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• Hi Everybody!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Forstag
  Sun, 4 Jun 1995 19:02:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My wife Moe and I drive a '72 "California Conversion", which is yellow and rust currently, but will be a new coat of canary...
• Re: STOLEN - diesel westy in Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:54:27 -0700
  ...I wonder how many of them drive Vanagons... ;-) Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright '85 Jetta D '88 Westy 1.6TD 5...
• Re: Tightening Armrests
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 16:20:22 -0800
  ...to the flat plate isn't loose. If so then have it welded before reinstallation. When the bracket is secure drive in the pin...
• Re: tire jack + extra lighting
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:37:08 -0700
  ...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: funny note
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:30:18 +0000
  ...yes sir, no sir all the way and I drive away with no tickets. `thanks Officer/Trooper. although, if you notice the plate without...
• Re: speeding tickets?
  Historical mailing list - Isaiah
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:24:50 -0500
  ...like no front license plate, but I had a temporary plate on the back and they only give you one plate. There are 2...
• Re: dome light parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:42:04 -0900
  I fabricated that plate for the passenger side of my fan from a piece of sheet metal, using the driver's side one as...
• Re: Fridge on DC power
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:12:32 -0400
  ...s working on a gravity-driven cycle and the sloshing around interferes. If you're monitoring cooling-plate temps you can see them rise...
• Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 12:15:27 -0400
  ...Were there "skid plates" or whatever you want to call them available on post 68' vans (i,e,the pan that bolts underneath the...
• 84 turn signal problem
  Historical mailing list - Tim Spotted Wolf
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 12:48:09 -0400
  ...As you recall when I put on my drivers side turn signal the parking and license plate light would flash brightly and the turn...
• Battery recharge and stereo
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:04:23 -0800
  ...In addition when I don't drive the van for four days or so it draws the battery flat. And no, it's not...
• Some thoughts on the Vgon auto tranny; was: RE: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:12:31 -0700
  --snip-- never seen anyone who understands what a tach is for who is watching it for better gas --snip-- I drive an auto because...
• Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -0700
  ...The first step is to put the auto tranny unit and the final drive together. Auto unit is a fresh rebuild from German Transaxle...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 11:16:52 -0400
  ...to the speed of the front wheels, then with the center drive shaft removed the rear of the vc has no movement. This should...
• happenings with home engine repair: burnt oil smell at front seal
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 20:54:55 -0800
  ...the seal perfectly to drive it home....oh well. I put the O-ring on the T.C. plate and screwed it back together...
• Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:03:44 -0600
  #1) Need a good used Automatic tranny and flex plate w/ 5 special four tri-square mounting bolts. #2) Need two drive axles, your...
• Re: Leaking Tranny Question
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 4 Oct 2003 20:45:58 -0400
  ...While it might mean that the O-ring on the governor plate is worn, I may also mean that one of the passages in...
• Torque specs please!
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 12:46:48 -0400
  ...Bolts, flywheel to crankshaft. (my guess is 85ft/lbs) Bolts, pressure plate to flywheel (my guess is 22ft/lbs) Bolts, CV-Joint to drive...
• Re: Get a Complimentary Tan
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:19:07 EDT
  ...Unfortunately I am an unnatural citizen and not qualified to put bratwurst in every plate and a Vanagon in every driveway. Best I can...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:10:12 -0700
  ...to make the input shaft long enough to reach into the driven plate. I'm not sold on this concept and I'm willing...
• Re: No Coolant in Small Tank Behind License Plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:55:31 -0700
  ...fill your license plate bottle with whatever coolant mixture you use. another is ...in my world, it takes up to 4 warm-up-cool...
• Re: Freebie - Vanagon AC Tunnel Support Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:39:17 -0500
  ...Includes two steel > plates and the mounting hardware. > > Glad to give it to someone in need. > > P'mail me. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver
• AHHH!! I'm leaking ATF again!!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 11:53:03 -0500
  ...and tranny, and the tranny clutch plate. The leak looks like its coming from somewhere on top of the final drive, but its ATF...
• Re: shivering van.....
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 5 May 2007 21:40:40 -0700
  ...it just freightened me so i just wanted to get back to my driveway. to answer your questions: kep adpter plate and flywheel, new...
• Re: Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 23 May 2009 21:16:35 -0400
  ...The plate which is held in place against the exhaust section of the fridge vent between the exhaust and the flu-cover (it's...
• Re: lock yer doors without keys?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:21:21 +1300
  ...But I will also modify the driver's door lock to make it keyless-lockable. > I'm frequently an idiot and lock my keys...
• Re: why...vibration @ idle only when skidplate is installed -- turbodiesel engine
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:50:51 -0700
  ...is a skid plate.... > > The section between the transmissions would lead me to think that the > vibration was in the drive shaft, but if...
• <Syncro> binding when hot/VC
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 12:27:43 -0300
  ...the front driveshaft flanges leaking? Have you pressure washed the road crud and built up mud off the front diff/skid plates also? 4x4...
• Re: Seattle Vanagon Transmission Service Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:03:23 -0700
  ...I assume the plates are warped or friction surfaces damaged. It drives, but not for long, I suspect. So, where does the list recommend...
• Re: first drive with all the gauges(temps on 70 westie)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 15:10:19 -0400
  I bought a three gauge plate with the tachometer in the middle. I mounted it under the dash just to the right of the...
• Re: VW Camper Cooling problems
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 12:34:34 -0500 (EST)
  ?1;0c> Then the next time back to near normal. > > On a trip last weekend, we had driven about 80 miles and the Oxygen...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:28:58 -0700
  ...Burnt Van Photos > >Dib's on the alloy wheel and the front license plate bracket! > >Mark in AK > >P S sorry to see someone...
• Re: classic auto insurance loop to save cash
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 11:25:02 -0600
  ...so she explained if i had original year plates >or antique historical vehicle plates that i would only need to pay >20.00 per...
• Re: aircraft hose
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 22:34:29 -0600
  ...Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes > > Since we're back onto oil coolers, I'll finish up on a link I...
• Re: Shuddering clutch engagement
  Historical mailing list - jeff crane
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:16:40 -0400
  ...The problem with poor engagement of the drive clutch can be traced to the flywheel and or clutch pressure plate hammer surface. It is...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:03:46 -0400
  License Plate is FUN BUS. This is the third FUN BUS. The first to wear that plate was the 1972 tin top camper. Next...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:27:36 -0700
  ...As you know an adapter plate and flywheel are necessary to use with the WBX bellhousing, clutch and pressure plate. This is available from...
• Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 19:13:08 -0800
  ...My driveway is not >flat, so I need to drive to a gas station to use a nice flat piece of concete. >I hope...
• Re: Diesel Van Bell Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 18 May 2004 11:41:49 -0400
  ...another option besides the diesel bell housing is an adapter plate from kenndy engineering. their adapter plates are drilled to mount at 0 degrees...
• Re: titling and registering camper in Washington
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:56:35 -0600
  Does not getting a collector plate involve restrictions on the vehicle? Things like mileage restrictions, when said vehicle can be driven, etc.? In Massachusetts...
• Re: Using a ramp
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:45:14 -0600
  ...Make sure the ramps are anchored so they won't slide as you drive up on them. I use a 2X4 thats anchored to...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:39:01 -0400
  ...At some height or length you need additional lighting and don't block lights or windows or license plates and stay within the confines...
• Amsoil bypass oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 17:18:31 -0400 (AST)
  ...FYI they sell a dual remote oil filter system for about $250CAN, consists of firewall mounting plate, a 3-5 micron bypass filter that...
• vw 1.9 ltr TDI bolted to Audi 5000 quattro transmission
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 02:34:26 EST
  ...I've been bitching for years to VW for not sending us any of the same 4 wheel drive VW's available in Germany...
• Re: Gasoline $$ :-(
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:49 -0500
  I remember when I could drive to work all week for less then $13.00! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler...
• Re: Strange clutch problem.....
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:11:44 -0800
  ...See if there is an oil leak above teh driver's side CV joint. Also, have someone press the clutch in while you look...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...With the KEP kit it's a bolt-on. >The mounting of the drive package can be overcome with some custom >welding. Yep... as...
• vehicle transit registration from Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 12:05:17 -0600
  ...I live in SE Utah and want to drive it home. Does anyone in Colorado know what would need to be done to be...
• Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:13 -0500
  Q - Is there a loss in ground clearance? A - You are looking at the skid plate on a Syncro being about 1 to 1...
• Looking for Front Seats
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 02:41:17 EDT
  ...Thanks in advance for any help. -Sean L. '82 GL Diesel 'Donder' , plated DSELBOX '86 GL 'Blitzen', plated ICEBOX '83.5 GL , no name...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:36:20 -0800
  You have a broken flex plate. Not surprising at 335,000 miles! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Surf SF:
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 17:58:39 +0200
  ...I drive around with two waveboards (and, yes, a 6'6" shortboard for windless days), all the equipment that comes with it (6 sails...
• Re: Burning antifreeze 1987 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 22:33:28 EST
  ...to the driver's side to the rear of the engine lid opening. Then below that accessible via the license plate cover is your...
• Re: Download Request
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:32:46 -0600
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:42:48 -0400
  >> Can you actually see the dial/screen/front of the radio from the drivers seat? << I'd venture that it depends on the radio...
• FS: 1989 Silver Synchro GL <--On the Block
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:13:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Nakamichi TD-1200 cassette/AM-FM Soundstream and Infinity Infinitesimal speakers driven by Nak PA-300 Speakerlab 10" subwoofers driven by separate amp New...
• vw trucks forsale in Seattle...
  Historical mailing list - robyn and heather
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:25:53 -0800
  ...I do know that the syncro double has a fresh coat of "sky blue" and is low miles and drives like the motor is...
• Re: Trans Fluid Change questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 09:15:17 -0800
  ...The drain plug is at the bottom back end of the tranny and is obscured by some of the syncro's skid plate. Use...
• Re: Rogue Horn
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:02:23 -0800
  ...That ground wire runs up the steering column and connects on the underside of the horn plate/button on the steering wheel. Pull the...
• More Friday Stuff You Think You Are Driving An Old Vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:54:48 -0800
  ...And obviously a driver. It probably had a 225 Slant Six in it and those engines run forever. As I pulled out I had...