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• Parts on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 07:56:24 -0700
  ...I have a camshaft (looks good), an AFM with no lid and minimal track wear, a wiper motor assembly, and a good (JB Welded...
• Re: Normal Compression Readings?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 00:26:21 -0400
  ...You may want to move the air filter assembly, to get to the right side plugs. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
• Re: friday wierdness: Volkswaffe
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 00:19:58 -0700
  ...fake or fiction? - > YouTube_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlbCLX7aZk&feature=related) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl...
• Re: spinning rear lug nut
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 20:10:11 -1000
  ...you might not have to replace the whole hub assembly .. or even the stub axle. if a new stud fits fairly well, a small...
• Re: Etka helped needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 04:48:58 -0800
  ...Can someone confirm that this is an oil breather assembly for a 1.9l motor? The other is 391 117 090 2, which I...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 28 May 2006 20:37:56 -0700
  ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon > assembly line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? It > shouldn't be...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:58:51 -0700
  ...my Westy. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: intake gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:37:03 -0800
  ...They are available as an assembly with gaskets already glued on both sides, VW Part Number 025-129-717 C. (That's the way...
• Re: how much of a performance hit with 215/75/15 tires?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:07:12 -0700
  ...For a given torque on the axle hub assembly the distance from the centerline of that assembly to the road will dictate how much...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:22:58 -0400
  ...I took the horn assembly apart, unconnected the +&- leads. While parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn blows...
• Snap On Vantage.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:43:09 -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...
• Re: some vanagon applicable products from lee valley
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:26:23 -0700
  ...ap=1 > > alistair > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Creaking clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Sep 1994 11:04:01 -0500
  ...Also soaked the pedal assembly with WD-40 (helped for a while) penetrating oil (ditto) then cleaned it & lubed it all up again. Now...
• Bleeding cooling system
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 95 19:53:00 -0500
  ...system? Maybe a bicycle floor pump and VV>presta/schrader valve assembly on a spare cap would work to VV>determine if there are...
• 87 westy clutch pedal squeak
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 1996 09:40:52 -0500
  ...to do that again to get at the clutch/brake pedal assembly! ;((( i'll try spraying the area with heavy duty lube, but im...
• Wanna "cruise" into the sunset
  Historical mailing list - Clark Carr
  Tue, 6 May 1997 17:30:46 -0400
  Would anyone of you who is parting out buses happen to have a cruise control assembly (all the pieces) that would work on my...
• high idle/idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 20:14:33 -0600
  ...the engine) versus the control module (behind the right tail light assembly)? Are they both simple replacements? Something I can do myself (I can...
• Re: Utah A/C was What kind of AC is this?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:00:36 EDT
  In a message dated 9/6/02 4:18:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << "Air is rammed into the assembly...
• 1986 transporter....
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 01:03:16 -0500
  ...Some of the outside parts available are , lower grill, right headlight assembly, all other lights and lens . . P-mail with your wants and needs...
• Re: Places of origin
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 28 May 2003 18:49:48 -0400
  ...The assembly plant code is the 11th character (reading left to right). E = Emden, Germany, H = Hannover, Germany. Most busses assembled here. G = Graz...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:42 -0600
  ...The radius rod attaches to bottom of the adaptor. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate...
• AC Outlet Needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 19:18:46 -0800
  ...I need to buy the whole darn plastic flapper middle AC assembly thingy? Anyone have said parts? It's for the 90 Syncro. Thanks...
• Question about flue vent mounting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 13:37:06 -0500
  ...There is a slot in the rubber molding that forms the bed for the westy flue vent assembly. You see it in the black...
• We've got room - one way...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:55:21 -0600
  ...I can't wait to get it out of the body shop and back into my garage for a slow re-assembly. Fingers crossed...
• Re: cutting to get to heater fan... please help
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:43:47 -0600
  ...The fan assembly sits behind the front cross >brace structure that is also the air channel (just like an old bug where >channels are...
• Re: 1985 westphalia --- electric water pump failure
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:14:39 -0700
  ...does anyone have a website URL showing diagrams or visuals and >instructions for that pump assembly so we could try to trouble shoot it...
• Re: Horn ring replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:32:42 -0700
  ...Any tips? > > I can also get a new contact (as part of the turn signal assembly), > but I don't know if it is...
• Tail light stuffing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:35:49 -0700
  ...There's an empty spot spot at the bottom center of the tail light assembly that's just a reflector area, and there's...
• Re: Stuck sliding door on Buss'
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 1995 14:55:14 -0800
  ...By the way, the local junkyark wanted about $75 for the whole assembly! I noticed at the Pfeiffer picnic that the Copleys' bus had...
• Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 17:52:51 -0700
  ...You can buy a new float level assembly, but they are pretty pricey. The reed switches are about $4.50, and can be easily...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 19 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
  ...I suspect the rebuilt calipers I > installed > several years ago, never worked 100% correctly due to poor quality > assembly or > parts. > > My choices: > > - upgrade...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:12:34 -0700
  ...Klappsitzbank.jpg > > alistair -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:35:48 -0800
  ...kit-mk7.html > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• 73-79 Van Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 21:27:02 -0700
  ...Curtain Rod Set (OEM) Rear Hatch Bug Screen (like new) Tailight Assembly 72-79 with lens New AC Belt (OEM) 72-79 Hammock with...
• Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 22:14:10 -0400
  ...Are they replaceable , or do I need to get a complete injector assembly? P.S. I was out in Moab Utah last week mountain...
• Propane Auto-Stop Valve
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  01 Apr 96 23:41:40 EST
  ...How do I confirm/correct this? Should I just replace the whole tank assembly? I never had this problem with my '83. Mark Bowie...
• Re: Sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Tue, 12 May 1998 01:21:46 EDT
  ...Does anyone have a fix for this other than replacing the entire window assembly at great cost. Both sides are like this. >> yea...buy...
• help! part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 14:33:28 -0500
  ...Its the part with the spring over it that connects to the throttle/idle assembly off the intake air distributer. It's threaded with...
• Re: Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:46:39 -0800
  ...Mark Keller Stuart wrote: > My '90 vanagon has power door locks. > On the sliding door, is a large lock assembly called > the Remote Control...
• FS: Syncro trans w/difflock-plus misc. parts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 13:04:21 -0700
  ...w/fan 1-radiator ('84) 1-rear heater ('84)-no leaks 1-front heater assembly-no leaks, but fan chirps on low setting ('84)
• Re: heater blower
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 22:30:27 -0400
  ...I believe you will need eleven of them for each heater box...I forget when they stopped using the clips in assembly -- Bentley says...
• Re: WTB: Rear Wiper Motor
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:31:15 +0100
  ...2 weeks and it still smells >inside, even with the wiper assembly removed. Hi there, I managed to replace my burned-out motor with...
• Re: Heater core baffle, remove or not?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 18:05:26 -0500
  Ray Brubaker wrote: > I am in the midst of changing the front heater fan assembly on my '86 > Syncro. I noticed that the heater...
• Re: junkyard tales, change those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 04:50:23 -0600
  ...I bought the front luggage rack and the bed > assembly. Sounds like you ran across a p22 version. There wouldn�t have been a...
• Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:51:08 -0800
  ...They were certainly no easier to install on the assembly line. The non-opening wings are one of the two STUPID base model "features...
• OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:35:43 -0700
  ...Is that the colour of grease VW used at factory? Or am I looking at water intrusion into the rear axle assembly? Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Another 84, Westy, for sale in Bend, Ore.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:44:40 -0800
  ...cto/3608361788.html> -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:32:28 -0700
  ...make comments active! > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:02:09 -0500
  ...Do I put motor oil on the valve stems to pre lub them before assembly? Thanks Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 22:59:44 -0700
  ...If it is a switch problem, cleaning >>>> it >>>> may very well take care of it; it's a substantial assembly. >>>> >>>> Yrs, >>>> d >>>> >>>> >>> And of...
• Re: clutch pedal wear
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 11:53:23 -0800
  I tried lubrication that area with assembly in place. Its awkward to get the straw pointed to right place, but yes its worth a...
• Re: quick trip report, SW Van isle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 11:23:28 -0700
  ...port-renfrew/ > > > > > > alistair > > > > > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > > > '81...
• Re: Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 17:44:38 -0300
  ...Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly without using >a spring compressor? Duck? Seriously, the upper A-arm isn't under...
• Got Some European Turn Signals and Other stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:47:26 EST
  ...for 86-91 Vanagon- $120 (New VW) Rear Left Tail Light Assembly for Vanagon- $30 (New VW) Passenger Side Power Mirror for Vanagon- $120...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:00:45 -0700
  That new strap looks superior. Let us know if you can feel the difference. It might be worth the upgrade eh? Alistair > On Oct...
• Re: Looking for 4mm by 1.0 threads per mm tap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:41:52 -0500
  ...This is for the windshield wiper assembly. Any ideas? Tried HF and Sears and Home Depot. They all have finer thread taps. Karl Wolz...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 12:44:54 -0800
  ...Removed the wheel, inspected the rotor and caliper assembly, but found nothing. Any suggestions?
• Re: cheap EV camper
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:24:01 -0700
  ...manual swap. > > > -- > Casey > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Granola Decoliner
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:30:59 -0800
  ...www.wordless.me -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Coolant hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:29:44 -0400
  ...They're > a hazard, and only for assembly at the factory, in my opinion.