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  • Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:32:44 -0800
    ...You should get the inner control lever assembly and cables with it, all as a unit. The cable for the heater valve will need...
  • Removing fawcet assembly from sink-need help
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Sun, 25 May 1997 15:44:13 -0400
    I think we need to remove the fawcet from the sink in our '85 Westy to get at a leak which apparently is just...
  • Fwd: Euro: Brakes: FIX 81 Volkswagen TRUCK, Mechanical, REAR BRAKES
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:01:29 -0400
    >Converted drums on my 81 vw truck to rear discs by bolting >on disc assembly from 87gti. Had to bend the brake lines a...
  • 84 Westy: 1st gear shakes
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Sutton
    Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:07:15 -0800
    I get violent shaking and banging from what sounds like my exhaust assembly (possibly be the whole engine) when i drive away from a...
  • Re: Stripped thread, oh no follow up
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:02:29 -0800
    ...threads on one of the > studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext 208...
  • Used Fuel Pumps
    Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:57:56 -0800
    ...Also, if anyone needs a passenger's side tailight assembly for an '81 or an '84, or mirrors for either side, I can get...
  • My thoughts after hearing some responses
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 14:00:20 -0800
    ...that don't have the unitzed hub and disc in one assembly. Also if I upgrade my front brakes I will need to upgrade...
  • 85 Exhaust:
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
    Fri, 28 Jul 2000 10:16:12 -0700
    The tailpipe assembly just blew out! And now I have a lot more power! Can actually accelerate up the long grade on highway #1...
  • Oil Pressure Relief Valve
    Historical mailing list - Dave Nadeau
    Sat, 16 Sep 2000 13:22:25 -0700
    ...head that I'd need to unscrew to get at the assembly won't budge. Before I go do something stupid (=expensive), I thought...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:26:08 EST
    ...091/1 4spd -trans is an85' i need the complete shifter assembly and the 9 foot shift rod w/all linkages and bellcrank.etc...
  • AFM spring tension
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sat, 3 Mar 2001 20:01:59 -0600
    ...move the small philips screw with the silicon on it in the middle of the wiper assembly? Appreciate any help, Mark Ingalls [text/html]
  • 1983.5 with 108,000 miles
    Historical mailing list - Norman Owen Tomalin
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:22:13 -0500
    ...A close look at that wheel assembly and down through the engine access area revealed no obvious complaint. Any suggestions as to where I...
  • Location of Electrical Connector T7
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 17:54:16 -0500
    ...going to wire it directly into one of the tail light assembly connectors, but noticed in the Bentley that the brake, rear turn and...
  • Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:12:39 -0600
    ...removed... > > Located to the right of where the drivers side headlight assembly sits... > Between the light fixture area, and the silver antenna tube... Green...
  • O-ring seal material
    Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Ziegler
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:34:35 -0400
    ...I noticed the O-ring was fairly thin, are there thicker replacement rings? Any recommended sealing compound I could add during assembly? I cleaned...
  • Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:49:32 -0600
    ...Axle nuts and also loosen them before I services the axle assembly. Buy a used Axle Box from Chris and just install it without...
  • Re: Fw: Tiico air filter
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 20 Jan 2004 12:51:42 -0800
    ...An air-box/filter assembly plus all of the hoses from a 1987-1993 **6 cylinder** dodge caravan/plymouth caravan will fit & work well...
  • Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:35:28 -0800
    ...Or was this done mainly to prevent the exhaust from cracking? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...
  • Re: plastic blower assembly fix
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:54:50 -0500
    At 03:44 PM 2/20/2009, Greg S wrote: >Actually on both fans (old bosch and the new aftermarket one) both >connections are...
  • Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:12:23 -0500
    ...any confusion. > > > > Neil. > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Have I screwed up this head?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 1 Aug 1998 22:51:37 -0500
    ...When you do the double nut thing, are you turning the assembly with the wrench on the outside nut? Regardless, if the nuts start...
  • Re: dim headlights - also Rear fog lights
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:23:07 -0700
    ...is behind one of the red reflectors in the tail light assembly. This slot is for the Euro-style rear red driver's side...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 30 May 2006 12:24:52 -0700
    ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY Well, if someone wants to spend about $25K USD, I'm sure a 2000-2002 SA Caravelle can be brought...
  • Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:27:09 -0400
    ...I figure other plastic components are toast too and I would hate to find out only after taking the shifter lever and assembly apart...
  • Re: Gas leaking after filling to the top...84 2wd..
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:59:43 -0700
    ...The hole in frame is not much -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
  • Re: Hella H4/why such different prices?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 16:54:28 EDT
    ...socket for the city light (smaller bulb inserted in the lamp assembly that comes on when you turn on your running lights- a European...
  • Re: Trailing Arm
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 31 Mar 2002 08:27:55 -0600
    ...the bolts between the rear trailing > arm and > the wheel bearing assembly due to tight clearances. Any > suggestions? > > Gary > > Gary McEachern, Reading Ma. > '90...
  • I am selling some Vanagon parts at the Manassas Bug Out 53 see you there...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Fri, 23 May 2003 15:33:22 EDT
    ...1 set L/R rear hub/brake backing plate/bearing housing assembly with brake hardware from an 88 GL non - Syncro Look for me...
  • Re: Windshield wipers (Stan Wilder where are you)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:08:57 EST
    ...Has the motor gone out? And how can I just > remove the wiper assembly and deal with it later? > Thanks > adam 86 GL > remove...
  • Re: Auto shifter LED lamp conversion
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:11:13 -0500
    ...These > lights are on all the time, so I'm reluctant to replace the special light > assembly which apparently is dealer only and also...
  • Re: Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:38:35 -0600
    ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/3017710137.html Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88...
  • Subject: Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT*
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Thu, 25 May 2006 06:18:23 -0700
    ...Being new to Vanagons I assume this is a sign that the switch assembly should be replaced. Is that a correct assumption? I thought...
  • Re: Video: TVS Test Light Driving. Discovered Whistle Sound? What is it?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:27:50 -0700
    ...v=IQwCxo9Mzho > > > > Neil. > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > > > '81...
  • Re: rear hatch lock cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:59:52 -0500
    ...Got the assembly out of the hatch and used some > > carb cleaner on it. Moved the key in and out a lot, sprayed some...
  • Re: Nice looking Bentley Wiring Diagrams
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:56:22 -0500
    ...a bit of dry humour. "Engine Re-assembly. > .... "Take Teutonic care with your engine re-assembly" > > Figured few would appreciate this, but I know...
  • Re: Fw: water tank key???
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 17:03:49 -0700
    ...You must remove the lock assembly and take it in. This is done by removing the screws that hold the outside access door to...
  • Re: Rear Side Marker Bulb Replacement Help Request
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 01:01:22 -0800
    ...darn stupid assembly ... I'll replace both of mine while I'm at it ... how dare it fail after just 25 years! thanks again...
  • Re: CV joint boots
    Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
    Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:20:46 -0700
    ...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> VE7TBN >> >> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
  • Re: Won't idle when cold ...
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Thu, 4 May 2006 14:50:48 -0700
    I recently had the whole throttle assembly out of my van, trying to get the switch to adjust. I found several problems, all inter...
  • Re: Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:56:58 -0500
    ...You will likely need a wiper/headlight stalk assembly if you can’t fix the problem with a new switch. Jim Sent from my...
  • Repair glue for heater box
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:40:05 -0400
    ...I know two of the bolt tabs that attach the heater assembly to the front body panel are broken.I will try to glue...
  • Re: Locking actuator, Sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:47:22 -0500
    ...Should it? > > Removed the slider's four spring conductor assembly and only found three > conductors connected. Is that correct? > > Please/thanks! > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel...
  • Re: Tires - Yokohama Y370 195R14 - Progress Report
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:20:54 -0700
    ...Where did you buy them? (Canada) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
  • Re: Fixed my wiper arm on my lunch break!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 20 May 2009 15:30:06 -0500
    ...I'm keeping the new assembly in the car just in > > Excellent! �Now take the loupe again and inspect the splines on the shaft...
  • Endplay Shims
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Fri, 11 Jul 97 13:53:15 -0500
    ...all new bearings, and I'm going to be doing final assembly on my project engine tomorrow and am mystified by the location of...
  • Ignition Switch on 85
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Sun, 15 Mar 1998 20:51:20 EST
    ...This catalog shows the switch contact assembly portion of the ignition is replaceable. I looked at it but it was not intuitively obvious to...
  • Need tips on installing a new antenna.
    Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
    Thu, 19 Nov 1998 13:34:00 -0800
    ...the old antenna? I removed the grill and driver's headlight assembly, but I couldn't see of any way to get to the...
  • Re: Sliding Door and Cold Weather
    Historical mailing list - Racer X
    Sun, 6 Dec 1998 22:51:32 -0600
    ...But this year, it just won't close anymore! > > So, do I need a new lock assembly or is there something to adjust that...
  • Removing ECU Difficulties
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 15 May 1999 10:30:16 -0500
    ...the harness, and then removing the screws that attach the mounting assembly, but the A/C hose basically prevents access to one of the...
  • Radiator Installation
    Historical mailing list - M Kaz
    Mon, 13 Nov 2000 16:36:10 -0500
    Hi All, has anyone had experience in installing a radiator/fan assembly? The problem I am having is that that 02 sensor warning module...
  • Some more------
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 2 Sep 2001 15:58:52 -0500
    ...have swapped sliding door's and didn't change the window assembly, and it is aluminum framed. Both are for sale but the black...
  • Re: For Sale: Rear shoulderbelt seatbelts for vanagon westy - easy install
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 23 May 2002 12:15:12 -0400
    ...vanagon westy OEM VW right rear seat shoulderbelt assembly.. retracting shoulderbelt..complete kit.. easy to install, makes use of child seat more safe, also...
  • Re: Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:20:05 -0600
    ...attack it with my sawzall for the internal ring and latch assembly. Actually I'll get the windshield clear to the back hatch. If...
  • Re: WTB driver side door latch
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:41:04 +0000
    ...The part number I have is 251837015b > > > > Ken Wilford > > John 3:16 > > www.vanagain.com > > > > > > Jim Felder wrote: > > > The flat assembly that goes inside...
  • Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:48:42 -0700
    ...I need to actually remove the lock cylinder from > the push button lock assembly to get access to the tumblers. I have several > spare...
  • Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 28 May 2014 14:54:55 -0400
    ...Sliding window sliders complete assembly If you have any of these items please let me know how much you would want for them and...
  • Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:49:11 -0700
    ...to storage frame. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: Refurbished roof
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:50:01 -0800
    ...On 2/16/13, J B <jbever@excite.com> wrote: > http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/ > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
  • Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:52:10 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
  • Re: Van Died @ 70 MPH. Why? (Jetta conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:04:03 -0700
    ...Guys > like Jim Akiba, Karl, Frank G, Mark Drillock et al, -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp...