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• Re: Brakes noisy
  Historical mailing list - Sylvie et Germain
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:52:49 -0400
  What is disc-quite? ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil cain" <bearsvw2000@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 9:33...
• Re: How to fix...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:22:13 -0700
  ...The plate is riveted onto the plastic. Now, the plastic maybe already done and best to buy a new one. If you can fix...
• Seat
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:55:00 EST
  ...swivel seat the metal plate and the track stay on the van if you remove the track from the original seat the whole metal...
• Service shops in CA --FS in San Antonio-Has anyone seen this?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:27:40 -0600
  ...PO says had work done by Van Cafe and you can see the OLD VOLKs license plate. Any background on this van, please. > > ----- Original...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:03:42 -0800
  ...Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 8...
• Re: [Syncro] Solvent / Chemical Guru needed - Sikaflex-227 removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:33:07 -0500
  ...At any rate you can draw the wire under the plate and with straight or sawing motion it should separate from the van. Remove...
• Re: Do I have a Broken Clutch?????
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 19:07:50 -0500
  ...pressure plate. Now that's what I call a real clutch kit! I replaced the clutch components and all was well. Gary ----Original Message...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 19:42:10 -0800
  ...bring this hole back to it's original ID. If so...... > > Weld or bolt a steel plate on? Or..... > > Shape a piece of steel...
• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:53:31 EST
  ...Apparently, he said there was a problem with resonance due to the length of the pipe in the original configuration. I will try to...
• Re: what do I need for better brakes on 85
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:15:31 +0000
  ...And never pry drums off with a lever between the drum and backing plate. It will never be the same. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:52:03 -0700
  ...On 9/9/2013 10:54 AM, Project Pat wrote: > Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev > the...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:41:54 -0500
  Chris, Dennis is da man! You mentioned a;"thermostatic plate adapter ". I'm not sure what that is. I am also in the process...
• Re: wearing down my westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 13:49:34 -0700
  ...BEFORE you loosen the screws get a magic marker and mark the outline of where the plate lies in its original position. This insures...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 08:04:16 -0700
  Hey Alistair, Can you make one for my pocket protector too? ;p (It's Friday!!!) Steven 91 Westy > ------ Original message------ > From: Alistair Bell > Date...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 7 Apr 2012 19:28:02 -0500
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 20:46:46 -0500
  ...makes the slave cylinder return to its original "upright" position? Is it simply the clutch pressure plate? If so, why do other car manual...
• Re: Wanted: 2.0 engine for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:09:15 -0700
  ...Since the original engine is missing, the cover plate sheet metal is also needed. Budd Premack 91 GL, 86 Syncro Land of Sky-Blue...
• PROpane tank tag welded
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:03:07 -0700
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:53 AM Subject: Re...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:21:57 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 11:20...
• Re: What where & why ? Thanks Everyone !!!
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:39:08 +0000
  THANKS EVERYONE !!! & while were on the subject ... ;o) Also, I've included a link to my 85's plate. for previous posts on the...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:36:49 -0400
  ...flex plate to break-up? Any suggestions on a course of action? Thanks, Jack R. Friends 90 Westy in Grand Ledge MI. -----Original Message...
• Re: shifter bushing kit
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:47:06 -0700
  ...There is a metal plate with two 10mm nuts. First mark the location of the plate so you will have a reference point, then...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:00:18 -0600
  ...I had to use a grinder to make the plate fit the frame just right. Next, I attached the frame to the plate using...
• Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:59:56 -0700
  ...On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 10:51 AM, John C... <jcarp1910@gmail.com> wrote: > *I had this plate on my 85 back in...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:52:36 -0500
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:57:38 -0400
  ...In my version, I used an original Westy table knob to secure the table, and a tiny flat plate strategically welded to stabilize the...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 17:25:06 -0800
  ...Like cameras, audio deck face plate, satellite receiver, guns, drugs, etc. Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
• Re: 356 brake drum pricing advice
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 17:56:01 -0500
  ...DM&FS -----Original Message----- From: Robert LaPorte <BusNutBob@aol.com> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, September 29, 2000...
• Re: alternators, voltages, rebuild, idiocracy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:17:35 -0600
  ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Starter removal
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Tue, 7 Aug 2012 15:41:45 -0500
  ...12px">Don't you have an adapter plate that your starter is mounted <BR>to? The close tolerance of some of those plates can...
• Re: Just when you think you have seen it all....
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:30:54 -0400
  That's why my post said "must be the same in Washington" Thanks, Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annie" <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:47:56 -0800
  ...That's a pretty offensive comment... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of kenneth wilford (Van-Again...
• Re: Overflow reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:54:47 -0800
  ...On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 3:25 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Vanagon reserve coolant bottle for behind the license plate...
• Re: high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:12:27 -0700
  Where are you measuring the oil pressure? In the case or at a bypass plate? If bypass plate It's the filter. Stuart -----Original...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:16:25 -0800
  ...I'm sure you know this, but one original reason the older > Honda engines rotated CCW: they were installed in RH drive vehicles. > > My...
• Re: Why won't my engine go in?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 14:22:55 -0700
  ...Why won't my engine go in? It's an inline-4, has a KEP adapter plate on it, all 4 studs on the...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:54:53 -0700
  ...I'm guessing the Doka on eBay was brought in by a German resident for use in the US, hence the German plates, because...
• Aux battery removal
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:17:24 -0700
  ...The Bentley and the original user manual that I have do not mention anything about the rectangular plate overlapping the aux battery cavity (and...
• 83 Waterboxer for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 16:24:49 CDT
  ...paint lines/ The interior is original and is like new. Mechanical - has new brakes and muffler. Clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and trans main...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:13:05 -0500
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Annual Vehicle Tax
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 13:36:01 -1000
  ...62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720 808-935-5557 808-935-0066 (fax) hotlava@interpac.net www.volcanoscapes.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill N...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 17:56:23 -0800
  Sorry ' made mistake in last message…set the striker plate more forward than original when testing first….. Alistair > On Dec 3, 2022, at 4...
• Re: Trailing arm replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:15:05 +0000
  ...I had modified the arms , a welded angled spring plate. Seems to w= ork so far :-) Blog post here https://shufti.blog/2022/07...
• Re: Wow no junkmail, only Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:53:09 -0500
  ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.andyshotsauce.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Removing Rear Springplate (revision!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 10:12:59 -0700
  ...This may not guarantee that the original relationship is preserved but will certainly be better than starting from scratch when resetting the torsion on...
• Fw: Re: tire jack + extra lighting
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:53:19 -0500
  ...Went to a junk yard and pulled the light and | the metal plate that backs up the light. Took out the headliner (a job),
• Re: boy or girl?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:05:52 -0600
  ...s, unless for some good reason-I tried to reuse the original plates on my Westy w/ permission of the PO, but DMV wouldn...
• Re: not mine CHEVY V6 ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:22:03 -0800
  ...Not sure if it was originally a Westy. It had Maryland plates IIRC. Now has California plates. I was told by former owner that...
• Re: Passenger seat swivel base is loose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:45:47 -0800
  ...That's a pretty offensive comment... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > kenneth wilford (Van-Again...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:43:08 -0400
  ...when the plate > > to which mark refers pushes against the shift rod slightly enough to > > partially disengage the gear under load. > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• Re: vesty qvestions
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:10:59 -0500
  ...plate indicates the year built, Westy conversion type and the serial # of that conversion for the year indicated. Scott '91 GL DDoor ----- Original Message...
• Re: Crumbling Flue Vent Cover
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:16:59 -0700
  ...a flat steel (stainless? painted?) plate screwed into place > using the 3 existing screws seal well enough against original rubber > gasket? Just caulk as...
• Re: Power Mirror Insert
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:23:47 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Wilhite" <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:37 AM Subject: Power...
• Re: random questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:01:16 -0500
  ...front license plate? I don't really want to drill holes in the front bumper. Suggestions? Have someone make one that originates under the...
• Re: overflow hose -84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 07:19:53 -0700
  ...Yes, the original was just long enough for that route with little to spare and the end on the expansion tank got frayed and...
• Re: Parts needed for "Auto Stop" Propane Fill Valve
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 20:07:56 -0400
  ...Wendy & John '85 Westy, "S-CAPE" What we had to do was take the tank off, sand it all down, remove the ID > plate...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 2 May 2001 07:21:06 -0700
  ...The brackets do come with backing plates; the outer plate resembles a section of heavy duty [car] rail and fastens to the pop top...
• Re: Friday flammables
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:00:00 -0500
  ...Ever heard of a vapor bomb? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com www.grow-sun.com -----Original...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 15:00:37 -0500
  ...I have the proper shims, thrust washer etc which I > > would use from the original "manual" controlled engine. Please advise if > > not. > > Thanks > > Rick > >
• Re: Can't figure out the clutch
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 15 May 2014 22:04:06 -0400
  ...broken down into big chunks and was stuck in the pressure plate. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...