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• Atlanta Area Meeting
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:29:24 -0500
  ...We need to try to finalize some camp outs coming up in the next few months and what about possibly doing the drive-in...
• Re: Wheel Help please
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 12:18:32 EST
  ...Adrian, Unless you are willing to change the ratio of the final drives, stick with the stock wheels and get some C or D...
• I guess I am gone/ age thing
  Historical mailing list - Ric Jablonski
  Thu, 13 May 2004 20:58:44 -0400
  ...It looks like she is finally sold for cheap at a loss as I need the driveway. The buyer says he is gonna fix...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 23:12:49 -0400
  ...Sort of sounds like a AT >>or >>final drive issue (91 GL with A/C and AT) since the engine is >> >> >responding > > >>and >>the...
• My heads leak!
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:06:00 -0600
  ...The fate of my wasserboxer has finally come true. I had to park it in the driveway yesterday while I was at work. I...
• Re: Dual Batt.'s/The final word - plus a few!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 02:02:10 EDT
  ...Insulate your final exposed connections with Liquid Electrical Tape. With heavier gauge wire you risk far higher surge current delivery with attendant fire damage...
• Tristar is here... shifter question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:52:26 -0400
  ...Here's a few picks of it sitting in my driveway. http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/Tristar/Tristar_1.jpg http://www.autostadtwest.com...
• Re: Curtains in 91GL-Pics and advice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:56:37 +0000
  ...It is a refinement of what I did in my '61, then '67, then '76, and finally this '81. Richard
• Re: 1986 vanagon auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 18:52:28 -0500
  ...Make sure the final drive is still filled. Gear oil from the differential getting into the ATF will make it foam due to the...
• Re: vanagon starts again
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 15:17:29 -0400
  ...I will inform the List of my observations and final resolution, I have in fact ordered a new ECU. I drive in too many...
• Re: Overheating Prob rabbit
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 22:11:12 -0700
  ...It is located on yhe driver's side bottom part of the radiator and screws into the radiator directly. It is about 1" dia...
• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 16:52:43 -0400
  ...However for the Hypoid final drive gears in our Vanagons & all type IIs, the most important consideration is that any transmission gear lube be...
• Its Frydaye...howmany remember the Karmann Ghia "sportscar" TV commercial?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:25:15 -0500
  ...In the Shell commercial two cars were driving down the road.....one finally runs out of gas, the other drives through a large paper...
• Re: 85 GL dead at end of driveway - can we tow it in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 10:27:40 -0800
  ...I finally got it started this morning to take > the > kids to school, I got down to the end of the driveway (about 1...
• Distributor drive shaft installation?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Olsen
  Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:47:24 -0400
  ...By far the hardest part so far has been getting the distributor drive shaft re-installed. With the engine at #1 TDC and the...
• Re: Trip Report (quick & dirty)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:00:43 -0500
  ...Well, I'm not using 50 weight, I'm using 20W50, which is what the driver's manual recommends. It also does not recommend...
• Gears & Big Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 16:13:57 EDT
  After studying my European microfiche, showing all parts for the Vanagon available over there, I have determined that the following final drive gear ratios...
• @!**&*%^$**#@$ % Computer!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:11:13 -0500
  ...hours spent struggling with it all - then I crashed! Finally re-formatted all the drives, re-installed all the software, and that worked. At...
• Towing a bus: summary
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 00:22:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Turns out that this truck, being 4 wheel drive, has a hitch that is too high off the ground to hitch up to anything...
• Re: Tires- 16" recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:20:33 -0700
  ...reach that final gear or to climb steep hills? I bet Daryll knows, since it is his trade, and he drives a turbo Ford...
• Re: [WetWesties] BBTB = Too Much Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:03:35 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > If you've never been, go. > > A final mad man drive of 12 hours Thurs. got to Craggy Wash ~ 11 PM...
• Re: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 27 Nov 2013 09:30:31 -0800
  ...slightly OT - MB L319 D camper My neighbour bought this last summer, I finally snapped some pics. The interior is quite nicely done, can...
• Drivers Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 17:15:25 -0400
  ...in getting ready for West River Westies Campout in Vermont, I finally took it to a locksmith, who couldn't open it either! He...
• Mud Flap - Drivers Side 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wynn
  Wed, 21 May 1997 11:20:23 -0600
  ...a week ago or so, and I apologize for bringing it back up, but my mud flap finally broke off. I think I'll...
• wheel bearings for '82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
  Tue, 21 Jan 1997 09:39:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...I finally got the races out of the rotor last night (man, were they stuck). ....now waiting for the parts.... Thanks again folks.... Cetin...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety - Final Answer!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:17:26 -0700
  One of the reasons for a "safe" rating on the Vanagon is the type of driver they generally have. Folks like you and me...
• Re: tranny shaft&seal
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Oct 1995 10:38:33 -0500
  At 01:26 PM 10/7/95 CDT, Eric Baden wrote: >I'm finally about to install a carefully rebuilt 2.0 liter in...
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:58 -0500
  ...One is for the ATF section, the other for the final drive. If the vents are blocked or plugged when the transmission warm up...
• BBTB = Too Much Fun!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:53:58 -0800
  ...A final mad man drive of 12 hours Thurs. got to Craggy Wash ~ 11 PM. Stayed 2 sleeps. A large group of Colorado folks...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:57:39 -0400
  ...0.86 0.70 >> 5th 0.77 n/a n/a >> Final Drive 3.80 5.43 5.43 >> Tire size 225/45R17 225...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:25:27 -0400
  ...I do like to get the seals between the auto and final drive from the dealer as the ones in the kits are not...
• Re: Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 15:58:13 -0500
  When attempting to back out fo my driveway to go to an art show, my 88 GL van - manual tranny - locked in reverse and...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:02:19 -0400
  ...Of course > no matter what you choose, the trans will need upgraded 3rd-4th gears if not > a taller final drive.
• Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:36:41 -0500
  I only have one Vgon, Scott. So you have more fun and opportunity, That's why I love ya. But, U R right, I...
• 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 19:53:11 -0400
  ...ive got an 87 westy...drives great! my question to anyone who recognizes the symptoms...is, my alternater light is on now for at...
• Need to find an Auto tranny overhaul kit.
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 23:42:04 -0800
  ...Who the hell came up with the paper gasket between the transmission and the final drive? Here is a news flash PAPER AND PETROLEUM...
• Re: Unidentified noise
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:47:33 -0800
  ...thump" occuring once when the vehicle has been idling in the driveway after a decent run or just after I turn it off in...
• Re: whine?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 20 Mar 2001 17:46:17 -0500
  I think that it's wear in the final drive. Our '88 has been doing it too for about 6 months. Doesn't seem...
• Re: Choking on dinner ~ Friday humor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 00:01:41 -0600
  ...Imagine how the final recipient is going to feel!!!!!* :-D *Regards*, *John Rodgers* *88 GL Driver* * Brian Tipsword wrote: >I hit the butt paste...
• Re: Auto tranny from an Audi, possible 5 cyl. engine donor?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:24:52 -0800
  ...The only differences are 1) reverse ring gear hub (mates with thepinion shaft of the final drive) is different, but this is easily swapped...
• leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:59:35 +0000
  ...I ask, the nasty squeak when I turn the wheel was finally diagnosed as a nearly dry PSF container. It was filled last week...
• Drive Flange Seals - Repair
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 21:43:42 -0600
  ...Then I put the plastic ring back on, followed by the drive flange, then the outward-facing washer, followed by the snap ring. Finally...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 23:39:57 -0500
  ...As for the table, i'm a ex Bus driver... even in my 87 i use to NOT carry this one as i like...
• Re: (home engine repair) Torque converter seal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 19:47:27 -0500
  ...Do not drive it home as it will then be to far back for the lip to ride on the converter hub. You must...
• acceleration with air cooled
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:12:19 -0500
  ...When you drive a slow vehicle, you just learn to actually drive, and pay attention to when you need to start accelerating, because there...
• Hydr. lifter finally pumped up '81 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Sun, 12 May 1996 23:32:05 +0000
  ...After changing to a thinner oil and letting those suckers clank for a while they finally worked. (I could not remove them, too much...
• Re: Yup, I solidly guarantee ALL my work, (here I go into the AT again)
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:17:39 -0500
  ...in the van, but DON'T reinstall the transmission to the final drive this way. 3.) needle bearings are CRAZY expensive. 4.) Bentley is...
• Re: Seats - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:45:05 -0400
  ...My memory says the driver side has the handles on one side and the passenger has them on either side. I’m guessing this...
• Re: Interstate Batteries Researched & Purchased
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 08:23:11 -0500
  ...How much do I have to modify the compartment behind the driver's seat to accomodate the battery? Also, do you have to "tie...
• Customized 2.1L is Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 04:57:57 PST
  ...The five speed gearing is great and each gear better fits the speed zones that I drive in, than the four speed. I still...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 7 May 2007 19:37:28 -0700
  ...cam shaft and distributor drive gear there, no way > can you fill the oil pump there. Maybe you just finally ran it long enough...
• Re: LED Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 08:02:15 -0800
  ...They are just stupid inconsiderate drivers that don't have a clue. I've had idiots for no apparent reason follow me for many...
• Re: FW: Oil Filter Stuck
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 10:58:40 -0800
  ...Dah - now I > can't drive it. I used vice grips to remove the remaining metal shell > and filter parts. Finally I had to...
• Re: tranny flange seals
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 12:27:57 -0700
  ...Now just slide the final drive flange thing our. Under that is a plastic cone/dirt guard held on by two screws. Take that...
• Re: New Problem -engine dies when warm
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sun, 2 May 2004 17:27:59 -0600
  ...runs like this for a minute, then finally responds to my throttle manipulations. and I drive home in second gear to keep the revs...
• Re: The "other" fuel line burst today
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:24:29 -0400
  ...the driveway and saw a large line if gas going up the driveway. I could not find the leak until I finally started the...
• Re: How to remove U-joint from power steering?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 07:01:05 -0500
  ...You definitely don't want to have to drive that thing loose a second time. Good luck. John Rodgers, 88 GL Driver
• RE: EV "birth certificate"...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:49:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...VWs have finally risen in status to the level of... The Pet Rock??? :-\ >and down the assembly line when the engine/drivetrain are >mated...
• Re: Emessions still
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:06:02 -0500
  ...So finally >took the $yncro to the dealer(Dick Hanna Vancouver Wa). They think it is the > >catalytic converter and will cost $1000 if...
• '87wolfsburg FS
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 21 May 2000 13:26:12 -0700
  Well i've finally finished upgrading my '89 wolfsburg, now I can sell the '87; this is the van 1987 vanagon GL, wolfsburg edition...