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• More storage space?
  Historical mailing list - adam GROVe
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:53:12 -0800
  ...amount of room under the driver and passenger seats which is unavailable for use becasue of a steel plate welded across the front of...
• Re: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:15:20 -0400
  ...do you really prefer a drive-through menu to home cooking? Happy trails, Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob...
• Re: Dumb Battery Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 21:04:57 -0500
  ...It WILL freeze at temperatures 32F or below, and that will kill one or more cells - breaks the plates inside - mechanically disrupts the cell...
• Is Quebec invading the Outer Banks?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 28 May 2007 09:30:01 -0700
  ...Interestingly, the only Quebec plates we saw were on these Vanagons so another question is, do only Westy drivers come here from Quebec? We...
• FS 50 degree I4 engine conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 02:06:35 +0000
  ...I am selling the accessory drives including AC comp. power steering pump , alternator and all pulleys and bolts. The mounting system in from a...
• Re: Driving Challenge videos from BOTC 2006
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:10:45 -0400
  ...driver continues to > the end of the course to "stop on a dime". (actually a foil-covered > paper plate is used) The driver then...
• Re: Whistle sound--Gland nut??f
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 20:52:01 -0800 (PST)
  ...In actuality (at least in the Mustang) there is nothing that pulls the t/o bearing off of the pressure plate when the pedal...
• Re: Registering in Oregon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 15:50:25 -0700
  ...my old mercedes with Wa plates- they said > > >>> 'do you live in oregon?" > > >>> do you have an Oregon drivers's license?" > > >>> 'is the car...
• Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy, i need info on US/state law.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:54:04 -0800
  ...So you can drive the van back to Canada on the current plates and registration. Just make sure you have insurance. If you need...
• Re: reparing overhead AC ducting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:55:18 -0500
  The recall was a couple of plates installed in the ceiling ot prevent the tunnel from falling. It was free - both parts and installation...
• FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
  ...AM-FM > Soundstream and Infinity Infinitesimal speakers driven by Nak PA-300 > Speakerlab 10" subwoofers driven by separate amp > >New/Replaced parts: > >Transaxle (46...
• swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:05:26 -0400
  ...It's not like I can put the repairs off till I have time, with the van out in the driveway or the garage...
• Re: Hot brakes!
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sun, 15 Apr 2018 03:28:01 +0000
  ...My van has a set of electric fans where the plate would normally be. And the plate is offset to the passenger side. The...
• FS: Jetta 2.0l for Vanagon install w/EVERYTHING! (ECM, harness, mounts, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 14:23:17 -0700
  ...This setup will drop right into a 2WD Vanagon - for you Syncro folks, you'll need to get a KEP adapter plate (the only...
• Re: Registering the Otter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:23:17 -0500
  ...These are often loaded with lots of restrictions including miles driven, time of day use, parades, clubs, shows etc. They often will also require...
• Handbrake Woes - Sorted :-)
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 10:25:06 -0000
  ...Replaced the drums & manually adjusted the threaded rod through the hole in the back plate until the shoes were almost touching the drums (but...
• Re: Sagging Wolfsburg/Carat Table
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:31:21 -0800
  ...Any 3.5" hard drive will contain some sort of super-strong magnet(s) in one corner, and corresponding steel plate (usually). Attach magnet...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:20:48 -0700
  ...seen the 4th gear drive ring shear > right off. I am also not convinced that the oil splash plates are a real fix > either...
• Re: It lives! (continued...)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Montgomery
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 21:19:52 -0700 (PDT)
  On Thu, 13 Jul 1995, Eric Oster wrote: > Rides GREAT. Drives GREAT. Doesn't spew any oil (yet.) > Two problems for the type4 gurus...
• RE: Number Detective Work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 15:49:04 -0400
  ...Station Wagon (eight or nine seater, with the full width front seat), left hand drive, Blue White over Turquoise, Como green interior. So, 130189...
• Re: Transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 23:24:07 -0500
  ...What is the purpose/function of the circular metal plate next to the driver's side CV joint, towards the front of the van...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:28:47 -0700
  ...how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover so i have been perusing the archives looking for hints as i begin my...
• Re: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio with Weather Band that fits Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:08:05 -0400
  ...And yes, the radio display panel is easily read from the drivers seat. Harold -- __________ Harold Teer 1991 Westy Harrisonburg, VA On Sat, Apr 28...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:10:13 -0800
  ...They had a relay socket meant to be used with a relay driven from the > positive side, and an ECU with open-collector (a...
• RE: Vanagon sighted in Germany
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 09 Dec 1996 09:47:54 -0500
  ...The plates says > MYK-?? ??? which is in the middle west section of Germany. >=20 > It is a turbocharged Diesel and as I know the...
• Re: Yes, Synthetic Oil Again
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 17:10:44 EDT
  So you think this (GEX) engine would have leaked regardless of the oil type? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville NC, The Heart...
• Luggage Rack and CB Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Vicki Derrer
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 09:01:55 EDT
  ...plate bolted to the luggage rack so the magnetic antenna would stick, and the antenna wire went down through the corner drain hole (driver...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 15:45:56 -0500
  ...These pieces are then pushed into > the four holes you will see in the front plate of your radio. With a little > wiggling, the...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 23:50:18 EST
  ...IIRC that conversion uses an adapter plate. The earlier conversions simply used the Vanagon diesel bellhousing so that the engine can be tilted to...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:26:45 -0700
  ...Maybe under the sink cabinet? My connectors and > controller are currently behind the drivers seat. > > Most everything I've seen are cigarette lighter adapters...
• Re: [Syncro] tranny probs.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 07:36:54 -0400
  ...up the stick -you are going to move this oval shaped plate so run a marker around it marking its current position -make sure...
• Re: state inspection--NJ vs. others
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:22:59 EST
  ...Heck, you can drive out here without license plates and not get stopped. And the I'm not CA bashing, it just seems a...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:52:23 -0500
  ...Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap Bob Stevens wrote: >...Oh, and does bald and 64 y/o change...
• Re: DriversSide Rectangular LowBeam
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:46:24 -0500
  ...four all new square headlight housings with > > adjusters mounted on backing plates. Price will be in the $525 range and > > the outer lights will...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 01:41:27 -0400
  ...And they can be > easily reached by the driver and front passenger. > > Re the bigger compartment accesible from behind the seat, I've got...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:45:23 -0600
  ...My van came with a couple of block off plates for the hole on the drivers side (westy so the rear vents are covered...
• Re: Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 19:26:22 -0700
  ...And related to that area, I had to wonder if the cross shaft bushings at driverside are worn too far and-or lacking in...
• Re: 88 Automatic - Transmission rebuilt in 2006, Now only has 1st and Reverse Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:39:49 -0400
  ...Each of the other gear selections rely on multiple plate clutches/steel plates, ("steels"), and pistons to apply or release them. Any loss of...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:55:05 -0400
  ...On 16-Feb-2015, at 01:59, Alistair Bell wrote: > My drivers side front door has a little bit of sag. It feels like...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:19:43 -0700
  Would it work to "dangle" it out of the license plate door?� That is, keep it bundled neatly, but then an easy connection and...
• Re: See the
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:26:15 -0700
  ...this bear crap is in front of the vanagon in our driveway ... if it was a verb ... i would have said crappid or crapered...
• Re: syncro sighting..White Salmon, Wa.
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:04:16 -0500
  ...com> wrote: > A very tricked-out medium blue westie syncro, Montana plates. Big tube > front bumper, custom looking rear hatch rack, driving lights, alloy...
• Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:08:32 -0500
  ...Is an adapter plate required.? Who makes one for this conversion? Are diesel parts required? If so what? What about any other components needed...
• Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
  ...Adapter Plate and Flywheel (Manual Trans) Sachs Clutch Kit Special Oil Pan and Pickup tube Both engine mounts and engine carriers. The kit is...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:14:53 -0800
  ...So far, the plan is to make a moon shaped piece to correct the hole, weld that to the plate, then weld that "new...
• Re: Grrrrr. Got it, so onward.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:33:16 -0700
  ...Trouble for me is not dropping it into the door but into the gravel driveway. Many a small fastener has vanished there. The bride...
• Now what have I done.... Flashing oil light??
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 19:42:00 -0500
  Hi Volks, I spent what I thought would be a productive day out in the driveway and was able to solve the leaking oil...
• Re: Rear wheel axle nut torque
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 16:11:54 -0400
  ...Motorworks) and drum plate adapter but it >does not look like it would work for a 87 Vanagon. Bus Depot sells a flat forged...
• Re: syncro rumble....syncro whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Fri, 22 May 1998 18:01:21 -0700
  Some new developments on chasing the cause of the rumble/flutter in my drive line. A change in symptoms to report after some repairs...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:25:47 -0700
  ...Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap > Lack of knowledge about the laws never goes well in court... > > Many...
• FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
  ...Grey velour surfaces, driver's seat has about 4 inch round tear in seat cushion on left side, and rear bench back has small...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:38:16 -0400
  ...I also had him out last night giving him a lesson on how to drive stick-shift. I am driving back to Deland, FL...
• Re: Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:53:02 -0600
  I'm assuming you are going to put in a complete new clutch - pressure plate, clutch disk, etc -- along with this rebuild? It's...
• Re: Packing a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 14:33:33 -0400
  ...screw drivers, firestarters, clothespins [ remarkably handy] Cabinet below sink: Dry food items, tin foil Cabinets above water tank: Nesting pots set, plastic plates, utensils...
• FIXED Fridge 12V operation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 13:38:31 -0500
  ...The action I THINK I took to fix the problem was to tighten the screw holding the relay to the metal under the driver...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [syncro.org] Who is this van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:12:35 -0700
  ...I recently sold my syncro to a wonderful > sailor from Connecticut. > > coyote > > �������������������� > ron lussier glassdoor.com > ron@glassdoor.com 3 harbor drive suite 101...
• Re: more friday trivia..why are accel pedals on automatic vans reinforced with metal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:01:16 -0500
  ...Activating the linkage in a properly adjusted set reqiures kicking the step plate in the tranny and also compressing that spring on the throttle...
• Re: Vanagon interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:04:26 -0800
  ...exact mirror image of the driver's 5.) I added a cut metal plate like on the driver's side for strength (cut from...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:08:24 -0400
  ...inspection shows a round cover plate on the Drivers side infront of the axle with a LOOSE SNAP RING. I removed the snapring to...
• Re: Squeaking Wheels When Brakes Not Applied
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 09:30:25 -0700
  ...When I put in the new pad, I continued to use >these thin plates. > >However, now when I drive the vehicle I hear a...