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• Re: Important extra gauges
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 11:20:40 +0100
  ...With the >turbodiesel and the modifications to boost pressure I will make ( for more >power), I think the exhaust temp and boost gauge are...
• South African bumpers fit 84?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 10:26:54 +1200
  ...know ASAP whether they will be possible to fit without major modification. I assume that I would need the RSA mounts; will these fit...
• Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:26:51 -0700
  ...Later, if modifications ARE done, it is up to you to notify the >insurance company. Yes. The premium you pay is based on the...
• Re: instrument lighting
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Mon, 8 Mar 2004 03:37:35 -0500
  ...I would confirm this modification will work myself, except my van is mothballed for the winter. If no one else has tried the idea...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Apr 2012 to 21 Apr 2012 - Special issue (#2012-235)
  Historical mailing list - ZedEE Scooby
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:04:58 -0400
  ...Alas I couldn't do the modification to the armour as I can't screw nor saw straight Zee aka Zedee aka gtadaizee
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:17:51 -0700
  ...Less modifications the the hangers and other hardware. It is a little louder, but not objectionably so. The catalytic converter smooths out lots of...
• Re: Thoughts on Tents, Heads, Tires, and Hoses (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 06:20:20 EDT
  ...It will not connect to the side door of a Westfalia without some modifications. The bottom of the opening of the connection to the...
• Re: Westy camper top mods for a Syncro GL?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 08:41:22
  ...has or know of > a shop or person that does the modifications. I have a good Westy top and canvas for sale from an...
• Re: different exhaust Q? studs or bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 14:36:46 -0600
  ...Someone on the list mentioned this hardware modification last summer when I sent a post requesting info about draining and flushing the cooling system...
• Re: Refrigerator air supply mod
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 17 May 2000 12:04:18 -0700
  ...Refrigerator air supply mod > Has anyone performed the two refrigerator > air supply modifications shown in Bentley? > One involves drilling out the air pump and...
• Re: Fw: 62 bus question- NVC My $.02
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 01:12:07 -0800
  ...brakes without running into clearance issues, or doing even more major modifications. The only drawback is you're married to a 2 year only...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:40:35 -0500
  Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a bed - but I'd check the wrecking yards to get a...
• Modifying a Dometic Refrigerator in an 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffory Schiebel
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 18:46:16 -0500
  ...the top coil and one on the bottom coil? Does this modification really make a difference? Also is there any truth to the rumor...
• Re: Headlamp Relays - Lights Still Dim
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 06:27:02 -0400
  ...Of course it would have been nice to know this value before the modification began but...... I recommend you also upgrade the path to...
• More AC woes...
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 20:13:28 -0700
  ...Anybody got a modification fix or any ideas? Is this a "normal" voltage for Vanagon alternators? Thanks! Keith Ovregaard 84 Westy "Brownie" Solar Charged...
• Re: adjustable intermittent relay
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:07:25 +1200
  >That is a good cheap, do it yourself modification. I have an infinitely >adjustable programmable intermittent relay on my van that is an off...
• Comments RE: Europro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 11:58:54 -0800
  ...it keeps me abreast of the market and exposes me to features and modifications that I might otherwise not see. TIA Mark in AK
• Re: Ignition/starter switch failures
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 12 May 2015 17:23:30 -0700
  ...I haven't changed the load on the switch with recent modifications or > component replacements except for the starter so I don't think...
• Re: Cabin Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 2 May 2012 13:48:07 -0700
  ...Has anyone > come up with a modification that did this?
• Re: '80-'85 van owners, put '86 up square headlights in your van!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 09:37:05 -0800
  ...everything is universal and >bolts right up w/ no modification. > >it looks neat when these square headlights are installed on a aircooled >vanagon - makes...
• Wide Rims = Stability?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:25:30 -0400
  ...But alot of those people have also lowered the suspension and done other custom modifications. Essentially, what's the deal? Can it be done...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:57:19 -0400
  ...Are you getting it with a > > conversion or modifications or stock. I am dripping along at 16 mpg, > > with a motor that doesn't...
• Re: Vanagon Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:52:35 EDT
  ...Any major modifications to the brake hydraulic system should be left to the experts (I said experts, not "pros"). BenT San Francisco
• FS: Mercedes Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 13:40:43 -0700
  ...I have similar 15" steel Benz wheels on my syncro & they fit w/ no modifications. Just remove the little alignment bolt on the rear...
• Re: Fw: aux battery
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:02:19 -0700
  ...me how it fits under the driver seat? does it fit? > wil > I > > have to make extensive modifications. any comments are welcome > > > > thanks > > > > Dan > > >
• Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:18:03 -0700
  ...The floor pan is the same > (unibody construction and all that), but there are quite a few other > modifications.... > > The gas tank in a...
• Re: Happy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:54:25 -0400
  Hi The a/c modification sounds intriguing: could we see a photo of it please? Alain Pierre Hovasse 86 Westy Toronto on 5/13...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 13 May 2023 15:27:17 -0600
  Hey Steve That BookMarklet works pretty slick,,, Thanks for pointing that out ~ It’s Really Too Bad that TheSamba doesn’t have a Pref...
• Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 14:42:36 -0400
  ...was working fine a week ago before I > did some electrical modifications to add a secondary battery ! > I don't think I I messed...
• Re: Engine Conversion's Done (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:57:24 -0700
  ...Another pro is modifications are cheap and plentiful too... -- David Marshall Quesnel BC Canada mailto:david@volkswagen.org -- -- 73 Audi 100LS, 78 1.8L...
• Re: Westy Sink faucet mods
  Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:27:33 -0500
  ...I'm wondering if anyone has come up >with some good modifications. Here are the things that are bugging me: > >1. The stream of...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top//also $800 1980 westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 20:47:26 -0700
  ...http://www.kokopellisgarden.com/vw/ then click on other modifications and then Top Mounted Roof Rack. Look at the millions of pickup truck shells...
• Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:19:10 EST
  ...The modifications I made give me a power band roughly between 1500 rpms to 5000 rpms. The WBX engine is actually quite good once...
• Re: Where do you mount your gauges?
  Historical mailing list - Tintman
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 17:37:46 -0600
  ...other of your existing pod. > > I will be looking at dash modifications eventually myself, though I'm no > expert with laying neat fiberglass (I...
• Re: Microwave in the cabinet under the sink
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:07:16 -0700
  > Just searching eBay and I came across this interesting modification. > Its a microwave oven underneith the westy sink. > That's just crazy, if you...
• Re: Water pump
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:07:11 -0700
  ...I would only > > add a slight modification to them (and I would invite Andrew to perhaps > add > > this as an alternate method in his...
• Re: Custom work on westie today
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:09:17 -0700
  ...opens up to the large closet also.� It is a great modification and I would like to post photos but they are being declined...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:45:44 -0800
  ...I think this would be a wonderful modification. If anyone remembers where the link was on how to do this, I would like to...
• 80 Westfalia engine compartment , Bentley manuals, Weekend work
  Historical mailing list - David Rankin
  Mon, 4 Dec 95 12:16:13 -0500
  ...I know about the engine compartment seals but what I describing could be from previous modification or rust damage repair. Does anybody have any...
• Re: Ideas on installing E4-lights
  Historical mailing list - John Langowski
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:25:03 -0500
  ...anyone has done or attempted this > modification.
• opening the AFM - Howz it done?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 16:30:47 -0400
  Howdy all; Over the weekend, I did my first engine modification ever to my '85 - by adding the "capacitor fix" as described in the...
• Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 09:22:06 -0600
  ...readily available, and fit in the Vanagon engine bay >with no modifications to the deck lid necessary. Smooth running, reliable, >modern "boxer" engines all...
• Re: fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:34:30 -0600
  One thing I forgot (at least, one....;) One of the times I took the fridge out was to install the GoWesty air pump modification...
• Re: Rebuilding westy cabinets in fine wood
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 13:38:29 -0600
  > Have ya ever seen an old van that's been through both home modification > (panelling, wood floors, etc.) and a head on accident? There...
• Re: Reasonable cruising speed?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:49:15 -0700
  ...What is the > story > on this? Is it some type of "overdrive" modification? Or is it something > else entirely? > > Thanks again, > > Route 66 Rider...
• Install a 5 speed syncro tranny in my 2WD Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:39:32 -0500
  ...Is there any shift linkage modifications? Any other additional parts I need to purchase? Thank you in advance for your help and advice. Anyone...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 21:32:29 -0500
  ...My size decision is between >> 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in clamshell >> without modification or...
• Re: help , video to help diagnose my Westphalia air cool 1993 problem.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 27 Jul 2015 23:55:21 -0400
  ...Tip ! The engine was rebuilt and was working fine a week ago before I did some electrical modifications to add a secondary battery ! I...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 May 2011 10:24:53 -0700
  ...wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you > the most pleasure...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 19:26:14 -0700
  ...What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon? > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade...
• Re: Windshield wiper modification
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:17:48 +0200
  And if you want more washer fluid on the screen, you can apparently put in the jets from a Bug. They are a bit...
• Re: Two Questions - headlight improvements / automatic tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 17:05:45 -0500
  ...The only modification that you have to make is to the bulb...there is a small tab on the metal base of the bulb...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 07:04:26 -0500
  ...i did not buy something that would not fit with out modification...anyone have any brand or light choices that would fit my project...
• audi 5 cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Robert Berkemer
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 10:16:58 -0600
  ...Since my transmission is an automatic I doubt that the diesel is a realistic option without transmission modifications to lower rpm's which I...
• Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 15:21:10 -0500
  ...I have had to make a few modifications to get it the way I want it, as one would with a hybred vehicle, but...
• Re: Necessity is the muthah of invention (or) Euro Trim for US Vans
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 7 Dec 2005 09:48:38 -0500
  ...I took a quick trip to the Mickey Mouse house of modifications and >came up with the following: > >1. Buy a set of used...
• Re: [Syncro] 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 12:00:20 -0800
  ...as big as you can get up front. > Whith some minor modification you should be able to get > 215/75-15, in fact VolksCafe...
• Re: I4 Intake manifolds - makin' a list
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 11:32:30 -0800
  ...The 2.0L cross flow (A3) head and manifold doesn't require any hammering, but it does require an engine cover modification. Diesels will...
• Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:40:30 -0500
  ...Spring projects caused by Christmas van presents, include , new throttle cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications. So, any Vanagon related...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:03:40 -0400
  ...Not a terribly hard modification, and if you > ever need to put the original seats back, nothing has changed. > On Apr 20, 2015 11...