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• Re: Hatch Lock Extensions Now Available for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 29 Sep 2001 23:49:52 EDT
  ...The Vanagon hatch lock extensions are a new product for us. The fact that they are available from a top quality manufacturer in Germany...
• Body Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:24:03 -0700
  ...I need the following parts: - Rear Hatch - Fiberglass Rear Bumper, complete set up, or just the main middle section, and/or the left side...
• More bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 17:19:37 -0500
  ...I could see air bubbles moving along in plastic tubing hung just under the lip of engine hatch. Tubing is in segments with various...
• F.S. 86 Syncro GL (N. Ca.)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:31:24 EST
  For Sale 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL 2.1L,154K, White non-camper paint & Body OK, dent in rear hatch and bumper Needs work $3...
• hatch lock stick(some vana content)
  Historical mailing list - KG KG
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:13:42 -0600
  Hi list, I am having some trouble with the hatch lock on the winter car, the 85 Golf. Sometimes it locks and unlocks easily...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 09:43:18 EDT
  ...take your time, and don't mess your hatch panel up.. chris . PS: to my previous post; Good point Chris, In the end, after...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:01:30 -0700
  ...I cannot locate the Vanagon.com article about using PVC tube to slide into place to hold up my hatchback> Ideas...better idea.....that...
• <for sale> rear hatch, 1981 - 1987 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 01:12:20 -0400 (EDT)
  Must sell . . . rust free. No glass. Blue. In N.C. $100.00. email
• FS: third rear brake light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:20:54 EST
  i got one for sale. mounts at top rear of hatch. $30 chris [text/html]
• FS: Vanagon rear hatch screen - $25, fits all vanagons.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 03:03:45 EDT
  subj sez it all. first $25 takes it. chris [text/html]
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:05:04 -0700
  ...Well, before I got > around to modifying the carrier, I installed an aluminum tube section to do > the old hatch prop hack. > > And yes...
• Re: pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:37:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...btw the "back" door is the rear hatch that i was referring to the bottom line is that anytime i can find cheap exact...
• Re: Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:56:08 -0500
  ...Emblems > > I was fiddling on the rear hatch today and noticed something odd... > > On my 1986 Vanagon GL, the "Vanagon GL" emblem is just...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:05:05 -0700
  ...Loren has another additive in the picture--the gizmo that lets the rear hatch stay open a little but securely locked. Steve at Eurocampers...
• Re: Paulchen Rack System For Sale
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 12:13:56 -0800
  ...Paulchen Rack System For Sale PAULCHEN RACK SYSTEM FOR SALE Fits most Vanagon Rear Hatches Setup For 4 Bicycles & Skis Locks To Rear Hatch...
• Re: Back with chile
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 19:26:38 -0700
  ...tim in san jose > >Hey everyone, >Back from Hatch, excellent trip. Details later. >I ended up with a half bag (20 pounds unroasted) of...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:56:53 EDT
  In a message dated 9/9/03 2:07:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, killer_jupiter@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Move to California. Get lazy...
• Re: VW logo break light
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:12:18 -0700
  ...I think I'll put mine inside, on the small shelf at the top of the hatch opening. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "rgolen" <rgolen...
• Re: Rear Hatch lock assembly
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:54:23 -0500
  On 3/5/07, Chris Snyder <Ccsvanagon@wmconnect.com> wrote: > Good afternoon listees, > > I am in need of the complete rear hatch lock assembly...
• Re: Headlight grill/hatch light switch
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:19:16 -0700
  ...Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@comcast.net> wrote: > I've never seen that hatch light switch on a van before. > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:21:58 -0800
  ...Looking through the ETKA the other day for some obscure part, I came across an optional locking device for the rear license plate hatch...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:16 -0700
  ...It is better suited for low sloping hatchbacks and trunks than a van. The shape puts the load on the top of the hatch...
• Re: Rear hatch vibration Why all vanagon sound alike
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:27:59 -0700
  ...12:37: > > > > > > Hi Eric - > > > > > > I have a rubberized outdoor carpet that sits flat between the rear > cushion > > > and the hatch. It covers most of...
• Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:16:07 -0700
  ...front doors, hatch. Off white-gray colour, black panels. There may be a few small parts missing but they're in pretty good shape...
• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:28:50 -0500
  ...There doesn't appear to be more than a thick vinyl (maybe with a heavy backing) on the rear hatch interior panel. But I...
• Re: Rear Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:25:31 -0500
  > Planning on replacing the rear hatch struts on my 91 Carat > soon. Any input on brands and or vendors would be appreciated. I recommend...
• Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 17:50:56 -0600
  ...The one I had that I used to strap to the rear hatch was a Thule. You can adjust them to fit the back...
• re:Vanagon rear hatch bug screen
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 May 1996 15:44:34 -0300 (ADT)
  ...unfortunate previous experience with Sacramento River Killer >Mosquitoes, use the rear hatch bug screen with CAUTION! At least on my >'83, the bottom of...
• Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:13:45 -0800
  > I had a mysterious oil leak that would lightly spray the rear hatch. It turned out that the nut that held the oil-cooler...
• Re: Rear wiper removal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 00:12:04 -0800
  ...Anyway, first remove the wiper arm from the outside of the hatch. Then remove the three bolts on the triangular metal bracket that holds...
• Rear Hatch tent
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 May 2004 18:28:30 -0600
  We have a rear hatch tent that will fit the Vanagon or EuroVan. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=2278923 We have...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 14:27:22 -0500
  ...4 of them.. � � take your time, and don't mess your hatch panel up.>> Finesse and the right tool pays off in the long...
• Squeaky strut
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:38:53 +0000
  Did anyone receive my message about my squeaky hatch struts? Dave B.the Boston one This is a test
• Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:07:29 -0800
  ...Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:47 PM Hey Folks-- I'm hatching a plan to save some money on the shipping of the GoWesty...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:18:44 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener I used a pretty low tech approach.  Not very pretty but effective.  I hope you can see...
• Keys from code
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 May 2022 22:02:39 -0400
  ...The original keys felt very loose and in fact the rear hatch lock was very tricky to use. Now, the rear hatch lock works...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:34:36 -0700
  Where you finding that fabled $69 rear hatch tent? No such thing listed at <http://www.busdepot.com/awnings-tents-and-add-a-rooms...
• Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:36:16 -0500
  ...Rear hatch doesn't respond to either. Yikes? On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>wrote: > BenT...
• Re: Wire routing for PDL in rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:13:50 -0800
  ...I used deductive reasoning and a listmember's confirmative support to determine that the rear hatch actuator wiring originates on the passenger side, behind...
• Re: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:09:37 -0500
  ...How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL > Hi all! > > I am having a bi*&% of a time...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:14:27 -0700
  ...Don't forget, if you "weigh" your hatch, that it's not a 1:1 ratio because of the strut angle (and whatever other...
• Re: Rear hatch release thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 7 Feb 2019 17:01:48 -0600
  ...This lets those of us without a rear hatch release have one. > > > > I’m looking forward to this. I like the idea for safety...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:26:23 -0700
  ...noisy hatch struts > > So, am I the only one who has experienced this problem?Noone has any > comments// > Is anyone getting this or my...
• RE: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Aug 94 9:13:00 PDT
  ...Unfortunately, that means that lots of good stuff goes to waste since they're not apt to save doors, rear hatches, engine hatches, and...
• Vanagon Emergency Rear Door Exit
  Historical mailing list
  03 Sep 96 09:54:43 PDT
  ...The back hatch was also frozen. Anyway, when we got our 'new' bus, an '80, the thought of being over on the passenger side...
• noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:16:52 +0000
  ...Hi all.One of my hatch struts has started making a horrible squeaking noise. A loud noise.  I tried greasing the lower attachment point...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:04:02 -0400
  Guesses are good! I’m pretty baffled by my hatch hinges. Fingers crossed I don’t have to figure them out in the future...
• Rear Hatch Glass
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 20:04:03 +0000
  Just wanted to give you all a heads up on a rear hatch glass issue. Some numbskull's shot out my rear window with...
• Re: jack under driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Mon, 25 May 1998 16:19:37 -0400
  ...I just dont see this happening!:) The hatch hinges to the rear, so it itself gets in the way (and it wont fold back...
• RE. Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:56:33 -0600
  >> >> Also missing an item unique to the '91, the interior latch release on the >> rear hatch..... >> >Interesting. I've never seen one of those...
• Re: Anybody know if this Type rear hatch is stock?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:35:44 -0700
  ...but it looks like > a > late split or bay bus rear hatch? Could be a SA or Brazilian model? > > Tom B. The guy said...
• Rear Cushion Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 13:49:04 EST
  what's the best way to wash the liner that covers the rear hatch cushion? thanks,\ joe 1986 vanagon
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:28:25 -0400
  > I need to buy new rear hatch struts for an 86 Vanagon we are > fixing up. Gowesty says they have the right combo but...
• Re: Engine Comartment Lid
  Historical mailing list - All of Us
  Sat, 25 Nov 2000 20:01:47 -0600
  ...The hatches used on the 1980 through 1983 Air-cooled models were stamped metal with a rubberized surface on the top and insulation on...
• Re: Locked out
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:52:30 -0700
  ...In an EARLY Vanagon, with > the exception of the rear hatch, there is no way to lock the > door and then close it. > > Therefore...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:03:54 -0700
  ...wrote: > Hello list, > > I am trying to get a new rear hatch lock for my 1987 2 wd wolfburg with the centrol locking system...
• Rear hatch ventilation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:32:59 -0800
  ...another additive in the picture--the gizmo that lets the > rear hatch stay open a little but securely locked. Steve at > Eurocampers.com has...
• Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:42:21 EDT
  ...However, if you want a LiMBO Hatch Stick they are available. Contact our store keeper John Jordan at the address shown on the site...
• sunroof as engine hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 23:20:58 EDT
  After working on a friends '74 I realized how wonderful that hatch in the cargo floor can be. My '72 of course does not...
• Re: Water tank filling
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:47:34 -0700
  ...Suggestions? Do you insert the plastic tube down into the opening in the fill hatch? It s a tight fit, but the tube should...