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• Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:53:55 -0400
  ...I took the horn assembly apart, unconnected the +&- leads. While parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn blows...
• Re: bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 23:27:20 -0400
  ...On Aug 1, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > I ended up TIG'ing the assembly. Oh boy am I inconsistent, in...
• Re: Upper steering column grease recommendation and what else to do while replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:56:09 -0800
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > It is about 'the' most difficult job o a vanagon. - taking pedal > assembly outwith dash still in. > > The only...
• Another Bentley Manual FS. Good Deal?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:30:32 -0700
  ...2896064411.html Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• repost: 67 info wanted ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Sep 95 00:20:56 CDT
  ...I am trying to get a picture a what my bus looked like fresh off the assembly line.
• Speedo Needle Bounce?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:55:26 EDT
  ...In the process I had to (gently) rap on the assembly a few times to get a gear shaft into place. Now the odometer...
• Re: FREE '81 pop-top assembly
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 10:29:04 -0700
  PS you all got $4000 5 cylinder conversion in all your vans already or have I missed something in the last 2 years? Ah...
• Re: Sing: All I want for Christmas is my Westy back!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 09:36:15 -0800
  ...Turned out to be the air filter assembly connecting to the carburetor intake unit not being connected properly and it would suck in additional...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations/Harmonics
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:32:50 EST
  ...When you do this, you change the natural frequency of the assembly taken in toto. Overdriving the alternator might have the same effect, as...
• '84 Heater Control Lights
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 12:21:40 -0700
  Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the heater controls are supposed to be lit! Do you replace the whole bulb and holder assembly...
• swivel seat install carat
  Historical mailing list - James Vidal
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 09:13:54 -0500
  I have a swivel seat assembly (all 3 parts) that I want to weld in for the front passenger seat. Do I need to...
• Anyone glue a leaky expansion tank with good results?
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:15:10 -0400
  ...Being "value driven" as I am (ahem!) I'm wondering if anyone has had good results gluing the assembly together rather than replacing the...
• Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ron Johnson
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:40:41 +0000
  ...http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/03/07/geneva-motor-show-subaru-diesel-boxer-engine/ Is this assembly going to be too tall for a...
• 1.8t conversion option
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:03:51 -0400
  $3000 is a bit much for a 1.8T engine assembly. I've seen them as cheap as $1500 complete with harness! But none...
• FS Type IV Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:24:25 -0500
  ...Price on this engine with no core charge is $1200.00 + freight ---------------------------- For Sale 80-83 Vanagon engine partial assembly with 5,000 miles...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:26:53 -0700
  ...of Gates brand. >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: White Smoke
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 15:29:14 -0700
  ...His wife Erin > handles the phone and preps for assembly. He has one other young man who > does cores and machining. > > I have had...
• More stuff I found.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:17:49 -0600
  ...It has 99 pages and includes---- Engine-Assembly Engine-Crankshaft,Crankcase Engine-Cylinder Head-Valve Drive Engine-Lubrication system Engine-Lubrication System Engine-Cooling...
• rear left light assembly needed
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 18:08:32 -0400
  ...my rear left light assembly (brakes/turn signal/etc.) has been lost to rust, so I need a new one, as cheap as possible...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:16:07 -0700
  ...The radius rod attaches to bottom of the adaptor. > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:02:07 -0700
  ...any confusion. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:47:00 -0700
  ...If it is a switch problem, cleaning >>> it >>> may very well take care of it; it's a substantial assembly. >>> >>> Yrs, >>> d >>> >> >> And of...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:27:28 -0600
  The little contactor that is stationary on the turn/wiper/headlight assembly can be cleaned and a small piece of brass can be soldered...
• Parts for '84 Vanagon with 1.9 engine available for the taking
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 3 Jan 2020 12:05:38 -0500
  I have ECU, fuel injection wiring harness, and a bunch of other stuff including front A/C assembly available for the taking. I live...
• Re: Read the instructions thoroughly before assembly...
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 11:29:29 -0800
  You could build a Vanagon with that kit.;-) It's for a Doka. This fellow also has a life size completed model in a...
• Coil springs for Macphearson struts
  Historical mailing list - ron ourada
  Fri, 5 Aug 2011 21:22:36 -0500
  Does anyone know of a vendor for the coil part of Macphearson strut front suspension? I'd gladly order the whole assembly; I find...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:21:43 -0400
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > scott_list@MISCHKO.COM writes: > > What kind of lube? > > what we use is a synthetic tranny assembly lube from smart blend...
• eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 12:27:29 CDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 11:25:00 -0400
  ...Wienermobile. >Or the vehicle that brings the Space Shuttle from the Assembly Building >out to the launch pad. :^) What about a Zamboni? Any bets...
• Power window question
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Thu, 27 May 1999 21:56:53 -0500
  ...the plastic cable guide at the bottom of the window regulator assembly has broken. Can this part be replaced? Also, is there any way...
• Re: replacing water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 May 1999 11:43:54 -0700
  ...Alternatively, remove the entire assembly from the side of the van (easy to do) and take it to a locksmith. They can make you...
• Single Center Seat Weight?
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sun, 30 Jan 2000 02:27:13 MST
  ...Can someone who has shipped one or who owns one tell me how heavy they are (the seat assembly, not the person ;) )? Thanks! Cary...
• seat belt's
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Keeter
  Thu, 10 May 2001 21:46:25 -0400
  ...If not can I get a replacement passenger seat belt assembly? Thanks all!! Chuck Keeter 1983.5 westy.
• removing heater
  Historical mailing list - EARL J SMITH
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 17:47:09 -0800
  ...I have removed all the gubbins from up front to remove the heater assembly. What is the best way to drain enough coolant to...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 30 May 2006 19:28:10 -0700
  On 5/30/06, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > I believe it is mechanically similar of the same year....there > weren't any...
• WTB: rear passenger compartment AC grill
  Historical mailing list - Tim Iskander
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:16:20 -0400
  ...Does anyone know where to find one of these? Its also missing the entire rear heater assembly (under the seat). Im not as concerned...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
  ...Here are the items available: *Air Flow Meter assembly (very good shape)-$50 *Upper and lower thermostat housing (excellent shape)-$18 *Bosch red coil...
• Re: Removing top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:52:08 -0700
  ...Also, remove the lifting bar assembly only at the pop top end. Tie the assembly folded with some strong cord or heavy zip ties...
• FW: [Syncro] Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 09:39:24 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] Stabilizer Bar Assembly Question This is true with all moving front end parts. This may be the reason for breakage. Front end...
• CV & Axle for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:35:41 -0600
  ...I am thinking of buying a rebuilt CV/Axle assembly for all four half axles. At least for the front axles the price of...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:58:29 -0800
  ...Then lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking brake lever and gear shift lever. (then put it out for...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:59:27 -0700
  ...I did this once on my '68 with a manual transmission, but that was a lighter assembly and no cooling system. I think I...
• Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 07:15:57 -0700
  ...Diesel Assembly Confusion. > > Please advise: > I am now assembling my '83 1.6D engine but have a snag. > There is a heat exchanger between...
• Re: Front outer CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 18:47:24 +0000
  ...cannot tell if I have to remove the >whole wheel bearing assembly, or can I drop the inner CV joint and then >remove the...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:25:44 -0600
  ...Easier way to remove the lock assembly? Nope--- The lock is serviceable without going to this extreme. The only thing that may be feasible...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly?? Adding a Yard Light.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Jul 2023 15:20:38 +0000
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• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:06:29 -0700
  On Jan 28, 2014, at 11:48 AM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Or, you can swap out your DOT squares with...
• Re: 88 GL z bed lower drivers side bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:14:35 EST
  ...some assembly line worker at Hannover was slacking the day your van was built. too much Bier und Fraulines the night before. theres supposed...
• Golf Syncro ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 28 Nov 1996 21:10:24 -0800
  ...jacked up ~ 6" higher than normal, with serious 'roo/brush bar assemblys front & rear, outside rear mounted spare, lotsa extra *big* lights front & rear...
• Re: Recall
  Historical mailing list - * MtnGal
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:12:00 -0700
  ...Have dealer replace bolt in steering assembly.
• Graz Production Site for later 2wd Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 09:57:25 +0000
  ...My production date 12/90, 1991 Model year US, and lists Graz as the assembly plant, but it is not badged as the limited...
• 87 speedo assembly
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:37:40 -0700
  I'm looking for a good speedo / tach housing - that is the black plastic frame with the lenses attached to which the speedometer and...
• name/ part # for round headlight assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Ayotte
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 14:54:41 -0500
  hi! i just celebrated my 30th on 02.02.02 and ran into some 'extra' cash- actually am trying to justify spending $$ on my...
• Alternator repair: replacing voltage regulator and brushes assembly
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:56:52 -0700
  Steve just came by with his voltage regulator and my alternator now charges at 14.03 volts rather than the 13 volts that causes...
• Gear shift parts question
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:13:01 -0700
  ...If bushings are the issue is there a west coast source? Is there a home made remedy? Any one have a spare assembly?
• Re: Where are the relays for the radiator fan?
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 11:13:05 +0000
  ...From your description, forget about relays & check the cooling fan resistor behind the left headight assembly for continuity. See Bentley Pgs. 97.140 & 97...
• oil filler tube removal
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 18:20:42 -0500
  ...Can this slide off or do I have to unbolt the whole assembly at the block. Though it wiggles some I am hesitant for...
• Shoulder belt for middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:38:29 -0800
  ...Were these stock in later years or optional? The belt assembly was not the same as the rear one but was genuine VW. Mark
• Need passenger-side mirror.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:48:22 -0800
  ...Is replacing just the mirror an option? Otherwise, I need a whole power mirror assembly. Does anyone have one for sale? My driver's...
• Re: Intermittent right rear stoplight '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 20:12:29 -0700
  ...Try prying it up a bit, and if it breaks off you need a new tail light assembly! > > Stuart > '85 Westy > > -----Original Message----- > From...