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• Re: Coleman 12 volt/120 volt cooler for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 06:42:17 -0800
  ...It would be a cheap fix or modification Phil 84' all white westy "millenium flacon" Adventurewagen wanted (vanagon years) __________________________________________________ Get personalized email addresses from...
• Re: sunroof question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:04:10 -0600
  ...Its a big job anythime you try to install a Westy or other roof modification, if you're not a body shop pro I...
• Re: rear seat conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 04:18:16 EDT
  ...Can I just change the mounting/hinge hardware + some modifications, or do I need the whole weekender seat? The original seat doesn't seem...
• Re: More powerful WBX / Lilley modifications files available
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:27:46 -0600
  Sam, I would like to get all that info from you if you olease. I had it all but dummy me -- didn't print...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:04:36 -0700
  ...are there any official points at the front of a >> standard Vanagon (with no modifications) suitable to hook a line onto to >> extract a...
• Re: ADVICE/Info Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 21 Feb 95 17:17:50 EST
  ...the heating system be > modified? Any information on this type of modification would be greatly > appreciated! It would be A LOT easier, and cheaper...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 00:44:21 -0500
  ...Of course, I find it ironic, given Stan's comments about modifications, that this is a vehicle that you *have* to modify to make...
• Re: Need help getting parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 22:34:00 -0800
  ...The stock engine lid will not fit without modification using this pump. The JX pump has a divorced fuel boost aneroid that mounts to...
• floor mats
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 14:07:00 -0700
  Last Saturday I went up to San Francisco to the Vanagon meet in part to see what kind of modifications and accessories that people...
• Re: '84 vanagon w/ 6 speed trans and 30 MPG on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:02:25 -0800
  ...He "made a few engine modifications" to get to that figure. I don't know if he ever sold it. There's a crook...
• Re: Vac/pressure bleeder recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:48:51 -0500
  ...True, >> it need modifications as was mentioned in the site. Could GM have >> made something useful/usable >> for us Vanagonites? The GM cap can...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:27 -0800
  Dennis has a very valid point that is often 'neglected' in the process of 'improving' a vehicle....One needs to honestly asses the modification...
• Re: Need a shower? Got tools?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 04:24:53 -0500
  ...of info about the tool box, front skid plate, > spare tire modification that we made. There are some photos here too. > > > http://slowcarfasthouse.com...
• Re: rear curtain access
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:22:58 -0500
  ...by myself. > > It seems that if you didn't mind the modification, a hole saw might make > much quicker work of this. > > Jim > > > On...
• Re: 1985 - Horn COntact ring on Steering WHeel
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:56:06 -0800
  ...I had to do some slight modification to make it work, and it only took a few minutes and was easy. Just in case...
• Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 May 2011 10:17:36 -0700
  ...While I was at it, I inquired about modifications to make the auto transmission upshift later when accelerating. Though he did mention that they...
• Vantastics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 1994 10:59:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1-910-547-0144 "Your source for factory parts, accessories, custom modifications and service for your VW van or camper." The pamphlet includes a...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  05 Feb 97 23:14:14 EST
  ...me, It was late...) Just as you said, there is no modification to the rear studs to mount the factory "Carat" alloy wheels. You...
• Re: Which gas??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 15:14:39 -0800
  ...I drive a 90 2.1 with some engine modifications. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf...
• Re: K&N Air filters. anyone?
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:11:37 -0700
  ...I've tried these modifications on my vanagon, toyotas, lawnmower, and generator. Significant improvements in power and gas mileage with all. No real experience...
• Re: diesel vs gas vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 17:39:42 -0800
  ...A quote from the smog regulations: "A federally certified vehicle may be registered in California without modification as long as it has all of...
• Re: Turning 200K
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:05:31 -0800
  ...folks on the block just what it might cost to camp in > style. > > 1989 Syncro Westy - SVX powered - SA modifications. Sidelined with injury. > > Pensionerd. >
• Re: pics of the infamous pick n pull van!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:48:20 -0700
  ...ve never seen one like that...must be some previous owner > modification?? > > > > > > > > http://picasaweb.google.com/sllloth/Vanagon > > > > > > -- > > > '84 Westfalia Gasoline > > > > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon...
• 1.9 TD performance upgrades prove successful: 95 mph??
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 01:19:31 -0400
  Sounds like a title for a good manual, eh? Well.....I recently completed some minor modifications to my Syncro Westy TD, and today finally...
• Body lift for Syncro Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 10:58:28 -0800
  ...other than that there would be some steering linkage modification (more the rack down 2") and shifter linkage modification but... Crazy idea I know...
• Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 9 May 2023 23:18:31 -0400
  Hi folks, Does anyone out there have a copy of the instructions of how to add in the part needed that goes into the...
• Re: Playa Proof (was: Need Instrument Cluster Foil)
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:26:47 -0600
  ...of Mutant Vehicles) No major vanagon body modifications allowed while gone? See Jeff S. No naked parties in the vehicle? Get a good Playa...
• Vanagon Speedometers - Random Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 00:08:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...On my recent cross country trip I visited one list member who had installed (with very minor modification) a vanagon speedo in his breadloaf...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:42:44 -0500
  ...break into MY Westy <<<SNIP>>>please post with that what ever modificationis necessary to make that technique ineffective. <<<SNIP>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I totally agree. We should...
• Re: engine swap
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 23 May 2000 17:50:48 -0700
  ...Engine >compartment modifications on the 1.8 Turbo? Anyone out there now for >sure. Dave?? > >I also found a 3D rendering by a professional...
• Re: Block Heater / $0.02
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 20:42:49 -0800
  ...still make a dip-stick style heater? This would seem to require > the least amount of modification--just swap dipsticks every winter/spring. > > Jay >
• Hitch for sale
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:15:24 -0500
  ...The cost was on the order > of 300 > USD including the modification. I seem to recall the hitch unit was > around > 150USD but check...
• Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:51:46 -0600
  ...It seems that bolt-on modifications, such as ratio-rockers, would have limited effect if the above issues are not resolved. I find this...
• Auto Elect Shop Reccomendation Needed - Arizona or ?
  Historical mailing list - Chase
  Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:24:49 -0600
  Volks, Need Automotive Electrical Shop Recommendation One piece of work I don't have a shop for yet , is the "Vanagon Automotive Electrical " modifications...
• Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:54:33 -0800
  ...Will see today. > > Jake de Villiers wrote: >> You sure Karl? The wheels I got bolted right on with no modifications >> whatsoever. Of course they...
• Re: Dollar a gallon ethanol production?
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:30:20 -0800
  ...Can you say "pull the engine, send to - insert favorite re-builder - order up high compression modifications, and alcohol resistant injection system. I was...
• Re: 15" Wheel Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 09:06:27 -0600
  ...I purchased many parts and have had them do many modifications on the RoadHaus. They have always treated me fairly and their installation and...
• Re: hauling a GL on a UHaul auto hauler
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:23:13 -0500
  ...virtually nothing of Jeeps) a > transmission cooler might be a wise modification, esp. if you plan to do > this sort of thing regularly. > > Greg...
• RE: Back Door Bonk
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 11:00:13 -0700
  ...This worked fine even though many folks shut the hatch without knowing about the modification. These things are designed to temporarily deform under stress...
• Refrigerator Pump Mod.
  Historical mailing list - Mitch A.Miller
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 05:33:35 -0800
  ...Anyway has any body tried the pump modification in the R. Bentley book chapter 76.26 the pump on my refrigerator seems to do...
• Cooling System Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:32:23 EST
  ...A simpler modification to detect loss of cooling system pressure as a result of catastrophic hose failure, etc., would be to install a pressure...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:17:39 -0700
  ...4) Modification of under the front seat pedestal to allow access from front. I've used my space for map storage, mp3 harddrive placement...
• '74 Camper for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:51:21 -0500
  ...I made no irreversible modifications (except installing the Brain). I still have the toasted 1.8 core if someone wanted it. I can be...
• Re: Misc. Westy Questions - Propane Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 May 1996 15:52:29 -0300 (ADT)
  ...No modifications need to be made, the fittings mate right up. This type of regulators are available in RV store near me for under...
• Re: intake air for cis van
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 00:36:18 -0700
  ...How much modification is needed for this? Eyeballing it, it > looks too big. Any and all suggestions accepted. TIA, Scott -- R.Feuerriegel 88 syncro
• Re: Cool Tool
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 17:24:29 EST
  ...You might even be able to use an airbrush with slight modification. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville,NC> 86 VW crewcab;60...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 12:31:49 -0500
  I would go with the WBX modification to simple avoid all the unforeseen problems with converting... I finally have tracked the high emissions at...
• Re: '80?/bizarre van ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:06:36 -0700
  ...be redone it a way to appear as a later model, modifications are not that uncommon on these vehicles, please feel free to contact...
• Woodruff Key was a red herring, now fan scrapes on alternator
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Mon, 22 Aug 2005 21:24:35 -0500
  ...and from the article, it looked like some other bits needed modification: http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/ alternator/alternator.htm Thanks again...
• Re: adjustable ww delay relay
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:27:51 -0700
  The simple modification is detailed in the factory manual, aka Big Green Book. There is a removable piece blocking part of the wiper switch...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 1998 to 4 Mar 1998
  Historical mailing list - Andy Chiu
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 16:12:00 +0800
  ...There are >some modifications because of the different engine compartment, specially >a different intake manifold. But using T4 5 Cyl. accessories and an Audi...
• Re: #Engine in 1990 Vanagon 2.1L cutting out randomly
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 19:57:05 EDT
  ...87 and it has a relatively new AFM and >the >harness modification (capacitor). > ________________________________________________________________ Get free e-mail you don't need Web access to...
• how to make your vanagon seats recline..(was:Re: Passenger Seat Recline Mod
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 13:53:38 EST
  ...NET writes: > Recently I solicited suggestions from The List on possible modification that > could be done to the front seats in my Westy. > > One...
• Re: Storing Rear table-Westy Another Idea!
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 09:59:11 -0500
  ...solution---no brain damage--- I kinda liked ths idea---with minor modification--- Later, Terry ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community.webtv.net/CTONLINE/TerrysHighOnLife
• Re: Using the fridge as an ice box
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:31:40 -0400
  ...Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has use ever made any modifications to simply use the fridge as an ice box still utilizing the...
• Re: � � � Re: Dash printed ci rcuit
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 11:29:26 EST
  ...I have about twelve foils in various stages of modification heavily gooped in this fashion. No failures over the last 10 years. That said...
• Re: Towing w/ a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:18:52 -0500
  ...My '86 GL has a tow loop mounted hitch with modifications to attach my '60's Allstate single wheel trailer (loaded GVW: 500#). The...
• Re: They Only Write When They're In Trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:28:25 -0800
  ...Multiple owners/modifications before me. > The major engine modification was removal of the fuel injection gear and > replacement with a Weber (I believe) single...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:31:34 -0400
  ...Why should any buyer care that the seller overpaid for labor? As in any case you perform aftermarket modification, your return on money is...
• Re: Tail lamp bulb specifications
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:37:41 EDT
  ...Another modification I am going to make to mine is the add an additional 5 watt bulb to the rear fog light socket behind...