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• syncro sticker question
  Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:30:07 -0700
  ...http://doka.gezuvor.com/images/misc_t3/syncro_homage.jpg Many thanks in advance!! Richard Barker 86 Transporter
• Bus vs Vanagon, how times change
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:38:08 -0800
  ...Mark ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the...
• Re: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 22:59:55 -0800
  ...solution@ic.mankato.mn.us >http://www.ic.mankato.mn.us/ads/ypcs.html > >"Providing Solutions For Your Future"TM > > > >From the March 11th...
• VW bits & Engine for sale ('79 2L, FI)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 08:38:15 -0400
  ...a likely looking body, but that body went before I could get to it. The engine is complete from intake manifolds to heater boxes...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:04:59 -0700
  ...No rust except small surface rust at the fender well > > > body damage. Interior is in excellent condition with no tears or > > > stains. Bentley Manual...
• Re: Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 13:57:11 -0800
  ...https://raybuck.com/panels/volkswagen/1980-1990-volkswagen-vanagon-t3/ https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/body-repair-panels/rocker-panel-or-side-panel...
• '88 Westie FS $12,000 77k miles
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 14:28:27 EST
  ...Exterior is in very good condition with no body damage but some minor seam rust. The van has 77k original miles on the body...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 20:53:05 -0500
  If you have access to a detailed manual for this unit, then I would suggest you check the spring lengths to those printed. I...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:32:27 -0700
  Ken, I've owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally...
• Re: Thanks All (odometer)
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 07:04:13 -0700
  ...owner's manual to look for the recommended size, but the manual is of no help here. Also, regarding tires, the body label on...
• Re: value of 85 vanagon westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:40:41 -0400
  ...1989 VW Vanagon Wolfsburg weekender package, all power, clean, many new parts, runs great 149k. Needs paint job. Must see. $5,000 obo. Leave...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:40:32 -0500
  ...New Haven 74 VW VAN, needs work, body has rust, gd for parts or project van, best offer. (201) 784-0396 aft 8:30pm...
• Re: [Syncro] Farm jack thingy
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:13:54 -0400
  <html> <body> Watch out. Some of them are too short to be ideal (when being used with a highlift jack). <br><br> You also...
• Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:14:50 -0500
  Aaron, weren't you the same guy that was going to buy a trans from Randy in KY (I'm buying a manual trans...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:31:26 -0500
  ...Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0.280.170.026...
• FS: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:16:51 -0600
  ...htm#Vanagon%20Alloy for photo) Many extra parts Bentley Manual The van has 160,200 miles on the body. The engine was rebuilt by...
• window trim strip =?UTF-8?Q?substitute=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:14:19 -0700
  Like many of you I'm interested in replacing the no-longer-silver and generally bad shape window gasket trim strip with something in...
• A Close Shave - paint required near Munich!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 19:33:41 +0200
  ...somehow managed to lose all my bookmark files, i.e. all those carefully accumulated VW links :-( and then had to swerve to miss 2...
• FI system w/ ECU on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 23:52:32 +0100
  ...The fuel injection I have includes intake manifolds with injectors and throttle body and air cleaner. Also I will include the CPU: vw# 025...
• Re: Driving & camping in Mexico
  Historical mailing list - Peterson, Lee
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 11:45:13 -0400
  ...Also eat as many fish tacos as you can and only gringos drink corona, tecate is much better and cheaper! We will be heading...
• Feelers on selling my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:24:03 -0400
  ...burns, synthetic oil and Mahle filters only, has exhaust leak (minor). Manual w/ red-line, shifts nice Alloys w/ Michelin MTX's 40% tread...
• Re: '90 Carat, camper-to-be
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 16:31:35 +0000
  ...on > top of"? > > Does it mean: > > - between the insulation and the body sheet metal. > - between the insulation and the interior space. > - both. > > Thanks, > > Tim...
• Re: : Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:40:02 -0600
  ...If the Vanagon only had a decent engine. > >And too many ifs for the Spitfire, A Herald with a "sportscar" body... yuk. >but if...
• Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:42:44 -0500
  ...A tubular space frame, with paint film > molded composite body panels is the direction I'd like to see... > > Jim Akiba > Thanks for sharing...
• Re: vanagon highroof camper 5speed turbo diesel on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:39:10 -0500
  ...campers, motorhomes. The roof on this one appears to be Reimo. Many campers in Germany are custom-builds so a Reimo roof could be...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 10:18:27 -0700
  ...This gives the alternator charging current a nice direct > path to the body of the vehicle and reduces the current thru the > stock ground...
• Re: Vanagon autobody question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:21:26 -0700
  ...Any old time > >lead body man out there careto comment? > > Lead... they use flux, which is an acid... this is trapped in blobs > against...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:38:57 -0700
  How many hours? And what is your time worth (be honest)? I know that some people don't count their own time as part...
• Re: winterizing
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 14:48:06 -0400
  ...I've had many cars that will not start until you pump out the bad fuel in an old carb. I've had entire...
• wisdom sought on 68? camper
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Chapman
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 01:48:53 GMT
  ...It was given a 'Q' plate - as the year of manufacture wasn't known. The mystery begins.... As for where it originally came from...
• Re: Rear Heater leak, removing the plastic shroud.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:57:58 -0500
  ...seat frame to the body. You should be able to lift that bar enough to get the cover off. Many folks cut the cover...
• Re: TJ Hannink does it again! Throttle Switch Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:43:05 -0700
  ...responds to the air idle screw on the throttle body, in a pretty linear manner.. and it's not at either extreme of fully...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 01:45:17 -0800
  ...However, it is a viable alternative to many people. From a financial standpoint, there are many folks who can have a good working Vanagon...
• Re: price for a 84 westy?
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 00:40:04 -0700
  ...The paint is faded bad and is cracking in some places, > and small amount of body rust on the side lower panel. It does...
• digijet EFI on digifant engine - throttle switch in particular
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 11:05:29 -0700
  ...I am planning on using the 2.1 intake manifold/runners/throttle body as they are slightly larger to handle the increased displacement. However...
• Re: Fan third stage fuse and relay location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:49:49 -0700
  The 3rd stage relay is mounted in a somewhat hidden location above the main relay panel and over against the body, below the left...
• Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:34:27 -0800
  ...Theres a valve flap in the exhaust manifold they close and the pistons have to compress air against that on the exhaust stroke. On...
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500 its a Wolfsburg Edition (Carat)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 May 2008 00:57:43 EDT
  In a message dated 5/11/08 11:34:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jamosb78@YAHOO.COM writes: > Man, someone needs to snatch this...
• Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:06:19 -0800
  ...I'm guessing it doesn't have many miles it has on it, but... I have read of upper ball joint failure (or boot...
• Re: replacement tent for my 84 westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:01:15 -0500
  ...I have installed these many times over the years and they go together great. I recommend the cotton one over the acrylic one which...
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:33:37 -0500
  When I was learning to drive a stick my old man had this little Toyota truck w/ 4wd. The man never had too much...
• Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:20:04 -0400
  ...They will insist on the exact same part > number they have, and also the same manufacturer. They want a certain > style of body on...
• FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 96 13:28:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Flash silver metalic clearcoat - no collision or other body damage. Grey velour interior - black dash 4-speed manual plus low gear Five-spoke Alloy...
• Fw: Redundancies
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Wed, 24 May 2000 00:01:45 -0000
  ...on the general's body, with the general getting to select any pair of points he wished. The first man, an Air Force general...
• Re: Engine hunting - Temp sensor suspected
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:14:39 -0700
  ...many 2.1 throttle body switches are corroded and won't adjust properly, that I find anyway. and eventually the throttle body itself gets...
• Re: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 16:05:43 -0600
  PO did this to my Westy many years ago and there doesn't seem to be a problem. The rubber strap hanger moves around...
• Re: Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Fri, 13 May 2011 05:40:31 -0700
  ...And (unlike subsequent inventions for man's convenience) the more he used it, the fitter his body became. Here, for once, was a product...
• '89 Vanagon and '88 Scirocco 16V at pick a part
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 13:46:24 -0700
  ...Great for conversions into A1 Rabbit body styles as the fuel distributor is on the same side (driver's). I think that the 88...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:58:04 -0700
  ...82 Westy body rust fixes > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Received: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 5:56 PM > Hey all, I've been doing...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:26:41 -0400
  A few years back, I took an evening auto body course at the local community college. The instructor equated rust areas with cancer. The...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:19:07 -0400
  ...After >> hours >> of pouring thru >> the bently manual, I deduced that the square plastic switches that ride >> next >> to the throttle >> body, and clearly...
• 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Owen
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 16:37:51 -0500 (EST)
  I found a 1982 Westphalia camper at a local VW dealer. Body and interior are in good condition, just need cleaning. Its a diesel...
• 85 VW Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  27 Dec 1995 00:42:13 GMT
  ...Sleeps 4 easy. (You've got to see it, to believe it, but I've had two couples camping many times.) One year ago...
• WTB: Camper for Xmas present (for myself!)
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Sun, 3 Dec 95 23:49:36 EST
  ...of North Carolina I have been combing the United States for something along these lines for a reasonable price, and many thanks to the...
• Re: Mark Keller back on list
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 01:35:40 -0400
  ...Erik'o and many have left. Obviously with the chnaging times. How is the body work holding up. Have you been to see the...
• Re: Decal Remover?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:22:56 -0600
  ...better body shop > supply stores. It is called > the "Stripe Eliminator" > > The tool is made by Motor Guard Corp. > Magna Products. > Manteca,Calf. (209...
• Re: Photo of old BMW motorhome
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 14:28:59 EDT
  ...replica body on a VW bug chassis. It featured a full length horizontal grill in the rear. Needless to say, not very many were...
• Digijet Distributor Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 11:40:26 -0400
  ...comes right off of the center "manifold" box and the retard comes off of the throttle body somewhere (venturi?). I put my vacuum guage...
• Re: shur power 1315 wiring question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 15:39:22 -0600
  ...I left the 3 little switch prongs alone, as I don't need it >>manually switchable, just want it to intelligently charge the aux...
• Re: More East Coast Buses for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:15:04 EST
  In a message dated 11/21/08 5:02:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, bfeddish@NETREACH.NET writes: > So many choices, oh, just where...