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• Re: westy slider door curtain differences...can anyone help?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 13:22:35 -0800
  ...Mark JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >ok, hopefully someone out there can clear this up.. > >80-81 westy had the aluminum curtain rod over upper...
• Re: Light ladder
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 11 May 2005 12:28:49 -0700
  ...What we can't do comfortably is reach the built-in > luggage rack on the roof, or get up into the upper bunk without...
• Re: SA Rear windows- hey, they open
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 07 Feb 1997 11:40:31 +0200
  ...Taking this into account I guess the upper face of the SA Kombi around the upper grille comes a little bit out and makes...
• Magnets and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:28:18 -0400
  ...I placed it in the upper storage area above where I wanted the light to be mounded. I attached a magnet to the led...
• Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 21:27:27 -0700
  ...would it be fair to say that the 1.9 "H" pipe and upper thermo > housing are the only parts on the Vanagon which...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 15:38:41 -0400
  ...it? The tie > rod ends are new german ones, the upper ball joints and upper bushings were > done in the last six months. > <snip>
• mold in pop top in north west moist winter climate?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 15:46:39 -0800
  ...There are some small mold spots starting to appear from the point where the upper bunk folds over all the way to the rear...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:45:02 -0700
  ...Ok, I don't have an upper bunk, but if I did buddy, you bet. I do a lot of restaurant work... restaurants get...
• Re: YABT: Yet another brake thread... :-(
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:20:19 -0700
  I got some Febi/Bilstein upper control arm bushings, "Made in China" on the box. It is happening all over. Mark Jeff wrote: > FYI...
• RE: Light Covers for EV
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 12:41:55 -0500
  ...They fit = perfectly....have a little tab that locks in to an indentation in the = upper part of the grille/radiator support, etc... Ric
• Pop-top weight limit
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Ainslie
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 23:49:27 +0000
  My owners manual tells the limit for the "luggage rack" but not the upper sleeping area. The primary occupants will be a three and...
• complete poptop camper top for sale, add to hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:25:14 EDT
  i have a complete poptop camper top for sale, it includes all hardware, top, upper bunk and mattress, luggage rack, etc. mount to any...
• CO adjustment, can this add power if enriched to the upper end of the scale?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 01:00:32 -0600
  Or would gas consumption be too high....and would the car run too hot?....or would the added richness help to keep head temps...
• Re: upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 21:11:29 -0500
  See http://volksweb.relitech.com/uballjnt.htm for detailed instructions complete with pictures. -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL 85 Westy Weekender 84...
• Re: RIP and Help finding an '87-91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:01:55 -0400
  ...I'll be all around the upper midwest this summer and will keep my eyes open, and let you know if I discover any...
• =?utf-8?Q?Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:13:17 -0700
  ...This means you cannot install the lower shock bolt and swing the shock and spring up and under the upper mounting bracket. The extended...
• Re: Upper trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 22:35:51 -0400
  ...Everything came out pretty easily, however while taking things apart I noticed that my upper ball joint boot was shredded and there was rusty...
• Re: Brake Fluid Bleed Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 18:52:48 -0800
  ...It says there is a front >upper and a lower bleed screw, but does not show a diagram. I only see a >single bleed...
• Re: Head Removal
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:30:39 -0700
  ...This can be done with the engine in place, but you will find it a challenge! The upper cooling tin will need to be...
• Re: upper ball joint hell
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 13:38:10 -0600
  ...I think you have to be a he-man to do front end > work! Upper ball joints -- how the heck do you get these...
• Alternate storage Areas Was: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:19:29 -0500
  ...Dan, didn’t sticking things in the passenger door potentially mess up window operations? Not sure what you mean by area behind the upper...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Next, remove the two Allen bolts holding the upper ball joint and lift the wishbone arm up to free the steering arm/ball joint...
• BALL JOINT REPLACEMENTS
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 16:34:50 -0800
  ...1.Remove tyre (use a safety stand) 2.Remove upper ball joint nut(24mm) 3.Remove 2 bolts(19mm) holding brake caliper-this was...
• Re: How do I separate the windows from the frames?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:12:03 -0400
  ...http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/upperrear.jpg http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18/DoctorChris/upperpassenger.jpg http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r18...
• Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Tue, 7 Mar 2017 17:55:53 -0800
  ...We are looking for the siding door upper right corner trim piece. See the pic linked here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByeFv4TxLdX3X1U1dDJTcjRUaDA...
• Used bus lot in the MI UP
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:26:28 -0500
  ...In the mid to late 90s driving Hwy 2 in the upper peninsula of Michigan there was a car lot that had a lot...
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:50:52 -0500
  ...Will the upper and lower grills from a 1986 Vanagon fit an 1982 Vanagon, also its a diesel if that matters? Thanks in advance...
• Re: Camper Upper Bed
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 20:13:53 -0400
  wsilva wrote: > 2 adults- total weight about 300 lbs. use it or will it come crashing > down? The interior is in perfect condition! I...
• Rear seat belts
  Historical mailing list - Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 23:32:37 -0400
  ...Is someone knows if the hole for the upper part of the seat belt is already there in a Vanagon 85 GL (hidden by...
• Starter or Solenoid?
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:18:35 -0800
  ...Thought it might be the battery, so I charged it, checked the voltage at upper 13's and reinstalled. Still won't start. The...
• Re: Dehler profi highroof camper on samba
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 03:07:51 -0500
  But there's no upper bunk. :-( Mike JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > u cant believe none of ya have jumped on Karl Mullendore's Dehler...
• Re: Grille Painting - Krylon Camouflage?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 14:48:35 -0500
  ...Mike Matt Drew wrote: > Need to re-paint the upper grille. > Has anyone used the Camouflage product by Krylon?
• Re: Front end bushings -' 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:53:06 -0800
  ...Front end bushings -' 88 GL Lower ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 Upper ControlArm WhiteLine@T3 or GoWesty RadiusRod PowerFlex Upper BallJoint AutoZone Lower BallJoint ?? On 8...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:05:42 -0700
  ...COM> > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 5:33 PM > Subject: Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter? > > >> At 01:39 PM 4/13/2011...
• Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 23:22:54 -0500
  ...There's a high-pitched suspension squeek in the right front upper section. It's a rubber-metal type of sound that happens whenever...
• Re: Upper control arm bushings, replacement question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 23:58:02 -0500
  For the upper control arm bushings believe it or not the Meyle brand has been the best bet for the stock style. As for...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:59:02 -0400
  ...Just be sure to keep the two allen head bolts installed on the upper control arm while you use the pickle fork to pull...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:15:51 -0700
  if by burb bottle you mean the Coolant Pressure Bottle, with upper and lower hose connections on it ( like the stock 2.1 waterboxer...
• WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:53:49 -0700
  ...shows different kinds of nuts. �http://tinyurl.com/3w5m6c2 > > Is that upper control arm nut the same type as nut used to hold the...
• Re: Fw: one year anniv.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Smith
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:51:33 EDT
  ...With repairs including head gaskets, rebuilt tranny, new upper control arms, new strut arm bushings, new water pump, new starter motor, new clutch master...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:53:25 -0600
  ...So, here is my idea: > > Could you cut off the upper portion of the door (what, maybe the top 2 > inches?) that covers the...
• Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:12:39 -0400
  ...I have been trying to eyeball whether or not there is a possibility to inject lubricant into the upper A arm bushings. Any list...
• Re: fiberglass repair on poptop
  Historical mailing list - B
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:00:33 -0700
  ...I thought I'd be wanting heavy-duty struts since I have *no* upper body strength. Mark said the standard ones should be sufficient...
• Re: FEBI Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:07:41 -0400
  They will be fine. I can supply them for $20 each plus shipping. Ken On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 2:55 PM John...
• Urathane bushings?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 6 May 2012 08:06:57 -0600
  Hi Gang! I was wondering if anyone knows if there are urathane? (Spelling) bushings available for our rigs? I plan on replacing upper,lower...
• Re: Upper COntrol Arm Bushing '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:41 -0500
  Perfect. Thanks to all who responded on list and P-mail. I now have all the info I need. I appreciate all your help...
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 19:00:26 -0500
  > Upper grill's the same. I'd expect an 82 diesel > to take any year's lower grill, but can't say for sure...
• Tips for syncro Starter installation???
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Wed, 26 May 1999 11:21:55 -0700
  ...Do I really need to remove the axle/CV? How do you get to the upper bolt? What is the Sealer referred to in...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 10:13:58 -0400
  ...It looked wide enough to fit around the upper part spindle arm. Harbor Freight has a small and large tie rod end puller. @$5...
• Re: Bra wanted for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:59:14 -0500
  Yep it's a Factory Bra on the 85 GL--it has "Vanagon" Embroidered on the upper panel-- I don't believe anyone would...
• Re: look what i found.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 21:13:36 -0700
  ...White upper, green lower. Sigh... Thanks for that link! Steve
• Knock from front right wheel while braking and turning left?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:29:46 -0600
  ...Changing the upper ball joint and pads had no effect. Anyone got a suggestion? Thanks, Louis Rumanes
• Need upper Control arm Eccentric Washers.....Know any online sources?
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 10:55:27 -0800
  Hi i need Eccentric Washers that are thicker than the stock ones. I remember someone from the list mentioning a place that sells them...
• Re: SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:54:09 EDT
  ...comcast.net writes: >>Yea what happened to him? I bought my upper and lower S/A grill form him. I think he's with...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 10:34:16 -0700
  So you are not up to using the torch, next best thing is a saw-zall and cut the end off under the nut...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:51:01 -0600
  ...It was cleaner--the upper half of the engine compartment--the fresh air half. Richard
• Re: sliding door bearing assembly repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:19:07 -0800
  ...especially the Etka images. > Last night while opening the sliding door on a 87 Westy, the door > suddenly fell out of the upper track....
• Re: Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:48:08 -0500
  ...The top kit does not necessarily include an upper<BR>bed. That is a separate option.<BR><BR><A class=parsedLink href="http://www...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:08:49 -0800
  ...https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gVkK8CVJ9xk/UQro3rJcwwI/AAAAAAAAGuc/efvSeyJiwV4/s720/Upper%253Alower%2520Steering%2520column%2520adjust.jpg Maybe that's the normal position of that collar...
• Re: Head Gasket repairs Question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 05:33:56 -0500
  The green are the upper and the black are the lower Taking the jugs off is a MAJOR PAIN and I don't know...