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  • Re: event calendar?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:44:14 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Steve Williams <sbw...
  • fan
    Historical mailing list - Thomas W. Reid
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:20:41 -0400
    ...This is a 91 Multivan with (horrors!) automatic. It also has AC which my 87 Synchro does not. Anyway, in the 87 I very...
  • Damaged fiberglass rear bumper... can it be repaired?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Sun, 7 May 2000 15:17:28 -0800
    ...I've got a '91 Westy Multivan with the black fiberglass bumpers. Someone rearended my van. The replacement cost for a rear bumper at...
  • Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 19:42:19 -0600
    ...2.0 Entity David Marshall spoke thus: > I am importing a Multivan from Germany and they are offering to sell me the > CD-Changer...
  • Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:29:46 -0400
    ...Best of Luck -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:56:13 -0400
    ...for these rectangular Cibies ? -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:14:43 -0500
    ...Check your hoses and clamps!!! Keep a good extinguisher handy. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http...
  • The Routan is dead!?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:21:31 -0800
    ...No the Routan isn't the quality of a Volkswagen T5 Multivan - far from it!� But for under 30.000 it is a damn...
  • Re: On the Road Again
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:44:29 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:24:03 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Reducing road noise in Westies... what works most effectively?
    Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 17:48:21 -0700
    ...REDUCING SOUND IN MY VANAGON? One of the things that I'd like to change on my '90 Multivan is to reduce the road...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Jan 2001 - Special issue (#2001-47)
    Historical mailing list - John
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 06:43:46 -0500
    ...Just "badge engineering" by VW again. > > Ben Hi Ben, My '91 Multivan has a built plate from Westfalia. I think that means that the...
  • Re: rear heater hose question??
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:57:45 -0500
    ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan sign up for the Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74 >-----Original Message----- >From...
  • Pulsating Idle when cold
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:11:56 -0500
    ...Tim Marciniak 90 Multivan
  • Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:17:45 -0400
    I believe that the Carat rear seat is about 1 or 2 inches narrower to allow space for the plastic panels, etc. The PO...
  • Re: Vanagon Trivia
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 26 Dec 2005 21:33:42 EST
    ...tomorrow I'll take one before the customer picks up his Multivan and send it. That big fold down door is what made me...
  • Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:13:43 -0600
    ...it on my > noisy when cold PS pump. > > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Red/wht wire from battery
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:23:33 -0500
    ...high speed relay. > > Mark > > > Mbob1950 wrote: >> I've got a 86 Multivan that I converted to a Poptop. On the battery + terminal the red...
  • Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:09:47 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: 85 Weekender FS
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:13:04 -0400
    ...offered again in 1990 and 1991 and was called the Westfalia Multivan " - http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=54 "Westfalias come with...
  • Re: THANK YOU all...more than 20 pmail responses to my "van totaled
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Wed, 6 May 1998 02:54:59 EDT
    ...1990 Westfalia Multivan (Burgundy color) loaded; power everything very, very clean condition, inside and out 223 miles on new dealer engine, rebuilt tranny, new...
  • Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:41:54 -0700
    David wrote: > I am importing a Multivan from Germany and they are offering to sell me the > CD-Changer / Radio setup. Do the German...
  • Re: Removing the rear heater
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:56:30 -0400
    ...John Meeks kc8zfn '91 multivan Vanagon Rescue Squad (156 volunteers) http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74
  • Re: Awesome new Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:16:08 -0800
    ...all-wheel drive? I went to the tech page for the multivan and was very surprised to see that the V6 gas model got...
  • Re: cutting off exhaust "elbow pipe"
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 1 May 2013 08:54:55 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and Android apps On Apr 30, 2013...
  • Canadian no stovers ?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
    Fri, 21 Aug 1998 20:22:46 -0400
    ...i vote for it being a multivan, but I find your Canadian demi-Westy theory intriguing. Frank. ______________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 15:48...
  • Re: Camper seating arrangements
    Historical mailing list - westydriver
    Sat, 2 Nov 2002 13:38:53 -0800
    ...I know there is also a >> multivan camper available in some years. >> >> I'm interested in a poptop that seats at least 6. >> I...
  • Re: Weekenders - how many different configurations?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:09:54 EST
    ...then 90-91 multivan is the poptop, both rear facing carat style removeable jumpseats, flip out wall table, full width sofabed and cabinet in...
  • Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 12 May 2006 19:36:11 +0200
    ...The standard seat foam in european Vanagons is thinner and narrower than the seats used in Multivans/GLs/Carats. I think your U.S...
  • Trip report from France/Switzerland
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:15:27 -0700
    ...Most were "multivans" and most pulling a full size camping trailer and passing all the slow pokes 2CVs and truckers. All were TDI models...
  • Re: Any experience with this part?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:34:51 -0700
    ...BTW Rocky Mountain Westy builds them and they are well > crafted. > > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com...
  • Re: A "thunk" from behind
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:16:36 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Thu, Nov 5...
  • Re: jump seat for camper
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:46:18 -0700
    At 7/14/2009 09:02 AM, Jim Lieb wrote: >David, > >I had a 90 Multivan that had two rear facing jumpseats. They did...
  • Van hesitates--where to start troubleshooting?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 21:50:09 -0500
    I have a 90 Vanagon Multivan 2.1L just returned from camping a week ago and the van ran fine except I did start...
  • Re: Westy roof rattling
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 13:58:57 -0800
    Happened to my 90 Multivan yesterday. Only when winds were swirling and over about 63 mph. I searched the archives and supposedly it can...
  • Re: fan switch or sensor
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 21:07:23 -0400
    ...pmail if you have more ?? John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Rust Repairs
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 20:40:13 -0500
    ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74
  • Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:31:17 -0400
    ...Best of luck, John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan...
  • Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:36:09 -0500
    ...Bosch p/n 4477 > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm...
  • front end vibration
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:49:09 -0800
    Hello collective wisdom, I've had an intermittent vibration in front right side of my van (91 2wd multivan) since returning home from the...
  • Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - Mike B
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 21:32:16 -0400
    ...2.1 WBX to a floor stand? > > Thanks, > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 250k miles > > http://www.vanagonauts.com > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
  • Stuck Table & Arm Rest Questions, '90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
    Mon, 18 May 1998 15:41:59 -0700
    Hi All, I'm new to the world of Vanagons as I just got mine on Saturday! I found most of my questions answered...
  • Re: swivel seat
    Historical mailing list - G Challis
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 20:56:36 -0700
    ...swivel seat Hello out there I have a 1990 multivan and want to make the passenger seat swivel to face the rear of the...
  • Re: A/C panel melted
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:21:36 -0700
    ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick- Sacamento -91 Multivan" <personalbsd@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:06 AM...
  • Re: Question on Surepower 1315 Install
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:45:27 -0400
    ...Good luck, John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN On 8...
  • Re: major fuel leak
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:49:29 -0500
    ...checking the whole system. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:15:37 -0700
    ...http://northwestcampers.com/ John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
  • Re: Busted Cladding Holes???/
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Fri, 2 Jan 2009 10:04:43 -0800
    ...Bites! > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > Radio Call:KC8ZFN >
  • I'm taking another trip to Germany in July - anyone need parts!?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 14 Jun 2001 21:11:23 -0700
    ...Bringing back a really sweet Syncro 16 Multivan (TD, rear spare tire carrier etc) and a Golf Syncro (Black, four door, 90hp gasoline, nothing...
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:46:15 -0700
    ...Up to > now, have traveled with 2 bikes inside the Vanagon > (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded and we > couldn't take...
  • Re: Redline MT-90 Winter Weather Advisory
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Fri, 14 Nov 2003 18:41:05 -0600
    ...I changed over from dino oil in > my 91 manual trans Multivan about 5 weeks ago. I have since been pleasantly > surprised on the...
  • Re: Diagnosing Water Pump Failure
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:19:47 -0400
    ...Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN ~~Before a mad scientist goes mad, there...
  • Re: I've created a monster
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:49:12 -0400
    ...John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN On 8/27/07...
  • Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:48:00 -0500
    ...I'm on board > for a Bostig conversion! > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Two emblems on back of Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 19 Mar 2014 14:48:03 -0500
    ...Multivan? Westfalia? > > Somewhere (on the list?) I read that all the 7-seat Vanagons imported to > Canada in '90 and '91 were Multivans, whether...
  • Re: Red/wht wire from battery
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Sun, 13 Aug 2017 20:38:36 -0500
    ...high speed relay. > > Mark > > > Mbob1950 wrote: >> I've got a 86 Multivan that I converted to a Poptop. On the battery + terminal the red...
  • Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:37:36 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Sun, Sep 6...
  • Re: Putting Side Rocker Mouldings on Westy?
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Thu, 29 May 1997 16:57:39 -0400
    ...these mouldings originally used on any Westies, or >just on the multivan campers (without propane)? If they weren't originally >used on Westies, has...
  • Re: Choosing Tires for 15" Wheels
    Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
    Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:48:09 +0100
    Hello Chris, on my Vanagon (Multivan turbocharged diesel from november 1987) I have since around 10 years during the summer time Mangels 7x15 Chrome...
  • Left Rear cabinet w/ BIG door for sale (was: WTB: rear linen closet
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:42:44 EDT
    ...out of a '85-87 camper (non-GL) or > '90-91 multivan. The closet door is on the right side of the cabinet > instead...