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• Pull out oil filler
  Historical mailing list - l p
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:37:56 -0800
  ...Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM> |A: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM |Asunto: Pull out oil filler |Fecha: Jueves 9 de Noviembre de 2000 03:48...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:33:24 -0700
  According to chris it is safe to pull the 'crome' stipe out. I have a few windows with the strips and a few w...
• Re: 85 accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:29:25 EDT
  ...Now go the rear of the van and pull the old cable, and then go to the front of the van and pull the...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:11:41 -0500
  ...Any suggestions on which to check next? >> Two things...make sure that the gizmo that pulls on the throttle can actually pull it by...
• FW: latest problem.... the power door locks
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 21:32:04 -0400
  ...After parking and locking up, my passenger door will not stop pulling the lock pin down. If I unlock the passenger door, it IMMEDIATELY...
• Re: Painting tip--leave your window rubber in place and still get a perfect job
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:43:34 +0000
  ...When the paint has cured overnight, unmask the windows, > pulling > out the outer edge tape as you pull out the paracord. > The rubber will...
• Re: head repair and water pump
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 23:08:22 -0400
  Don't take the crank pulley off. If your allen wrench is too long, grind it down. follow the pipe to the other side...
• Re: Phantom power drain: Accessories work with key out...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:15:58 -0400
  ...YOurs, David >I pulled each fuse in turn and none of the fuses pulled singly would >extinguish the clock and blower together. I also...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:52:12 -0700
  Yeah, I though about painting them, but with all the cracking an such, I figured it would look better to pull them for now...
• Re: emergency brakes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:50:50 -0800
  ...Once this happens, even Hercules could not make the parking brake hold any better because the parking brake cable is not pulling the shoes...
• still can't pull CIS injectors!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:33:04 -0800
  ...I managed to pull #1 and #2, but #3 and #4 just won't budge. I've bent my VW special tool, a piece...
• ok lets talk about wheel vibration now (2wd)...
  Historical mailing list - feller
  Sun, 30 Apr 2006 10:03:21 -0400
  ...Only a "slight" pull to the right, but nothing alarming Now I just put new 225/70R15 with alloy rims on my 1986 Westy...
• 25hp and 36hp Motors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 1996 13:07:09 -0500
  ...instead, one pulls off a spring tab, and pulls out the oil filler from the case/gen stand. Actually, the 25hp used a 'acorn...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:27:22 -0700
  ...But if it requires pulling the whole thing a la a windshield then I haven't the fortitude to tackle it. You seem to...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 07:50:30 -0800
  ...If not rotate the pulley 360 degrees. > This > time they should be closed. If not the cam timing is off. > It is possible to...
• Re: Blinking red light of death
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 1 Oct 2013 16:48:05 -0700
  The purpose of pulling the relay is NOT to disable the blinking light, it is to determine where the fault lies that is causing...
• Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 17:43:26 -0700
  ...If you've not removed it before, > remove the screws, pull the bottom away from the tabs from which you > removed the aforementioned screws...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 20:21:42 -0700
  ...however on the air cooled, the fans and resistor pack can be pulled from the WB center section and moved to the air cooled...
• Re: Removal of Vanagon Engine (support of Transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 23:38:33 -0400
  ...Removal of Vanagon Engine >To stabilize your transmission so you can pull the engine out by itself, >simple run a chain under the tranny...
• Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 00:38:54 -0400
  ...It looks like I need to pull the injectors and see if they are spraying. Just to confirm - yes I do have spark and...
• Re: WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:15:40 -0700
  ...WTB 2.1L Dipstick Tube > The alternator belt on my '87 Camper pulled my dipstick tube underneath > the crank pulley this morning. Anyone have...
• Re: S/A grille ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:54:24 PST
  ...Just be real careful and pull right where the posts are. MM ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
• Re: Throttle Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 09:10:14 EDT
  ...Now pull it toward the back, now pull it toward the front. Adjust everything up, and you are done. Takes 30min-1 hour at...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:22:20 -0400
  At 03:39 PM 4/5/2001, Don Preston wrote: >My question is, if I pull these about, do they affect the window seal...
• Installing 2.1L crankshaft pulley
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Mon, 14 May 2001 13:33:47 -0500
  ...Need advice on how to get the pulley (3 groove) properly torqued onto the crankshaft of a new Boston Bob engine that is itching...
• Re: got pulled over this weekend.....
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:33:38 -0400
  ...A state trooper > pulled me over for doing over 65 in a 65 zone. "But officer, I can't do > 65." "Sir, just watch...
• Re: [Syncro] Subaru WRX powered Vanagon in Puyallup
  Historical mailing list - ron 'coyote' lussier
  Thu, 1 May 2003 16:31:27 -0700
  ...and Small Car (http://www.smallcar.com/) can pull it off as cleanly as they pulled off their current Subaru conversion, that would be...
• Re: Power window motor rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:58:19 -0700
  ...Shaft is stuck so I pulled off the cover, >pulled off the "ball" fitting on the shaft and am now wondering what >the next...
• Re: Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:44:30 -0600
  ...Pull out the antenna wire, thereby pulling in the pull wire. Do the reverse when installing the new wire. Make sure you tie it...
• Re: Pulling air filter box from Dodge Caravan. Anything else worth pulling? (...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 1 May 2008 13:21:54 -0700
  ...I got the 3.3 --- :^( When I was pulling it, I noticed that the outlet to the TB is opposite the air intake snorkel...
• Re: Starter Bushing Blues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:41:28 -0500
  ...Starter Bushing Blues > > > > Jim, > > Ah ha! All-thread and inertial puller. That'll do it. I had already > threaded the bushing, but couldn't...
• Re: Radio antanna
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 08:28:15 EST
  ...Remove Grille Remove Driver's Side Headlight bucket (assembly) Unscrew nut that locks antenna to body (on top near shaft) Pull antenna down and...
• Re: Temp II Sensor Release
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:53:34 -0600
  ...Does one push the release clip - or pull the release clip - to >> unlock and free the connector. >> >> Having a problem getting it loose and...
• Pull out refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 97 13:24:35 -0400
  ...I spoke with Dometic and they don't have a service manual but said to pull it out and clean the pipes. Cool - I...
• Re: CIGARETTE LIGHTER REMOVAL
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 10:23:27 -0800
  ...I've >tried in vain to pull the connector off by reaching inside the dash but it >doesn't pull straight off. Using a...
• throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:46:25 -0600
  ...I found one message in the archive that described using 12 gauge wire pulled through in place of the cable, which seem like a...
• lewd pictures of a naked dometic fridge
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 22:09:45 -0400
  ...http://home.att.net/~zadar72/dometiccombustion.jpg Next time I pull this fridge I am going to replace that pathetic condenser fan and also...
• Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:29:46 -0400
  ...Run a bit of dish liquid into that seam and push/pull front to back just to get some movement and penetration of the...
• Re: Water tank
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 18 May 2011 15:30:21 -0700
  ...Mine didn't exactly zip right through, but with some tugging, it eventually pulled through. So, other than getting a nice tight fitting with...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:36:20 -0700
  ...when we pulled the motor cover, both fan belts were off the motor >> > > If the engine just plain seized do the driven pulleys have...
• Re: need hints to remove rear 73 drums
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 12:38:43 PDT
  ...Muir says just take the > wheel off, remove the 2 little bolts and pull the drum off and look at the > brakes. My drums...
• '78 Bus Rolling Chassis - Very Cheap or Trade
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 Apr 1996 23:14:05
  ...If anyone can use what's left (above), and wants to tow away the rolling chassis (or pull what you want off it), make...
• FS: Vanagon Syncro parts, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 09:01:28 -0500
  ...Engine, ran great when pulled, new heads at 80K, now 156K, $500 Grille, $50 (2) Left side headlight assemblies, $75 radiator and fan, $50...
• Gauges... Oil Pressure & Speedo Cable...
  Historical mailing list - PlayDoh
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:04:13 -0400
  ...Cable seems to be pulled down into the dashboard a tad too far... and plastic circle clip is broken... there isn't enough slack...
• Re: Separating heads from cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:42:47 -0500
  ...remove the spark plug and turn the crankshaft pulley until one of the pistons (on the cylinder head you want to remove) is at...
• Re: fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 00:31:12 -0800
  ...tie a string to one end of the cross over y pipe before you pull it out so you can use it to pull...
• neat idea........anyone done this before?
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 14:37:10 -0400
  ...I want to cut the rear half of a wrecked vanagon and weld a tongue to it to pull. I can then access it...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 22:55:40 -0500
  JR I push on my lever for the rear window wash / wipe--- Pull for the front glass wash--- How did your get backwards? Later...
• Re: Advice Needed-Auto Tranny Experts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 21:56:15 -0500
  ...cable and kickdown lever, but any advice would be helpful! Thanks, Jeff After that you might want to pull out the governor and check...
• Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - rob campbell
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 19:26:45 -0700
  Hello volks- An uncouth passenger yanked my curtains and pulled the track down off the headliner. I was only able to find a couple...
• Denver U-pull-it update, Attn: Joel Walker
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:22:33 +0000
  ...Nothing at Sidewinder, nothing a Pull-n-Save in Aurora. There was one 1985 GL at Colorado Auto Salvage. Blue w/Blue interior. The...
• Re: Removed windows...
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:21:05 -0700
  Are you planning on pulling the vent windows and door trim off as well . I would also pull the door locks out as well...
• Putting Accessories on aux battery (86-91)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 19:02:21 -0700
  ...Then pull fuse #3 out, counting from the left end. Now check again to make sure that all the items you just checked have...
• Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions-removing transmission!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:29:43 -0500
  There is absolutely no reason to pull the engine to get the transmission out of a vanagon. The trans will come out the front...
• Head Gasket leaks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 12:12:33 +0000
  Hello All, Last week my vanagon's main 3 slot crankshaft pulley came off and as a result the engine overheated. Had to have...
• Re: pulling parts from a diesel (what to scavenge)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:34 -0500
  ...On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote: > All, > �The time has come to pull the engine...
• dent pulling
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:09:37 -0400
  ...Has anyone had any experience pulling or hammering dents from this part of their van? The grille can obviously be removed but that doesn...
• Re: radio antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:40:54 -0700
  ...but before pulling it out attach a strong string or wire to the cable.... pull the cable out with the string trailing along... pull...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:48:36 -0400
  ...After hitting the road for about > 1/2 mile yesterday, I smelled gas and pulled over. With engine running, I > could SEE gas dripping...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:11:21 -0500
  ...A couple questions..We used to pull it on a tow dolly and it tracked quite well, however there were no auxiliary brakes.I...