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Re: The vanagon trail
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:37:58 -0800
...I recently order a sliding door handle and I forgot to ask. In the meantime I have a couple of front door handles if...
Re: One-armed Westy Handling?
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Wed, 3 Mar 1999 12:01:25 -0500
Try opening the sliding door before you pop the roof top. I find opening the door relieves the air vacuum that is formed when...
Re: Slam! that slider....can you not?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 17:38:09 -0600
...and > up but I'm simplifying) sliding doors are completely different - different > door, different track, different handles and latches, different window...and > can be...
Re: Q: Tall and "Girth Challenged" & a Tip
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:27:24 -0400
...First, I relocated the door grab handle, moving it from its position low on the door up to just below the window. this allows...
Re: To Buy or not to Buy? 86 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:12:37 -0400
...The short sliding door handle is 85. Now determin if it is a late 85. See if it has plastic cooling tubes that go...
Re: Sliding window idea
Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:42:56 -0700
...But if it had the sliding window type of >> later SA Vanagons, then they must have had the "front middle height" handle >> with the...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
...change. > Steering knuckles (aka suspension uprights.) Rightside door handle > will lock w/o key. Sliding door will be on the wrong side. Headlights > dip...
Re: Rear bench seat won't open, HELP!
Historical mailing list - Scott
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:02:51 -1000
...take the sliding door .. you open it from the outside with the outside handle. Wouldn't the same handle be a normal way to...
Re: To Buy or not to Buy? 86 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:12:37 -0400
...The short sliding door handle is 85. Now determin if it is a late 85. See if it has plastic cooling tubes that go...
stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
...i also added another handle to the sliding door: i got one of the handle to match the one on the b-pillar (in...
Re: A sad day, Scott Foss has left this realm
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:20:59 -0600
...had never been lubed, it was horrible! Door latches tight, >>> hinges tight, locks difficult, sliding door handle and rollers so >>> incredibly tight that it...
Re: more heating ideas (insulation)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:37:00 -0400
...when you have the door open and want to change clothing, or whatever, without having to close the sliding door. The same technique works...
DPO caused damage on Vanagons
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:24:09 -0800
...would not just handle the weight of an empty trailer but could handle moderate collisions such as the trailer sliding forward. What I did...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:48:09 -0400
...No Start & Sliding door handle' >> >> > > > >> >> > > > '85 1.9L Vanagon >> >> > > > Potter Co. North Central PA >> >> > > > >> >> > > > Hi Folks, >> >> > > > >> >> > > > My van wont start.... >> >> > > > >> >> > > > All was well when...
Re: Decent grab loop?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:50:26 -0700
...gmail.com> wrote: > The OEM grab loop inside my '84's sliding door finally came apart last year. I replaced it with one I...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 17:39:10 -0700
...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
Re: vanagon buying advice needed
Historical mailing list - t bill
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:33:55 -0700
...The windsheild is cracked (but doesn't > leak), the handle is broken off of the sliding door. The upholstery > is pretty nasty (what remains...
Re: wheel offset for vanagons
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 22:34:21 EST
...Otherwise you will run into the sliding door. You can always use a swingarm extensions. Too much trouble and not worth the hassle. The...
Re: Very happy with SEM color coat for color change
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:47:04 -0600
...I'm thinking westy rear hatch and sliding door here. The other types of panels and front door panels have the fasteners concealed by...
Resolved (yey!)! Temp Indicator On Dash rises to max: 84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Oct 1996 07:43:24 -0700
...Thanks again! John 84 Vanagon original engine, no substantial leaks yet, broken antenna, crappy speakers, no tunes, broken sliding door interior handle, new wipers...
Re: Removed windows...
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:21:05 -0700
...I would also pull the door locks out as well , once the exterior handles are pulled there are only 2 screws that fasten it...
Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (CONCLUSION!)
Historical mailing list - PB
Wed, 8 Jul 2015 15:49:59 -0700
...This morning, after being pushed all the way down, the offending bolt no longer got in the way of the battery compartment door. I...
Re: Bilstein HD shock report
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 3 May 2010 15:20:18 -0400
...They also make me acutely aware of my worn out front end, loose sliding door, and squeaky dash trim. Maybe they're better on...
Trouble comes in threes
Historical mailing list - David Clark
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:24:50 -0000
...The door locks worked fine but the door handles were frozen up as were the front and side door. The only way in was...
Re: adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 14:26:22 -0400
...adjusting sliding door height > > well Richard, > > I do remember the same mistake I made as yours.. in worst scenario yet. > when I did my...
Re: 82 diesel,,problems solved, solutions found, first night, a few spare parts.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:19:32 -0500
...fuses, the little plastic straps that hold the glove box, door crank handles, inside rear view mirrors, dash ash trays, spare mm bolts of...
Re: here are some cool vanagon accessories and upgrades
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:21:06 -0800
...fit right in!!) > -carbon fiber shift knob :<) > -fire extinguisher inside of sliding door, and under rear seat > -rear hatch screen (part of wolfy package...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 5 Apr 2020 19:51:06 -0700
...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
Re: None (adding seats)
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
5 Feb 1996 09:28:35 -0800
...If you remove the carpeting in the area exposed when you open the sliding door, I would expect you to find a couple of...
Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 11:53:04 -0800
...Tom B.- replacing oil, O2 sensor, sliding door handle today, for BBBXI trip next week.
Re: Very happy with SEM color coat for color change
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:40:54 -0600
...Was thinking of > taking the front door panels off and putting some wood there, same with the > sliding door. Just not sure how I...
Re: Towing & sliding door
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:54:35 -0600
...Good luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver TJ Hemrick wrote: >All, > I'd like some help with the sliding door hinge access panel. The...
Re: A sad day, Scott Foss has left this realm
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:37:07 +0000
...had never been lubed, it was horrible! Door latches tight, >>> hinges tight, locks difficult, sliding door handle and rollers so >>> incredibly tight that it...
Re: Strap Handles?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:52:53 -0700
...The "subway hanger" strap just to the inside rear of the sliding door on > Mellow Yellow is looking pretty grim. The vinyl outer sleeve...
Vanagon buying info
Historical mailing list - Mark Hollingsworth
Thu, 31 Dec 1998 17:15:33 -0800
...plate Windscreen cracked in lower right corner, probably ok Right rear bumper 'extension' Sliding door may need a bit of tune up Muffler shot...
Re: Good deal for '83 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 1 Nov 1999 21:46:04 -0800
...okay - probably needs new covering on > interior panels though > > - broken sliding door handle > > - fridge, sink, stove - assume all work > > - canvas ok - bug screen tears...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Sun, 9 Jul 2017 15:07:32 -0700
...No Start & Sliding door handle' >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> '85 1.9L Vanagon >>>>>>>> Potter Co. North Central PA >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Folks, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My van wont start.... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> All was well when...
Re: storage box
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:14:30 -0800
...On Feb 28, 2015 10:56 AM, "Abel Longoria" <houstonphotog@gmail.com> wrote: > I agree sliding door are much more efficient... but... I wanted...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 3 May 2006 22:03:49 -0700
...my doors open like butter (was having trouble with my back door lock and passenger side lock was not opening, sliding door has no...
T3 parts needed near Saarbruecken - Frankfurt Germany
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 02:46:04 -0600
...068-121-405 A coolant pressure tank (current one emergency-patched with epoxy glue -- could break anytime) 251-843-704 Sliding door handle 79...
Re: LED lighting
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:46:00 -0600
...a magnet to it and now it's my westy's sliding door interior light. I figured that anything that tenacious was worth saving...
F.S.'82 diesel westy (price lowered)
Historical mailing list - kgordee Jones
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:15:14 MDT
...The sliding door handle on the outside needs to be adjusted. It is a very beutiful westy that needs a new loving home. email...
'71 Westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
...New front doors, sliding door, and cargo door seals. 5. Tinted all windows 6. The interior stripped out and wall to wall carpeting put...
Re: Zoltan of Westfalia
Historical mailing list - forum email
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:18:30 -0400
...list - found it whilst trying to track down a cheap > sliding door handle for my '82 T3 (Vanagon) after some slack bastard broke > it...
Re: Major Milestone!!!
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:15:23 -0800
...cylinder 1 Brake master cylinder 1 idle stabilizer (used) 1 sliding door handle (its about time for that to break again) 2 batteries 2...
Re: Decent grab loop?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:25:12 -0700
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > The OEM grab loop inside my '84's sliding door finally came apart last year. I replaced it with one I...
Re: Westfalia features!
Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 11:40:45 -0800
...back it in thru the sliding door, put the > back wheel between the front seats and bungee the handlebars to the > bottom of the...
Re: I'm back!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:12:31 -0700
...they got the sliding door improved nicely in 85 though .. and all 85's I have ever seen have the later style sliding door...
Re: [WetWesties] Slam! that slider....can you not?
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Sat, 5 Mar 2011 09:23:39 -0800
...My T2 has a handle at the back end so you can pull it "in" when you slide the door forward, but even that...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 4 May 2006 05:06:02 -0700
...my doors open like butter (was >having trouble with my back door lock and passenger side lock was not >opening, >sliding door has no...
Re: [WetWesties] Larry Chase> Chance to prove real existence~ TONIGHT!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 17:44:11 -0600
...Leaky heads, UFO hesitations, sliding door handles. > Eurovans: Rear brake wear, endless "Check Engine" light mysteries > and Search > for Audiosystem replacements. > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - BenT
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:14:37 -0700
...These won't need changing... > > >Rightside door handle will lock w/o key. > > Simple enough. > > >Sliding door will be on the wrong side. > > No...
Re: VW-'71 BUS and '80? BUS-INTERSPECIES TRANSPLANTS OF EQUIPMENT
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Apr 95 18:52:46 EDT
...It works > but.....). > ? > 4) Whether the door and window mechanisms are the same. > Some are, some are not, sliding door lock mechanism changed but...
Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
...rear side windows,sliding door hinges and rollers. steering column cover(brown),various interior trim, igniton switch and door handles and rear hatch lock...
Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (CONCLUSION!)
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:03:10 -0400
...This morning, after being pushed all the way down, the offending > bolt no longer got in the way of the battery compartment door. > > I...
Re: Trouble comes in threes
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:36:22 -0600
...The > door locks worked fine but the door handles were frozen up as were the front > and side door. The only way in was...
shakedown trip with infant
Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
Wed, 21 May 1997 23:11:01 -0700
...want to find her sleeping in the foot well by the sliding door! Has anyone >come up with any interesting tricks to keep a...
Re: Filling cooling ( PART 2) and other little tid bits..<grin>
Historical mailing list - Debi
Sun, 2 May 1999 23:53:06 -0700
...I do...lol I also removed the sliding door panel and lubed and tightened the handle,then added added hoppe's on everythingthat moved...
Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jun 2017 to 9 Jun 2017 (#2017-223)
Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:41:11 -0400
...No Start & Sliding door handle' > > Laura. I just went through a no-start situation myself, and am not > mechanically experienced. The problem was the...
Re: custom side turn signals?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:29:19 -0600
...not a problem on the side with no sliding door but on the side with the sliding door, that could be a big problem...