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• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:45:29 -0800
  > No direct experience here, but I will say that the rear window regulators > used in Mercedes 124 chassis cars are somewhat similar to the...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:34:18 -0600
  ...The Ford Transit will be available as a "chassis cab" so I'm sure there will be Class Cs built on it, and of...
• Re: Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 12:39:39 -0400
  ...engine w/ 10k and 120k on the chassis.A few minor dents and >no rust for $3500. The current owner has owned it for...
• Re: Adding a pop-top to a Vanagon?!
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Sun, 3 May 1998 14:45:35 -0700
  ...There are no additional drivetrain, chassis modifications necessary. Bj�rn Ratjen 1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized) 1995 Passat TD (1982 Vanagon Diesel) 1979...
• Re: Cold Start problems: Pressure regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:00:13 -0600
  ...I mounted >the gauge on the chassis in the engine compartment i.e. not on the engine >due to vibrations. I used the small...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:10:39 -0500
  On Monday, October 28, 2002, at 11:38 PM, pensioner wrote: > I seem to recall that it's even more involved than Kim mentions...
• Re: wheel bearing for an 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 17:56:29 EST
  ...Outer Bearing Part # 211 405 645 D Fits 83-84 Thru Chassis # 24E015000 Front Outer Bearing Part # 251 405 645 B Fits Mid 84...
• CA emissions
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 15:52:26 -0400
  ...all but my Diesel chassis vans, I plan on having a van camper for the next umpteen years. dan ========================================== Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:08:03 -0400
  ...The same motor in > > > the same chassis would produce > > > > varied numbers on different brand dynos, > > > also. > > > > So, when we hear figures for all these...
• Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:02:57 -0500
  ...dash > Loosen (do not remove) lower bolts holding steering column to chassis > Remove 3 screws holding heater controls to dash (two at heater levers...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:48:16 +0000
  A photo of my radius rod arm/strut bar bushings at the chassis. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/904071.jpg Can the...
• Re: Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:16:15 +0000
  ...https://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm The "maximum amps for chassis wiring" is the current the wire can handle without overheating (though this...
• Re: Won't start - no, wait, there it goes!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:43:06 -0400
  ...the bell housing and > transmission ground cable to the body chassis and body chassis to the neg > post on the battery. > > Each and every...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 14:31:00 -0700
  ...With the ignition on (engine not > running) check the voltage from the O2 sensor connection to the chassis. > Should be ~.5 to .6 volt...
• Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:56:44 -0800
  I am going to one of those soon for the 4wd and the chassis that can tow. I see no reason to pay $30...
• Re: try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 02:02:03 -0400
  ...sept 63 > > 0 590 821 - ~ early june 64 > > what is your chassis number? 1165853 (Sept. '63 is on the plate) - - - yes - sept 63, sounds...
• Re: Lead on a Chassis Dynometer located in Raleigh, NC.
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:57:13 EDT
  In a message dated 10/26/99 6:32:45 AM, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << There was some talk about this one on the...
• Re: reliability of Vanagon automatic transmission ?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:49:09 -0400
  ...It's got 83,000 miles on the chassis, about > half of that on a VW remanufactured engine which the owner says was > installed...
• Re: i did it.. i just bought my first (NVC) car... straying from the marque...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 19 May 2007 08:33:59 -0700
  ...The Chassis still looks like a new car. You probably won't believe it. It cost $20k in 1980. It has a V6 wasserbox...
• Re: Towing Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:39:11 -0400
  ...Disconnect the driveshafts from the wheels, tie them up to the chassis and you are good to go, for as many miles and at...
• Re: Negative Terminal (Stupid Question)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:19:59 -0700
  ...terminal, then no harm since the - terminal is wired to the chassis anyway. Once the - terminal is disconnected then mistakes made on any + wires...
• Re: Mercedes possibly nails the euro-van thing...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:55:27 -0700
  ...In 2003 the EVC sold for about $33k, $43k in 2015 dollars, but VW avoided import taxes by shipping a partially finished chassis and...
• Re: Rear tire angle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 1 May 2012 07:50:35 -0400
  ...Unless the chassis is warped or the trailing arm is > bent, what's the issue? Admittedly I have tried this on only one vehicle...
• Re: Check out this crazy Porsche-powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:57:10 -0700
  ...1989 VW Wolfsburg Vanagon 3.6 Carrera > > VIN # WV2YB0258KH060345 > 157,000 Chassis Miles > 50,000 Engine Miles > Blue Star Blue/Gray on Gray Cloth...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 16:16:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...Goodyear 205R70) Allow Wheels (5) Class 1 hitch (to tow VW chassis to sandblaster) AM/FM Cassette AC (Works good!) Asking $4999.99 OBO...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine (support of Transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 23:38:33 -0400
  ...under the tranny and secure it on either side of the >chassis - tighten it so it will not droop. Now you can pull the...
• Re: off road grille guards...
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 07:35:06 -0700
  ...Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition GL--Rolling chassis(has NO engine)-FOR SALE/SE VENDE!!-Florida Title/2nd owner...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 14:02:38 -0700
  The later front suspension and brakes will bolt right up to an 82 chassis. That is a simple way to go and I have...
• Re: The mysterious 'Silver Socket'
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:13:39 -0700
  ...The metal one still gets warm, but at least can sink the heat into the surrounding chassis where it's mounted. Powerlet Products web...
• Re: Happy 30th birthday, my van
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 16:42:18 -0500
  ...One was something about a unfinished chassis date, and the other was the finish the date. My 85 was completed in September of 84...
• Re: Conversion to 240 Volt from 110 Volt external Elect hookup
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:13:19 -0700
  ...The ground wire also connects the the vehicle chassis. Whatever is done must be done such that the chassis NEVER gets any voltage feed...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:23:35 -0600
  ...Then again, maybe nothing can. > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > > > On 8/6/2008 5:56 PM Chris S wrote: > >> The chassis is a...
• Re: Vanagon SPRINGS now in!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:27:18 -0500
  What about measuring from the chassis to the leveled vehicle? Isn't that what really counts? -----Original Message----- From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@worldnet.att...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 May 2004 10:02:46 -0400
  ...Porsches, just a fiberglass Speedster-lookalike body on a VW Beetle chassis. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Re: Xmas wishes unfulfilled
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:27:26 -0800
  Sure Karl, after I find my low cost syncro westy chassis/body to start my own project with, then I'll turn you on...
• Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:14:54 -0800
  ...They were rigid-mounted to a HMMWV chassis, no air conditioning, no maintenance beyond an occasional blowing out of dust with a compressor hose...
• Fw: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:04:53 -0500
  ...There is also an open pin in the cylindrical > connector > that interfaces between the lighting harness and the chassis harness. It > is > my guess...
• Re: Bucking, hesitation between 1500 and 2500 RPM when hot
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 19:23:26 -0800
  ...Where does the brown >>> wire ground from the oxygen sensor(chassis harness). The Bentley indicates >>> a ground at #12 ground in engine compartment(left...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:14:23 -0700
  ...For maximum surface protection 540 F drop point NLGI Automotive wheel bearing and chassis lubricant GL-LB OR .. Valvoline Crimson Heavy-Duty Grease Applications...
• Re: Alternators correction!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2020 18:21:22 -0400
  ...Alternator to engine, engine to > transmission, transmission to chassis. Measure point to point on 2V scale. > > Yrs, > d > >
• vibration with chassis
  Historical mailing list - Deepak Kumar
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:52:52 PST
  Hi Folks VW replaced my syncro engine 2500Km ago and suddenly something is making contact with the bottom of the van making an unpleasant...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 12:36:15 -0500
  ...relevant to ask whether there is an electrical path thru the chassis. In the classic electrochemical cell ( two different metals in an electrolytic solution...
• Re: ?On Which Side Is Ground Point 18?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:17:07 -0500
  ...The only ground to the engine case I have found so far is the one on the driver's side with the just chassis...
• Re: Found on ePay... Ronal R9's
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 12:43:13 -0700
  ...Stock rims from an early model > W210 > > chassis ('96-'97 E320) > > > > The 7's might touch the steering components un a 2wd Vanaagon. Trial...
• more '54 RHD deluxe bus progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 21:56:55 -0700
  ...Today I got the chassis center sections, which are the pieces that go crossways between the longitudinals and the heater tube and cables go...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 08 May 1997 17:49:24 -0400
  ...differnt feeling with respect to cornering >on the Westy chassis vs your Wolfsburg chassis. This short distance from >the tire to the polar axis...
• Re: Good deal for '86 Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:48:05 -0500
  ...engine w/ 10k and 120k on the chassis.A few minor dents and > no rust for $3500. The current owner has owned it for...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:08:34 +0000
  ...Any consideration that the aforementioned NVH is not so good for our old chassis, components, etc. I often wonder what is happening to things...
• Re: More Spring Info Tutorial (cure for saggy springs?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:53:24 -0700
  ...Cohen" wrote: > Dear All > > I thought this excerpt from a book on performance chassis and suspension tuning might help with the spring problems. > > First...
• Re: Engine Mounting Hardware
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 08:38:58 -0400
  ...on the 4 bolts that hold the mustache bar to > the chassis. > Bolts & Nuts & washer combination. Had two sheer off during removal and > found...
• Re: A neat idea for vanagon protection
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 00:32:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...seat?) > > WHEN TOGGLE SWITCH IS CLOSED | > > CIRCUIT BREAKER BLOWS DISABLING vehicle chassis > > THE COIL. (ground) > > > > -- > > > > The AMAZING TOM LINE! > > > > > I own a diesel and...
• 86 Synchro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Skousen
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 08:55:20 -0800
  ...8k on NEW FACTORY ENGINE, 114k on Chassis TIRES: Nearly new all terrain--great for snow OPTIONS: A/C, WEEKENDER BED, CD sound system...
• Bent Westy. Comments?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 09:03:13 -0800
  ...Note that the side "rail" (chassis?) is bent slightly right by the propane tank (which, thankfully, bent down and was not damaged). Does this...
• Re: Wiring color question
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 10:55:48 -0700
  ...the brown/white wire directly to a ground lug on the chassis? Thanks. On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Neil N...
• Power mirror question #2
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:31:12 -0800
  ...How did you do it? These have been sanded up and painted chassis black POR15 by spray gun.This is a satin finish,much...
• Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:06:14 -0800
  ...The > stiffer/harder the bushing material, the more NVH (noise, harshness, > vibration) is transferred into the chassis. The softer (more NVH absorbent) > the bushing...
• Re: Small on Safety
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 09:35:34 bst
  ...never seen one, a Landrover a sort of Jeep with a chassis built out of the leftover parts of the Forth Bridge). It came...
• RE: Balls O' Fire (or Smoke curls to the left)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 25 May 96 00:21:38 CDT
  ...it doesn't take very long for those wires to abrade through the insulation and short out the injection system to the chassis. :( this...
• Re: Electrical Drain
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 20:10:18 -0700
  To isolate this problem, disconnect the battery ground and install a 12-volt test lamp between the battery negative post and the chassis ground...
• Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:01:58 -0800
  ...Temporary Winter chassis treatment > > I'm from Western NY State. Back then the standing joke was 'At night, you > can hear a Ford rust...