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• Objet : Where To Buy
  Historical mailing list - Gilles Gallant
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 19:47:32 -0400
  ...The one on the drivers side is hard molded plastic and looks like it could work without modifications on the passenger side. My local...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 09:05:09 -1000
  ...I have however made the half-lilley modifications. Aloha, Mick Hilo, Hawaii ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Trailer Hitch Picture
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:42:26 EDT
  ...The only modification to the stock was that the two mounting arms needed to be bent down a inch or so to clear the...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:42:17 -0800
  >i usually respect anyone's personal modifications as long as THEY ARE USEFUL >and PRACTICAL. to many doo-dads and knick-knacks like seashells...
• Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bennett
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:15:29 -0500
  ...More power, California emissions approved (already cleared with sticker), fits in engine compartment with no modifications (actually, better than the original VW motor, about...
• hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - . .
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 23:28:31 -0500
  ...Does anyone out in the list see any problems with this modification the rear axles? Thank You, R. Recardo
• Re: Mystery lines (at least to me)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:37:35 -0400
  ...Now, I may be >wrong, and I realize that many modifications are made to the Vanagon >without compromising function, and a few (eliminating or...
• Re: sagging springs
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:58:41 -0400
  ...While some users do prefer such modifications from stock, if you want to maintain roughly a stock look and feel you will want the...
• Re: turbo? SUDHIR!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:19:20 EDT
  ...long turbo owner and seeing how they have made kits and > modifications for every engine out there, I'm wondering if anyone has ever...
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:00:15 -0400
  ...Since it's designed specifically for the Vanagon, it's ready to go right out of the box; no fabrication or modification needed. Over...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:38:05 +0100
  ...But please with the SA body modifications! Raimund ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 12:20:19 -0500
  ...cooling system modification, OK? Hi, I'm almost complete in the following task, My '84 vanagon had a rusted return line on the cooling...
• TDI engine conversion kit availability
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:46:53 -0500
  ...For use in a Westfalia, it would require modification to the rear cabinet or fabrication of a custom engine lid to provide clearance over...
• Re: should I replace my cat before even getting an emissions test?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 07:36:27 -0700
  ...An exception to this would be modifications that, upon inspection, would fail the vehicle automatically, like removing the cat or some of the other...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:24:16 -0400
  ...I do understand that certain 15" wheels will fit without modification, just that many people find other 15" wheels that they prefer, for reasons...
• Re: wasserbox??? /f
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 10:19:36 -0500
  ...with water or fish, and you have to do a little modification to make it hold them), but with its boxy look and many...
• Re: Closet Modification
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:37:19 -0800
  Frank - wonderful solution! Did you also open the lower rear half of the space down to the metal plane of the engine cover? I...
• Heater Blower Motor Taking a Dump?
  Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:03:53 -0800
  ...noticed some used ones on theSamba) lastly, are there any good modifications that people are doing to the heater system that i should consider...
• Re: real explanation regarding why imports to canada are barred
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:23:16 -0700
  ...Again the modifications may prove to be extensive and expensive. (2) The letters [EIS] indicate that the vehicle is either equipped with an electronic...
• Re: New Email and Dyno update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 11:13:25 -0800
  ...seem to understand engine building and > the reasoning behind why certain modifications are made, then use that > ignorance to attack > > People who know me...
• Re: adding an oven to a westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 7 May 2005 21:17:53 -0400
  ...negatives... > > it's around $35, colapsable and doesn't require sophisticated > modification.......sounds nice! > > On Saturday, May 07, 2005, at 05:59PM, jimt <camper...
• Cabin Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 2 May 2012 14:46:05 -0400
  ...Has anyone come up with a modification that did this?
• Eurovan Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 16:26:35 -0800 (PST)
  ...Does anyone know of an acceptable modification of the Vanagon models to replace that dinky 3 gal tank with something larger? Happy New Year...
• Windshield wiper modification
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:38:10 -0800
  A list member p-mailed me about this last week, but I had to check the measurements again, and lost the email in the...
• Re: where do I get longer sliding door arm?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 01:03:59 EDT
  ...When installing my 16" fender flares I thought that the sliding door would hit them so I tried a modification. I bought a "swing...
• alternative spot for radio...
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 18:29:15 -0800
  ...I found this nice looking vanagon on eBay.de and they have a rather creative (if not handsome) modification I have not seen before...
• Re: nyuk, nyuk, nyuk (VLIFVC) :)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:23:35 +1300
  ...says that MB was/is very strict about the >modifications that can be made to the body, so the only changes >are removal of...
• Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 09:11:10 -0700
  Was there a lot of modifications needed to get it to adapt. im well over 6 foot myself and would also enjoy some more...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:35:28 -0700
  I'll jump in here, This summer for the first time we traveled without the top bunk in place. I bought some low plastic...
• Re: Favourite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:44:11 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert Cardo wrote: >Not at all free modification's but necessary creature comfortable, and >noteworthy, > >Nicro Solar powered roof...
• '77 Westy: Interference between Bed and Table
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Sun, 19 May 1996 18:07:34 -0400
  ...I would greatly appreciate advice from those who have considered this modification. Kirk Hilliard kdh5j@virginia.edu '77 Westy
• Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Mar 97 16:01:26 CST
  ...disconnect? (I >seem to remember reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a >plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but...
• Anybody Tried MSD Ignition On WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:39:52 EST
  ...The wiring of the box is going to require modification and I'll have to purchase their coil terminals and a tach adapter to...
• Flooding at warm startup
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 25 Dec 2000 12:31:12 +0000
  ...sequence, with perhaps the TEMP I , air temp sensor, giving some modification of the cold start enrichment of the basic pulse map. If the...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 14:11:52 -0800
  Have you ever locked yourself out of a car? Breaking into your own vehicle or hiring a locksmith is far more expensive than replacing...
• Re: TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:49:26 -0400
  ...145 hp w/o modification of brakes etc. If more, the reinforced braking sytem etc is necessary (which makes sense to me :-) Karl. At...
• Re: Virginia to Alaska and back--maps, Internet, places to camp, and modifications to the van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:56:27 -0800
  Both 7-11 and Petrocanada offer a prepaid sim card service for unlocked phone. Card about 20 bucks, buy time as you need it...
• attaching grab handles
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:24:12 -0900
  After looking at some pics of Westy modifications, I decided to purchase a couple grab handles as I think they would be a nice...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:04:12 -0700
  ...Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a Thank you Scott. Saw your other post too. So if switch screws...
• Re: Faucet modification
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 14:35:33 -0400
  ...Faucet modification I decided to use a 'horn button' (Push and hold for 'on', let go for 'off'), rather than a toggle switch as...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 13 May 2023 07:00:57 -0700
  Eric, there's a "Print View" link on threads on TheSamba.com, but I know it can be laborious to navigate to such links...
• Turning 200K
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:07:28 -0800
  ...1989 Syncro Westy - SVX powered - SA modifications. Sidelined with injury. Pensionerd.
• Re: Middle swivel captain's chair to front of Westy.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:07:13 -0800
  On Dec 19, 2010, at 1:30 PM, Oxroad <oxroad@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Is there any modification needed to use the optional 5th swivel...
• Help!: Aux A/C evaporator & R-134a conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 19:57:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...van so now would be an opportune time to make this modification. I would like to discuss some of the details of the aux...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 13:47:58 -0500
  ...can't > help personalizing this), please post with that what ever modification > is necessary to make that technique ineffective. Ok? I've had an...
• Re: 120 MPh, 99 Eurovan, Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 00:36:57 EDT
  ...I wonder what the Eurobago could do with slight modifications? Kevin M Bothell, WA '89 Westy (this weekend while loaded with camping gear I...
• Re: Alternative Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 12:58:02 -0700
  ...Alternative Steering Wheels > > Does anyone know what other VW sterring wheels will fir the Vanagon > without > the need for modification? > > > Todd > '88 Westy >
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:25:44 -0800
  ...It's obviously a more > "RV-like" vehicle, instead of van-like. > > Of course, I find it ironic, given Stan's comments about modifications...
• Re: Microwave in the cabinet under the sink
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:29:03 -0500
  ...Cheers, Doug On 8/25/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > Just searching eBay and I came across this interesting modification. > Its a...
• Re: Can You make a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:26:07 -0500
  ...I think it is in a folder about modifications. I put the file there, but it is several combined posts from Larry Hamm who...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:39:24 -0700
  ...The wasser boxer can be made MORE powerful/reliable with modifications such as ceramic coatings, different chips, camshafts and the like, but at even...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 19:20:53 -0800
  ...Drivers Side Door Lock Modification Have you ever locked yourself out of a car? Breaking into your own vehicle or hiring a locksmith is...
• Air flow = Got tools?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:31:41 -0400
  ...of info about the tool box, front skid plate, >> spare tire modification that we made. There are some photos here too. >> http://slowcarfasthouse.com...
• Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:56:39 -0700
  ...I read, the only tire that fits in the clamshell without modification is the Michelin Agilis. Big Bucks! How do you all with 15...
• Re: EV misc topics
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 23:27:00 -0800
  ...Like are there special modifications made to standard parts - or do they just stick different struts on it or what - I'm not familiar...
• Re: Ground Shut-off Switch Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 23:08:44 -0500
  ...disconnect? (I >seem to remember reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a >plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but...
• Re: A Fantastic Find at Canadian Tire!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 14:11:29 EST
  ...Are these the same kits that were made for motorcycles? I highly recommend them, glass lenses, bulbs and holders included and no modifications required...
• Re: bus wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 09:35:53 EDT
  ...They will require adapters or other modifications like redrilling as discussed in the how-to section of my webpage or redrilling your rear drum...
• Front door speakers.. problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Richmond Mike
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:57:26 -0400
  ...As little modification as possible. So Lucky me finds that nakamichi only makes 5 1/4 inch speakers for the car. Even luckier me...
• Re: A/C tune-up time
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:10:17 -0600
  ...Has anyone done a modification to 134A?? Does the >whole system have to be changed, i.e. hoses, compressor evap, etc?? I am >tired...