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• Re: 1991 Vanagon Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:45:02 -0500
  ...You'll > need to check the ratio's on your final drive as well though otherwise > you'll find it overgeared in the wrong...
• No start
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:16:12 +0000
  Hello all. Finally got under the Westie yesterday.  The skinny wire is connected and solid, as well as the other 2 large ones.Any...
• Re: Vanagon Christmas Presents?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Thu, 26 Dec 2019 23:13:42 -0800
  ...I figure 40 bucks to prevent my black, I mean grey dash from turning white and finally splitting, is probably worth it. -MB -- ________________________________________________________________________ Mark...
• extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:14:08 -0800
  finally finished, mostly, the light underbody protection plate I started some weeks ago. It is meant to protect the coolant lines, heater lines, and...
• The Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 02:44:39 +0000
  Or is it Bluestar, or BlueStar? Whatever, it is finally in my driveway tonight. Brought it home with a rental truck and tow dolly...
• Re: Bostig Installation (so far) Report
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:39:22 -0400
  ...When it finally came free I danced triumphantly, like I imagine my > paleolithic forefathers might have, upon pulling the moist warm heart from > a...
• Seeking Odometer Fix Info
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:50:54 -0700
  My '87 Westy Odometer has finally succumbed to 'Vanagon Odo Syndrome' - no more logging of miles (both main & trip odos) although the speedometer still...
• Bentley for 77-84 rabbit/jetta diesel & turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 16:22:29, -0500
  ...stevek * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] -- I finally got to cleaning up some of my books and found a Bentley for77- 84 rabbit/jetta diesels...
• wannabus turns gotabus
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 09:52:54 EST
  I finally did it. Add me to the stats ... 87 Vanagon GL, with weekender package, ac, excellent condition, 105K, for 4750$. Many thanks to...
• Re: Final Drive Plug Size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 4 May 1998 23:08:05 -0600
  > Correct! KD Tools make a mega sized allen key for this but I just took a > VW Rabbit wheel bolt and welded it on...
• located source/wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Rick Ferguson
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 06:27:08 +0000
  I've finally determined that the wind noise is coming from the driver's side window. By pressing with my forearm along the side...
• Re: Isolator, where to put it?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:37:42 -0500
  ...which includes the British system in additon of the American system. Finally learned what drams and minims were when I was in vet school...
• Mark Keller back on list
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 19:53:37 -0700
  It's been 5 months but we're finally settled. I stated in October that my new wife and I were headed for Seattle...
• Re: And the survey says...OOPS missed it...
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 29 May 1999 07:01:44 -0700
  ...I must have missed the survey, too... [[Middle and the end of College finals...]] There weren't any fires were there? I'd have...
• Seat wanted - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 16:40:29 -0700
  ...Back problems force me to finally do something about changing the stock setup, where the lumbar support needs to be modified to fit better...
• Re: Fully Retractable Antennas Available
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:14:15 -0400
  >I have finally found a source for the fully retractable antennas for the >Vanagon. Hi Ken, Do you know if these improve your reception...
• Re: 85 GL still won't start
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 22:32:29 -0500
  Finally swallowing my pride and takin my van to a shop. Just don't have the tools or time, or know-how. I just...
• 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:20:59 -0800
  I finally put some images up of the vans I currently have for sale. I'll try to get pictures of the interiors posted...
• Installed stainless steel muffler no more rust !
  Historical mailing list - Hans Vanhethoen
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 14:03:43 -0500
  Well finally Got down to after a few years . It an oval type with dual outlets and let me tell you I am glad...
• Re: I get no respect(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 15:29:44 -0500
  ...My van stayed parked for three months on the Coast Highway; Finally part of the highway down the road washed out and I could...
• New Muffler, how hard is that?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 13:11:18 -0500
  After all these years, my muffler (1.9 L '85) has finally expired. How hard is it to replace this? How difficult are the...
• Heads gasket job (new section)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 11:50:23 -0500
  Hey guys, as i have 3 head gasket job to do this week (all vanagon's, 84, 85, 87), i have decided to finally...
• Instrument cluster screws
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 01:24:08 -0500
  Finally got my speedometer cable installed properly (more or less, maybe less) and wouldn't you believe I lost the four screws that hold...
• BA 6 Heater Elec. connection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 08:25:15 -0800
  ...Much closer,finally! If these photos are wanted,better down load them soon. Yahoo only lets me have a small amount of computer space...
• Re: EveryBus 2008 T-shirts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 16:52:10 -0600
  ...NC Kampenfoolz mailing list) > > Hi, > > The T-shirt design has been finalized and general ordering info can be > found here. > > http://www.mindspring.com...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Szurszewski
  Sun, 28 May 2006 05:47:34 -0700
  ...I've finally come across > something I > >can't find an answer to in the archives. > > > >I've dropped the entire drivetrain to do...
• Eco-Diesel injector question, other questions for swapping into Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:17:49 -0500
  I am finally giving up and decomissioning my 1991 Jetta ECOdiesel. You just can't get the necessary parts to fix the finicky belt...
• Temp. Gauge Problem Fixed :o)
  Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 01:55:59 EST
  ...out if a mechanic was within a mile of it) and finally FINALLY it obliged. Today on his way to work, it sputtered, cut...
• Arghhhhh. AC is not fixed...need quick advice
  Historical mailing list - Killer Banshee Productions-Kriss De Jong
  Mon, 24 May 1999 18:36:46 -0700
  ...For health reasons it has to be functioning tho' as we are leaving (FINALLY) in the morning for a 20 hour ride thru some...
• Re: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:44:33 -0800
  ...The DK (air cooled with 4.57 final drive) has > an input shaft length of 298 mm. The DZ (diesel, 5.86 final drive...
• Final Update on the Upholstry Problem...and one question
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 09:50:04 -0400
  ...My seat finally looks good..there are still a few little spots but nothing to get upset about...I would say the seat is...
• syncro wierd idle
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:11:07 -0400
  ...all with this time honored question but....</DIV> <DIV>today i finally gotmy 87 westy syncro project running.&nbsp; for the last couple of...
• Trip report: Final Tire Tour & New Heart for the 521 Bus (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:49:09 -0600
  ...With a brand new engine needing some miles, we took a final tire tour leaving Salt Lake City in the late afternoon under a...
• Re: Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 10:39:41 -0700
  ...Alternator Bracket Studs - The Final Chapter > Well, gang, I am about to go out and refit the lower alternator bracket on > my 85 Westy...
• Automatic trans and diff draining
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 14:54:55 -0500
  I want to drain (and refill with synthetic oil) both the automatic transmission and the final drive (differential) on my 1988 Vanagon. As the...
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:10:46 -0500
  ...I finally fixed it by getting some green locktite in there to fix it to the shaft (careful not to get any on the...
• Mating AT to engine
  Historical mailing list - Cold Noses
  Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:17:01 +0000
  ...1 engine, and something is catching.  It won't move the final 1/8" to mate, and it's binding the engine from spinning...
• Re: I finally got a transplant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:44:57 -0500
  Excellent news Mike!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Mike <collum@MYFAIRPOINT.NET> wrote: > > Woo hoo! > > After more...
• Re: Big battery installed
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 25 May 2015 12:16:34 -0700
  ...BenT sent from my electronic leash > > Finally installed my big 200 AHr AGM battery. Location may raise eyebrows.
• Re: Andrew Grebneff Memorial Fund - Final Status
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:51:26 -0400
  Difficult to find the words... Bus life has been nothing but astounding since the day the Vanagon came into our life in 2002. What...
• Re: Final Drive Allen Size
  Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
  Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:13:25 -0700
  On 3/14/10, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote: > 17mm you can get a purpose built socket tool I use one from Snap...
• 1985 Vanagon - New Year's resolution - AFM
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:29:54 -0500
  It's time to finally fix my "hunting idle" on my vanagon..... I drive this van daily but it's idle has been unstable...
• Re: (f) Question about a Thing Transaxle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 05 Feb 1995 18:09:24 -0400 (EDT)
  If you are going to do anything with the transaxle with your Thing, remember that the final drive ratio is different between a bug...
• Re: I finally got a VW Thing ('74)!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 12:03:31 -0400
  In reference to your question concerning a hitch for the EV, I am in the process of putting a 2" receiver hitch on my...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Schreiner
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 10:44:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...before pushing in the clutch to upshift because of the bind. Finally the coupler broke, I got the parts from "the bus stop" (RMM...
• Re: 87 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 20:40:04 PST
  ...light is on now for at least 20 minutes before it finally goes out... Replace the brush holder/ regulator. I only paid about $15...
• VW Classic
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:19:22 -0700
  ...Hope to finally meet some of you there. Durby Suniga 87 Wolfs Vanagon 82 Diesel Rabbit 94 Golf
• Re: Vanity Plates
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:27:48 -0600
  ...And finally, the '82 Rabbit Diesel had RMBLFISH, making Zappa fans smile. Alan Bosch, aka Ever the Wannabus 3 Vanagon deals fallen thru, but...
• Re: Porno Virus in Email Attachments
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Sat, 27 Mar 1999 22:23:47 -0800
  Bravo! Finally something very intelligent and interesting will be on this list -said my old teacher Ieronim Jochen Ioachim Freicherr von Kreuznach und zu...
• Why has the list been so quite lately?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 22:32:05 -0600
  ...We basically have finally run out of things to talk about? or All the regulars have unsubscribed; or Everybody is thinking only about the...
• Re: aliens on this planet
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 10:31:37 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/01 7:28:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, paradigm@ALLEGRAPRINTING.COM writes: << Finally, evidence that there are aliens...
• aux battery doesn't charge
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:32:40 -0800
  ...I finally checked and I'm not getting charge voltage at the battery when the engine is running. The engine battery is getting 14...
• Return to diesel power
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:19:06 -0400
  ...Rob http://msnhomepages.talkcity.com/PassportPl/gunter01/ Website finally back on line.
• Still another Audi wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:37:07 -0500
  ...I finally found the right spacers, and I've had all four centers machined. Now, I'd like to use the Audi caps, but...
• anyone on this list own a Carat?????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:33:41 EST
  i finally found a carat badge for my '89 carat.. now i need someone to take a pic of the back of their carat...
• Re: Barb's Blog
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 11:33:16 -0700
  ...I finally had to trash my pickup truck to get rid of it all. tim in san jose (ex-BRCer 1999-2000) -- Where ever...
• Cleaning Out the Basement, Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 15:54:58 -0700
  Hello everyone, I have finally gotten around to taking a complete Garage-Storage-Basement inventory of excess Vanagon, Syncro, Westfalia, and Subaru Conversion parts...
• Was: Getting Discouraged
  Historical mailing list - Mark Baker
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 07:23:15 -0800
  ...I'm on the road, finally! Thank you all for the great advice and insight. And not a single "Man up, Nancy!" to my...
• Vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:11:53 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford's excellent posts on CC repair will be helpful when I finally tackle that beast. Power brake servo uses engine vacuum exclusively...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 18:16:30 -0700
  ...off? Possibly so. Mine broke... jury-rigged fix used for years... finally replaced with a part from evilBay. Geo H -- No virus found in...