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• Re: Quiet Horn.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Jun 2008 12:45:05 -0700
  ...It might be working consistantly now. > > I addded a new spade connector to the ground on the lower steering column, > the one there was...
• Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:46:12 -0800
  ...an adjustment port at the back. > > Oh yeah, the lower steering column cover needs attention, too- it's > always something. > > George/ATL > -- Neil n...
• Look What I found
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  6 Nov 1996 16:14:25 -0800
  ...E44 the ultimate minivan > >What a shock to read about the rumored E44 minivan project in Bob Roemer's >column in the November Roundel...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 15:17:00 +0200
  ...These rails bolt directly into the A-column Raimund ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@fyi.net> To: "Raimund Feussner" <rfeussner@GMX.DE> Cc...
• Re: Sound improvement success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:38:48 -0700
  ...Sound improvement success Now, if I could just fix the squeak made by the steering wheel turning against the plastic column I be really...
• Re: "stella" no sound,no start
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 08:40:25 -0800
  Hugo, Additionally, or, maybe, FIRST, remove the two screws that hold the cowl (on the steering column) and push up on all the connectors...
• Re: Coolant with Zero Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 19:52:22 -0700
  ...be able to retire as soon as he unloads that steering column (black, tan, brown.... The uniquely colored one)... You might p-mail him...
• Clutch Hydraulic Questions...
  Historical mailing list - Brian
  Tue, 28 Oct 2003 20:01:42 -0800
  ...I noticed that at the base of the steering column, where the black boot covers the shaft going thru the floor, that it was...
• Re: Carat curtains dividing front from rear...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 00:16:48 -0500
  ...curtains dividing front from rear... > > My vanagon is a carat w the center column ac > venting... so that means the curtain divider (dividing > front...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:44:31 -0500
  ...By pulling the switch stalk > on the steering column they will stay on as long as I hold it back. Has > anyone with ideas...
• Re: intermittent fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:38:39 -0400
  ...Are there are prime suspects in this > case? A loose wire in the steering column somewhere? Bad ignition switch? > I don't want to...
• Re: Master cyclinder replacement and do you have one to sell/trade
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:43:27 -0700
  ...that I will have to remove the instrument cluster and the > column cover but not sure about any of it and can use any...
• Caerfull, was: 81 steering wheel height
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 06:45:55 -0500
  ...81 steering wheel height I would think that the splined segment at the base of the column driving the steering box through the flexible...
• Re: Propane Heresy - Can you retrofit Westy for alternate use of Coleman fuel?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 9 May 2002 01:17:17 -0700
  ...psi to about 1/3 psi > -- actually specified as a water column 11 inches high. > > There are kits available which will allow you to...
• Re: Dometic flue, sealing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:48:27 -0700
  ...Fill the U half full of water, and the difference in water column height should be 11" when hooked up to the gas line...
• Re: AFM tracks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 May 2003 14:31:19 -0400
  ...The oscillation is from some sort of resonant coupling between the intake air column and the AFM vane, or else the pulsation in the...
• Re: Aftermarket Cruise questions . . .
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 1997 09:24:00 -0400
  ...It is mounted on the steering >column (2 screws) and the cable then goes into the steering column cover. >I will have to remove...
• Re: Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:37:51 -0400
  ...seat > > Both front seats (no armrests) > > Brown grab handles > > Brown steering column surround > > Steering wheel... > > also have a full belly-mounted Gas heater with...
• Re: Center Console
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 21:47:50 -0800
  ...shield and ran the wiring under the headliner and down the column to the fuse panel. Very convenient, but started to build up a...
• Re: Lower Mainland (B.C.) Bait Cars
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 19:29:48 -0700
  ...Cost a lot of $$ to fix broken parts around steering column. '82 Diesel Westy: Has seen several entries, but so far apparently no attempt...
• Re: Headlights Not Working!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:13:16 -0700
  ...No > > amount > > of clicking the stalk on the steering column will > get the high beam > > indicator to go off. Any thoughts? Thanks in > advance...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Jul 2008 (#2008-754)
  Historical mailing list - pete
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:44:43 -0700
  ...find > the > small post/bolt that attaches to the left hand column so the door will > lock > shut. > > I look forward to your experteise...
• Re: Headlights out
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:59:34 -0500
  ...Left of the steering column, under the edge of the dash. By loosening the mounting screws you can pull it down and get a...
• Re: Wipers STILL don't work!! Arrgh!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 12:41:29 -0700
  ...did you fully connect all the plastic connectors on column? and remind us of the year of the van? alistair On 7-Apr-11...
• Massive parts sale and drawing for free long block (2.11 litre)
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 07:21:01 -0400
  ...several exterior light fixtures (headlight, taillight, blinkers, etc.) steering wheels and columns black dashes and dash components gas tanks (one nearly new) interior and...
• Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 02:09:46 -0700
  ...complete (minus motor?) > > Would I need these: > handbrake lever assembly > steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry > -anything else? > > I can probably get the parts from...
• Fwd: Front table in rear
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 06:26:09 -0400
  ...First, if switching, you will need to switch the legs/support columns > also. > Second, once switched you will find it difficult if not impossible...
• Re: Dash blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:41:07 +0000
  ...Replace the tapered tamper-proof bolts holding the steering column to the frame with regular hex bolts to make your job easier next time...
• Update: Honking while turning at slow speeds-Fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 28 May 2009 20:14:21 -0700
  ...Cleaned it all up though (both steering column side and wheel side) and hit it with a generous helping of electrical connection lubricant, and...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:47:44 EST
  ...Universal joint for a Syncro steering column $108 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) $45 4. Bentley manual Sold 5. Instrument...
• Re: head lamp relay upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 19:33:01 -0700
  ...I just removed the > steering column cover to make sure. Bentley wiring diagrams show the > same colors for all 1986 and newer Vanagons. > > Mark
• Re: Switched power for vanagon radio
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:16:06 -0700
  ...it home at lunch time) I will pull open the steering column and see which wire it is... The hope is because my oxs...
• Re: Can't start
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:13:15 -0600
  ...Check switch in shift column if auto. If you push on the drive selector to the right it may start. Replace switch. Weak starter...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow - Speedo Cable
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 14:23:23 -0600
  ...Same in California and others. > > ���������������������������������������� Mark me down in the unthinking column for today. Bypass the sucker and leave it mounted as it is...
• i can hear my fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:21:34 -0700
  ...also, i have a few questions about my westy- first theres a green control right next to the steering column that says temp. should...
• Re: New Westie (to me) in Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 15:14:30 -0500
  ...Check this fuse and then check the camper fuses on the LHS door column. > Other than that it appears to be in excellent shape...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 11:14:29 -0500
  ...I don't think I'd go beyond > >that. > >Rob > > > See Road & Track 'Technical Correspondence' column of August '99 (also at:) > > http://roadandtrack.com...
• Re: Paint Colors
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:47:46 -0500
  The paint code should be on a paper sticker on the metal just below the fuse box near the steering column. I went to...
• Re: Flat 4 towing 85 GL
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:52:59 -0700
  ...in the ignition after > keying on and off and the steering column doesn't lock until you pull > the key out.so I won...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 2 May 2005 07:27:35 -0700
  ...http://www.vintagebirds.com/1983.htm, it's the first feature in the right hand column. If anything, the softness of the copper tubing...
• Re: Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mccullough
  Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:53:35 -0500
  ...besides electrical wiring, there are > >> > >>> vacuum pump, vacuum switch under the pedals, switch on the steering > >> column, > >> > >>> vacuum diaphragm linked the throttle body at...
• Busted stud removal
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 May 2000 12:19:53 -0400
  ...I often get perfectly straight even columns this way and good results. Make sure that first drop melts into the puddle so you have...
• Re: windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 23:05:05 -0800
  ...You will need to remove steering column cover to get to this switch. Leon 85 Subwagen westy 1/14/02 10:56:33 PM...
• Re: 88 WBX Towing Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 09:37:35 -0500
  ...and make SURE that the onboard steering lock at the steering column is unlocked. A trailer that gets all four off the ground works...
• Re: To those concerned with steering wheel sloppiness
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 4 Sep 2009 23:41:44 -0700
  ...two rubber bushings that fit into the half of the steering > column that > comes up from the floor. You drop the upper shaft (no...
• The Project Advances, need help with rad!!!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:33:29 -0800
  ...for instance, the bits and pieces that help attache the steering column/wheel to the steering yoke, or swivel seat platforms that I might...
• Bleed Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:26:12 -0600
  ...In my case I had to replace the clutch master cylinder down by the floor at the steering wheel column. Per Stan Wilder I...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 18:57:11 -0400
  ...The stink continued to grow, days later when I was at my wits end I noticed my Doberman sniffing the passenger side door column...
• Re: radio install, replacement ignition switch?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:41:28 -0600
  ...Pull that plastic > cover off the underside of the steering column (assuming yours isn't > already broken like so many of ours). Test for...
• Re: Trying to install headlight relays but wire colors don't match
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:01:38 -0800
  ...As directed, I pulled the cover off the steering column and located the connector for the dimmer/turn signal switch. There are 7 wires...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:01:12 -0500
  I used to do it that way but found that having resistance (tight fitting hose to plastic bottle) created a solid column of fluid...
• Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:56:31 -0500
  ...When I went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see what I was doing, I discovered a rat's...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:34:39 +0000
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like >> > > the downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column >> > > in the >> > event >> > > of...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:10:13 -0500
  ...But, now you'll need a switch, too! An expensive, later column switch stalk assembly is what's needed, but a cheaper, momentary toggle...
• Death of a noble Wolfsburg--Need a new one?
  Historical mailing list - K/M Heffelfinger
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:23:26 -0400
  ...The steering column is now firmly lodged (in pieces) in the floor and frame, and the radiatior needs a resurrection. I am not mentioning...
• Re: Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 07:38:58 -0400
  ...My Dad's '74 with three on the column (and 225 Cu In.) regularly got 24MPG - both pulling cars in the 3400 pound range...
• Re: I May Move. Keep All Spares? Future of Vanagon Used Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:47:19 -0700
  ...Steering knuckles brake booster-cluster-frame steering column coils doors, hatch, slider etc. etc. Right now I live in a house with an, "ahem...
• Re: Anyone need '53? parts
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 2 Jun 1995 09:10:20 -0700
  ...knobs gone from that funny early style > dash, steering box and column still attached to that old > wheel, front axle present, all 4 16...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 17:01:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The person who stole my van > was nice enough not to break any windows, but did destroy my steering > column and rip holes in...
• Re: headlight question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 06:54:27 -0400
  ...Could be the column switch needs cleaned up, too, if you are not shy of pulling the steering wheel. Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy...