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  • Re: interior rear heat
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:02:15 -0400
    ...anybody ever try this? it would entail cutting a hole in the floor but you have to do that if you install an aux...
  • Re: A query about jackstands
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 18 Apr 2004 12:17:01 -0400
    ...The bottle jack takes up less storage space in my apartment than a floor jack would; unfortunately it's too tall to fit under...
  • Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:55:35 -0600
    ...the front, but there is a rear duct udner the center floor, I think. Al Brase mark drillock wrote: > Yes, 82 diesels had it...
  • Re: jackstands vs. ramps
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Nov 2000 19:31:06 -0700
    I have a garage with a smooth concrete floor and find that I cannot use ramps without placing a stick between the ramp and...
  • Re: Propane
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 15 Dec 2013 08:07:26 -0600
    No need to pull up the flooring. The rear two holes are actually weld nuts that have been plugged with a plastic plug. All...
  • Re: Eberspacher BA6 gas heaters on canadian waterboxer vanagons...
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:33:07 -0600
    ...The floor is metal, a light brown pattern if I recall, with provision made to slide in the extra seat. It is covered by...
  • floor jack repair?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:55:55 -0700
    I have a 2 1/4 ton floor jack that will go up but not lift anything, and when I stop working the jack...
  • Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:30:04 -0800
    ...My friends suggested that it was the master >cylinder When the pedal goes to the floor and nothing happens then you get it up...
  • Re: [SPAM] the bus friendly house (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 16:38:07 -0600
    ...Since the floors were exposed, stained concrete, no problem w/ oil or coolant dripping on the floors! Alas, he still doesn't have a...
  • Re: Under Floor Battery Tray
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:15:08 -0700
    Karl, in that photo, what's the keyed thingie? And where is the battery strap grounded when in use? On 6/9/2021 1...
  • want a cabinet door
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Thu, 5 May 2016 12:05:39 -0400
    ...I would like to replace the small square door close to the floor, to the left of the fridge. Does anybody have one of...
  • Re: Eorovan Rear Heater Question
    Historical mailing list - DRC11
    Fri, 12 Dec 1997 20:08:30 EST
    You know, our '97 camper has the floor mounted rear heater right behind the passenger seat! Even more interesting is if you look under...
  • re.82 diesel heater
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
    Sat, 16 Feb 2002 22:38:57 -0700
    ...Saved some space on the floor. Gary Lee
  • Re: where is the gas?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 23:59:50 EDT
    In a message dated 6/7/05 6:27:10 PM, blissx3@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << it took flooring the pedal to get any response...
  • shady boy owners
    Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 19:48:06 -0400
    ...It drips along the sliding door and down on the floor when the door is open.
  • westy swival seat base with lockbox
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:25:09 EDT
    not mine but i have the floor tracks for this if you need them... _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=857457...
  • Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 24 May 1999 09:50:56 -0700
    ...Feet not reaching the floor would be a small issue. I am 175cm (5'9") and the rear seat is about perfect for me...
  • Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat..(one piece m...
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:55:14 -0800
    ...OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat..(one piece m... Not a bad price, considering they retailed in the USA VW Dealer Book...
  • Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:54:31 -0400
    ...The van will probably have to be dragged on to a > flatbed. > > Are these problems, like completely rusted hinges and floor panels, > resolvable? I...
  • Re: swivel seats
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 17:15:17 EST
    ...you need to find a junked camper, and cut the swival mechanism base out of the floor, and re-weld them into your van...
  • Re: Oh no more clutch slave and master questions
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
    Sat, 26 Apr 2003 13:42:37 -0400
    ...After driven for about a week the clutch would drop to the floor so pumping it up in between shifts I got it home...
  • Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:26:23 -0700
    ...Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 5:13 AM � � � � YIKES, that's the first time...
  • Re: brake pedal to the floor
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 21:20:11 -0500
    ...Jonce Fancher wrote: >Hi all >i have a 81 westi that the brakes go to the floor the 1st time you hit the brake...
  • Re: Motor quieting material stuff thing
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:20:58 -0700
    ...I did the B-Quiet a couple of years ago, I also insulated under the rear floor with some premium wood floor insulation/padding...
  • Re: broken gas pedal
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 11 May 2009 23:08:54 -0500
    ...to >> something in the floor, is not >> attached to anything. > > > From the factory, the pedal was attached to the floor with two rivets. > Those...
  • Re: Middle seat in GL
    Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:24:19 -0800
    ...They used the area originally for a wheelchair, so the floor has > bood and rubber floor over the original carpet. > > Recently an email here...
  • Re: Rubber mats..
    Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:39:36 -0700
    ...I have front > floor mats cut from them in my van and one for outside under my slider in > rough camping spots, My wife...
  • looking for wolfsburg jump seat female wire seat belts and suggestion on mountin
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:07:27 EST
    ...Does anyone have a set they want to sell? Also, any creative suggestions on making my own floor mounts for these jump seats? I...
  • Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:19:03 -0700
    I remove the whole engine/trans unit on a single floor jack 'all the time' all my my little self, and it's no...
  • Re: Brake question......
    Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:16:36 -0400
    ...master cylinder, if all of a sudden it goes to the floor sounds like the seal's in the master are not holding pressure.
  • Mushy brake pedal
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Mon, 4 May 1998 08:44:20 -0400
    My brake pedal goes about half way down sits there for a split second then drops almost to the floor. They've been bleed...
  • Wet Weather Leak
    Historical mailing list - Steve Caslowitz
    Sat, 10 Oct 1998 10:29:11 -0400
    Anyone know what causes my front driver's seat floor to get wet when it rains? I've tried to locate the leak but...
  • Windshield Washer Fill location
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:46:15 -0500
    ...I would never have looked under the driver's floormat --- though I know that you can expect the unexpected with VW's. Gotta luv...
  • Re: Description of coveted cupholder sought/Floor mat question
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Tue, 3 Jul 2001 23:17:41 -0500
    Max, The Vanagon mats are still available from the infamous "Parts Place", in Michigan, for $45.00, plus, plus plus. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine...
  • Re: Cup Holder replacements
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 3 May 2006 12:51:22 -0400
    ...Just put it on the floor between the seats.Your cup will be happy living in the center hole of this roll. You wont...
  • brade pedal problem
    Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
    Tue, 7 Sep 1999 22:54:07 -0700
    ...To be clear, the pedal isn't going to the floor, but I am having to push it further. I checked the fluid level...
  • Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 05 Apr 94 12:56:59 CDT
    ...quality, and the seats were all vinyl, rubber mats on the floor, and no sliding windows in the middle windows. Vanagon/Caravelle - interior was...
  • Mashing noise at high RPM
    Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 08:47:21 -0600
    ...But, driving at about 70 MPH, up hill, with heavy load on board, when I put the pedal to the floor, I got a...
  • Re: braided SST brake lines
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:33:02 -0400
    ...But I, and I;m sure alot of others > > can floor any brake pedel, in many cars with prefectly > > working brakes. > > Eric, > If you...
  • Re: Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:25:18 -0700
    ...All they are is > a 1" plate > which is bolted to the floor. A collar is then fitted to the gearshift > stick and the...
  • Re: How much ATF in Torque Converter
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:21:36 -0400
    ...You could probably do it without a floor jack, but having a jack that rolls makes it a lot easier. Its really not too...
  • messy dogs?
    Historical mailing list - chris
    Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:39:36 -0800
    ...The route im considering now is going all vinyl for upholstery, vinyl for the flooring and maybe a temp rug I can put on...
  • Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
    Tue, 25 May 1999 16:04:39 -0400
    ...The "L" brackets on the >bench that are bolted to the floor would need longer bolts and they could >go through the 2x4s for...
  • Re: Psychedelic Westy Cargo Subfloor
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:47:38 -0700
    ...http://www.rubbercal.com/rubber-flooring/gym-rubber-flooring/elephant-bark-r ubberized-flooring.html -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Mon, 22 May 2006 01:35:31 +0000
    ...Under Floor Water Tank Still Needed >Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 13:25:54 +0000 > >Guys, > >I am still needing a water tank after...
  • Owner's Manual for '73 Westphalia?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Jul 1994 13:31:34 -0400
    ...Also, there is a knob on the floor of the bus, next to the front right corner of the driver's seat. This knob...
  • Re: Overheating symptoms?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Mar 1996 12:18:53 -0500
    ...One more reason to not keep throttle floored for long period of time. Dennis.
  • dometic floor fridge wanted
    Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 16:02:44 -0400
    ...i have a water-damaged (wood rotted) westy sink/stove/fridge unit i'd be willing to trade for the floor model fridge that...
  • Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
    Historical mailing list - Marcia Holm
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 17:06:17 -0700
    ...it's the library and wine cellar.... > E - little door (by floor) plastic and paper bags, clothes soap, flashlights/lanterns > F,G - horizontal cab...
  • Re: Agony of defeat . . .
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 3 Oct 2004 07:22:47 -0500
    More ---- P.J., the tank on the drivers side floorboard is the front windshield washer tank. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver p.j. wrote...
  • Re: Weekender refigerator question
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 12:14:51 -0600
    ...Anyone out >>there ever do similar? >> >> > >yes..i installed a home depot exterior sealed outlet under the floor of my 84 >sunroof van which...
  • heater box woes
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:32:00 -0700
    ...this morning and realized very little air was coming out the floor and defrost vents. This was peculiar since the air flow was fine...
  • Water leak below dash
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 29 Nov 2014 11:29:35 -0800
    ...Can't locate the source of a small rainwater leak that is dripping onto and dampening the floor mat pretty much directly under the...
  • Re: broken gas pedal
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Mon, 11 May 2009 22:16:20 -0400
    ...You can make a temporary fix with a hinge and some pop rivets to re-attach the accelerator pedal to the floor. Ed
  • Load in Van?
    Historical mailing list - Nick Ranone
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:07:25 -0600
    ...Do yall think that would be too much weight on the floor? Nick 82 Vanagon _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address...
  • parts mining..COMMERCIAL CONTENT!
    Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 17:10:11 EST
    ...no reserve..I'm almost to where I can see the floor around here...almost.... Steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's...
  • Re: wet floor
    Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 14:13:09 -0700
    I just had to have a new seal put in. I went ahead & replaced the glass as well. My fusebox was always wet. Not...
  • Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
    Tue, 3 Feb 2004 13:10:33 EST
    That was me you spoke to about Griots Garage. www.griotsgarage.com or 800.345.5789 cheers, Loretta 87 Syncro GL (for sale) 90...
  • jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - jeff g
    Tue, 18 May 2004 10:34:11 -0400
    hello does anyone have any of the floor mounting brackets to mount a rear facing jumpseat..i have a 1989 Vanagon Westfalia. it looks...
  • Re: floor mats
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 00:32:43 -0500
    Genuine Vanagon mats--Available at the infamous Parts Place up in Michigan. $39.00 per see of two-- Black mats with a dark tan...