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• Re: [WetWesties] Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:36:27 -0700
  ...And yes, I've seen the mounts for a Bus, Fiamma brand, and they are set up to be screwed to the body. BTW...
• Re: valve body pictures- This is different from the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:49:58 -0800
  ...This valve body casting # was also used on 010 Transmissions installed on Audi 5000 models (with different valving of course). When installed in the...
• Re: 85 vanagon throttle body swap... top mounted vs bottom mounted TPS ????
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:39:59 -0500
  ...Apparently the problem is at the throttle body. > This morning it hung up at high RPMS and would not dislodge until the > engine lid...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:21:05 -0500
  ...Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: > I am going to have some body work done on my1987 Westy. My question is > who has the best...
• Re: 17" wheels and tires $120 Asheville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:59:33 -0500
  ...mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 10:01:19 -0600
  At 8:34 AM 4/11/94 -0500, Joel Walker wrote: >as far as i can tell, the vanagon-body was never >built in...
• AdventurewagenValueSought!
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 07:21:26 -0800
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="text/html; charset=windows-1251" http-equiv=Content-Type> <META content="MSHTML 5.00.3019.2500" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• 89Carat price
  Historical mailing list - Ronald Hay
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:49:52 -0700
  ...1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2800.1106" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <P> <DIV>Have 89 vanagon wolfsburg carat,bad motor and tires. Inside...
• looking for mechanic recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Wylie f
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:47:33 +0000
  ...i also need some body work done, also because of the hit-and-run, mostly minor, but if i could get a recommendation for...
• Re: Paint for black fiberglass bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 00:44:44 EDT
  ...youre a fibergl-ASS if you pay a moron bodyshop to paint it for you. krylon rattle can satin black. 2 rattle cans per...
• Re: VANAGON ROLLS
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:33:59 -0800
  ...mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Anybody know about this ebay merchant in Germany?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 20:06:23 -0600
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:38:05 +0100
  ...But please with the SA body modifications! Raimund ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with...
• Re: OBD in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:51:46 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:05:26 -0800
  ...fix I would suggest to add a aground strap to the ECU - under the bench seat run a ground strap/wire to the body.
• Automatic transmission valve body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:23:10 -0400
  I am in need of one. Does anyone have one they would like to sell. Willing to pay for known good or rebuilt. Thank...
• rafflebus
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:23:06 -0500
  ...vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM rafflebus tickets on sale now, bus is on its way to body shop. www.naturalbus.net link rafflebus for...
• Re: Smells like Gas
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sun, 1 Oct 1995 18:00:40 -700 (PDT)
  Filler pipe leak? I guess you'd have to remove that body panel to check if there's no visible leak, and it's...
• Rust
  Historical mailing list - hotload
  Sun, 09 Mar 1997 20:14:04 -0800
  ...Does anyone know the best procedure for dealing with small lines of rust that appear in the body seams. Thank you, Lloyd Perkins, Quebec...
• Re: magnets & fuel
  Historical mailing list - janetda
  Mon, 04 Aug 1997 13:45:15 -0700
  Do you have any idea how strong a 500 gauss field is? I wouldn't want my body parts exposed to that on a...
• swaybar/torsion bar
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 20:30:56 EST
  ...Swaybars limit body roll, nothing else. They are not the same....
• 87 Wesphalia Camper Van- nOT MINE
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 23:47:38 -0800
  87 Wesphalia Camper Van - 40K on rebuilt eng Some body work XLNT Camper Van w/ POP-TOP sleeps 4 Asking $3500., OBO. (408)298...
• 2.1 parts on e-bay
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 05:30:38 -0700
  Throttle body, intake bellows, idle stabilization valve & spring. All from an '87 2.1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290011712875...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:00:18 -0400
  ...remove one end of the strut from the body or hatch and slide the piece of pipe on. Edward
• Re: LEAKING WINDSHIELD SEAL
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 17:39:02 -0600
  ...This way I was able to force the silicone plastic tip in between the seal and the body. I never touched the body with...
• South African SERIOUS mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 02:50:00 EST
  ...They are molded to conform to the contours of the body. But again, extend into and under the wheel well as well as up...
• WTB: 2.1L throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:10:02 -0500
  ...I plan to remove the throttle body and attempt some corrective measures tonight, but I figured that it couldn't hurt to find out...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 17 Feb 97 11:30:02 EST
  ...tires, needs some paint and body work, $900 obo, 703-359-7080. '73 Convertible (assuming Super Beetle convertible), body in good condition, needs a...
• Re: valve body pictures- This is different from the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:47:53 -0800
  This is pure speculation, but I betcha what Bentley is showing is the NK Tranny Valve Body in their picture. VW only lists one...
• Re: verdier for real?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 21:26:43 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• message formatting
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Fri, 9 Mar 2012 14:05:50 -0700
  <html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Another thing, anyone know how to keep messages sent to gerry...
• Re: Buying A Vanagon - End of Search
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 18:12:16 -0700
  ...If your Syncro Westie is in pretty good shape, body and interior, then it is hard to go wrong. Sure, the maintenance <could> get...
• Re: Body Seam Filler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:05:24 PDT
  ...Okay, >so >its clean and smooth, is it nice looking in appearance? Aesthetically >speaking...>> > The body seam sealer company rep went out with the...
• Re: need screws and retaining clips for lower radiator grill on 1982 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:22:56 EDT
  ...lower radiator grill >> bret, Any decent auto body supply house will have a line of body trim retaining hardware made by Au-ve-co...
• Re: Am I in the right place?....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 08:37:14 -0500
  All Vanagon body style are welcome here but you can also subscribe to type2@type2.com that is all aircooled. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia...
• Front Bushing Squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 09:46:19 -0700
  <HTML><HEAD> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4134.600" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV>Hi Listers:</DIV> <DIV>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I have...
• Re: body panel sections availability
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 01:00:37 EST
  ...NET writes: > <Anyone on the list know of a source for body panel sections. They look > easy enough to replace. Looking at the left...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:51:20 -0500
  ...I cleaned the battery posts and connectors, the battery ground where it attaches to the body, the ring terminals at the starter, the push...
• Re: 86 Syncro - What Should I Do?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:23:42 -0700
  ...Where are you located? On 9/17/06, Budd Premack <bpremack@mn.rr.com> wrote: > > I have an 86 Syncro (200K on the body...
• Re: GMail IT Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:02:19 -0800
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 12:05:14 -0500
  ...New Haven VW WESTFALIA CAMPER, 71, decent body, needs eng work, incl side tent, many extra parts, asking $1200. (860) 767-7118 Essex 74...
• Re: Pics Requested: '90 Cladding (Front)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 8 May 2009 10:47:46 -0700
  ...me >> pics >> of your '90 body cladding? >> I'm looking specifically at the spacing in between the body of the vehicle >> and the cladding...
• Re: front parking brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:37:02 -0800
  ...Part of the cable is a nylon guide block that clips into small bracket welded to the body. On 2wd models the tank blocks...
• <4WD VW/AUDI> interview with VW chairman Ferdinand Piech in >auto,motor & sport <
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 18:28:30 UT
  ...It it is said to become the second alluminium-body vehicel after the "three-liter" vehicele? [see also vanagon.com - news] Piech: No, it...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...if the air filter box and the AFM (not the |throttle body - but AFM) is removed, both the top retaining |bolt and the nut...
• Re: READ!! your van is rusting and you dont even know it!!!.....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:00:54 EDT
  ...Auto manufacturers use a compound called body cavity wax to seal inside panels to protect against rust. Great stuff, it's semi fluid and...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:48:52 -0700
  ...Throttle body question > > The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is > covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: Oettinger Prepped Vanagon from German Car Mag
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 23:12:51 -0500
  In USA, all A1 chassis cars (rabbit, scirocco, jetta 1, cabriolet) have throttle body on flywheel side. Even some A2 cars, like the G60...
• Re: Westfalia top color...
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:28:14 EDT
  ...It's not like you're cutting into body panels or something. (4) VW vans have a long tradition of custom paint jobs. Just...
• Re: How to disconnect idle stablizer??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:37:25 -0400
  ...there is a microswitch on the bottom of the throttle body that must close a circuit for the idle stabilizer to operate. Verify that...
• Re: Maaco Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:19:06 -0800
  ...He can get a fair amount of minor bodywork with a complete (quality) paintjob for under $2K. If the body is free of small...
• Re: 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:58:40 -0500
  ...She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop (not cheap, but very good) quoted me $2,000 - $3,000 for all paint and bodywork...
• Re: Fix Engine or Get New One?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L. Urner
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 17:24:45 -0700
  ...You got really good life out of the engine. >The body is rusting now, no holes yet, but coming soon, I think. This is...
• Re: Thought you were done, then DMV...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:16:57 -0700
  ...1990 Vanagon GL - Body Type = SW (station wagon) 1989 Tristar - Body Type = PK (pickup) One thing I've learned about the CA DMV is...
• Re: Charcoal Cannister Purpose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:31:31 -0400
  ...The other connection through a much smaller orifice to the throttle body only opens the vacuum valve to allow this when the throttle plate...
• Pics Requested: '90 Cladding (Front)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:14:51 -0700
  Volks- Probably a strange request, but would any of you be willing to pmail me pics of your '90 body cladding? I'm looking...
• Lost the Idle adjust screw! ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 12 May 1997 21:21:14 -0400
  ...So, does anyone have an idle screw, or a damaged throttle body kicking around? I'm going to try the dealer tomorrow, but I...
• Re: Converting a Carat to a Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:44:47 -0700
  ...Exterior, body Clearcoat metallic paint Height: 80.9" D. Interior Air conditioning with outlets in rear only Removable screen for hatch door Two person...
• making a 2 wheel drive westy into a syncro or vice versa???
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Ayotte
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:53:48 -0500
  ...my 86 has an immaculate body, and i know what the issues are with engine... the syncro needs some body work and i'm...
• Re: Defrost Windshield
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 09:57:48 -0500
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death...