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• Parts for 89 Vanagon Camper Needed
  Historical mailing list - jon williams
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 16:18:29 -0700
  ...right side black plastic airscoup fuse box cover radio antenna speedometer assembly right front wheel hub screen for cargo door window and thats all...
• Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Tim Crooks
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 11:39:46 -0400
  Behind the left headlamp assembly there is a series resistor. I have replaced mine twice so far. The part was about $70-80 or...
• Re: oil falls out of vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:18:19 EDT
  ...From your vague discription, it sounds like you lost the plug which retains the oil pressure relief valve assembly. So, if you are missing...
• Question (little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 15:16:54 -0500
  Folks, Sad story, bought a headlight assembly (finally found one), two hubcaps (plastic) on E-bay. Arrived UPS today smashed up! :-( Has anyone had...
• Re: 85 rotors easy to r&r without press?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 00:34:11 -0400
  ...Just assembly after that. good luck- Bob
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 29 May 2006 18:48:38 +1200
  >Sadly the "perception" of cab over wheels risk persists.....but >witness the vanagon vs. volvo crash test on www.busman.be. The >vanagon wins...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together? Speaking of jacks or jack accessories
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:06:07 +0000
  ...I did this once on my '68 with a manual transmission, but that was a lighter assembly and no cooling system. I think I...
• Re: How to remove clutch pedal ???
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:02:08 -0800
  ...On 1/15/08, TJ Hannink <tjhannink@yahoo.com> wrote: > AFAIK, the pedal assembly for a manual transmission Vanagon can't be removed from...
• Re: exact foot pounds for the oil plug?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:45:12 -0400
  Most every threaded fastener assembly on manufactured equipment not only has a torque spec, but also friction spec, (lubricate or not) and plating spec...
• Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Russell T. Neyhart
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 13:51:32 -0700
  ...TDI engine assembly is about an inch or so (to the best of my recollection) taller than the 1.6 assembly. VWRuss vwruss@gte...
• Re: split thrust shim?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:12:34 -0400
  ...The shim may not have been damaged from incorrect assembly. I have frequently seen these wear out on the 2.1L engines. There are...
• Re: Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:26:30 -0600
  > All- > > I've been perusing the archives looking for info on obtaining a replacement Projektzwo fog light assembly (a Hella-made item) - noticed that...
• Was: '89 Carat .... Seattle ... Now: It's in Edmonds WA
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:14:07 -0800
  ...cto/3417035154.html -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:43:32 -0800
  ...On hatches with flat buttons (84 and up?) you only need to remove the 1 allen head bolt to remove the entire lock assembly...
• "Bird Nest" Air Filter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 10:18:53 -0400
  ...will I have to replace the entire "bird nest" as an assembly? --------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Williams CANMET work (613) 996-9760 home (613) 237-0717 fax...
• Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:49 EDT
  ...dealer and found that they want $188 for the crossover pipe assembly ... not sure how much things like the cat. converter will run. My...
• Re: High Pitched Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 17:17:17 -0500
  ...Craig) writes: > Is there an easy way to replace the locking assembly in the trans? Also, > I now know that the motors need the...
• New EV Crewcabs in the Raw
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 18:28:08 -0600 (CST)
  ...I got to see some pics of the VW Hannover Plant recently of bare metal Eurovan Crewcab going down an assembly line. **Very** Cool...
• Re: Dometic combustion chamber cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 21:17:30 -0800
  ...The discovery I made recently is that the actual burner assembly can be removed and examined. The fine orifice (jet) that the gas comes...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:03:20 -0700
  ...The puller was needed because the spacer sleeve fits snug, not for the lock assembly itself. I measured the distance to the end of...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 22:28:56 -0600
  ...get the same dingbat. > So i though I would save some assembly time by buying new shafts, but > ended up re-assembling them anyway...
• Diagnosing the Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:05:51 -0400
  ...I pulled the fuse box assembly down and cleaned the contact to the fuse box for the van and pressed all the wires in...
• Re: sliding door fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:35:52 -0500
  ...Anyone know if there is supposed to be a spacer there? I later > looked at ETKA but its an assembly and not well represented...
• Re: fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Wed, 3 May 2000 17:44:31 -0700
  I believe auto shutoff fuel nozzles work by a slight suction created by a Venturi that the fuel jets through inside the valve assembly...
• Re: Tail light #
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 13:24:42 -0500
  Joe, you stated, << My owners manual calls for the same bulb for the stop/tail light(1034), but when I pulled the assembly there...
• Re: antenna
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 17:00:53 -0800
  ...Remove your grille and driver's side headlight assembly. 3. Remove the nut from the antenna base. 4. Pull antenna down and out bottom...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 18 May 2003 16:49:27 -0700
  Except to remove the bearing housing and pull the whole CV/axle assembly out where you can get vise grips on it. ------------------------ Clip ------------------------------- Drill...
• Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 06:54:22 -0800
  ...The big red button was pressed to bring the entire assembly line to a halt while the matter was investigated. After nearly an hour...
• Adding AC During Engine Swap-What I Did
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 12:02:16 EDT
  ...With the junkyard purchase of the engine (with harness, fuel pump and filter module, and air filter assembly) I also took the Sanyden AC...
• Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:06:29 -0700
  ...the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" KG6RCR mark drillock wrote: > I use the plastic assembly after cutting out the middle part...
• Re: Horn and contacts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:00:13 -0800
  ...Remove the horn pad assembly. NOTE : there are two ways to do this. You don't want to remove the horn pad itself (which...
• Re: Seinfeld and Kramer in a Splittie Doka
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:59:35 -0700
  ...Rich > San Diego -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:12:17 -0700
  ...Print your parts | |You are seriously misled if you think that the printer spits out an |operational assembly with moving parts. Those would all...
• Re: Germany VW war
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:21:08 EST
  ...his words, im sure, as the millionth Beetle rolled off the assembly line in the late 60's, surpassing production of the Model T...
• Radius arm bushings. Which one on front?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:27:15 -0700
  ...I'm in the middle of front end assembly. Does the radius arm bushing with lip that fits in hole go on the frontside...
• Re: Radiator hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:19:25 EDT
  ...Automakers use the spring type ones only because they're quicker to install on the assembly line and don't require anyone to decide...
• Wanted: Water Tank pump/sender (and other items) for '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:24:34 -0400
  ...1) The complete pump/level indicator assembly for the water tank. The tank is present, but there is nothing attached to the threaded opening...
• Re: Vanagon Accessory?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 07:35:54 -0400
  ...and most unusual item, is what appears to be a >"jailbar" assembly that fits in the rear window of a Vanagon. It's chromed...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ron Salmon
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 06:06:00 +0000
  ...only solution, short of fabrication, is replace the the flex arm assembly (which includes the "lift "mechanism, plus those plastic runners. About $30 (on...
• Inch pound torque wrench for sale
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 07:56:36 -0500
  Good for engine assembly I used on rods, etc. I am selling for recently i got a needle type, and no longer need this...
• Heater lamp holder question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 18:05:13 -0600
  ...It may be pushed down with the wiring behind and under the lever assembly, but now it's too dark to mess with. If...
• New Pics finally up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:49:09 -0600
  ...Head Gasket Repair Heater Blower Assembly Removal Keep in mind that these are not how to photos, just merely the photos I took while...
• O2 sensors
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:48:14 -0800
  ...Anyone got a part number and wiring for this? I am guessing it will end up being a 2 or 3 wire assembly (rather...
• Re: Parking Brake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:07:35 -0600
  ...Any ideas before I try to hunt > up a new assembly? > > Thanks, > David. >
• Wing window + frame -- install
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 14:35:47 -0700
  ...is it possible to get a complete wing window assembly (frame, glass & seal assembled) back in -- without prying open the top opening? It looks...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:39:07 -0400
  ...This screw holds the complete assembly to the shaft. I loosen the Allen screw and gently tapped the assembly maybe .010 lower. It was...
• Re: 85 Digijet throttle switches -- information please
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 18:09:06 -0500
  Kyle; I doubt you need to replace the throttle assembly. Probably a problem with the switch. You can order these from one of the...
• Front outer CV on Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Nov 1996 19:11:30 -0800
  ...So, do I have the above correct in thinking I can pull the joint out of the hub without removing the wheel bearing assembly...
• Vanagon CV joints
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 12:50:01 -0400
  ...Boys - Neapco Brand - $139 each plus $67 core charge per axle assembly. Finally got them in store but they do not "Roll" nicely. In...
• spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:02:14 -0700
  ...if so, how much work am i in for in getting this nut free so i can replace the entire hub assembly? cheers, jvk
• Re: Read the instructions thoroughly before assembly...
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 14:28:54 -0800
  Ack! Sent too early! Michael recognized the word Tesla, as pulling energy in from the surrounding area, which is more that I thought he...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:00:15 -0800
  ...Will NOT mismatch. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Gas prices
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:56:17 -0600
  Westy owners onboard propane tank an untapped resource? Have had thoughts of removing the booster heater assembly for another propane tank for more capacity...
• Re: [WetWesties] What the heck. It's Friday here......
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:34:30 -0800
  ...Are you goin to Nehalem Bay? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
• Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:14:54 -0700
  ...http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Westfalia-Syncro-1991_15194232 Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
• Is this H pipe junk
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 15:30:02 -0400
  ...My van does not have an H pipe (it's all 1 big hose assembly) so I cannot compare as to what it's...
• costly mistake
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:38:05 -0700
  ...Had the rear lens assembly out and had to move my van and,you guessed it, ran over the damn thing!! Arrgh #$@$^**!! Not my...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 23:02:56 -0500
  <snip> The cyl. has a flat spot up near the head. This flat spot should be facing the other cyl. In other words they...
• sliding window lock
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 00:41:43 EST
  ...Does anyone have a lock assembly for this passenger slide window or perhaps know the part number for the spring. again thanks in advance...
• Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...??? - LILLEY???
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 08:09:16 -0800
  ...Using his parts list and general instructions, I want to have all my parts ready for a Spring assembly and installation. I started with...