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• Winter driving in the NE. Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - anne dollard
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 17:32:58 -0700
  ...While the body is in GREAT shape; everything else soon fell apart. I drove it all over the west coast last winter and ended...
• NEW? slider door for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Jordan
  Mon, 18 May 2015 11:11:41 -0400
  ...I'm left with the hopes of finding a reputable body shop that can handle the repairs. One shop gave me an estimate including...
• Re: St. Muir Solenoid Trick
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 10:28:44 -0700 (PDT)
  On Fri, 14 Apr 1995, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > >>Quick question: > >> > >> Does the solenoid rely on contact with the body for its ground, or > >>is...
• 81 WESTY FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - C.S. CLIFTON JR
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 14:41:17 -0400
  ...quoted-printable <html><head></head><BODY bgcolor=3D"#FFFFFF"><p><font size=3D2 = color=3D"#000000" face=3D"Arial">81 VANAGON GL WESTY,MUST...
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 11:58:12 -0600
  ...Wellding them close > will cause all kinds of cracks in the body. BTW, sandlasting > is the best way to remove rust. > > Eric 86-VW4x4...
• Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:38:53 EDT
  ...Andrew, Phil did say "...tan body..." I'm Benjamin TAN so that works. Ben there. Done that. I'd like to say Andrew is...
• Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:40:23 -0600
  ...filling, but they're not visible so just sandblasting and some body putty will be fine. No dents, no other cosmetic work. I'm...
• Re: Throttle Body Switches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:14:22 -0800
  ...Walter Evens wrote: >I have an '85 GL with the two switches on the Throttle Body. Can I use the single switch from a...
• WTB Vanagon weekender or diesel
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 15:38:14 -0400
  ...a weekender 86 or newer, or a diesel with a perfect body and interior...neither need to run, as I have spare engines for...
• Re: Question on 1.9 TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:20:10 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 22:40:18 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:23:25 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a MB600
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:33:26 -0800
  ...The 59 220S > I used to own was a ponton body. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.kegkits.com...
• Wrong answer; Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:21:32 -0700
  ...can drop further into the lifter >> body is if some of the oil located in the valve body, but below the >> piston, is removed...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:42:31 -0600
  ...I watched him fit air-cooled panels to his 84 body and there were some differences. The radius of the corners was different, so...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 02:00:30 -0500
  On Monday, October 28, 2002, at 01:02 AM, Brian D Butler wrote: > Is there any difference between a 2wd and a syncro body...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 14:52:59 -0400
  ...Throttle body injection (TBI) really is fuel injection, just not as sophisticated as we're used to. Instead of one fuel injector for every...
• Re: Looking for info from up north of TN
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 10:23:27 +0100
  > >I recently test drove a nice looking Syncro from PA. >The body was beautiful. But when I raised the deck lid the motor >compartment...
• Classifieds -- Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Sat, 09 Dec 1995 13:43:07 EST
  ...Excellent condition, good body, high-performance engine, $1350/obo. (301) 731-3433. Just thought I'd keep you informed :) :) Have a nice weekend. Sean
• F.S. 86 Syncro,87 GL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:28:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...AC Very clean Interior almost perfect Body almost perfect Motor has bad connecting rod rap, oil light on. Asking $1500 Each. Located in PGH...
• Re: Eurovans, Winnebago and Westfalia (was: Comet Camper Cafe)
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 11:37:11 -0500 (EST)
  > > Winnebago converts some of the Eurovans into mini-motorhomes, by adding > Winnebago's own body (aft of the front doors) that's about 20...
• Vacuum Advance Connection??
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 4 May 2000 10:07:15 -0400
  ...Long story short only the connection facing away from the distributor is connected (to the throttle body). The connection facing the distributor is left...
• Fix or Need Diesel Injector pump
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Tue, 30 May 2000 11:48:05 -0700
  ...Tim G 82 Diesel Westy - For sale unless I find an engine 4000 - (2) 73 Opel GT's..Im looing for another body..do...
• Dented passenger door, broken heart
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:34:38 -0700
  ...Easy to fix I think but the auto body place wants $1,900 for the job. That seems like a rip off but Home...
• Re: vanagon auto trannies
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:09:01 -0500
  ...Each trans has it's own valve body. This is what determins the shiftng. Shift points may differ my 2 or 3mph. Thats all...
• Re: Need seats for 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:08:57 -0800
  ...Thanks, dj > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of...
• Location of paint code for 1980 Westy
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:54:15 -0800
  ...I would like to find the paint code on the body. Any guidance? Thanks Steve
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 15:51:26 -0400
  >which sells the best? I'm referring to BFY, RMMW, WCM and Wolf. West. why don't people post to the list i would...
• a little bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 15:56:48 -0400
  Does any body know if there is a VW bus Model Kit. I would like to build a duplicate of the bus I have...
• Re: 91 Carat FS and Serendipitous Availability of 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - JAnet Andersen
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 17:21:56 -0700
  I found an 81 Westi auto in SoCal for $3995 with twice the miles and the body was in good shape. DrRufo
• parting out '80 westy (just in)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 19:48:02 EST
  ...another '80 westy parter. good aircooled 2.0 engine and 4spd trans. complete deluxe camper interior. body shot. email w/ needs chris allentown, pa
• Color coordinated grille
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:26:51 -0400
  While at a VW dealer today, I saw an 87+ vanagon with body color matched front grilles? Is this stock?, or did someonw paint...
• grey stripe
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 23:31:09 -0500
  Hello List, Could someone please advise me as to where to purchase the thick grey stripe found half way up the body panels, just...
• Westfalia camper sticker
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:22:25 -0700
  ...blank Westfalia serial stickers (the one next to the gas filler)? Jus' curious, will need one when I do the body and paint, Brian
• Body panel to change, left front corner, anyone knows?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:53:37 -0700
  I wonder if any of you know how to change the corner front panel on the Vanagon. I would appreciate some advice. Zoltan
• Re: Need Help with Engine Speed Wildly Surging at Idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sun, 26 Nov 2006 06:13:59 -0500
  since the idle speed screw has little effect, trouble may be significant vacuum leak, perhaps at the throttle body/intake manifold interface.
• front Brake hose CEF or Meyle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:40:05 -0700
  Just curious I cant get Meyle here but CEF (Italy) bus hose in a Beck-Arney box is any body had bad experince witrh...
• [Friday][LVC] 11th year on the list makes
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:12:27 -0500
  ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------
• Body lift for Syncro Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 10:58:28 -0800
  ...So, if someone was to make a 5cm / 2" body lift there would certainly be a lot more room for larger tires up front...
• Re: HELP, DAMMIT
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 2 May 2002 10:19:59 -0500
  ...listserv@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: (leave this blank) Body: unsubscribe vanagon Send the message. You should get a reply from the Vanagon mailing list...
• Re: Help locating Parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:18:11 -0800
  ...there's trans grnd strap to body, batter neg terminal to body. left cylinder head to body. I have numerous good used trans ground...
• Re: Slipping Auto Tranny after fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:34:46 -0500
  ...Did you use silicone or some other sealant on the gasket? Did you remove the valve body? Drop the pan again and make sure...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:26:05 +1300
  ...Adjustable dampers do not stiffen the ride, as they act mainly on rebound, slowing the UPward travel of the body AFTER a bump. They...
• For Sale...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 17:26:21 -0400
  ...612-797-9087 '81 Vangon, solid body, good tires, low miles on new engine. $1500 612-698-9631 '80 Vanagon camper, 110k miles, runs...
• midwest boneyard locations
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 20 Jun 95 13:02:02 CDT
  ...Approximately 20 miles south of Jefferson City, on Highway 63, there was a "body shop" with about a dozen busses in front. There was...
• Re: WTB: Plastic speedo cluster holder
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 23:50:58 -0400
  ...Use tigerhair body filler to rebuild the corners. Drill new holes in the body filler for the screws, and your ready to go. Eric...
• Re: Heating van at night
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 20:57:04 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:35:49 -0700
  ...auto - electrical - body - wheels - accessories - westys: kitchen equipment - westys: pop-top and body - camping - trips - green (alt. fuel) - diesels - friday follies - DIY - non-Vanagon...
• Re: Spare wheel Carriers
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:52:34 +0100
  ...large tyres on 15's - I agree with everything else you say though, my (van) body's near perfect too - it'd have to...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:11:56 -0700
  ...has only one wire for data, the ground in on the body of the thermostat and the sender. today I check the voltage stabilizer...
• Re: 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 15:32:14 -0800
  ...She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop (not cheap, but very good) quoted me $2,000 - $3,000 for all paint and bodywork...
• composite bodywork and painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:53:54 -0700
  i am in the process of doing a hack job repairing some rather severe body damage to my van and have a couple of...
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:01:11 -0700
  ...mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON >> + in the body of the message. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> > > > > -- > Where ever you are, there you be. Unless you...
• Re: Brake upgrades and Power Slot Rotors?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:03:56 -0800
  ...mail to >> + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON >> + in the body of the message. >> ------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Winter driving in the NE. Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 21:06:47 -0400
  I agree with your body shop friend. I am in Southern Ontario and the winter salt is probably the same as upstate NY. No...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:25:09 -0600
  ...Wade Ebert American Auto Body Springfield IL 87 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@HOME.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• Re: 91 Vanagon will not start..?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 31 May 2004 10:22:55 +0100
  ...The first strap is from your battery's negative (-) terminal to the body. Remove the bolt securing the strap to the body (13mm wrench...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:24:14 -0700
  ...Replacing front upper body panel?> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Yes, I have done this. Not easy. I found one the same color at...
• Since it is Friday
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:05:14 -0700
  ...Anyway I had 2 small dents on the Audi that were bothering me - otherwise the paint and body is very straight and in great...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:53:35 -0700
  ...Throttle body question > > Here's a poor shot of my spare TB (2.1) which has about 90K miles and is relatively tight. The...