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• Re: Question about Westy City Water Outlet
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 18 May 2006 12:52:05 -0400
  The pressure regulators aren't a "modification" but are devices that are screwed onto the van's water inlet then the hose screws onto...
• Will 1.9TD using Rabbit 1.6TD setup clear motor mount
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 14:44:55 -0500
  ...got this motor via a CA company that does a minor modification to the intake and exhaust ports so I can use a 1...
• Greetings, I'm back, Engine Swaps= Hot Rodding!!!
  Historical mailing list - brad
  Sun, 9 Nov 1997 18:31:30 +0500
  ...a nice powerful engine swap, and has anyone done any suspension modifications? Lowering ride height, disk rotor improvement?? Thanks alot for any help. Drive...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 12:28:47 EST
  ...syncros, the crack prone 3rd/4th gear hub, and some other modifications to other potential problem areas, and fill it with synthetic GL4 'till...
• Re: battery isolator installed
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:26:32 PDT
  ...The modification allows the voltage regulator to regulate the voltage after the diode drop so you get a regulated 13.8v at the battery...
• Re: Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 20:30:04 -0700
  ...All modifications after the mid '80s were to meet government requirements to reduce emissions by infinitesimal increments, and all added more complexity, precision, and...
• MB wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - LA and Glen
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:30:18 -0000
  ...what has to be done to make them work safely?Does one need wheel spacers or other modifications? Thanks for the help. Cheers Glen
• Re: Goofy Coolant Refresh Idea. fish
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:57:42 -0500
  ...You can even do > a case modification on the block so that the water jacket is transparent, > and you can see the flow inside...
• Lilley engine - specs
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:03:14 -0700
  ...down and begin the rebuild process soon (August) with some mild modifications inspired by "Lilley-spec". I'll document to process in pics, of...
• Re: Are these rims any good for a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:08:24 -0700
  ...I've these exact same wheels on a Vanagon and the stock centercaps would not fit w/o major modifications. BenT On Sun, 12...
• Re: longer front lug bolts with 19mm head? where to get???
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 02:54:01 -0230
  ...size lugbolts I wound up using for the Audi 15" alloy modification. I'm sure they can be had for a much more reasonable...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:28:32 -0700
  ...van was that it had NOT been all tricked out with modifications and add-ons (I saw a lot of ugly vans in my...
• Re: 89 Vanagon westy with AC my front blower fan runs only on high speed
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 21:01:11 -0400
  Keith, I performed this modification. I thought it was an improvement over OEM. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=623382 Good...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:29:46 -0700
  ...With all the various tire > sizes/options we are putting on and changing our Speedo readings, I was > thinking modification of the O2 mile...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:40:12 -0700
  ...or vanagon fit onto the rails of an 82 westy without modification?� Is this "plug and play"?� Will the seat rotate the same as...
• Re: FS: Vanagon w/2.5L Subaru - Nashville
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 22:21:44 -0400
  ...the price is so reasonable considering all >> the upgrades/modifications that it seems waaaaayunder-priced to me. >> >> bob >> >> On Tue, Sep 8, 2009 at...
• (Fwd) Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 11:19:11 +0000
  ...I THINK that the transaxles are compatible (w/ modification) but if anyone can give me some info, I'd be glad to forward it...
• Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 18:22:20 EDT
  ...time then you could get this to work with some minor modification to the air box (cutting a slightly bigger hole for the intake...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Optima Battery position
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:20:50 -0500
  ...Dremel with a cutting disk works great. > > > > >I did no mechanical modification whatsoever... I installed the yellow > >top on its side with the metal...
• Re: custom interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:37:41 -0700
  ...but i'm thinking > about interior > >modifications to an 82 > > > >TIA > >jdd > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives...
• Re: Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 12:25:37 -0700
  ...wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires?� I would imagine the modifications allows for 20 mm increased space but I wonder if there is...
• Syncro 16 Body Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:25:06 -0700
  Now that I have ridiculously overlarge tires on my GL, I am curious to see how far the VW engineers went in opening up...
• Re: Custom Westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:18:24 -0700
  ...propane output at the burners, so wanted to check into this modification > myself. He's rerouted the plumbing using a couple of 90� ells...
• Re: Fw: A little help
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 20:14:52 CST
  if you have a camper, there was a modification that looked pretty neat: a fellow down your way (in FL) got a 120VAC household...
• Re: Which Subaru engine?
  Historical mailing list - Outdoor Technologies
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:39:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...digit MPG results are not funy. > Better throw in a new, larger tank in that list of modifications. > > > Kelly Bauman > Delta, BC > '91 Westy >
• green LED won't go out
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 19:10:01 -0400
  ...To those of you that requested the air deliver modification from Dometic, I haven't forgotten you, I'm just still in Low Gear...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and t ires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 09:55:01 -0400
  ...about what 15" or 16" x 5.5" or 6" *steel* wheels would be available to fit the Vanagon bolt/offset without modification. Doug...
• Re: fording in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:33:47 -0700
  ...the Sahara, this 'Technical Recommendation' is what VWAG believes are essential modifications. Poke around in it a bit, and you'll find the 'recommended...
• Re: New on the group
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:00:31 EST
  ...of > that one fit on my caravelle?>> Not without some major modifications > including shifting linkage (they changed the linkage between the diesel and > the...
• Re: Speaking of dashes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 14:13:02 -0600
  I would be hesitant to recommend any modification to anyone who thinks an interior item would be turned into "crap" by the application of...
• Necessity is the muthah of invention (or) Euro Trim for US Vans
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:22:37 -0500
  ...I took a quick trip to the Mickey Mouse house of modifications and came up with the following: 1. Buy a set of used...
• Re: AC conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:49:51 -0400
  ...I have to admit that doing repairs that are not necessary (let alone modifications) while on the road doesn't leave me with a...
• Re: Wheel alternatives...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:06:39 -0400
  ...engineers designed it, and dismiss any >> concerns >> about safety of the modification with faith that it will "be ok." >> >> Why do you guys want...
• Norcold High Elevation Kit - Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 14:06:59 -0400
  ...I would like to ask the other listees who have made this modification whether they had our experience. The weekend was unnaturally warm. In...
• cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 10:02:06 -0400
  ...Based on usage this is the best modification I have made to my van. If anyone what to try it drop me a note...
• fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - brandtam
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:55:45 -0800
  ...I love this van and have made some modifications so that I can haul sheets of plywood for my cabinetmaking business. But I want...
• Re: Equipped for the Left Coast
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 12:58:43 -0500
  ...in your Wolfsburger, you'd need to make > some after market modifications, first. To begin with, you'd > likely want to convert your Wolfsburger...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 18:33:17 -0400
  ...available for the diesel box, it actually looks like a nice modification.) Chris > So here's a silly question - does the diesel 5-speed...
• Re: Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 11:10:01 EDT
  In a message dated 4/23/04 11:28:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hihorn@DSLEXTREME.COM writes: > Ok, I have this 82' Diesel...
• Re: Easing the required torque - Westy seats
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 16:04:34 -0700
  ...the little latch at the front). >>Is there some adjustment or modification that will let them turn more >>easily? >> >>-- >> >>Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 17:23:34 -0700
  ...Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood > * Have ya ever seen an old van that's been through both home > modification (panelling, wood floors, > > > > Well...
• Re: Oh Boy! Tire Thread! (was RE: Michelin LTX/MS 215/75R15 tires...)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:40:44 -0600
  ...The spare tire carrier will hold it with some modification and > leaving it deflated. It is also not so large as to require a...
• Re: Inside a Subi part 3
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:21:57 -0400
  ...Pictures of me doing the modification can be found on my website. Sudhir On 8/13/07, benoit <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote: > Yep... sorry...
• Re: FS: leather wrapped steering wheel for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:12:15 -0700
  ...The modification on these is a bit tricky. $100 is well worth it. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• vw parts numbering system
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Apr 94 13:31:11 CDT
  ...These parts with modification codes may or may not interchange with parts having the same part number and no modification code. These letters also...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:57:13 -0700
  ...Some fabrication or modification will be required. Spacing down the nose mount by 1.5" or more will help clear the above welded on...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 20:41:51 -0500
  ...Larry, 4x4 owners seem to do alot of modifications to their drivelines and there are a fair number of shops that specialize in custom...
• Re: NON--VW-Kind of--Freon Replacment Question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:15 -0400
  ...any info on the replacement refrigerants that does not require >mechanical modifications please let me know. > >Thanks in advance for the help. > >Joe Chanin...
• Re: Round Foglights
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 18:06:58 -0400
  ...Plus, no modifications >are requred to make it fit. Now here is a curious thing. In my Syncro, the third switch position is occupied...
• radiator help
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 14:35:17 -0700
  ...Has anyone replaced their diesel radiator with one from a gas vanagon? I realize this would require some modification to the coolant pipes/hoses...
• Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
  ...the motor to fit under the rear deck lid with no modifications. You may have to modify your driver's side firewall depending on...
• Rust Proofing 81' Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:32:54 -0600
  ...I have made a few modifications to the products used as some are not locally available. Instead of the normal expanding foam I used...
• Brake modifications?
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:07:19 -0800
  Hi All, I'm hoping some of you have had a whole Subaru & not just the engine at some point. I've had 5...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 16:22:49 -0600
  ...I can give you details of modifications I did if interested. Pmail. Bob Stevens '91 Westy Happy is he who bears a god within...
• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:46:50 -0500
  ...This 66 splittie has bunches of modifications to it (not worth the trouble to remove it to find out exactly). At any rate it...
• Heat exchanger for hot showers
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:11:08 -0800
  ...Certainly not a pressing issue for me, but I do like to tinker with van modifications, and thought this might be a fun one...
• Re: WiFry NVC but camping related
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:27:33 -0400
  ...s signal strength was dismal at best, so i made some modifications, and found myself accidentally overloading "real" radio stations in my local area...
• Tiptronic-Modification now public Domain
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:38:05 +0100
  Hi Guys, because this mod never had much demand (so I didn´t sell anything) and also because no machine shop was willing to...
• Re: Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:52:56 -1000
  ...inches >> further forward than the 83 and later trans ..so some modification to >> engine mounting, or whatever. >> >> start considering that , upgrade to 83 and...
• Re: Insturment Cluster-Bostig has a converter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:52:22 -0700
  ...I also need to know if 84,85 or 86 as 84 and 85 do not require Bostig's TACH modification as the 86...