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• Re: catalytic heaters in campers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 13:40:00 -0500
  ...Use one for awhile and see how much more condensation > collects on your windows and the flocking on the underside of your > poptop. I...
• It wasn't The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 15:44:17 -0800
  ...battery goes One bolt missing from reduction box on passenger side. Underside paint all original- with surface rust in many places. Hard to start...
• Re: rejuvenating the propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:32:50 -0800
  ...It can be held up > against the underside of the van with one hand. > > My ignorant hunch if you remove all the valves and...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:12:22 -0800
  ...The leak appears to have >>> stopped!?!? No telltale drips on the underside of the head/engine. >>> No >>> puddle or wet spot on the ground...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:22:51 -0800
  ...see 0.00 Ohms or very close to that. Attached pic: underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly rotated 90º...
• Re: Technique For Removing Speedo needle?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:43:43 -0500
  ...the plier handle down so the nose >pushed up on the underside of the needle. The outside of the turn/angle on >the plier...
• 1982 diesel Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:24:37 -0400
  ...The underside looks incredible and there is not even the beginnings of any seam rust. The previous owner did scrape the rear wheel well...
• Re: [vanagon] help with leaks please
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 09:05:20 -0700
  ...Instead of it being the head, the S-shaped metal water pipe that runs across the engine had a hole in the underside. You...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:18:56 -0800
  ...The leak appears to have >>> stopped!?!? No telltale drips on the underside of the head/engine. No >>> puddle or wet spot on the ground...
• Re: Westy break in, only vehicle registration (Canadian) stolen
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:04:24 +0000
  ...convenience, I rigged up a tiny momentary switch on steering column underside plastic piece, the clicky garage door opener resides inside there too wired...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 12:25:06 -1000
  ...a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very > tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the brake pedal. > It's there when you...
• Re: "drain hole" caps - was RE: fridge exhaust cover
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 May 2004 06:13:43 EDT
  ...This support beam is in turn permanently open on the underside of the van body (evidenced by my cleaning water dripping below the van...
• Re: need a part
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 19:31:38 -0400
  ...04 9:16 AM >>> I have the paper tube from the underside heat flow box to the plastic part that comes up through the...
• Electrical Ground Connections / Temperature Sender; '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 10:45:16 PST
  ...ground wires on an '81 vanagon? Are there some on the underside of the engine, too? On a related note, I replaced the temperature...
• Re: Repost: Head talk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 1995 10:40:30 -0400
  ...the system is bled properly and watch closely for drips on underside of engine or for increasing levels in refill tank. If the later...
• Re: Linseed Oil for rust proofing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 11:47:22 -0800
  ...bike tubes for > rustproofing, but i just heard about painting the underside of the bus > with it for rustproofing... > cheers > > > Matthew Pollard "Racing with...
• Re: Floorpan rust
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:32:19 -0700
  ...I managed to clean up the sandpapery, rusty undersides of the mats, and I'm going to thoroughly clean up the entire floor tomorrow...
• Re: Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:35:13 -0700
  ...Engine very dirty but not oily, even the underside.Canvas good, couple of very small tears.The bad: shred-o-matic corduroy, brakes work...
• Re: cleaning engine, tins and other dirty stuff
  Historical mailing list
  12 Jul 95 08:33:55 EDT
  ...in front of the fuel pump and distributor, and the front-underside. Key points; 1) it's biodegradability 2) it's odor isn't...
• Re: 88 Vanagon - oil pressure alarm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:46:58 -0800
  ...You would read that at the sender >>> that's on the left underside of the engine.... >>> Between the push rod tubes. Need to remove...
• Re: List questions
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 16 Jun 95 21:25:24 CDT
  ...what with all that open area and suspension members hanging under the bottom just doesn't make for a very aerodynamic underside. i think...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 06:59:27 -0800
  ...I >>>>> noticed that after I put in some fluid -- more than a liter -- fluid >>>>> started dripping off the reservoir bottle on the underside of...
• Re: MOD AGAIN re FIFA World Cup
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:36:16 -0700
  ...through water sprayer system ...like a car wash, but for the underside. So easy to keep things from rusting actually. I was thinking... One...
• Re: SVC: Link to T-3 Foto
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:54:08 -0700
  ...First, the reflection of the crumpled roof can be seen in the shiny paint on the underside of the Tornado's wing. Second, the...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 09:45:44 -0700
  ...My mechanic seems to think I got a good deal since there is nothing dripping from her underside ; - ) Peter J '85 Westy GL as...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:21:17 -0500
  ...The obvious presence of heat--witness the melted plastic, ladies and gentlemen--and the obvious lack of a flame--notice the clean, unscorched underside...
• Re: heating start-up
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:03:27 -0500
  ...Waterboxers -Put closed cell pipe insulation around all visible heater hoses on the underside. -When the temperature averages less than 40 degrees I cover...
• Re: Vehicle inspections
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 18:50:15 -0500
  ...three points of the inspection were Roof (from inside) Floor (from underside) Roof (leaks/corrosion at any entry points, roof seams, roof seals) Floors...
• Re: Syncro's spare tire location and sqeeeeeze
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:02:50 +0200
  ...from the back of the cage to the front of the underside of the bumper, it does not protrude. Yes, it is a bit...
• Owner's Survey
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 11:05:36 -0500
  ...My son and daughter like it because they can actually see things other than the undersides of tractor-trailers. If I can convince my...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:09:23 -0700
  ...wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the >> fibreglass top? It got a bit moist and water has...
• What to look for in buying a bus
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 16:56:20 -0700
  ...THOROUGHLY inspect the underside for poorly repaired collision damage and bad rust. Peel back the mats and check inside the body as well. Look...
• Removing 91 Volkswagen Vanagon, Heater, Heater blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 22:44:28 -0700
  ...Lift cluster, disconnect speedo cable and electrical connector on underside, then remove cluster. Pass switch wiring plugs through holes in dash. Remove breakaway bolts...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:16:54 -0400
  ...The open > underside of the > vanagon is a real drag component. We got a set of thin 0.0625 inch Al > sheet > stock and...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:06:12 -0700
  ...see 0.00 Ohms or very close to that. > > Attached pic: underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly > rotated 90...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:51:04 -0400
  ...Basically drill a hole, install hollow > > rivet that has internal threads, pull it up to rivet to underside of metal, > > remove install device (homemade...
• Re: Help! replacing the wiper motor, need advice.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 17:31:56 -0500
  ...You can get at everything either through the glove box from underside or driver side through the instrument cluster hole, everything else is just...
• RE: Embarassing moment: '79 westy on fire
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 12:17:32 -0700 (PDT)
  ...that the positive battery post had come in contact with the underside of the metal access lid (I now have one of the light...
• Re: seam rust under dash and near antenna
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:49:24 -0400
  ...The > mechanicals of this van seem to be in good shape and the underside is pretty > much rust free but I am thinking that...
• Re: Fwd: attaching the delux dash console
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:56:29 -0500
  ...It would be best to place >> something between the underside of the console and the dash for support. >> You could get some modeling clay...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:15:49 -0700
  ...The leak appears to have >>> stopped!?!? No telltale drips on the underside of the head/engine. >>> No >>> puddle or wet spot on the ground...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:35:09 -0700
  ...wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the >>>> fibreglass top? It got a bit moist and water has...
• FS: 88 Syncro Reimo 112i, advice needed!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 31 May 1999 17:00:40 +0200
  ...No visible water leaks from the underside. 184 000 kms on the meter. No power equipment. It had some seam rust, not much. Some...
• Front Spare Tire (Oops)
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 14 May 2002 18:29:18 -0400
  ...Apparently the bolt that holds the tire holder to the underside of the vehicle had worked itself out and the spring that hold the...
• Re: a lot of hot air...
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 13:07:24 -0400
  ...seat while you drop the spare and peer up into the underside of the van with a flashlight. If you follow the two smaller...
• Re: westy kitchen operation
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:33:48 -0700
  ...Turn too far, and the knob can crack, and tear the wire loose from the underside. The wire can also crack and come loose...
• Question of VIN and misc. sundries
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 13:23:02 EST
  ...Nary a spot of rust on her undersides. For $200, I figure it was a bargain. Especially when I have a recently rebuilt 1...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:33:01 -0500
  ...Inspection of the pan on the underside revealed no > loose > > screws. How ever, that track was really chewed up. As were the seat > guides...
• Re: Westfalia Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:41:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I also put two layers on the underside >of the engine cover (you have to make some cut outs to avoid putting pressue >on...
• Staying Clean & Flywheel Resurfacing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 08:13:48 -0400
  ...First, ALWAYS powerwash the underside of the van before working on it. I usually do this every few months, just to keep it free...
• Re: Replaced instrument circuit foil
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 8 Oct 2019 18:58:45 +0000
  ...traces on PCB and also the conductive rubber pucks on the underside of the silicone buttons.  Good as new. Warning:  since it's been...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:36:38 -0800
  ...Essentially I want to make sure I did not do anything >>>> glaringly wrong. >>>> >>>> video of underside of van:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:20:30 -0800
  ...11 Jan , 2021, at 2:22 PM, Neil wrote: > >>> Attached pic: underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly >>> rotated 90º...
• Re: Head gasket leaking. Bummer.
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:37:26 -0700
  ...The leak appears to have >>> stopped!?!? No telltale drips on the underside of the head/engine. No >>> puddle or wet spot on the ground...
• Re: Was. optima batteries that fit under the driver's seat Now Batteries in general
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:00:38 -0800
  ...I have > bonded some rubber onto the underside of the lids of my battery boxes, > 'just in case'.... >
• Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:49:47 -0700
  ...After putting away the hose I noticed a steady drip drip drip -- about 2 drops a second -- from the underside of the van. The...
• Re: replacing gas tank crossover tubes
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:39:05 -0700
  ...I found, as have many others, literally pounds of dirt on top of the gas tank, even though the underside of the van was...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:59:42 -0600
  ...you will do road noise testing without trying to pad > the underside of your Van from the source of the noise. > Your sitting right...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 22:26:21 +0000
  ...a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very > tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the brake pedal. > It's there when you...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:00:43 -0500
  ...wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Can someone remind me the best way to clean the underside of the >>>> fibreglass top? It got a bit moist and water has...