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• Bumpers and side mouldings
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 15 May 1998 16:44:05 -0700
  Hello, I was wondering is it possible to put the beefier looking bumpers and side mouldings on a base vanagon, if so, how and...
• Back side windows
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 08:57:34 -0400
  My Dad's '91 Westy has these black vent thingies at the back of the side rear windows. My '87 Syncro does not. Does...
• Re: FS: fold out side table, fits any vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Topher Jerome
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 12:52:28 EDT
  Hi, How much do you want for this table? do you also have the side pannel/trim? and where are you located? I'm...
• side skirts?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Means
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 20:39:12 -0600
  Hi, I am looking for a set of side skirts that came on the later model vanagons. Does anybody have an idea where I...
• Re: reinforced t-i-r-e-s
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:10:36 EST
  all "reinforced" means is a sidewall with a rating of 2 ply or more. thats IT. so any passenger car tire with a sidewall...
• for sale: vanagon side windows w/ screens - fit all '80' 84 vans
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:36:35 EST
  ...vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens - fit all 80-84 vanagons. from a westy. have right and left. yes i can ship chris se...
• WTB: Grey Westfalai right side ajustable arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Sun, 2 May 2004 07:43:16 -0700
  Hi I'm looking for a Gray right side adjustable arm rest (in good shape)for the '87 Westfalia , the Rottweiler thought it was...
• Re: Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:29:31 -0400
  The NEW one is held on only with double sided foam tape. The "Vanagon GL" and the "Volkswagen VW" emblems are held in place...
• Re: Tires one more time.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:12:23 -0600
  ...Never had such problems with any truck type tire with the stiffer reinforced side wall. The stiffer sidewall really helps the ride, and you...
• Re: Removing front heater cover
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:49:12 -0500
  Unless yours has been modified with screws or such, grab each side and rock side to side gently while pulling straight back. Jim > > On...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 10:09:05 -0700
  Actually, by 'rear' I meant as it sits in the van, so the 'rear' would be the timing belt side. Sorry I wasn't...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 17:00:58 -0800
  ...Anyone have a spare rescue from a driver side door panel? > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto
• Re: COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 20:13:04 -0800
  ...I never froze because of it (the heater could compensate) but the driver's side was/is always colder than the passenger side up...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 00:09:42 -0700
  ...If you were having custom springs made for a Westy, would it be worth having the left side springs slightly stronger, given that all...
• Re: Propane tanks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:54:50 EDT
  ...me about the propane tanks fitted underneath the side > opoosite sliding door (your off-side). > Is this a standard fit, are there cautionary issues...
• Re: Cupping of tires et al/cause
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 10:53:32 -0600
  Cupping tires only happens when the tire is able to "wiggle" (cross movement) sideways while turning over (around) in a straight line. You have...
• Re: Not cold in Maine (AC that is)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:54:37 -0400
  ...If the engine is running and both the high and low side are reading the same 30psi, your compressor is not kicking in. This...
• FS: carat interior w/ sofabed and flip out sidetable and wallpanels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:14:35 EST
  i have a carat interior w/ flip out sidetable and wallpanels and sofabed for sale.. jumpseats not included. what i have is the full...
• vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:03:32 EST
  ...i think they will only fit the 80-87 vanagons though..not the 88-91 with the vented rear side windows.. they are cool...
• Right Side Door Pocket DOES WORK!!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 01:29:34 -0500
  ...I, of course, was going to use the map pocket from the driver side, installed on the passenger side. That's what I had...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:31:53 -0700
  ...I was rather concerned about the propane tank and regulator down there on that side. I figure the odds of getting off the side...
• Re: Now here is a challenge!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 22:46:54 EDT
  ...It was coming from the right side too. It was one of the two heater hoses that are on that side. It was rotten...
• Re: 88 Westie Front End Noise?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 11:58:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...The sound is particularly pronounced on the passenger > side but I do hear/feel it on the drivers side intermittently. Upper A-arm bushing...
• Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Sun, 7 May 2000 19:33:33 -0400
  ...100ftlbs*2ft/10ft=20ftlbs Driver side. 50ftlbs*2ft/10ft=10ftlbs Passenger side. Additionally these oars can be used in a threatening manner towards unfriendly...
• re-screen your westy side screens!! dont throw them out just cuz theyre ripped!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 15:00:54 EDT
  ...the westy side screens are NLA. there are westy owners out there who are totally missing their screens, frames and all. and there are...
• My A/C Saga Continues...
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 23:38:36 -0400
  ...Too much pressure on the high side, a little over 200 while running. Too little pressure on the low side. Pegged at zero while...
• Re: Carver P4 installation Question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 03:06:41 EST
  ...When installing the heater "flat on the floor", with its larger > surfaces top and bottom, is there a top side and bottom side? The...
• Re: '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 10:09:33 PST
  ...The pullout bed was situated more to the driver's side o' the van, > with the long linen closet running the length of the...
• Re: TIICO. Exhaust solved
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 22:48:57 -0700
  ...On my kit, the mounting point on the passenger side of the van there were 2 bolts pointing toward the driver's side that...
• Re: Boxer engines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:32:51 -0600
  ...To start > them > you hand cranked an exposed flywheel on the side of the tractor. > > That would be a flat parallel twin, but not...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:29:06 -0700
  Here is a shot of the plain Stancor relay mounted in the driver side box. The relay is bolted down on the hidden side...
• Strange water dripping from AC cabinet; not condensation
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 17:35:16 -0400
  Got in the van today and water was dripping from the passenger side of the AC cabinet in the back of the '86 Westy...
• Rear Axle Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 May 2003 06:40:09 EDT
  ...What is the best way ? Swap side to side. Keep on the same side and flip ? Swap sides and flip ? Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte...
• Re: Question about turn signal indicator light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:33:48 -0700
  ...If it's on the ground side (and I have a strong recolection that it is), you should see the ohm meter alternate between...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:54:43 -0500
  ...Passenger side refuelling is a LOT safer. I wind up in rental cars quite often due to my work; I am always quite pleased...
• donor van small part needed,
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:51:40 -0400
  ...I have the passenger side am just missing the drivers side. possibly they are identical. If someone has one on a parts van I...
• More propane regulator questions
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 13:28:09 -0400
  ...My question is since there was a reverse thread on one side where the tank connector connects to the connector on the regulator is...
• Special Tent Pricing for Busses Not even close to the Arch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 13:45:35 EDT
  I have a couple of new German Side Tents and Awnings available and can deliver to BNNTA. P-mail me for special pricing. I...
• Re: tail lights
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 14:24:02 -0400
  The US vans only have one bulb for each side, so it sounds like your van is fine. The extra empty socket is for...
• Re: Rubber Floor Mat Sets - reverse is flat
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 07:19:33 -0700
  ...The reverse side is flat. Maybe Ron can get them for Right Hand Drive vans also? >I suppose the key to the question; Are...
• FS: fold out side table, fits any vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 04:14:12 EDT
  ...fold out side table w/ retracting leaf, fits any vanagon, even passenger vans, mounts to left wall below window, stores flat against wall when...
• FS: front and rear heater blower/cores and side windows w. screens
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 18:00:46 EST
  for sale good vanagon front heater core/blower complete in unsplit housing $95 good rear heater blower/core complete $75 vanagon sliding side windows...
• looking for side tent site
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 08:22:15 -0500
  a wile back someone posted a link to a site that showed a bunch of VW side tents. I thought it was a personal...
• Side tents for desert/burningman?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 00:10:22 -0700
  Any recommendations on vanagon side tents for use in hot/dusty/windy conditions (i.e. joshua tree, burningman, etc.)? Main considerations are heat rejection...
• Where can I find a side tent for my 81 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:38:35 -0700
  Where can I find a side tent for my 82 Vanagon at a reasonable price? Thomas --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 18:44:41 -0700
  There is more weight on the left side of the engine, but it gets countered in a Diesel Vanagon by heavy stuff on the...
• Inspected radiator in place with endoscope Was: Unusual Vanagon D radiator sidetank baffle failure
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:15:59 +0000
  ...Lower passenger side tank (coolant in from head): 90C Radiator core and drivers side tank: 20C Top passenger side tank and coolant out to...
• Re: battery question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:36:01 -0800
  The drivers side battery is the auxiliary, the lighter on the passenger seat pedestal is the only thing connected to it from the factory...
• Re: A/C - what it the purpose of the vacuum check
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 18:09:19 -0400
  ...While there is a "high" side and a "low" side. It's all part of the same system, and it is supposed to be...
• Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:08:28 -0700
  ...One side had foam blocking it off on the driver side - was this factory? If so, why would they do that on one side...
• Re: A/C evaporator housing removal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 02:24:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...These plastic tabs where the 3 bolts go into were both cracked on each side, and that, along with removing both side panels, resulted...
• Re: The Ghost of Reinforced Sidewalls (ooooOOOOOooooo!!!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 02:57:21 EST
  ...Time, tpvw@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I am the Ghost of Reinforced sidewalls and I have been seeing oooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! many posts about the possible purchase...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:41:17 -0600
  ...Please note that this is the fore/aft angle, not side to > side. Why not side-to-side? My manual uses the word "gradient...
• need input on confusing CV joints...
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 23:16:02 -0500
  Just swapped out my port side � axle due to a clicking CV joint. I was getting a click under load on left sweeping turns...
• Cup Holders and alarm
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 21:16:05 -0800
  ...However, when you say "right hand side under the headlight" does it mean the headlight on the driver side or on the passenger side ?
• Re: Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:09:36 -0400
  Is there a reason VW retail is higher for the side windows ($44 CND) than for front an rear ($20 CND)? Is the part...
• Re: Heater Valve Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 May 2004 01:56:57 -0400
  ...Later models had the side vents connected to the heater box, earlier models didn't. I've got an 86, and the side vents...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:05:47 +0000
  ...The side that causes the door locks to work normally again is the side with the broken wire in the door. I see you...
• Re: Three busted tires on same wheel, why?
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 20:08:35 -0700
  ...The first two times when it occured, there was a good possibility that these tires were rotated from one side to the others. But...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - KEITH HUGHES
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:37:45 -0700
  ...I thought that > I should have one low-side fitting near the compressor, and a high-side > connection somewhere near the evaporator. > > One line...