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• Big black ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Sat, 22 May 2004 13:44:30 EDT
  ...switch on number 50 but I can;t remember where the big black ground wire goes, it's coming from the chassis somewhere and...
• Re: Brake Drums
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 19:19:52 CDT
  ...buses use part number 211-501-615 G and there is a chassis number split, but it seems to indicate all of the years...
• Re: Name that engine...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 23 Feb 95 13:42:07 CST
  ...here's the stuff (in boring detail again) about your chassis number ... Explanation of Chassis number: for model years 1968-1979 218-000-001...
• Re: Dealer prices on CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:29:59 +1200
  >Chassis number? That's crazy. I agree, but...the dealer did say that $250 for the entire instrument pod is an amazing price; apparently...
• Grill fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:16:36 -0700
  Can anyone tell me a source/part number for the clips which hold a '90 Vanagon grill to the the chassis? OR, if anyone...
• Re: Need diesel positive battery cable
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 07:13:28 -0700
  ...data shows these numbers. positive cable from bat to starter, 251 971 228 E ground cable from bat to chassis, 251 971 235 A...
• Re: Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 14:49:59 -0400
  Tom, I looked at your number again and now have a definitive answer for you. You have a 1964. Your VIN number is 1...
• Re: Dealer prices on CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 01:31:01 +0200
  ...Though Vanagons were never sold > in New Zealand the dealer has a parts CD, but cannot locate parts unless a > chassis # is provided. > > This...
• Re: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 15:05:51 BST
  ...and the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according to >the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis.html > >Tom F...
• Warning confirmed Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:19:54 -0400
  ...the inverter chassis with respect to vehicle ground. All inverters may not be like this; but at very least a number of them are...
• Re: headlight switches new and old
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 08:38:30 -0500
  ...You need to check Matilda's chassis number, they changed the switches in 1989. If the number is higher than 24K045001, you need the...
• Shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Keith & Lynn C.
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 11:51:44 -0700
  ...Where do I find the "Chassis number" , as this is what is used to determine which dimension to use for the linkage set up...
• Re: Front wheel bearing differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:55:56 -0700
  ...chassis numbers >> that correspond with the mid-year change of wheel bearings- they list the >> same month and year, but different chassis numbers. It...
• Re[2]: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list
  30 Apr 96 20:48
  ...that the number 672483 would be later than '60 - > according to the NEATO data at > http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis.html > > He also...
• Re: M-code questions?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 92 18:59:15
  ...UP = country built for (do you mean US?) 2412 = model number 9241 is LHD Deluxe or Samba) 38 upper body colour Velvet Green 13...
• 1st gear popping out/jamming
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:41:30 CST
  ...it talks about adjusting the shift rods properly and says, "Note >From chassis No. BH 25 137 156 a new type mechanism housing has...
• Re: Volkswagen part numbers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 May 2004 16:47:32 -0700
  ...for example all of the vw part numbers that start with 025 >appear to be parts that were made exclusively for the vanagon chassis...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" alloys for the vanagon, check this out
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:30:34 -0600
  ...as a Suzuki under the name 'Forsa'; SA510 is the Suzuki Chassis number. The 2nd generation body style was called the Swift. There's...
• Re: Option Decoder
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:59:38 -0700
  ...The first row of numbers is the chassis number. The first character is the year. The second digit is always 2. This is an...
• '65 Microbus Deluxe restoration advice?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 10:06:07 GMT
  ...Anyone with a "Do's and Don'ts" list? Chassis number: 245 092 510 Engine number: F 0611363 (original motor or from a '66...
• Re (2): Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:56:03 MST
  ...Clara has the magic book with all the dates for the chassis numbers... - Mike White [Mail: mike.white@law.utah.edu - mwhite@eng.utah...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:49:17 -0700
  ...The same motor in the same chassis would produce > varied numbers on different brand dynos, also. > So, when we hear figures for all these...
• Re: '71 T2 VIN
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 08:11:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...THe chassis number on my '56 Kombi (217692) Is registered as a '57, St. Muir sez its a '56, Wolfsburg West sez its a...
• Just bought a Barndoor!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 1995 17:17:34 -0400
  ...Could this be the chassis number? If not, what is it? I still havn't seen the bus in person, so this is all...
• wisdom sought on 68? camper
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Chapman
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:48:53 GMT
  ...Not knowing exactly where to look, I came up with what I think were 3 chassis numbers. The most convincing was on a bit...
• Re: Coolant Hose Help Requested
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 16:14:50 -0500
  ...line vendors, when listing cooling system components, speak of VIN or >chassis numbers as follows: > >83-85 Vanagon (VIN 25-D-87511 thru VIN...
• Re: Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:50:05 -0500
  ...99-----they > say it only fits early chassis numbers, but I have two later chassis > numbers > and it fits great---you do however have...
• Re: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 12:47:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...that the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according > to the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis.html > > He also...
• What do these codes mean?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 12:06:09 -0600
  ...AW013453 The following seems to be the chassis number (on dashboard, driver's side): 2242082408 On plate on bulkhead behind driver's seat: 42...
• Re: WTB: Owners Manual for '66 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 13:08:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Sorry, don't have the chassis number handy.. just a > standard Bus.. not a deluxe, panel, or westy.. > Hi John I get all my...
• Re: Mechanical/Brakes/1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 08:55:29 -0800
  The official VW Parts says the spindle diameter changed in 84 model year production at chassis number E - 023827 so most 84 would have...
• Re: Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 16:29:37 -0400
  ...I do have chassis number information that I have not formatted yet to go on the NEATO Technical Data Page (along with a ton...
• Re: Westy FS in Austin-But Ouch! Pricey.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:17:39 -0500
  ...and the chassis has more like 205K miles. Just speaking from having looked at a lot of ads and a fair number of vans...
• Re: It's Friday somewhere, right?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:28:38 -0400
  So Mk2 non-mouse seatbelt in a Mk1 chassis? I presume it would work as long as the bolts are the same size. Chris...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal/ Beetle Mexicano
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 08:57:52 -0800
  ...The only Mexican Beetle I have seen firsthand, simply had the original chassis numbers removed and the new numbers stamped on the tunnel. Also...
• Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:15:36 -0400
  ...2) Panel ground at temp gauge ground pin voltage to chassis ground. Should be close to zero. 3) Voltages to chassis ground at regulator...
• Wiring Diagrams Redux
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:19:40 -0700
  ...I also have chassis numbers on them, thanks again to Jim. I'm still looking for pre-'62 diagrams, to complete the collection. The...
• Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 10:19:00 -0400
  ...however, in that a difference cited for 1965s (and later): > 5) Chassis number changed to reflect model type (bus, pickup, etc.) If this is...
• Re: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Tom F mentioned that the number 672483 would be later than '60 - according to the NEATO data at http://www.mindspring.com/~deasterw/chassis...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Claralw
  95-10-10 12:58:06 EDT
  ...The chassis number is in the engine compartment, to the right of the engine, on the bulkhead. My 58 dealer parts list for type...
• Re: try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:07:48 -0500 (CDT)
  ...sept 63 > > 0 590 821 - ~ early june 64 > > what is your chassis number? 1165853 (Sept. '63 is on the plate) > hope this helps It...
• Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:50:35 -0500
  ...This makes the chassis the source. "Conventional" current flow is what we are taught to help with the concepts. That is why a number...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 05:26:09 EST
  ...HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Seems that if the chassis VIN doesn't have all the letters and numbers then there really isn't any way...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:08:57 -0700
  ...The same motor in > the same chassis would produce > > varied numbers on different brand dynos, > also. > > So, when we hear figures for all these...
• Re: Warning confirmed Re: gfci outlet buzzes with inverter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:39:03 -0400
  ...the inverter chassis with respect to vehicle ground. All inverters may not be like this; but at very least a number of them are...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:55:10 -0400
  ...Westfalia did not necessarily do their conversions in order of chassis production date, so Westfalia running changes do not always mirrror VIN numbers. - Ron...
• Bus is home
  Historical mailing list - Randall Carpenter
  Tue, 2 Jul 96 19:41:38 -0500
  ...What do these chassis and engine numbers mean? They don't seem to match up with the numbers in Muir's book. 2. What...
• Re: Bentley manuals- version page counts
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:34:31 -0700
  ...While VW has exact chassis number > information regarding running changes to the base vehicle, I doubt that > Westfalia was so precise in recording just...
• '90 Wiper won't
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:49:18 -0800
  ...I noticed the knurled, round, metal 'gear' (on the chassis) has very shallow and narrow teeth which had very little grip on the plastic...
• Was: Road trip-2200cc Go Westy Now: Dyno figures
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:34:58 -0700
  Werry Impressive! Is that a turbo subie? At 5000' in Ogden, those are good numbers. I bet that Vanagon is fun to drive. Don...
• Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:45:04 -0700
  ...Out in left field question number two: is it possible to install a Manual transmission in a van originally set up for an Auto...
• Re: FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-spee
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 08:49:05 -0700
  ...The > number > specify the maximum total weight of the vehicle, LT 40 is specified > for > 4 tons. > > Even the 6 Zylinder seems not to...
• Re: WTB: Owners Manual for '66 Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 15:17:29 -0400
  ...Sorry, don't have the chassis number handy.. just a >> standard Bus.. not a deluxe, panel, or westy.. >> > > >Hi John > >I get all my...
• Re: VW Part application guide needed LVC
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:32:40 -0500
  ...all in good fun. >> >>357-611-053B still not sure but still looking. >>Thanks Jonce >>Nothing like throwing some old OE numbers at ya...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:40:57 -0700
  ...The same motor in > > the same chassis would produce > > > varied numbers on different brand dynos, > > also. > > > So, when we hear figures for all these...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:12:02 -0500
  ...serial number 071053 was built in Hannover but 071087 was built in Graz, Austria. both are NON-syncos. during and after March 1990, it...
• Re: Friday quiz- '53 le Mans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:53:14 -0800
  ...I actually touched the chassis of that car at Mr. Cunningham's Museum in Costa Mesa. Why just the chassis? The car was in...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report B.Bobs Response
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 19:53:26 -0400
  ...when I am sure of my numbers. One interesting thing happened in the last round of Chassiss dyno testing that is worth repeting. In...
• Re: Gear Jammin'
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 19:53:32 -0500
  ...Patrick, if you go to the Archives and do a word surch on shifting problems, you'll find a number of great suggestions. I...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:08:03 -0400
  ...The same motor in > > > the same chassis would produce > > > > varied numbers on different brand dynos, > > > also. > > > > So, when we hear figures for all these...