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• Proposed Universal Vanagon Update List needed
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 21:01:01 -0600
  I believe a Universal Vanagon Update List would be valuable for all new and many experienced Vanagon owners. We all know that any newly...
• Re: My 1989 Westfalia Camper Website
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 12:37:55 -0600
  Entity Vince S spoke thus: > http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net Ha! You should call it "Universal Serial Bus". -- Gnarlie
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:14:39 -0700
  RE: Audiovox CCS100 Try here http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?categorycode=3073B&searchfor=Cruise+Control+-+Universal
• Re: Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 18:19:28 +0600
  >Does anyone know how to identify a universal case. I need to find a >motor for my '69 squareback, and am wondering what to...
• Re: Antenna needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 13 May 2003 11:32:33 -0700
  Were it mine, I'd use a clamp on, spring loaded, universal replacement mast. Available at ALL your FLchainAPS. Even Wally World. Jim
• Re: O2 sensors - OEM or after-market? / WHICH and WHERE
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 13:25:02 EDT
  ...The numbering of the universal Bosch OXS needs some explanation. The Bosch site lists the universal OXS for a 2.1L Vanagon as Part...
• What is the correct way to determine CV axle length?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:33:43 -0800
  ...Originally we used a single universal at the rear and a double universal at the front (thus making a CV) but at any speed...
• Re: part needed for 84 (may be universal vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 15:38:37 EDT
  ...These > are about 42" long and may all be universal. I need them to properly > install a 5th seat in my Westy. Let me...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:35:06 -0600
  ...Vanagon or the > Universal so i can use it on the wife's Mazda. �Has anyone ever used the > Universal on their van? �TIA...
• Re: Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 18:26:32 -0400 (EDT)
  James, In regard to the universal case, the most important difference between the Type III case and Type I & 2 cases is going to...
• Re: Price of OXS
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 19:17:14 -0700
  ...035-1320 Universal 1 Wire Vanagon Cal 80-83, All States 83.5-85 $29.95 025-1320A Universal 3 Wire Vanagon 86-91...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:19:56 -0600
  Couldn't agree more. > > Unfortunately there's no universal signal for "your fog lights are > obstructing my vision." But trust me they are. >
• Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list - James N Gagliardi
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 17:23:10 -0400 (EDT)
  Does anyone know how to identify a universal case. I need to find a motor for my '69 squareback, and am wondering what to...
• Looking for steering intermediate shaft for Power Steering 2wd
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:34:43 -0500
  ...This is the shaft that goes under the van, between the steering relay box, and the universal for the power steering rack. It has...
• Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 19 May 2004 14:25:23 -0500
  Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? You'll love this! http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW_Bulli.htm Chris...
• CO2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Caslowitz
  Mon, 11 May 1998 20:50:03 -0400
  ...13913 will work as a universal type subsitute especially in an '88 westy? Thanks for any help on this.
• Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 09:45:50 -0500
  I looked at a AC universal system at a local automoblie show. Go to Vintageair.com. Small units that will fit in anything. Goos...
• Re: Retrofit AC?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 23:32:31 EDT
  acsource.com and aapak.com Are two very good places to get all ac stuff including universal units. If you want ac specific advice...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 18:50:33 -0800
  They all insisted that this Vehicle has no universal joints. >Does anyone know of a suitable replacement or have a part #. VOA wants well...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 06:48:53 EDT
  In a message dated 6/24/00 5:55:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Steering coupling / universal >> The steering...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 17:06:37 -0800
  Or, you might go to a windshield repair shop and buy a "universal" black strip to replace your "shot" one. William 86 GL
• WTB: Transmission Input Shaft
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 11:14:47 -0600
  ...I think they are practically universal in their application and fitment. Please let me know if you have one available. Thanks, Cory
• Re: Go Westy products
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:58:44 -0700
  ...It's pretty universal. It's a generic center console, one of dozens sold in catalogs and online all over the place. As for...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Max Fenner
  Tue, 28 Aug 1956 00:16:26 +0000
  >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering >(power steering, 86 syncro). Bently describes it as "universal joint >between...
• Re: Proposed Universal Vanagon Update List needed
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 19:10:49 -0500
  ...How about helping create a good Universal Vanagon Update > list for instant attention by people in that position? The need exists. This > community of...
• Steering Parts Failure
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:51:51 -0700
  Has anyone ever had a universal joint for the power steering wear out. Mine seems to have play that produces a knock or mild...
• larger fuel tank?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:54:45 -0400
  ...Anything "universal" that works here?
• Re: CV-Joints question (Friday Explanation)
  Historical mailing list - rack
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 00:06:56 -0800
  Before reading this tread, I was entirely confused on the subject of universal joints. I was sure they were something the astronauts smoked in...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:47:00 -0500
  ...But the single wire O2 sensor can't be used with 86 and above, right? Three wire universal is needed I think... best I...
• =?us-ascii?Q?Beginner's_guide_to_Vanagon_wiring?=
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:39:50 -0700
  Universal old car wiring diagram: http://www.xkcd.com/730/ This has been up on my garage wall for about five years now, and...
• Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 20 May 2004 12:23:40 -0400
  check also "Boa's VW Bully"!!! and the other models http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/karosseriemods.htm these are Siku, Hotwheels etc model...
• Optima Battery Experience (was: Batteries)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 03:39:36 -0400
  ...He says that the post locations differ a bit between the "universal" model and the "top post only" model. In my universal models th...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Steve D
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:20:43 -0800
  At 05:05 PM 11/3/2004, Jim Thompson wrote: >Technically, Bosch does not offer a "universal" 3 wire sensor (at least one >doesn...
• Re: stumbling backfiring '91 carat
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:07:30 -0400
  I got these coils from the venders (Bus Depot etc.), and both were supposedly vanagon specific not universal. I presume the venders are selling...
• Re: Anyone have "universal" gauges installed?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 95 12:37:28 EDT
  Have not heard of universal gauges where water temp and oil temp are interchangeable. I would recommend against going this "all in one" route...
• Generic Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 21:10:12 -0800
  ...Wow Distributor, and it is a Beck Arnley number, for a universal three wire oxygen sensor. My apologies for any confusion Sincerely, Mark Keller...
• Re: We lost an icon last night.
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:56:50 -0400
  ...fellow Vanagon types (Bob's term) -- and not just because of his universally respected mechanical expertise. My condolences to everyone who knew him. - KMM
• Re: Generic, three wire, O2 Sensor choice for digifant?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 18:26:16 EDT
  ...So does anyone else have an opinion on this one? I mean I would love to sell the cheapy universal 3 wire sensors but...
• Re: Heads from different Manufacturers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 21:38:47 -0500
  Does this advise only apply to air cooled engines or is it universally applicable? --------------------------------- What I've posted is relative only to Air Cooled...
• Tool needed
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:17:49 -0500
  Does anybody know where I can get one of these in the US http://www.reimo.com/en/52700-handfraese_universal_2_5mm/ ? It...
• Re: EXTREME DANGER (was: Aluma-Seal Confessions)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 16:51:48 EDT
  ...More information is as close to a universal Good Thing as there is. And the fact that rust is 25% the mixture by weight...
• shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:59:02 -0500
  ...commented when the van was inspected that it could be the Universal Joint sticking?) I believe that this problem is directly related to have...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 05:56:51 EST
  ...Anyone have the bosch part number for the universal heated O2 sensor for an 89 vanagon? I have my wires that i want to...
• Re: Friday free post, California beach fires to be taboo?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 31 May 2013 08:15:57 -0700
  ...I believe pollution is a universal topic. mcneely
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:07:00 -0600
  ...was gonna get the Universal, but the wife's mazda isn't worth the TLC, compared to the vanagon. ;-)
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - ROGunter
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 08:46:26 EDT
  ...There are 2 universals between the steering column and the rack. There is also an tubular extension which connects to the universal closest to...
• Re: U-joints
  Historical mailing list - John
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 09:00:43 -0400
  Joel D Shortlidge wrote: > > I need all you Syncro owners out there that have replaced the universal > joints in there prop shaft to e...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 06:30:37 EDT
  In a message dated 6/24/00 12:11:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << Steering coupling / universal >> Larry, are...
• Washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 20:27:21 EST
  Does anyone know of a good aftermarket replacement pump for the front windshield washer on an 89 Syncro? The two inexpensive "universal" ones supplied...
• Re: '88 Power Steering - Update
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:11:20 CST6CDT
  On 1 Apr 96, Shawn Wright wrote: > After studying the Bentley trying to solve my uneven steering > resistance problem, > Seems like a sticking universal...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Benjita
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
  ...There are 2 universals between the steering column and the rack. There is also an tubular extension which connects to the universal closest to...
• Universal outside thread chaser
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:30:28 -0400
  http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/departments/tools-shop/hand-tools/69165.aspx?feature=P8407-C71482-L2 Could be interesting. Cheaper than a set of...
• Re: Cutest Vanagon toy!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 16:33:48 -0400
  ...wrote: > Have you played with those miniature remote-controlled cars? You'll > love > this! > > http://www.universalhost.de/html_bit/bitmac/VW_Bulli.htm
• WTB: Syncro shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:47:53 -0800
  ...The part that runs from the bottom of the shift lever to the universal joint. Thanks Tom ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get easy, one-click access to your...
• FW: JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 23 Jul 2019 20:37:25 -0400
  ...This is regarding the power steering universal joint that joins the rack shaft to steering shaft. Looking on the internet, it seems that various...
• Decision
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sanner
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 11:27:23 -0800
  ...50 Universal muffler bracket $ 4.50 Total $ 211.99* The repair shop quoted me about $325-350 *The copper strap and universal muffler mount...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices) (Week 3)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:35:01 EST
  ...The universal joint and parking brake cable are new and have never been installed. The hub caps are in good condition except one that...
• Re: New Windshield Seal for Sale 1990 Vanagon and others
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 20:04:27 -0500
  ...Check to be sure it fits your model vanagon windshields are universal 80-'91. good luck with shipping it though LOL
• synthetic gearlube questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 22:24:20 EST
  ...to be rated gl4- or by virtue of it being a synthetic,is the gl4-gl5 universal synthetic ok to run??? thanks all, Brian
• Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:51:05 -0500
  ...back of my vanagon. >> I suspect that there will be a universal appeal to this... Sign me up for a few Steve<<<<<<snip>>> Ditto...