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  • 91 Vanagon rear hatch automatic lock motor re-assemble
    Historical mailing list - Donald Pelava
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:08:10 -0400
    ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/62140935@N05/ #1 Shows both housings, top picture has motor and gears #2 Shows large gear removed and flipped...
  • Re: shakedown trip with infant
    Historical mailing list
    21 May 97 11:18:09 PDT
    ...Another option for a larger kids is to fold up the FRONT of the rear bench after it is folded flat. It will stay...
  • RE: O2 sensor price.
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Tue, 8 Jul 97 10:01:00 -0500
    ...First slip on some large heat shrink tubing over the wire bundle, then slip on some small heat shrink tubing over each wire (about...
  • Re: Water tank questions
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 14:03:32 -0500
    ...If you go inside, there is a large screw cap on the water tank. (It is underneath the back table, under the small flat...
  • Re: fuel filter
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Mon, 24 Mar 2003 11:08:52 -0600
    ...square plastic filter before the pump and I have the usual large round filter after the pump. b On Mon, 24 Mar 2003, Steve...
  • Looking for a generic seal for large sliding metal sunroof
    Historical mailing list - jbclem1
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:14:47 -0800
    This isn't quite a Vanagon question, it's for a 1977 Bus with the large sliding metal sunroof, but I'd think it...
  • Passed by a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:15:29 -0400
    Yesterday, June 1, at mm 60, probably in KY, on northbound I-75, I was driving a large yellow Penske truck (FL to MI...
  • Re: Late model hatch lock in 83-earlier hatch?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jul 2013 14:58:33 -0400
    ...Are the holes in the hatch similar? How about the holes for the striker plate? '84 up has the larger hole in the hatch.
  • Brakes big S/A
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:25:26 -0700
    ...The only down side is you need 15" wheels or larger . -Stacy
  • Re: shipping large items greyhound BAD IDEA
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:23:55 -0500
    In a message dated 2/25/2012 7:56:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM writes: There's a couple of...
  • Re: Late lower control arms
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:58:14 -0700
    ...Jim On Apr 12, 2009, at 8:33 AM, Michael Snow wrote: > The larger '86+ brakes are worth the effort, especially with my > 215...
  • SA Quad grille inst. tips correction...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Aug 1998 16:49:46 EDT
    i had mentioned that you could use the larger '88-'91 Vanagon \X/ emblem for the SA Quad grille, this is incorrect. the only...
  • Re; stuck oil filter
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:47:30 -0600
    I've found when all else fails a LARGE (18 to 20 in.) channel locks works well. Grab and twist. Terry 85 GL 86...
  • Re: Air-cooled Vanagon history
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 15:34:08 +1200
    ...This is largely why Porsche, the last aircooled car manufacturer, changed to watercooling. The Japanese bike manufacturers changed long ago.
  • LCD Screen source for your camper
    Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 17:38:36 -0400
    Head to your local larger bookstore or computer store and pick up a copy of Nuts & Volts off the magazine rack. It's a...
  • Biggest/Heaviest load carried in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Mon, 14 May 2001 19:05:22 EDT
    14 Large volleyball players: Average Height ~6'3" Average weight ~195lbs Males to females 1:1 Vanagon Weekender to the Laguna beach club in...
  • Re: VW logo on rear hatch?
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Fri, 25 May 2001 09:53:52 -0500
    ...The large VW logo on the rear hatch is on my 88 Wolfsburg, not 87 as previously listed. (Thanks to Chris Turner for subtly...
  • Darrell Boehler's Digi-tool web page?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 15:20:03 -0600
    ...Anyone have a link that works or did Darrell take the page down? Mark Ingalls 85GL 75 Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e...
  • Removing swiveling seat base?
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 21:14:35 -0700
    ...Would somebody inlighten me? Thanks, John _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
  • Steering Maintenance
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:56:16 EDT
    ...The two, I have removed so far, are attached to the coupling, with large rivets. Do I grind these out, and replace them with...
  • Rear hub tightness
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 12 Nov 2002 14:10:02 -0700
    ...Did that tool make it tight enough? What's the specs on that large axle nut? Hope that makes sense . . . -- Rachel http://www.Spectrumology...
  • Ideas on shipping large item from Germany?
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 23:20:06 -0800
    I've found a rather nice Reimo high-top roof section in Germany, and would love to buy it, however how would I ship...
  • Re: ADBQ
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 4 May 2003 12:40:19 -0600
    "and I would urge anyone adding another battery to use a similarly large ground lead for it." I have a braided ground strap on...
  • Re: installing jumpseats
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 27 Nov 2003 20:15:08 -0500
    >what is the best way to install jumpseats into a non-jumpseat van? Jason, I have used bolts with large area washers on the...
  • Westfalia Logo File
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 17:11:37 -0700
    Does anyone have a large, clean Westfalia logo on file? .gif, .pdf, .jpg?? I swear somebody just mentioned it but the archieves won't...
  • High Tops - DIY - alternate server - smaller files available
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Fri, 3 Nov 2006 12:56:00 -0800
    ...if anyone wants the really really big versions, open the folder labeled 'large images' in this same directory. they download MUCH quicker than at...
  • Wheels & Tires '87 GL 2WD
    Historical mailing list - David Lockshaw
    Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:01:42 -0700
    Volks, What's the largest size tire I can mount on a 16" x 6" wheel with 30mm ET and not run into clearence...
  • Re: narrowing wheels..,
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 12 Jan 2006 23:11:09 -0800
    > you could always do what the german "ricer" crowd has been doing for > decades and "stretch" the smaller tires to the larger size wheel...
  • Bumpers and years
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:33:36 -0500
    Did all non-westy Vanagons have the large fiberglass bumpers and side skirts after '87 or was that the GL and Carats only? -- Thanks...
  • Re: Side tent for sale.
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:13:20 -0400
    ...Since the tent is very large to begin with, each > half is still quite large. The sleeping cabin is simply clipped in when > needed...
  • Re: 15 inch wheels
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:27:01 -0700
    ...they don't like larger wheels??? That's a funny statement. When I bought my Syncro there was 225/50VR16s installed on there. Some...
  • Re: Header bolts broken
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
    ...Using left handed drills, in hopes the the bit would catch and unscrew the bolt (didn't happen), she drilled larger and larger holes...
  • Re: was Friday content Volt GM, etc..Now: SUV is really_____.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:16:44 -0400
    ...So a large vehicle to stick 7 or 8 people in was very useful. The nice thing about Vanagons is that they are deceptively...
  • Re: 82 diesel air intake elbow
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:08:59 -0800
    ...Thats a large diameter drain! > > Direct image link: > > https://www.serial-kombi.com/Content/images/ZOO_/ZOO_068129902.jpg > > > >> On 2/23/20, Alistair...
  • VLVC: Windows XP Issue (internet downloads)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:07:55 -0700
    ...downloading larger files. i.e. installing Firefox and Chrome. The installer file downloads ok but after opening that, the larger programme file only downloads...
  • 91 Vanagon rear hatch automatic lock motor re-assemble
    Historical mailing list - Donald Pelava
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:21:36 -0400
    ...http://www.flickr.com/photos/62140935@N05/ #1 Shows both housings, top picture has motor and gears #2 Shows large gear removed and flipped...
  • Non pop top bay Westy questions
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 30 Apr 95 20:34:39 EDT
    ...I saw in a junkyard a genuine Type IV engined, large tailight, large bumper, high front turn signaled, Westy. This was origional all ID...
  • Re: FS 85 vw camper 6-cyl diesel 5-speed 18mpg :)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Jul 1997 02:48:09 -0400 (EDT)
    ...this is the much larger van, >built by VW and MAN (of Austria). it looks somewhat like the Vanagon/T3, >but is larger. an...
  • Re: cargo net
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:32:48 -0600
    Yakima makes a fairly large cargo net also, but it may be too big for your needs and a might pricey too. DM&FS...
  • Vanagon side window rain vent idea that works
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 10:12:14 -0800
    ...The size is just right (they are slightly larger than 12 x 18) for hanging just below the rain gutter on the side sliding...
  • Re: 1981 Fuse S9 Potential Future Loads
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 21:31:09 -0700
    ...The fuse seems pretty large for what appears to be a relatively small load so I thought maybe I'd missed something. My fog...
  • Re: EV windshields
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Wed, 10 Dec 1997 10:18:42 -0800
    ...There are three harnesses available in medium, large and X-large (careful not for very heavy people). The harness should fit snugly around your...
  • 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
    Sun, 29 Jun 2003 13:35:02 -0400
    ...In the second photo on 10.9, which are coolant hoses 2, 3, and 4? On my engine, there's a bunch of large...
  • Re: Michael's repairs - more info. needed.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:56:37 -0600
    ...The large ones help hold the injector in place along with the bracket. Not sure how often YMMV. Mine were cracked looking/brittle. Hope...
  • Re: Water tank refill key?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 17 May 2007 17:58:27 -0400
    ...Alternately, you can open the entire cover/ lid assy by removing the 2 screws, prying the larger cover open, thenusiing a little screwdriver or...
  • Re: Richards fog light query, inside look
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Apr 2020 13:34:21 -0400
    ...Get a 10k or larger pot and dial in the brightness you want. Then use that value of resistance. For the LED you need...
  • Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 18 Aug 2017 12:11:53 -0700
    if you use the pre-pump filter I'd recommend that you get any see-thru fuel filter much larger than the tiny one...
  • Last weekend's trip - Klanawa
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 09:42:52 -0700
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2013/09/07/trip-klanawa-river-again/ It was a great trip, even with 4 adults and 2 large dogs...
  • Re: Large parts transport from SF to SoCal to SF available
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:59:33 -0500
    In a message dated 11/15/2012 12:44:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM writes: I've heard of SA...
  • Re: LED Refit
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:43:18 -0500
    ...store which works fine for reading, but requires a little fiddling because bike handlebars are a larger diameter than the push bar. Geo/ATL
  • Re: Dometic Frig - Realistic Cooling
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:05:08 -0600
    ...Maybe because to the larger, unimpeded > airspace behind. I did that too when I installed the Vitrifrigo. I put BQuiet on that wall to...
  • Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Oct 1995 12:03:47 -0400
    ...I'm thinking of transplanting a V6 or larger into it. Could you put me in touch with anyone who has done this? Any...
  • Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 02:03:53 -0400
    my solution to stripped threads in the gear boxes is to buy a thread tap and larger bolts. take a nice bolts into your...
  • Re: drum brake adjustment/f
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 08 May 1996 10:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...a wrench-o-sledge-o-matic. :) And if you hit it with a large fish, it's called a bass-o- ... Awww, never mind. ;)
  • Re: 87 "Drivetrain"/engine noise
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Sep 1996 14:45:06 -0400
    ...on by the bolt in the front, but you need a large bolt to thread in to pull the assly off.Dont be surprised...
  • For Sale: Weekender bench seat/bed in exc. condition!
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 07:06:08 -0400
    ...Comes with the large cushion that goes over engine area and the board that goes under the seat. Make offer! Regards, Mike Nichols, Atlanta...
  • Re: Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 14:53:36 -0700
    "Wagner, James W., , SAF/AQPS" wrote: > It's very large and gets poor mileage. James, Go park your camper next to a new F...
  • Re: Bosch not German?
    Historical mailing list - John Koloski
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 15:49:35 -0400
    ...van? Did you know that the coconut is the world's largest seed? _________________________________________________________________________ This mail sent via toadmail.com, web e-mail @ ToadNet - want...
  • Cool Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
    Sun, 9 Sep 2001 15:41:14 EDT
    ...search for "LED lighting" (I user findwhat.com) There is a large selection of LED lighting available IM not sure what IM going to...
  • Re: My latest Buck fixed.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sat, 22 Jun 2002 14:36:19 -0500
    ...I bought mine.... > > > > >;-) > >--Patrice >85GL VanaBlue Funny. : ) Mark Ingalls _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com