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Update: vibration source found, Syncro 1.9 TD (also found a few more ponies!)
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:52:53 -0400
...I crawled under the van while pulling the throttle cable to the appropriate rpm, and watched/felt as the skid-plate assembly began to...
Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
Historical mailing list - Scott
Mon, 9 May 2016 20:03:28 -1000
...lube the seal lip on assembly, so it does not run dry on initial operation. not important for grease seals in a grease housing...
Re: Sliding door won't close.
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 8 Jan 2011 17:30:06 -0800
The rear latch assembly in the door is no longer lined up with the post at the back edge of the door opening. You...
Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Sat, 19 Jul 1997 12:01:12 -0700
...TDI engine assembly is >about an inch or so (to the best of my recollection) taller than the 1.6 >assembly. >VWRuss >vwruss@gte...
Re: About the wipers...
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 3 Feb 2020 19:43:19 +0000
...I know that they are two different sizes. I can't weigh in on the rear wiper assembly. Just to clarify. Anthony On Monday...
Re: Another pop top hinge repair
Historical mailing list - BenT
Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:30:57 -0700
...things , I futzed around with my spare pop top lifting bar assembly this week. Little stainless steel shaft and a bronze bushing to fix...
Re: Westy Fresh water tank.... grommets
Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
Wed, 8 Jul 2015 16:05:05 -0400
...http://www.icondirect.com/tank-well-nut-assembly/?gclid=CICX-PSpzMYCFdMW HwodeL0OTw -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
Re: Rear axle torque specs?
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Wed, 3 Jun 2015 10:22:29 -0700
...A loose axle nut will cause all sorts of wear issues in the assembly. A vague and not very meaningful assertion. :-( A bent stub...
Those little rubber feet on a westy top...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:14:05 -0500
That go on the metal supports of the top bar assembly. They rest on the "roof" of the car when the top is down...
Re: trailer lights
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:21:58 -0700
...pull the assembly, out, the wires are right in front of you. Couldn't possibly be easier or more convenient. On 7/23/2013...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:27:16 -0800
...small OD roller. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: melting lower thermostat housing
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 9 Mar 2013 20:50:56 -0800
...the prices are? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Headlight Switch
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:14:17 -0800
...the actual switch contacts for high beams are in the wiper stalk switch assembly I think. if you just have to have a used...
Re: David Beierl's recent List-endectomy
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:59:55 -0700
...t ask me. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Replace propane tank or components?
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:34:29 -0400
...I'm wondering what people are doing? Just buy the new tank assembly for about $310 new or doing all the parts and leaving...
Re: Puzzle me this ('90 Vanagon taillights)
Historical mailing list
08 Apr 1996 04:51:47 GMT
...was inquiring about a bulbless socket found in his tail light assembly: A couple of guesses here; either a rear fog light doohickee thang...
Re: Major Hesitation and Power Loss
Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
Sun, 09 Feb 1997 17:21:49 -0600
...Anyone know? > > Thanks, > James I think you just loosen the distributer clamp down bolt and rotate the distributer assembly to get the timing mark...
Re: Update: vibration source found, Syncro 1.9 TD (also found a few more ponies!)
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 22:09:17 -0400
...7/99 -0400, Karl Mullendore wrote: >SO, I removed the skidplate assembly, >no more 3000 rpm shake at all! <bold> Michael J. Sullivan </bold...
Re: broken mirror
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:12:40 EST
...Is it possible to get a mirror replacement or will I have to change the whole assembly?>>> I took my van down to the...
Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
Historical mailing list - Scott W.
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:57:07 -0800
...want to hone the sleeves? Just clean everything up for re-assembly? My plan was to replace all the bearings, main,rod,crankshaft,camshaft...
selling off spare parts-77 westy
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 13:32:19 EDT
...There is a good tank under the sink,what looks like about a footlong stock overhead light assembly complete, kitchen drawers w/good latches...
Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:49:18 -0500
...remove the entire body off the frame!! and the first 5000 m-class that came off the assembly line did have a recall (factory...
Re: sticky accelerator pedal...
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:38:44 -0500
...eventually wears out then bunches up inside >the outer jacket of the cable assembly. This can cause all sorts of throttle >response weirdness. > >George
Source For '81 Westy "Wood" Grain Match?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:24:54 -0700
...Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta...
Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:09:30 -0700
...who is diving into the front end and may soon yank some drums..... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
r&r clutch master cylinder Q
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Mon, 16 May 2005 17:31:38 EDT
...the fluid lines, and the clevis pin? Or does the pedal assembly hadev to be removed? And what of thaty clevis pin--is it...
Re: WTB jump seat parts
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:16:23 -0800
...The failure point is the lever assembly itself. A steel lever is welded to a small part that pivots. The weld breaks and the...
clutch pedal wear
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:52:55 -0800
...If you ever take the dash off for heater work, spend the extra time to pull out the pedal assembly to have a look...
Brake Light Troubleshooting Tips?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 8 Jun 2014 12:15:44 -0700
...I don't think it's a problem with that ground wire, which serves the whole assembly. With the brake pedal held down by...
Van-Again Garage Sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:27:44 EST
...1- Inner Square highbeam light assembly (Passenger side) for 86-91 Vanagons- $50 1- Outter Square Low/High beam light assembly (Driver's side...
Re: Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Sun, 10 Oct 2004 14:37:41 -0400
You don't need to remove the wiper arms or the shaft assembly. The motor housing is held down by three 10mm bolts, and...
Re: '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 05:59:41 EST
...You must now remove the oil pan and then the valve assembly. BE SURE TO KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAN DURING THESE OPERATIONS ! Once the valve...
Re: It Baffles Science (Door lock edition)
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 9 May 2010 15:57:11 -0700
...There were no issues found external to the latch assembly, and the inside of the mechanism didn't show any signs of trouble, either...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Neil
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:25:01 -0700
...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:09:46 -0800
...How much is a gallon of Brightside white?" > > "$149.68" -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
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Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 6 Nov 2012 15:08:48 -0800
...upgrade) Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
RE: neat old bus manual find
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
...Or the vehicle that brings the Space Shuttle from the Assembly Building out to the launch pad. :^) ______________________________________________________________________ _ ______________ ______//________ Steve Maher smaher@gi.com //__][__||____\\ /o _ | -| _ \ San...
vanagon diesel questions
Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
Thu, 02 Jan 1997 11:15:36 -0500
...Can i change the timer or glows to speed up??? Where can i get an oil cap and dipstick assembly for my diesel...can...
Re: brake problem analysis needed 85 GL
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Dec 1999 09:35:09 EST
...Brake shoe in rear brake assembly has come out of place and is allowing the wheel cylinder to keep expanding (just happened to a...
How do you remove a Wolfsburg badge?
Historical mailing list - dave
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:46:49 -0600
...that it's not protruding through the sheet metal, is there a way to do this w/o removing the whole motor assembly? dave
Re: fan blowing fuse
Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
Tue, 9 May 2000 13:42:01 -0400
...the heater box in half (the resistor is in there too). Assembly is reverse of disassembly. <snerk> You don't have any kids, do...
Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:20:25 -0600
...leaned on and broke off the plastic hose connection on the assembly below the rear bleeder valve.a little coolant leaked out already, but...
Jetta fires and Mexico specials
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Mon, 19 May 2008 15:46:19 -0700
...1996 [ T ] Assembly Plant: Puebla, Mexico [ M ] Serial #: 070475 -- Neil '82 Diesel Westy Peace of
Re: LED backup lights update
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:07:52 -0800
...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic bulb holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I can...
Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 22:41:41 -0700
...They > > told us guys it was an assembly on subjects related to female > > anatomy but I > > know better. > > > > Cya, > > Robert > > > -- roger w There are...
Re: Floor Duct
Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:46 -0700
...Then > lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking > brake lever and gear shift lever. > > (then put it out for...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:03:19 -0400
...Having a Automatic I don’t think carrying the full assembly will work. I would have gotten it to make fixing mine easier for...
Re: flue vent assembly
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:35:42 -0400
...2010/08/ > 11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ <https://shufti.blog/2010/08/ > 11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/> > > made it a snap > > This list is...
Re: A bit more on keys...
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Thu, 29 Sep 2016 19:19:15 -0700
...The lock assembly is held in place by a sliding clip and the same assembly is used on both the glovebox and the middle...
Re: A/C Condenser
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:49:07 -0400
...The easiest way is to drop both as an assembly. It is possible to lower the assembly some with the coolant hoses connected and...
Re: radius arm hole looks awefully wonky.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:18:42 -0800
...also work. >>> >>> Dennis >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
Shift linkage repair
Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:58:16 +0000
...nuts and bolts that fasten the rear shift rid bushing so that the assembly can drop down? Thanks for any advice? Mike Lehigh Valley
Re: Swinging table
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:17:08 -0400
...If you take this assembly off and use a hammer to drive a small washer between the edge of the welded nut on the...
Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:47:40 -0700
...needed anytime soon. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:59:42 -0700
...tank' to > fix..... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Frydae: Our LT is home in Ontario!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:09:45 -0700
...from the US? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:58:23 -0700
...The radius rod attaches to bottom of the adaptor. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
Sliding door rear/center hinge stop?
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Mon, 25 May 2009 20:06:29 -0700
The sliding door on my 90 westy is making a tapping noise when, while closing, the rear hinge assembly stops sliding along the track...
Re: ANSWER: How many 2WD Vanagons were assembled in Graz
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 16 Oct 1998 18:52:19 -0700
...is the model year designator and the second letter is the assembly plant designator (E = Emden, G = Graz, H = Hannover)/ OLTECO Ari Ollikainen P...
Re: Recall
Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:18:23 -0400
...1/93. > What to do: > Have dealer replace bolt in steering assembly. -- Please note and remove the spamblock "faux." from my reply-to address...