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  • Re: Strange Ignition Problem
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 16:20:22 -0700
    ...1.9 models have a similar vital ground point on the top of the left head where it is more subject to heat, vibration...
  • Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:36:36 +1300
    ...She needs a >new wagon. > >Can anyone relate their experiences with recent model-year Jettas and/or >the 1.9 TDI? >Are Jettas any...
  • Re: Utility Outlets... not in a row?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:38:20 EDT
    ...Assume this is just a design > >change. > All Canadian spec models had the electrical plug outlet in the low position. With 25' extension cord...
  • upgrading brakes in 83.5
    Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
    Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:12:32 -0400
    ...But are late model front spindles in good condition readily obtainable? Basically here is what I'm considering: 1) Overhaul the rear brakes, hope...
  • Re: VW Van kits, toys, for baywindow/breadloafs.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Jun 95 11:36:20 bst
    ...I found a die-cast model of a Renegade buggy at a swap-meet. It looked a bit tatty so I painted it the...
  • Re: What's a Barndoor?
    Historical mailing list
    26 Jun 95 11:13
    >I've seen sliding side doors on late-model buses, dual side doors on >microbuses, but what does the term barndoor term refer to...
  • Re: A/C problems, radiator fan resistor location.
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Wed, 8 Jul 1998 18:55:40 EDT
    ...On the earlier models they show the dropping resistor as part of the fan(maybe why you can not locate yours). On the newer...
  • Re: Jealousy of Jalousie RE:BBTT pictures
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Oct 1999 04:19:32 EDT
    ...Can I get air into my late model bus in the rain? >> the jalousie windows fit all late model buses from '68-'79. i...
  • Re: Model Vw
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:11:28 EST
    Saw the message about the model VW at www.nationaltvbargains.com. Went there and the only VW I find is a 1/34 scale...
  • Re: Westphalia or Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Wes V
    Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:08:21 -0500
    ...We have gone unrecognized by modern geeks. This would not have happened in the '60's. Wes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Cotsford" <Cotsford@AOL...
  • verdier for real?
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 18:39:38 -0700
    ...However, they are offering a "ground" powered model for a mere $69,000. I thought these were just fantasy vehicles. Maggie '85 Subie-powered...
  • Re: difference's between model years
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:26:40 -0700
    To see the increasing complexity from 1980 to 1991 check out the wiring diagrams in the Bentley! Stuart
  • Re: Moderator Comment Re: Disc Brake Setup Photos
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Wed, 8 Apr 2009 21:46:53 -0400
    Raimund, you have been blessed, please send the email and put me out of my misery.
  • Re: 1970s heater boxes
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 02 Sep 1994 13:26:47 EDT
    where can i get the factory model, and how much do they run? avery 75 camper, 72 ghia (for sale)
  • repeat: vanagon surging and jerking and low power. more tech bulletins
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 04 May 94 22:49:32 CDT
    from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1990 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 28 Number: 90-01
  • retrofit of 3-point seat belts to center seat of vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 04 May 94 19:34:16 CDT
    from Service Bulletins, Model Year 1991 .......................................................................... Technical Information Group: 68 Number: 91-04
  • DAQ of the day
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Thu, 19 Aug 1999 01:21:05 -0400
    Do all US model Vanagons '86 and newer have power steering? Jason M. Yasment '98 TDI '84 Westfalia Troy, NY
  • Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
    Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:23:59 -0700
    Has anyone seen a vendor with a curtain or window canvas kit for a Vanagon passenger model? Richard Lynch 85 Vanagon
  • Re: 86 model parting
    Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
    Sat, 17 Feb 2001 10:14:19 -0500
    Is it a Vanagon, Westy, multivan? Could influence the want list. TIA, Drew Bedford 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah
  • Re: Another Electric Blanket Option .. although not cheap
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:27:44 -0700
    OK dude, I ordered the T36 model, will give review soon. Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
  • Late model vanagon (88 GL )jack wanted
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 29 Dec 2003 12:07:04 -0600
    Anybody got one of these they want to get rid of??? TIA, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
  • Fuel tank cap
    Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
    Fri, 2 Jul 2004 12:21:26 -0400
    Any source (model or code too) for fuel tank cap that do not need a key to be open. Thanks Denis
  • Re: new kombi anyone?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:00:25 -0400
    Formerly Mexibus. T5 & Crafter vans in MX market. http://www.vw.com.mx/es/models/transporter/galeria.html Geo/ATL
  • Re: CAD model of vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:32:42 +0000
    works great. will try to export to other programs and clean it up further if possible. thank you florian
  • Re: Oh Mr. Moderator . . .
    Historical mailing list - BenT .
    Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:43:45 +0000
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  • Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:31:31 -0400
    ...I would be happy if you would remove me from the FACEbook groups you moderate. I actually find much of the content unpleasant. Especially...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:37:04 -0700
    ...insanity that is usually associated with more modern motors. > > Jim > > Is it not true that many modern vehicles are manufactured with an eye to...
  • Re: subject Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:37 -0700
    Used Audi 75-83 [or so and various models], 5000 turbo rear brakes. Need a new hub to mount them. Some brakes are available...
  • EV w/VR6
    Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
    Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:22:17 -0700
    ...Of the six powertrain models available, only the Caravelle VR6 will be sold in the U.S. Upgrades on the VR6 include a styling...
  • Re: GL Non-GL, That is the question!!!
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 06:08:49 -0800
    ...I'm not quite sure what distinguishes a GL model from an L model, except maybe for the armrests, but I know at least...
  • Re: Resistor Part Number?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 14 Jul 2004 10:10:10 -0700
    ...2 pin model, No A/C, allows 2 fan speeds, 251971284E TBD says $145 3 pin model, A/C only, allows 3 fan speeds...
  • Re: (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:19:47 -0400
    ...The only way to stop it would be for moderators to hold every post for approval, and that is not going to happen. Listserv...
  • Re: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Wed, 3 Nov 2010 13:45:02 -0500
    ...58:21 -0700 >> From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> >> Subject: Re: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window >> Looking >> Front Facades >> >> There...
  • Database designer?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 8 May 2009 08:08:33 -0400
    ...year, model, city, state; where in this example, year=84, model=GL, city=Baltimore, state=MD. /****************************** * Baltimore, MD * 1984 Vanagon GL ******************************/ Just a thought...
  • The devils advocate
    Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
    Wed, 19 Apr 1995 00:09:41 -0400 (EDT)
    ...a more modern design, water cooled (read: HEAT in the wintertime!) come with BOTH air conditioning and the horsepower to drive it!) criuse control...
  • EV campers: ground clearance
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Dec 1996 15:38:51 -0800
    ...Maybe sufficient ground swell would lead to a design change on future models, possibly even a recall of existing models.
  • Koolatron cooler
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 12:22:20 -0600
    ...But to buy one of these Westie Models in Canada costs about $700. My Koolatron cost me $80 with tax. Yes it does take...
  • Vanagon Parts Catalogs on Microfiche at Auction (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Tue, 20 Oct 1998 06:49:18 -0500
    ...More VW models to come. P-mail for a list.
  • Re: DAQ of the day
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Wed, 18 Aug 1999 22:43:53 -0700
    ...RR.COM writes: > > << Do all US model Vanagons '86 and newer have power steering? >> > > all the GL models from '85 up have power steering...
  • Re: VANAGON TRANSMISION QUESTION
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 21:46:18 -0800
    ...European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Ethan Fischer...
  • Re: 12 volt lights
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Thu, 26 Jul 2001 22:41:44 -0400
    ...http://www.windsun.com/Misc_AE/Thin-Lite.htm Model #171 almost a direct replacement for the rear fluorescent lights in Wolfsburg/Multivan/Carat...
  • Re: 16" Wheels?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:46:58 EDT
    ...Most other late model MB wheels will have an offset not possible to fit w/o spacers. The cost of spacers, longer bolts/studs...
  • Re: summaries only please
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:21:01 -0400
    ...Frpm http://gerry.vanagon.com/info/subscribe.html To subscribe in digest mode, subscribe normally. Once you've begun recieving messages from the mailing...
  • Re: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 9 Apr 2007 20:54:47 -0700
    Jeffrey, I concur with folks about a "weekender" model. It's often called a base model instead. If you have the cash and want...
  • Re: Upper Control Arm Nut Grade Matter?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:08:57 -0700
    ...Vans are actually "25" (25-C-117944 - The C is for 1982 model years, the last 6 digits is actually VIN for that model...
  • Re: Air vs. Water
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:04:07 -0800
    the fuel injected engine is basically the same one as used in US model 1975 to 1979 Bay Buses. and that Type IV VW...
  • Re: any years / models we should avoid
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 07:12:11 -0700
    ...0400 Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM> > writes: > > > Are there any years / models that we should avoid?? > > > > The very early (83.5) H20 WBX had...
  • Re: Wolfsburgs
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Butler
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:54:53 -0600
    ...Crappy fabric and no tach were downsides. > >Mark > >Clint Kolda wrote: >>At least some of these models had a 12v/110v refrigerator behind the...
  • Re: JD Power and VW
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:34:40 -0500
    Interesting about your comments on the '85 model VW Vans. My first Vanagon was and 1985 model, and never gave me any real problems...
  • Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:03:27 -0600
    ...I don't know of any other VW >> model where >> cast iron supplanted a stamped steel part... I wonder why this was >> done on...
  • Request for Service Bulletins (The little red light)
    Historical mailing list - Noto-Gaudette
    Thu, 12 Aug 1999 15:34:27 -0400
    I don't suppose anyone has these technical bulletins...? Affected model: ALL Water cooled Model years: ALL Order number:90-92-03 Electrical System...
  • ECU: 022D vs 022X vs 022DX ??
    Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeffrey (Jeff) S (J6C)
    Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:36:34 -0500
    ...A year ago I picked up one of each of the other two models (DX and D) as part of an engine purchase deal...
  • Dometic refrigerator fail
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:30:22 -0500
    ...My Dometic refrigerator seems to be in partial failure mode. The propane mode works fine, cools well. I usually precool the refrigerator at home...
  • Re: [Syncro] Rare Vanagon Toy - Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 20 May 2009 22:29:16 -0700
    ...movies: >> >> http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles.php?make=Volkswagen&model=Van&modelMatch=1&modelInclModel=on&PHPSESSID=750cd448c19b74744286978deb9dbb75 >> >> >> >> On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 12...
  • Pre 85 dash cluster foils
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:50:28 -0800
    Hi, I mentioned before that my friend Greg has been making post 85 model year dash foils. They have been selling well, I’ve...
  • Iran? No, Iraan!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:37:34 -0800
    Since I am on digest mode, I am not up-to-the minute current on all of the list musings. However, some recent posts...
  • Re: Syncro transplant?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:53:05 -0800
    ...generally, all syncro vanagon drivetrains are the same, unless you are getting into non-US model things like locking front diff or 16 inch...
  • MOD Mistake/apology
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:31:02 -0400
    ...As a co-moderator who has never done it before I don't apologize for learning on the job. As a co-moderator who...
  • Re: Budget Camper
    Historical mailing list - Mr. Bubble
    Mon, 23 May 94 09:34:37 CDT
    ...You must be a true VW survivalist if you want to go with the vintage models. IF you are mechanically inclined, there's nothing...
  • purchasing a used vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Liz Freelund
    Tue, 07 Jan 1997 20:35:27 -0800
    Hi all, We're sitting here trying to figure out which is the best year/model Vanagon to buy. It will be used primarily...