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• Re: Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:04:30 -0600
  ...Body Shop question > Terry, what about a repaint of a white Westy? Does cheaper white paint > last any better? > Mark > 82 White Westy, needs...
• Re: Odd Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 4 Feb 2013 09:17:01 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > New York, color, number of doors, body type, unladed weight, fuel, number of > cylinders, etc. So, lots of...
• Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:32:49 -0700
  ...PM, A PETER MARSH <apetermarsh@MAC.COM> wrote: > Team, > > The kind body man tells me he can't seem to ge the electric mirror...
• Gotta Camper (Finally)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 20:39:38 -0400
  ...The body is in excellent condition, but I thinks the heads are toast. The vehicle has only 96k. I going to pull the motor...
• vents, antenna mount
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 12:54:27 -0600
  Our antenna mounting (the plastic & chrome little thingy that attaches to the body) is loose. The antenna itlesf works great, but the mounting is...
• Re: How Many Tows Does it Take to Get Canceled by AAA? (Short)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 01:35:29 -0500
  ...They resembled an overstuffed pillow (sort of like 3 huge marshmellows), with a flexible body about 2' to 3' tall. Their personality was in...
• FS-Very Clean 84' WESTY$3500FIRM! (Located in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 18:07:59 -0800
  ...I rust proofed the body seams with a sand blaster and POR-15 and a fresh paint job. 135k miles no head leaks, 4speed...
• Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:08:41 -0800
  ...In the archives there's mention of CV joint grease being used on the manual steering rack. What are others using as a substitute...
• Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:12:17 -0700
  ...Air "popped" back out when released) Stuffer 'er back in, aligned manifold to body and gasket, applied RTV between manifold, gasket and aluminum plate...
• Re: Roof Rack Off. Comments. PIC.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:17 -0800
  ...FWIW, the raised body lip where the canvas attaches must help in keeping water out. (at least this is what I noticed while washing...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Automatic Transmission Needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:28:34 -0500
  ...I've been looking > for a manual transmission, and have see prices from $300 to $550 so far. > I've seen junkyard ones for...
• Paint and other care questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 8 Apr 2021 13:53:53 -0400
  ...young man with a vision problem I buffed right down to bare metal! Tips appreciated. I will be talking to a body care professional...
• Re: fuel manifold problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:59:32 -0400
  ...If the body is cracked I wouldn't mess with it. david David Beierl - Providence, RI '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"
• Re: Bad dream -- AUTO RESPONSE
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 18:44:24 -0400
  ...Horace Kimbrell Sawyer* --Dear Sir/Madam/Entity: (Body of message follows) Temperature sensors plus the continuous pressing of a group of keys on the...
• Advice on stripping off paint
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 08:47:39 -0500
  I know I am an insane maniac but I just can't help myself. I bought a '73 highroof Adventurewagon camper. The body is...
• Re: AW FS in Vancouver/Sunshine Coast
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:42:55 -0400
  ...I'd agree if the body is in good shape be a nice van for a conversion. Many of the 85 aw's I...
• Re: Mexico - big problem update
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 6 Aug 2010 18:27:11 -0600
  ...in the USA, you are entitle to fair, market > compensation determined by an independent body." My "small-back-yard" of Moab, has been dealing...
• Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 May 2002 19:34:09 +1200
  ...The body is great, the suspension is great (and therefore the handling). But it is seriously let down by unreliable mechanicals, poor electrics and...
• Re: 90 carat for sale
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:05:22 -0500
  ...i have way to >many vehicles. > >1990 carat. tornado red. automatic, rust free, runs >great, shifts great. body is ok with a few minor...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:43:42 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " is it making contact at idle or not ? it either is, or it isn't...
• Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:21:25 -0800
  ...Then you can fill the seams lightly with flexible professional grade body putty, which leaves the seam sealed but visible. Polyester filler will crack...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:17:40 -0700
  >does the Haynes manual provide more... Just in case anyone is interested, while out on another errand I stopped at Advance Auto to check...
• Re: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:25:56 EST
  ...body is just too rusty to justify spending money on it). So my two automatic tranny experiences have been great and my one manual...
• Re: Got GAS?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:40:49 -0500
  ...A barrel of crude is cracked into many products, one of the cheapest, lowest grades is kerosene/ home heating oil/ jet fuel/ diesel fuel...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sat, 25 May 2002 00:10:05 -0500
  ...If your going to wash, please do not let the wash water run into any body of water. Soap kills many things needed for...
• Re: And another guy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:57:40 -0400
  ...He's been in and out of many treatment centers since. I've been in touch with him about once a year or so...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...Orginal body in great shape and runs well maybe I can ask 600.00 for it. n Sat, 16 Dec 1995, Joel Walker wrote...
• Re: Ground Stars
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 16:53:30 -0700
  ...That helps anyway. > > if I had too many wires on the back of the early style fuse box, which I > think you are talking...
• Re: coil over springs / V6anagon chronicles
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 1995 04:14:45 -0500
  ...Any manufacturers' markings on them? Part numbers? Etc.? >Might they even be modified "ordinary" shocks? If so, can you tell what >mods were made...
• Re: The madness begins (VW inline 4 cylinder swap)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Aug 2016 19:03:27 -0400
  ...He ran it for many years until the body finally rusted out last year. the engine was from his own used 85 Quantum wagon...
• Re: '89 westy w/ subaru motor.. $6400
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:18:05 -0800
  ...thanks for the thorough run down. 'somehow' I just have not seen many, or hardly any, of those exotic models - yet. ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: The Dying 86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 13:24:09 -0400
  ...A new wire terminal and ground strap from left head to body, along with some judicious cleaning of attachment points, cured a major driveability...
• Re: rust pictures FWIW
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:16:58 EST
  ...I worked at a Jaguar restoration and parts house many years ago. Had a customer look for the perfect E-type for restoration. When...
• Re: ECU question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 11:08:38 -0500
  ...on the throttle body is working. It should open just as the throttle is moved off idle. The Bentley manual tells you how to...
• Re: o/t scooters
  Historical mailing list - JAMES FOWLER, III
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:14:13 -0800
  ...i'm trying to come up with a way to avoid the two 90 degree bends in the manifold...maybe some custom cutting and...
• Re: Syncro passenger van for sale $3000
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:54:43 -0800
  ...I'd like to sell, I'm accumulating too many vans!. Very solid body, normal minor seam rust but very minimal. Runs and drives...
• FS 84 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Thu, 22 May 2008 22:25:52 -0400
  ...84 vanagon gl, original 1.9 l, 4 speed manual transmission, just over 200k mi. starts and runs, timing set 12 deg btdc (as...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:01:47 -0400
  ...Years ago I bought a Haynes bodywork manual that did a good > job of explaining things. > > Jim > > > On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 3...
• Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:13:41 -0400
  <html> <body> Has anyone actually calculated or experienced how many BTUs are required to make a Westfalia 70 degrees inside via a 110 volt...
• Re: How are body seams constructed--spot weld or ??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 10:29:19 -0700
  All body panels are spot welded every half inch or so using flanges or overlapped seams. No sealer is used during welding, and that...
• Re: Manifold Destiny
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:04:42 -0700
  ...I have a book > titled, "Manifold Destiny" > (ISBN 0-679-72337-4, copyright date 1989). As you > might imagine from the > title, it is...
• Re: Four Speed Wasserboxers?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 03:07:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...Manual transmissiona in 1982-1983 diesels were mostly 4 speed, few 5 speed. (Automatics were not offered with the diesels.) Manual transmissions in 1983...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0500
  ...I find that on a stock-height van, it's tall enough of a reach for many folks to slide into that stock seat...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:16:49 -0500
  ...The body and interior are very good, the engines were the tipping point..... Joe -----Original Message----- From: Dennis Haynes [mailto:d23haynes57@hotmail.com] Sent...
• Re: '87 Syncro Weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 22:19:57 -0500
  ...I believe it to be complete with uninstalled > new old stock parts - front half-shafts and rotors, Mann filters and such. > Located near Annapolis...
• Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rosen
  Fri, 12 May 1995 00:51:18 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on an aircooled in the following manner- Holes cut through body, sides of engine compartment to be exact, with air "scoops" to usher in...
• 1.9 l bad ground
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:31:39 -0400
  ...also, the formerly inoperative led for low coolant level may actually have been "fixed" by repairing the body to engine ground strap, rather than...
• sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:35:29 -0800
  I have started the restoration of my Syncro Sunroof van and have been talking to many other sunroof owners about these vans. A friend...
• Re: SNOW CALL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:14 -0500
  ...Easy ways to stay in shape. > http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489
• Re: Engine Racing (not racing engine...)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:17:20 -0400
  ...throttle body. This point is right near the starter and you can get to it from the underside of the van. Many times this...
• Survey - True Value Vehicle Insurance Premiums / Last Call
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:13:40 -0700
  Volks, Haven't received very many replies from those that have "True Value Vehicle Insurance ". If you have such a policy, please share your...
• Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:31:55 -0500
  Much praise max for the courage to setup a custom engine management solution for the wbx. This is one of it's greatest weaknesses...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:57:47 -0400
  Here ya go, Bentley download http://beakerbus.nl/files/manual/VW_T3_Syncro_Bentley_repairmanual.pdf Cheers, Mike -----Original Message----- From: "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@comcast...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
  ...Rebuilding manual steering rack? Hi John ( jbclem1 wrote: ), If finding the manual parts is becoming this hard, Would not converting to power steering be...
• 1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia For Sale in Boulder, CO
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:11:57 -0700
  ...speed manual transmission Red with lighter red pop-top, grey interior Engine runs well. Pigtail installed to fix vanagon "bucking / hesitation" problem. Body is...
• CB Disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 21:57:11 -0700
  ...Well, after spending many hours running the cable behind the cabinets, fabricating the mount, grounding it to the body, etc. I was rewarded with...
• DISTRIBUTOR, INSTALLING
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:06:19 -0600
  ...I have the Bentley and the Haynes manual. Both talk about "aligning the rotor with the notch in the distributor body that corresponds to...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:02:30 -0700
  ...mcneely On Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > I’ve had StFarm for many many Years & pay...
• Re: SNOW CALL
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:31:13 -0600
  ...But I'm just running plain-jane Michelin XT M/S tires on my 88 Wolfsburg manual and find it to be quite good...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:37:41 -0700
  ...Then it attaches to the body and other sheet metal pieces with screws, threaded into the body, and sheet metal type to the side...