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• Right-side head removal,2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Sanford Scholten
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:23:44 +0000
  ...Removing the rocker arm assembly was impossible, as the broken arm's jagged end caught on the valve guide/spring. As gentle persuasion didn...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Joe Curro
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:53:54 -0400
  ...I am looking to replace the entire sink basket strainer assembly, including the little collar that the basket sits in. I noticed in an...
• Re: diesel pump parts
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 17:33:09 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, the throttle lever assembly isn't in the greatest of shape. Consequently, the accelerator pedal is a bit tough to depress. I'm...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:56:11 EDT
  ...Pull out wires > from back of motor assembly (color coded). > > Now remove black motor mount base with smaller phillips screws. > > Then pull entire mirror...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:52:10 -0400
  ...This connects to the white wire on the Light Assembly >> Black Wire from light Assembly then gets connected to the a body >> ground? >> >> Is...
• Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 10:34:05 -0800
  ...used to push out the entire axle assembly with the CV out of the bearing assembly? Bentley shows some sort of a wheel puller...
• forward clutch assembly end-play
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 11:49:24 -0700
  ...Is the top of the pressure plate that distance below the wavy circlip that holds it in place when the forward clutch assembly is...
• Re: Windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 22:53:27 -0600
  ...It was a huge PITA to pull the assembly and replace it with a new one. Don't overtighten. Test. Don't fool with...
• Re: Vent Wing & Front Guide Channel
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:44:47 -0700
  ...Note that replacing the wing window assembly requires removing the window glass, which requires pulling ALL the window weather seal parts and pulling the...
• Front Westy table (Vanagon) to sell
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Tue, 5 May 1998 21:08:38 -0400
  Hi, My front neigbhour have a complete front table assembly (table, pipe and bracket) to sell. It's a beige one (maybe year 1982...
• electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 18:46:28 -0700
  You know, good old 95% ethanol or 95% isopropanol works real well as a cleaner for the carbon track/copper arm assembly in the...
• Re: wipers won't stay tight
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Fri, 15 Dec 2000 15:48:44 -0600
  ...Anyone know if I'll need to replace the whole wiper assembly to get another bolt? aaron in eau claire, wi 83.5 westy
• Re: broken mirror
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:16:46 EST
  ...Is it possible to get a mirror replacement or will I have to change the whole assembly? >> The mirror (by itself) is replaceable. Costs...
• A little "engine assembly" help, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 08:45:12 -0700
  Thanks to all that responded to my question. I figure I've got the correct seal in there, after all. I just *hate* the...
• Re: Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 14:17:42 -0500
  Also check the intake snorkel assembly. These are exactly the symptoms of a collapsed (or lining collapsed) intake tube. The van will slowly accelerate...
• Re: WTB driver side door latch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:27:49 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Jim Felder wrote: > The flat assembly that goes inside the door. Not the handle. > > Anyone? Shipping...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:20:30 -0400
  ...I removed the top bolt and the caliper assembly came off without to much effort. > > So now the top sliding assembly will not slide...
• Silly Me! ANSWER: How many 2WD Vanagons were assembled in Graz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:13:24 -0800
  ...Looking at the serial number on the door post this morning, I noticed that it, too, bears the "G" (Graz) assembly code. So, we...
• Anyone want a sunroof for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:26:49 EDT
  ...What I would like to do is to either cut the roof off for someone to come and pick the assembly for putting on...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
  ...The shelf cleanly drops into the original sunroof sealing grooves and goes over the end of the blower assembly. The blower assembly is bolted...
• Re: '77 Bus (with 78 Engine) Clutch pedal doesn't return
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 17:39:46 -0500
  ...It was very common for them to fail in front where the pedal assembly bolts to the frame. You can't see it without...
• Re: Horn ring replacement...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 14:10:40 -0400
  ...The >wiper for the horn is attached at the lower right, next to the >assembly screw, and then it lifts "up" from the plate...
• Looking for parts (sliding door handle assmelby&Washer mounts)
  Historical mailing list - John Barry Kennedy
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 23:55:42 -0700
  ...I need the sliding door assembly and the 2 windshield washer mounts spindal things. ( dont know what they are called) If you have a...
• Re: Disabling Oil Warning Buzzer - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:56:09 -0500
  ...flexible, blue printed circuit) and remove the L-shaped oil buzzer assembly completely from the speedo head. Why would you want to remove it...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:44 -0700
  ...The radius rod attaches to bottom of the adaptor. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate...
• Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:29 -0700
  ...tank' to >> fix..... > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Leak at faucet base
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 11:53:40 -0700
  It might be a leak in the plastic of the faucet assembly itself, and that probably means buying a new one, but to remove...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:48:58 -0800
  ...My 82 diesel Westy has an 85 front air box/heater assembly installed in it. Much better! The controls on the 82 heater are...
• Re: Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:05:59 -0700
  ...The lower bolt slid in and out very easily. > >The top sliding assembly will not move. It appears to be seized or >locked in...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:36:49 EDT
  ...I'm missing one of the tail light assembly mounting screws so I paid a visit to my friendly ACE Hardware to see if...
• WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:56:12 -0800
  I am sick of the lousy rectangular headlights of my '87 Westy. But I can't afford the fabulous upgrade options from our valued...
• Re: Please no politics.. Stop NOW!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:25:52 -0500
  ...Hineline wrote: >I'm still waiting for someone to speculate on whether it's okay for me >to leave a baywindow drum brake assembly...
• lubricating the cluch pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:08:48 -0800
  ...Has anyone worked on the clutch pedal or master cylinder before? Is there some trick to getting access to this assembly? -Mark McCulley
• One wheel trailer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Sat, 2 May 1998 14:21:53 -0700
  ...s? Either complete or parts (can work with just the wheel assembly....I know that theyer out there gathering rust...If anyone can help...
• Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 15:54:27 -0700
  Is it true that the stabilized bar, where it bolds into the lower control arm with bushings, should be tightened upon reassembly only when...
• WTB: Window Regulator - Electric - Passenger Side
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:53:51 -0400
  Need a passenger side power window regulator assembly- w/o motor....my motor's OK. Question: Is it more advisable to spring for a...
• where is A/C fan motor speed resistor in 88 Westy? How to R&R ..
  Historical mailing list - Frank Yonkers
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 20:47:57 -0400
  ...Is it inside the evaporator assembly? Anyone dug one of these out before, looked through the Bently book and didn't see anything about...
• WTB: Headlight Assy, Door Drip Rails, Armrest
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:31:03 -0700
  ...Driver Side Headlight Assembly (inner and outer lights). May be interested in individual lights as well, if you have. Front Door "Drip Rail" Molding...
• Auto shifter LED lamp conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:52:00 -0800
  ...These lights are on all the time, so I'm reluctant to replace the special light assembly which apparently is dealer only and also...
• Pat Sloan: please p-mail me. :)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:34:44 -0700
  ...Maybe you're not on the list anymore. (?) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:36:37 EDT
  Are we talking about the ignition switch? See Bentley 94.4. that the electrical system-lights section. Basically you have to drill a release...
• bleeding failure!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:11:14 -0800
  Bleeding the brakes after pedal assembly fix... rears went well, front caliper nipples both sides broke off. arggh got one caliper in workshop, starting...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:48:57 -0800
  ...then remove the booster from the pedal assembly. Someone in there you need to get the clutch master cylinder from the pedal assembly unbolted...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 17:03:26 -0700
  ...Don't know how old (or if it's old) the fuel is. > > Thanks > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Drivers door hinge assembly - spot welds failed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 12:57:54 -0400
  ...Clamping the hinge assembly to the door skin, each hole was then filled using a mig welder. Surface grinding, primer and touch up with...
• Re: Etka helped needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 04:55:41 -0800
  ...Can someone confirm that this is an = > oil breather assembly for a 1.9l motor? The other is 391 117 090 2, = > which I...
• Re: Looking for 4mm by 1.0 threads per mm tap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2016 09:30:33 -0500
  ...Looking for 4mm by 1.0 threads per mm tap These are the screws that hold the wiper assembly to the dash valance(?). Karl...
• 85 Vanagon/rear window spray nozzle + removing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 10:31:03 -0400
  ...In trying to resuscitate the rear window washer (all pumps working) I disassembled everything easily until I got to the nozzle assembly itself. It...
• Re: Rear heater core replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:05:19 -0800
  ...After removing the vent cover I removed the entire assembly, 4 screws that attach the unit to the floor, one electrical connection and the...
• Etka helped needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 22:53:10 -0600
  ...Can someone confirm that this is an oil breather assembly for a 1.9l motor? The other is 391 117 090 2, which I...
• Loctite 518 uses on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:12:38 -0600
  ...The local Subie tech says it's great for assembly of the subie motors however. DM&FS
• Re: 5 speed DX trans, which mount holes?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:00:22 -0700
  ...50/50 chance I guess... ;-) > That's secret information, meant only for the guys on the assembly line. Knowlessmen such as ourselves are not...
• Re: mufflers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 12:55:00 MDT
  ...I am rebuilding my exhaust/heater assembly > (thank God the exchangers are still solid :) ) and I am buying most of the > parts from our...
• WTD help finding a few parts for a splitty
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sat, 4 Nov 1995 15:12:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...i need another frot bow for a sunroof assembly. i also need a set of door handles for a 66 bus. push button type...
• Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 07:11:10 -0400
  ...type with just one switch? Can I just move the whole assembly (throttle body with switch attached from a 1985 to an older 1984...
• p/s wiring
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 23:21:18 EDT
  ...wire that attaches to the switch on the power steering pump assembly itself. The wire to the boost valve (from the lower contact on...
• Headlight adjuster parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 21:59:05 -0600
  Hey all, I need the white caps that snap into the headlight assembly, and then accept the round ball/head of the adjuster screws...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:53:06 +0000
  Actually....once you are inside Rear Taillight assembly, I think it would be easy to line reflective backspace with spray adhesive and good old...
• Re: Testing Generator and Volt. Reg.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Wed, 12 Apr 95 14:02:29 PDT
  ...The complete fan/generator assembly should then pull out with a bit of effort. If you have the removable cover on the top of...
• Re: Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:59:56 -0400
  ...It's not hard to remove the valve cover and inspect the rocker assembly to see if anything has loosened. > > -Mark > >> On Jun 18...