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  • Qs: Downgrading to fiberglass bumper and spoiler
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 15 May 2006 01:29:15 EDT
    ...What has anyone done to replicate the metal front supports for the fiberglass bumper that do not exist with the metal bumper? These are...
  • Re: Battery Charger Sizing (Amperage) Woe and Warning (?)
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Sun, 4 Aug 2013 11:50:46 -0400
    ...Before and after the sale, Iota tech support could not have been more helpful. They quickly responded to any emailed questions and provided clear...
  • Re: Digifant ECU question ....Suffix D or not
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:21:12 -0800
    ...The ECU at least partially supports it and the FI harness supports it but VW never fully implemented it in the Vanagon and it...
  • Home made bike rack solution
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Sun, 16 Jan 2005 21:41:37 -0700
    ...The bars and feet were a bit of a hassle to put together but the rack has done very well and can support at...
  • Happy Friday and a possible list option.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 5 Jul 2024 13:48:13 +0000
    ...It is add supported and they allow sponsors for the groups. I was thinking of starting a "Vanagon" group. Is there any interest? Dennis
  • PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Mon, 14 May 2018 12:11:02 -0700
    When folded down, the westy poptop has a leg on each side of the van that rests on a ledge and supports the poptop...
  • differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:55:53 -0400
    ...finger latch to open from inside van -front headliner has added support bracket so it wont sag in middle -inverter box redesigned in cabinet...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:47:01 -0400
    ...25th 2015 > > If you need technical assistance, please send email to: > > support@expresslogic.com > > or call: > > 858 613 6640 > > and someone will assist you...
  • Re: eerily quiet but here's a parts request
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:22:35 -0700
    ...Mark Alan Felder wrote: > very quiet since yesterday on this message board, odd? I am wondering if > anyone has the lower radiator support brackets...
  • Vanagon back hatch
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 9 Jul 1995 20:59:17 -0400 (EDT)
    ...that the ...I'm not sure what they are called...maybe support struts that hold up the back hatch have been under designed. They...
  • gas smell
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 16 Apr 96 19:50:35 EDT
    ...Well, I tried to get the plate off but the air cleaner support bracket is right where my screwdriver needs to be to pry...
  • Removal of transmission (support of engine)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
    Mon, 8 Jun 1998 21:15:28 -0700
    I would appreciate anyone's creative solutions and advise in dropping the manual tranny out of my 85 Westy. I have none of the...
  • Re: why did VW ditch the boxer motor?
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 12:06:06 -0400
    ...From an engineering stand point, marketing and technical support also failed, forcing the demise of the Vanagon. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72...
  • Re: MSN Community Idea
    Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 15:36:07 -0800
    ...http://memberservices.msn.com/supportandhelp/msnfaqs/flash.htm Not that it makes connection problems any more palatable... -cjfe -----Original Message----- Behalf Of David Beierl...
  • Re: Parts Place
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 06:24:04 +0100
    >Looks like this site doesn't support Netscape. With MS Explorer it works >fine, with Netscape I get the "404" Error. > >Peter Their website...
  • Original style logo keys for EV in stock
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:30:54 -0500
    ...Thanks for all the interest and support. Steve Sandlin http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
  • Re: Vanagon sighting (PBS Frontline)
    Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:02:48 -0500
    ...Then, if one is a genius, the other two can support him." -- George Coote.
  • Re: recursion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:23:17 EST
    ...This is posting supports of my argument against changing the subject line. The meaning of the original posting. The content of the original author...
  • Upcoming NPR Feature on Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:28:32 -0500
    ...The reporter called me with some follow up questions, and is putting the piece together, focusing on vanagons, the web, and community support for...
  • <no subject>
    Historical mailing list - Erikson-Coyne
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:26:14 -0600
    Listees, I'm trying to support a neigborhood tire business and get some new tires. I asked if they could get Yokohama 356s. They...
  • Re: How to remove WBS crank pulley
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 13:14:34 -0500
    ...chain threw the pulley holes and then around the rear engine support might be one way to stop the crank from turning so you...
  • Re: Front Bucket Mods
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 12:24:05 EST
    ...recline and fold...all the way to the ground :<) nothing to support the seatback then.. ive done that in a camper, tho, swivel the...
  • Steering Column "Flex"
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Mon, 5 Apr 2004 15:42:20 -0700
    ...It's moving the entire column, which seems to be from the flexing of the 2 support straps. All bolts are tight. There's...
  • Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:56:31 -0400
    ...The bike carrier is weighted onto the rear windshield for support, and I'm concerned that road vibrations may cause the glass to crack...
  • Re: kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 01:03:41 -0500
    ...Look above the tray by the pop top supports. There are more screws there. When the tray drops down and out you'll find...
  • Re: A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:50:51 -0400
    ...Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > > http://www3.telus.net/public/tabe/vanagon/hoistframe.jpg > > This is what I used to support the trans...
  • Re: Engine Removal devices Cherry picker etc.
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Jackson/Mary Kenady
    Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:55:35 -0700
    ...Jack it up to support the engine, dis connets the associated hardware and lower the engine. Slide it out and put it on a...
  • Apollo awning parts
    Historical mailing list - R DIXON
    Thu, 29 May 2008 10:30:25 +0000
    Enjoyed an otherwise great time in the Thousand Islands this week-end past- but allowed the dogs leash to get tangled around awning support...
  • Re: Engine rebuilding resources
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:27:35 -0500
    ...So the same thing can be said about Ken, Ron and myself why would we give advise or tech support to somebody elses customer...
  • Re: Glove Compartment Support-84 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    06 Mar 97 13:01:33 PST
    ...Has anyone on the list any information about the location of the top, supporting, attachment end of the "cord?"
  • Re: Thule roof racks for Westie-Help?
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
    Wed, 9 Jul 1997 20:42:44 -0000
    ...carry both of my canoes I just move one set of support feet back and have no problem carring two canoe's and both...
  • Re: Mudflaps, the cost effective solution, better than stock
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Sat, 16 May 1998 02:24:06 EDT
    ...The home made brackets were screwed into the inside body and then supporting the section of the new mud flaps where needed. The cost...
  • Re: reinforced t-i-r-e-s
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 04:31:55 +0000
    ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
  • Re: Clutch Judder
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:56:07 -0600
    ...The rubber should be supporting the tranny and it shouldn't be noticeably off center. I'm hoping that you got a good look...
  • Re: 15 degree engine? Why that?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:17:25 -0800
    ...Engine support. One has to make, or have made, the support for the engine. I am interested in learning a bit about MIG welding...
  • Re: Help westfalia history & pics needed
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Fri, 12 Nov 1999 20:58:34 -0700
    ...old daughter, to the following "special" people: (with a supporting class of people like them...how could she not get an A)<g> John...
  • Re: Kickstarter to drive a Westy across China
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:42:00 -0400
    ...Kickstarter is very clear that Kickstarter projects cannot be "support my vaccation or lifestyle" type projects. Again, I haven't checked it out so...
  • Re: The STAR means a rebuild?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:45:03 -0800
    ...engine numbers? > > WOW - maybe this engine will work. > > Thank you all for your support. > > (I shall always wear it) Ooops - sorry - Brit humor. > > PM >
  • Moderator Comment: Mike Collum
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:01:11 -0800
    ...They need your moral support. I welcome your comments via pmail. Regards, -- BenT
  • Re: front table
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 14 May 2009 15:50:20 -0700
    ...comes with support platform also. Must tow away. Includes rare mini ice cube trays. tim in san jose On Thu, May 14, 2009 at...
  • Re: Will later seats fit?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Oct 1994 14:10:55 -0500
    ...more comfortable than the stock seats in my 68--much better support and different contour. I really like them. Mike Wright Ackworth, Iowa 68...
  • armrest fix for idiots
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 1995 09:19:24 -0400
    I thank all the list Volks for their help re my collapsed front seat armrest! It's certainly great to discover such a supportive...
  • Re: Wretched Excess
    Historical mailing list - William R Donley
    Mon, 1 Apr 1996 15:57:24 -0800 (PST)
    ...it!!!! bill donley wdonley@slonet.org "Man has always considered himself superior to animals, a presumption not always supported by the facts" J.Muir
  • loses power on hills
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Apr 1996 23:09:48 -0400
    ...By the way we forgot to include the new brakes,and curing the fuel smell,and the new rear hatch supports,along with the...
  • Thule Roof Rack Must Go
    Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
    Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:44:32 +0100
    ...It is made by Thule and consists of four high rise supports with two 64 inch cross bars. In addition, it includes a luggage...
  • Flywheel Lightening
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Sat, 6 Mar 1999 13:52:37 -0800
    ...If not this, then how to get an easier revving motor? Get the Audi 5 cyl? Again, thank you for your support. Randy Bergum...
  • Re: [Syncro] Fwd: Re: Re : How VC's work
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Sun, 25 Apr 1999 22:08:19 -0700
    ...Does anyone have any evidence to support this? > >> Bill The heat comes from prolonged driving at highway speeds with the VC "engagred" due to...
  • Re: hammock/bed for front seats of camper
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 15:55:08 -0300
    ...nah, i don't think they'd > support it ...those things break if you look at them hard!! ;) > > unca joel
  • Re: 50/50 water/coolant ratio
    Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 07:46:34 -0000
    ...The distilled water does not have the ions from salt to support electrolysis (corrosion). Just because water comes in contact with a metal does...
  • Re: Breaking News - engine conversion from VWoA dealer!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Tue, 28 Aug 2001 15:27:22 -0500
    ...Now you can have dealer support > > with the new inline 4 conversion (including installation). > > > woody > "keep on pushin'''
  • Re: Carpet shopping recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:45:32 -0700
    ...the vanagon stuff? 1-800-SEWFINE 1-303-347-0210 tech support (for draperies?? <g>) 1-303-347-0160 fax Don't know if...
  • Re: [TRIP-HELP!] Broke down in Utah!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 15 Sep 2002 16:26:37 -0600
    ...http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
  • Re: Poptop assist spring/cable
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:06:17 -0400
    > Has anyone every checked or adjusted or replaced the spring and cable > assist mechanism in the Westy poptop supports? Any hints or warnings? > Quite...
  • FW: CHT
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:56:02 -0800
    For all lurking airheads: > I sent this email to Jake Raby and Aircooled.net�s technical support: > > > Hi, > > Can you tell me what max...
  • Vanagon Carpets
    Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
    Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:05:18 -0500
    ...I can imagine this is the result of people propping their feet on the back of the seat support. Does anyone know where you...
  • Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
    Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
    Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:40:45 -0500
    As soon as the focus TDCI hits our other design goal of availability and parts support(looking to 07 here) we plan on having...
  • TACH READING AT 60 MPH ?
    Historical mailing list - keithpike
    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:20:05 -0230
    ...a memory? Keith '89 Westy "DaKapster" Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious. No virus found in this outgoing...
  • Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:49:02 -0700
    ...2015 4:41 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame I'm feeling like I...
  • Re: Exhaust system brackets on 84GL 4 speed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:46:47 -0700
    I only do all the brackets for the right side/muffler support. Poor design there and those need all the help they can get...
  • Re: rear hatch struts
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:29:43 -0700
    ...strong (ends in 331B).� Two weak ones will not supports the hatch.� Two strongs support the hatch wonderfully but you will need to put...