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• Goodies from Europe!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:11:45 -0500
  ...The connecting pipe, crossover pipes, and muffler body are stainless; the collector pipe cast iron. Only the tailpipe is non-stainless-steel. The price...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:22:23 +0200
  Hmmm, if it´s unique, it should have its own part number. If it´s used anywhere else, we could do a parts search...
• Re: Friday -- At Last
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:24:26 -0700
  ...TRACK $300 HARDLY USED, CALL CHUBBY. > > OK, what's your tel. number? > >> HUMMERS - LARGEST SELECTION EVER - "IF IT'S IN STOCK, WE >> HAVE IT...
• Re: vanagon 88-91 wrap around bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 09:37:49 EST
  ...They are first riveted to the body then the various pieces are screwed on to them. Whereas the Winkler kit needs something like adhesive...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:28:32 -0700
  ...Despite its more aerodynamic body style, the high top makes it a huge wind brake on wheels, just like the VW. Intellectually you know...
• Re: Sunshade
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 12:07:47 -0800
  ...You can Check it out on <www.thesamba.com> if you search > for "sun shade" or look under the classifieds for vanagon ad number...
• Re: Jonce and Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:53:51 -0500
  ...door panels, Glass, decals on the body, and stampings, as well as everything drive line. From what I was lead to understand is that...
• Re: Big day at the parts yard
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 03:53:15 -0600
  ...I remember seeing a 1974 standard beetle(the darker green color) with some body damage on it. The owner said it only had 14k...
• Re: VW rentals LA to Mexico?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 06:09:07 -0800
  ...in 1998) Some were tourists who refused to divulge their pin numbers were found dead in thier cars of apparent alcohol overdose(forced you...
• H4 Headlight aim, thanks and..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:47:12 -0800
  ...He has a number of 2 liter and 1.8liter inline four motors in good shape. Priced at around $6-800 for a complete...
• Re: VW zip tie with slots?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:16:29 -0400
  ...They slide onto >> small posts that are on the body. I have also seen them used in >> engine compartment. If need be I could...
• Re: Who Sells the Coolant Pipe Repair Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 09:27:38 -0500
  I gave my number one advice at the top of the post. Go with new, stock parts! That is not bad advice any way...
• Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 18 May 2005 10:00:34 -0700
  ...A sanden 508 body is a sanden 508 body.If it was made for 134a, it will have a new number other that a...
• To all Turbo diesel wannabees
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 21:08:01 -0400
  Call the numbers, not me! 1983 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM, Tan cloth int.,PS,PB,AC,Turbo-Diesel. 35MPG city, 45MPG hwy. Runs great, 170K color...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:23:35 -0400
  ...For example, the following page shows a diagram of the rubber for your Vanagon, along with part numbers and prices: https://pointer.webappcabaret.net...
• 1.6L & 1.7L swap for 2.0L parts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Tue, 31 May 94 23:14 CDT
  ...The reason for the low price is not because the body is in bad shape (after 92,000 miles the upholstery has seen much...
• Re: can someone on the list help me
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 20:37:35 -0500
  ...The body is in good condition and so is the pop top. Over the past year I have put about two or three grand...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:50:58 -0700
  ...you could leave our rust-free vans here and help the auto body |guys in Boston make their boat payments. | |Born in MA - Live...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:17:00 EDT
  ...The interior was in very good condition, the body was > very good except for a few rust spots (but very litttle noticeable seam > rust...
• Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:00:58 EDT
  ...State Police as well as a minimum number of years of automotive repair experience. These techs are constantly required to test out on the...
• Re: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 18:46:26 -0700
  ...The > intake vlave seat on number was not dropped or dislodged by pushed > in a fraction. There was exhaust etc from where the head...
• Re: How does it leak in?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 00:06:45 -0600
  ...sides of the hatch and body to be the > same, so ONE design of boot - ONE part number would fit both sides, two > different...
• Re: Engine analyzer/tach recco?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:15:31 -0700
  ...The air bypass screw on the TB fixed the high idle, but it had to be turned in a number of turns. Why, I...
• Re: Rough running till warmed up
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:39:22 -0700
  ...Go with what works and the numbers are just a baseline to start from. dylan David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM> wrote: I guess the...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:21:46 -0800
  ...Purple springs from H&R >> >> >>> While crawling under my van cleaning the tranny to body ground I >>> noticed that I had purple springs. They...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:45:58 -0800
  ...Here is a link to the HP graph. > The dyno numbers look impressive and I would love to try a 2450cc setup. > The complete...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:29:55 -0600
  ...I can't remember the numbers, but the drag was reduced to something around 20% of original. I recall that they made a body...
• Re: Jack Stands
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:24:08 -0800
  ...which opens up the number of places they can be stashed without banging into something. Anyone know if a 3 ton jacks are okay...
• Heavy Duty Rear Axels/CVs (108mm), Factory
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:03:22 -0500
  ...The part number for these heavy duty axels is: VW: 251 501 203 G; LOBRO: A 153 15 01 13 010 This part number...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:23:38 EST
  ...Not a single body panel is > intact and it literally split at the seams. The curious can see some pics > at: > > http://home.comcast...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:04:51 -0500
  ...the body that I would ever have warranted a paint job for a color match to existing paint, except by the paint numbers. And...
• Earliest 1980 P27 westy For sale?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 02:35:26 -0600
  ...you'll find these numbers stamped on the westfalia-werke plate on the >right side of the sofabed kickpanel.. >.a carryover from the 76...
• Re: For sale: 1982 Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 18 May 2001 13:58:06 -0500
  ...Are those adjustable? Do you know a part number for them? Thanks; Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Snyder To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Oil pump size differences? Boston Bob Customers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:39:26 -0500
  ...body can be significant. All WBX gasket > sets I have seen include a gasket for the pump cover that measures > .006ths. The part number...
• Re: Jack Stands
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:55:26 -0800
  ...which opens up the number of places > they can be stashed without banging into something. > > Anyone know if a 3 ton jacks are okay...
• Re: Deer Strike
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 19:12:29 -0500
  ...They are most prevalent at sundown and about sunup but I've seen them every hour of the night in lesser numbers than sunup...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:58:32 -0800
  ...You can get kits for this from >> any number of our list vendor. I use Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com, but >> Ron Salmon at...
• Oil light flicker
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 13:11:31 -0700
  ...Anyone need a body for an engine conversion (if I'm looking at the worse case scenario)? Its white color is a nice white...
• Re: VW zip tie with slots?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:26:49 -0400
  ...They slide onto >>> small posts that are on the body. I have also seen them used in >>> engine compartment. If need be I could...
• Re: venting question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 May 2000 17:41:43 -0400
  ...He only has a number for the non-camper part (with openings). > > > >Thanks, > > > >�ric > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Zoran Mladen [SMTP:Zoran_Mladen@AMSINC.COM...
• Re: VW zip tie with slots?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:17:19 -0400
  ...In very rare cases there are parts no cars that don't have parts numbers. This could be one of them. I've never...
• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:25:23 -0700
  ...1. (often initial capital letter) a mythological, fire-breathing monster, commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent...
• Re: Timing question: Digifant I system
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:44:45 -0400
  ...First static time the motor using Top Dead Center on cylinder number one and the alignment mark on the distributor body. The car should...
• Re: Jonce and Sprinter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:27:26 -0600
  ...door > panels, Glass, decals on the body, and stampings, as well as > everything drive line. Cool! > From what I was lead to understand is...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:35:17 -0800
  ...The Syncro tranny won't simply bolt into an 84 body. What you likely have is the front shifter parts from the 84 4...
• Re: tracking # "RETRACTION" SORRY
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:54:54 -0700
  ...order! > The only > reason Matt couldn't give Brian a tracking number is that he > requested it > after hours, when the warehouse was closed...
• Bob's rap on JM, David's 74 Thing tranny, battery compartment fix, Fords
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 11:31:53 -0700
  ...See if you can find a flat place where the serial number is stamped into the case. Sorry,. no clue where that might be...
• Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:33:50 -0500
  ...While the rear-engine design may have contributed to the oversteer condition, I'll have to admit the body and frame design did an...
• Re: need help fighting the Ins.Co. -'88 westy totalled. was Re: Pricing help needed.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:32:37 -0800
  ...I have all of my "keeper" vans appraised and than get insurance from that number so there is no monkey business if you file...
• Re: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 01:47:37 -0500
  ...Where did you get the 4k number? I think the rev limiter comes on on 86-87's at 5400 rpm and 91's...
• Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 4 Jan 2018 15:10:08 -0400
  ...Here is a link to the HP graph. >> The dyno numbers look impressive and I would love to try a 2450cc setup. >> The complete...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
  ...The part number for the tie rod assembly is > > 251419803. Let me know if I can help you further, > > Ken Wilford > > John 3:16...
• Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:21:51 -0400
  ...Wrapped everything up last night and was getting good numbers on my voltmeter and your gauge. Went for a nice long test drive and...
• Re: false ads on Craigslist?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 11 May 2008 14:32:35 +0000
  ...No phone numbers and never any response to my > > inquiries. Anywhere else this seems to be happening besides SoCal? I > > wonder what the purpose...
• Re: Massive VW Bus Awning!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:38:52 -0500
  ...I started to crunch some numbers to see if it was a item that > would be > cost effective to produce. WELL hard to know...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:37:49 -0700
  ...My rare US model nine passenger 84 is like that......bit dinged to do a whole number on, but far to good with no...
• Re: O2 Sensor Installed and CO adjustment problems (Sorry, Long)
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:47:01 -0400
  ...I get on the average over 22MPG right now and I can cruise at 80 and I have number 4 only pressure testing to...
• Re: Extra long, or Vanalong
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 10:08:27 +0200
  ...Then, he'd >attach a section from a salvage yard donor that included the body from >a little forward of the rear window measured...
• Re: Parts suppliers for "Half Liley"?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 07:02:42 -0500
  ...The part number IIRC is 4477 > but check > with me or the list to confirm this before you buy them. In the > parts > computer...
• Re: Massive VW Bus Awning!!
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:42:13 -0500
  ...I started to crunch some numbers to see if it was a item that > would be > cost effective to produce. WELL hard to know...