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• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 21:11:42 -0500
  ...Seat Modifications > > > > Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a bed > - but > > I'd check the wrecking yards to...
• which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:50:49 -0600
  ...grille, Vanagon "bra" will need some custom modifications. I would appreciate any words of advice and "20/20 hindsight" from fellow listees who have...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 19 May 2019 23:30:33 +0000
  ...A vast improvement, and no need for crank modification. It has been a few years since I did this, so I haven’t checked...
• Re: Spare won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:17:21 -0400
  ...Is there some modification I need to make? The door tire pressure sticker shows both 185 and 205 tires, but it looks like the...
• Re: New LED lighting and camping updates
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 21:49:04 -0800
  ...On 11/7/13, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > Just wanted to share my latest interior lighting modification. Very happy > with the end...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 29 May 2011 03:59:54 -0700
  ...Saturday, May 28, 2011, 8:10 PM Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other...
• Re: Idle Selonid repair/Vent window
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 08:22:03 -0800 (PST)
  ...1-910-547-0144 "Your source for factory parts, accessories, custom modifications and service for your VW van or camper." (info. courtesy of Jerry...
• Re: Tim Timothy's trans exchange questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 17:23:58 EST
  ...Some people have done this but it does require some fabrication and modifications. What you might consider is selling the '80 091 gearbox and...
• grilles FS ....Re: Looking for a BROKEN '86 and up Upper Grille!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:45:15 EST
  ...While very functional, this modification leaves something to be desired in the appearance of my van. Rather than looking for an entire grille, I...
• S&S Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 23:49:41 -0500
  ...major problems, and installed both headers without the need for any modifications. A bonus was that the second time, I only bought the header...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 17:55:23 +0000
  ...As for the lid modification, it looks like the Westfalia's cabinet protrudes exactly where the lid needs to be raised to accomodate the...
• Re: More powerful WBX / Lilley modifications files available
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:10:58 -0500
  For those that are interested, I have a large amount of material that I pulled together from the archives a few years ago. I...
• Rebuilt engine project
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:22:35 EDT
  ...15ed and a 2.1 stainless steel exhaust system was fitted. Modifications of the muffler heat shield and thermostat housing heat shield were necessary...
• Re: FS: Vanagon w/2.5L Subaru - Nashville
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:40:58 -0600
  ...the price is so reasonable considering all > the upgrades/modifications that it seems waaaaayunder-priced to me. > > bob > > On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:28:00 -0600
  ...engineers designed it, and dismiss any concerns > about safety of the modification with faith that it will "be ok." > > Why do you guys want...
• Re: Westy Sink faucet mods
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 21 May 1999 08:10:06 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if anyone has come up > with some good modifications. Here are the things that are bugging me: > > 1. The stream of...
• Re: Weekender seat/bed into my '81--How do you install it?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 07:17:43 -0400
  ...How does it go? Major modifications > required? If anyone on the list has done this, please let me know how it > turned out for...
• Re: Block Heater
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:31:00 -0500
  ...stick style heater? This would seem to require > the least amount of modification--just swap dipsticks every winter/spring. > > Jay > > > bheater2.jpg [image/jpeg]
• Re: Anyone have Audi 5000 lug bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:48:55 EST
  ...I guess they aren't cheap, but in relative terms of upkeep/maintenance/modification a small cost to make sure your wheels stay on...
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:39:22 -0800
  ...I would make a similar modification to my Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? - Ron Salmon...
• Re: Exhaust Ceramic Coatings - New Reasonable Price
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:14:33 -0500
  I just wondered if there was a modification that could be done or if something could be put in between to absorb the movement...
• Re: AC systems - into front of later Vanagon -yes
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 16:58:47 -0400
  Robert, Yes, Frank Grunthaner even put the unit from an 84 type Vanagon into the front of a Westy with some modifications. Should be...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: [Syncro] Roadhaus - Need an Engine
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 5 May 2004 13:36:11 EDT
  ...I can remember when every other email posted to this list was related to how terrific this Roadhaus modification was and how one wished...
• Re: vanagon auto trannies
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:09:01 -0500
  ...See www.subaruvanagon, and look up automatic modification. Basically, one just grinds a bit of metal off 2 swinging weights. The site even shows...
• Re: Westy closet mods?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:50:47 -0700
  ...I don't usually hang > clothes in it, so shelves? Drawers? While I mull ideas for > modifications, I would enjoy hearing about (or seeing...
• Re: throttle flat spot
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:42:18 -0500
  Eric, Does your AFM have the capacitor modification? http://neksiwel.20m.com/photo2.html Bottom of page. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original...
• Made Roy O's AC modification...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:07:20 -0700
  Well, in a fit of unbridled, irresponsible ambition, I performed the AC duct modification suggested by Roy O. (whose metallic blue '87 Westfalia is...
• Re: Handicapped EV Siting
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Feb 1996 16:07:46 +0000
  ...EVs work best for this because they need no modification, unlike these silly mopar minis I see running around that have some stupid looking...
• Extra accessory Fuse Block.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:44:59 EDT
  ...I was able to clean up the wires from the radio and headlight modification and their associated in line fuse holders. Drive Safely & Good...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:01:58 -0700
  ...Alternative Steering Wheels > >Does anyone know what other VW sterring wheels will fir the Vanagon >without >the need for modification? > > >Todd >'88 Westy > >
• For Sale: 1990 Westfalia, 111000Km / 69000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Jasi Brar
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 07:50:05 -0400
  ...There have been no modifications made to this van. It is as original. I have touched up some 'wear and tear' scratches and stone...
• Re: 2 questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:08:42 EDT
  ...If you do sell it in the future, it will be to one of us bozos, so we will understand the modifications if you...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 10:25:44 -0700
  Have ya ever seen an old van that's been through both home modification (panelling, wood floors, etc.) and a head on accident? There...
• Re: more choices in custom wheels.
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:16:14 EDT
  ...The wheels you are looking at will fit after a few modifications. Fist the CLK's used 12mm bolts. Your Vanagon uses 14mm studs...
• Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittent wiper!!! read!!
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:26:37 -0400
  ...this indeed a drop in replacement? or does it need any modifications? > It does sound attractive, 15 euro's for a kit (and for...
• Re: FW: Westy sink - gray water line
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:51:35 -0800
  ...Sink faucet modification: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0202D&L=vanagon&P=R13315 horn button: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi...
• Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:38:05 -0400
  ...van (I believe the existing hi-capacity tank requires a frame modification). I replaced my rusted-out power steering lines with Frank Condelli's...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:09:47 -0700
  ...I'm trying to understand how VW determined to make this > modification. Seems pretty complicated to do so. So....what is the open > ventilation...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:23:55 -0500
  ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or...
• Re: Back Door Bonk
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:55:33 -0500
  ...This worked fine even though many folks shut >the hatch without knowing about the modification. These things are >designed to temporarily deform under stress...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sat, 2 May 1998 21:30:19 EDT
  ...But, is there such a beast? And will it work with my stock 2.1 engine without modification? The seller wants $500 for his...
• Re: scirocco engine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 23:33:16 -0700
  ...if so how serious are >necessary modifications? > > > > > >_______________________________________________________________ >Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com > > -- David Marshall - Vanagon...
• AC, sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Mack Paschall
  Tue, 2 May 2000 09:18:24 -0400
  ...I am going to have the AC repaired on my '87 GL, and I am wondering if anyone has recommendations for modifications. The system...
• Re: Adding overhead a/c system to Westy..frank..Got Pics??(was:Re:Odd A/Ccontraption
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 15:11:36 EDT
  Chris, I've been meaning to photograph this and many other detail modifications to my Westfalia including the conversion details but two problems arise...
• Equipped for the Left Coast
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 08:26:31 -0700
  ...in your Wolfsburger, you'd need to make some after market modifications, first. To begin with, you'd likely want to convert your Wolfsburger...
• wheel confusion
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
  Tue, 15 May 2001 17:53:17 -0400
  ...from any year fit the vanagon syncro? What are the required modifications to the wheel in order to make it fit, if any? Does...
• Re: VW V-8 engine
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:29:38 -0500
  ...There was a modification they did on some of them to put on a larger alternator pulley -- seems they had a tendancy to throw...
• Rear Axle Bearing Service
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:03:12 -0500
  ...Does anyone out in the list see any problems with this modification the rear axles? Thank You, R. Cardo
• Re: Deep cycle battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 12:44:27 -0600
  ...but what model # Sonnenschein fits under the driver's seat without > modification?? Malcolm > > > --- Mark Magee <markbmagee@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > >> I had never heard of...
• Fwd: 83 diesel into 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:59:06 -0800
  ...of each? 4) Is there a preference, 82 over 83? Any modifications needed? tranny, engine mounts etc? 5) Besides the starter and alternator what...
• Robert's Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 13:42:41 -0500
  ...The .70 5th gear and the engine modifications made for a very smooth, quiet ride. At 70 mph on smooth asphalt, he was turning...
• Re: for syncros ... check it out!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 11:15:27 +0200
  David Marshall wrote: > What this stuff about > > "Not surprisingly, the vehicle carries quite a few modifications, although > there�s a number of interesting features...
• 2.1L Tech spec request
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:05:40 -0800
  I just got a program that is supposed to do a dyno model of engines so gains from engine that modifications can be estimated...
• Re: Milestone reached and Traction question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:22:00 EDT
  ...ramerm@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Does anyone have experience with this suggested modification below? I've always thought that with the locking differential, some aggressive...
• Re: bus name?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:29:08 -0600
  >Here's one for the taking - if you've had an especially difficult >time with >breakdowns, repairs, costly modifications, etc., or have been left...
• Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 07:33:16 -0500
  ...What is the story on this? Is it some type of "overdrive" modification? Or is it something else entirely? Thanks again, Route 66 Rider...
• Re: Westy closet mods?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:33:25 -0800
  ...I don't usually hang > clothes in it, so shelves? Drawers? While I mull ideas for > modifications, I would enjoy hearing about (or seeing...
• Re: inline 4 vs Subaru conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:43:27 -0700
  Putting the ABA into my Adventurewagen was the best modification of all. I live in a high valley with mountains all around. One of...
• Re: Insturment Cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:01:18 -0700
  ...I also need to know if 84,85 or 86 as 84 and 85 do not require Bostig's TACH modification as the 86...
• Vanagon TD: left motor mount
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 06:42:05 -0800 (PST)
  ...and turbo fits in a non-turbo Vanagon diesel with no modification of the standard left-side motor mount. This manifold has its exhaust...