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Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:17:17 -0700
...I have a tire on the hatch and my struts which are the stock heavy duty ones will not hold the hatch open. I...
Re: rear wiper inop
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:32:49 -0700
...Your failure is likely at the motor connection, under the hatch cover. Sometimes the ground connection at the motor goes away, sometimes it is...
Wire routing for PDL in rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:19:50 -0800
...I'm going to use the stock wiring to the sliding door and rear hatch, but the latter is giving me fits. I can...
Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 7 Dec 2022 16:56:23 -0800
...Re: [VANAGON] Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment > > Thanks Dan, > > I’m learning and will get there. > > I’ve been able to turn out...
Re: rear hatch curtain rods and mystery items
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:13:04 -0500
...I had thought they >went with the rear hatch curtains, but they won't fit due to being too long. > These metal pieces are...
Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 05:45:21 -0500
...What's a Hatch Latch for? Raymond On 6/4/07, Allen Hill <route66rider@knology.net> wrote: > > Buy the two types. Mix them and...
Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:45:04 -0800
...drives I've been getting grey oily spots > on my > rear hatch! I believe its unburnt fuel!! Possible bad injector/s. Was > thinking having...
Re: mystery vents
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:43:38 -0700
...To the question: << 2) Do the holes along the bottom of the rear hatch serve any venting or draining purpose? Or can I fill...
Circlip for hatch struts
Historical mailing list - David M
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:23:22 +0000
Went to replace my hatch struts and the circlips broke upon removal.Did not get new ones with the replacement struts.Does anyone know...
switch for rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:36:53 -0500
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has the stock switch used to indicate that the rear hatch is open. It's part 803947561B...
Re: IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 12:25:15 -0600
: : junkyards.....and yes the hatch is universal, '80-'91. : : chris The hatch is universal, but the locks are different in appearance. I haven't...
Re: Best Hatch Struts???
Historical mailing list - William H. Collins
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 07:37:16 EDT
...holes in the strut shaft (I don't think that was easy to do) and used a pin to hold the hatch up! Bill
Re: Doing those Tune-ups Myself Again
Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 07:38:34 -0600
<snip> >Can't wait to get the new hatch struts put on. >Madeline >'90 Syncro Westie I just bought hatch struts from NAPA and...
Re: rear hatch shocks
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 29 Apr 2004 08:46:22 -0700
...rear hatch shocks we have them to list members for $19.95 schaffnermotors.com
rear lock question
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Wed, 5 May 2004 21:20:36 -0400
...When I use the key to unlock, they all unlock, except of course for the hatch which locks. Sounds confusing? It is, and I...
Re: insulating against road noise
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 21:24:35 -0700
...http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=154017-81326-PS625&lpage=none Got best effect in the slider and rear hatch, more...
Re: Interior Modifications
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:01:52 -0700
...models different? BTW, since putting on new hatch struts, I've had no need for a hatch prop. mcneely ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM...
Re: Removing Rear Hatch Lock
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:27:16 -0800
...Removing Rear Hatch Lock I can no longer rotate the key in the lock of the rear hatch of my '83 Vanagon. Luckily it...
Re: Rear Hatch Inside Release (was Westy Mods)
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 13:54:18 -0700
...Rear Hatch Inside Release (was Westy Mods) RE: Inside rear hatch release I have only actually seen this on one vehicle, a friends '91...
Rear Hatch Latch Picture
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:04:29 -0700
I had so many requests for pictures of the DYI Hatch Latch I posted a picture: http://home.ix.netcom.com/~lbusch/Hatch Latch3...
Re: Winni-EV Hatch Screens
Historical mailing list - Megan E. Sheppard
12 Apr 96 12:52:40 EDT
...you open the hatch, throw the canvas over (there's a rubberized gasket-like seam that fits where the hatch attaches to the roof...
Re: oil all over rear hatch?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:10:26 -0700
...I will change it, and washed the rear hatch off with gas already. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "-------------" <VW4X4@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:16:16 -0700
RE: Hatch Struts Just checked my records, the struts that are failing are about eight years old and were purchased from the same source...
Re: Back Hatch Emblems
Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:51:22 +0300
On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 4:09 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Speaking of back hatch emblems..... > I'm looking for...
Re: OEM alloy wheel lug nut torque
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:04:03 -0600
"But there's a sticker on the bottom edge of the rear hatch that says not to lubricate the nuts/bolts for alloy wheels...
Re: Rear hatch ... inside openers?
Historical mailing list - sstones
Sun, 9 Jul 1995 21:49:50 -0400 (EDT)
...it has a large > latch on the inside of the rear hatch to to this very thing. > > Ric Uh Oh!!! there goes Ric with...
rubber tube between body & rear hatch
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:29:05 -0500
Dear Volks, Does anyone have a source for the rubber tube that goes between the van body and the rear hatch? This is the...
door and rear hatch transplant - will 85 parts work on 87?
Historical mailing list - Dave Benjamin
Sat, 29 Nov 2003 11:09:03 -0800
I have a chance to buy driver and passenger door along with rear hatch from an 85. Need to know if they will fit...
Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:53:19 -0600
...I noticed that they were more robust in their support, and they don't seem to have changed, but my hatch has changed a...
Re: rear hatch lock failed locked...
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 22:25:20 -0400
Thanks Larry - the symptom you describe, of having to lock the rest of the doors to unlock the hatch manually, happened to us several...
Re: Keep Rear Hatch Open with Bike Rack attached?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:51:04 -0400
Richard is probably right, but at least go with twin 251-829-332 hatch struts you will get a BIT more strenth for the...
Re: part number for badge?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 22:57:55 -0500
...My dove blue '88 Vanagon rear hatch badge/emblem says "Transporter" !!! :-) My Burgundy '88 Vanagon rear hatch badge/emblem says "Vanagon GL" !!! :-) John Rodgers...
Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:27:02 -0700
When I recently added the S U B A R U letters in front of the VANAGON badge on Dixie's rear hatch I...
Re: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:24:31 -0700
Eric, My only contribution is to warn that the socket head machine screws holding the hinge to hatch and body are very , or I...
Re: Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:47:31 -0500
I started to use the PVC things just when the hatch started to slowly drift down in colder weather, which is still the only...
Re: Rear hatch question
Historical mailing list
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:20:57 EST
...it will be a LOT easier to do this with the hatch open.... > I looked in the Bentley but was unable to find the...
Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:20:37 -0700
The turnbuckle is a great way to keep the hatch open. I went ahead and soldered the two ends in place after deciding on...
rear hatch ... 82 vanagon ...
Historical mailing list - John Dillon
Sat, 7 Mar 2015 20:23:13 -0500
looks like I be needing the rear hatch for an 82 Vanagon … i’d guess 80 to at least 83 would work … i’d...
Re: Rear Hatch Compatibility
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:54:24 -0700
...So watch that detail, otherwise 'yes.' On 4/8/2013 10:29 AM, Dana Mueller wrote: > Hi All, > > Wondering if the rear door / hatch...
Re: Best Hatch Struts???
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 2 Oct 1998 18:52:47 EDT
In a message dated 10/2/98 6:32:11 PM, dhaslup@EROLS.COM writes: >BTW, has anyone ever decided that the rear hatch...
'86 rear hatch help
Historical mailing list - Patrick Burke
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 16:50:16 -0500
...my rear hatch wont stay up.... Where can I buy replacement parts to both assist in lifting (it's kind of heavy for my...
bus depot hatch springs
Historical mailing list - K G
Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:35:11 CDT
...I can almost hang from the hatch they are so strong. Kim _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:21:39 -0400
...I have a tire on the hatch and my struts which are >> the stock heavy duty ones will not hold the hatch open. I...
Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:25:56 -0700
...Rear hatch name badge? >I need a rear hatch "VANAGON" name badge. Mine, on my 1984 2WD, got a > little banged in a collision...
Re: Hatchback struts
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:50:38 -0700
...I'd hate to be the guy responsible for our local Vdub mechanic getting hurt by a hatchback ;) >>> >>> Roman >
Or... Paulchen Swap??
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:38:19 -0800
...with the bikes higher the weight is closer to the hatch hinges... this provides more leverage and makes lifting the hatch with bikes a...
Re: rear hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:33:17 -0700
...Slide piece over the end of one >strut, when opening the hatch the pvc pipe slides down over wide part of >strut and acts...
Bile Rack for a Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Steve Mack
Thu, 04 Apr 1996 14:41:04 -0800
I have been looking for a bike rack for the back hatch of a 1993 Eurovan Weekender. The products I have seen so far...
Re: Rear Hatch struts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 03 Apr 1996 07:58:00 -0400 (EDT)
Peter & Zippy, Would you divulge the part # and brand? Also, do they hold the hatch at intermediate positions? Any trouble in the cold, and...
Re: window screens
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 02:45:14 EDT
...Our kits will fit all models and years for the cab windows, rear hatch and sliding door. All hardware is included. High quality screens...
Rear Hatch Power Lock Stuck
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 1 Jan 2004 18:10:04 -0800
...Recently, the rear hatch has become stuck locked. When I lock the van from one of the front doors, the front two and slider...
Rear hatch - adding inside release
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:16:36 -0800
I took pictures of getting to the rear hatch lock from the bottom and adding an inside release. I put the photo sequence on...
Re: Frieday Chicken Count Before They Hatch
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:21:35 -0800
...Frieday Chicken Count Before They Hatch Alan's right. 1.5 eggs per 1.5 chickens per 1.5 days is an egg a...
Re: Road Trip
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Jun 1997 00:47:11 -0400 (EDT)
...either that or invest in some new hatch struts.... (or a broomstick :<) chris
Re: Rear Hatch Lock
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:49:56 -0700
...mcneely On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 3:19 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I had the aggravating situation of hatch lock...
Re: water in the rear hatch door
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:35:59 -0500
...I am talking about dirt and leaves getting on the door hatch seal, not the window seal. Jim On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at...
Re: Fw: Rear hatch screen.
Historical mailing list - t
Thu, 11 May 2000 11:00:51 -0700
...Would the rear hatch screen out of an 82 fit a 90 > > GL??? > > > > Adam Puzerewski > > 81 westy > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Charles Matson <chmat@earthlink...
Rear hatch for 89-91
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 14:25:13 -0600
Well gang, Here I go again...this is my third try to simply get a replacement rear hatch for my 91. I need 1989...
Re: Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:06:30 -0500
> Ron's struts after a bit over 2 years just barely hold the hatch. > I bought VW replacements which started weak and lasted 3...
Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 20:05:32 -0800
...Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail? I replaced my rear hatch struts today with the stock VW struts part #s 251 829...