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• Hissing sound at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:45:15 -0700
  Mellow Yellow has developed a hissing sound which seems to come from where the throttle body connects to the air distribution manifold. I heard...
• dent pulling
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:09:37 -0400
  ...BTW I have virtually no experience with body work and want to stay away from Bondo. mark -- Mark Gajewski | mgajewski@manvillerubber.com Manville Rubber...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:33:08 -0600
  ...Also, if done right it won�t look repaired, even to a body man. But I�ve owned over 40 cars and have looked...
• Re: Mitchell Repair Manual and others
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:26:07 -0500
  ...ru/vw_01.htm also be aware that the 91 transporter/caravelle and the 91 camper california are the T4/Eurovan body styles. joel
• Re: Hissing sound at throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:02:15 -0400
  ...which seems to come from >where the throttle body connects to the air distribution manifold. I >heard the sound then localized it by listening...
• Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:01:56 -0700
  Hello Folks, I managed to cut some front wheel arches to be used to replace my badly damaged existing arches. After that long struggle...
• Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone? (I don't THINK so!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 21:16:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...companies have produced and crash tested composites for body panel usage, backyard manufacture of body panels would be a highly-risky business to be...
• Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:09:13 +0000
  ...1991 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON BUS Body Style: WINDOW VAN Engine Type: 2.1L L4 FI Manufactured In: GERMANY
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:55:01 -0400
  ...Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping > along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
• Vanagon starter - will it a Beetle?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:31:25 -0500
  ...I have no idea whether a Vanagon manual-trans starter will fit a T1 properly, but if so my adaptor should work. Anyone know...
• choosing the project
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 06:41:07 -0700
  ...So body work will be happening to either but is it more difficult to switch the camper equipment or the pop top? Have welder...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 21:42:49 -0600
  ...There are a couple of manufacturers (Fuzor, and Duramix) of body panel adhesive's that have conducted crash test's on cars that have...
• choking at full throttle + "backfire??" in the throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 19:00:07 -0700
  '88 2.1L Digifant When I manually open the throttle QUICKLY to fully open while at the engine compartment my van hesitates and doesn...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:25:09 -0600
  ...When the auto manufacturers use adhesives in structural applications so will I. It is not my job nor my place to reengineer something that...
• AMG 17" wheels with tires in Wisconsin for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:28:24 -0400
  <html> <body> Hi all <br> found these on the samba<br> He will split the shipping with the purchaser if from the Vanagon list...
• WTB front bumper (fiberglass) for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 23:50:15 -0500
  ...Continuing with my adventures with the body shop- it seems the body man felt it was much more expedient to rip 3 inch holes...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - List Charter - Final
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:00:54 -0800
  ...Especially TRIP REPORTS! We don't get near as many as we ought to. Or the planning thereof. Jim On Nov 16, 2008, at...
• Re: Body Work Books
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 96 09:17:48 PST
  ...Panel Craft; Featuring Ford Cortina MK.1 bodyshell > restoration. 1. Automobiles -- Conservation and restoration -- > Amateur manuals > > I Title 629.28'722 TL152.2 > > ISBN...
• Pizzas and Bodyshops
  Historical mailing list - John Galvin
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 11:59:39 GMT
  ...Ubendum we mendum) so it was every bird in Lissycasey that shat on the van. >body-shop man. Dunno how much it's gonna...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 18:50:51 -0700
  ...a body shop operator. After a hearty laugh he assured me that his shop repairs deer-collision damage on at least as many cars...
• Needed: left mirror for 87
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:47:37 -0700
  Does any body have a spare left hand manual mirror in fairly decent condition? I've seen a repro mirror and I would rather...
• Re: The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:50:35 -0500
  There are a number of FI grounds on the body near the coil, and a few on the engine itself. The ground strap direct...
• Re: Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 May 2012 07:12:21 -0700
  ...Similar to the stuff you see inside body panels on cars. Black, plastic, very strong adhesive. This motorcycle was crashed, like many fancy sportbikes...
• vanagon mailing list
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 1995 16:25:04 -0500
  ...would like to receive information regarding where I could find used body parts (rear bumper, some interior trimmings) for my 87 vanagon many thanks
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 17 May 2001 20:03:33 -0800
  Mark, I've had several throttle body/ butterfly shaft aluminum castings rebushed for carbs I'm rebuilding. The normal route is to ask at...
• Re: gluing bodypanels on - BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:18:08 -0500
  I can't help but wonder what part the application procedure plays, in that many panels are glued on at the factory these days...
• Re: Manual Tranny vs Automatic Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:37:44 -0500
  Swapping a valve body is much better than dropping that trans if your symptoms are strange shifting.A can of seafoam will strip out...
• Re: 2.0L Conversion 5K update, longish
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:50:19 -0700
  ...The Eurospec for example using the VW manifold has the throttle body at the back end. My throttle body faces the front. You should...
• N Calif. Van (Loaf) for sal
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  10 Oct 1996 11:56:41 -0700
  ...seat, cupboard in left rear quarter, some curtains (mango color?) Physical appearances - fair to good??? Body has no obvious damages other than what I...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:04:56 -0600
  ...The switch > can fail and-or be corroded or mangled enough that it's nearly > impossible to adjust while throttle body still mounted, or...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Thu, 22 May 2003 16:57:25 -0700
  ...colour code for the "white" pop-top paint to give the body man? None of the Volkswagen dealer's parts departments couldn't help...
• Re: Antenna needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Tue, 13 May 2003 16:12:37 -0000
  Check out http://volkscafe.com/ You can find it under Body Mechanical for your year van. For me it's: Van > 91 > Manual Transmission...
• Re: Learn to Do Bodywork
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 01:40:01 -0600
  ...Learn to Do Bodywork > > >> Hi Volks: >> >> I came across a site that points to local courses in many areas - so I >> checked it out...
• The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:25:49 -0800
  ...many dollars for not that much .. but no one ( ? ? ) ever checks the tail and rear running lights ? There is a technician named 'No Body...
• Power steering pump installation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:35:32 -0700
  ...The existing pump is bolted through the mounting plate to the pump body. The existing pump manufacture date is 1992, the rebuilt pump is...
• Re: T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 22:42:02 -0700
  ...There are so > many basic structural differences between the Syncro and two-whee-drive basic body > shells that it could be a nightmare. You...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:00:13 -0700
  ...paint and body shops. > Not that it's Right ........'taint.............but that is the common > standard for many paint and body shops. > I've...
• Re: 87 GL surges. . .
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Long
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 01:03:56 -0400
  ...Unfortunately, it could be many things. Possibilities: >> My 87 had similar symptoms. Upon a very expensive diagnosis and repair we found a burned out...
• WTB: 2.1 Throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:10:37 -0700
  ...many 2.1 parts! (engine swap pending) My 2.1 1988 is currently my daily driver. It has a GoWesty vacuum operated throttle body...
• VW '71 Bus 165K mi $1600/OBO Saratoga, Ca
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 08:30:05 -0400
  ...mi $1600/OBO Saratoga Options: Manual transmission Description: Strong Engine; New Tires; Great transport vehicle; White; Good Body Seller info: (Private party) Email : toddw...
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:26:36 -0500
  This is my final solution, i have tried many product. http://www.benplace.com/francois_subi1/francois17.jpg Ben ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 3 May 2012 16:13:24 -0400
  ...Black, plastic, very strong adhesive. > > �This motorcycle was crashed, like many fancy sportbikes, and the plastic > body work was trashed. �The PO used this...
• Re: More Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - Firstname Lastname
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 15:13:31 EDT
  ...If you approach an automobile body repairman who is ***also*** a decent human being, he might show you some kindness and do a presentable...
• Re: You did your own body work? I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:02:26 -0800
  ...My father was a wise man in his way. The fine tuned and detailed body work he could do with a hammer and a...
• Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:46:28 -0500
  ...True, the body of the vehicle is negative. Chances are that any tool (such as a socket or box-end wrench) you would use...
• Affordable Auto Painters in Portland, Oregon area. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:48:10 -0700
  I've just gotten jacked around by the second auto body shop in the Portland area. North West Auto Care bumped their estimate by...
• vanagon symptom
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 12 May 2017 16:36:35 -0700
  ...1 WBX manual trans has the hiccups known as vanagon symptom. It has a rebuilt AFM. We check the throttle body switch, check for...
• WESTFALIA-WERKE serial# decal for RF door? where to get? or can someone make em?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 01:32:06 EST
  ...actually, of the 8 decals in that picture (which is very hard to see) not many look like they are for the later vanagon...
• Owners Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 00:41:10 EDT
  ...5 parts Vanagons with many good parts left on them. They also have a Carat, complete and running (body is rough) for sale. -Loretta...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:36:07 -0800
  Once in the mountains the C-clip that holds the throttle rod onto the throttle body came off. This is the little clip about...
• Re: Material to fill the seams
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 May 2010 21:56:56 -0700
  ...many guys would actually seek out Vari Prime, alllow it to it > 12 hours, scuff that down, seam seal the area with body panel...
• Re: AFM, throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:07:14 EDT
  ...good) AFM and throttle body with a functioning switch attached, I am interested. My Vanagon is an 88 Westy, manual transmission. Warren, I rebuild...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:36:13 -0500
  ...As I recall, you moved the knob a little vertically to reveal a small, square opening in the body. Disclaimer: It has been many...
• '87 Vanagon FS/Trade (pics now up!)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:33:46 -0500
  ...Will trade for a nice clean rustfree Bus camper body '72-'79 with blown engine or tranny of equal value. Must be manual tranny...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 17 Feb 97 11:30:02 EST
  ...many new parts, good tires, needs some paint and body work, $900 obo, 703-359-7080. '73 Convertible (assuming Super Beetle convertible), body in...
• 84' Auto Trans & Engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Wassily Smyrnow
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 18:15:40 -0400
  ...Engine new heads and runs great! I've got a 84' that suffered body damage..... many good parts available.... e-mail me....... jarsofclay@ameritech...
• Re: Will someone please go KISS this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Noah
  Sun, 19 Oct 2003 13:28:45 -0400
  I talked to the body man that did the modifications to the van, and although the project was a rush job I'm surprised...
• "Hankerin' for fiberglass Carat Trim & Bumpers" (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:30:53 EST
  ...in the stock manner (with brackets, etc) so you need to use some countersunk screws, countersink some holes in the body pieces, and then...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:12:51 -0500
  ...layouts inside > > this vehicles, the throttle body is on pulley > > side. So, Oettinger turned the intake manifold > > by 180 degrees. > > > > Does someone know, how...
• Re: Westfalia top color...
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:28:14 EDT
  ...many marching rainbow bears?" "No, I painted the pop-top white." "Uhhhh.... aren't they all white?" "Not that year. Factory spec was body...