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  • 98 syncro TDI Multivan (EuroVan)
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 20:18:57 -0500
    >sofcom has put up some recent pics of a TDI syncro EuroVan shot at the Munich >Camper Fair. > >http://4wd.sofcom.com/News/1998...
  • 1998 EV GLS - CDN spec
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Thu, 20 Aug 1998 07:47:45 +0000
    ...Now, apparently, the Multivan model is coming to Canada as well, but nobody has one yet. Price... nobody knows. I'd guess it's...
  • Re: VW factory tours
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 11:46:38 -0700
    ...They are called Transporter, Caravelle or Multivan here. PerL 88 Caravelle Syncro David-M wrote: > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > > Anybody going to Germany next summer...
  • oxidation on a dark-colored pop-top: any consensus on a solution?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Sun, 5 Aug 2001 16:41:41 -0700
    I have a 1990 Multivan with a burgundy-colored Westy top. It's oxidized through the years and, because of its dark color, doesn...
  • No lights/horn/start/nothing.
    Historical mailing list - RP
    Sat, 22 Nov 2003 15:30:09 -0800
    hello listees, I just installed a replacement door buzzer on my 91 multivan, and now there is NO electrical power. It is like the...
  • Flickering alternator light at higher RPM's
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:13:10 -0500
    ...Am I wacky or could this be a factor? John Meeks Top o'Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com...
  • Re: Chopper on hot pursuit - or weird sound from rear-wheel
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:50:10 -0700
    Hans, That's exactly the sound I was getting out of my 90 Multivan last summer before I replaced the rear wheel bearings. Thanks...
  • Re: Lighthearted Vanagon content - Boy or Girl?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 15:58:22 -0400
    ...or maybe not? > >/Trina >'91 Multivan "Blue" (definitely a boy's name)
  • Re: battery opinions please
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:40:45 -0500
    ...No problems at all. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: overheating
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:56:08 -0500
    ...Air will bubble up to the expansion tank. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:57:50 -0400
    ...http://northwestcampers.com/ John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
  • Re: Camper seating arrangements
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sat, 2 Nov 2002 16:22:02 -0800
    ...Overseas it was known as the Transporter Multivan. VW never called it a "weekender", they used that term to describe the option where the...
  • Re: Luggage rack, front part of poptop
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:51:12 -0700
    ...Luggage rack, front part of poptop I picked up a used poptop for my multivan converstion yesterday but there was no front part aka...
  • Re: Fuel Economy, Help!
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Thu, 7 May 1998 18:42:09 -0700
    ...Fuel Economy, Help! >My '90 Multivan gets only 16-17 mpg. >Is this normal? It's an automatic. > >Would coasting in neutral down hills...
  • How can I remove the ignition lock cylinder from my '90 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 20:50:13 -0800
    ...and is in possession of a key to my 1990 Westy Multivan: I've ordered a new ignition lock cylinder and would like to...
  • Re: gotta love those gallery photos from Fast Forward
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:31:49 -0500
    ...Never mind he was in a TD Syncro Multivan! Jeeez! What a spoiled brat! I've been to Dresden. Lovely city. -----Original Message----- From...
  • Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Mon, 10 Nov 2003 14:04:42 -0800
    ...Feel free to look > > > > around and pmail your suggestions. > > > > > > > > John Meeks > > > > Top of Lower Michigan > > > > 91 Westfalia MultiVan __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 31 May 2004 21:41:31 -0700
    ...synthetic oil re: > reasonable change intervals. > > John Meeks > top of lower Michigan > '91 multivan > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74 > kc8zfn
  • NVC Whole Earth Map
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 18 Nov 2004 16:26:28 -0500
    ...index.html Have Fun! John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: early Vanagon type camping picture
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:35:28 -0400
    ...www.shorpy.com/node/15131?size=_original#caption > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 250k miles > > http://www.vanagonauts.com > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
  • Fwd: Re: Synthetic oil or DINO, thanks
    Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 06:55:22 -0700
    ...Leo, 1991 Multivan David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote: I would go Synthetic. Few reasons: - Cost isn't that much more. $10 CAD for...
  • Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:51:03 -0700
    ...Then there are Westy and Weekender/Multivan van style which are mounted in a wooden box and do not rely on the vehicle to...
  • Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Mon, 31 May 2004 10:53:36 -0700
    ...Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan Ed, I wonder if anyone has attempted to use stainless nuts and bolts as replacement hardware so...
  • Re: jump seat for camper
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:02:36 -0400
    David, I had a 90 Multivan that had two rear facing jumpseats. They did not bolt to the floor. There were two recessed holes...
  • Re: EV Westy spotted?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 14:32:44 -0500 (EST)
    ...Last night I saw a Vanagon Westfalia Multivan. This is one incredible looking piece of German engineering. It was navy blue all over, including...
  • Re: Child Safety Seats
    Historical mailing list - Leong, Norman
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:10:43 -0800
    ...stated: >09I'll be attaching the kid seat in the middle seat in my 85 GL till I = >get my Multivan interior. Then, depending...
  • Re: Cheap source for fluorescent light bulb in Camper
    Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 09:11:01 -0500
    ...actually I don't have a sink since I have a Multivan) > is a 6" fluoresent bulb. The dealer wants $50. > Anyone have a...
  • Re: swivel seat
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Thu, 25 Apr 2002 19:13:55 EDT
    In a message dated 4/24/02 6:45:17 PM, lamont@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << Hello out there I have a 1990 multivan and...
  • RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
    Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
    Thu, 8 Aug 2002 12:37:30 -0700
    Listmembers, I am the 4th owner of this Vanagon. Apparently the previous owners missed getting this recall done on the fuel injectors. I would...
  • Re: vanagon fiberglass bumper color confirmed!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sat, 15 Jan 2005 17:26:30 -0800
    But also applies to my 90 Multivan with Westy pop-top, some Westy cabinets, etc. Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:07:25 -0500
    I have the molded plastic wall panel but not the table. Let me know. Jim > On Oct 17, 2013, at 8:34 AM, Paul...
  • Re: Selling my beautiful Syncro Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:45:46 -0400
    ...of this funny biznus ;) > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan > Top o' Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN >
  • Re: Canada brokerage fees
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:20:30 -0400
    ...John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN On 10...
  • Re: To paint or not to paint, that is the question!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 4 May 2007 15:03:37 -0400
    ...ID=428 -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Rubber front floor rubber mat
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:55:58 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
  • Re: can someone explain
    Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
    Sat, 1 Apr 2000 13:01:38 +0100
    ...This model is an Multivan, and I think, that's just the model you call weekender. It has a folding-bench in the rear...
  • Re: vanagonauts.com
    Historical mailing list - Pete O
    Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:48:21 -0400
    ...and the Hoxeyville and BlissFest music festivals in John's '89 MultiVan. Would be great that the Vanagonauts site lives on and continues to...
  • Re: Caravelle?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 14:30:22 -0500 (EST)
    ...My EuroVan MV carries the "MultiVan" badging. Ric
  • Question: Hot Dash??
    Historical mailing list - Steve Whetstone
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 22:19:53 -0400
    I've just recently moved into the world of Vanagons with my recent purchase of a '91 Multivan. The a/c works wonderfully, but...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Sun, 28 Apr 2002 01:05:56 -0700
    ...1990 multivan North Carolina
  • gas tank and jump seat questions
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:30:54 -0800
    ...can still come off BUT will stay on when attached? I have a 90 multivan. Thanks everyone. Debra Clark Santee, California clark10006@cox.net
  • Re: Rear Hatch lock assembly
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:54:23 -0500
    ...435-1324 John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:17:41 -0700
    ...to the roof. > Then drive on the freeway. > > Just hoping someone has some first hand knowledge. > > Lee > 89' Syncro > soon to be a multivan >
  • Vanagon Crash Pix
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:14:01 -0500
    ...Pix are on the "spare" Vanagon list at http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/vanagon/photos/browse/1701 -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85...
  • Re: Vanagon Trivia
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:20:11 EST
    ...I have a '91 Multivan here for service and was out driving it the other day and I notice something strange about the door...
  • Vanagon Bra Parts/Repair
    Historical mailing list - DW
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:57:39 -0700
    Howdy! I have a bra for a late model vanagon (1991 Multivan) that is in great shape save the fact that two of the...
  • Re: Recovered my stolen 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:15:40 -0600
    We have had at least one list member who had his whole SA grille including both light sets stolen while in a parking lot...
  • Re: Happy Holidays to all, and to all a question about hoses
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:23:53 -0500
    ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/files/VWtoNapaHoses.html Best Wishes for the Holidays, John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
  • syncros 14'' & 16'' for sale
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Sat, 10 May 97 14:49:42 UT
    ...14'' Multivan TD 1988, ATM 88 tkm, rebuilt transmission, no diff-locks near Bochum: 14'' Caravelle 1985, 1,9l, front + rear diff-locks 108...
  • Re: the bus starts!! Now to sell it..
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 12 Jul 1998 00:41:05 EDT
    ...A couple here in town in very >> $4k for a '90 Multivan???? geez, i'll buy it.... (they usually sell for 3 times that...
  • Re: European Camper/caravan vs. ours?
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:38:05 -0400
    ...The 'Multivan with Elevating Roof' is simply a EuroVan with 2 beds -- one is in the familiar poptop. Looks like a westy, not a...
  • "Transporter" emblem for sale, looking for "BUS" emblem, etc.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 04:16:00 EST
    ...the van was beat) "Transporter" emblem, in the '84-'91 font "Multivan" emblem "Joker" emblem from Euro vanagon westy what i have: "Transporter" emblem...
  • Re: quick question
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 11:58:31 -0700
    ...Anyway, did the folks at VW ever make syncro multivans? I think that's my dream car... Andrew Payton 82 Wasserboxer
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:52:23 -0400
    ...Up to now, have traveled with 2 bikes inside the Vanagon (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded and we >couldn't take...
  • 86 Multivan On West Coast just up for Sale. CLEAN- NICE-pics avail
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 28 Aug 2004 11:59:30 -0700
    Nice 86 weekender vanagon...poptop, no kitchen...more room, complete interior re-done, newer 4sp tranny just installed, newer tires( the expensive ones ),new...
  • Re: D'Oh! Broke My Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 12:50:40 -0500
    ...Good Luck, John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: New T3 - engine options.
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 13:50:16 -0500
    ...http://www.onlineconversion.com/torque.htm John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue...
  • Re: Agilis Nokian Hybrid Tires
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:36:44 -0700
    ...I usually add 150# of sand tubes over the rear axle for even > better traction. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan...
  • Re: Craiglist
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:12 -0400
    ...Has anyone else seen these? > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > Radio Call...
  • Raised Roof on Weekender...(Fiberglass) OK?
    Historical mailing list - Ed or Cheryl Beggs
    Wed, 25 Jun 1997 12:39:43 -0700
    ...an extra bed up top, and cannot afford a Westy or Multivan. I'd like to know about cost, (BC Canada) of having it...