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• '89 Westy Transmission Swap - Help Please!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Feb 1995 11:32:35 -0600
  ...it does anyone need anything? The body on this van is rust free and the engine needs work (I haven't decided about keeping...
• Re: Sound damping product
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:57:36 -0800
  ...I am set up to spray these products and have no idea how they would work if not sprayed. dylan ________________________________ From: Troy <colorworks@GCI...
• 1969 camper needs good home
  Historical mailing list - Christie Moritz
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 14:42:21 EST5EDT
  ...Asking price is $1000 -- which would hopefully leave someone with enough money budgeted to get some of the body work done. I'd appreciate...
• Re: bad ground on radiator fan motor
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:52:37 -0700
  ...Can I just attach > the wire to the body of the fan with a carefully placed screw? If not what > would be the best...
• Re: welding references in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:22:38 -0800
  On engine parts or the body? "Krusinski, Kurt" wrote: > > I need some careful welding work done on my Vanagon in Seattle. Anybody > have any...
• FS: 1981 Rabbit diesel, cheap beater car!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 12:27:36 -0500
  ...runs great! It has AC, 4 speed trans, straight body, needs a little minor work. Red in color, cloth seats. First $500 takes it...
• Re: google search and the archives
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:37:16 -0500
  ...Yes, when the web search works, it works perfectly. For some people (including me) it times out 90% of the time instead of working...
• I'm baaack with a question...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:58:06 EST
  ...stop working, power driver side window got seized up, the plastic A/C ducts start cracking/crumbling, horn quits working... But the body, engine...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:31:13 -0600
  ...operated TB switch for my '88 but > knowing that HDPE likely works (untested?) is really helpful. > > Do you see HDPE wearing well over the...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:49:30 -0700
  ...Angus On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 9:04 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > The little vacuum port on the throttle body...
• Re: Front Bumper-Bent From The Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:10:51 -0700
  ...I keep saying ..........it almost is not possible to get really , really good body and paint work done, no matter what you pay even...
• Re: Trottle body switch- What is it for?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:15:24 -0800
  ...They disconected the >trottle body switch and it now works fine, but they did not know what the >purpose of the switch is. Should...
• Re: Play in throttle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 06:32:07 EST
  ...of the throat of the throttle body as the bearing surface - ha, ha - that did not work !! Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87...
• 84 Vanagon: $200 (was: I love VWS)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 01:16:15 EDT
  ...great body for sale, its blue and white > and has a radio and tape player, Needs alot of engine work, Overhaul > Suspension work Etc...
• Re: Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:01:22 -0500
  ...body shop to do mine, and for about $7 to > 800.00 I turned it into a respectable looking vehicle doing the > work myself...
• Re: Salvage title
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:01:18 +1300
  ...the body is the main thing. You can replace the trans, engine etc... but a rusty body is on borrowed time, no matter what...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:00:02 +0000
  ...i used to work at a bodyshop >and we >installed alot of bodykits...had to make mod's all the time to get some...
• Re: Body Paint materials
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:42:01 -0700
  ...It worked fine, for a while. I hindsight, it likely had a clog on the air intake or some such. I just figured it...
• Re: Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:10:13 -0400
  Now my linkage is absolutely perfectly set on the throttle body..if i turn it in and all, my throttle body begins to open...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:17:36 -0800
  ...NO! This is a simple everyday job in a body shop where they pull it out with dent puller, with those pins spot welded...
• 83 body work saga goes on
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 14:22:44 EST
  ...I've been working with coke cans and Bondo to build it up, but due to my work schedule, I can only do this...
• 87 Vanagon For Sale / N. Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Jan Swartzendruber
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 14:07:35 -0400
  ...138,000 Body Style: Van Color: Burgundy 4 -Cylinder engine 4-Speed Manual Transmission Clock, RPM meter, all gauges work Stereo and cassette player...
• Subaru boxer diesels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 6 May 2003 22:17:18 +1200
  ...2003, Primedia Business Magazines and Media</font></div> <div><br></div> <div><br></div> <div>Subaru is working on prototype engines</div> </body> </html>
• Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:49:19 -0700
  ...Has some body dings, definitely not perfect but it runs good, has working AC, new canvas 3 window top and like all vans lots...
• Phila. area VW pros?
  Historical mailing list - Shell Stephanie
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 18:04:05 -0400 (EDT)
  We are (we hope) about to buy a 1965 Bus which will be in need of some body work and a new paint job...
• FS: 85GL
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 23 May 2002 23:50:16 -0400
  ...the lines but otherwise works) > heads have been resealed > interior is in excellent condition > auto tranny > needs brake work > body is rusty > has a...
• Leaking slider windows
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 11:43:42 -0700
  The 2 side, slider windows on my 87 vanagon were recently removed for body work. Reinstalled with new seals. Both windows leak, so retried...
• Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:20:12 -0700
  ...I am still scouting around for someone to help me with body work and now for helping replace the canopy. Andree
• FS 1953 Kombi in Ontario
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 11:09:49 -0400
  ...1953 Kombi- new floor, needs body work (editors comment <grin>) have almost everything. Brantford,Ontario (519) 759-5874 $900.00 Note: looking at the...
• Re: 74 Bus FS in WI
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Aug 1996 09:45:56 -0500
  ...We decided to get the newer bus because I >don't have the time right now to do the body work on the old...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 19 Jul 1997 to 20 Jul 1997
  Historical mailing list - JP Nicholls
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 09:20:55 +0100
  ...useful to know if the messages in the body are replies or original questions. Keep up the good work, JP NIcholls / jpnicholls@lucent.com
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 01:18:10 -0500
  i worked on a 84 westy with auto trans this summer with the second handle at the rear of the slider. on this model...
• Re: speaking of skylights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 22:48:53 -0600
  ...Availabe at any body shop supply house. It works wonder's on dull, and scratched paint too--
• Radiator fan switch
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 13:24:01 -0400
  ...replaced the radiator and condenser (after some body work) and am having trouble with the fan coming on. Turning on the A/C gets...
• Re: Rust in the seams
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 14:44:13 -0400
  ...Is this the only way? I am not a body-work expert, but common sense tells me that if you don't take care...
• (fwd) FS: Diesel Vanagon Camper 82
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 09:07:22 -0600
  ...Excl. body & interior, New 1900 Turbo Diesel Engine, cruise 65, 28 mpg. new LT tires, 129 K mi. Fully serviced, Has working Auxiliary Diesel...
• Re: SA grill update lenses
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:36:18 -0500
  ...work? > > TIA, > > Troy > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body...
• Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 08:08:28 +0000
  ...gave the shocks a huge workout. This is because the tires were moving up & down while the body stayed stationary and all of the...
• Re: model makers - mod. new beetle into van
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:21:03 -0500
  ...increasing cider > production at work), but this article came my way > > http://www.korkutvarol.com/Microbus1.html Very nice work... VW should talk to...
• High Beam Blue Light Inoperative
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:39:53 -0800
  � I had the high beam switch replaced last summer on my '87 westie.� Afterward, the high beams worked great, and the blue indicator light...
• Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:52:13 -0800
  ...The beam must aim 15cm lower >> than the lens. >> Well, for 10 feet this should work, too (if i recall correctly...) >> ;-) >> >> Regards >> Raimund >> >> >> >> Am...
• Re: throttle body fun
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 9 May 2010 23:18:14 -0500
  ...throttle body fun On 9-May-10, at 2:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > > a concern I have is that a worn TB...
• Re: H-4 Euro headlights question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:13:21 -0800
  ...The beam must aim 15cm lower >> >>>> than the lens. >>>> Well, for 10 feet this should work, too (if i recall >>>> >> correctly...) >> >>>> ;-) >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Raimund >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> Am...
• Rear jack point protector
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:02:16 -0700
  Hi, Thread on samba about body creasing in hard worked syncros had Derek drew bringing up the jacking point/trailing arm outer mount protectors...
• LEEANN, 85 will not start
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 28 May 2001 15:11:05 -0700
  ...As it turned out, it was the connection between the battery and the body that was not up to standard. Even the auto electricians...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:53:25 -0700
  ...It was suggested that a separate ground strap be installed between the AFM and the body, or perhaps it was the engine block (which...
• LVC: Insurance repair choice
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:14:10 -0500
  ...I can take the care to one of their affiliated body shops and they will pay them directly except for the deductible. Work is...
• Re: ~2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 23:02:30 -0500
  ...to the body. 1987 Syncro Westy TDI, 700,000 km. FULL Syncro, none of that goofy crap or disconnects. VC still working fine, BTW...
• Wheel well aftermarket???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 21:38:08 -0400
  ...While I know I need some reconstructive body work I was wondering if there are any sort of aftermarket wheel/fender flares-fiberglass?. Sincerely...
• FS: white '89 Syncro - $3900 obo
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 19:35:38 EST
  ...White, w/ black fiberglass bumpers, Alloy wheels, power mirrors, power windoes, pwr doorlocks..working A/C. grey weekender interior. 130k on body, 20k on...
• Re: THIS DOESN'T WORK!! (was, Re: Using Google Groups to archive messages)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Dutcher
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:22:46 -0800
  ...To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Heating van at night
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:00:06 -0700
  ...Works great! I didn't know they were so affordable.........time to upgrade to something more expensive! Miguel ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:06:49 -0400
  ...In my 37 years driving company cars I have had several get damaged and need body work. In almost every case the work was...
• Re: THIS DOESN'T WORK!! (was, Re: Using Google Groups to archive messages)
  Historical mailing list - Pickle (wes)
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:02:10 -0500
  ...pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@GMAIL.COM> > >> But thinking it actually works misleads people into thinking the answer they're looking for isn't >> there, just...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:21:39 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Volks- > > Quick one for those in the know: > > * Body shop initially told me that they could shape the front panel (below...
• Bike Rack--Thule Speedway 2
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:49:27 -0800
  ...would work? ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of...
• Body Seam Filler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:06:23 PDT
  ...One of the problems is that those seams were filled with body seam >filler at the factory and it impedes the Krown/Rust Check...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:51:45 -0700
  ...Book time for CV Joint work? Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:24:21 -0400
  ...am I right in thinking that the way these things work is by supplying a tiny bit more air to the throttle body and...
• Hard start, cold and warm (1.9)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 May 2006 21:47:43 -0400
  ...of work on that engine so i'm tired and out of idea's... for tonight!!! could i blame the throttle body????? Best regards...