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• Re: 2.1 Cooling System Oddity: Since we are on the topic of coolant issues. (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:13 -0500
  ...junkyard rear window defogger switch, tapped into continuous power on one side and rad fan high-speed feed circuit on the other side of...
• Our Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 16:02:05 -0400
  ...the rear of the van dropped and swayed a bit to the left, and I saw black stuff flying away from the side of...
• Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 3 Apr 2020 12:56:36 -0700
  ...The rear window defogger > and mirror heaters are not working. Neither are the power mirrors. Drives > me crazy in the moring especially when frosted...
• Re: Doors hard to latch when windows closed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 22:05:27 CDT
  ...passenger door and the rear hatch are also harder to latch when the windows are up. When the windows are down it's no...
• Parting out an EV in New England (plus Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 20:01:22 -0500
  ...front seats, body panels, interior panels, side and rear window glass, steel wheels, dash switches, etc. I didn't even bother to look at...
• Re: TYP I&II ENG. different??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 09:43:29 +0200
  ...So, what I wonder > is is it really, REALLY necessary to have that rear mount? Inquiring minds > want to know! > > SSG Bradley Spear > 1972...
• B-Quiet application in progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:45:07 -0700
  ...Yeah, probably." Then I walked along the driver's side rear-to-front while tapping with a knuckle and there's HUGE difference in...
• FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
  ...A gear driven vent window is mounted on the roof with gear driven wing windows on the roof sides. Paneling is done in contemporary...
• Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 13 May 2002 11:26:16 +1200
  ...The bay >windows got IRS and ball joint front ends which make the ride ten times >smoother. PLEASE, PLEASE! *ALL* REAR-ENGINED VWS HAVE...
• Re: Stereo/Speakers - review (kind of)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:26:47 +0000
  ...Down side - of course the windows cranks! These speaker grilles are larger than I thought and the mounting ring has to bee on the...
• Re: Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:51:37 +0000
  ...the mirrors from the bike and put the passenger side seat in the rear hatch area.  The front wheel went between the front seats...
• Re: trivia question
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 27 May 1998 16:08:58 EDT
  ...T1; the odd S.African Bay windows with the square side windows, clamshell doors, and "fishbowl" rear wrap-arounds could be called Typ II...
• dash mounted rear view mirror?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:06:34 -0700
  ...side mirrors all the time and they do a fine job, however I am still longing for a better view out my back window...
• HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:48:40 +0000
  ...After the snap, the cables scratched the passenger side, and whiplashed around the back and broke out the rear window. Very scary all around...
• CV or Transmission shot???...Input needed?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 19:55:08 -0700
  ...She informs me the Passenger Side Rear CV axel is shaking all over the place. So...if the CV is bad will it account...
• Coolant hose blew off!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Dec 1996 22:26:18 EST
  ...The first thing we noticed was mist on the rear window as we were heading down the interstate. The temp guage and light stayed...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 17:26:46 -0400
  ...Air exits through those black vents in the rear windows. Our '90 Westy is significantly quieter than our '87 in the front, as a...
• Re: Cup holders
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 29 May 1998 14:21:43 EDT
  ...side wall just rearward of the sliding door, and one on the left sidewall just over the rear table but below the window. They...
• Re: Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:52:06 -0700
  ...that was done when the vents were |placed in the rear side windows. I thought that was an '86 up change but I |could...
• Vanagon Carat Auction at Salvation Army in Virginia Beach
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:38:55 -0400
  ...been a repaired vehicle as the area behind the drivers side sliding window is missing the fiberglass trim and the bottom jacking point appears...
• Re: Curtain hold-downs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 12:44:08 -0700
  ...s side. The one I > received was a cracked, broken, piece of junk. I also need one for the > passenger rear window, but could...
• Re: Partially burned rear wiper electrical connector. Motor Heat Damaged it?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 18 May 2016 12:57:45 -0400
  ...to wear and tear? (power draw over time, heat ) > > Image of rear window wiper connector: http://tinyurl.com/jd2q4w3 > > It appears to be partially...
• Re: sliding door... please help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2016 01:30:35 +0000
  ...just push the > rear shut.. > I used a drawer handle and screwed it onto the door just below the > window > > On Dec 4, 2016...
• Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Brown
  Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:56:22 -0700
  ...windows that don't open, no tach, no front armrests, metal dash, all vinyl interior panels, fewer interior lights, black painted metal bumpers Rear...
• Re: Broken Window - Angry...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:42:41 -0800
  ...check into the hotel someone broke out the driver's side rear window to take a box of sales brochures�from the back seat...
• EuroVan Winnebago Test Drive
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 11:02:58 -0600
  ...Miniblinds on windows instead of curtains. * There is no glass on the left rear (where the closets are). From drivers side it makes it...
• Cruise Control Answers
  Historical mailing list - Jon B
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 06:09:46 -0700
  ...So far I have fixed the power window mechanism on the driver's side, the rear hatch lock, and struts (using advice from the...
• Re: windshield replacement - sealant
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 May 2004 17:26:54 EDT
  ...More specifically, windshield, > side windows, and rear lid glass. Page 64.3. I replaced my windshield a > while ago and used 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive...
• Re: New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 19:37:36 -0500
  ...Run the wire along side the existing speaker wires through the > channel to the rear. >2. Run one on the other side. > >Any suggestions...
• Re: Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 01:36:01 EDT
  ...sides (from the rear seats back) directional lighting, a pull out table, ful A/C, PW & cruise, "jail bars" in the rear window, factory...
• Re: Door vents (yes, again.)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 07:29:51 -0400
  ...thru 1987 have Air Conditioning (& 88-91's using those Rear Side Window Vents too) because it was an OPTION - not standard equipment (even...
• FS - misc used parts
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:21:47 -0800
  ...driver side rear tail lights with bulbs $20 each - passenger rear tail light with bulbs $20 - 1 black and 1 brown rearview mirror $10...
• Re: How do I tell what jumpseat/bracket belongs behind the pass seat
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:43:05 -0500
  ...The pass side door > has some dents but the drivers side just has > some pitting in the paint. They have no rust rust and...
• road test: 1968 VW Station Wagon (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 Jan 95 15:48:47 CST
  ...rear window; a third vent wing is optional opposite the sliding door. The higher, stronger, larger one piece bumpers wrap around to the sides...
• Re: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:10:40 -0700
  ...a window over the fridge, yet there is no > window on the driver's side exterior. > 2. Some pictures of the rear bench seat...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:25:54 EST
  ...only difference is the carats had power windows and locks, cruise and the sideskirts standard. then there was the 89 wolfsburg, which is everything...
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:19:29 -0600
  ...like the exterior of the vent that is placed behind the rearmost side glass. > > For the exterior, of the same part I used Landau...
• 89 Vanagon GL Syncro for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chip Turpin
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 16:31:34 -0400
  ...axles, cv's, rear lock actuator, brakes, driver side power window motor and regulator, new BF Goodrich all terrain tires with less than 500...
• still resurrecting 65 camper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 01:51:28 -0400
  ...ill have to put a window in it (did i mention the rear window was smashed?) on to the front brakes. right side first...
• FS: westy poptop, swival seat mechanisms, gas heater, camper interior, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:05:11 EDT
  ...make your passenger van or passenger syncro into a westy.. - westy side windows w/ screens, fit passenger vans too - pair of grey velour vanagon...
• Anyone have a '93 EV MV? (I have some questions)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 18:09:35 EST
  I'm looking for some information on a '93 Eurovan MV that has facing rear seats and a table in back. This EV is...
• Re: Floorpan rust
  Historical mailing list - ian Butler
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:43 -0400
  ...to the front than the rear. This means > it is likely that the driver side panel or window is leaking water. Now, > if your...
• For sale: 1985 GL Weekender, 1983 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 09:31:22 -0700
  ...There is a silver-dollar sized rust spot in the corner of one of the rear side windows. Needs a CV joint (clicks). Front...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:23:32 -0800
  ...But this one had A/C, power steering, > power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows as well. The rear seat > turns into a...
• Re: YA YA YELLOW !!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 07:30:37 -0400
  ...d ya get the bitchen sticker? on the side betweenst the doors?? >does the rear bumper have a hitch hookup?? > >I've got some...
• Looking at used car and have some questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 16:10:24 -0400
  ...The current owner did some customization on the driver side door and added a wood panel around the power window controls, it does not...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 22:10:41 -0500
  ...And there aren't any air inlets in the rear of the vehicle. The newer ones have *outlets* built into the rear side windows...
• wannasellabus '78 7pass.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 23:04:05 -0400
  ...work (yes, even the reverse lights), good tires, original paint, sliding side windows, has few minor dents and isolated, non-structural rust. Ric VdubDude...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:38:17 -0600
  ...replacing window glass seals > > I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the > sliding door windows. So I planned...
• N Calif. Van (Loaf) for sal
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  10 Oct 1996 11:56:41 -0700
  ...Interior - Some curtains, louvered windows on sliding door and opposite sliding door, 2 front seats, sink no middle seat, rear bench seat, cupboard in...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:47:59 -0700
  I got a little bit of same issue. Rear hatch just barely does a good job sealing. I can see that the hatch is...
• RE: questions about '83
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 12:40:07 -0500
  ...Also, when = I have my side tent, my rear tent, and the top up, I have more canvas = than sheet metal!! danno
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:41:22 -0400
  ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side > > >windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear > > >window untinted...
• For Sale: 1981 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Harvey, Scott
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:59:36 -0700
  ...carpet runners; upholstery always covered and not faded; rear mosquito net * * Includes German full size side tent w/ steel poles * * Possibly the nicest air...
• Re: We're back Questions on fasteners and instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:59:12 -0500
  ...Put back cover that goes over track for sliding door. �Cover is immediately below rear window on right-hand side. 2. Screws that hold...
• Re: Front Door 4x6 speakers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:52:23 -0700
  ...but those are goign to the rear as they make it so the door doesnt really close right and the window cranks dont work.
• More on traction
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 20:59:54 +0100
  ...you get when you can almost see the rear of the car through a side window after taking a curve too fast is quite...
• Interior Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 17:27:11 -0400
  ...Power window switch frame, right side: Yeah, the switch works but the frame is broken so it is hanging out of the door panel...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:06:19 -0800
  ...black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> UP the coast on the beach...
• '87 Westfalia GL for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 04 Sep 95 12:06:38 -0400
  ...The essentials are: '87 Westfalia GL 81.5K miles 4-speed Metallic Silver w/ white top (no mildew) Very good condition Power windows, power...