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• Re: Tach needed, anyone able to help, and trip report
  Historical mailing list - madvws
  Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:28:52 +0000
  ...Simplest way is replacing the 84 clock cluster assembly with an 84/85 tach cluster assembly.It still takes some work. This has been...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:24:52 -0400
  ...I had to take the whole assembly down some time a= go to do some AC repair work in the evaporator. When I took...
• Re: power windows
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:55:11 -0700
  ...We then pop-riveted the plastic guide back in place, opened > the motor assembly and rewound the cable on the spool. > > Because the spool...
• Re: sliding door problem on 81 Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 18:38:20 -0500
  ...When you close the door, roll it all the way towards the latch assembly and then press the back edge of the door in...
• brake indicator light- 1985
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:54:04 -0700
  ...to keep in mind is that the brake/seatbelt warning light assembly is not interchangeable from earlier years to the 85+ dash. If neither...
• front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:06:58 -0600
  251 837 249 Is this a wear item? Is it adjustable? Who know about it? One of my four front doors won't stay...
• Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 17:44:38 -0500
  ...Which should go on first for ease of assembly. The water pump, or the cross over pipe - the part that attaches to the pump...
• All Westy Bed Bases Same Dimension?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:29:21 -0700
  ...Thanks! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:18:58 -0400
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. Thanks, Joe in...
• Re: What Determines Steering Knuckle Replacement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 16:49:53 -0700
  ...Measuring both, I > see 19.98 mm -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Friday: $89,999 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:07:23 -0700
  ...Looks like he really meant to list it at that price! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:52:49 -0700
  > How common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift > linkage assembly? My van does not have it, and to tell...
• Re: Heater Blower Resistor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 06 Jan 1997 12:41:59 -0800
  ...are located behind the driver's side headlights. > >Remove the headlight assembly and look below toward the outside and > >locate two large ceramic wrapped...
• fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 23:02:03 -0500
  ...Also happens to me in my 84 Westy and I just had the whole tank-filler assembly replaced...so I'm thinking it's...
• Need lamp socket
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 20:29:14 -0500
  ...The lens and wires are all in good shape, but the bulb holder that snaps into the lens assembly is shot (the turn signal...
• Re: Eurovan retrofit to the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 22:43:20 +1200
  > Has anyone looked at the possibility of taking a 1996 or newer >European rear disk-brake assembly and seeing if it can be "bolted...
• Removing stripped cv axle bolts.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:30:59 -0600
  ...Now if the bolt is on the wheel end, I take the whole wheel assembly out of the arm and do it on a...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:19:11 -0700
  ...supposedly traced the sometimes encountered Tiico vibration issues to > ....slip-shod assembly procedures..mainly bolting it up without having > things properly straight. And the...
• Re: CV Joint Question
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 21:28:41 -0700
  ...There doesnt seem to be much play at all when when pushing the inner casing, the entire assembly barely moves. With my older joints...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:02:33 +0000
  ...I did this once on my '68 with a manual > transmission, but that was a lighter assembly and no cooling system. I > think > I...
• Re: SLIDING DOOR
  Historical mailing list - "Small, Eric (Y2K).SDWARREN/SOPORTLAND/EricS at M ERICS - SDWCMAIL"
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 09:58:33 EDT
  ...The assembly is easy to replace. If I remember correctly I was able to replace it without even removing the interior door panel. The...
• Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:41:11 -0800
  ...215000-kms_19186004 > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Water tank refill key?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:54:47 -0700
  ...They have a real metal lock assembly inside. The later type are just for show and can be opened easily. If the key is...
• Intermittent right rear stoplight '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 20:57:55 -0400
  ...I can have the stoplight working after I put everything back together and screw the light assembly back into the van. Within days it...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:25:29 -0800
  ...make comments active! -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Clutch pedal won't go to floor
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:23:18 -0700
  ...Maybe he has done something in the assembly process that causing this. I don't know, I never seen this happen. The slave is...
• Loose wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:15:07 -0800
  ...Can someone please forward "the fix" to me? I would prefer to not have to tear out the entire dash assembly nor have to...
• Wanted: Vanagon table
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Martin
  Sun, 09 Jun 1996 12:06:25 -0700
  ...While I am primary interested in a complete assembly, I am a prospect for any of the individual parts as well, such as the...
• Re: Rear Heater Assembly Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 06:45:42 -0400
  In a message dated 96-10-10 07:18:08 EDT, dbax@mindspring.com (Donald Baxter) writes: << I finally have all the parts required...
• ANSWER: How many 2WD Vanagons were assembled in Graz
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:47:23 -0700
  ...Austria, and wondered just how many 2WD Vanagons did the STP assembly line produce. Here's the answer, thanks to harald.holecek@datakom.at...
• Re: rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 2000 19:43:34 EDT
  ...also remove the backing plate, and pull the entire rear hub assembly from the van. The rear bearing needs to be pressed out and...
• Instrument Panel Lights
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 20 May 2001 21:20:15 -0500
  ...I noted that there is a piece of colored cellophane (green, I believe) over the slot below the lamp assembly. Is this standard equipment...
• Re: AC switch removal. How?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:50:44 EDT
  On my '85 the knob assembly basically pulls off. The switch is held in place with a nut just like a radio knob. Chuck...
• Need new '84 Grille
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 01:00:05 -0400
  ...I need a complete assembly with all the tabs, etc., intact. I also need some of the fasteners that mount in the body and...
• Rebuilding Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 22:11:56 -0700
  ...Anyone know of a posted article that walks through the assembly process or at least posts a complete diagram of all parts and seals...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:30:03 -0500
  <snip> special tool install the small clips for the wristpins. <snip> You can use circlip pliers such as those available at a FLAPS ... or...
• front blower
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:20:18 -0800
  Greetings All, Has anyone had this problem? I recently replace the front blower assembly in my 88 GL with a blower assy from an...
• Re: PROJECTZWO BULBS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:07:17 -0500
  ...or any FLAPS > > chris > > > Anybody know of a source for the GLASS part of the P-zwo light assembly?? Or a substitute maybe? Thanks...
• Re: Replacing 88 headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 14:08:16 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL driver Randy Newell wrote: >Thanks Jay,I see where the entire assembly comes off now. I still don't see...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:00:27 -0700
  ...5501604217611668018 > > and here for neil's overview of how to take assembly out of van: > http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Pop_Top_Arm_Repair...
• Fw: Water tank level sensor
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 14 May 1999 17:00:12 -0700
  ...Refrig flue vent cover - $9.50 The door and spring assembly for the outside utility hook-ups are not available as a separate item...
• Re: Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 9 May 1999 17:00:16 -0500
  ...Remove those, and voila!, the assembly can be removed. When reassembling, don't reef down the bolts, or it will not turn well. A...
• Re: Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and HeadGaskets (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 14:04:47 -0700
  ...VW didn't built the wasserboxer to bestow the greatest motor in the world on the people, but rather to use the old assembly...
• RE: 87: shift rod bushing modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:21:17 -0700
  ...Remove two bolts holding bushing assembly to gear carrier housing. Shift rod is now free, drop it down to ground. Remove pin holding "socket...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 11:51:54 -0700
  ...water I see? >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: westy water tank
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 12:09:27 -0700
  ...I was almost going to break the valve assembly out. But then I'd have to figure out something else to stop the water...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 21:31:12 -0400
  ...Return, Between bleeder assembly and pipe to tranny cooler(automatic >> only): > OK realy realy desperate stuck here till I can figure something out > what...
• Re: 86 Auto to 82 Diesel swap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:51:19 -0500
  ...pedal assembly, shift linkage trans mounts, etc.) from an 82 Diesel will swap into an 86 Auto trans equipped Vanagon? The 86 has a...
• Brake Fluid ??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Wed, 08 Jan 97 13:45:00 CDT
  ...Anyone have any suggestions? Could it be the lines or is it more likely the brake assembly somewhere? Paul 86 Syncro - 179K paul.holmdahl...
• Hall Sensor
  Historical mailing list - John Mahnken
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 19:06:17 EDT
  ...my local VW dealership?They want 120 dollars for the complete assembly minus the magnet.With magnet it's 150 dollars.Also,do I...
• Re: A new Adventure on the way to the Audi 2.0 Turbo - or pulling gears
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 18:50:25 -0700
  ...Sounds like your VW distributor gear assembly was made of the elusive and cosmically strong "Black Forest Unobtaniumn" know only to old Euro auto...
• Re: how to get rear brake drums off?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 14:22:04 EDT
  ...The puller is only for pulling the hub assembly off. Hope this helps. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Phone: (856...
• Re: sticky accelerator pedal...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 07:00:46 EST
  ...eventually wears out then bunches up inside the outer jacket of the cable assembly. This can cause all sorts of throttle response weirdness. George
• Re: Van-Cafe Brake Kits
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 18:51:55 -0700
  ...Varying degrees of markup on the hub assembly maybe? Of course if you could get the hub, you could put together a brake kit...
• Re: 81 rebuild - balance or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 20:27:05 -0400
  ...Factoiy engines have not been balanced as an assembly for years. The crank is balanced, the rods are balnced, the pistons, flywheel, etc, but...
• Re: EV Fan Resistors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 06 Feb 1996 06:47:50 -0500 (EST)
  ...They are accessable by first popping the front grille/radiator assembly forward. Remove the two 10mm bolts from the radiator brace...lift the assembly...
• Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 May 1998 21:26:40 CDT
  ...the retractor assembly fits BEHIND the metal, and the bolts pass THROUGH the metal into the retractor assembly> * install belt through cut hole in...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:47:57 -0700
  ...I took some pics > of the vent assembly on my fridge, out of van, but step by step as it is put > together. > > http...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:34:29 -0500
  ...I had to take the whole assembly down some time ago > to do some AC repair work in the evaporator. When I took it...
• Fixed my wiper arm on my lunch break!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 May 2009 14:16:26 -0500
  ...I'm keeping the new assembly in the car just in case, but if it ever breaks again, at least an easy out will...