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  • how is the gas pedal affixed?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:34:41 -0700
    ...On inspection, the pedal had come loose from the floor. The pedal looks like this: http://a248.e.akamai.net/origin-cdn.volusion.com...
  • Re: front floor mats
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:24:09 -0600
    ...all, some of the edges are really bent upwards by the floor configuration. They must fit another vehicle and they are close enough to...
  • Re: The "NEW WEST", have a look...
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Wed, 17 Apr 2002 16:29:13 -0400
    ...It's a fairly open floor plan, designed to compete with our beloved Eurobago. A bed is available for the pop up. It can...
  • Re: Slide-in seat accessories wanted
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:34:24 -0400
    There is s piece of steel about one inch square that holds the rails to the floor; there is another similar piece that sits...
  • syncro stickshift
    Historical mailing list - rob wilke
    Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:05:07 -0600
    ...the stuff that starts at the knob and goes thru the floor to hook up with the shaft going ot the rear, is this...
  • FS 2500cc Alcohol Injected Turbo VW Motor (eBay)
    Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 22:23:33 -0500
    2500cc Alcohol Injected Turbo VW Motor Item #287605674 It makes almost 400 HP! If you could fit it under the floor, I reckon you...
  • Re: RUBBERS!! who has rubber front vanagon floormats? vendors?
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:56:52 -0800
    I found mine at the wrecking yard. Buck a piece! Sorry, guess I'm braggin' a bit. I love a good deal though! : ) Julianna...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:52:15 -0500
    While we are at it, don't forget the washer tank. (left front floor under the carpet) and the master cylinder/clutch reservoir (behind...
  • WTB: Rear table post, Socket;
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:00:44 +0000
    ...Missing the Socket part that connets the table post to the metal angle piece attached to the floor in the lower rearward cabinet. Anyone...
  • Re: Floor Board Rustout
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 26 May 2012 22:08:46 -0400
    ...jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Floor board has rusted through on 'Ol Red where the gas pedal attaches > to the floor. Got a spot about...
  • Re: [SPAM] the bus friendly house (LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:27:36 -0400
    ...Since the floors were :::exposed, stained concrete, no problem w/ oil or coolant dripping on the :::floors! ::: :::Alas, he still doesn't have a...
  • Re: propane lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:31:48 -0700
    ...Is the > foam sandwiched between the 2 plates or is it placed against the floor. > Also, the foam I have is kinda beat up...
  • Re: alt. & OXS lights freaky
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 Jan 1997 14:57:05 -0600
    ...It happened to me this past summer...after each rain storm, there was a small puddle on each floormat. A short in your wiring...
  • Re: Center Seat Removal
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Sat, 24 Oct 1998 18:28:49 -0700
    ...I removed the four bolts that appeared to obviously hold the seat to the floor, but the seat won't budge. Like it's...
  • Puking clutch cylinder on '81
    Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
    Thu, 2 May 2002 10:03:05 -0500
    I noticed some fluid on my floormat beneath the pedal assembly the other day. Lo and behold, about five minutes into my trip to...
  • Rubber Floor Mats
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:46:20 -0400
    Guys, Do to the difficult nature of finding decent rubber floor mats for Vanagons, I have thought about producing my own. I make a...
  • brake pedal going to floor
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:53:42 -0800
    When I am stopped at a light and press my brake pedal, it will go down to the floor. It does this very slowly...
  • Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:22:20 -0600
    ...Mine goes along the floor in that seam between the floor and bulkhead. By the way, I notice the heater in the pic is...
  • Re: Middle seat again
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:17:11 -0800
    ...There are > > holes in the floor and the owners just bolted the seat with 4 bolts. > > > > so I need the rails installed. > > > > Janet Sanford...
  • Re: Winters in the van... HYDRONIC HEAT
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:31:59 -0500
    ...I think you would find it difficult to duplicate a thermal mass on the floor of you van. Regular concrete is too heavy but...
  • Re: Easter van playing.
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 09:44:21 -0700
    ...What A/C in the UK? Well alright >then, I actually cut the cab floor out, but it would probably be the >same effect...
  • Need 3 Westy tent poles
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 29 Jun 1995 14:07:00 CST6CDT
    ...I bought a Westy tent, the Add-a-room one with a floor. Canvas and floor in very nice shape. also fairly clean but...
  • Re: Possible New Bus
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Tue, 19 Sep 1995 15:24:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Front floors have some rust, can't see cargo floor (see > under heading "good") > > Good: Its a double door, only 1 piece of glass...
  • POR-15 or Eastwood's Corroless
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 May 96 11:14:31 PST
    Been considering getting some POR-15 for my floorpan since I've heard good things about it on the list. I have some Oxysolv...
  • Re: Power steering leak !!? Nope CLUTCH!!
    Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 16:39:34 +0000
    ...follow the steering column to the floor it enters a doughnut > > shaped unit right at the floor. this is where the fluid is coming...
  • Re: Where do I place the floor jack ?
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 18:06:16 -0400
    ...of metal beneath a vehicle is a suitable purchase for their floor jacks. Now, just visualize the powertrain of a Vanagon. Is the chassis...
  • Re: soundproofing and seat tracks, ad nauseum
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:32:13 -0600
    ...Raw Materials and Springs>Rubber and Foam Rubber > recommend a sealent for the bolt-ends that stick through the floor Just use the Silicone...
  • Re: adding a seam rust to my homepage for others feeling rust pain
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:24:32 -0400
    ...I had rust there also.While you got all that stuff out, get a piece of sound proofing material from the floor of a...
  • Re: Will the bolts hold the center seat?
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:55:42 EST
    ...I punched holes in the floor covering (I also installed rubber matting) to fit the standoffs then attached the rails on top of them...
  • Re: GoWesty Rubber Center Floor Mat for Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Thu, 7 Dec 2006 20:58:25 -0500
    ...Busesbythebeach.com On 12/7/06, Dr.Chris <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I am thinking of buying a GoWesty Rubber Center Floor...
  • SA inner Highbeams Cutout Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Mon, 5 May 2014 11:19:08 -0700
    I recall someone posted about selecting SA Grill inner highbeams, using a cutout circuit and maybe floor-mounted foot switch. Anyone have a link...
  • Re: Oil pressure -- normal range?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 9 Apr 2011 16:25:23 -0700
    re My gauge is mounted in the dash, under the radio, near the floor. Works for me, but is not line of sight, by...
  • Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 7 Oct 1994 12:38:21 -0700 (PDT)
    Glue gun! Great idea Scott! (have you every glued a quarter onto the floor at work? I know its kinda childish, but its sorta...
  • oil pressure relief valve
    Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:26:44 +0200
    ...All that I pushed upwards against the screw head with a floor jack. Good luck ! Michael 80 westy 86 7-seater 86 Quantum
  • My left foot
    Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 13:55:24 -0330
    ...How would I start to locate the leak ? I'm sure that water drips down from above as sometimes when it rains, my floormat...
  • 93 EV Interior
    Historical mailing list - Robert W Cleary
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 16:59:37 -0500
    is it an MV? All I really need are cupholders (the boat store's don't fit right) and the floor mats. Also, if...
  • Re: ECU
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Feb 2001 00:37:24 EST
    ...Following Darrell's advise, I beat my ECU against the garage floor. The van > LOL! sorry , i just had to laugh.. you're joking...
  • Re: Any Horn Experts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:00 -0400
    There is a ground wire for the horn located at the lower part (near the floor) of the steering column. You will need to...
  • Re: Internal cargo hooks
    Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
    Tue, 10 Feb 2004 12:23:17 -0800
    ...I then use a cargo net intended for use in a pickup to secure any loads on the bed or even on the floor.
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
    Wed, 20 Oct 2004 15:55:26 -0700
    Ive noticed that most all of the noise in my cabin while driving comes from directly underneath the main floor, from the tranny. I...
  • Replacement Carpet - OEM?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:20:00 -0800
    The carpet pieces in the front of a Vanagon are somehow (heat?) moulded to fit the curves of the wheel wells and floor. Are...
  • Re: OUCH - Vanagon Doka crash test
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:05:05 -0400
    ...all the support and crumple zone stuff has been cut out of the front and the floor. Mike Todd Last wrote: > Wonder how fast...
  • Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Mon, 22 May 2023 16:16:47 -0500
    ...Will I find the floor rusted out? Could I bolt it through the floor as a temporary fix? >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> Jeff >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
  • cleaning floor mats/head liner/package rack
    Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
    Mon, 29 Apr 1996 23:47:16 -0400 (EDT)
    I am wondering if anyone has any tips on cleaning floor mats. I have the big rubber mat up front and completely covering that...
  • Re: How do I remove the middle seat?
    Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:53:39 -0400
    ...I lack the middle seat, but have > the floor tracks. Since I have never looked at how it is fitted to > the tracks, I...
  • Re: WTB 83 diesel heater cover
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:41:23 -0800
    ...The approach I would use would be to remove that black plastic floor duct entirely and then use the heater cover you have. The...
  • Re: 5th Seat Installation Instructions Help Needed
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Tue, 28 May 2002 09:12:06 -0700
    ...i cut pocket cuts into my floor (only as long as needed for the tracks to bolt down properly and allow seat installation), and...
  • Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
    ...255 887 225C - above floor mounting plate, both sides, 2 required, $13.92 ea. 255 887 225 - below floor mounting plate, left side, $15...
  • Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:12:04 -0800
    ...the only real way to do it is with a floor jack, which gives you 'both' .......up down control, and 'move away' movement. I...
  • Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Mon, 22 May 2023 04:56:26 -0400
    ...Will I find the floor rusted out? Could I bolt it through the floor as a temporary fix? > > > > Thanks > > Jeff > > > > Sent from my iPhone
  • Using Shore Power in the Westy was Quality Inverters
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:14:01 -0700
    ...For those that missed it, the 110 VAC from outside the van comes to two outlets, the one down by the floor where the...
  • Re: A mod to make Felder's eyes bleed
    Historical mailing list - Casey
    Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:21:26 -0700
    ...to get some flack for this flooring mod, already taken some from friends. >>> >>> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/vanagon-carpaccio-flooring/ >>> >>> Alistair >>
  • Shifter clik
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:45:41 -0500
    ...Not a grind, sounds like down in the linkage box below the front floor, I don't think the noise is being transmitted from...
  • Re: Middle Seat Availability? - Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 19 Aug 1998 10:02:04 -0700
    ...The WRONG, and available seat clamps onto removable studs that protrude from the floor. The CORRECT seat that I am desperately seeking has hooks...
  • Re: Please check your Van for this.
    Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 21:59:20 EST
    ...Next pick up the heavy 1/2" thick floor insulation board. Take your hand under there and wipe the floor. I would guess from...
  • Re: water system question
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 09:34:40 EDT
    ...I just > finished pulling all of the cabinets and I found lots > of mold and mildew on the floor boards (between the > metal floor...
  • flex plate... end play .. spark plug wires... jack adapters .... and other questions...
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Wed, 5 May 2004 18:05:50 -0400
    ...any know if the floor jack adapters for air cooled engines fit our watercooled engines? the bottom seems to be the same size.. i...
  • Re: Coolant Drip!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:38:59 -0700
    > > I just noticed a few drips of coolant on the garage floor under the oil > filter. I noticed a drip on the base of...
  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:57:04 -0400
    ...camping accessories? :::> :::>Uh, put it on the floor, Tom. Am I missing something here? Or are you? ::: :::Isn't your sink/fridge/etc. behind...
  • Re: Reaching skylight knob
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:05:35 -0700
    ...I like to keep the floor uncluttered though, it being somewhat small, so most floor items get moved outside when camping. -- Mike "Rocket J...