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• Re: Power Window Problem
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 14:31:07 -0800
  ...I pulled off both passsenger and driver side >panels >to see if there is a disconnected wire, but everything seems OK. > >When I click...
• Re: Pzwo lower grille foglights NLA
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:41:05 -0800
  ...I would absolutely never drive with them turned on on a clear night. -Jon
• Re: 86 Auto Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 12:26:44 -0400
  ...I have to replace the seals again between the final drive and tranny so I may look at this soon. I'll keep you...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:01:06 -0600
  ...i finally inserted a small scrap of paper between the dimmer/resistor and called it a night. next day got on the phone to...
• Transmission FAQ From Germany Machine Translated
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:57:18 -0500
  ...Final drive Behind the clutch bell is the case of the final drive with the differential. It concerns here a winkeltrieb, whereby the small...
• Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 14:12:53 -0400
  ...Finally for the adventurous, take a small flat bladed screw driver and gentle press against the spring loaded valve inside the inlet. You should...
• Re: Wipers - Go/No-Go
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:34:37 -0700
  ...Got to my destination just as the rain tapered off, > but the wipers were still running in the final moments as I parked. > Turned...
• Re: tire question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 17:34:20 -0700
  ...http://www.volkswagen.org/tiresize.htm Vanagon Synro final drive is 4.86 and 4th gear is .85 At 06:16 6/1/98...
• Re: Thermostats at Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:32:21 -0700
  ...It seems that the final consensus was that the FI is optimized for 87 degrees, and unless you have a very marginal cooling system...
• Stranded - my first heartbreak
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 4 Dec 2006 18:36:09 -0500
  It finally happened: my first breakdown. I'm currently stranded on a busy thoroughfare in Baltimore. I had just rounded an exit ramp, uphill...
• Re: Automatic Transmission alternatives..help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 21:29:51 EST
  ...paper gaskets and the big "O" ring where the transmission and final drive mate...You SHOULD have an array of selective washers and measure...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 21:09:00 -0500
  ...Drove out the driveway and sure enough it wouldn't shift into 2nd. Baked off the gas and she went into 2nd, then third...
• Westy Driver Sighted in South Florida!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:55:20 -0500
  ...me).</FONT></P> <P><FONT face=Verdana>I will post my final fix once I'm back on the road -- these intermittent problems are...
• Re: Rearview Camera Cable Routing
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:03:13 -0400
  ...I've had this mirror/nav system for about 2 years now and am just finally getting the rearview part finally hooked up. Just...
• Re: Advice about buying a bug
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:06:44 -0500
  ...owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally had 12 volts...
• Re: @!**&*%^$**#@$ % Computer!!
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:24:18 -0400
  ...hours spent struggling with it all - then I crashed! Finally > re-formatted all the drives, re-installed all the software, and that > worked. At...
• Free parts: Garage cleaning wrapup.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 19:20:28 -0400
  ...5.5 Final drive and gas bellhousing. (As stock in European 1600cc gas, or same ratio as European TD except the bellhousing is different...
• How to swap tranny bellhousing and input shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:59:40 -0700
  Hi all, I have *finally* found time to pull the transmission out of my diesel westy in preparation of replacing it with a different...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2022 09:35:25 -0600
  ...It's off in any drive gears. > > > > > > Any idea about why this is happening? > > > > > > Thanks > > > > >
• Re: Synthetic gear oil recommendations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 21:49:51 -0800
  ...these might be an alternative to a Vanagon transmission is the final drive can be flipped over to make it run in "reverse". - I...
• Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
  I have finally finished getting together the kit for putting the inline 4-cylinder motor (Jetta, Golf, Scirocco) into a waterboxer Vanagon. Most of...
• rear window defogger wire path?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 16:52:00 -0600
  I'm finally checking out the rear hatch goodies on my '87 syncro Westy that I bought 5 months ago.... The rear wiper motor...
• Re: New Vanagon Parts Inventory System
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 16:29:44 -0500
  ...inventory > system!!! > > -[;<)> > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > > Stan Wilder wrote: > > > After evaluating several inventory control systems we finally > settled on > > one that has proven...
• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 17:57:59 -0700
  ...Compare final drive ratios with the factory offerings for your engine. Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia diesel
• rebuilt transmission leaking
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 00:33:21 -0400
  I just had my transmission rebuilt and finally got it back in my 1982 Westy tonight. Filled it up with fluid and the damn...
• Re: sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:43:14 -0400
  ...window (still installed), and reinstall the good latch using a screw driver bit and a pair of pliers as the "tool." I did see...
• Re: transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:35:20 -0400
  ...I finally ended up renting a transmission jack for $11. It made it much easier for a one man job. Don't know where...
• Re: What tires for 91 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:15:30 -0700
  ...I though I had an all new vehicle when I finally got the right tires on it. And no longer waiting for a set...
• Re: Michelin 205/70 14 Tire Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:53:28 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver David Wilhite wrote: > Guys, > > I just recently installed a set of alloys with a full set of Michelin class...
• Re: Fresh from a Westfalia campout
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 31 May 2004 15:25:18 EDT
  ...It finally started to leak enough that it dripped down onthe clutch causing the clutch to slip a bit. The residue from it evaporating...
• Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:21:00 -0500
  Hey list, I finally got my new (to me) van earlier this week. Picked up a 90 Westy to replace my 85 Westy that...
• Clear the Sidewalks! He's Mobile Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 12:09:20 -0400
  ...I installed the half-shafts (Oh the joy of using a 2' non-ratcheing torque wrench under a bus)and went to drive it...
• Re: Driver's Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 14:26:32 -0700
  ...Drivers Side Door Latch Removal w/ Door Closed? I have been battling the door lock on my 84 Westy for months now & have not...
• Remembering our first bus
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 18:42:45 -0700
  ...Sadly, when we got a westy it got driven less and less and finally passed it on with a lousey trade. Immediately regretted it...
• My auto transmission troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:46:35 -0400
  ...It's always had a little leakage that appeared to be gear oil coming from the pan and the place where the final drive...
• Re: Battery Problems- Slow Cranking
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 12 May 2010 12:54:28 -0400
  ...Once it finally catches it runs great. If i drive it >> for >> more then 10 minutes, it will put enough of a charge into...
• Radiator fan problem 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:26:19 -0400
  ...There is 13 volts present there, though, when the van is running. -inspected the large resistor behind the drivers side headlight. Visually it seems...
• Re: Frozen axle nuts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 18:42:07 -0500
  ...One final thing to try. Once I had a problem nut on an airplane. I discharged a CO2 extinguisher on it and dropped the...
• Westy cover and outside storage recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 12:51:26 -0400
  Well - we finally purchased a new car, an Audi A4 quattro, to replace the old 88 Camry with 280k miles. 'She- who-must-be...
• Fuel Pump Wos.......
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:40:30 -0400
  After 3 years I finally was able to afford to send my 86 GL to a real VW shop. It was running best ever...
• Multi-use Vanagon - GL to Camper and back to GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:29:59 -0600
  ...I thought for a long time I might install a pop-top on it, but finally decided against that. I would like to ad...
• Re: Correct Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 05:40:24 -0700
  The DK and DM share the same gear ratios except for the final drive. The DM diesel 4 speed is essentially an aircooled transmission...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:21:06 -0800
  ...Syncro Double Slider Panel Van >> >> It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I've >> finally got my double...
• Start/No Start 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 08:01:02 -0700
  ...On the second to final attempt, all I could hear was a 'click' and what sounded as a weak battery. I waited about 2min...
• Re: Propane Tanks---
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:25:29 -0800
  ...I'd love to finally sell it if someone up here in the NW is interested. I also have the in-cabinet battery charger...
• Re: speedometer accuracy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 May 2013 18:29:57 -0700
  ...the only [DOT] requirement is that the speedometer indicate a higher speed than is being driven." The '84 & '85 are the worst, as much...
• Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:44:54 -0700
  ...When folded out, the rear bed has always had a 3/4" - 1" gap on the driver side between bed bottom and storage frame...
• RE: '80 Vanagon getting chopped.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 16:11:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1000 miles on it. > <snip> >My roommate finally finished cutting up his car in the driveway, so I get >to move the Vanagon in...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Lube Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 11:44:43 -0300
  ...Me too! <snip> > >VW in its official obscure literature indicates that synthetic is OK for the >front final drive unit but does not list...
• Mud Flap - Drivers Side 83.5
  Historical mailing list
  21 May 97 10:27:00 -0700
  ...a week ago or so, and I apologize for bringing it back up, but my mud flap finally broke off. I think I'll...
• Re: Crashworthyness
  Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
  Sat, 2 May 1998 16:51:45 +0100
  ...I've finally been able to lay my hands on the crash-test report I mentioned in an earlier post. In short: A Volvo...
• 81 Westy For Sale ?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 27 May 1998 14:46:28 -0500
  ...Once the van gets awoken from its slumber, I will take a test drive and give a report to the List. What is this...
• Finally got me a westy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kirk and Becky Stock
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 16:13:22 -0800
  ...I brought two friends with me to share the 15 hour drive, but I enjoyed it so much I drove 12 of the 15...
• TDI in the Paris-Dakar Rally?
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 11:17:19 -0800
  I was watching the final show on the Dakar Rally 2001 on Speedvision last night and I noticed that there was a "VW Buggy...
• minor fixup...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 08:50:09 -0800
  ...Hi All, Been having driveability probs, bad idle, stumbles on accel, bucking at speed, and some shut downs. After cleaning up the dual relays...
• Re: Nokian tire opinions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 10:20:01 EDT
  ...I've driven behind the van and there's no noticable issue with camber, etc. But the treads feel like a Vibram sole bent...
• Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:34:58 -0600
  ...I got my bumper stop from Camelback VW in Phoenix, AZ Regards, John Rodgers 88 Gl Driver Wade Murphy wrote: >The sliding door on...
• Re: High altitude starting problem, aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 11:39:58 -0600
  ...I have an '81 aircooled since new and have driven it many times to ski in the Rockies. Cold and 10,000 feet. It...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:34:03 -0600
  ...and we did a test drive.  If he would have insisted on that checklist I would have driven him either back to the airport...
• Re: 1977 bus
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 01:31:44 -0500 (EST)
  ...The engine is a 2.0 fuel injected. > > My question is (finally) should I just junk this thing, or is it worth > something to...