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  • Re: [Bulk] Re: AAZ diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:29:11 -0700
    ...Yahoo: > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Diesel-Vanagon/ > > Neil. > > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81...
  • Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
    Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
    Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:16:07 -0500
    ...I connect straight to the plastic fuel >> line. >> This item is helping assembly at the factory only. >> Zoltan >> >
  • Re: Vanagon Antenna Mast
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Mar 96 23:45 EST
    ...have to do is remove the front grill and there is the whole assembly. I do appreciate the information. Thanks! Raul Wilma (1982 Westfalia)
  • ground wires/strap (85 vanagon)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 08 May 1996 08:31:43 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Another 1 comes from the connector mounted to the water pump assembly. Another 1 is connected to the distributor cover. Also, there is a...
  • POP TOP ROOF OPTIONS
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Tue, 4 May 1999 11:27:11 -0500
    ...Is the smaller pop up roof assembly, the "hubdach" , satisfactory. I really don't need the sleeping space above, but would like to stand...
  • Re: any experience with GEX rebuilt waterboxer engines?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 06:07:29 -0600
    ...They seem to have a problem cleaning up the cases before assembly. Get your engine from Boston Bob. No complaints from anyone on the...
  • Re: new horns saved my ass today
    Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
    Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:42:50 EST
    ...I thought about replacing the relay, or the whole horn assembly a while ago, and was looking in manuals about how to do it...
  • Lapping cylinders to heads?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Sun, 23 Mar 2003 12:45:08 -0800
    ...re going to "live" in as part of the engine rebuilding/assembly process. I even thought I remember Bob Hoover mentioning it in his...
  • For Sale - 2.1 Vanagon parts
    Historical mailing list - Dave Weaver
    Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:26:05 -0400
    ...and have both an ECU and an airflow meter/air cleaner assembly for sale. They were both functioning well when removed from the van...
  • Brake Master Cyl. replacement
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:29:38 -0700
    ...effect of "dash must be removed to uninstall the booster/pedal assembly". I made a quick look, and it looks like the master cylinder...
  • Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 10:40:54 -0800
    ...This arrangement was used up through VIN 25-D-087510 (eng DH 002154) with a small bleeder valve assembly attached to the bypass hoses...
  • Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 22 May 2012 08:12:10 -0700
    ...The coolant only lubricates the seal assembly. The bearings are "sealed"? > Forcing grease into the vent may get some into the bearings after that...
  • Re: 85 gas tank removal
    Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 22:00:44 EDT
    ...Easiest re-assembly is to put the new grommet into the tank opening and the pushing the plastic fitting into it. When you go...
  • Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:09:55 -0700
    ...break from vibration etc. >You can buy a new float level assembly, but they are pretty pricey. >The reed switches are about $4.50...
  • Re: Pulling air filter box from Dodge Caravan. Anything else worth pulling? (...
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 1 May 2008 18:47:11 -0700
    ...The 3.3 assembly has issues that make it undesirable. > > > > Mark > > Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed...
  • Rear bench hinge?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:28:10 -0500
    ...and it catches, then you push down to move the whole assembly into place. There’s usually a “sproing” sound when it catches whatever...
  • Re: Oil cooler Seal - 88 GL
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 28 Dec 2013 13:34:47 -0600
    ...but you could probably just get away with > coating it with assembly grease or plain old engine oil > > > On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at...
  • TruckFridge Wire Gauge?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:01:41 -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: A Moscow exotic car show w\Vanagon content.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:04:12 -0700
    ...html > > Cheers, Tom -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: more on that T5 conversion
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:06:51 -0800
    ...quite innovative. > > alistair > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:19:51 -0500
    ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon...
  • '90 Window regulator motor stuck
    Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:53:34 -0400
    ...The Bentley instructions on removing the regulator assembly assumes that it is working well enough to lower the window enough to get to the...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:05 -0700
    David Beierl wrote: > At 02:51 PM 6/26/2010 Saturday, Alan Felder wrote: >> in stainless or can get it for you. Its a...
  • Re: Rear License Plate Door, Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Tue, 18 Mar 1997 14:04:59 +0000
    ...When our van was new, it was missing the extension tube, and the assembly had to be replaced as a warranty item. Harry. > Just...
  • Re: Wanted: Water tank key
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 1 May 2000 15:53:09 -0700
    Your only solutions are to drill out the lock and throw it away (free), remove the whole assembly from the side of the bus...
  • Throttle switches
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 2002 10:14:10 -0500
    On my 83 watercooled 1.9L digijet FI throttle assembly are two switches; one for throttle closed (idle) another for full throttle. What do...
  • Bad fuel pressure regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 08:20:09 EDT
    ...I did have the whole assembly cleaned before I installed them, though. Afterwards, I reset the computer to the 128 setting using the Ross...
  • Re: Headlight adjuster parts needed
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 13:13:08 -0400
    On Sat, 7 Sep 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: > Hey all, > I need the white caps that snap into the headlight assembly, and then accept...
  • Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:47:50 -0800
    ...215000-kms_19186004 -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: rear wiper inop
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 1 Jul 2006 09:26:34 -0700
    ...All the wiring was there so off to the bone yard, picked up the whole assembly including arm and wiper. Easy install after having...
  • 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:46:08 -0400
    ...normal, non-press, tools or do I need to remove entire assembly and take it to a machine shop and have then put in...
  • Re: Engine installation book times
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:54:01 -0700
    --- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > According to the Mitchell shop manual: > > " Engine Assembly R&I and O/H. Level A Mechanic. > > Includes replace...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:14:41 -0500
    ...tool and new clips rather than buying an entire new hose assembly, they seal better and are higher quality hoses than you find with...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Blackbeard-The Final Update
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:19:13 -0800
    Yep, the entire assembly! :o) On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 10:13 AM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Are they replacing the...
  • Re: LED backup lights update
    Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
    Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:12:08 -0800
    ...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic bulb > > holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I > > can...
  • Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:34:23 -0700
    ...AFAIK, this is to make room for a filter assembly basket that > snaps down into the center hole. Fuel passes through the fine mesh...
  • Parts '82 Westfalia (a.k.a. Wilma, as in Flintstones)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 96 01:42 EST
    ...driver's side turn signal light assembly (whole, turn and parking light) 6. source for curtains and plastic curtain holders (plastic with snaps that...
  • Re: Van idle over winter
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 22 May 2011 10:42:34 -0700
    ...been done already make sure you clean your air filter, >>> filter >>>> assembly and dirt trap from any sand blast material...I had a >>>> fair...
  • Re: Need Help Replacing a Sliding Window Pane
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:58:37 -0400
    ...I have an entire window assembly, but I assume it is easier > > to replace the individual pane, as opposed to the whole thing (I...
  • Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:51 -0700
    ...propane tank > > too,all free of charge > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy...
  • WTB: 2.1 Throttle switch
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:10:37 -0700
    ...near new Rocky Jennings throttle body; I need the entire switch assembly. For obvious reasons I don't need to sink too much more...
  • Re: Need brake light warning unit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 22 May 2017 15:33:06 +0000
    ...He suspects that it�s a bad connections inside the warning light assembly. Does anybody have a sued one or a lead on a...
  • Re: Replacing clutch pedal
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:06:30 -0800
    ...Pulling the assembly up and out of the dash seems to me more work than pulling the dash. Alistair > On Jan 17, 2017, at...
  • Re: Shuddering clutch
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:05:35 -0800
    ...and warped ! Flywheel out and resurfaced and install and new clutch assembly will most likely be needed. > On Dec 22, 2016, at 9:00...
  • Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:10:24 +0000
    ...and plunger with a fine crocus cloth , then reassemble with some assembly lube , testing for smoothness of the plunger  before putting the cap back...
  • Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:37:01 -0800
    ...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: What is this part?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:10:41 -0800
    ...Or you can go to the > online ETKA/EPC catalogs like vagcat and look for the part in the > assembly you suspect it came...
  • Re: Rear facing seats for camper
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:21:38 -0700
    ...fgpottyseat.html > > > alistair > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: About that sunroof....
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:32:54 EDT
    ...If you feel adventurous and want a camper anyway, I would suggest finding a complete top assembly at a junkyard and putting that on...
  • Re: Lug nuts and mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
    Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:35:03 -0800
    ...I ended up drilling a 1/8" hole right through the whole mirror assembly (obviously after re-seating the hex stud), then I drove...
  • Re: Redline:CV-2 High temp. CV grease
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 12:00:36 -0800
    ...I'd be interested in your experience with adding STP- it wouldn't be my first choice, but the 'moly loading' from adding assembly...
  • Screeming front heater fan?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Jan 1997 22:19:08 -0500
    ...I tryed to take the front plate of the heating assembly just under the dash but can't figure out how to take the...
  • Window regulator questions
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:33:16 -0800
    ...on how to disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and replace the window regulator assembly. Any advice is greatly appreciated. :) Many thanks in advance, Sam == "Punk's...
  • Re: Lighter Receptacle '88
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 03:29:49 -0500
    ...Also, I could not seem to remove the receptacle assembly from the > front, and was not willing to remove dash to replace it.
  • Replacement digital clock
    Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
    Tue, 11 May 1999 00:15:55 -0700
    I've read on the list how a Golf II clock assembly will fit in the vanagon, but I wondered if anyone had tried...
  • Re: wheel bearings
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 3 May 1999 10:59:05 -0700
    ...You might take it to a machine shop for evaluation, but I think you should start looking for a used hub assembly. Be sure...
  • Re: Water reservoir level sensor float? (87 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
    Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:13:26 +0200
    ...Regards, Robin 90 Vanagon Atlantic TD (with new water float assembly from VW dealer...) The Netherlands
  • Re: '84 Heater Control Lights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Jul 2003 17:38:04 -0400
    ...to be lit! > >Do you replace the whole bulb and holder assembly or just the bulb? Dealer (or junkyard) item -- dealer will have separate...
  • Re: sliding door knob
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 27 Aug 2003 05:24:03 -0700
    ...tried to remove the > assembly.. but the so-called brass or alloy of the > screws... are so soft they've started to chew up...
  • WTB: passenger seat belt bracket...
    Historical mailing list - Grungy
    Sat, 29 Nov 2003 20:29:13 -1000
    ...bolts to the seat base and has the seat belt catch assembly on the end. The catch on mine self-destructed and hurled all...