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• Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -0700
  ...What have others done about installing the fuel pump/filter/accumulator assembly from the I4 motors into the vanagon? My plan was to bolt...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:13:59 -0800
  ...TechProc/bleeder.htm >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Wish to trade Land Rover for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 07:45:18 -0600
  ...About 65k miles ago I did a frame off restoration that also included every mechanical assembly and sub assembly, Engine, only keep the old...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 23:54:31 -1000
  ...skylight flex arm repair Has anyone been able to successfully re-tread or otherwise repair the small wheels on the flex arm assembly for...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:52:01 +1200
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite> <blockquote>&gt;As much as I'd love to see the T3 come...
• Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Sep 2020 18:08:50 -0700
  ...when the top is down, the springs in the raiser bar assembly are under tension (compressed). Lots of potential power there. Neil. On 9...
• Re: Removing foil from the tach
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 29 Aug 2020 22:08:05 -0500
  ...My eyes are getting old! Wasn’t sure how to remove the assembly without breaking but got it. > > Now any tricks for removing the...
• Re: One FS in Seminole, FL
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 20:44:59 -0800
  ...cto/3520311047.html -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 11:22:29 -0700
  ...water I see? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:27:11 -0700
  ...You also need the matching steering shaft assembly. Then you can drive it. It would best to hook up some suitable lines to a...
• Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:40:29 -0700
  ...it a couple of times >because I "forgot" something...(like I have done during the 'block-swap' and >re-assembly of the motor itself).
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:58:19 -0400
  ...The resistor is located behind the drivers side head lamp assembly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Terry Ziniewicz <terryz@OLYWA.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Center Seat Removal
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 13:18:52 +0000
  ...bolts that lock it in place on the tracks, the > seat can be removed by pulling the assembly toward the sliding door. > [text/html]
• Re: 81 Westy head removal, advice?
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 11:09:11 +0100
  ...No need to loosen the engine-tranny bolts or the tranny-body mount - the latter allows to tilt the assembly down. 1st time I...
• 89 dash Speedometer LIght
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:37:06 -0700
  ...dash, it all seems to be part of a much larger assembly, has anyone had any experience with this? MIchael SChiesser Seattle WA 89...
• Re: IDLE problem
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:52:42 EDT
  Ola! Joe, the idle control unit is located behind the right rear tail light (passenger side) you must remove the tail light assembly to...
• Re: tail lamp upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 13:19:23 -0500
  ...A lot dimmer. > second, it is known that the brighter light WILL melt the taillight > assembly. I ran a brighter light for a while...
• Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 May 2004 05:52:44 EDT
  ...The website he cited does offer braided brake hose on another page, but it must certainly come in the form of an assembly (hose...
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:12:05 EDT
  ...Also, the first step to a proper engine assembly procedure is to thoroughly hot scrub all the components which includes using tube brushes in...
• Re: Water tank refill key?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 17 May 2007 17:29:57 -0700
  I managed to get my filler assembly off and sent it to a lock smith. He managed, (though was some trouble for him) to...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:42:23 -0700
  ...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will > never need it. > > > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > VE7TBN > > > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:45:23 -0400
  ...the >>> ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on the face of >>> the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets...
• Re: Not for the squeamish..
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:37:21 -0800
  ...watch?v=AKqFfkassgo -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:56:23 -0400
  ...on my 1.9 and it looks like the air filter assembly has to be removed to access the #1 plug. Would this be...
• Re: put a subject line in this
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 May 2012 08:10:28 -0700
  ...line on this? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Anyone know where water tank plug can be found?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  9 May 95 9:34:46 EDT
  ...I discovered that in order to replace it, at that time, I would have had to replace the whole sink drain assembly (really stupid...
• Clutch Cable Replacement??
  Historical mailing list - Jan Allbright
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:07:01 PST
  ...have done it in a bug (had to remove the pedal assembly..) I know what it loos like on the rear, what about the...
• Re: Syncro Westy --- locking rear diff.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:08 -0400
  ...The assembly can then be removed by removing the roll pin that mounts the operating fork to the shaft. Then the operating mecanism can...
• Carbs for Sale
  Historical mailing list - yale jay lubkin
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 21:08:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...two 34 pict-3 two 30 pict-2 one 28 pict-1 one 30 pict-3 one 30 pict-1 with air cleaner assembly...
• Re: Wanna "cruise" into the sunset
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 00:53:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...who is parting out buses happen to have a cruise control assembly (all the pieces) that would work on my '90 Westfalia? >> Check your...
• Re: Fox (VW, but not vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 23:34:35 EST
  ...I'm not going out there for this) indicating manufacture (read assembly) in Brazil. A side note on names, a friend in Sao Paulo...
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:44:53 -0800
  ...2520mouse.jpg > > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Replacing a gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:22:00 -0500
  ...of the rubber parts etc that is part of the tanks assembly. Do the tanks leak often. I live in Wisconsin so the salt...
• Re: alt belt keeps coming loose
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:47:58 EST
  ...I finally started asking for one that fits around the power steering assembly, and that one fits my alternator/water pump. I've been...
• Re: broke fuel expansion vent valve
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:03:25 -0400
  ...This is the little check valve assembly that is installed in a grommet on the top of the tank. So I don't need...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:06:11 -0500
  At 01:39 PM 2/20/2009, neil N wrote: >Glad your fan spins the correct direction on all 3 speeds! A point about...
• Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:11:22 -0600
  ...Wow, that took some doing, with scratched arms > and hands! > > When it finally popped, I pulled the whole corroded assembly out, cleaned > it, and...
• Thule roof rack for GL (non-poptop)
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:50:41 -0500
  ...Very simple assembly and it goes right into the raingutter. I did not get any kind of special canoe carrier assembly since I just...
• Re: 1st time pulling my WBX, Advice?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 11 May 2004 02:55:33 EDT
  ...Lower the engine/transaxle onto a piece of carpeting which is long enough for the assembly to rest on. If you do not have...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:52:17 -0400
  ...I need a radiator fan and motor assembly. The bearings in mine are bad. I see it on bus depot, but its like $575...
• Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 15:52:15 -0800
  ...215000-kms_19186004 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >>> >>> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >>> >>> '81...
• Replacing the LP tank - part 1
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:37:46 -0800
  ...The problem is, when you turn the nut to loosen the lines, the whole regulator assembly moves make it very difficult to loosen the...
• Re: Brake bleed problems
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:43:23 -0700
  Shoe adjustment or shoe hardware assembly error? On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > ..... > > Ran...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:22:29 -0800
  ...Enjoy your group..:-) > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Add Injector Cleaner Right Before Emissions Test?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 8 May 2012 13:13:50 -0700
  ...Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Friday: $89,999 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:35:18 -0700
  ...Eastern Daylight Time, > musomuso@GMAIL.COM writes: > http://eastoregon.craigslist.org/ctd/2972475873.html -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http...
• Re: Front Blinkers are super Dim
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:18:01 -0700
  ...now noticed that the rear corner light of the tail > light assembly no longer works. I believe it did (and i've tested the...
• Re: fresh water level sensor
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:26:08 -0400
  >> That thing totally offends me - it was never wonderful, and it needs better sealing on top; but it's the idiotic string-taut assembly...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 18:09:22 +0600
  ...degrees more rotation of the arms when running... > The whole blade assembly is most assuredly not original on mine. The drivers side hits the...
• book: "VOLKSWAGEN: A Week at the Factory"
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Mackenzie
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 15:16:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...Remarkable duotone images tell the story of the production process of the 'Peoples Car', from parts to assembly, in a pictorial paen to the...
• Westy interior source
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:03:49 -0600
  ...They don't have the shift rod assembly I need, though :-(. Dworkin
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 May 2000 09:29:49 -0400
  ...But Westfalia in their wisdom forgot to put drain holes in that assembly, so there's a puddle sitting in there, too. I suggest...
• Wheel Cylinder R/R
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:01:20 -0700
  ...Or is it more complicated in that part of the brake assembly must be disassembled. I referred to Bentleys, and it was not detailed...
• How do you remove the antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 19:35:47 -0400
  ...antenna. >Thanks! David, Some say to take out the front headlamp assembly, but on my '90 GL I could get to it from behind...
• Trim Panel Installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 21:41:41 -0500
  ...Can anyone tell me about how this assembly is made up? Are there pitfalls? What procedures would you recommend? Any help or suggestions would...
• More parts from the 87GL
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 16:27:26 -0800
  FS- the whole afm with the plastic housing, rubber boots, and air cleaner assembly. two idle stablizers. coil. distributor wire harness, with new cap...
• "Coldmaker" gasoline refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 18:53:35 -0500
  ...Anyway, I want to install it under the rear bench in my Westy but I don�t have the assembly instructions, does anyone know...
• Re: Shifter Replacement Parts
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 10:59:13 -0400
  ...My wife went to back up on a cold day, and the whole assembly fell apart! I cleaned/scraped any trace of old grease...
• pointless pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:32:02 EST
  ...what would that be? $20.00 verses $200.00 for the assembly Has any one played with the diameter of the coolant inlet and...
• Can you find this car part? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 15:06:56 -0700
  ...The local dealer wants to sell me the whole wiper linkage assembly. Any help would be great! Thanks, John ===== '76 2002 '85 Vanagon '91...