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• Re: skimmed head
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tippey
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 11:53:33 EDT
  ...rockers were pushing on the "open" valves I assumed that the assembly was too tight but I stupidly did not check clearance with the...
• Re: Wipers won't
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:04:50 EDT
  ...The wiper drive assembly contains a switch which stops the wiper motor in the parked position. There is most likely something hinky with this...
• for sale: complete westy poptop assembly, make your hardtop van into a poptop
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 14:32:26 EST
  for sale: complete westy poptop section from vanagon westy, with poptop, front luggage rack, upper bunk, all hardware etc.. mounts on any hardtop vanagon...
• Re: [TRIP-HELP!] Broke down in Utah!
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 14:27:12 -0500
  ...Located on or near the throttle assembly. Dave in KC 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark G" <machfive@EXCITE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: front heater problems 85'
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 20:19:07 -0500
  ...It's a must for removing the left-side screws that hold the heater flap/blower assembly against the front wall. Chris S. '85...
• Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:06:17 -0400
  ...Remove the entire lift bar assembly and > work on it on the floor or bench if you have one large enough. Remove the > old...
• Re: Dense Between the Ears
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:47:32 -0500
  ...So now what do I call the mechanical part.? The Key assembly... ? Wonder what that is going to run me...?. Lyle Lathem 1985 GL...
• Re: Turning vanagons into Westies???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 13:17:46 EDT
  ...http://homepage.mac.com/mwsnow/PhotoAlbum5.html if you need a poptop assembly or a camper interior let me know..i have a few...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:34:25 -0500
  ...looking for simply a split valve or is this a regular > assembly too? Anything tricky about it? > > Are vanagon diagnal systems or forward/back...
• FS: 1988 vanagon $795 Wash, DC area (USA)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 03:13:31 -0600
  ...Right rear lighting assembly was destroyed. Muffler was dented and should be replaced. Tailpipe to muffler was bent. At this point the Vanagon starts...
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:08:10 -0400
  ...Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly > > > Just make sure your hose goes OVER the coolant pipes. This normally means >> you put the tank where it...
• Re: Valve adjust after head job
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 14:07:18 -0700
  ...have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes > assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods are > seated...
• Re: P-trap removal
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 07:34:58 -0700
  Adam, The trap assembly is installed the same way as it would be in your kitchen sink. I also replaced the complete assembly with...
• Re: Genuine VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 23:03:43 -0500
  http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2/1991/78/56/888046/ Looks like part of the sliding window assembly, channel for the fixed...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:26:51 -0700
  hi Neil, I took out the whole power window assembly recently for repair..if you take them out, consider open up the motor to...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:35:18 -0700
  ...cv and axle unit and clean it up and store complete > assembly in a long plastic bag. Really nice to swap in an entire...
• Re: Series resistance unti question
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:01:31 -0500
  Zoltan, Apparently not easy; Remove dash, remove heater air box assembly, split open box, it's inside. http://www.benplace.com/dash/dash44.jpg...
• Re: [WetWesties] Tire Pressure Problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:41:37 -0700
  ...Feeling a lot of pressure to make the tires turn around..... > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Re: Not Fair!!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 11:50:29 -0800
  ...kind of power!!! -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Crew Cab Part Numbers?
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 21:28:40 -0500
  Hello, I a looking for information on obtaining the part number for the sliding window assembly for a crew cab. I have a parts...
• 85 vanagon; aaccelerator (throttle) cable snapped
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 13:58:54 -0400
  ...minimum required disassembly at the engine end? The spring loaded throttle assembly looks pretty mysterious to me. Where does the business end of the...
• Re: Sliding door opens by itself
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 23:30:28 EDT
  ...After many unsuccessful attempts to adjust the latch at the back of the slider door I finally replaced latch assembly- problem solved. Only after...
• Re: Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 14:45:48 -0400
  > -- I can tell you that putting in >a 50-watt backup light will lead to melting/warping of the whole taillight >assembly. :( I have...
• Dead starter fixed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 09:32:10 -0800
  ...in third gear and push it BACKWARDS to unlock the starter assembly from the flywheel gear. If the fan belt is turning around, the...
• convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:44:07 -0600
  ...It seems the hardest thing I can foresee is transferring the shifting linkage and adding the hydraulic clutch pedal assembly. Has anyone here done...
• Re: nifty looking little trailer
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 19:55:54 -0700
  ...When I bought my van it had a home made tow bar/hitch assembly on it. I took it off because it was ugly...
• Re: Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:58:04 -0500
  ...David took such care to guide me through the tricky details of the assembly of my westy, the internal contents of which were piled...
• Re: Tiico Parts Availability?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:16:44 -0800
  ...If you get > any rotating assembly to > less than 2g/in per plane you're going to be > doing very well. We are > currently...
• Re: Auto shifter LED lamp conversion
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 16:04:33 -0400
  ...These > lights are on all the time, so I'm reluctant to replace the special light > assembly which apparently is dealer only and also...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:29:19 -0800
  ...curmudgeon in training. >> > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Question about rear turn signal wiring
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Thu, 14 May 2009 22:12:58 -0400
  ...I have changed the bulb and checked the light assembly but it appears that these aren't the problem. So my question is does...
• Thermostat assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:36:10 -0500 (CDT)
  I almost forgot about this. That rod that runs from the thermostat up between cylinders number one and two, I can't get out...
• Tent Canvas Question
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:34:38 -0800
  ...I have the assembly poles, but no canvas. It is >supposed to have a small zippered room for the port-o-potty that comes...
• Battery Removal on '85 Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 10:20:03 -0700
  ...where it faces the driver's seat, the black, swivil platform assembly does not allow for enough space for me to lift the battery...
• Broken wipers, Replacement jack?
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 17:48:14 -0600
  ...What are everyones opinions on what I should do? Replace the ENTIRE assembly? ($30, junkyard) Replace just the post? (is this possible?) Tap the...
• torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:58:18 -0800
  ...bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub assembly? i am going to take off my rotors to replace the wheel...
• Name that Vanagon Part......
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 00:47:55 +0100
  ...Located to the right of where the drivers side headlight assembly sits... Between the light fixture area, and the silver antenna tube... Green, ceramic...
• coolant smell up front
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 12:14:34 -0700
  ...I have a Bentley, but it is worthless so far in giving me anything other than a parts breakdown for the assembly. All practical...
• Utah A/C was What kind of AC is this?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 05:18:49 -0600
  "Air is rammed into the assembly as you drive. The evaporation of water is what makes the cooling effect. It is only truly effective...
• Re: Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - vw4x4
  Sat, 31 May 2003 13:10:27 -0400
  What makes you think it is the clutch assembly? Check the alternator. These brackets break, and cause a vibration problem. Paul Rogers wrote: > Is...
• Heater under back seat
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:37:30 -0400
  ...I was trying to unscrew all the heater assembly to clean the unit. The previous owner had a dog and the blower is full...
• Re: oil filler tube removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 16:48:48 -0700
  ...Can this slide off > or do I have to unbolt the whole assembly at the > block. The inner plastic extension sleeve will come out...
• '87 (Hi Top?) FS Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:38:08 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• Westy: Getting to the cookstove burner valve?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:04:43 -0800
  ...is it possible to replace the stove burner valve assembly without totally removing the sink/fridge/cabinet unit from the vehicle? Bentley is quite...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:04:01 -0700
  ...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: Dometic Camper fridges
  Historical mailing list - Neuenschwander, Wes
  Mon, 22 Apr 96 9:17:31 -0700
  ...Cleaning the burner assembly should be fairly straightforward (brushing out the soot and blowing clean), but I'd probably contact a parts house to...
• Successful fan motor repair (Jetta)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, IS Manager
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 21:30:49 -0800
  ...I carefully slide the whole winding assembly on the shaft to make the brushes wear on a new area, and cleaned the copper with...
• Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 16:28:40 +1030
  ...So a changeover, skimmed flywheel was installed, with a new Sachs(?) clutch plate assembly. I was told this was a better make than the...
• Re: Camper Rear Htr Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 1995 10:39:40 -0400
  ...Clamp off your hoses ( C-clamps work), put a pan under the whole heater assembly, so as not to spill antifreeze under the bench...
• '90 watertank float diags... help
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 13:45:01 +0000
  ...It *does* require some work by emptying your stuff out, and removing the float assembly, and unhooking the wires (use long needle nose pliers...
• Re: AC Evaporator access question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:57:24 -0500
  ...Is it necessary to remove the front console and all of > the ducting in order to lower the rear evaporator/blower assembly? > Bentley indicates...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:23:52 -0700
  ...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-Vanagon/ Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:12:16 -0400
  ...Complete blower assembly, check. Spare brake booster AND pedal assy - check. Good injectors - check. 2.1L thermostat housing - check. Transmission and a fridge - not...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:49:45 -0400
  ...That thing totally offends me - it was never wonderful, and it needs better sealing on top; but it's the idiotic string-taut assembly...
• Brake
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:41:48 -0800
  ...Mark On Jan 21, 2011, at 7:32 AM, Stephen Grisanti wrote: > As long as you have a separate bay brake pedal assembly, master...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:52:42 -0700
  On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > �RE: Stainless Screws > Isn't Roger Sisler still selling...
• Re: 88 GL Power mirror base & spring assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:17:36 EST
  In a message dated 1/18/10 9:12:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, bobbybrown1@GMAIL.COM writes: > Long story, but I needlessly disassembled...
• Re: CV Service and Repair Rates
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:05:54 -0700
  ...I recently paid $200 for a rebuilt axle assembly and labor. Jon On Thu, 7 May 2009, Michael Sullivan wrote: > Called a place local...
• Lighter Receptacle '88
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 09:17:39 EDT
  ...Also, I could not seem to remove the receptacle assembly from the front, and was not willing to remove dash to replace it.
• Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Curry
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 12:48:58 -0700
  ...in hopes of finding a nice van, a stray pop-top assembly and a chainsaw in order to join the ranks of the Westy...