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• ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:39:37 -0800
  ...So does the dipstick for the ATF not reflect the level in the final drive? </DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV> <DIV>I'm not even...
• Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
  Sun, 28 May 2006 05:13:43 -0700
  ...I've dropped the entire drivetrain to do headgaskets and other maintenance. As part of this I have split the Auto tranny from the...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good --
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 16:09:14 -0600
  Amen, Joel! I bet Vanagon drivers are some of the most laid back on the road. We're not usually the dot-commers in...
• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?-V-belt drive rating.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:18:21 -0700
  ...Most belt drives are designed around > the belt having a 180 degree wrap around the drive and driven pulleys. On > the waterboxer the belt...
• 1980 westy faucet assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 12:02:11 -0600
  ...And..I'm just happy happy happy that this list exists.My 87 synchro has a bad(froze up) Ujoint on the propellor/drive...
• Re: Test driving '87 syncro - what to check?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 14 Feb 1997 09:15:21 -0400
  >If you pull this knob and drive ahead slowly, a light over the rear diff >schematic should show red. This indicates that the rear...
• Cup Holders and alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:16:05 -0800
  Would anybody know where to buy good cup holders to install on dash, for both driver and co-driver. I am looking for something...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - joel hembel
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 21:56:07 -0600
  ...It seems to smooth out as the vehicle gets driven longer distance. I seem to think it is the driveshafts? Could they be dry...
• DRIVEWAY DEGREASER (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 1 Dec 2006 04:58:47 -0800
  Can anyone recommend an effective concrete degreaser to remove oil stains from the driveway? I searched the archives and back in '95 a fellow...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good --
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 14:39:01 -0500
  ...you can't drive a Jeep the same way you drive a Corvette, and you can't drive a Vanagon the same way you...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:17:55 -0600
  ...Plus a driver that knows how to drive within the traction limits. Even a unimog will skid if driven "outside" the traction limits. Cheers...
• Re: No Headlights or Turnsignals but Markers OK Update 4
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:54:05 -0700
  > Installed new hi-lo switch and indeed, restored all functionality except driver lo beam, and driver front flasher when the parking light is on...
• Final Drive Oil Level
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Mon, 15 May 2017 10:30:58 -0400
  Anybody know what the oil level should be in the final drive section of a 2.1 WBX automatic transmission. Bentley says 1.3...
• 930 drive axles
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 22:52:10 -0400
  Does anyone know of a vendor for the 930 automatic drive axel conversion besides GW They are out of stock and I'm not...
• Cars to drive before you die
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:57:09 -0700
  Just saw this on Yahoo; hey, we made the list! http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1028/7-cars-to-drive...
• leaking wasserpump
  Historical mailing list - Dwight Mattix (Dwight Mattix)
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:37:05 -0800 (PST)
  any last minute tips? looks like i'll be using that spare Graf H2O pump i've been carrying under the driver's seat...
• auto tranny final drive
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:53:01 EST
  I've heard much talk of final drive on the list, could somebody advise me best way to ckeck fluid level. Also, what fluid...
• Syncro driveshaft part
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 07:27:47 -0500
  Does anyone have information on where the rubber coupling that is in the fore and aft driveshaft of the Syncro Vanagon can be bought...
• distributor drive gear
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 21:29:14 EDT
  I not only took the distributor out, I also took the drive gear out. So, if anyone has any ideas on how to get...
• (no Vanagon content) mercedes 207 diesel westfalia camper van
  Historical mailing list - Greg Y
  Thu, 31 May 2001 02:39:44 -0700
  ...com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=591897565& tc=photo6727 Greg 86 GL Westy Why do we drive on Parkways & Park in Driveways?
• Re: what do vanagon drivers wear?
  Historical mailing list - Mick
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:19:20 -0000
  ...what do vanagon drivers wear? > MECHANICS OVERALLS, just in case >
• Re: westy table
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:13:50 -0800
  ...Store the front table Many store it behind the drivers seat. Can also be stored between the pads of the upper bunk. Or behind...
• Re: daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:07:27 -0700
  I am a proud "daily driver" of an '85, in the state of Michigan. For the past 12 years, my van has been running...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:44:17 -0400
  > > -What kind of highway speeds do people feel comfortable in sustaining? I used to drive my '84 4-sp Westy all over New England...
• Power door parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 06:36:13 -0400
  I just dismantled the door on an '89 Carat I am parting and have all of the power Window, power lock and the drivers...
• Kickstarter to drive a Westy across China
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:53:57 -0500
  ...A lot of fees to drive across China & these two are taking a stab at kickstarter to get the fees together. They explain it...
• Re: Water Cooled
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 21:55:01 -0600
  ...I know they are cool vehicles, but like you said a complicated drive train.........! John Rodgers 88 Vanagon GL Driver - 2 wheel
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sun, 12 May 2002 15:13:32 -0700
  ...towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground?? has anyone towed a automatic vanagon in neutral w/ rear drive wheels...
• Balance Syncro DriveShaft (Wisconsin or Minnesota ??) Help
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:14:20 -0300
  Several years ago, someone recommended a shop in Wisconsin or Minnesota that could "properly" balance a syncro driveshaft. It thought that I saved the...
• Re: WANTED - Drivers side turn signal/parking lamp assembly
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 15:35:41 -0700
  ...WANTED - Drivers side turn signal/parking lamp assembly > I need everything but the wires and lens (and bulb :) ) > > Sorry... Should be FRONT drivers side...
• Re: How do I remove a wiper arm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:06:43 +0000
  I've used a flat blade/standard screw driver as a lever to pry on the underside of the wiper hub, putting a rag...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 09:27:43 -0600
  ...Vanagon content: $2.50/gallon gas will make Vanagons expensive to drive. ----------------------- Clip ------------------------ I never considered my Vanagon Westy a bargain to drive other...
• Re: Diesel powered vanagons - Driving Slow
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:47:59 -0400
  My road rage is caused by all the slow drivers in the left hand lane. Sudhir :D On 9/22/05, Jim Felder <felder...
• Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:35:19 -0500
  ...I do >> my best not to make things up. ;) >> >> Can't find the web page commenting on RH drive Hondas and drivetrain >> orientation. Maybe...
• Re: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:29:50 +0600
  ...No matter how much you put into the restoration, there is always someone who can afford more - most non-driven, restored Corvettes are over...
• Re: Percentage?
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 22:25:55 -0500
  Add me to the list, an 85 Vanagon as a daily driver, a 84 Westy that soon will be back on the road after...
• Re: problems with electric locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 20:02:05 -0700
  ...Is it likely that I'll find the problem in the driver's door, >where the controls are located? >This seems like the logical...
• Re: How do I get into the mystery storage box behind driver seat
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 17:34:44 -0600
  ...This is the only way I am able to open the compartment under the drivers seat of my 1982 diesel westy. -bret > -----Original Message...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:45:47 -0400
  ...The smallest shaft drives the oil pump. This is a direct connection from the torque converter. The next shaft goes from the converter turbine...
• Re: VC: Clinging sound found
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Mon, 15 Dec 1997 17:48:33 +0100
  ...Vanagon drivers worries about their front wheels not turning....Eurovan drivers worries that their back wheels are not turning.... > Helmut > '80 Camper -- Peter Larsson...
• RE: OT VW doesn�t want drivers anymore
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 20:25:40 -0700
  ...They had a T-boned Geo Tracker, but hey, they got it to go around the track with no driver aboard! So they used...
• Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:49:05 -0500
  If you do decide to let him take it, make sure he knows NOT to drive to the next exit nor to the top...
• Re: Phriday Phun
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jan 97 14:46:13 PST
  ...I'm not even gonna ask if any of the female Vanagon drivers in ChiTown had beards, as you left that out, or if...
• clunking from driver's side wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 08:36:55 -0800 (PST)
  Hello all- When turning right I notice a clunking/cow bell type sound coming from the driver's side tire. Any ideas what it...
• Re: One side of van higher than other
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 05:14:30 EDT
  ...What would cause this or is it normal? >> Most Westies list (no pun intended) lower on the driver's side because most of the...
• Re: Sacramento, CA repair shops
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 9 Jun 2004 03:11:12 EDT
  ...Santa Clara is about 40 minute drive south of San Francisco. Sacramento is a 2 hour drive north of San Francisco. That makes Tim...
• Re: WHIning tranny ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 May 2006 20:22:18 -0400
  ...and before you drive it again ... if it's an automatic, check the oil in the final drive. If it's a 4 speed...
• Seats - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:54:56 -0500
  Can the passenger seat and driver seat be swapped? My driver seat is showing some wear, but the passenger seat is never used and...
• Re: Tire wear pattern -- it puzzles the expert
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:13:37 -0400
  On 8/27/2012 12:37 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Driver's side outside edge is apparently not a common location. > It is...
• WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:13:44 -0500
  Hi, I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the driver's side. Is there one out...
• Re: newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 06:50:46 -0400
  ...Also, all wheel drive Quattro. > Meant Quantum. Sorry abou =t that. Brad
• HELP I NEED A FINAL DRIVE!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - kyle
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 18:06:48 -0800
  Listees, Long story to spare all f you that ANYONE that has an Automatic Vanagon Trans Final Drive that would sell give trade etc...
• Re: What TYPE of person drives/buys a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 17:51:25 -0400
  > Are we some special breed of people that drive these wonderful vehicles? > Hehehe... I'm not sure how I would describe us, but others...
• DRIVE WHAT YOU LOVE - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 08:20:22 -0500
  ...rust and then you die. You can't take it with you. Drive what you love -- make your life and those around you happier.
• friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 08:39:00 -0500
  ...I have only driven it around the block once. steve 85 vanagon not cooperating _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal...
• Re: Another safety point of a Vanagon re: road monsters, was Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:09:33 -0500
  AS a long-term SoCal driver,(40+ years)I've learned a trick that works well driving our bricks-Just drive one car at...
• Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour, straight through driving road trip??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:22:28 -0600
  As a professional driver (transit bus), I don't suggest driving more than you may be used to. In order to follow OSHA, our...
• FW: lowest mileage
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:41:26 -0700
  ...I feel good about the 107K on my 90 Carat, seeing as I bought 2 years ago with only 52K on it- driven Chicago...
• Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 20:41:04 -0000
  ...Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side? > Another good reason port and starboard works well, especially for a Brit. > > Cheers, Tom Neal > > On...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:14:32 -0600
  ...6mm-21mm 3/8" drive > Deep Sockets (3/8" drive): 9mm-19mm, 21mm > Large Sockets (1/2" drive): 27mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm, 36mm > Torque...