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• Re: Dometic fridge works out of the van, but not in it.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 14:27:42 -0500
  ...I verified 11" > water column using a home-built manometer. Condensation drain is closed. > > I have cleaned a bit of accumulated dust from the...
• Re: Our deepest fear
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:02:00 -0800
  ...beam in the front of the Vanagon, >> and break apart steering column did what VW says they do in an accident. >> >> I would not...
• Re: [vanagon] HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:39:38 -0400
  ...The propane problem is bad flame -- dirty flue, dirty orifice, junk in the burner chamber, gas pressure too low (should be 11" water column...
• More headlight problems
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:55:30 -0700
  ...Could the high beam connections in the steering column have something to do with the headlights not working? I took that sucker apart last...
• Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:29:09 -0700
  ...Trial by, uh, water, for Red LIne CV-2! About to dig into my loose steering column, Alex
• Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:49:13 -0400
  ...en/switches/toggle-switches/201?k=&pkeyword=&sv=0&sf=0&FV=ffe000c9%2C1140004%2C1f140000&quantity=&ColumnSort=0&page=1&pageSize=25 > > Yrs, > d >
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 7 May 2013 10:31:45 -0600
  ...I just use my Scan Gauge, which sits on the steering column plastic cover, just under the inst. cluster, and get lots of information...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 11:23:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The person who stole my van >was nice enough not to break any windows, but did destroy my steering >column and rip holes in...
• BUS VALUES
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 95 18:11:20 EDT
  ...I have a column for adding or subtracting value based on the condition of the particular item, etc, etc, etc.. All of this is...
• Re: Wierd (Ignition?) Problem...
  Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:02:54 -0600
  ...bad switch/relay (I cannot recall) that is in the steering column. It was not the keyed ignition. I could call my mechanic to...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:44:26 -0900
  ...bolts for the steering column , 3 screws for the heater controls, four for the instruments, 2 screws for the column covers, plus disconnecting the...
• Re: Painting done, now see the movie....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:14:19 -0700
  ...I noticed a video by Ben The Crasy One in the RH column on youtube page. He shows the technique Don refers to IIRC...
• Re: Can't Remove Steering Arm...Help!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Mon, 8 May 1995 09:38:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Anyway, when you get all the bolts loose and the steering column disconnected that arm will actually go through the hole in the frame...
• Re: 80vanagon power upgrade
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:22:53 -0500
  ...U! (Found under kennedy associates in your > friendly neighborhood LA conversions column). > > (an expat Canadian here) > > > > > > Andrew Grebneff > 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand...
• Re: Mysterious short circuit
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 19:32:27 -0800
  ...It is driving me nuts. > > William > > Look at the wiring harness right above the pedals where it comes out of the column. Betting on...
• Re: alt stereo intall
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:58:14 -0500
  ...control unit but it stays nicely wedged left of the steerting column and right of the controls for my aux heater. The main amplifier...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:07:42 -0600
  ...These are why I didn't think the column > stalk switch was internally malfunctioning. It's connections might > be, and now that I have...
• Re: Testing Vanagon Headlight Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:11:46 -0400
  ...Without looking at the book again I'd be highly suspicious of the high/low switch on the column, but blest if I can...
• Re: Battery Drain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:44:01 -0700
  ...I fixed this by taking the steering column shroud off and literally poking around near the ignition switch until I found one that came...
• Re: Crazy Horn
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:48:41 -0500
  ...t> slicking into the gap between the > steering wheel and steering column, thus> shorting the horn circuit > intermitently.> > This is a pretty common problem...
• Re: 71 Bus: Lola needs her steering wheel removed, please help!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 09:04:45 -0600 (CST)
  ...This arrangement is a little off center, but with the steering wheel nut backed out to the top of the steering column, I was...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:06:51 +0200
  ...Cluelessness about our cars might have been acceptable in 2000, but not today! Regards Raimund´s 2p for Beetles, Vanagons, steering column shifters, carburettors...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:06:50 -0700
  ...I traced it down to >> the >> dim/bright switch on the column. (replaced the main headlight switch last >> year) If I purchase a turn...
• Das Bootfalia
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 22:18:12 +0000
  ...It also mentions an article on the boat in the 11/85 "Transporter Talk" column (don't have that one). I think I remember...
• 80 vanagon gremlin exorcised-finally!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 23:11:56 -0800
  ...1) corroded contacts on the starter solenoid, altenator plug, key/started module on steering column. 2) afm wiper contact plate badly worn. 3) ignition...
• Re: short shift kit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:13:19 -0400
  ...For a picture, go to http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ and select [Drive train] from the left column, its near the bottom of the...
• Re: Subject: Heater fuel pressure question
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 20:19:23 -0600
  ...did i miss something? gas, diesel, kerosene white gas that exotic jet fuel? i can tell you that aprox 15" of a "water column...
• Junkyard Wars
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:20:07 +0000
  ...not including those two bizarre "safety" bolts that hold the steering column in place (is there any way to get those off besides vice...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:00:23 -0400
  ...ve-never-heard-of-Vise-Grips shear bolts for the steering column. Was $8 each around 1998 or so. Might make you feel better...
• Re: Let's Talk About Seats
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:10:47 -0700
  ...cover at 300 each, you only list one in the right >>> column ... >>> if you need two of those .. >>> and all these other parts, looks...
• Re: Headlight relay setup not working in 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Thu, 6 May 2004 18:53:42 -0700
  ...switch, NOT the Ignition switch (the other side of the steering column). Those are from contact #56a (White) and 56b (Yellow). HTH, Don in...
• 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:22:49 -0500
  ...There is also an alarming bit about "drilling out" some steering column bolts...furthermore, I can't even see where the antenna plugs into...
• Repacking Manual Steering Box Grease
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:32:55 -0600
  ...There's an allen head something or another below the splined shaft that goes up to the steering column, but I'm not sure...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:44:48 EDT
  ...convention of quoting the message you are responding to (">" in first column of quoted text) to make it clear who is speaking, then such...
• Re: Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:56:56 -0300
  ...switches (from the top or do I remove the streering wheel column cover?), and will I have to remove the fluid to remove the...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 4 May 2008 20:15:17 -0700
  ...or maybe it's the "engine missing" light! > and the multi > punned socket on the steering column cover. What is that for? OBDll? Sure...
• Re: Stupid Steering Wheel Question Install Replace
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:04:33 +0000
  ...Is the spacer inserted onto the column as shown there? > > Yrs, > d > >
• Re: Front Heater Motor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 13:07:48 -0600
  ...fix it? If so, does this really entail pulling the steering column? Thanks for your advice. Dave Baker 85 Westy "Wolfgang" http://members.fortunecity...
• Re: Rear Wiper
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 20:41:10 -0500
  ...so until you pull back on the stalk on the > steering column...(took some time to figure that one out). Nice when > you're...
• Re: [TRIP] Advice on places to go - Sierras
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 16:51:34 EDT
  ...Stienstra's columns are good too. Next weekend I'm checking out Dorris Lake in the southern Sierra's near Mono Hot Springs. gp...
• Re: Magnum P.I. Van 1:1 scale on ebay!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:31:35 -0600
  ...http://carsinamerica.com/html/classified.html The ads are painfully organized - it is just one long column. They are, however in date order with...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 11:57:08 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like > > > the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column > > > in the > > event > > > of...
• Re: I May Move. Keep All Spares? Future of Vanagon Used Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 31 May 2013 12:03:43 -0600
  ...advantages of keeping and > "carrying" larger parts like these: > > Steering knuckles > brake booster-cluster-frame > steering column > coils > doors, hatch, slider > etc. etc. > > Right...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:37:43 -0700
  ...prime suspects in this > case? �A loose wire in the steering column somewhere? �Bad ignition switch? > I don't want to think badly of...
• Horn strangeness ('82 diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:41:22 -0800
  ...bentley also calls the "transfer case", which is where the steering column input is transferred aft to the rack--this is the right place...
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Sovegjarto
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 21:19:41 +0100
  ...The steering column swung out > when the door opened. It had narrow rear wheels. It was a real neat > little vehicle. I made a...
• regarding choice of H-4 headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 17:35:13 -0600
  ...have had no problems with the bright switch on the steering column. But the right way would involve running a relay off of one...
• Re: More auxilliary heater problems...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:50:38 -0700
  ...glove box and the timer switch lower right side of steering column dash and two fuses in an add on fuse extension on the...
• Re: Wipers and fan go kaput - electrical help please
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:06:19 -0700
  ...to the black/grey pin on the >> connector in the steering column and the wipers work just fine if I >> do that. So perhaps...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 May 2006 19:27:00 -0400
  ...The dual "speed and temperature" switch is mounted to the left of the steering column. Anyway ... I opened mine up and cleaned and reworked...
• Re: Bleeding coolant without a second person?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:20:27 -0400
  ...i would not trust the method as described to provide a solid column of fluid from stem to stern. cracking the lower thermostat housing...
• starting problem
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 19 Oct 2018 08:35:21 -0700
  ...He states that the steering column ignition switch looks fine (not discolored as his experience tells him is usual when the switch is bad...
• Master cyclinder replacement and do you have one to sell/trade
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:13:49 -0500
  ...that I will have to remove the instrument cluster and the column cover but not sure about any of it and can use any...
• Re: Brake Light Switch
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:52:06 -0700
  ...switches (from the top or do I remove the streering wheel > column cover?), and will I have to remove the fluid to remove the...
• Re: Need paint color! Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:12:50 -0800
  ...sticker: > http://www.benplace.com/rejean/rejean8.jpg > (left of steering column) > > Benny > http://www.benplace.com/ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:48:19 -0800
  How many times do we go over this . These are shear off bolts for theft prevention , so that you could not just loosen the...
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 11:56:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...switch, flasher switch, '67 wiper motor and arms (12V-rare), steering column with real good (tight) steering box, I also have a good under...
• Re: Aurgh! Vanagon climate controls make me mental
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 13:52:46 +0000
  ...For the rear heater there is a 3 speed fan switch next to the steering column on the right side. This controls the fan...
• Re: Copy of: Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 23:56:35 -0400 (AST)
  >Where were the digital displays mounted for the BBW 46 CDN Eberspacher >watercooled gas heater? > >Hey Tim Smith - you've got a BBW 46...
• Re: O2 SENSOR IDIOT LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 13:46:23 -0500
  ...The reset switch is > on a small (3-4") located under the steering column area inline of the > odometer cable. > > Gregg Carlen > 85 Westy...