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• Re: Just replaced the throttle switch and am having drivability issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 18:10:52 -0500
  ...However,both throttle bodys have wiring harnesses from the ECU that contain only 2 wires. The throttle body that has the 2 switches ,has...
• BA6
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 20:06:36 -0600
  I just got my new motor from GEX in the old bus, and got some new body panels for the rockers/fender. A few...
• are grommets for USA mudflaps available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 19:25:40 EDT
  ...The grommets are similar to the rubber wire grommets you use when snaking wires through the body--but the mudflap grommet is sturdier. Turns...
• Re: Time to paint, should I film it?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:22:58 -0500
  ...This is SE PA and the body shops all have full parking lots from all the idiots driving SUV's off the road during...
• Value of non running 79 Westy and 82 Diesel westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 01:59:50 -0500
  ...Diesel has minor body damage at chest level on tailgate frame. The diesel has supposedly burnt a valve. The real question, I suppose is...
• Parting out '80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Markow
  Wed, 30 Sep 1998 14:18:37 -0700
  ...In order to fix some damage to one of my westi's, I am also cutting out some body panels. Before I send this...
• Re: unsubscribing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 18:07:01 -0500
  ...In the body of the message type SIGNOFF Vanagon Send the message to the LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Make absolutely certain that all spelling...
• LED light are on now...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:44:10 -0800
  I was trying to change the instrument panel with new gauges and lights and unbroken body. So, I changed it and seen the battery...
• HELLLO
  Historical mailing list - Gareth Boocock
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 11:23:28 -0000
  HELLO EVERY BODY [text/html]
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:01:13 -0800
  ...They're > the canvas to body pieces. The correct strips are flat whereas the > body attachment strips have joggles in them to go over...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 06:15:11 EDT
  ...Throttle bodies do wear out, especially the butterfly grinding a groove in the throat of the body opening. I fix this and add shims...
• Re: Engine compartment door hinge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 11:15:24 -0700 (PDT)
  > >Anyone know of a good way to effect repairs on a hinge whose mounting holes >have stripped out? (the ones in the body, not...
• Other stuff for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 21:51:41 -0400
  ...Body damaged on drivers side front wheel arch, lower body panel, and rear wheel arch. NOt that bad doesnt affect drivablility, i have been...
• Re: body panel sections availability
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 08:50:41 -0000
  ...body panel sections availability > >Anyone on the list know of a source for body panel sections. They look > easy enough to replace. Looking at...
• Re: grey stripe
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:05:09 -0500
  ...grey stripe > I have tried to find a replacement for these without any luck, also. > Many body shops have said a factory strip has...
• Re: gluing bodypanels on - BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:18:08 -0500
  ...Mike JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > if anyone wants to see some long-term results of gluing body panels on - > come on over. i have...
• Re: Throttle body shaft leaks and repairing
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:35:10 -0700
  ...I've not done a VW throttle body so I cant comment on any actual issues encoutered, but if you've got the right...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Mon, 21 May 2001 06:26:22 -0400
  ...This is easily fixed by rebushing the > shaft. > > > What > > > happens on the 2.1l throttle body is the throttle plate wears > > > grooves into > > > the...
• Re: Portland shops?
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:40:44 -0800
  ...Heckmann and Thiemann motors http://www.heckmannthiemann.com/ Body work: Artistic Autobody http://www.artistic-autobody.com/artistic-autobody-tigard.php On 2/14...
• Westfalia poptop roof for sale - MD
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:00:53 -0400
  ...It is still attached to the body but I have a sawzall, come and take as much as you want or buy the whole...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 16:02:39 -0500
  ...BTW, does anybody know of a good body shop in the RALEIGH, NC area? Nice to meet you all! -- - insert cute quote here -
• Re: Volkswagen 'quality' /L
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 16:57:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...And > never for body panels, since it dents and scratches VERY easily. Otherwise uh, there's a lot of cars with aluminum body panels...
• 86 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Zac Schwarzbach
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:03:30 -0500
  ...175,000 miles on body. Small amount of rust on body. Van is in Rhode Island. $800 or best offer Thanks, Zac
• Stuff For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 10:48:30 -0600
  ...I have an early 85 throttle body, with the two switches mounted on the top of it. Mine is the throttle body with one...
• Rust Spots/Touch up Paint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:33:27 -0700
  ...Anybody know anybody good for the body on Vanagons in the Bay area? -eric ---------------------- '85 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper (Moby) San Francisco, CA
• Free 14" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:47:07 -0700
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4134.600" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV>Hi All:</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's...
• Three campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:20:54 -0400
  1986 Westfalia Syncro, 2.1 wbx, 192K miles, locking rr diff, light gold, needs body and paint. Runs good, drive it home. $6500 1986...
• need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 16:23:59 EDT
  Hi Everyone, Well the subject says it all I need the hose on a 2L aircooled from the Throttle body to the AFM. My...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 1 May 2010 10:17:53 -0700
  ...Advance connected to tee to throttle body (ported vacuum), reduction orifice then to charcoal cannister shut off valve. (Late version)Vacuum retard hooked to...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:06:00 -0700
  ...82 Westy body rust fixes > BTW, these 2-part body glues made by 3M do work great...BUT -- rust can > still work it's...
• Re: 4wd Breadloaves
  Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
  Wed, 20 Sep 95 10:11:10 bst
  ...The body just unbolts so with a bus body and bit of imagination you could have the ultimate off-road camper. BTW, it was...
• rust and the wonders of naval jelly & keeping a van rust free
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:32:29 -0800
  I'm going to do regular body inspections for rust as long as I own my Vanagon to keep the body rust free. Does...
• Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
  Historical mailing list - ray
  Fri, 19 May 2006 15:14:49 -0700
  ...BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE-25-FULL-BODY-KIT...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:38:09 -0600
  ...Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > > > > Hi Volks: > > > > There are important developments in autobody technology that make it much > > simpler to do body repairs...
• Found these For Sale in Rochester, NY
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:49:22 -0600
  ...The interior is in great shape and the body is excellent. '93 EuroVan, 54K miles, 5-cylinder, auto tranny, 7 passenger seating. Body looks...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 17:54:03 -0800
  ...Good one! It would be neat to see what the van >> body we saw come >> >> together looks like now... >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Andrew Grebneff >> >> Dunedin, New Zealand...
• Re: Blus Star-Real or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:13:20 -0700
  ...it's a shame to waste any good body/chassis . they are endlessly repairable really. I regard the Vanagon as the best overall VW...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:06:38 -0500
  ...I doubt that I will replace them after > > I send van to body shop for restoration. I will likely go back to non-GL...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:56:37 -0400
  ...On Thu, August 15, 2013 10:09 am, Mark McCulley wrote: > My throttle body is pretty much shot and I'm tired of messing...
• Re: Looking for a good body shop in Seattle.
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 10:31:20 -0700
  ...Looking for a good body shop in Seattle. Ty: Um, isn't your Caddy a VW? Alan '81 VW Pickup (aka Caddy) '87 VW...
• bodywork
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 15:21:11 -0800
  Can anyone recommend a good book/instructions on basic body work? Last month I went skiing to Alpine Meadows. A day after I came...
• Re: throttle valve switch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:34:05 -0700
  Remove the air cleaner housing to better get at the throttle body. There is a gasket under the TB, and if it is pretty...
• Re: Body insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:39:10 -0700
  ...On 9/11/14, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/vanagon-body-insulation-idea/ -- Neil n Blog...
• Throttle Body/Air Filter Q
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 15:23:45 -0500
  Does anyone know of an aftermarket or VW made large(er) bore throttle body for the Wasserboxer 2.1? And, does anyone have any...
• Re: Wanted: Rust free Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 11:30:17 -0400
  ...Vanagon, Syncro,or Camper, what have you. > Body must be rust free. Nothing else matters > Only minor body damage, ever, or ever been repaired...
• Re: New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan Brideau
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:58:47 -0400
  ...New Body Panels >I remember seeing a site that had new panels for Vanagons, just recently. >Do > any of you out there have a...
• Re: Super Blue
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 12:44:18 -0700
  ...Is there any mitigating reason why I shouldn't use this stuff? thanks </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html>
• Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:43:29 -0400
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• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 11:24:55 -0700
  You might look in the Bentley manual, as I think there is a section on how all the body attachments fit. I'd guess...
• Re: bra installation on '88 and newer Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 04:24:29 -0500
  On my '91 Carat the rubber seal is easily pushed away from the trailing edge of the front body panel allowing the hooks to...
• Re: WTB Fiberglass Body Molding that goes under the Gas Cap behind the passenger door
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:49:03 -0700
  ...WTB Fiberglass Body Molding that goes under the Gas Cap behind the passenger door > Hello everyone, > > I am looking for the Fiberglass Body Molding...
• Re: parts are parts?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:32:22 -0600
  ...This makes sense as the larger windows necessitated eliminating this body feature. The front doors are also different. > >I cannot explain it any better...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 20 May 2001 09:54:32 -0700
  ...rebuilding throttle body > Good point. The obvious choice is JBWeld. Try it. Check it out in about a > year and let us know if...
• Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:36:45 -0400
  ...I heat-stripped the wires right back flush to the connector body. The two outer wires were in very shaky shape a quarter inch...
• Re: Vanagon autobody question
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 23:03:07 -0500
  Sorry, Eric, lead would be an incredible amount of work and it was usually used on lapped body seams, not butted ones. I think...
• Need a rear bumper filler
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
  Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:41:53 -0800
  ...body.� It needs to be placed or put in before the bumper is replaced on my vanagon.� My Westy is at the body shop...
• Re: vanagon images
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:06:13 -0800
  ...More like mechanical drawings of the Vanagon body. I have seen icons and favicons of this, but I'm looking for large images. TIA...
• Body and Paint
  Historical mailing list - Don Thompson
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 17:08:57 -0400
  ...basd but I don"t know what kind of rapair to ask for at hte body/paint shop. Thanks Don Thompson 93 EV GL
• Re: Somthing is up! Sharan
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 22:22:14 EST
  ...and I saw one that had a camper body on it instead of a utility body...it looked like it was a factory conversion...
• 2.1 l. thermo body o-ring size?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 17:37:08 -0700
  ...I am replacing the o-ring between the thermostat body and the engine on my '87 VANAGON. The one I removed is now stretched...