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• HID headlights
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:09:54 -0500
  ...As a result, in order for an HID light to be focused optimally it needs a custom lens / reflector assembly. Solutions: In cases where...
• Re: flue vent assembly THANK YOU
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:57:49 -0700
  ...yes I did remove the tape I lost one flue vent assembly one night It is parked in front of our house here in...
• Re: westie rear seat transplant?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 14:22:58 -0400
  ...michael >Anybody have any experience transplanting the westie rear seat/bed assembly >from a type II to a vanagon? > >I've got an option...
• CV joint binding
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 09:55:20 -0800
  ...I am 100% positive this joint is assembled correctly (I even tried every combination of assembly possible, as far as which side of the...
• Re: [WetWesties] WTB: Westfalia Sink Drip Tray (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:53:41 -0800
  ...Tray thing is great we never really used it until last year now it > is our surface to prep food and assembly meals.Brian
• Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 11:17:02 -0800
  I use a thin coating of Hylomar, but you could probably just get away with coating it with assembly grease or plain old engine...
• Re: bumper build - weld up done
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:54:33 -0700
  ...Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > I ended up TIG'ing the assembly. Oh boy am I inconsistent, in life and in my welds. But...
• Re: [WetWesties] Automotive Shop Rate Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:01:33 -0800
  ...in 4 months? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• '89 Carat Weekender Package (NO poptop) Seattle WA.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:11:36 -0800
  ...3417035154.html Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:24:50 -0800
  ...power window motor with another model motor without reworking the regulator assembly? I've been nursing my motors for years and they do raise...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:16:09 -0700
  ...moon shaped bits -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Mon, 11 May 1998 12:58:39 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a fix for this other than replacing the entire window assembly at great cost. Both sides are like this. Earl from...
• How many 2wd Vanagons were assembled in Gratz?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 23:01:01 -0700
  ...WV2YB0250HG009940 Seeing this post and being the owner of a 2WD Vanagon GL Camper with a Gratz assembly code prompts me to ask the...
• Sliding Door and Cold Weather
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 10:33:48 -0800
  ...But this year, it just won't close anymore! So, do I need a new lock assembly or is there something to adjust that...
• Distributor question
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 11:26:57 -0500
  ...I need to use the complete distributor assembly from the old engine. Does anyone have a method to extract the distributor drive from out...
• Re: An item no water cooled Vanagon should be without!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 4 May 1999 13:46:06 -0300
  ...malcolm > <<snip>> > It is a beautifully made petcock assembly that > replaces the bolt "plug" on the top of the radiator that is so > difficult...
• auxiliary battery for 87 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Marco Biancardi
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:05:55 -1000
  ...questions? Deep cycle versus regular battery? Do I need a special assembly kit? and where can I find it? Where can I find simple...
• Coolant hose ?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:46:56 -0400
  ...According to the common diagrams, it is P/N 025 121 103C, and it is called hose between bleeder assembly (return) and pump housing...
• Re: CV joint
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:35:32 -0400
  ...There are pictures and descriptions of the correct assembly of a CV joint. This should tell and show you what you need. Sam -- Sam...
• Re: Stuck brakedrum
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:13:29 -0600
  After removing the two bolts from the face of the drum, adjusting the adjuster wheel from the back-side of the drum assembly all...
• Re: ?Brighter Turn Signals?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 09:45:43 -0600
  ...I went to higher watt bulbs for running lights and got a meltdown in one tail light assembly and had to replace the entire...
• Re: What is this part/piece?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:15:46 -0400
  ...Something to do with the ignition switch assembly? Is it from the Vanagon at all? It's like it's right on the tip...
• Re: early vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:23:38 -0600
  ...Changing over to these requires changing the entire spindle assembly but you can use your old upper and lower control arm assemblies. I don...
• Re: rear wheel bearings - Pontification
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 18 May 2000 12:08:17 -0700
  ...It requires that you remove the entire axle assembly from the van. You have to remove the brake stuff to be able to work...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 20:21:18 -0600
  ...need help with engine assembly Mark, Let me start by saying I don't know. That said here's some thoughts. The cylinders I...
• Re: Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test? Passed Emissions w/o It !
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 8 May 2012 20:47:44 -0400
  ...Don't know how old (or if it's old) the fuel is. >> >> Thanks >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Re: Running a 4.5v LED on 12v
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:26:32 -0600
  John, I can help but you will need to do some electronic assembly. If you know how much current the light draws then I...
• Re: Shift selector shaft
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2018 09:13:12 -0500
  The front portion or the long shaft between the front portion and transmission? I have a good condition front assembly sitting around. -Craig > On...
• 87 disk brake issue
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:26:42 +0000
  ...freely, what about the 2 smaller bolts that seem to hold the assembly together... is there a trick to doing this ? TIA Sean G
• Re: Fuel level gauge
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:40:40 -0700
  The fuel and temp gauges will slide out from the tach assembly without removing the needle or tach face plate. Done it many times...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 22:08:01 -0800
  ...shows a relay -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 15 May 2012 18:06:30 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/3017710137.html Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
• Re: Fixed my wiper arm on my lunch break!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 May 2009 16:27:06 -0400
  ...I'm keeping the new assembly in the car just in Excellent! Now take the loupe again and inspect the splines on the shaft...
• Wiper motor drive shaft T2
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 17:19:45 PST
  Howdy, I need to replace the driveshaft on my wiper motor assembly. This is the big white gear with the shaft in the center...
• diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:39:36 -0400
  ...swap over anything other than the oilpan , oil pump pickup tube, fly wheel and clutch assembly. keep on surf"in the vw net Brian
• looking for AFM
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 13:12:08 -0800
  I've seen lots of traffic about parts and engines for sale I need for an 83.5 1.9 WB bleeder assembly from...
• upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:20:32 -0700
  ...and fix it myself, 2) or buy an upper control arm assembly at a junckyard($75.00 estimate) what do you think? hugo(&stella)
• 85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 19:15:14 -0500
  Hi, Just in time for winter I'm trying to get my 85 AC working. It's never ran since I've had it...
• Best Roof Vent gasket replacement?
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:28:08 -0800
  ...the best for you? Any tips on gasket installation or replacement of the whole assembly? TIA, Dave Richoux 83.5 Westy, Los Altos CA
• Measurements checked, springs, and toys, ahhhh, toys
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sat, 10 Jul 1999 01:02:55 -0600
  ...You realize that there is a limited range over which you can actually lift the Syncro given the design of the assembly, don't...
• Suggestion - Fuel Line Changers
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:32:21 EDT
  ...Friction is good after the assembly. I keep a bottle of P-80 rubber lubricant in my toolbox, and it's good stuff. The...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:26:41 +0000
  Just for clarification, the axle assembly I bought was the one OlRiverRat (Dean in New Mexico) suggested:  https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/GK-251501203GX...
• Re: When was the last time you re-packed your CV joints?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:16:17 -0700
  ...Replaced on joint with a good used spare from my spare axle assembly. I just use the napa moly grease, seems to work fine...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 23:45:10 -0700
  ...Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older > > I am sick of the lousy rectangular headlights of my '87 Westy. But I > can't > afford...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:00:37 -0500
  ...Why is the wiper assembly not made so that the motor drives a shaft that terminates with a hex fitting, and the wiper arm...
• Re: Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 19:33:11 +1300
  ...US assembly may well be a different kettle of fish, but don't blame local assembly for a particular model's problems. NZ-assembled...
• Re: friday wierdness: Volkswaffe
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 00:23:00 -0700
  ...watch?v=FkkXHjQSyEI -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• What the heck. It's Friday here......
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:19 -0800
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=XZMu9f9EYP4&NR=1 Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
• Antenna Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 Aug 1994 20:58:33 PDT
  ...Please, somebody tell me that I don't have to remove the entire dash assembly to do this. Paul
• RE: sliding door vent window
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 08:38:11 -0800
  I had the same problem and went to a VW junkyard and got a louvered = window assembly from a camper. Just replaced the whole...
• Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:29:52 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Could someone briefly describe this proceedure? It looks like its buried up against the front wall, Must I remove the dash assembly or is...
• 1980 Westy Faucet Asssebly Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 14:25:07 -0600
  Hey! I'm looking for a faucet assembly for my friends 80Westy. And..I'm just happy happy happy that this list exists. My...
• Catalytic Rattling
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Fri, 2 May 1997 06:46:19 +0000
  I have a feeling the catalytic converter has broken loose and is rattling around in the muffler assembly. I had heard this noise before...
• Pittsburgh area wrecking yards
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 05:23:11 -0400
  ...Looking for right side head lamp assembly, both glass lenses, bucket and adjusters. Cannot find here in Ontario and I have a visitor coming...
• Re: Update, vibration source found
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 09:09:06 -0400
  ...get it to work)? I plan to redesign the skid plate assembly, this time attaching it at the rear to the ' frame' instead of...
• Sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:26:04 EST
  ...I am presently waiting for penetrant to loosen the mounting screws for the latch assembly so I can remove it for a better look...
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:56:11 -0500
  ...Remove the headligh grill assembly and put a piece of tape over the intake area. I use the 2" foil tape that is used...
• Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:47:53 -0700
  ...Country of Assembly: Germany > Item number: 4625441101 > > I emailed the seller to let him know that he has a GL model and not a...
• Re: Replacement AFM technology
  Historical mailing list - tinker man
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:21:40 +0200
  ...Great! If possible, not only the board photos but also the whole opened AFM assembly. I need to see the mechanics clearly too. Cheers...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:58:52 -0500
  At 01:38 PM 3/5/2009, Jake de Villiers wrote: >I wish I could get a whole new pedal assembly for Dixie - its...