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Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
Historical mailing list - al sinclair
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:17:24 -0800
...kids do the turkey if I swap the valve body, would the leaky-but-working one I pulled be a good candidate, or should...
Re: some vanagon applicable products from lee valley
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 7 Sep 2011 10:28:29 -0700
You saying it wouldn't work in your van David? :) alistair On 2011-09-07, at 9:39 AM, David Beierl wrote: > At 12...
Oil Cooler Locations ?
Historical mailing list - William R Donley
Sun, 3 Dec 1995 09:10:46 -0800 (PST)
...Anybody have a great spot that's worked for them? I'm considering the rear outside on the body, maybe with a fiberglass scoop...
Phriday Phun
Historical mailing list - Hotch
Fri, 10 Jan 1997 13:53:40 -0500
...Hey, what the heck, it's Phriday. -- Hotch 86 GL (I don't think they'll ever finish the body work) Philly hotch@netaxs...
'85 Westy For Sale!
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Fri, 14 May 1999 02:55:13 MDT
...92K miles Automatic transmission AC works Fresh paint (gold) Excellent interior and body Price is $6250.00 I can also be reached at 512...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 10:41:34 -0500
...I plan to do some exhaust header pipe welds today and get into some body work on my double cab eventually. I have lots...
Re: o/t scooters
Historical mailing list - Shaggy
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 02:15:50 -0800
...Shaggy 63' GL150 Vespa 70' 150DL Lambretta (apart at the bodyshop I work at for repaint( 56' Allstate 125cc cant wait to restore this...
83 Sunroof Vanagon for sale - fixer upper
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:24:43 -0600
...180K, four speed, needs mechanical work but this car has the biggest sunroof I've ever seen. Body not bad, no major dings. In...
Re: set 4 of hubcaps on ebay...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 21:08:07 EST
...ebay works :<) ya gotta make yer money somehow :<P ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com...
Re: Denver Body work?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:02:33 -0500
So there you are Joe....you had it coming :) No really I'm sorry to hear it happned. I have 3 Vanagons and each...
Re: Questions about Westies and Syncros
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 11 Aug 2000 20:54:58 PDT
...case?! I'm looking at my body (my Vanagon's, not mine) >seeing it needs some body work (though, admittedly, I do too!), the...
89 Vanagon Carat Weekender (no pop-a-top-a) FS in AL
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 28 Jan 2005 15:12:08 -0800
...no cracks. body has 140k, engine has 100k. w/ NO head leaks, very tight strong running motor. lots of new parts, work done by...
Several Questions about '85 Westy.
Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 13:08:52 -0500
...My wife and I would like to have what little rust there is on the body repaired and have the body repainted in it...
Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:44:29 -0500
...I'm > working on timing and note thatthe distributor cap seems to have a lot > of slop in its fitto the body--both side...
Re: Throttle body
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 00:27:31 -0500
...Throttle body > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > You beat me to it. > > I made a "nice" wood mallet out of bits from a cut...
Re: You've got it all figured out....and then this
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 03:25:54 +0000
Best wishes to your body shop guy, and you. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, 7:49:06 AM PST, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net...
I need to sell A Few Parts:
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 5 Oct 2004 12:51:19 -0700
...The shaft is tight and has very minimal wear on the body under the butterfly. It includes working throttle switch and a new TB...
Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 7 May 2007 11:42:27 -0700
...My understanding of body work is minimal, but that Haynes sounds interesting. With any luck, my brass repair/manufacturing experience will help! Neil. On...
Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:25:09 -0600
...Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > My work was done by a top rated local Collision One center that > specializes in BMW and Mercedes...
Re: engine dying while driving
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:19:18 -0400
...That would be sweet! If your throttle body isn't worn out the Bentley procedure works just fine. If the throttle body *is* worn...
Body work question
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:13:24 -0800
Volks- Quick one for those in the know: * Body shop initially told me that they could shape the front panel (below the grille/above...
Re: Van painting cost
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:37:35 -0600
I've got about$ 3k in my body and paint work out here in Omaha but I traded some labor for mechanical work on...
FS 91 Non Rusty Vanagon Shell for sale
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:17:04 -0500
...My project for stealing good body panels off this Colorado 1991GL Auto to graft on the rusty Syncro have been scraped. NOt hard to...
Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 May 2010 18:45:55 -0400
...fitting to the body stresses the o-rings and invites leaks. In a classic example of how folk medicine works, my success included sealing...
Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:18:20 EST
...because bodyshops generally dont like to guarantee anything ..too many variables.. its not like bolting on an alternator, and it either works or it...
Re: Rust Rot
Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 17:02:56 -0400
...and used in the automitive body business. You can buy it in three differest drying times for workability. It looks like it may be...
Re: 74 Camper Ad
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 10:16:10 -0400
...replaced, mech sound, nds some body >>work. >> $1500/OBO 703-448-9158/703-233-0026 >> >> VW '67 Transporter, could run $400 or best offer...
86 Vanagon GL for sale
Historical mailing list - Zac Schwarzbach
Wed, 1 Nov 2000 19:50:21 -0500
...Air Conditioning works. Small amount of rust on body. Van is in Rhode Island. Drop me an email if you are interested with your...
FS: 85' Digijet computer, throttle body, basically everything off the engine
Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
Sat, 17 Feb 2001 22:01:36 -0500
If anybody is interested I have a good working digijet computer and pretty much everything for a 1.9L engine. If anybody needs anything...
FS: 82 ASI camper, diesel, dead engine, Phoenix, AZ
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:50:34 -0600
...Poptop, clean rust free body, decent interior. Engine seized. 166K approx. Lots of recent work done. Email for pictures and more information. Make offer...
Re: grey stripe
Historical mailing list
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 03:18:09 EST
...the body panels, just below the windows. Thank you. > > your local sign shop/vinyl graphics shop can supply you with this.. chris (works at...
Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:00 -0500
...It can work harden and crack. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON...
Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:28:07 -0400
...Norwalk 71 WESTFALIA CAMPER, pop-up top, kitchen sink, icebox, am/fm cass, body in exc cond, new tires, brakes & exhaust, engine needs work...
Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:33:08 -0400
I doubt that a body shop will do the work for $750, given that we already know that a bumper costs $500.00 used...
Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:09:04 -0700
any air leak between air flow meter and throttle body sure fits the symptom. some terms may be mixed up a little. the throttle...
Re: Lower Vanagon Springs and Carat Body Kit
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Tue, 16 May 2000 16:31:20 -0700
...Lower Vanagon Springs and Carat Body Kit > I have a set of lower Vanagon springs that I would like to sell. These are > German...
fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:57:23 -0800
...The van came with evidence of some sealant around the edge between body and rubber, and this last summer I tried adding a bit...
Good Body Shops
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 6 Dec 1994 10:44:30 -0800 (PST)
Any recommendations on body shops in the Sacramento area? I got rear-ended on the way to work this morning :( I stopped at an...
Bulk Friendly ISPs, 10 Mil E-Addresses & Stealth Mass Mailer..
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 15:21:33 -0700
<HTML> <BODY> Email advertising WORKS! Email Advertise your product or website to millions for...
OUR 'maiden vogage' in 1985 camper - suggestions/help
Historical mailing list - Mercedes
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 21:27:42 -0600
...We had some body work done in the fall and it has been too cold to do any camping. HECK we have not got...
Stealth Mass Mailer, 10 Mil E-Addresses & Bulk Friendly ISPs..
Historical mailing list
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 15:06:23 -0700
<HTML> <BODY> Email advertising WORKS! Email Advertise your product or website to millions for...
Re: Bodywork page finish...
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 12 May 2004 13:59:55 -0400
...5/12/2004 -0400, The corruptor wrote: >http://www.benplace.com/body_work1.htm > >35 hours later, beautiful original VW brigh orange. >Can someone...
Re: grey stripe
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:00:34 -0600
3M makes a device that chucks up in a 1/4 or 3/8" drill called a " decal and auto body pin stripe remover...
Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank
Historical mailing list
Wed, 03 Jul 1996 22:23:52 -0400
...Jim, Glen, >From my experience in switching the '79 FI tank into the '73 non-FI body, the filled neck *on the tank* is...
Re: '88 GL intermittent ignition miss (second update)
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:16:28 -0700
...body><div>Yesterday I spoke with a fellow PNW Vanagon enthusiast who also works...
Re: Frozen engine
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:34:26 -0500
...Let the penetrant have it's time to work the rust's hold loose. Mike B. Now the engine will not turn . Not even...
Re: syncro single cab for sale--> now with working photos!!!
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 20 Jul 2004 07:13:05 -0400
...To bad it needs so much body work. I've got my hands full of all the body work that I want to do...
Re: You've got it all figured out....and then this
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:58:56 -0700
But I really do hope Your Body Guy gets through health prob’s OK ~ > On 10 Feb , 2024, at 8:44 AM, Richard Koerner...
Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:08:43 -0400
...The grey one I would sell for $500 as it has been repaired and worked over by my body guy and is ready to...
Re: Vanagon Seams
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:14:16 -0800
...Wurth AdhesiveFlex seam sealer has always worked great for me in the past. Here's a link to their web catalog: http://www.wurthusa...
Re: Idle Control System Explanation, please?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:32:53 -0700
...Install the new throttle body and work down the list from there. Be sure to check for vacuum leaks and clean all the engine...
Re: FW: Can somebody identify/explain these?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:29:33 -0600
...It would go a long way toward > explaining the location but I can't see that the van has ever had any body > work...
FS: Sacto Area, Westi tent! $200, '65 $150
Historical mailing list
16 Dec 96 07:52:40 PST
...Vanagon, great body, engine needs work $500/ofr 916-372-4820 '81, Vanagon, FI, clean int, gd body, needs fuel sys work, $600 ofr...
Re: Pinstripe Removal
Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:19:15 EST
Try a bodyshop supply house. I've used a spray on pin stripe and decal remover successfully. They also have a disc, like an...
Re: 84 Westfalia outside mirrors
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 23:52:31 EST
In the Bentley manuel under Body Accessories 66.3... It describes how to cut off a portion of the stop tabs on the mirror...
AFM: question re: compatibility
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:06:06 -0400
Has anyone ever tried a 2.1 AFM in a Digijet system? Just curious if it works, the larger air filter would be nice...
Possible Subaru conversion material
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 09:29:32 EST
...I haven't seen it. '91 SUBARU LEGACY SWG, wrecked in rear in January, everything works and car is running, body damage only. $500...
Re: getting seam rust repaired
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:02:36 -0400
...wrote: > Joy, show me a picture. > > I'm deep into it body work lately: > http://www.benplace.com/gerry2.htm > > Understand one thing, seam...
Re: awnings, what I've learned
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 May 1996 19:41:26 -0400
...I tried this setup with the A&E awning at an RV store and it >works fine. You just have to secure the ends...
Re: Trottle body switch- What is it for?
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:39:04 -0800
...They disconected the > trottle body switch and it now works fine, but they did not know what the > purpose of the switch is. The...