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  • ipod dash mount ideas
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 08:21:37 -0500
    ...I finally got the ai net for my head unit and looking for mounting ideas. JFF
  • Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:25:33 -0500
    Mais surement! I just took 10 pictures of that table installation, there is nothing to it, very easy, i will post them tonight on...
  • Engine removal tool
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:15:17 -0700
    Finally! It looks like Harbor Freight and the PRC have developed a proper flat four engine removal tool. <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf...
  • WTB westy Illinois/Indiana
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:57:18 -0400
    ...Spencer ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
  • Fwd: VOLKSWAGON vs ROLLS
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:28:58 +1300
    ...About two weeks later, the job is finally >done and he picks up his car and drives all over town looking for >the Volkswagon...
  • Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:06:35 -0400
    I've been doing alot: Finally got the A/C working with my Bostig setup... Gotta email the guys as it seems I need...
  • Re: pop top painting finished
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:34:20 -0400
    ...21:15 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): >> >>> second and final coat today, white on white in the blazing sun. Not >>> recommended practice...
  • Rivets in my carb?!?
    Historical mailing list - Mitch Hendrickson
    Sun, 30 Jul 95 21:51:08 PDT
    ...Well, we finally got the new motor in and I had the usual difficulty with the carb. Further, the timing was jumping around, usually...
  • Re: '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
    Historical mailing list - Adam Culp
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 20:33:46 -0700
    ...After the shop tried several things, O2 sensor, spark plugs, wires, AFM etc . ., they finaly found the problem. After three 130 miles test drives...
  • Strange No Start
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sat, 16 Mar 2002 11:56:52 -0600
    ...If I could finally get the revs up above 2500-3000 rpm I would be O.K. Finally, one day, I was unable to...
  • Re: Regarding an implant of the 1.8liter inline four...From the thread off the digest..
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:42:02 -0700
    ...Of course all else is not equal in this case since the much taller final drive of the AAP makes the overall road speed...
  • Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 22 May 2007 07:44:17 -0700
    ...Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers Are you sure the problem is through those seals. ATF going into the final drive can also...
  • Re: AT internals: governor seal
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 22:06:16 -0400
    ...I didn't think about pushing it into the final drive cavity. Excellent tip! Edward At 10:42 PM 6/8/2003, you wrote...
  • Late Late Friday but fit's a thread from last week: Volkswagen/Rolls?
    Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
    Sat, 26 Jul 2003 23:26:12 -0600
    ...About two weeks later, the job is finally done and he picks up his carand drives all over town looking for the Volkswagen. He...
  • Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:26:49 -0700
    ...Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions > > Chris, > Sorry to hear it. The Vanagon tranny is not an easy rebuild -- if you are > doing...
  • Vanagon Pilot Brg Finally Out
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Sun, 14 Apr 1996 07:16:32 -0500 (CDT)
    Hi All, I finally have the 3/4 vaporized pilot brg out of the crankshaft hole on my 84 Vanagon. After consulting with several...
  • Re: <F> Vanagon Fun
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 26 Mar 1999 23:00:32 -0600
    ...When those annoying kids or in-laws finally grate that final nerve........they're outta there for a 150 ft decent on a nice...
  • 1991 Carat
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:18:58 -0500
    I FINALLY got my Carat back and all is as it should be. It is typical Carat, dark blue, and now has a new...
  • Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:16:47 -0500
    At 10:31 AM 11/17/2011, ralph meyermann wrote... >Is that to help with vague shifting? It very much does, if your old...
  • Re: High Country Bus Festival 2010 Slide Show
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:29 -0700
    ...kookymathteacher.com>wrote: > High Country Bus Festival 2010 slide show is finally finished! Thanks > for the great memories. Can't wait until next year...
  • horn contact ring
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 9 May 2010 19:06:40 -0700
    question on the Samba about replacing horn contact ring got me off my duff in the last hour to finally replace horn contact ring...
  • 86 syncro westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - .
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 23:01:56
    I'm finally doing it. 86 Synchro 5 sp with a/c, new heads, muffler, many more new or replaced parts. Owned since new...
  • Re: I finally installed my window A/C
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Jul 1996 14:32:49 -0500
    >Now tha summer session is almost over I had the time yesterday to install >my window A/C. The unit is a Goldstar and...
  • Air-Cooled (Bread-loaf) Syncros!
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Wed, 23 Apr 1997 16:10:02 -0400
    ...syncros were breadloafs, and I once glimpsed a picture or two. Finally, I have the evidence, a photo of a factory 4x4 breadloaf crawling...
  • Source for remote oil filter mount or oil cooler thermostat/adaptor?
    Historical mailing list - karl
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 23:35:01 -0500
    ...thermostatic oil cooler adaptor, to fit an inline VW 4-cyl.? Finally getting around to adding the much-needed oil cooler to my Westy...
  • 1987 auto transmission
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:34:58 -0400
    ...good automatic transmission for a 1987 Vanagon GL Westy, with good final drive attached? I have found three used ones at dealers around the...
  • colorado buses
    Historical mailing list - Rawls Moore
    Mon, 23 Oct 2000 13:54:17 -0600
    ...all these other bus get toghethers, and i think we should finally unite!!! if so, you can p-mail me and we can try...
  • Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sun, 17 Jun 2001 08:51:15 -0700
    Start belly ache- Are we going to talk about South African Engine conversions finally or am i going to go nuts forever opening this...
  • aliens on this planet
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Fri, 17 Aug 2001 09:31:24 -0600
    Finally, evidence that there are aliens on this planet! ...and they drive vanagons!!! http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040016...
  • Fuel tank removed now no start
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 15:02:56 -0500
    ...The loaf of rye bread finally started after much cranking.Don't know if it was just coincidence or when I pulled return line...
  • Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 15:46:30 -0400
    >Also, the modern GL-5 and 6 oils do not have the >compatibility problems with the Brass. The reason VW still calls for >GL...
  • Re: Acckk! My gear juice is *blue*...
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:48:08 -0800
    ...Did you use Redline in the final drive only (in the automatic) or are you referring to a Redline ATF the they automatic transmission?
  • Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 22:41:35 EDT
    The condition described could be cause by a leaking transmission cooler causing coolant to leak into the transmission. If this is the case disassembly...
  • Re: Vanagon Content much needed here
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 23 Oct 2005 18:40:07 -0600
    "You finally got all the air out? Could be your thermostat is sticking." .. funny, I was just breezing through these emails and thought this...
  • Fixing a front door dent--how to remove handle?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 28 Apr 2006 14:55:35 -0500
    I'd like to finally get around to fixing a mashed area in front of and below the driver mirror on my 83. I...
  • Re: Mounting an inverter.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:24:48 -0700
    ...then when I'm 'sure' it's right ..I do a final-final installation. like I am always telling subaru conversion people don't...
  • Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
    ...Just in front of the final drive oil pan, there is a > hole that connects to the space between the final drive-AT seals...
  • Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:51:16 -0800
    ...Syncro Double Slider Panel Van It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I've finally got my double...
  • Re: trouble installing new starter bushing
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 12 May 2012 19:44:24 -0400
    ...She's running really well now and finally has a name: Phoenix. John On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM, neil n...
  • lack of power when cold
    Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 20:33:34 -0500
    ...Sort of sounds like a AT or final drive issue (91 GL with A/C and AT) since the engine is responding and the...
  • Re: Fw: vc install/alignment?
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:24:28 -0500
    ...Front final drive alignment must be done to ensure driveshaft > >is installed without distortion." > > > >Okay, can anyone tell me what this procedure entails? There...
  • Final Tire Tour / New shoes; New Heart for the 521 Bus
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:24:27 -0600
    ...With a brand new engine needing some miles, �we took a final tire tour last weekend leaving� Salt Lake City in the late afternoon...
  • Re: Trip last weekend
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:23:03 -0700
    ...Trip last weekend Work, family, chores, weather have all scuppered previous attempts at camping this year, finally got out for an overnighter last weekend...
  • Re: Finally, a complete Westy carpet kit
    Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
    Fri, 16 Feb 2001 21:45:08 -0600
    ...Park City, Utah > > PS-the usual caveat applies--I have no financial interest in Sewfine. > I'm just glad somebody finally offers a kit.
  • Re: Let's move on to naming the brown '85
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:38:06 -0700
    ...We'll have to resolve the gender issue first I think. > > We're down to the following 10 finalists: > > Amber > Troy > Goldbricker > Auric > Vanauric...
  • 094 5 Speed Kit
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 26 Dec 2016 21:49:13 -0500
    ...Does anyone have experience with the Weddle 094 5 speed kit? 4.13 final with 0.70 5th would be nice! Since I have...
  • Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
    Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
    Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:25:44 -0400
    Finally scored a new seal for the engine compartment. One long piece of extruded rubber. I have to assume that there's something that...
  • Re: Final Drive Allen Size
    Historical mailing list - jeff ensing
    Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:53:25 -0400
    17mm : ) On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 12:36 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Can anyone tell me the size of the...
  • Re: '90 Carat (Grover) engine transplant - Final chapter
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:43:37 +0000
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  • Even More Bus Pix
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 01 Aug 1996 20:49:05 -0700
    I have also finally scanned pix of Matt Henricks' double cab and put them up on my page. Sorry it took so long! http...
  • TTFN
    Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
    05 Nov 96 10:52:26 EST
    Hi All: Finally getting a "real" job. I'm consolidating my available time and I know I'm not going to be able to...
  • AFM capacitor
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 23:48:54 -0700
    ...I have a handful of the right caps, and finally was getting a "round tuit". Any help here is greatly appreciated. Malcolm
  • proper Aux battery type size?
    Historical mailing list - Charles Webb
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 17:09:48 -0400
    Can anyone tell me what the specs are for the Aux battery? I finally got an isolator and now I can't find a...
  • Proud new owner!
    Historical mailing list - Austin Becker
    Fri, 8 Jan 1999 02:45:32 GMT
    ...I finally found the right Vanagon. It's a 1991 Multi-Van, 160k with 12k on rebuilt engine. Beautiful blue color. No rust or...
  • Camper screens
    Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:55:46 -0600
    ...I finally broke both clips off of one of the side window screens. Does anybody have any good tricks for keeping it in place...
  • Stickers
    Historical mailing list - M=
    Mon, 27 Mar 2000 02:06:57 -0500
    ...When you come to the end and finally have a sticker, post a message to the Vanagon list saying STICKER AVAILABLE.
  • Re: what Transaxle will fit?
    Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
    Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:58:15 EDT
    ...does the gas trans supply a workable gear ratio? i know that diesel transmissions rev the engine very high- final drive ratio around5.56...
  • WANTED: GOOD RUNNING 1.9L ENGINE
    Historical mailing list - marty guinn
    Sun, 6 Jan 2002 16:21:33 -0500
    hello again list, I'm still looking for a good 1.9L for a friends project that is now finally underway. I'm on...
  • 91 Westy automatic F.S.
    Historical mailing list - Bud Yandell
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 13:38:17 -0400
    I've lost some email addresses of folk that are/were interested in my GL Vanagon - I finally got some pic's but I...
  • Ford Power - It's Alive!
    Historical mailing list - Ron Putt
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:08:49 -0600
    Hello! I'm finally finished, almost. I have successfully transplanted a Ford 2.3 liter into my 86 Vanagon and have taken my first...