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• Re: Re-use Used Steering Coupling Disks? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:35:27 -0600
  ...Since then, having easily removed the steering column and shaft to pull the dash, I'd spend a few minutes doing that that all...
• Re: Antenna Installation Mishap
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:36:57 -0400
  ...the > plastic covers on both the instrument panel and the steering column, gotten > on my back, and still can't see the d*** thing...
• Fwd: Help w/ ignition switch/steering wheel replacement!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 15:15:33 -0600
  ...by >>the 6mm allen nut on the left side of the column). I'm able to yank this >>off by hand too, and with...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 23:20:38 -0800
  ...Seems to me that doing this brings >> the lower column pins further into the bushings, closer to the 3.5 mm >> spec BUT I...
• Clutch Pedal Freeplay/access to master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 14:06:33 -0500
  ...I have removed the instrument cluster and the fuse box, do I have to drop the steering column too? Anything else have to come...
• Re: Steering Wheel Nut
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 15:31:39 -0500
  ...top side of the wheel that clamps it to the steering column is the one I was interested in. It is considerably bigger than...
• Re: help with ig switch replacemt
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 08:31:24 -0800
  I have a new switch in hand and the column exposed, wiring dc'd, wheel out of the way. Now...how do I get...
• Re: tilt steering column???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:29:43 EDT
  In a message dated 9/26/01 4:17:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: <<... Factory automatic lights...
• Re: Horn question (did some searching)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:28:05 -0400
  ...Searched and learned but.... > > What is the best way to replace the brown ground > wire > that passes through the curved tube at steering > column...
• Need paint color! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:46:29 -0500
  ...http://www.benplace.com/rejean/rejean8.jpg (left of steering column) Benny http://www.benplace.com/
• Re: FW: Dash removal - how long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:52:00 -0400
  ...You can drive the beast perfectly* well without a dashboard, just hook up the steering column again (make sure the rubber coupling for the...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:58:01 -0700
  ...By pulling the switch stalk > on the steering column they will stay on as long as I hold it back. Has > anyone with ideas...
• Re: Source for propane "regulator" for propane tank...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:10:25 -0400
  ...will raise a column of water eleven inches; around six ounces per square inch IIRC) will do. The original square design, the Marshall Brass...
• Re: flashing to pass, spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ron Sinnen
  Thu, 25 Aug 1994 21:54:37 -700 (PDT)
  ...that it didn't show up until the > New Revised steering column and switches of the 1975 buses. but i am old, and > it...
• Re: Survey: Fuel Mileage? (min., max., average...?) Re: Survey: Fuel Mileage? (min., max., average...?) Re: Survey: Fuel Mileage? (min., max., average...?) Re: Survey: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 16:25:55 CDT
  ...and he writes (wrote?) a column in a Tucson, AZ, newspaper (among others). he's written several books that are pretty good (like "How...
• Re: what is it?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:19:14 EDT
  ...This little plug is behind the rubber boot that covers the connection at the base of the steering column. It is about two inches...
• WTB For 87 Westy Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 13:37:43 -0800
  ...it is not working) Cover for the underside of the steering column Stock 14" alloy wheels, full set - in no hurry on these Drain...
• Re: Is your Vanagon "alarmed"?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 19:30:16 +0100
  ...With a broken steering lock and a 10degree twisted steering column, and some damage to the dash around the empty radio-slot :-) But I...
• WTB: PS drag link for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:10:56 -0800
  ...I need the metal rod that connects the rack to the column. I thought this was called a drag link. Anyway, after adding the...
• Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:44:54 +1300
  ...front knuckes (stubaxles, uprights, whatever) radius rods (connect rack to knuckles) draglink (connects steering column to rack) I believe the knuckes should fit my...
• Wipers and fan go kaput - electrical help please
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:19:44 -0700
  ...Just for kicks, I tried applying 12v+ to the black/grey pin on the connector in the steering column and the wipers work just...
• Re: 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:55:21 -0700
  ...Illustration 32-30, just after item 9 in the text, Part # N0203001, remarks column says 11x3.5 (11mm ID x3.5mm Wall thickness. Below...
• Re: I have an 88 camper for sale & "thing" on steering column
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:51:17 -0500 (EST)
  The van described below is the one with the "Thing on the steering column" emails a couple weeks ago. Brian, Did you ever figure...
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:07:14 -0500
  ...Behind the plastic that surounds the steering column I acouple of screws and it comes right off) there are two bolts and a bracket...
• Re: retro-fitting retractable rear seatbelts, '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 22:16:44 -0700
  ...On the right side there is space behind the panel between the C and D columns, under the window. There is a seatbelt mounting...
• Wipers only have one speed,
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 16 May 2016 06:42:12 -0700
  ...The wipers behave normally on all the other functions of the column stalk wiper switch, but the wipers just plug along at low speed...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:35:07 -0700
  ...for the metrically deficient wrench owner, a 15/16 socket will fit the nut on the steering column fine. funny how, for me anyway...
• Re: Wanted: '67 cargo door handle, Help removing steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:17:16 -0700
  ...Dribble a good amount of liquid wrench round the threads, then tuck the wire into the column. Put a spare nut on, and with...
• FW: Vanagon High Beams...
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:25:38 -0400
  ...to bypass the light switch/low-high selector in the steering column; I believe people have had problems with 100 watt bulbs but that...
• Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:41:46 -0700
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• FREE: Steering/Dash Plastic + Engine Intake bellow (elbow)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:40 -0800
  ...steering column (lower + upper) instrument cluster area below radio No cracks that I can see. Dirty but should clean up ok. From an '85...
• Re: More fridge help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 23:15:00 -0400
  ...I was under the impression that a spec of 11 inches referred to the total distance that the gas would raise a column of...
• Re: Heater Box Photos
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:22:18 -0800
  ...After I remove the 2 shear bolts I clamp vise grips below the steering column coupler to keep it from coming out of it...
• Re: Aux battery hookup
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 25 May 2015 11:08:24 +0000
  ...It taps into the wiring in the steering column then to switch, from switch it goes to always on power and remote power. I...
• Re: better seats
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 23:50:42 +1200
  ...I wanted to be able to throw my Bay around the twisties without having to use my knees against the steering column to hold...
• Re: Subject: I have a leak
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 05:17:19 -0600
  ...It appears to be coming from somewhere above the steering column. Water shows up after any rain. Sometimes the entire carpet on the driver...
• Re: Auxiliary Battery Hook-up
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:21:02 -0400
  ...Next to the steering wheel columnn I installed a three pole switch so that I can run the radio, etc. off either battery. This...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 May 2005 13:59:27 -0700
  ...Inside, behind the cluster dead center in line with the steering column you'll find the cap to the brake fluid reservoir. VW engineers...
• Re: Actual Weight Distribution of loaded Vans
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:17:51 -0500
  ...roadhaus.com/tires/load.html > >If you look at the last column .. "Actual Weight Distribution Front/Rear" > >You will see that 67% of the...
• Wiring diagram for AC 84/85
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 11:21:39 -0400
  ...m going to look on the left side of the steering column for a relay, and above the fuse panel for another fuse. Evidently...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 12:22:52 -0500
  ...agents, but not needed in such places as in the steering column, which are always dry and contain no fluids to damage the connections...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  ...One surprising place I found leaks was the base of the "black column" breather tube, whatever it's called. Easy to fix. The butterfly...
• Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 2 Nov 2022 22:18:39 +0000
  ...Steering wheel columns are notorious for rubbing. A little > fiing > > on the column cover would help. > > > >> On Wed, Nov 2, 2022 at 2:56...
• Re: '90 syncro gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:22:43 -0700
  ...that's stock - Fuel filter is mounted behind sort of a 'shock tower' looking column in the left rear wheel well. It's not...
• how do you disassemble an '83 steering wheel?
  Historical mailing list - Marc
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 18:21:40 -0500
  ...I've take the wheel off the column and am trying to replace the horn contact ring underneath. I need to get to the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:18:47 -0500
  ...Uh, I don't recall any "VW supplied amplifier under the speedometer console," just the brake/clutch reservoir, fuses, and the steering column. The...
• Re: 15" wheel/tire report - caution
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:25:14 -0700
  ...T with UNI-T, P205/75R15 97S - and the "load range" >> column is blank." > > Check out the tirerack link below and go to your...
• front headlights not working....
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:26:51 -0800
  ...But when I hold the high beam arm on the steering column, the high beams turn on, but they won't stay. I can...
• Re: Nice crewcab on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:41:38 EST
  ...maybe a Webasto was retrofitted to it? Webastos have the computer LED display to the left of the steering column on the dash.. i...
• Marshall 290 Regulator Cover
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:08:33 -0700
  ...I understand I should check the water column, but ..... want to adjust pressure by 1/2 - 1 turn to see if fridge flame increases...
• wiper switch and windows
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:04:13 -0400
  ...I have an entire steering column from the parts car. Can anyone tell me how to proceed ? Also, can anyone offer any tips on...
• Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Mourkas
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 21:12:31 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? BTW - How is the switch removed from the steering column? Pull the wheel? Thanks, Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984...
• Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:14:07 +1200
  ...handbrake lever assembly steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry -anything else? I can probably get the parts from an SVXVanagon owner in Australia, who has...
• Re: Steering wheel options
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 22:20:51 EDT
  ...you do not have to mod the steering column or shaft like Yoshi did. chris
• Re: Need instructions for replacing ignition swich on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:59:02 -0500
  ...Ken's instructions at the >link above are for removing the switch assembly from the steering >column.
• Re: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - Karena Prater
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 11:55:42 -0700
  ...First, if switching, you will need to switch the legs/support columns also. Second, once switched you will find it difficult if not impossible...
• Tug's starting update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 23:07:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...aboard the Tugboat, when I jiggled wires & connections on the steering column, could I have righted a wrong? I'm down to feet or...
• Re: Gas Heater Dead - few Questions
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:52:32 EST
  ...The Bentley indicates that the relay is to the right of the sterring column/dash area - but I cannot find it there. >> The relay...
• Re: Heater/coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 7 May 2001 19:03:07 -0700
  ...Do I really have to remove the steering > columnold water pipe max > 70 degrees F', am I right in assuming this is > inadequate? > > - David...
• Re: Oil temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 18:25:55 -0800
  ...The best place for me is at the left of the steering column on the vertical part of the dash board. I used a...