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SDP Says My Front Diff Does Not Exist
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:28:47 -0400
SDP emailed back to me saying they have no record of ever having produced an ADK series front differential!! ADK is the one I...
Play in front wheels
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:46:15 -0400
I just noticed I have a bit of play in each front wheel. They both will shake just a little bit when the front...
'84 Vanagon front door rain leaks
Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:56:35 -0400
...I see water coming down the interior wall just ahead of the front door, where there is a black knob for hooking the front...
Source for lug nuts and front stud kits
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:52:51 -0400
Someone emailed me yesterday asking where I purchased the lug nuts and front stud kits when I put on my BBS wheels and I...
Front Heater Maximus
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Thu, 18 Apr 2002 23:28:26 -0500
Hey all, Have this miniscule problem with my 87 Westy--- The AC works great--blowing 41 degree's--and plenty coo up front---except...
front parking brake cable
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:40:10 -0500
Does anyone know a good guide or tips to removing/replacign the front parking brake cable? I did the rear cables already, and i...
Re: Almost no front heat but my rear heat is OK... why?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:23:05 -0500
...Christopher Gronski wrote: > Hi All, > > My front heater really does not put out much heat but my rear under seat > heater generally is putting...
Re: Tire Pressure Question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:39 -0800
I'd say 'sure, split the difference.' that would put you at 43 front, 46 rear, which other than being higher overall than I...
Severe left front tire wear: Syncro
Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
Thu, 3 Apr 1997 11:50:14 -0800
Returning from a 3000 mile trip I recently made, I've noticed that the outside 1/5 of the left front tire on my...
Re: Front brake calibers?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 2 Jun 2023 14:26:05 -0500
...The time has come apparently for new front brake calipers for > my 85 Westfalia GL. > > I am having a bit of trouble figuring out...
Re: 85 Westfalia front springs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Jul 2018 02:24:53 +0000
...85 Westfalia front springs Hi everyone. I need new front springs for an 85 Westfalia. Are they the same as every other year? For...
Re: Loud and heavy popping noise up front
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:18:18 -0600
...to experience an occasional loud, severe "Bang" up > front - so severe it shakes the front end of the van. It does it at slow...
Re: KYBs on a Vanagon, was: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
Wed, 10 May 1995 10:26:28 -0700
...Rear, yes, front, no. I ended up with the GR2s on the front and they are very similar in performance to the stock ones...
Misc Vanagon parts for sale
Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 12:11:46 -0400
...Upper front grill (no cracks). Headlight assemblies, air conditioner compressor. Front and rear wiper motors. Front disk brake (complete). Computer. There may be other...
Re: How to put front spoiler on non-spoiler van?
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sat, 24 Nov 2001 08:49:56 -0800
...How to put front spoiler on non-spoiler van? > Hi all. The talk about the SA front bumper reminded me of a question that...
Re: On weight
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 12:07:15 -0400
One thing curious that no one has mentioned as a reason for lower front tire pressure on the Vanagons is passenger comfort. Now, right...
Need help installing weekender curtains on Blue Star
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Tue, 2 Sep 2014 20:07:43 -0400
...installed in a Vanagon? I see the snaps but I am curious how the front curtain behind the front seat hangs. Thanks, Jamie Auch
Front and Rear blower 85 GL
Historical mailing list - randy velasco
Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:52:42 -0800
Hi All, Looking for the front and rear heater blower for my 85 GL. I would like to find the complete assembly for these...
syncro front diff input flange oil seal replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:25:52 -0800
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/vanagon-syncro-front-diff-input-seal-replacement/ alistair
Front bulb type for signal/parking, '91 GL
Historical mailing list - Trev
Mon, 5 Sep 2011 12:51:49 -0400
I've got two different bulbs on my front signals/parking lights. What is the proper bulb designation for a '91 Vanagon GL? Thanks...
Shocks for '71 bus
Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
Thu, 2 Nov 1995 12:40:38 MST
Anyone know of a cheap shock for the front end of a '71???? (preferably from sears since they owe me some cash). I don...
Re: Aftermarket diff-lock for Vanagon?-REPLY
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 16 Jun 1998 01:28:21 EDT
...Would one of those limited diffs be available for the front differential so I dont have to figure out how to manually lock up...
Re: syncro front CV boot replacement
Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:20:49 EDT
does anyone know a good place and price for all 4 front boots? I have one inner R boot torn, any special tools (I...
Re: Syncro vs. 2wd front rotors
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:28:31 -0400
...USA 1936-Chrysler On Sat, 10 Apr 1999, Steve wrote: > will the syncro front brake rotors work/fit properly on a > 2wd vanagon? > steve >
front heater fan switch stuck ON
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 18:25:51 -0800
Hi Volks-- My '87 Syncro GL has a stuck front heater fan switch, stuck on hi speed. The switch will not turn. Has anyone...
Wanted: Front camper table and leg assembly
Historical mailing list - BadBus
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:57:18 -0500
I am looking for a front camper table and leg assembly, the one behind the drivers seat. If anyone has one for sale please...
wire thingys on '87-'91 vanagon front seatbelts??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:39:31 EST
...the little wire things at the bottom of the front seatbelts, where they are bolted to the floor.. anyone know? chris
Front blower motor squeals?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:44:00 -0700
When i turn on my front blower motor i hear this horrible sqeal. Sounds like it needs to be oiled. Is this easy or...
Syncro Front Decals ??
Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
Sat, 6 Sep 2003 16:58:39 -0700
My '87 Syncro is in for paint, and the shop tells me that the "Syncro" front decal is NLA from VW. Can this be...
Front swivel seats
Historical mailing list - Charles E Clement/FWF/EXP/UTIA
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:38:53 -0500
I am a new Westy owner ('92) and I am unable to swivel the front seats :( Can anyone offer some instruction as to how...
Front Spindles off a 86 or newer
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:45:05 +0000
ANyone interested in selling me some front spindles off your 86 parts van? ;) Thought I would check here before exploring other means. I want...
Anybody parting out late model (2.1) Vanagon FRONT END?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:21:47 -0800
Anyone got a front end for or 2.1 they are parting out? Thanks Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has...
Re: Front heater: low heat at highway speed
Historical mailing list - John Connolly, Aircooled.Net
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:58:34 -0700
...the other cause of this is leaky flaps on the fresh air vents from the front (outside). John Aircooled.Net Inc.
Pop top front edge deformed. 3/4 inch gap to luggage rack.
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 May 97 19:57:15 EDT
...The rubber front seal is in good condition, but the pop-top front must be warped near the front edge. Has this happened to...
Re: awnings, what I've learned
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Wed, 22 May 1996 12:38:04 +0000
Hi Awning Volks; I've got a 10' awning on our Syncro Westy, and Todd here made a note about the front door not...
Re: Replacing Front Step Section
Historical mailing list - eric ley
Mon, 6 Apr 2015 12:23:57 -0400
...Replacing Front Step Section I need to weld in a new Front Step Section on the passenger side of my '83. Is that too...
Headlight Beam Pattern-LVC
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:24:53 +0000
...I was surprised at the headlight beam projection in front of the vehicle-it appears to only project out about 20 feet in front...
Re: road hazards/f
Historical mailing list
Sun, 2 Jul 95 13:47:08 PDT
...For every 10 mph of speed, allow one car length between you and the car in front. Let's say you're going 60...
Re: Towing a Syncro, final Q?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 3 Sep 1996 23:11:15 -0400
...Be advised that this type of pick up will damaage the front bumper and it does put undue strain on the front end where...
Re: SA HD Spring Rates
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:40:28 EDT
...Also aren't the front springs on a syncro different because they mount to a plate on the front strut while the 2wd Vanagon...
Front A/C duct mounting
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Wed, 2 May 2001 07:29:01 EDT
Hi All , I was fortunate enough yesterday to get hold of the vanagon front A/C ducting that goes above the front seats. I...
front wheel bearings
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 18:22:24 -0500
What an easy job! My father-in-law and I replaced the inner and outer front wheel bearings this weekend. What a terribly simply...
Floor Jack-jacking points for the front end
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Fri, 10 May 2002 08:34:38 -0700
...Ive been jacking the front end, right at the sub frame where the steering bracket is mounted, dead center. Im afraid its too much...
Re: Front seat Removal
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 13:11:46 EST
...one to lift the black plastic lever that slides the seat front and back, the second hand to push the seat forward, and the...
1982 front bumper for sale
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:50:25 -0700
Title sez it all, 1982 front chrome Vanagon bumper for sale with impact strips and blots. 1 end cap is there too. It has...
Re: Front Bumper 1986 Westy ??
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 19:53:38 -0400
...the > rear ones were easy but in front I am puzzzled on how to remove the > front bumper ? Any suggestions ?? Kim Brennan 86 Syncro...
Re: removing front bumper
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 11 May 2005 11:05:35 -0400
...How the heck do I get the front bumper off >of my '87 (i.e. the chrome one)? Back was no problem, but I...
Re: snow! Can we talk about heat now?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:16:35 -0800
...And the same for the front. It sounds like the valve down below, hidden behind the spare tire, is not opening all the way...
Re: Seeking Input - Big Disc Brakes & stock rear brakes
Historical mailing list - rpc
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 07:48:19 -0800
In respect to balance between front and rear brakes, the front does the brunt of the work in any vehicle. It is unbalanced, learned...
Statz?? and Syncro front sh
Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
30 May 1997 11:35:45 -0600
...The front shock for the SYNCRO is different because it has a spring perch on it. The standard Vanagon front shock does not. Let...
Q: Any differences in syncro year models?
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:00:13 -0500
...Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering...
Re: OK, thinking of selling my 1985 Vanagon in Seattle
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:25:17 -0700
On my '84 I installed a bracket on the B pillar for the front table so it could be used outside. Others have welded...
syncro front shocks
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 11 Jul 1996 18:51:20 -0700
...Now I'm figuring the front shocks are in similar shape and am considering replacing them as well. Have any of you syncronauts done...
Re: To table or not to table
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:32:23 -0400
...I use the front arm to hold a garbage bag reachable from the front seats. david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net...
84 88 73 parting
Historical mailing list - dawn
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 20:52:56 -0700
...with are rest for 84 blue front seats with are rest blue rear hatch sliding door front doors any part that you need cut...
For Sale: '90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Oldenburg
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 11:35:50 EDT
...AC (front and rear outlets). Cruise control. Rear defroster. AM/FM Cassette Stereo (front & rear speakers). Michelins. Original engine keeps on running. Recent repairs...
Re: drilling through sheet metal?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 14 May 2004 14:54:40 -0600
...My front license plate fell off and the screw that kept it on the front bumper snapped off. I want to drill another hole...
Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:23:11 -0500
...Front End Suspension - 1985 No they couldn't do the front end alignment because the bushings were so worn - sorry if I wasn't...
Re: syncro tranny fluid capacity part2
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 5 Oct 2003 09:13:57 -0700
...Then fill the front. Top the front off with some cheaper lube if 6 turns out not to be enough. It most likely will...
Re: Front brake pads
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:10:12 -0700
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:33 PM, Troy<colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > I'm going to tackle my front brake pads this...