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• Power window track/cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 23:30:30 -0800
  ...I removed the track and motor assembly, bolted the guide to the track (Seems that they use small plastic tabs similar to those holding...
• Projektzwo Fog Light Kit - light assembly
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:06:04 -0500
  ...Does anyone have or have any knowledge of the foglight assembly and hardware itself that fits into the plastic piece that fits to the...
• Re: rear left light assembly corrosion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 10:30:03 -0500
  ...rear left light assembly needed > > > > Hi all... > > my rear left light assembly (brakes/turn signal/etc.) has been lost to > > rust, so I need...
• Horn contacts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 10:49:14 EST
  ...This contact is removable from the assembly but the dealer doesn't show it separately and they want $80 for the assembly new. Do...
• Re: Power window track/cable repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 07:40:57 -0800
  > I had one of the guides pop off the track of the power windows - > disabling the window. > I removed the track and motor assembly...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99 / ATE vs. Girling
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:11:17 -0800
  ...The elemental difference between the two > is > that the guide pins of the Girling caliper assembly are fixed to the > caliper > body and float...
• Re: More Tailight Glow
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 09:01:40 -0700
  ...First, remove the four screws that attach the tailight assembly to the Vanagon. Once free of the body the assembly can be opened by...
• Interior light lense/assembly...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 01:48:47 EST
  One of my 88 Weekender interior headliner light lense/assembly got cracked in half and fell out of its mounting hole. Anyone has a...
• SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 20:53:20 -0500
  ...Here's what it says..... -#7 - remove blinker/wiper arm assembly......done, OK.... -#8 - *Pull ignition switch housing off the streering column......the allen...
• Re: need used part
  Historical mailing list - Mark Schrope
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 09:57:51 -0400
  Bill- I had the same problem with the threaded portion of the wiper assembly breaking off, and I had no luck in my attempts...
• Re: flue vent assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:13:39 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ Jim -----Original Message----- From: Edward V Barger Sent: Monday, April 09, 2018 4:43...
• Re: Vanagon Widow Crank Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 11:14:38 -0700
  "Vanagon Widow-Crank Assembly" New VW part, and it's in the Bentley....is it Fryedaye yet? ;>) Bob http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare _________________________________________________________________ Help...
• Re: new beetle assembly plant in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 10:01:55 -0400
  ...It says the Mexican assembly workers earn 1/5 of an equivalent German assembly worker. However, the pay is still 3 times the Mexican...
• Westy Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 08:49:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...Skylight assembly (the original has has a corner cracked off and is now covered in duct tape, and the nylon rollers have been chewed...
• dash lens assembly
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Seleen
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:40:19 -0400
  Does anyone know where I can get the interior light lens assembly that is on underside lip of dash and above the glove compartment...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
  ...There are four bolts that hold the pedal assembly bracket to the dashboard, all are accessable without going behind the pedal assembly. Two go...
• Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 01:37:18 -0800
  ...the whole light assembly is buggered, except the lens. I couldn't find a darn thing about this assembly in Bentley's? I think...
• plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:41:33 -0500
  ...It needed a new front blower motor so I got right to it and tore the dash and blower assembly out. Its all going...
• Swapping Turn Indicator Assembly
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:56:47 -0800
  ...Now, need to swap a front turn indicator assembly. If anyone has done this recently & can describe what I am certain is a simple...
• Re: Rear wiper removal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 00:12:04 -0800
  I had a similar problem - seems that the assembly that holds the brushes for the motor can self-destruct. Anyway, first remove the wiper...
• Depressing Fender bender Need right front passenger side tirn signal assembly with orange lens & other
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:12:54 -0700
  85 GL please pmail me if you can ship today usp/fedex 1-right front bumper cap 1-right front turn signal assembly (3...
• Re: Rear Tailight Lense
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:32:40 EST
  ...What I am selling is both halves of the tail light or the complete assembly as if you were to remove the four screws...
• halfway thru heater motor replacement - need advice!
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 22:52:41 -0800
  ...now i need to get at the blower moter, and ive cracked the seals on the heater assembly, but there appear to be some...
• diesel pump parts
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 13:20:03 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, the throttle lever assembly isn't in the greatest of shape. Consequently, the accelerator pedal is a bit tough to depress. I'm...
• getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 14:05:54 -0700
  Any one have some new auto trans cooling hoses (Or know where they can be fabricated) 025 121 104B Feed, between bleeder assembly and...
• Re: Head Lamp Assembly ..pass side
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:43:29 EST
  ...chris@MIRAIUSA.COM writes: > I a need passenger side glass headlamp assembly. > > Thanks, > > Chris > i have some.. you didnt say what year but i...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:56:37 -0400
  AB wrote : "Turned out to be worn pin and hole in assembly". My experience with addressing this noise has been a worn pin and...
• WTB: Thermostat Assy For 2.1
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 04:28:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Got the Water Pump, but need a complete Thermostat Housing Assembly to utilize the the Oil Cooler on the Filter Mount. 1.9 Assembly...
• Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:56:23 -0400
  Does anyone know how to remove the speedometer/odometer assembly from its plastic housing? I've got the needle and faceplate removed, and I...
• Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:15:49 -0500
  Bob, If you removed the lens without removing the entire marker light assembly, it's broken (it's supposed to be a sealed assembly...
• Re: 4 headlite grille?/Talilight Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 04:45:44 -0700
  ...Electrical-parts Someone here mentioned using/getting the Hella rear taillight assembly and it producing better light. Is this it? Bob Stevens
• WTB: fridge part
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 17 May 2004 17:40:34 -0700
  I'm still looking to buy the inside cooling fin assembly from a Westy fridge. Anyone got a dead fridge to part out? The...
• rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:39:51 EDT
  ...I was reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is no longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with...
• steering lock and switch
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:43:58 -0600
  ...All other contacts worked fine (s, X, etc.) whether in or out of the lock assembly. Luckily I had a spare lock assembly with...
• ??? Syncro front half-shaft removal
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 94 9:16:02 PST
  ...Do I really have to remove the whole wheel bearing hub assembly in order to press the half-shaft out of the bearing? I...
• Re: Subaru EJ engine - wonderful white paper
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Michaels
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:02:02 -0500
  ...Fewer assembly joints means fewer leaks. Lower parts count and ease of assembly means lower sale price. BTW my wife Beve is down in...
• Re: stock lighter socket disassembly
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:38:10 -0800
  ...The assembly was loose in the dash. I don't recall exactly where slackc was, but I wound a length of #14 solid bare...
• Tail Lights/82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 12:57:11 -0700
  ...Pulled the tail light assembly apart and = discovered a real mess. Water has been getting into this area on both sides of the Van...
• FS: complete poptop assembly, and camper interior
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 19:45:33 EDT
  ...complete poptop assembly: fiberglass top, luggage rack, upper bunks, all hardware, etc. make your hardtop van into a poptop, easy conversion. also complete camper...
• FS: Rear wheel assembly parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 11 May 2004 19:10:11 -0700
  ...All parts are from a 1988 rear wheel assembly completely disassembled and used: 1. Stub axle housing 2. Backing plates 3. Stub axles 4...
• Rear CV Shaft Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 13:22:21 -0400
  ...the complete brake/wheel assembly (with tire and rim removed) by undoing the four bolts that hold the said assembly to the swing arm...
• Armrest installation technique
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:34:48 -0800
  ...If you have two of these drifts you can use one to align the holes by sliding it into the assembly. It will hold...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:27:45 EST
  ...the gear assembly in the transmission had been replaced with a Hewland gear assembly. Hewland is well known for their strength and reliability. >> Having...
• Window Assembly
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:09:02 -0500
  I need to replace the window assembly in my 83.5 Westy on the drivers side. I have the door panel off and have...
• Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:26:15 -0700
  ...I bought an extra brush assembly, just in case. The brush assembly has spade connectors on the back, and Dave supplies a pre-built...
• replacement cv/axle assembly
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:40:02 -0800
  hey list need to replace cv in rear of 84 MT 1.9 and i just plan on pulling the whole axle assembly and...
• Re: Ignition Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 00:45:27 -0500
  ...assembly and remove * Using a puller, remove spacer sleeve * With 6 mm allen key remove bolt to ignition lock assembly * Pull off ignition assembly...
• Re: Rebuilding master cyclinder
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:12:32 -0800
  I 've never even heard of assembly lube for rebuilding hydraulic cylinders ( well almost never ) ........yes, use BF to lube things . ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:34 -0800
  I replaced the whole deal with one of the Italian made ones.....cost about a third of the new VW assembly. And I now...
• License plate light housing
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 09:05:39 -0400
  ...I am willing to buy the whole assembly. In fact I would prefer the whole assembly. Jonathan R. Cooper Brzytwa, Quick & McCrystal 900 Skylight...
• Poptop assembly for sale, fits all vans make your van into a poptop!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:43:52 EST
  i have a complete poptop assembly from a vanagon westy for sale, poptop, luggage rack, all hardware, bunk, etc. make your hardtop into a...
• Replaing head lamp bulb
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:12:57 EST
  ...I can't see anyway to replace it short of removing the complete head light assembly. Is it possible to replace the head lamp...
• Re: dropping engine and auto trans at the same time?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 08:47:18 EST
  Hey Raul, I've dropped the engine/tranny assembly a couple times, and I think it is the best way to go. I get...
• Re: Stabilizer bar assembly needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:48:41 -0500
  ...Stabilizer bar assembly needed. I found a broken stabilizer link when changing the coil springs. Looks like it would be easier to found the...
• Rear Hatch lock assembly
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:02:37 EST
  Good afternoon listees, I am in need of the complete rear hatch lock assembly. It's for my 1987 vanagon. The rubber gasket around...
• 1st/reverse brake plate assembly
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Mon, 6 Jun 2016 12:24:41 -0700
  ...splined plate assembly. Is this normal? Mine is an NK transmission (late model '86). And boy is that diagram messed up on this part...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:38:07 -0800
  ...Mark Leon wrote: > Found my AC ducts hanging down and rear plasctic in bad shape with > cracks, broken parts etc. > Whole rear assembly was...
• Re: Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 21:34:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I know I can put my 12V whole-wiper-assembly in my '56 - I tried it just for kix. Thom -- > The gene pool could...
• Shifter bushing assembly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 13:03:19 -0800
  ...Does the whole assembly press-fit into the steel shell (and therefore press back out), or is there another trick? Brent Christensen '89 GL...
• Re: dash lens assembly
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:10:26 EDT
  ...Does anyone know where I can get the interior light lens assembly that is on underside lip of dash and above the glove compartment...