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• Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:55:29 -0800
  ...Trans code ASS. $1,200, plus shipping from Sacramento, CA and it's all yours ;) Includes 5 speed shift linkage and shifter assembly. Cheers...
• Re: Heater Mtr. Replacement & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 10:14:27 EST
  ...I speculate that it is to assure that at least a calculated minimum torque is applied to these fasteners during the production assembly process...
• Re: Sink trap blues.
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 11:45:25 -0400
  ...I ordered the parts to replace the trap, but here's my problem---I don't know how to get the trap assembly off...
• Re: flue vent assembly
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 14 Apr 2018 18:04:05 -0700
  thanks to Alistair’s posted photos https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ <https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge...
• Re: wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:04 -0500
  ...each bearing race (or is it properly called "carrier"?) that bearing assembly rides on, needs to seated so it butts up against the each...
• Re: New Alternator?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 13:29:14 -0400
  ...Turned out to be pretty smooth, so replacing the regulator/brush assembly turned out to be the right thing to do. Noticed my lights...
• Re: Resurrect the Vanagon? Letter Writing Campaign?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 17:25:57 -0700
  ...In other words, the > vehicles have to be produced with the least number of assembly hours as > possible. > > According to what I found out...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:43:10 -0600
  ...Fewer assembly joints >>> means >>> fewer leaks. Lower parts count and ease of assembly means lower sale >>> price. > >
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:43:25 -0400
  ...that same > > assembly early in middle school in which they were given 'the rules'. > > They > > told us guys it was an assembly on subjects...
• Re: HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYBODY!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 00:05:34 -0700
  ...years old today. �;) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Bracket for front table (westy 1985)
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon
  Mon, 13 May 96 22:12:01 -0400
  Hi, Since the PPO (!) forgot to keep the front table, we are looking for a complete assembly for a front table for a Vanagon...
• 85 spedo repair
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:17:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...I pushed the assembly to the right and gears were engaging just fine. Put everything back together and it worked great for about two...
• 90 GL - chattering in reverse
  Historical mailing list - jay m.
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:40:31 -0800
  ...After replacing the entire clutch assembly and having the engine rebuilt (all within the past three months) I didn't think I'd have...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:06:51 -0500
  Thanks all for the advice. I think I will look for some fiberglass and epoxy and try that. Neil: The ear holes appear to...
• Re: WTB driver side door latch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:14:00 -0500
  ...The part number I have is 251837015b Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Jim Felder wrote: > The flat assembly that goes inside...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 11:49:16 -0700
  ...and also front bottom roller assembly (the aluminum piece w. 2 roller one vertical and one horizontal) rubs against the frame near the end...
• Re: Clutch pedal won't go to floor
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:09:52 -0700
  ...incorrect assembly inside clutch housing, or incorrect parts. If assembled correctly with correct parts, here's a long shot idea. Could the throw out...
• Re: VW Mudflaps?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 19:42:42 -0400
  ...Broke the right rear mudflap assembly off. The mudflap was attached to the wheel well lip with two sheetmetal screws, and with a bracket...
• Re: Sink trap blues.
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:08:34 -0500
  ...how to get the trap assembly off the bottom of the sink! > When I turn the trap assembly under the sink, it just turns...
• Re: 85 Westy - Throttle Valve Switch??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 23:16:41 -0600
  ...The switch is at the bottom of the throttle assembly. If you look directly down on top of the block right just to the...
• Re: Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:40:40 -0400
  ...Serpentine Pulley & Belt Assembly for the WBX engine. Is anyone interested in having a company build a custom set for the WBX to replace...
• Re: [T2] Turbobus update
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:38:13 -0700
  ...Perhaps you could do that with your flex pipe, allowing it to not be a one piece assembly? Just a thought. Also, are you...
• Re: Removing foil from the tach
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:59:22 -0500
  ...My eyes are getting old! Wasn’t sure how to remove the assembly without breaking but got it. Now any tricks for removing the...
• Re: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Sun, 11 May 1997 17:24:34 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sat, 10 May 1997 JCSYNCRO@aol.com wrote: ->However, I would be very surprised if the engine electrics could ->handle water at butt...
• Waterboxer assembly detail sought
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:46:51 -0500
  Question: on the waterboxer block case there are 10mm studs external to and internal to the water jacket casting. These are the studs that...
• Removing axle question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:34:14 -0800
  ...in there somewhere)? To clarify, I am NOT talking about the CV joint/axle assembly (which is already out). Thanks for any tips! Gary
• Re: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:01:03 -0700
  There are 2 different versions of the resistor assembly that could be in your 87 Syncro, one for A/C and one for non...
• Re: CV/axle assembly installation trick
  Historical mailing list - Scott DeSanti
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 20:55:52 EDT
  ...Came up with a trick to slide the wheel side of the axle assembly into place and get the bolts started without getting the...
• Re: Sudden Shifting Difficultys
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:18:37 -0700
  Get this! I dropped the spare tire, grabbed the shift linkage assembly and shook it side to side(about 1.5" of play) Got...
• Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Rich
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:58:57 -0700
  ...I did try that at first but I got nervous when the whole assembly started to move! The trick was to grip the body...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 16:16:47 +0000
  ...Loctite® Purple Threadlocker 222 Low strength up to 1⁄4" (6 mm) screws Carburetors, relay locks, headlamps, throttle body assembly, choke assembly and fuel...
• Re: Headlamp re-install
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 11:08:45 -0400
  ...Just remove the four screws holding the assembly in place. Then support it while you loosen the connectors to both lights. The connectors may...
• Re: Worn Clutch or bad Slave?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:17:10 -0600
  ...The hydraulic clutch actuation assembly compensates for wear in the clutch assembly and therefore pedal travel is not a good indication of clutch wear...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:06:05 -0600
  Alistair: I got a new one from BusDepot but went camping three times instead of installing it. I finally did it today. My '81...
• The black box in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:52:07 -0800
  ...engine compartment driver side a few inches ahead of the light assembly. What is it's purpose? Any relays supposed to be in it...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:28:46 -0600
  Joe...makes me wonder what condition everything below the stainless steel strainer is in? PVC is not as durable as stainless. Bob Happy is...
• Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 15:59:54 -0800
  ...2520mouse.jpg Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: looking for a front swaybar (complete) to replace mine that has a broken ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:24:37 EST
  ...I suffered the same fate and was able to just replace the broken end link--this instead of replacing the whole swaybar assembly. Pretty...
• Parking Brake
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 15:56:25 -0700
  ...Any ideas before I try to hunt up a new assembly? Thanks, David.
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 00:44:53 -0400
  ...Some one tell me if this is not a correct description of the assembly. IIRC, the Vanagon outer rear axle bearing is a straight...
• Re: 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:33 -0700
  ...By a barrel clamp at the throttle assembly. The clamp on my van was > secured with a standard .05 allen type set screw. Yours...
• [Fwd: Odometer repair question]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 20:55:19 -0500
  ...First a description. > > When looking down at the face of the speedometer, the odometer assembly lays > from left to right. From left to right...
• Re: Speedo cable install question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:46:40 -0800
  ...I've run into a > roadblock getting the other cable half out of the wheel assembly. Trying > to pull it through the back side...
• How to Remove and Replace ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 14:44:03 EST
  ...Undo the slotted screws that hold the blinker/wiper arms to the assembly and remove the arm assembly. 8. Pull the ignition switch housing...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 08:37:45 -0800
  My owners manual calls for the same bulb for the stop/tail light(1034), but when I pulled the assembly there was a much...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:05:36 -0700
  ...centered in the lifte.r and evenly tighten down the rocker assembly . On 10/2/2013 1:52 PM, Craig Cowan wrote: > Sadly no...
• Re: Battery and OX light on
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:48:32 -0700
  ...If you take out the 2 small screws and remove the brush/reg assembly you can see. I have found that pulling the brush...
• Mirror movement FIX
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 17:25:20 -0500
  ...I removed the mirrors, took off the tension bolt, then took assembly apart - you have a ball and socket joint that gets compressed to...
• Re: Side marker light needed
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:29:52 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-rear-sidemarker-light/sidemarker-assembly-red-lens-l-or-r-321945361-a http://www.airheadparts.com...
• RE: neat old bus manual find
  Historical mailing list - Michel (O'Hara) Escaravage
  23 Apr 1996 14:39:27 -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...
• Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Roy Mellor
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 11:12:18 -0600
  ...It's coming from the passenger side of the assembly. Before I make matters worse does anyone have any ideas on likely causes and...
• Re: COST OF EV CLUTCH $300.00!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 08:57:41 -0800
  Listees, Just checked with my supplier for the 5 cylinder EV's the clutch assembly will run $300.00 plus S&H. Just wanteds...
• Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:15:18 -0800
  ...On the sliding door, is a large lock assembly called the Remote Control Lock. It is part #11 on the microfiche from the VW...
• Re: Removing A/C high pressure hose from Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:08:34 -0400
  At 13:48 6/8/2000, Joel Cort wrote: >I used both of my kids to prop up the AC assembly/platform (one in...
• WTB Power doorlock
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 20:08:08 EDT
  Hello I'm looking for a good used drivers side doorlock assembly. The part number on the housing is 255 959 781. Please P...
• FS VW/Audi Turbocharger New - never used
  Historical mailing list - George J. Lampman
  Thu, 3 May 2001 17:12:47 -0400
  ...They are complete tuobo assembly and waste gate that bolt up to exhaust flange and oil lines. I have photos to email to interested...
• Re: alt light at high RPMS
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 22:05:29 -0700
  ...thing with the alternator in my '90 Westy? If so, then I'll and a brush/regulator assembly to the 'long trip' spares kit.
• Replacing heater blower - Need clips please
  Historical mailing list - Paul Thomson
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 14:39:24 -0700
  ...As I understand it, I need a set of clips to put the assembly back together. Unfortunatly I do not have a local VW...
• Vanagon Headlamp Source ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 06:03:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...VW dealers here do not supply this part without purchasing the entire headlamp assembly (both headlamps, all adjusters, and backing plate) at some god...
• Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 10:56:03 -0800
  ...although the Propex will allegedly fit under the back seat, will it fit into the compartment containing the rear heater core/fan assembly? The...