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• Everything fixed...at last!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 2 Nov 96 15:31:37 EST
  ...not dependent on the LED panel. The LED panel has been very unreliable on mine and was causing weird things to happen. So, I...
• Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:38:46 -0230
  I've just replaced the entire driver's side panel on my '81 Westy. The area covered runs from the seams front and rear...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:23:57 -0500
  ...On the panel flexible circuit are three resistors in parallel, one supplying the light and the other two allowing more current to pass through...
• Re: Solar Panel "Battery Saver"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 17:48:49 -0500
  ...Solar Panel "Battery Saver" > > I bought one of those battery saver solar panels that puts out 1/4 amp in > full sunlight. I put...
• How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:38:16 -0500
  My '91 GL only has part of the orignal GL panels still attached, and some of these are loose. How do I remove them...
• Re: headlight switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:23:25 -0400
  ...Once you pull it, > you’ll know. > Actually, the headlight switch/panel dimmer is definitively *not* blowing the panel light fuse, because they are...
• Re: Solar Panel - Diode question for Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:08:57 -0500
  ...For something with this low an output almost anything would do, but it's built in to the panel so no worries... Yrs, d
• A/C Evaporator Housing...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Tue, 28 May 2002 17:17:47 EDT
  ...evaporator housing and its rear side panels? Any suggested source for a new housing and rear side panels beside the dealer? Mine cracked up...
• Interior Color - is Gazelle the same as Tan?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 26 May 2002 08:51:00 -0400
  ...My sliding door panel is in rough shape. But I have the opportunity to to buy a sliding door panel from an 87 in...
• 1986 Vanagon GL: Panel Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 17:26:42 -0800
  Hi All, I am wondering, is the digital clock in the Instrument panel backlit an night like the rest of the instruments? and if...
• Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 17 May 2005 10:26:55 -0700
  Alistair wrote: > just wondering, why not do what I do with my aux battery and that is > supply the entire fuse panel with power...
• '90 watertank float diags... help
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 13:45:01 +0000
  ...The Bentley diagnostics for the display panel are NOT for the '90 model panel. My panel is different in design than what is displayed...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:58:51 -0700
  Hi Frank, I can't help with solar panel brands help. Near as I can tell, all the major manufacturers have to meet domestic...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:10:09 -0800
  ...Their 100w, 12V "kit": <http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt-100-Watt-Solar-Panel...
• Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 15:53:52 -0400
  ...Assuming .03 volts and 8 amps, that three feet of wire will dissipate I^2xR = 64 x .03 = 1.9 watts. >My panel wires...
• Re: instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:36:18 -0700
  ...Mark Mervyn Readman wrote: > Anyone know if a 1985 instrument panel with a tach will work with a 1990 > instrument panel also with tach...
• How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 23:19:51 -0500
  ...Not really being familiar with all methods of joining autobody panels I was wondering if someone could explain to me how these seams for...
• Re: How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 02:14:54 EDT
  ...While the panels are spot welded at the flanges, I would think that the seam sealant is the weld-through variety. The sealant would...
• Water in interior panel by slider
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 14:03:55 -0800
  Hi all, I pulled my back bench seat out and the angled interior panels out and began vacuuming and found almost 3 inches of...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:57:31 -0700
  ...To others considering a solar rig, I would suggest using wire thicker than lamp cord to "remote" the panels. Low voltage systems are high...
• Re: Outside Slider Handle ? 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:16:37 -0700
  the panel comes right off ..just pop the clips around the edges, carefully so the clips pull out of the holes in the door...
• speaker low in front door
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:50:35 -0700
  i popped off the driver's side door panel to see why that side speaker was buzzing... Previous owner had done a craptastic job...
• Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:07:21 -0300
  ...Use 10 gauge wire and connectors from the panel into the main circuit which itself should be 8 gauge. Fuse (10 amp) the panel...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 13:41:24 -0800
  ...Flaking paint on stove control panel > discussion > > > > " It seems it > > more of a coating than a paint job on the panel." > > > > Oh you are...
• Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:58:33 -0800
  I've never seen an automatic panel - kinda goes against the precept of a thrifty work truck....... On Feb 9, 2008 12:34 PM...
• Re: Cladding to Panel Clip Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 11:03:33 -0600
  ...fixed to the Cladding Trim Panel Clips? > Seems I've lost a couple and darn near lost a panel as a result. > > And yes...
• Remove all a/c components project
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:25:59 -0500
  ...Does anyone have some panels for the back of the van - I want to remove the a/c side panels but there is no...
• Re: Anybody interested in having Burning Van
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:06:08 -0500
  Fire leather door panels, eh? How appropriate for Burning Van! Joy (spelling geek in several languages...) **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon For...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:14:43 -0700
  ...Phil, your more than > welcome to put this info up on the LiMBO site. > > _Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/solar...
• Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:56:43 EST
  ...hopefully there are more out there! let me know if you see another automatic panel for sale.. seam rust doesnt scare me.. talk to...
• Push-in fasteners for rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:24:19 -0400
  I generally break many of these fasteners when I remove a rear panel. The 8 mm (5/16") size seems to be hard to...
• FS: vanagon fold out side table, fits all passenger vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 00:06:51 EST
  ...this is the type where you dont have to install that whole plastic side panel, you can just mount this table to your vinyl...
• Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:19:19 -0500
  Have the same problem myself with the battery life panel. Removed it yesterday to try and match the paint. If you do match the...
• Westy headliner panel needed.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:33:23 -0500
  ...I'm in need of the complete panel that goes oer the passenger and drivers seat in a westy. One in southern ontario would...
• Re: Re Solar power
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:10:58 -0500
  Idling your engine for 20 minutes will charge your battery more than a 500 dollar 75 watt solar panel on a bright, sunny day...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:42:36 EST
  ...89-91 and they never came with the euro taillight valence filler trim panels.. chris
• Re: Door panel plugs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:17:14 -0600
  ...Tom B.-YMMV On May 4, 2007, at 9:03 AM, Ryan Miller wrote: > I need to replace the panel on my sliding door...
• Re: NOT a broken throttle cable (now: computer question)
  Historical mailing list - Larry or Joan Alofs
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:15:28 -0500
  ...Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > >
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:41:03 -0700
  I subscribe to the Real Goods catalogue since I live off the grid (no solar panels yet but a big generator, batteries and an...
• Re: Insulating the interior walls
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 May 2006 13:05:52 -0700
  ...He painted the inside of the panels with Roof Patch first to keep any condensate from being formed. AHA! I just found it via...
• Re: vanagon solar
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:15:13 -0700
  ...do you have a brand > name and URL for the solar panel that you have?? Thanks, Malcolm > > Bill wrote: > > > My solar panel put out...
• Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 08:12:59 -0700
  Hi Andree A 75 watt Solavolt panel is mounted across the rear of the poptop and is connected to a charge-controller near the...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:11:16 +0000
  The white graphics on the stove/sink panel are screen printed. A decal would probably look OK, but if you really want to do...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:35:44 -0700
  ...that means my 50 watt solar panel is about right.... they are all different... look at the ratings on the back/bottom of the...
• Re: Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:07:59 -0700
  ...the fascia panel is held to the dash by 4 pins that break incredibly easily. after you pull the fan speed knob, use a...
• Upgrading Instrument Panel(RPM Guage into non-RPM 84' Westy)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 16:27:43 -0800
  Ive have an instrument panel from an 84' Westy Wolfy GL that I wish to install into my stock 84' Westy becouse I need...
• Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:48:24 -0400
  ...I would like to add an interior panel and folding table-preferably grey- to my '90 tin top multi with rear facing buckets. It...
• Solar Panel - Diode question for Westy
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:43:14 -0800
  Hello, I got a VW dealer solar panel (2003) that was used when transporting new VWs. Will there be a problem using it on...
• 1986 vanagon Door panel removal
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:13:56 -0600
  ...lever in place? I am attempting to replace both front door panels and do not want to damage these two items in the process...
• Will Rabbit GTI Tach work?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:39:48 -0500
  I have an instrument panel from an 83 Rabbit GTI and it looks similar to the instrument panel from the Vanagon. Does any one...
• Looking for upholstery clips
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 15:34:30 -1000
  I need to find some clips to attach the panels in the rear cargo area. I have an '86 with weekender bed. I recovered...
• Re: Solar panels are GONE!!!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 12:47:26 -0800
  I am wondering if the solar panels on ebay are the same ones? Looks useful. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category...
• doorpanels FS: was Re: Interior door panel? fronts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:22:14 EST
  ...writes: > Hey guys, anyone with 2 cleans 83-84 interior door panel (left and right)? > Lignt tan or brown! > i have a bunch of...
• WTB: Grey Door Panels and Manual Regulators/Winders for 88-91
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 16 May 2006 11:16:43 -0700
  I need both grey velour door panels with the tiny check pattern for manual windows and a left and right manual regulators. Pmail me...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 2 May 2013 16:23:30 -0700
  I have found that if the hook on the forward end of the handle isn't fully seated into the hole in the panel...
• Re: Westy kitchen LED panel overlay
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:40:45 -0800
  Swell, Jim, and very ambitious! Where do I download the panel? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud...
• Re: westy interior paneling replacement project photos...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:02:17 -0500
  ...westy interior paneling replacement project photos... >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Just thought I would share some pictures of my paneling project. I had...
• Re: Source for water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 May 1999 12:35:38 -0700
  ...The pilot LED is in the center on this panel and the one I had was red. It would be nice if someone worked...
• Re: Horn upgrade
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 May 2011 08:57:41 -0700
  ...I read in the Bentley about the dual horns and the > connector on the back of the relay panel and wondered what was going...
• Westy sink face removal
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 27 May 2011 08:55:38 -0600
  I want to remove the panel below the sink/stove--the one where the LED panel is mounted and the gas knobs are. I...