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• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:41:49 -0500
  The "weekender" designation refers to a rear seat that folds into a full size bed, and was offered in GL, Carat and Wolfsburg models...
• Re: Vanagon vs Element..from digest mode..
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:33:31 -0400
  ...If you hate Elements, more power to you, but doesn't its moderate success help to prove what many here have been screaming at...
• Re: Seat covers for 86 Bus Plus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:08:33 -0500 (EST)
  ...Speaking of 86 Vanagon model names: VW's name for this model was the "Vanagon Camper". The Westys with the full compliment of camping...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#1135350445: VW Volkswagen Transporter Van 1:43PromoModel
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 22:49:16 PDT
  Here is the model transporter I was talking about, available at E-bay Later, Terry Title of item: VW Volkswagen Transporter Van 1:43PromoModel...
• Interesting item on eBay web site item#585802949: vw vanagon rear window jailbars westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 3 May 2001 22:01:16 PDT
  ...heres a complete set of rear window jailbars protects rear window from breakage,was only in one or two years of production wolfsburg model...
• Re: [Syncro] Fridge burner indicator light bright, then dim?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 11:18:56 -0700
  It comes on when the 12V mode is receiving juice, i.e. when the engine is running and the alternator is generating power. So...
• Re: Car Stereo Fit (dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 26 May 2005 07:40:14 -0600
  ...BTW Crutchfield lists only one radio out of all the models they carry as being compatible with the Vanagon (at least for the earlier...
• Prod Numbers WAS: Our warranty
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:28:34 -0500
  ...16.5 million model T's!! Talk about zero to 100 mph. Hey there's another conversion... Put a crankstart 2.9L sidevalve model...
• WBX6 RE: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:11:23 -0400
  ...difference's between model years There's nothing wrong with the Wasserboxer that another couple of cylinders wouldn't have fixed...
• Re: Dometic fridge question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 00:43:35 -0400
  It will only work in that mode with the engine running. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: Andre Fiedler<mailto:fiedlerac@GMAIL.COM> Sent: ‎6...
• Re: FS Vanagons & Vanagon Parts in Kansas City
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 05:08:50 -0500
  ...The 1985 model was a Westfalia with passenger room for 5 (or 6?) and no stove, refer, etc. I could look up more deatils...
• Re: vanagon fuel tank/problems it can cause?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 09:35:31 EDT
  ...Here in the US we have Fuel Injection even in the earliest models so there is no Choke and if the system is right...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 21:03:54 -0800
  Hi......what models are on CD-roms???? susanb hugo lerner wrote: > hello everyone, > i own a bookstore in salt lake city and i'm...
• Starting problem?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Calhoun
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:01:14 -0400
  ...will pulse normally when the system works either in the cranking mode or running mode. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Larry Calhoun
• Re: Overheating diesel now running GREAT
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:51:46 -0600
  ...If you still have the old cloth covered return hoses you should replace them with the modern hoses, they typically crack and leak at...
• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:22:57 EST
  ...jens.jakob.andersen@POST.DK writes: > > Who knows which alternative VW models dorhandles/locks that can be used in > the Vanagon (1983)? > > all 80...
• Gas filled struts for pop top
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 01:52:33 -0700
  ...One was up to model B And another was up to model E ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http...
• Re: What Year Interior Color Change?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 25 May 2006 18:36:56 -0700
  Yeah, but that is a mere Wolfy model, no kitchen. I wonder if anyone here has an 87 original full camper with tan interior...
• Looking for a Late Model Vanagon ECU
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 03:08:52 +0000
  ...I'm having problems with two early model TAs bucking and cutting out. The late production Bosch I borrowed works OK, so I want...
• Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 01:20:42 -0700
  ...But use a current-model Camry 3.5 V6... the best V6.
• RE: technical bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 4 Jul 97 03:29:53 UT
  ...For a given fee you get the unlock code for one model and year, and I'm told they have all the VW stuff...
• Re: Vanagon Brochures from Around the world - ABS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 22 Dec 2005 13:11:41 +1300
  >I'd heard that some late model Euro Vanagons came with ABS (Anti lock >brakes). Can anyone confirm this? ABS (3-channel) was indeed...
• Re: Need model # on my Dometic refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:28:51 -0700
  ...exactly what model my Dometic is? > > > Or alternatively, what current product model would replace it? > > > > > > The best I can read the model # is RM...
• Break the problem down [was: No Flag on this Van...]
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 16:34:14 -0700
  ...Simulation models for vanagon mechanical failure frequency, anyone? ;-) <back to lurking> T. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC, Canada 49deg 23'N-123deg 19'W...
• traction? we donn need no stinkin traction ...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 26 Sep 94 09:13:13 CDT
  andy wanted to know if anyone else had experienced lack-o-traction in the later model buses. me. my 88 spins the tires much...
• Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 22 May 1998 01:28:58 EDT
  ...the van started out life as a Kombi (commercial bare bones model - no headliner, or glove box, just a open parcel tray, no carpet...
• newbie week continues - fuse block and mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Mr. Pants
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 12:34:00 -0500
  ...Is it possible to replace it with a fuse block from a later model so that I'd be able to use the modern...
• Re: Gilles, your mail's been hacked was Re: hello Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:52:31 -0800
  And set to moderated. The moderation flag will be removed when Giles regains control of his mailbox. Jim (sent from work) >------- Original Message ------- >From...
• Re: Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 May 2009 10:38:20 -0700
  ...When I got my Westy model about four years ago I paid just under $20 for it on eBay but even then they were...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:06:24 -0500
  There was only manufacturer of these units, although these units were cataloged as discontinued he matched the model number and the regulator was a...
• No more South African Vanagons :-(
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 17:27:57 +0100
  ...See http://www.vw.co.za/models/bus/ Maybe soon in Mexico or Brasil. They are still making the previous model bus (called nova...
• Re: O2 sensor. How does it effect performance?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 00:22:49 -0400
  > Marshall, > > Under certain conditions the FI system runs on "open loop" mode, which means > it ignores the O2 sensor. Under other conditions, it runs...
• Re: coolant hose number
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:06:13 -0400
  it might well depend on what model vanagon you have, which you didn't mention in this post look at the coolant hose diagrams...
• Re: Anybody parting out late model (2.1) Vanagon FRONT END?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:18:27 -0500
  ...Anybody parting out late model (2.1) Vanagon FRONT END? > Anyone got a front end for or 2.1 they are parting > out? > > Thanks...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:43:54 -0800
  ...Later models have spinning > captain's chairs, carpeted interior, padded dash etc. What year(s) did > this > transition take place? > > Nathaniel > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• Re: Interesting on-line parts sales setup...
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:25:35 -0600
  ...Porsche sells a CD of all their parts for all models and now also has each model on their web site that you can...
• Vac/pressure bleeder recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:35:06 -0700
  Anyone have recommendations on a specific model that works well for bleeding hydraulics? I've also heard that some units can be used to...
• Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:42:10 -0600
  ...There is no 3-way current model that comes even close to fitting the cabinet opening. Even the 12V only model another member mentioned...
• Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:55:55 -0700
  ...I can't say enough about my love for the >unit (base model I picked up at a Best Buy sale). Mine also has...
• Re: Best Braking Pads? was gimme a brake
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:35:59 -0800
  ...I got some partial answers on this some time back If I want the best braking what kind/make/model/part number brake pads...
• Moderator Comment Re: GMAIL issue
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:56:43 +0000
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• HELP on digest
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 23:03:19, -0500
  How do you set digest mode on?
• Fantastic battery-costing resource
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 18:04:10 -0300
  ...He shoulda stood in bed, but we're the beneficiaries -- including a simple spreadsheet model (bulk-charging only considered) for costing-out battery choices...
• Re: gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 15:07:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...A recent model was very envious of the > (relatively) huge mirror I have over the sink. Hey Patrick, Don't forget that you and...
• Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
  Historical mailing list - Richard Atwell
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:44:26 -0800
  ...However, it depends on the compliance letter you get from VW and there are listed exceptions that restrict certain models and model years. This...
• Re: wireless Internet connection from Westy
  Historical mailing list - t
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 00:17:43 -0700
  ...CDPD modems would work in more places but still you are restricted to only the largest metropolitan areas. There is a satallite modem setup...
• Re: GPS Nuvi 750
  Historical mailing list - Gary Anderson
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:53:56 -0600
  ...Thoughts on this model and price? TIA > https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=10625 > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > Michael...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Mar 2013 to 5 Mar 2013 - Special issue (#2013-6)
  Historical mailing list - D.A.Simmons
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:48:56 -0800
  ...Trimming replys to posts It sucks for people who are in digest mode, but by the very nature of getting the messages in digest...
• Will later seats fit?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Sat, 1 Oct 1994 11:05:51 -0500 (CDT)
  I noticed in the thread about trip planning that someone suggested replacing the stock front seats with later model Vanagon seats. I have a...
• 2001(?) Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 15:05:04 -0700
  ...They "regret that this model has still not been introduced on the US-market due to various reasons." (Which they don't go into...
• Dometic AC/DC fridges
  Historical mailing list - Roger Brant
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 12:22:08 -0700
  ...He told me that these models MUST be on level ground to work properly. My question: How can they be expected to keep cold...
• Was:Re: Radio Safe mode.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:47:43 -0500
  ...Why own a radio that has such a "safe" mode. > > Because that's what VW AG put in my Vanagon and many other VWs...
• Re: Coolant leak in the far rear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 07:43:06 +0100
  ...Fish Salzburg, Austria 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender 1987 Golf Cabriolet 1991 Golf ----snipped---- > earlier models had all metal cooling loop, later...
• model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - Robbie Cotner
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:10:05 -0800
  I apologize for the broad question, but so far I haven't found any comprehensive description of the model year changes on Vanagons; Vanagon...
• Re: More on Westy Curtains...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 01:05:41 -0500
  Starting with the '85 models (and the '84 Wolfsburg) all Westy curtains, with the exception of the "Front" curtain, stay up all the time...
• OEM calipers
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:23:20 -0400
  ...I don't know however if one manufacturer was used for specific model years or whether they used both randomly for all model years...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:48:12 -0400
  ...Except when manually operating the air pump to > light the refrigerator in propane mode, the fridge is not power vented, but > relies on natural...
• Re: Lunacy and gratitude
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 07:40:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Your typical modern passenger car has: front wheel drive, plastic bumpers, flush fit glass, streamlined look, etc. Your bus has character, which comes from...
• Re: fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 08:39:13 -0700
  ...Fred Porter wrote: > Ray, > The model year information is curious. When the first thread about > the > fuel injector recall came out, i called a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-47)
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 06:43:46 -0500
  ...The > MV's are the later models. they have a different paint scheme. Gray interiors > only I believe. > > After checking my VW brochures, I...