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• Wanted: rear table + misc. for '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:18:42 -0400
  I'm still searching for a (tan, brown trim) rear table, one brown knob, side mudflap for propane tank, and an rear lid interior...
• rubber tube between body & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:29:05 -0500
  Dear Volks, Does anyone have a source for the rubber tube that goes between the van body and the rear hatch? This is the...
• Rear speaker mounting bracket
  Historical mailing list - James Callahan
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 21:33:18 -0700
  I'm looking for a mounting bracket for the rear speakers in my 85 Vanagon GL. There are two speakers hung from the roof...
• Re: Strange water dripping from AC cabinet; not condensation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:27:01 -0400
  ...Check your rear hatch seal and the two gromets where the electricity goes int the hatch. Also a rust through at the top of...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:50:14 -0800
  On 12/13/05, Chris Renz <aircooledchris@eucasafari.vendioweb.com> wrote: > > wouldnt the regular camper sliders fit in those rear locations? Rear windows aren...
• Re: Interior Colors Query
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:56:54 -0800
  On Jan 3, 2008 9:37 PM, dahn van laarz <bootlvr@hotmail.com> wrote: > Also, the rear window wiper didn't come on the...
• REAR HATCH LOCK FUNNY
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:13:21 -0700
  Hi to all, I am puzzled by the rear hatch's lock. I can only open it if I lock it with the central...
• Re: Plastic part for the louvered rear vents
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 16:50:39 -0700
  no... it's for the rear air grill...
• are rear brakes self adjusting?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 17:37:25 GMT
  Are the rear drum brakes on my 82 Westy self adjusting??
• FS: westy rear table leg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:27:55 EST
  just the rear leg only, not top. anyone? chris [text/html]
• westy rear seat width
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:28:06 -0400
  Anyone know the width of the rear seat on a full camper?
• Re: Does a Rear Anti-Sway Bar Exist?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:04:59 -0700
  Any idea what the diameter of the anti-sway bar is? Todd '88 Westy Raimund Feussner wrote: > The rear bar can be purchased directly...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:02:00 -0500
  ...Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd I installed syncro rear shocks on my 2WD '84 Vanagon, and never had a single problem of any kind...
• Re: Rear Vents
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 19:43:13 -0400
  George Chapman wrote: > > Volks: > > The vents that are aft (rearward) of the rear side-windows > suck the stale air> out of the vehicle. George...
• Rear brake slave cylinders
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:39:39 -0800
  ...Rear brake slave cylinders - anything to watch When I changed my rear brakes last fall I noticed that the rear right slave ws a...
• Re: Propex heater and rear heater removal pros/cons in colder climates
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sat, 7 May 2016 12:18:28 -0400
  ...In 1996, I installed a Propex heater under the rear seat and left the built in heater in place. Never once have I regretted...
• Re: Rear Springs and Bushings and Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:29:42 -0700
  I've owned my van for for 27 years and never knew the rear alignment was adjustable. I guess that falls into the "ain...
• Re: 2.1 WBX eating coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 05:48:34 -0700
  It's summer, so the rear heater is never used. However, turn on the rear heater fan and check for the dreaded sweet smell...
• Ekta help - bulbs... 1156, 1157...
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 20:46:39 -0700
  ...front blinker = 1157 rear blinker bulb = 1141 (or is it really 1157 ? ? ? ....) rear tail bulb = 1156 (? ? ?) - - - no wait, that bulb is smaller ... ? ? ? rear brake...
• Fw: need info: rear brakes, diff dope.please,quickanswer
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:23 -0400
  ...what rear differential oil to use, how much capacity? AUTOMATIC TRANS. 2. what is the best rear brake shoes to use? I have 120...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:49:47 -0800
  ...you are short circuiting the front heater though, if you just join the rear heater hoses. The front heater will still work, but why...
• Rear heater, Operation
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 11:10:34 -0700
  The rear heater air isn't warm at all. Is there a second control on the dash required to control the temp of the...
• rear speaker wires
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:27:43 -0600
  After bypassing my amps, checking both speakers I have found too much resistance on my rear speaker wire. I get continuity so I don...
• Re: Rear axle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 20:56:05 -0600
  Gary McEachern wrote: > I'm having a problem removing the nut on the rear axle of my Vanagon. Gary, maybe I missed an earlier...
• Re: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:09:24 -0700
  More comments on the table switch, front to rear. First, if switching, you will need to switch the legs/support columns also. Second, once...
• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:48:06 -0400
  In the later model Vanagons (my 91 Westy) with central locking the rear hatch is included. However it also can be permanently left locked...
• Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:03:31 -0700
  that's totally correct for 'reinforced' 205/70 R 14 tires ..30 front, 40 rear. according to tire sticker on an 86 Westy. interestingly...
• Rear AC Blower
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 4 Nov 2013 20:13:43 -0700
  As some of you know I recently tore the rear closet, AC and AC plenum out thinking I might install a propex in the...
• Re: [Syncro] 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:27:36 -0600
  What about rear disc brakes? Has anyone done it? What's on the new SA Vanagon? AB euromog@aol.com wrote: > In a message...
• Re: sagging rear end
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 02:29:16 +0000
  Andy sez: >so how come when i look at the van from the side it looks as though the >rear >end is lower than...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:18:56 +0200
  Angus Gordon wrote: > > > > >Put the spare on a rear wheel and engage the rear differential lock. (off-road) > > Exactly what I thought too! Put...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:53:18 -0700
  ...he had installed Ronal 16" rims and done a rear disc brake conversion with Audi 4000 Turbo front brakes Very few automotive applications have...
• Re: Entertainment System upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 16:04:44 -0700
  In most states you don't even need an inside rearview mirror as long as you have right and left outside rearview mirrors. Many...
• Re: Rear disk brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 22:03:57 -0400
  Spend money on the rear brakes. it is worth it in a Vanagon. You have no idea how much of a difference rear disk...
• Re: Rear Disc Brakes?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 21:32:30 -0500
  www.smallcar.com has rear discs for Vanagons. Not sure if they work w/14" wheels. On 12/21/05, robertmstewart <robertmstewart@mac.com...
• Rear Bench Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 14:08:22 -0700
  Do all rear 1989 Vanagon 7 passenger van seats fold down into beds?
• 1985 REAR SPEAKER
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 19:17:32 -0500
  I need a rear passenger side speaker and housing (that works)cheep! Thanks,Mark
• Rear hatch screen.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 10 May 2000 21:43:37 -0400
  Have a mint rear hatch screen for sale. Make offer! Adam Puzerewski 81 westy
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [vanagon] Rear Fog Light Wiring of Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:46:54 -0700
  ...Wednesday, April 04, 2001 2:58 AM > Subject: [Syncro] Re: [vanagon] Rear Fog Light Wiring of Switch > > > To clarify, I need info (1) on...
• Re: Tire Pressure Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 09:28:16 -0500
  ...I have seen larger diameter tires, raised rear springs, and miss-matched (all terrain or snow tires) in rear cause some awful feeing over...
• Help! How get to rear heater?
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 13:13:24 -0500
  I'm trying to replace a burst coolant hose that goes to the rear heater. How do I get to the rear heater? I...
• Sliding Door Cable Busted & Door Stuck Closed
  Historical mailing list - Didliratgaff
  Fri, 17 May 2002 03:36:54 -0700
  ...While camping this past week, Cable and Bowden tube busted off near the rear lock. I have a new cable coming this morning at...
• Re: rear heater must be on?
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:11:42 -0500
  Ben Given all the dire warnings about keeping some flow through the rear core, I was wondering, why everyone, in any car, didn't...
• Re: 2 green marks on rear springs?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:05:26 -0800
  So is it safe to say that the springs from his 89 Wolfy (green rear/yellow front) are the same as the ones used...
• RE Extra Seating
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:56:20 -0700
  ...It has two front seats (of course), a rear bench seat that converts to a double bed, a side table and two rear facing...
• Bilstein rear shocks for 90 Multi Van
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:10:36 -0800
  I just notice my rear shocks are leaking a little. I am planning on using Bilstein shocks for replacements. I have two questions: Does...
• Anyone have an exploded view of the rear main seal/flywheel area? 86 manual 4
  Historical mailing list - Jim Harpe
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 17:57:16 -0400
  Anyone have an exploded view of the rear main seal/flywheel area? I'm trying to figure out where I went wrong when I...
• Bilstein Shocks ON SALE
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 10:54:56 -0800
  My fellow Vanagonians, I recently purchased 8 sets of front and rear Bilstein shocks for the Vanagon. These are brand new, still in the...
• Re: tire switch, impressions. Long.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:51:00 -0600
  " When you 'turn-in' on a corner, the front goes, and after what seems like a second, then the rear kinda 'sashshays' around, too...
• Re: Rear Wiper Motor Fizzle/Sizzle 91 Westy: Questions
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 10:43:04 -0500
  Mark, Sounds like a toasted rear wiper motor to me. I've had one fry and get replaced by the dealer on warrenty (let...
• Re: Front and rear seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:42:41 -0800
  ...The one toward the rear of the vehicle > (where the crankshaft pulley is) is the rear seal. > > Mike > > > > Clint Kolda wrote: > > I am also...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:23:32 -0500
  ...Rear Shocks, syncro vs 2wd I installed syncro rear shocks on my 2WD '84 Vanagon, and never had a single problem of any kind...
• Re: Rear hatch window seal replacement ?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 16:09:23 -0600
  ...Rear hatch window seal replacement ? > Anyone ever replaced their rear hatch window seal??? > Any advice for the 1st timer??? > SeanG > 80 Westy > 95 EVC...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 14:09:13 -0500
  The rear screens and the front curtains use "button" snaps and snap onto the van. These are like the snap fasteners on a coat...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:09:47 -0800
  Found my AC ducts hanging down and rear plasctic in bad shape with cracks, broken parts etc. Whole rear assembly was held by 2...
• Re: Rear bench seat folding
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:19:46 -0400
  ...Rear bench seat folding > Are all the rear bench seats able to fold over flat? That's the > impression I had but tried it...
• Re: rear disc brakes project
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:25:46 -0800
  ...Etc. >> >> It should be noted that the Mk4 Jettas ate rear brake pads much faster than the fronts. This may be due to rear...
• Re: Why new tires should go on the rear.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:45:06 -0400
  ...Of course Vanagons are rear drive, but the same lift throttle engine braking scenario would have made the rear tires even more likely to...
• Rear wiper - continued
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 11:58:05 -0400 (EDT)
  I wrote before about the rear wiper in my '88 Vanagon not working. I managed to drag out the shop manual, and cursing the...
• Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 17:56:54 -0500
  Per, the black-louvered vents in the rear pillar go directly into the engine box. It appears to me that they are really intakes...