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• Re: control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Henning, Eric
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 11:49:43 -0400
  Frank Condelli wrote: > My '87 Westy's upper contril arm bushings are loose, well just one is > actually, on the right side, the front...
• Re: Need Grill in Southern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:36:45 -0500
  Hi Greg, I have been meaning to install my South African upper and custom lower grills on my syncro so I would have a...
• Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:44:13 -0800
  ...I have upper and lower cylinder o-rings: thin green ones and thick black ones. Which are the upper and lower? b. Does any...
• Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:52:58 -0800
  ...The problem is that when the upper bunk is folded > out to its fully extended length, there's just enough room that a child...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Freese
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 18:19:34 -0800
  I have.� With mixed success.� Check out the west systems stuff.� A different level.� But still needs good prep.� Sent from Yahoo Mail on...
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:38:23 -0600
  ...Will the upper and lower grills from a 1986 Vanagon fit an 1982 Vanagon, also its a diesel if that matters? Thanks in advance...
• Bus route
  Historical mailing list - Gary Davis
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 08:33:10 GMT
  >-CAN.ON.OTT 4 >-CAN.ON.TOR 9 Why don't we upper Canadian Volks Folks get together for a bus route? Any ideas...
• Need Parts 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 15:40:32 -0500
  Volks/Vendors, I need the 2 upper/2 lower radiator shock mounting bolts for 1982 Diesel Westy. Thanks Mark B. Magee 87GL 82 Diesel...
• Re: Alternate storage Areas Was: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:35:50 -0800
  ...The space behind the upper bunk: On my camper, when the rear hatch opens, there is a shelf above the opening. That is the...
• Making the Upper Bunk Comfy
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 19:57:59 -0700
  While I'm at it-- Here's my solution for a snug, comfy upper bunk that's free of annoying gaps in the mattress...
• Re: Even worse than a $70 for an upper bunk step!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 01:16:39 -0500
  ...Who in their right mind would pay $70 for an upper >bunk step ?!?!?!?!?!?!? > >To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > > >Subject line says it all... > > > >http...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 13:37:25 -0400
  ...I'd like to hang a shelf between the top's upper > struts -- a flat piece of wood, maybe, hung by ropes from a...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:24:14 -0700
  ...Replacing front upper body panel?> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Yes, I have done this. Not easy. I found one the same color at...
• Re: Coolant leaking at upper head nut
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:14:23 -0800
  ...Coolant leaking at upper head nut I agree, It's risky to touch it. Though, by the time that happens, things are pretty corroded...
• Re: Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:57:39 -0700
  That spot is a weak point and seen many crack there..Rt side upper fnt or left rear upper nut seepage with the factory...
• Upper Control Arm Bushing: Lemforder?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:15:35 -0700
  ...Pure speculation, as the squeeking I hear may not be a worn part, but in searching upper control arm bushing replacement, it seems that...
• Upper ball-joint replacement how-to online
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:51:06 -0500
  I had to replace one of the upper ball joints in my 1985 CrewCab last week. The boot had long ago ripped and the...
• Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:25:30 -0800
  ...Could you cut off the upper portion of the door (what, maybe the top 2 inches?) that covers the controls, leaving the bottom portion...
• clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:11:22 -0800
  Andy, Upper ball joint was easy to replace on my 87. They are not expensive if you get them from BD. I would suggest...
• Re: Part Check-Lower Grill
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 07:29:09 -0500
  ...If I can find a 'newer-looking' upper radiator grill too > that would be great. My price is lower than theirs ($79). But I...
• ? upper bunk step(s)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 09:24:38 EST
  I have yet to do an archive search, but wondered what simple solutions for improved access (besides just pushing off the front table bar...
• Fwd: [Syncro] Vanagon Westfalia Upper bunk Step
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 03:51:58 EDT
  forwarded as requested....attachment will probably get strip by the list server so email TK if you want the pic or me if you...
• Need Alternator Bracket--87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 10:02:20 EDT
  Hi all, I need the upper alternator bracket for an 87 Westy (the one that has a slot for adjusting/tightening the alt. belt...
• 87 Westy for sale in NY/NJ
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:33:06 -0500
  Volks, I'm selling a "fixer upper" 87 Westy on Ebay this week. For details, search for item 4607379670 at ebay.com or pmail...
• Re: Can I drain coolant from someplace more accessible?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:41:58 -0600
  ...the hoses to > the front heater and then drain from the upper radiator hose, > lowering it to just below the lower hose.  Then secure...
• Re: ADJUSTABLE RISING FUEL RATE REGULATOR for WBX and others to cure lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 6 May 2003 13:54:50 EDT
  ...When I was running an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, to get it to run good at the upper RPMs I had to turn the...
• Re: Anyone had to trim off the upper front window seals?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:23 -0500
  ...I >> simply can't fit the entire length of the upper piece in the space between >> the vent window rubber and the top of...
• Re: Westy roof
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:17:27 -0700
  ...Do what I did, and remove the upper bunk completely, cover the area with thin indoor/outdoor carpet, put some screw-eyes around the...
• Re: Upper bunk weight limit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:19:29 -0700
  ...Upper bunk weight limit? > > > I haven't the foggiest idea what they WeightLimit is on the UpperBunk ~ > Never really thought much about it ~ So...
• Re: Rear Brake Job, Observations.
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jan 97 07:27:22 PST
  To remove the upper return springs, I placed a common screwdriver tip into the springs and pushed towards the center to unclip the inner...
• exhaust studs/bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:48:58 -0600
  ...At 15.17 only studs are shown on the for both the upper and lower connections at the exhaust ports. At 26.9, it...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem and warm Surging--let me know if I'm confusing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:47:51 -0600
  ...Then from the cylinder head I continued the ground to the upper right of the engine compartment where I used to have my power...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:57:44 -0500
  ...advice on what exactly I should consider > replacing? Ball joints (upper and lower or just upper?), tie rod ends?, > bushings? > > Thx, > Mark > Seattle WA >
• Speedometer troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 20:17:48 -0500
  ...When I pulled the flexible shaft out of the upper housing and put it in the speedometer and twisted the shaft, the speedometer responded...
• Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:12:46 -0500
  ...Got the upper support in! What's left of the donors' rad cardboard is toast. Can I install this stuff after rad is in...
• Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 15:20:16 -0400
  I've got to pull two upper ball joints which are just spinning (have the bolts half out) and no Pickel fork. Any suggestions...
• WTB: Upper and Lower thermostat housing for '85
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Sun, 6 May 2012 14:09:34 -0400
  Betcha can't guess what happened to the old ones. Anyone out there have the two metal pieces they'd like to part with...
• Coolant leak(trickle)
  Historical mailing list - Rainer Zaechelein
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:09:34 EST
  ...miles that has just developed a coolant leak (trickle) emanating from the left side cylinder head at the upper cap bolt. Any suggestions? Rainer
• Camping on the Upper Sunshine Coast
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:41:01 EDT
  I I I I command you to prepare the way of the Vanagon !!!!! summers just around the next bend ! & It's always summer somewhere...
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 3 Sep 2018 19:35:09 -0400
  ...Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age > > > > Greetings V'all, > > > > On a recent camping trip, I noticed the seal around the upper right > > passenger...
• Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:32:02 -0700
  ...As long as they have a long wobble extension they should be able to get the upper pump housing bolts to the block removed...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:41:31 -0400
  ...Just be sure to keep the two allen head bolts installed on the upper control arm while you use the pickle fork to pull...
• Re: upper ball joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 05:04:55 -0600
  ...12:06 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > did one upper ball joint today. I was all set to have a nice time...
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 10:49:01 -0800
  ...Of note, I wish I'd done the upper arm bushings prior to alignment. These were worn beyond spec. Ain't hindsight grand? ;) Neil...
• Re: Tail light stuffing
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:14:01 -0700
  ...I led the wire through a plastic loop fastened at the upper driver's side corner, crossed the gap to the upper corner of...
• Speedo Cable question
  Historical mailing list - Peter Young
  Sat, 1 Mar 2008 23:41:45 -0500
  ...At BusDepot.com it would be cheaper just to buy the bypass cable than to buy the upper. What would happen if I bypassed...
• Re: bumps = knock, knock
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 10:32:33 -0800
  Sounds like upper control arm bushings. They're the ones that creak and groan like a sailing ship when you go over speed bumps...
• Parts for presents - Sweet!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:28:14 -0400
  The in-laws set me up for my birthday. Upper and Lower Ball joints and a new fuel tank!!!! Awesome! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL...
• Re: Headlight Adjuster Fix - Upper Outboard Corner
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 14 May 2009 09:10:29 -0700
  RE: NLA Headlight Adjusters Not ALL the adjusters seem to be NLA. Check with online vendors like Van Cafe, they still have all but...
• Re: sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 21:58:42 -0500
  > suspended it with a short length of monofilament from the > upper window rubber seal with a deck screw. Monofilament? Dog Poop? Laser level to...
• FS: complete fiberglass poptop assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 17:14:39 EDT
  ...complete fiberglass poptop section, top, luggage rack, all hardware, upper bunks, etc. easy conversion, no welding. must pick up in Southeast PA [text/html]
• Oops
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:24:14 -0700
  ...The box for question 1 is in the upper RIGHT corner of the puzzle. Doh. Maggie
• Re: Upper front grille
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 May 2018 14:44:48 -0400
  ...While doing so, I > > found the 2 mounts on the upper inside of the headlights are missing. A > > result of the Carolina crash, no...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 19:38:35 -0600
  "Is it stretched horizontally to cover the opening to the upper poptop area?" Yes Keith. The front of the blanket has 4 snaps, and...
• Installing Koni front shocks, which adaptors to use?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 14:47:02 -0700
  ...My current KYB's each have the upper nut, a large metal washer below the nut, and a large rubber donut below the washer...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:10:20 -0400
  ...some old cars use the same cupped steel washers for the upper bold of the > > shock absorbers. I went to a junk yard, open...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:51:18 -0500
  ...However, even with synthetic oils the oil is subjected to oxidation and nitration probably due to the high upper piston ring temperatures. Still 7...
• Re: Syncro Ball Joint/Squeaks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 12:53:12 -0300
  ...Unlike the regular vanagons, no grinding/rewelding is required to remove the upper bushings, making it a DIY job. Keep you posted when I...
• Oildipstick marks on 2L aircooled 82 gasoline engine
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 3 May 2004 09:16:47 +0200
  ...of capacity between notches? I guess that the upper notch is maximum engine oil? Or is it the upper twist? It seems to be...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:36:27 -0500
  Upper bushing failure is noticable. If they are not squeaking badly or loose and clunking most likely they are OK. I have come across...