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• Green Fuel injector
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 13:14:54 -0500
  ...The original has a yellow plastic body, the replacement has a green plastic body. The archive mention this problem, but no answer was given...
• Burgandy 89 GL for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 19:10:00 -0600
  <html><head></head><body>I reported earlier about this van and here is a web site where it can be seen if anyone is...
• Re: Question on 1.9 TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:55:43 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: conversion weight
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:59:52 -0500
  ...conversion weight No, my stretch does not weigh very much more than a standard length body. Much of the weight of a Vanagon is...
• Re: gluing bodypanels on - BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:38:26 -0800
  I agree, the big 3 are using body panel adhesives now, and with all due respect, if they are using them, they must be...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:49:52 -0400
  ...There is a pin coming out of the flap at the top along the body. = > There is a whole in the body of the...
• Re: the next wave: westy-to-syncro body swaps
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 11 May 1998 12:58:56 -0700
  >| The body of a westy is different to accomodate the huge hole in the roof. >| Besides which, swapping a drive train is a lot...
• 85 Westy for Sale - $7,000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 06:11:33 -0500
  ...The body is very good, with only a small crease in the back of the sliding door, and the adjacent side body panel. It...
• Re: "Propane Protector" Mud Flap Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:15:35 -0500
  Well, it wasn't quite like that! There are no slots in the body panel, just two circular holes for metal studs in the...
• Carfax needed
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Sun, 8 Mar 2009 23:04:19 -0500
  <html><head> <link media="all" type="text/css" href="/webmail/static/deg/css/wysiwyg-3933289048.css" rel="stylesheet"> </head><body>My son is in...
• '81 stove parts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 19:48:38 -0600 (CST)
  ...Right now I have the whole sink/stove/fridge out to access the body panel for some minor rust work in the body seam...
• Re: fender lips
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 15:33:04 EST
  ...the damn stuff together as well as gluing it to the body. It cleans up with water but it won't come off at...
• Looking for 83-85 Westie- Good Body, Bad Motor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 09:07:58 EDT
  I am currently looking for a 1.9l Vanagon Westie (83-85) with a good body, interior, and tranny, but a bad or no...
• Vanagons FS
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:59:04 -0400
  ...California body, NO rust. $2400.00 Walt Spak Pittsburgh, PA. wnsopc3@3rdm.net
• http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/headlights/
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 22:09:09 -0700
  ...In >fact, I have two sets, one of which, for fun, I had painted to match Sunny's >Ginster yellow body. My wife really...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 18:54:14 +1200
  ...Steel quality (body) Body strength, integrity & durability Appearance (depending on paint, grill & lights!) Space Handling Upgradability (mechanical & electrical) Turning-circle Groundclearance (though less than...
• Photo of Vanagon nose inside a Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:11:06 -0700
  Well, TC needed some front body skin for his Westy's "depressing fender bender" I had Vanagon parts van. A couple of sawzall blades...
• Re: body parts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:50:54 EDT
  ...WHalsey@SYA.ORG writes: > My recent query about a source for body parts necessary for an upcoming > major rust and paint job elicited only...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:12:18 -0800
  > Neil, > > Was that throttle body and switch easy to disassemble and clean? Any reason > I shouldn't attempt it? Yes. No. Even if you...
• Re: Hey, dude, is your van for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Wed, 30 May 2001 03:04:57 -0500
  ...It needs some mechanical work and a bunch of body work. Today I traded it to my cousin who does body work, for a...
• Re: distro body ground
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 16:48:10 +0000
  ...distro body ground > > The ground wire is for a steel shell that drops over the distributor cap. > Suppose it is for screening of radio...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
  ...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: Lousy automatic shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 18 May 2022 23:10:25 -0500
  ...Jeff > On May 18, 2022, at 9:58 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The only reason the valve body would need a...
• Re: front mudflap installation tip
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:42:48 EDT
  ...As the pin from the mudflap enters the grommet the part of the grommet that is inserted in the body expands a bit. I...
• Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:23:18 -0700
  ...Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman > But the aux air entry into the throttle body is before the butterfly > valve. > Wouldn't the...
• Re: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:37:27 +0000
  ...Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting.  Since then the thin pieces of plastic that hold the lamp holder to the body...
• Bus Depot sliding door screen installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 22 May 2013 01:47:33 -0400
  <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"> </head> <body text="#000099" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> I've had this...
• Vintage VWs Forsale, Sacramento CA area
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 9:59:49 PST
  ...Must see! $2,699, (916)784-0941, evenings Bug '58, good body, 12V 1600cc, new alt, lowered, needs work $700 b. ofr (best offer...
• Re: Washing your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:56:29 -0500
  ...How do you prevent this from happening? Do you mask off the body of the van with plastic? Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85...
• Re: throttle to intake body tightness
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:56:45 -0400
  At 08:09 PM 8/16/2001, Bradley Flubacher wrote: >How "tight" should the two phillips head screws be that hold the throttle >body...
• Wanted to buy: grey stove knob and black cover under steering column
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:18:42 -0500
  ...1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1141" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <P> <DIV>I am looking for a grey stove knob and the...
• Multivan taillight trim - how to install?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:09:01 -0400
  ...Is there a bracket or something that I forgot to get that mounts to the body, or is there a hole I have to...
• Throttle Body Seal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 30 May 2007 15:18:28 -0700
  For those on the lists who were inquiring a few weeks back about the non-availability of 74-later Throttle Body Seals, Airhead Parts...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 01:32:00 -0800
  throttle body switch?
• Re: grey stripe
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 02:23:39 -0600
  ...grey stripe > > > > I have tried to find a replacement for these without any luck, also. > > Many body shops have said a factory strip has...
• Re: Oil leak after body work... mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:23:37 -0700
  ...Oil leak after body work... mystery solved > Well, I finally dropped the trans today, to try to resolve the oil leak > problem which developed...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:27:12 -0800
  ...George > > big box on wheels! What a concept! > > > > On 12/1/08, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> F VANAGON > + in the body of...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:09:03 -0500
  ...if the air filter box and the AFM (not the throttle body - but AFM) is removed, both the top retaining bolt and the nut...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:06:30 -0400
  BTW, these 2-part body glues made by 3M do work great...BUT -- rust can still work it's way in behind them and...
• Throttle body rebuilding
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 06:26:26 EDT
  Folks, I have my webpage about the Throttle body rebuilding I have been doing up and running. See it here > _http://www.frankcondelli.com...
• Re: Other stuff for sale (ARRRRRG!!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Apr 1995 09:32:22 -0400
  ...Body damaged on drivers side front wheel >>arch, lower body panel, and rear wheel arch. NOt that bad doesnt affect >>drivablility, i have been...
• Is this worth it?????????
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:22:42 -0400
  ...I would rate the body 7 out of 10 as I believe there has been some body work done to it. The interior looks...
• Re: Part # Help.. For 91 Vanagon- gas filler metal bezel
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 12:29:30 EDT
  ...This is not the > plastic "Grommet to Body" I ordered what I thought was the part from Bus > Depot and got a plastic "Grommet...
• Re: beauty spotted
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:03:26 -0800
  ...Jake On 2/21/07, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > My 91 Westy (syncro) did not have body colored mirrors....at least > not...
• Body Panels F/S;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 23:59:05 +0000
  ...I will be using the interior, and It was rolled, so there is not a lot of body left to offer, But I do...
• Re: Doink!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:04:42 -0600
  ...I will pull the bumper and give the body a good inspection. While it is off. I will go ahead and repair the bumper...
• remote door unlock
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:36:34 -0700
  <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <font face="Century Gothic">I have...
• Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 21:38:36 -0500
  ...I then bolted the new antenna onto the body. Prior to this, I added a small amount of clear silicone all the way around...
• Re: Fiberglass bumper repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 11:18:20 EST
  ...most bodyshops arent used to this, as the aftermarket FG bodykits you see out there on the fast and furious crowd are mostly the...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 16:13:14 -0700
  Quick mod Length of (red, well it’s what I had) 4 awg Marine, tinned cable, good terminals, from alt body to cleaned ground...
• Re: Leaving the LIST... save this email.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 16:29:29 -0300
  ...Listserv@gerry.vanagon.com Blank subject line In the body of the email just the words: SET VANAGON NOMAIL (MAIL to restart vanagon emails...
• Re: unsubscribing, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:57:39 -0300
  ...Listserv@gerry.vanagon.com Blank subject line In the body of the email just the words: SET VANAGON NOMAIL (MAIL to restart vanagon emails...
• idle problem - fixed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 May 2005 16:22:49 -0700
  ...Yesterday I took off throttle body and cleaned it up. I took out idle adjusting screw and cleaned screw and orifice. It was dirty...
• Re: Rear Arch replacement weld / glue..
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 26 May 2006 05:42:13 -0700
  hey Chris Yah I have dome all my body worl with tack welds but do you have any pics of this Are you sure...
• Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:58:41 -0600
  ...Time for a rebuilt throttle body? Anything else I can try first? Is it possible to rebuild a throttle body myself? Thanks
• Body stiffness in Bus/early vanagon/late vanagon
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 16:16:21 EDT
  ...However one of the few things that I *DO* like about her bus is the thickness of the metal/sturdiness of the body. It...
• Re: 87 No Start,check this
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Sun, 3 May 1998 11:10:23 -0700
  ...This has been known to crack and allow the signal to ground out to the distributor body. You need to pull the cap, rotor...
• FS: 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 22:10:01 -0400
  ...Body is in pretty good shape, with some surface rust on body seams and a few chips. Both bumpers have dings, but look OK...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Wed, 24 May 2006 15:39:01 -0600
  Quoting Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>: > I hope you pulled and cleaned the throttle body first... it's amazing what > gunk between the...
• Question on engine bolt size
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Tue, 2 Sep 2025 13:19:50 -0700
  <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> </head> <body> <p><font face="Century Gothic">For a...