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• Driveline Problem Diagnosis, Please
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:31:20 -0600
  ...Significant noise from driveline, only when under load or turning while backing. There is no noise at any speed when moving forward. This is...
• Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 17:28:19 -0400
  I located the vibration that I was searching for in my drivetrain. It seems the rear universal in the driveshaft was drier the dry...
• driveshaft for sale...
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:58:14 -0600
  I've got a driveshaft out of my 87 GL Syncro( for sale) that i tried unsuccessfully to get the vibratrion out of. My...
• syncro driveline rebuilders in Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 18 Sep 1999 17:51:12 PDT
  I pulled my driveshaft today--was experiencing vibrations at a couple of RPM ranges for the last 6 months or so. Now I need...
• Re: VDO gauges
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 01:15:20 +0200
  ...Or was it installed to alert stupid sleeping drivers that something was wrong. (that is what the light is for?, or maybe lit idiot...
• Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:59:47 -0700
  Later Westies have an aux battery under the driver's seat. I don't think I'm going to need one of those because...
• Re: New to list and to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 12:40:57 -0800
  > > > I know one fellow whose much loved daily driver Vanagon is a bit rough > around the edges so he wisely keeps a picked over...
• Re: removing driver's seat in 91
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:42:00 -0700
  ...On 4/28/07, Karen <gritis@verizon.net> wrote: > > I need to replace my driver's seat with a replacement that I purchased a...
• Re: New owner questions-Syncro ownership costs.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:21:33 -0800
  lol, what you may be missing is knowing how senstive the driveshaft and it's position can be. had one client .. he had regular...
• Re: tools to have onhand...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:24:55 -0800
  ...6mm-21mm 3/8" drive > > > Deep Sockets (3/8" drive): 9mm-19mm, 21mm > > > Large Sockets (1/2" drive): 27mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm, 36mm > > > Torque...
• Re: Teenage Driver assigned to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:18:17 -0700
  ...I actually drive them much less, and anyway, for me, I might drive 18,000 miles over a 2 year period, so it's...
• Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour, straight through driving road trip??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:48:33 -0500
  ...For two drivers, I still would not drive straight through. And coffee is as strong a caffiene dose as I will use. In my...
• Re: Aux Battery Suggestions for under Drivers seat
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:53:33 -0600
  > Is there a reasonably priced deep cycle that will fit easily, or = > with minor mods, under the drivers seat? I see this one = > http...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:45:48 -0500
  I may live in Atlanta, but am a trained, aggressive Massachusetts driver, so it's extremely difficult to intimidate me- but- it's best...
• Re: westy tipping?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 8:27:38 PDT
  > > > To prevent westies from tipping to the left...convert it to right > hand drive...or go to the UK and buy a right hand...
• Driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 14:08:39 -0500 (EST)
  Hi Has anyone managed to turn the driver's seat around to face the back? I can only manage to get mine to turn...
• Can I still drive it?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Perry
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:36:38 +0100
  Can someone tell me if driving with a damaged front outer CV joint could mess up the viscous coupling/ drivetrain in my Syncro, cause...
• Re: Picking up '87 Westfalia...
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 6 May 2000 16:53:48 -0400
  > Be sure to drive through the national monument on the way out of Grand > Junction! Don't just drive through. You can camp right...
• Re: FS: Syncro Driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 06:43:56 -0500
  >Syncro drive shaft, rebuilt with new greaseable U-joints... Are you going to share the information on these grease fittings? P/N's? Pictures...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 09:26:05 -0500
  On Tue, 1 Apr 2003, Morrison, Peter wrote: > I would rather walk than drive a rice-burner! If you drive Volkswagens long enough, eventually...
• wanted: used driver power mirror
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Duggan
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:50:08 -0800
  Hello I am looking for a used driver side power mirror. Preferrably with the whole wiring harness in tact. I would consider a mirror...
• Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 19:00:12 EST
  ...53 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8 writes: > Got one of 'em Discos sittin' in the driveway. > > Ben, just how BIG is your driveway?? :<) chris
• Are there also any BMW types on the Vanagon list?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 21:10:59 -0600
  If so - I've got a BMW drive shaft question. Please contact me off list. Thanks, John -- John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL...
• other vw models /OEM quality replacement for driver side interior light
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:13:31 -0800
  All -interior light switch is fskd, not so bright Are there any known drop-in replacements for the driver side interior light from more...
• Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:25:34 -0500
  I should have added a qualifier - "Draw your own conclusions! Your mileage may vary!" Regards, John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Check...
• Drive Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:16 -0700
  Just had a leak start from one of the transaxle drive flanges on an '86 2wd. One of the fun things I haven't...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...Only ONE drive wheel? > > > I have an '88 GL with a manual transmission. I got it stuck backing > into an > uneven driveway yesterday. Just...
• Re: Vanagon gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 11:26:00 -0800
  Buy a Honda Insight and drive under the speed limit, I have had two owners report over 90mpg by driving them carefully. Unfortunately you...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 1 May 2013 07:54:01 -0700
  ...forum@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > I wish its more like > > Fixed Daily! > > Driven Weekly! > > Fueled Monthly! > > !!! > > > > > > On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 9:50 AM...
• Re: lowest mileage
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 08:21:28 -0800
  ...same thing. >Vws are intended to be driven and admired, not stored away out of sight. >Drive them hard, but with care and enjoy...
• [OT]...And now for something completely different
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:44:37 -0800
  ...1985 Blue Volkswagen Golf > * Only driven 150 km (90 miles) > * Only first gear and reverse used > * Never driven hard > * Original tires > * Original brakes > * Original...
• for sale: sliding window w/ screen fits Westy, van or Adventurewagen
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 20:31:37 EST
  ...it will fit all '80-'91 Adventurewagens on the drivers side... on the A-wagens, a cabinet blocks the drivers middle window latch so...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 26 May 2010 12:57:25 -0400
  ...Lay them in your driveway and drive on. you can make them any height you desire (might want to sketch it out first so...
• Re: buy a daily driver or press the syncro into service?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:21:46 -0900
  ...In the Spring we call them up and activate the full policy so we can drive the vehicle and in the Fall we call...
• Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
  1987 Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 95HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission Full...
• Flaming Mercedes drivers
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kelly
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 19:34:49 +0100
  Hi, in the cross fire i noticed a disparaging remark about MB drivers. why? I drive an aircooled 82 pop top van converted by...
• Re: Drive flange oil seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 06:45:13 -0500
  ...I took it for a test drive and lo and > behold, it's still leaking. > There is another seal, a large o-ring, beneath...
• Re: Wipers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:35:17 -0700
  On 8/14/06, David M <covrambles@yahoo.com> wrote: > My driver's side wiper arm has a weird attachment on > it. Kind of...
• Re: [WetWesties] Following Distance was waterproofing
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:41:21 -0700
  ...Just easier to teach new drivers (and remind experienced drivers) how to tell when they are following to close, especially at highway speeds. And...
• Re: Driver and Passenger Door Windows
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:34:30 -0800
  ...I haven't found them. >> >> Thanks >> >> -- >> John Rodgers >> Clayartist and Moldmaker >> 88'GL VW Bus Driver >> Chelsea, AL >> Http://www.moldhaus.com
• Re: Driving Challenge videos from BOTC 2006
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:10:45 -0400
  ...On 7/13/07, Greg Potts <greg@pottsfamily.ca> wrote: > Hi Volks, > > I just posted two video clips of the Bus Driver's Challenge...
• Help with Rock Auto - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 16:33:26 -0500
  ...My daily driver is a 2009 Jetta wagon. �It needs a new bulb for the driver's side rear view mirror turn signal. �The...
• Re: Passenger running light out!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 21:33:44 -0400
  ...Checking voltage from the driver side to passenger side, and seeing voltage driver side and not passenger side. So what I am looking for...
• Re: FS diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 20:25:35 -0500
  ...If my tank holds 10 gallons and I drive 250 miles before it runs dry, my mpg is 25 MPG. If my tanks holds...
• Re: Syncro's Transmission....Dave
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 21:55:34 EDT
  ...He prints: "In 1986, Volkswagen introduced an Automatic four-wheel drive version of the Vanagon, called the Syncro." I am a Vanagon enthusiast. I...
• Re: VW Van Profiling
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:44:34 -0800
  I find that I get more "Profiling" from other drivers than law enforcement. Most notable are the motorist that pull out in front of...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 25 May 2010 10:27:12 -0700
  John Rodgers wrote: > I have one pair of drive-on's that I use in conjunction with > jackstands. Drive up one end, then jack...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:09:56 -0400
  ...A turbo supercharger is one that uses an exhaust driven turbine to do the job. In common usage supercharger refers to the belt driven...
• Re: Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 03:42:59 +0000
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• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:57:01 -0700
  ...Mark george jannini wrote: >>> Does not all car manufacturers drive their speedo cables with the front > LH wheel ? << > > Apparently does not everyone here recognize...
• Quirky Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:50:06 -0400
  Anyone check out the Car & Driver review in today's (Sunday) paper? Like the microbus, the Euraovan is a little quirky, ok if you...
• FS 86 vanagon $1000 in MA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:35:49 -0500
  ...runs and drives. has some dents and rust. Drive it away. milford ma $1,000 (RICK 508-478-8269 MILFORD, MA) call them, not...
• Transmission drive shaft slop?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Tue, 8 May 2001 12:23:26 -0500
  ...If I grab the transmission drive shaft and wiggle it, there is a lot (maybe 3/8") of side-to-side slop. Normal? Bad...
• Re: ATF and Final Drive
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:13:09 -0600
  ...ATF flows thru it; the rate of flow is regulated by the speed that it is driven by the gears in the final drive...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Vibes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 22:14:22 EST
  In a message dated 1/16/04 6:46:21 PM, cmoney@MAIL.AMERITEL.NET writes: << The driveshaft from the transaxle to the front...
• Re: Drivetrain Diagnosis Ideas Requested
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:25:13 -0700
  ...there are 3 levels of inspecting say u-joints in a driveshaft .. one is what you can see or feel or find with driveshaft...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:09:32 -0700
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Replacing-Trans-Final-Drive-Seals229.htm -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 22:28:33 -0600
  ...Each day I see thousands of SUVs and the drivers are responsible drivers and their presence is soon forgotten. I equate the bad SUV...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 19:27:55 -0700
  I was reading recently about a study done that examined driver aggressiveness/carelessness in relation to the driver's awareness of and belief in...
• Re: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:53:59 -0400
  ...In this case the VC is driven by > the main drive shaft, the VC drives the fron diff, which turns the > flanges for the...