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• Re: parts to use from 88 GL parts van on 82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:19:24 -0800
  ...The power mirrors are mounted using 3 bolts, > while the manual > mirrors only use 2. That will also make switching > the body kit easier...
• 1.9 l bad gound
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:12:36 -0400
  ...body side was good. new, slighly longer connectors, crimped and >soldered onto the original bonding strap (for good measure, along with the >many individual...
• Re: [Syncro] SO's auto hammers into Park at ...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:15:43 -0400
  ...parting out - body gone, parts remain '89 16V GTI w/ toasted motor '86 Scirocco (8 valve w/ auto) - SO's toooo many parts to...
• Re: 1985 Digijet Surging at idle (AFM?)
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 09:06:14 -0500
  ...I checked for vaccuum leaks and found that the gasket between the throttle body and the intake plenum was leaking a bit, also the...
• high lift jack thingy wrapup
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:50:41 +0000
  ...I found it! Also many other things I hadn't remembered I was missing. It's black, made of 1/4 or 3/8s...
• Engine Bay Zip Ties
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 5 Jan 2017 03:18:36 +0000
  ...They are unique with a hole that allows a manufactured stud on the body to slip in and slide over, then you just regular...
• Re: Does anyone live in the SF Bay Area?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:31:37 -0700
  Subject question >Several million Body question > many possabilities known only by elimination - starting with year - engine - fuel type - tranny type - Electrical power source - etc...
• Re: Black knobs on B (?) pillars
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:15:48 -0700
  ...curtain to the body was a good idea. Freedom!!! (and greater utility achieved.) sure wish these rigs came with owners manuels. Sent from Yahoo...
• Re: Stripes?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:47:43 -0400
  ...removing the stripes on Velma prepping her > for body and paint,there were way to many stripes made her look gaudy!! > > Velma 82diesel 1...
• Re: Painting ABS bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:38:00 -0400
  ...new modern ABS body > panels and I need to do that. A little thin on Vanagon content, other than > many Vans have 'fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: wierd bus..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:31:08 -0600
  Yeah, I'm sure I've seen that version in Brazil, but, there's so many that 'they fade into a dream.' Miguel I...
• need advice; transplant into '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 5 May 1997 05:14:47 -0400
  ...Anyway, the interior is in great shape, and the body is almost rust free. So, after skimming many posts about transplants, I'm looking...
• FS: Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 24 May 1999 15:14:12 -0400
  ...Syncro AWD Excellent condition 7 Passenger 92,000 original miles solid body full moon roof 10 Disc Sony CD player 4-speed manual transmission...
• Eurovan list?
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 08:52:11 -0800
  I didn't receive many replies to my question about importing a front engine diesel Transporter or Eurovan. It seems like most of the...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:02:04 EST
  ...The 2.1 and many VW 1.9 rebuilds > need the later plenum chamber to fit on the case correctly. The throttle > valves are...
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 17:59:38 -0700
  ...I assume the plastic ones were useable in their respective >vehicles because they were encased in the body metal and wouldn't work for...
• Re: � � � Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:05:23 EDT
  As Chris indicates, I did the install and it has worked perfectly for many years. The front air duct was probably not photographed because...
• diesel to gas swaps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 18:14:25 -0500
  ...motor, the intake manifold is A1, not sure about the throttle body, the exhaust is the stock diesel from manifold to muffler, and the...
• Re: Transportation for a Transmission?????
  Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:08:30 -0500
  ...It weighs 180 lbs (much heavier than a manual trans) unpacked which is over the 150 lbs weight limit for ground UPS. (When I...
• Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 12:59:46 -0700
  ...alistair On 2012-11-01, at 9:21 AM, Mike B wrote: > Many VW components use normal round-shaped o-rings. They start out...
• Re: Subscribe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 18:40:20 -0800
  ...If you prefer, you can use LISTSERV through its web interface at http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe (the full manuals can...
• Femco drain valve was Re: Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:47:54 -0800
  ...Lazy mans way to oil changes-Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve > I dont why I never heard of these little gadgets > http://www.fumotovalve...
• Re: WTB: Manual-style throttle bolt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:05:30 -0400
  ...on the throttle body by a pin. See >> http://www.altavistaaudio.com/Westy/crusing.html - I have circled the >> pin. >> >> Manual transmission versions use...
• Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:47:56 -0800
  ...setup when the engine is on?, or maybe more actually...) How many batteries were in the HMMWV? Do you know their total amp hours...
• LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
  Available: '70 Panel Van, original condition, very good body, new windshield, no floor or body rust; $1900. Ed Hoffmann, 3303 Florida Circle, Costa Mesa...
• Re: Color Codes for 86 Westy Syncro. HELP!
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 10:11:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...tried to search the > archives , but came up empty handed , my body man is attempting to assure me > that if I only bring in...
• Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 20:29:15 -0700
  ...For multiple conductor connections as many of the FI ones are, nonconductive makes sense. In my case, I find any of the FI connectors...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 14:23:13 -0400
  ...take it for bodywork. > On 08-Dec-2019, at 13:55, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi listers - like many of you I...
• my new bus pics - trip report
  Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 14:08:13 -0700
  ...Different body style than im used to, but same old motor. My first reaction is that the handling is much different. It feels a...
• Re: Garbage Truck Camper?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:57:12 -0600
  ...I'm going to build one for next year's burning man. Now if I > can only find a good used garbage truck... > > On...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
  ...No rust except small surface rust at the fender well >>> body damage. Interior is in excellent condition with no tears or >>> stains. Bentley Manual...
• Re: Is there a Chevrolet list?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 15:52:12 -0800
  ...Sitting in Felix this noon looking at a pristine interior, straight and clean body and superb suspension, was thinking about the eighth engine replacement...
• Jumping Grommets!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 18 May 2000 07:39:28 -0500
  ...each grill has two fingers that go into holes into the body flange, and the holes have grommets to snug up the fingers... anyhow...
• Wheels & spacers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:19:44 +1200
  Hansen Motorsport, German manufacturer of kits for fitting Porsche brakes to T3s, also sells wheels (felgen) and wheel-spacers (distanzsceiben). Unfortunately their website <www...
• part numbers for intake system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:59:34 -0700
  ...The four air intake hoses for each cylinder is part # n903 052 01 item number 21, and throttle body gasket part # 025 133 073...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:57:38 EST
  ...man > they are ugly cars. > > Im sorry, what does "eastern thing" mean? Merkurs didnt succumb to rust. they actually had pretty good body integrity...
• Re: I4 Engine mounting
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:18:37 -0400
  ...The rear of the Vanagon is then lighter on the > rear suspension and the body creeps up. I bet you're right. Why that...
• Vanagon ?Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:23:14 -0800
  ...They are fairly plentiful, but manual trans ones seem a bit rare and the supercharged ones (160hp vs 130hp na) are rare also. Many...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 12:37:17 -0700
  ...I was thinking I might remove the oil breather, alternator, coolant > manifold if required. The engine runs but I might end up parting it...
• price of an '86 synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 08:17:00 -0500
  ...stripe at mid-body -still holds a polish (no sun fading) -minor rust (paint bubbling/flaking; no holes) on some body seams -one minor...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:18:14 -0700
  ...Ben On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:38:57 -0700, VW Doka <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >How many hours? And what is your...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:17:52 -0600
  ...I'm adjusting the throttle switch as outlined in the manuals... first loosening the set screw (left) and then adjusting with the adjustment screw...
• induction noise or vacuum leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Terry
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:52:21 -0800
  ...and throttle body valve. I have sprayed the engine (during idle) with starter fluid, especially around the vacuum connections and intake manifold, and observed...
• Owners Survey ... why not? :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:50:17 -0600
  ...b. manual 5-speed c. automatic d. Other (specify _______________________) 7. What FIVE attributes especially influenced your decision to buy the bus? a. body configuration...
• Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private? (Very litte Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - B Monk
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:53:57 -0800
  ...Dynacorp now produces a complete 67 Mustang body overseas. They also make several other bodies. They not only reproduced the body they also took...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:30:53 -0800
  ...that somebody > hasn't fitted new > locks since the van was manufactured. > > Also I think there are code numbers on the lock cylinders > that...
• Re: Who makes these racks?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 17:21:45 +0000
  ...These racks are the Rolls Royce of racks for many different vehicles. They are light, very strong, and can be outfitted with many different...
• Re: '53 Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 95 12:58:14 EDT
  ...It turns out it actually is a '54, unfortunately he sold 4 of the 16" wheels at Mannasas last weekend, he still has 1...
• Anyone Want a '65 single cab?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 10:50:54 -0800 (PST)
  ...Mitch) * '65 single cab * no smog! * double cargo doors! * pretty straight body, gates are decent - he can get you new gates if you want...
• Phoenix trip
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:59:04 -0700
  ...I see many car-show trophys in his future. All in all an interesting trip (except for the 4 hours of driving :-). -Dyer
• buses for sale: split-windows (from Hemmings)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:32:47 CDT
  ...205) 362-8482 (Talladega, AL) 1963 panel bus, ex-runner, needs body work, $1,500 firm (215) 862-9624 (PA) 1963 Deluxe micro bus...
• Splittie 4 Sale: year unknown
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 09:45:27 -0600
  ...From what I could see (70 MPH) it appeared to have a pretty good body. Don't know much about the mechanical. I just...
• Re: [DIESEL] [Diesel] Injector Pump is leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Milo
  Sat, 20 Oct 2001 13:25:43 -0500
  ...But I know that's the side of the pump that's dirty - I'll get out my manuals, search the archives, and see...
• Re: Bay window & Vanagon jack points?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 00:57:23 EDT
  ...91 GL then you will crack the fiberglass body moulding too.. i wonder how many folks who have added fiberglass skirts or bought a...
• Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:09:39 EDT
  ...And lastly, raise your darn prices on bodywork!!, find the average rate for bodywork in your area and charge $10 MORE an hour than...
• Re: Dometic condensation drain
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:33:39 -0400
  ...Interesting that nothing was mentioned in the Dometic manual. The camper manual only mentioned "To drain accumulated water due to normal condensation, open the...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:20:26 +1200
  ...A REALLY practical vehicle has to be able to carry big loads yet seat people in an enclosed body. This means a van. To...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:40:43 -0700
  ...that occurred in the >> Vanagons imported to NA over the years. Many examples of Vanagons from the >> earlier years were the basic configuration. No...
• Re: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:34:03 -0500
  I, too have kicked many VW windows out from the inside. Sometimes, the glass has gone flying and landed on the ground unbroken, when...
• Re: Painting Pop-Top?
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 10:47:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Adjunct Assistant Professor Assistant Director Human Dimensions of Resource Management Office of Information Technologies Department of Forestry & Help Desk Services Wildlife Management - - - - - - - - - - - - - A 117...