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• Re: 1972 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 23:12:45 EST
  ...The more complicated construction of these vans (three piece rockers, hollow dog legs, chassis crossmembers, etc.) means they are tougher to repair than Vanagons...
• Re: electrical problems with headlights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 20:58:44 -0500
  ...Ring crimp and a sheet metal screw connecting the brown wire to the chassis. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:27:25 -0600
  ...Minivans are built on car chassis and the Vanagon is clearly built as a truck, albeit a small one. I think the only thing...
• Re: Bad ground. WAS; Hmm. Headlights don't ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 05:42:25 -0800
  ...Mark Jake de Villiers wrote: > That's a good suggestion. > > My headlights got noticeably brighter when I grounded them to the chassis > close to...
• Trip Rpt: KC to Moab, UT
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 09:22:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It now rests on a 4x4 truck chassis with many cuts in the body. This one is bound for the 'Bus Hall of Shame...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:31:52 -0800
  ...Rolling chassis (has NO engine) perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? 60' Morris Mini1340CC(not for sale) "When work gets to be too...
• Re: Enough volts - alternator
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:45:30 -0400
  ...I was losing half a volt between the body of the alternator and the engine chassis, which was hard to believe. Went from 11...
• Re: 60 years ago this week
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:36:37 -0600
  ...I don't think it used a Beetle chassis either... too narrow, > with no crossmembers. It was indeed not strong enough, and was > redesigned...
• Re: Weird idle problem continues
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:50:46 -0400
  ...The temps sensor gets a signal off of the ECU and sinks it to the chassis. As the sensor warms up the resistance goes...
• Re: Pigtail needed_looking for add'l grounds
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:41:14 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From the factory there is a dedicated chassis ground at the ECU connector. There is a bundled...
• Re: Vanagon Safety and Honda Elements
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:25:50 -0500
  ...You don't have that issue whith the CRV on the same chassis. JP Burdett | Product Marketing Manager Spotwave Wireless Inc. Tel: 613.591...
• Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 16:25:34 -0500
  ...I've been advised it will "never work well" > because of wiring/communication issues betwixt the engine/chassis. > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• Re: GW LED Kit, Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 13:27:42 -0800
  ...I've been advised it will "never work well" > because of wiring/communication issues betwixt the engine/chassis. > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westfalia...
• Re: WANTED: running 2.1L wbx engine
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:04 -0700
  ...i'm not interested in doing a rebuild or an engine > swap in this chassis due to rust issues, but i would like to...
• Re: a really cool VW
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 17:06:36 CST
  ...Basically it was a bus on a bug chassis. Someone had converted >it into a camper, but most of the original interior was intact...
• Re: Syncho Skid Plates on 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 13:56:43 -0700
  ...The front may be a different situation, bolts to the driveline guard which mounts to the chassis, but you may be able to fab...
• Re: Engineering a LCD screen for my camper
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 06:26:58 -0700
  ...din > chassis. Then all you would > need is to add a monitor somewhere. I was looking at > one of there drop down > monitors. I...
• Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition, recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 18:52:05 -0700
  ...I have made certain that the transmission-to-chassis ground connection is shiny, intact and seated.. The connections to the starter are as they...
• Re: Trailer
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:35:32 -0700
  ...jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> > Subject: > > Has anyone ever tried to convert an old vanagon that still has a good > chassis section to a...
• Re: Lifted Vanagon - too much negative camber on front wheels no matter what
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:40:07 -0400
  ...Too much lift will destroy the sleeve > and maybe bend the chassis where the arms go through it. > > Dennis >
• Re: 97 EV camper: we are about to buy! HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 07 May 1997 14:42:06 EDT
  ...offered a nearly identical unit, called the LeSharo on a Pugeot chassis, in both gas and diesel models. This was the Renault Dauphine of...
• Re: dragging starter
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 22:34:02 EST
  ...steel cable from > the negative terminal on the starter to the chassis) but she just wont > start when hot. Could I have installed a...
• Re: ground straps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:17:54 -0400
  ...close, and if surface area was needed for anything, the entire chassis >would provide quite a lot of area... right? Radio waves??? There are...
• Re: 2.1L hesitation at low RPM.....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 11:15:16 -0500
  ...My "guess" is a grounding problem between the engine and the chassis or ECU. The faulty connection is producing an extra voltage which is...
• Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:10:54 -0400
  ...Re: '84 anti-sway bar down-link nut success A photo of my radius rod arm/strut bar bushings at the chassis. http://images...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 19:36:30 -0700
  ...I had a 77 Westy which I drove the wheels off and pushed its old rusted chassis to the limit. It would go most...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:30:41 -0400
  ...I have in the past had to open the slots on the chassis to get the required adjustment. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• What's a South African Vanagon Adventurewagen camper worth?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 03:58:20 -0500
  ...proper SA wheels and braking system, making it essentially the same chassis and powertrain as it's newer counterparts. Once finished, it will be...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:40:43 -0500
  ...These wear in the center and when really worn can damage the chassis where the rods are attached. If the suspension really drops it...
• Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters) NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:07:01 -0700
  ...For example when I set up a CB antenna on my westy The > Westy chassis is no problem as a good ground for the...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:09:51 -0700
  ...I have also seen the chassis opening wear enough for > mount to almost pull through. I have gotten proficient at welding that mess > up...
• Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:16:36 -0500
  ...2.1L cooling and FI as originally equipped on the 87 chassis. Anyway, thanks for your thoughts on the matter, I am certainly going...
• Re: T-5 pictures are coming!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 13 Dec 1998 16:57:18 -0800
  ...One can not see that the Passat has been an inspirational source, but the T5 will have a newly developed chassis, as well as...
• Re: O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 15:11:40 -0700
  ...left front wheel and slide under and look up between the chassis and >the spare tire you will see the speedo cable which has...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:22:41 -0400
  ...For that reason > I added grounds to the right head and block to chassis. I did too. The entire ignition current is flowing into...
• 2.1 Upgrade for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:28:02 -0500
  I have a late '85 Westy (chassis number 083XXX) and am ready to buy a new engine from Boston Engine. I have not decided...
• For Monty Python Fans (no Vanagon content) Friday!!!
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 22:41:07 -0700
  ...84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" ***84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition GL--Rolling chassis(has NO engine)-FOR SALE/SE VENDE!!-Florida Title/2nd owner. AC...
• Re: ADBQ
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 11:25:51 -0700
  ...sold at any FLAPS for $5 and bolt it to the chassis. If someone used a small ground wire and then later tried to...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:18:00 -0400
  ...BZ-have trailer will haul >> >> >> >> On Aug 6, 2008, at 6:56 PM, Chris S wrote: >> >> The chassis is a kit from Harbor Freight...
• Re: Transmission fluid change - 1991 4 spd
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 12:44:49 -0700
  ...My chassis is at about 135k. Looking on theSamba, it's evident that the valve body sealing plate suffers from the impact of the...
• Re: Westy Interiors (long reply!)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 09:45:33 +1200
  ...It has extra sheetmetal under the floor- the chassis is double skinned, presumably to stiffen the body in order to compensate for the large...
• Re: Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 07:42:51 -0600
  ...TN '78 Westy, '65 Beetle ('57 rollback top, '65 body, '69 chassis, '72 Ghia front disc brakes, '74 914 rear disc brakes, '78 Transporter...
• Re: NVC: I want a sports car
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:38:38 -0500
  ...It's based on the _VW_ A4 chassis (not to be confused with the Audi A4 _model_), and is MUCH more like a VW...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Sun, 6 May 2012 12:44:53 -0500
  ...Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:43:40 -0700 > > The rubber blocks are to isolate the pump vibrations from the chassis > so the sound doesn...
• Re: WANTED: running 2.1L wbx engine
  Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:26:46 -0700
  ...i'm not interested in doing a rebuild or an engine swap in this chassis due to rust issues, but i would like to...
• Body Work 2
  Historical mailing list - Vahid Lajevardi
  Mon, 5 Feb 96 13:07:46 PST
  ...The chassis as well as the inner panels were in perfect shape. Now I am ready to do welding. I looked into renting an...
• What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 06 Nov 95 18:11 CST
  ...VW changed the Model Codes in 1966 when they went to the 9-digit chassis number. I have been entering Old Bus Registry forms...
• Re: FS: 1993 EV Westfalia DIESEL - Edmonton, AB, LT 28D westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:31:27 -0600
  ...It was built on the LT chassis, had a 2.8 liter 5 cylinder non turbo. The LT of those days was a big...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:33:09 -0700
  ...Driver's seat data might be minimally credible if all three roof designs were tested on the same chassis and under reasonable similar conditions...
• Aftermarket Cruise Control on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Ward
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:37:12 -0500
  ...Twisted pair of wires that goes from the bottom of the steering column, under the chassis, to a doodad on the rear axle. 3...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Sender Question
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 00:28:37 -0400
  ...meter or by grounding the other wire to the van's chassis. Remove the gauge from the panel and test with 12 volts to...
• Re: Fuel pump dead? Help!!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:30:38 -0400
  ...If pump runs, replace the ground wire from pump to chassis. If not, there's a poor connection in the supply wiring (but I...
• Re: Trickle Charger Hookup
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 17:39:52 -0700
  It is just a general precaution in case you wrench slip and shots the positive terminal to the chassis metal and ruin your day...
• Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:46:12 -0700
  ...column, neatly bridging the gap between the horn pad and the chassis. Hoooonnnnnnnnkkk! Oops -- Sorry! I think it was just the previous evening that...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:55:29 -0700
  ...Then again, maybe nothing can. >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> >> >> On 8/6/2008 5:56 PM Chris S wrote: >> >>> The chassis is a...
• Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:27:09 -0500
  ...This switch might be hidden inside the chassis if it's not outside. _____ Donald Baxter Iowa City, Iowa (319) 337-0494 www.mindspring.com...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:12:18 -0700
  ...as the Vanagon chassis and > suspension is much stouter than that in the Civic - it's a > HEAVY-DUTY TRANSPORTER CHASSIS for crying out...
• Re: More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:31:12 -0700
  ...I'll have to check the neg terminal vs chassis gnd to see if there is a difference there, too. Not too happy to...
• Re: bouncing tach
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:41:57 -0600
  ...I would start by looking for wiring > issues starting at the chassis, (ground) connections. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Fridge led glowing on its own again.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:24:42 -0700
  ...I added a ground wire > between fridge and van chassis. This solved the problem. > > Until about a week ago, and now again the led...