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• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:12:27 -0700
  RE: 87 or 91? Also missing an item unique to the '91, the interior latch release on the rear hatch.....
• Rear hatch struts Heavy Duty
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sat, 8 Apr 2006 19:10:01 -0700
  For me it comes down to brand.., I want the heavier duty heavy duty..., So between.., Lift-O-Mat and Stabilus... Thanks...
• Re: Hatch mosquito net
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:47:37 -0500
  ...Friday, January 05, 2001 8:37 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Hatch mosquito net > Im selling my 84 Westy to look for a Euro-vanagon. Should...
• Re: He will be a Vanagon owner in 15 years.../ college fund
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 2 May 2003 15:11:53 EDT
  ...I open it and he points to the bed, I lift it and he emphatically points to the engine hatch. I open the hatch...
• Re: Rear Hatch Strut Story (Suspander)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 1996 09:11:12 -0700
  ...to buy >the Boge from Teutonix for $43 ea.? Any lurking hatch stut stories? > >thanks, >--Jonah >'87 syncro westies (yes, plural temporarily. story to...
• parting 74 84 88
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:04:44 -0700
  ...doors from 74 transporter orange 50.00ea rear hatch from 84 vanagon 75.00 rear hatch from 74 transporter 50.00 rebuilt 1700cc engine...
• Re: WTB: rear mosquito screen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:31:27 -0600
  ...http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/hatchscreen.msnw?albumlist=2 Bob Stevens ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Palmer" <icecoldvw@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Diff. between 1991 Multivan and Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 14:48:48 -0700
  ...We have a 1991 Westfalia Multivan that needs a new hatch and bumpers (and interior seats .. heck could use a lot of new things...
• Re: WTB - rear hatch, and year
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:41:36 -0400
  ...Runberg wrote: > >> Anyone in the mid Atlantic have a good rear hatch for sale? Color >> and year don't matter, as long as it...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:23:03 -0700
  ...the hatch does not go down if I stop pushing it, it stays, so I am safe here. It doesn't go up as...
• Re: Clean Yur Trough!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:16:48 -0800
  ...While >> working on my Westy today, with the rear hatch open, I saw a twig or >> two sticking up out of the trough at...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:02:34 -0800
  ...Hard to believe how I got the dent so high up on the hatch, but I did it. Alistair > On Feb 21, 2014, at...
• Re: Need replacement plastic wheels top hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 23:26:49 -0800
  ...need replacement plastic wheels for the device that lowers the top hatch. > Does anyone have any suggestions concerning where I might find them? > > Thanks...
• Re: Assorted Westy (1991) questions
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Tue, 26 May 1998 16:06:02 -0700
  ...to swing out the table in order to access the two hatch/cabinets. Anyone ever hinge this table or figure a system that works...
• More Stuff - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:51:42 -0700
  A/C Compressors (2) and interior hoses $100 Auto trans axles + U-Joints/pr - $100 Power steering pump - Free! Rear hatch wiper motor assembly...
• Re: Hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:00:42 -0700
  the thing I learn is ... if you duplicate a worn key ... you will have a *new* worn key... a worn keys won't work...
• Curtains
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:15:09 -0600
  I have a'91 Carat and would like to add some nice looking functional curtains to it - sides and hatch. Anyone have any suggestions...
• Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:51:29 -0800
  Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. Thanks, Michael...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - James Vogl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:43:16 -0700
  ...Extended length is less critical, since it just determines how high the hatch open. I would think anywhere between 19"-21" would be fine...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:50:42 -0700
  ...I >> would think many other things like bike racks and other hatch attachments >> would be more likely to cause a problem than the small...
• Cheap struts for Vgon rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Dec 1995 17:07:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...How many people out there would like to replace your rear hatch struts for less than an arm and a leg? Left and right...
• Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:50:31 -0600
  ...If the whole mess fits inside with the rear hatch open, even better. And of course make sure they have them ready for pick...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:38:46 -0700
  ...Perhaps the whole rear hatch re-made in fiberglass.............but in the form of a bubble....about like you opened the stock rear hatch...
• Re: Sound Deadening...here we go :)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 May 2009 10:09:41 -0700
  ...And I wasn't that fussy putting it in, if you pull the door panels and panel on the slider and rear hatch it...
• Re: Doing those Tune-ups Myself Again
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 15:41:06 -0700
  ...Doing those Tune-ups Myself Again ><snip> >>Can't wait to get the new hatch struts put on. > >>Madeline >>'90 Syncro Westie > > >I just...
• Re: Tiico--Dip Stick Question(oil levels)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:07:23 -0700
  I just add 4.7-8 qts after the drain/change and that registers at the top of the cross-hatch markings on the...
• Manuals, rear hatch screen for possible sale
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 11:53:10 -0500
  ...a VW factory shop manual, various other books, and a rear hatch screen for the Bus. Are you on any groups still where you...
• Re: Obsure (One year only) Part(s) Wanted (interior hatch release lever)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:46:36 -0700
  ...be a dime a dozen in junkyards.. > (facetious mode off) > > chris > 91 westy w/ interior hatch release (and no, its not a parts van) > > > >
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:14:36 -0800
  ...if it's sufficient to put an oily film on your back > hatch, the cause will be obvious". > > Except ... it's not obvious! Not...
• Electric locks.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:18:50 -0500
  ...I simply unplugged the hatch look and do not plan to hook it back up. Prefer the manual locking operation for the hatch. I...
• Re: Hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:25:51 -0400
  ...On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 6:23 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Got a hatch lock that's gotten funky. I...
• FS: vanagon "jailbars" rear window protective/decorative bars
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:11:41 EDT
  i have two pairs of vanagon "jailbars" these are the polished aluminum bars that go in the rear hatch window as decorative protective trim...
• Re: Power Locks- Rear Hatch Stuck Shut!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 10:46:06 -0500
  Mine's failed to open on & off for years. Solution for us is to cycle the locks once or twice. Geo/ATL
• RE: Newbie Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 15:21:35 MDT
  ...fits my van, porche and hatchback. and that means the bike got a ride for 20K miles this year.
• Shower/Extendaroom (+Birds!)
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 00:02:26 -0700
  Al claims he saw - amongst other fowl (geddit?) > Hairy Chested Nutscratcher > lots more... -no *BOOBY* hatch - back's? (legitimate car content . . . no Feminist Flames...
• FS: vanagon rear hatch screen
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 23:20:21 EST
  folks, i have another one one of these for sale. from a westy but fits all vanagons...snaps in. . p-mail if interested chris
• 3rd brake light for sale..Re: LED tail lights etc third brake light
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 14:16:49 EST
  i have a hatch top 3rd brake light for sale for a vanagon.. new.. $35 chris
• Dual Carbs in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Noel Sachkowsky
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 19:07:37 EDT
  Has anyone had any success installing the Weber 44 IDF Dual Carburetor Kit in a vanagon without altering the engine hatch Thanks Noel 82...
• Re: Another tire carrier prototype
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:03:29 -0700
  ...There are definite cons about the hatch mount. You need much stronger hatch struts. So I made one. Very quickly and not really a...
• Additional lights (was: Lighting Switch)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 13:55:42 -0500
  ...I added another stock light in the rear hatch on both vans also. The toughest part of this job is pulling off the vinyl...
• 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Sherry Dawson
  Sun, 9 Oct 2016 18:19:58 -0400
  ...My rear hatch door will not unlock. The lock will turn and the center button will depress, but the lock does not engage. It...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 28 May 2011 21:33:31 -0400
  ...Sailboat glass hatch opens forward in the bottom of the forward luggage rack. Super charged air coming in the cabin when driving if desired...
• Re: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:40:57 EST
  ...Rear hatch gasket seems to be fine how could the rear d pillar windows allow water to get to the engine lid area? tree...
• Re: pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:17:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the back door - which - the engine lid or hatch? Engine lid is a definite no. Hatch maybe. Thom -- > There cannot be a crisis today...
• Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:10:20 -0400
  ...3 of these on top ( rear top rack mounted as far back as possible) and the 4th mounted low down on the rear hatch...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 4 May 2002 12:31:26 -0600
  ...I also just finished a carrier that allows you to attach up to 4 bike trays on the rear hatch. Will work with your...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 09:34:30 -0700
  ...It cannot be removed without > >opening the hatch if I lock the turnbuckle by tightening nuts against the > >TB's body. The cost was...
• Manuals and Rear Hatch Screen for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:18:54 -0500
  ...a VW factory shop manual, various other books, and a rear hatch screen for the Bus. Are you on any groups still where you...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:51:12 -0600
  ...Film of oil all over back hatch > Those purple splotches are bird dooky. > I think the gray things laying in a white background are...
• Re: Storage Ideas..Was: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Casey H
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:38:30 -0500
  ...Casey On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 1:09 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > This afternoon I was inside my rear hatch...
• F.S. 86 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:48:47 EST
  ...For Sale 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL 2.1L,154K, White non-camper paint & Body OK, dent in rear hatch and bumper Needs work $3...
• Re: Tailgate interchangeability
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:47:19 -0700
  on the wiring - the cheater way is to cut each wire where it goes from body to hatch............than splice them back for the...
• Hatch latch available?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 4 May 2012 11:51:42 -0700
  One of my engine cover twist latches is broken, anyone have one lying around? I don't want an CO getting in the cab...
• Re: Hatch mosquito net
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:02:14 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/01 8:37:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, swellmaster@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > what's an "euro vanagon"????? chris...
• window screens
  Historical mailing list - Locke Johnston
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:41:02 -0500
  Are there screens available for non Westy side windows either front or middle? Also does the Bus Depot rear hatch screen fit non Westies...
• Re: Doors Available -- calling Jeff
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 06:41:47 -0400
  ...Doors Available My wild guestimate on shipping a vanagon rear hatch door from Oregon to the east coast... 200 to under 300 dollars. After...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:59:13 -0400
  ...Remove it and see if opening and > when closing the hatch does the noise change? > > Agree with others - not too expensive and they are...
• Re: Bike Racks For Front and Rear
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:26:11 -0500
  ...This clamps on the rear hatch using custom Vanagon brackets. The bikes are supported by the wheels so funky frame designs are no problem...
• Re: Shout out to Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:10:36 -0400
  ...Rear hatch I think is called something like rear hatch tent. I also have a van cover from Bus depot but now when home...
• Re: Slave cylinder RIP ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:14:04 -0500
  ...It's almost as common as someone ordering a single rear hatch strut, only to replace the other shortly thereafter. (The surviving rear hatch...