contact plate were...
  • Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:06:19 -0600
    $58.75/year w/ personalized plates in Utah Mr. BZ-84 Westy On Jul 15, 2008, at 1:38 PM, Roger Whittaker wrote: > British...
  • Re: Emergency break adjustment
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:51:21 -0400
    ...Replacing the cable or the backing plate. At that point if the end ferrule is damaged replace the cable anyway. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: dometic 182b question
    Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
    Tue, 8 Nov 2005 21:29:56 -0500
    I too have dealt with the same problem on our '85 and my experience was that the original thermal conductive material on the fin...
  • Re: Transmission mystery
    Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
    Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:36:21 -0700
    ...When I connected the rear shift rod to the transmission via the support plate- 2 nuts and bolts,I had connected the rod "behind...
  • Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:42:46 -0500
    If you just remove the splash plate (2 bolts) you would be amazed at how much access there is. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: 86 transmission installation SOLUTION
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:20:39 -0700
    Ryan, What do I win? Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Ryan Johnson > Sent...
  • Re: Using old phones as an intercom in your VW bus
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 00:02:02 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
    Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 08:24:03 -0600
    ...Another point of interest is, when I pulled out the old pads, which I think were the originals, there was a thin metal plate...
  • Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 2 Dec 2014 20:53:01 -0600
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave <http://www.kegkits.com/> www.kegkits.com <http://www.stir-plate.com/> www.stir-plate.com <http://www.towercooler.com/> www...
  • Re: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:15:30 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • Re: Syncro fuel sender ground fix
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:22:42 -0700
    Yup > On Jun 12, 2024, at 7:53 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > As an alert at some pint that sender plate...
  • Re: Fill line for Coolant
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:48:05 -0700
    ...plate bottle.........and if it's low, add 50/50 anti-frz/water. The coolant should really be changed and treated though. ----- Original Message...
  • Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:52:02 -0500
    ...I replaced one of the original bolts with the > >> bolt for the gas spring. This allows for the whole carrier rack plate > >> to support...
  • Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 06:15:23 -0400
    ...Manchester was retarted for affixing the ID plates this way anyway.. ive seen scaly rust under the ID plate but NEVER a hole thru...
  • Re: 84 coolant light.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:09:40 -0700
    ...the one by the license plate - I like to call that one the overflow bottle, or license plate bottle. It holds coolant that comes...
  • Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 15:05:02 -0500
    Then they'll issue a warrant for you, and good luck registering your car or reknewing your license. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miller, Ryan" <RMiller...
  • Re: identification plate
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:19:48 +0100
    ...identification plate > --snip-- > The company which produced the car, any piece of machinery, did care for > its > plate to last. > --snip-- > > The van is...
  • Re: Rear trailing arm bushing replacement.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 7 Oct 2015 21:16:25 -0400
    ...The spring perch repair plates from GoWesty are inexpensive and easy. I do them on the van. If the springs are original they probably...
  • Bumper and Door Mirror recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
    Mon, 21 Apr 2014 13:37:47 -0400
    ...Considering: - Van Cafe Heavy Duty Bumper - Go Westy Plate Steel Primary criteria - impact resistance. Is there a clear winner between these two? Or another...
  • Re: brake pad replacement
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:00:59 -0600
    ...steel backing plate of the friction material and it pushes the plunger back before I remove the locking pins. Stan Wilder -----Original Message----- From...
  • Fw: Uh oh....No coolant in the tank
    Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
    Sat, 14 May 2005 11:20:34 -0400
    Im posting this again ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Kasher To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 9:30 PM Subject: Uh...
  • Re: Electrical Fire in the Engine Bay
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:32:52 -0700
    those are great ! good license plate number even .. Vanecstasy ( between break-downs and issues that is ) . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@Q.COM...
  • FW: 1987 Vanagon Question
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 17:57 -0500 (EST)
    Wow a 169K? Original motor with no major work? I feel a lot more comfortable. I thought these motors were designed to self destruct...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:48:38 -0700
    ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 10:28...
  • Re: Smart car opinions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 4 May 2012 22:57:22 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Re: Clutch job... done properly
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:02:40 -0500
    ...done properly > > I'm about to have the rear main seal, throwout bearing, plate, pilot > bearing, pressure plate, flywheel o-ring and felt ring...
  • little ducks fighting bigger ducks
    Historical mailing list - brady
    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:41:25 -0800
    ...1924 > > Our Web Sites: > www.kegkits.com > www.stir-plate.com > www.andyshotsauce.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Daryl Christensen [mailto:daryl@aatransaxle.com] > Sent...
  • Re: 1967-VW-13-Window
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:57:39 -0500
    ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
  • obscure parts for my 71 :)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Dec 1996 14:46:55 -0500
    ...sliding curtain hooks that slide into the original curtain track over the sliding door. (they are tiny hooks) Also: window crank (round, black knob...
  • Re: roof rack vs. trailer
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Mon, 9 Jan 2012 07:53:17 -0800
    ...say a little 4 X 5 one .. >>>>no license plate required at all. Hi All, Having having recently moved from Utah to Washington state...
  • Re: license plate lights
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 19:31:35 -0800
    ...license plate lights > Hi William, > > The complete license plate light unit (black plastic housing and lens) can be > wiggled straight off, at least on...
  • Re: POR-15 [was: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)]
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:39:57 +0100
    ...Fish Salzburg, Austria 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender 1987 Golf Cabriolet 1991 Golf ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tobin Copley" <tobin.copley@ubc.ca...
  • FS: Jetta 2.0l for Vanagon install w/EVERYTHING! (ECM, harness, mounts, etc.)
    Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:23:17 -0700
    ...w/mounting plates. ALSO INCLUDES: PS pump, alternator and AC Compressor with the various brackets to mount them, along with the original pulleys to...
  • Fw: Radio removal..
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Sun, 18 Oct 1998 18:08:30 -0700
    ...Good luck Karl Batzler La Quinta, CA 84 Vanagon 190,000 miles and counting!!! -----Original Message----- From: K. <maddie@INTERLOG.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON...
  • this is a bust
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Jun 1995 21:55:23 -0400
    ...have any of you actually been pulled >>over and serched for drugs? >>Since I'm not the original owner (it is only 4 months...
  • Re: Middle seat removal
    Historical mailing list - SEVWC
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 12:16:17 -0500
    ...You need to unscrew the plate that holds down the carpet at the sliding door. Then if you still have the org carpet in...
  • Re: fuse panel screw size?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:25:24 -0700
    ...nut plate for that type of screw. Should be a few in your scrounge box or bottom of your tool box, etc. ----- Original Message...
  • Re: 1.9l vs. 2.1l throttle body?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:50:21 -0500
    ...The 2.1 has a larger throttle plate and does not have the fitting for the distributor vacuum retard. The earlier 1.9 also...
  • Re: Old Oil Filter Study
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:14:12 -0600
    ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
  • Re: swapping serial numbers
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:00:32 -0700
    It's an invititation to do hard time in prison- making , what else- license plates! Robert 1982 Westfalia ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: IDREXCA Sent: Thursday...
  • Re: Eberspacher heaters
    Historical mailing list - william thompson
    Sun, 3 Feb 2008 12:25:48 -0800
    ...Many had this BA6 > heater. > Pays to pause and stick your head underneith to see if the cover plate is > there - jackpot! Buy the...
  • Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:48:11 -0700
    ...One is the lack of the metal reinforcing plate on the body where the rear end of the carrier bars bolt on. There should...
  • Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy, i need info on US/state law.
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:05:55 -0800
    Ben, In California, the registration and plates are for the vehicle, not the owner. In other words... no refund for the unused portion and...