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• Re: '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 05:28:20 -0500
  ...Replace clutch assembly; replace flywheel > Replacement of the flywheel may not be necessary. Most often a simple machining to give it a true surface...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:08:41 -0500
  ...engine assembly > Can a person use any type of homemade tool or do I have to hunt down a > special VW tool for this...
• Re: door key cut from code?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:18:58 -0700
  ...With the door open, look below the two large philips/pozi bolts on the latch assembly and you will see a third bolt under...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 06:58:56 -0400
  ...skylight flex arm repair > > > Has anyone been able to successfully re-tread or otherwise repair the small > wheels on the flex arm assembly for...
• Wiper Stalk Advice - Don't Do What I Did!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 23:33:54 -0400
  ...Well, I took apart my steering column and it appeared that I had a non-rear-wiper stalk assembly in there. Luckily, I found...
• 1993 Passat Diesel CL Vancouver BC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:31:34 -0700
  ...know seller, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: alternator advice
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:09:54 -0500
  ...New bearings, rear bearing carrier, brush/regulator assembly, trued slip rings, thorough cleaning and testing. $72. Has performed flawlessly for 2,500 miles. Will...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 15:20:26 -0500
  ...Gone back to the OEM bulb and a new tail light assembly. >> That's in'neresting, since 21 watt bulbs are used in all...
• Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 10:39:31 -0500
  At 06:47 PM 3/17/2002, Robert Steven Fish wrote: >Located to the right of where the drivers side headlight assembly sits... >Between...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:58:34 -0500
  Pulling the gauge cluster, ashtray, headlamp grille, and left headlight assembly is required. You'll see the way once you pull those. Karl ----- Original...
• Re: alt light at high RPMS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 01:20:01 -0400
  ...Busch wrote: > If so, then I'll and a >brush/regulator assembly to the 'long trip' spares kit. You'll want a right-angled...
• Headlights and Grounds
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 21:41:28 -0800
  ...Out of curiosity, I added a new ground wire to each headlight assembly and lo & behold, the voltage was now measured at 12.35...
• Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:17:46 -0700
  ...Thought the oil .... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Steering Wheel Adust/Horn sounds
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 26 May 2008 02:06:09 -0700
  > --snip-- > I don't like jury rigging things but never > again will I spend hours trying to adjust a VW assembly after knowing a...
• Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
  ...compressor bracket (large silver metal one) great shape-$5 *Air filter assembly with new air filter (practically looks new)-$25 *Ash tray lid (black...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 27 May 2006 14:51:00 -0700
  ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon > assembly line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? It > shouldn't be...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2012 06:56:00 -0400
  The coolant only lubricates the seal assembly. The bearings are "sealed"? Forcing grease into the vent may get some into the bearings after that...
• Engine balancing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 22:47:15 -0600
  ...A stub shaft was mounted through the hub assembly an the whole thing set on a knife edge. It would always rotate to heaviest...
• Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 11:22:14 EST
  ...I'm trying to remove the top nut, but the whole assembly (nut and threaded portion of shock) is turning. I don't think...
• Re: Dremels
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 21:31:42 EST
  ...When I tried to get replacement bearings, I found that they were only available from Dremel and only as part of an assembly which...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 01:05:25 -0800
  ...But now there's the brake m/c and booster that have to come out to get to the pedal assembly. What's the...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:23:23 -0400
  ...If there is any looseness or a gap between the lift assembly and > the body then the bar will wiggle up and down when...
• Re: Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 20:30:55 -0700
  ...required? If I can get it out, holes may align better. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
• A little "engine assembly" help, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 19:36:15 -0700
  ...I'm finally getting around to building out an engine I last worked on 3-4 years ago when I finished the basic assembly...
• Locking actuator, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:36:04 -0800
  ...Should it? Removed the slider's four spring conductor assembly and only found three conductors connected. Is that correct? Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel...
• Can an 091 trans be installed in place of an 091/1
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 11:31:21 -0700
  ...say if one had access to a complete AC van, could the trans and shifter assembly be installed in a late model van? -- Casey
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:29:34 -0700
  ...keeping air temps down behind the van is crucial. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:26:42 -0700
  ...Guys > like Jim Akiba, Karl, Frank G, Mark Drillock et al, -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Germany VW war
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:12:02 -0500
  ...his words, im sure, as the millionth Beetle rolled off >the >assembly line in the late 60's, surpassing production of the Model >T...
• Sink cabinet for 71 Westy-how to find
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 08:41:28 -0700
  I'm missing what I believe is a "sink cabinet" assembly for my 71 which is supposed to go right behind the fron passenger...
• front table assembly wanted
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 21:25:12 -0500
  Volks, I'm looking for the front table, leg and bolt to tighten leg in bracket (I have the bracket). The PO threw it...
• FS: "Typ 2 syncro Illustrated Catalogue"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 11:54:03 -0700
  Syncronuts, This dealer catalog is 330 pages of line drawings of every Syncro part and assembly, and a 30 page index in five languages...
• WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:57:00 -0700
  ...2 weeks and it still smells inside, even with the wiper assembly removed. Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Los Angeles 61 crew cab (911 conversion...
• headlight needed
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 04:51:01 -0800
  ...I really do not need the whole assembly with high beam but if that is the way it has to be, so be it...
• Need a torque value, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:23:00 -0800
  ...Does anybody know the proper assembly torque for these bolts? I can't seem to find it in Bentley. TIA. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon...
• OT jeep question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:42:18 -0700
  ...Only six years old and NLA unless I get the replacement which would require an entire new assembly. The new regulator also requires the...
• 1986 + Brake Caliper Bolts. 200 Ft lb ?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 16:41:02 -0700
  ...Or I could just do some math..... ;) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: Power windows go CLUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:37:51 -0700
  ...The motor and the track/cable assembly. Thanks, I'll give the new bolt/nut a try first. Todd Bill Davidson wrote: > Todd, > not...
• Re: Pulling the Dash (fascia)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:19:02 -0500
  ...If you have a manual transmission, this is a great time to check the pedal assembly, especially if the clutch pedal is squeaking. The...
• =?utf-8?Q?RE:_86_sliding_door_handle_mechanism_=E2=80=A6_stumped?=
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:06:17 -0700
  ...Taken all the hardware off, but I can’t the the “ remote control assembly “ as Bentley calls it ( 58.18) out of the door...
• Re: What is this part/piece?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:22:51 -0700
  ...Something to do with > the ignition switch assembly? Is it from the Vanagon at all? It's like it's > right on the tip...
• Re: Part number for alternator brushes for 90 Amp alternators?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 2 Oct 2018 10:07:13 -0700
  The brushes are part of the replaceable regulator assembly. It is under $20 for a new one. I like the ones with a slightly...
• Re: spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:41:42 -0700
  ...with this? if so, how much work am i in for > in getting this nut free so i can replace the entire hub assembly?
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:05:06 -0600
  What I do have mounted on the front bumper is two fog lights and two aircraft landing lights. They are angled slightly out to...
• need passenger-side mirror...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Fri, 2 May 1997 14:03:47 -0500
  I need a passenger-side mirror housing (or assembly) for an '89. The powered and heated kind. Apparently they are the same from '87...
• Re: New Bus pics!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 17:19:01 -0700
  ...New Bus pics!!!!!!!! Hot off the assembly line, coming to a vw dealer soon!! http://caliban.sf.ca.us/img/newbus.jpg chris
• Gromet
  Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:18:01 -0500
  ...only the rubber gromet and not the whole lock and handle assembly. Any help would be appreciated. Chris *****GOD BLESS AMERICA***** Annabell-'87 Wolfburg...
• Re: vanagon front seat ideas? what other seats fit? what have some of you used?
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 13:31:30 -0400
  ...Just be sure you get the entire seat/adjusting base assembly. They won't rotate like your current captains chairs, but they won't...
• Spedometer Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 17:49:20 -0700
  ...the new cable and reattach, or will I need to pull the whole thing out and then snake a complete cable assembly back in?
• Re: Who did I talk to re: 82 sliding door parts?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 13:33:34 -0400
  ...was emailing someone on the list about the lower sliding door assembly > and I lost the email thread. Who was I talking to? > > Tim...
• Left tail light on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 14:19:21 -0800
  ...The auction is for the lense and housing assembly only... the actual light cluster that holds the bulbs is not included. part number is...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 May 2008 12:20:32 -0400
  Where can I get just a "magnetic clutch/pulley" assembly? I have googled w/o success. Need one for my "mad scientist" project: http...
• Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:38:39 -0500
  ...A J On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > Yes, VW made an assembly paste for brake...
• CV assembly, redux
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:03:44 -0700
  ...Is it true that the hub can only go on the assembly one way? It seems reasonable to think that once the joint is...
• Re: shifter grind after swap (conclusion)
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:20:03 -0400
  ...what my fuzzy math has concluded is that at one time some PO or mechanic adjusted the clutch cylinder pushrod on the pedal assembly...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:20:46 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM writes: > > I'm missing one of the tail light assembly mounting screws so I paid a > visit...
• Re: '72 axl beem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 08:18:47 -0400
  ...What you will have to consider if you do a straight remove the '72 beam assembly and install the '74 assembly is brakes. They...
• 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Hamilton
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 16:21:40 -0400
  ...So, I'm looking at possibly/probably replacing the entire throttle assembly... but I'm not sure if I'm going to need that...
• Re: Disabling steering wheel lock
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 03:04:34 -0600
  ...Of course, you have then destroyed the entire key lock assembly. (We had to destroy the village in order to save it.) The other...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:32:37 -0400
  ...This screw holds the complete assembly >to the shaft. I loosen the Allen screw and gently tapped the >assembly maybe .010 lower. It was...