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  • Re: Redline gear oil
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:53:14 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm -- John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Copy of: Re: Front Middle Westy seat---& Jump Seat
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    05 Dec 96 07:53:25 EST
    ...I imagine if you really wanted one, you could take one out of a '87 up Wolfsburg/Carat/Multivan Vanagon, but the upholstry would...
  • Front Suspension Noises
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:46:41 -0500
    ...specifically to the problem I'm experiencing with my 85 Westy Multivan. Here's the deal: My wife and I put about 500 pounds...
  • Driving Lights Between Blinkers And Grill
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Thu, 9 May 2002 22:34:14 +0200
    Hi again, I have seen many Multivans around here with the custom fitting driving lights which fit between the lower grill and the blinker...
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 17:50:56 -0600
    ...Up to now, have traveled with 2 bikes inside the Vanagon (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded and we couldn't take...
  • Re: Alko shocks... anyone tried 'em?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 10 Jun 2004 06:11:13 EDT
    ...It's time to replace the original shocks on my 160K mi Multivan. I can't find much on the net about Alko's...
  • Re: Bad gas milleage
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 18:31:07 -0600
    ...This is the multivan, does not have the heavy kitchen stuffs. The > wind was around 5-10 mph, not bad. > That is the stock...
  • Re: Fridge pilot going out
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:48:34 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Fridge-Vent-windshield197.htm -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85...
  • Re: Coolant recommendations
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 6 Oct 2007 14:38:11 -0400
    ...or other coolant issues. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 08:28:06 -0500
    ...Thanks in advance for your input. -- John Meeks '91 multivan Top of lower Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74
  • Re: blinking coolant light
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:08:31 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com
  • crankshaft oil seal leak
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Oct 94 12:14 EDT
    ...Could someone 'out there' help me with an infuriating recurrent problem? I have a '85 Vanagon (multivan) with the 1.9L, AT, PS, AC...
  • Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Jul 1996 19:29:53 -0400
    ...pop-top but no sink /stove equipment, or the 1990/91 Multivan models with a pop-top and seating for 7. Some call the...
  • Re: Alternate tire size
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 22:10:55 -0500
    ...Alternate tire size In my search to buy new tires for my new (for me) 1990 Multivan, I have found that a lot of...
  • Re: pull knob to release bench bed
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:35:18 -0800
    ...I > have a 90 Multivan and while ordering a skylight from Bus Depot, I looked > through the online catalog for the knob that one...
  • Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 16 Nov 2002 04:15:43 EST
    ...They did not come with the weekender bench/bed found in the Carats and Multivans. They also did not come with the folding tables...
  • Re: Catalytic converter noise
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 8 May 2004 09:37:23 -0600
    ...I have a 90 multivan with about 148,000 miles and it was successfully smogged about a year ago so I have another year...
  • Re: Fake campers, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:42:18 -0800
    ...see a vanagon Westy �camper� that turns out to be a multivan (no camping equipment, just poptop) � or another �westy� that had camping equipment...
  • Re: RIP Click (or was he Clack?)
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 3 Nov 2014 15:16:52 -0800
    ...Syncro or my Subaru powered Westy converted dual locked tripled knobbed Multivan . Had to add Vanagon content to soothe the moderators . Stacy Stacy Happily...
  • Re: FW: Idle Control Issues
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:24:59 -0500
    ...hums along with no apparent I'll effects. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 250k miles > > http://www.vanagonauts.com > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
  • Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:19:49 -0700
    ...Is it the case (pun) that it will mount the 2.1 WBX to a floor stand? Thanks, John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2...
  • Re: Repair shops in Vancouver? (Was the Otter has CRASH landed)
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:21:20 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Thu, Nov 5...
  • Re: ARRRGGGHHH Re: Tantalum capacitors to stop blinking temp LED
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:43:52 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Tue, Sep 29...
  • Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:23:58 -0700
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: Lurching Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
    Fri, 5 May 2000 17:22:40 EDT
    ...hans@MAGNAWARE.COM> writes: >Hi All, > >I've got a 90 MultiVan with about 150K on it that runs great except >for one >thing...
  • Heidelberg V Radio locked in SAFE mode
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:03:36 -0400
    ...87 Syncro Vanagon GL 91 Syncro Vanagon Full camper 93 Eurovan MV Multivan 5-speed manual 95 Eurovan Full Camper automatic 99 Eurovan GLS...
  • Re: Vanagon Crash Pix
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:54:11 -0400
    ...groups.yahoo.com/group/vanagon/photos/browse/1701 > > -- > > > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Throttle tension spring... Purpose?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sat, 4 May 2013 15:17:15 -0400
    ...Do I need a > shorter spring? I'd like to understand what that long spring should be > doing. > > Thanks, > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock...
  • Child Safety Seats
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Wed, 25 Mar 1998 16:11:00 -0500
    ...I'll be attaching the kid seat in the middle seat in my 85 GL till I get my Multivan interior. Then, depending on...
  • ISCU Bench test
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:53:37 -0400
    ...make these units bulletproof. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: shifter adjustment
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:05:35 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
  • Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 11 Jun 2019 20:59:07 -0700
    ...Vanagon - Syncro - Tristar - Multivan - DJ112. There Vanagon Content. Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2019, at 8:15 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:43:09 -0400
    ...http://stores.ebay.com/Werks-for-Wagens <http://stores.ebay.com/Werks-for-Wagens> John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www...
  • Re: Tire Question (27x8.5x14 vs 205/40 14)
    Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
    Mon, 1 Jun 1998 14:42:00 -0700
    Hi James, I just put on 27x8.5x14's on my Multivan. I went with the Bridgestone AT's. I did this as we...
  • replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
    Historical mailing list - Kun Chang
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 23:59:23 EST
    The light tapping noise on starting the engine been going on for a while, but this time it just keep tapping very loud, and...
  • Re: cutting off exhaust "elbow pipe"
    Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
    Wed, 1 May 2013 13:54:03 -0400
    ...Be sure the gaskets > are aligned when you tighten the new bolts. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 250k miles > > http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: coolant pipes
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 7 May 2007 11:04:55 -0400
    ...John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • gas tank question - full tank woes
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:34:59 -0500
    ...or having severe brain pharts. :( a friend of mine has a 90 multivan automatic. IF he fills the gas tank, the bus refuses to...
  • Re: headlight question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 21:06:41 -0500
    ...If you want pix let me know. . -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com...
  • lanrameau sent you this eBay item: Ausziehbare Heckklappe, VW-Bus T2/T3, Multivan, Syncro (#7963813201)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sun, 27 Mar 2005 08:19:50 -0800
    ...3AEF%3ADE%3A1&partner=888805 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ausziehbare Heckklappe, VW-Bus T2/T3, Multivan, Syncro Item number: 7963813201 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Seller: webdepot-wolf(56) Positive Feedback: 100% Member...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:22:26 -0700
    ...On page 15 in my _Camper/Multivan Suppplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner's Manual_ (highlighted in blue): "WARNING Make sure the main valve is...
  • Re: Trip report from France/Switzerland
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:03:42 -0700
    ...Most were "multivans" and most pulling a full size camping trailer and passing all the slow pokes 2CVs and truckers. All were TDI models...
  • Re: sagging tail gate, no good deed unpunished
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 17 Aug 2013 18:59:19 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and Android apps On Aug 17, 2013...
  • Re: My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:47:19 -0700
    ...10,500. > > Although I'm still primarily interested in getting a multivan, this was > a '91 Carat with autotrans. It supposedly had only 50K...
  • FS: '93 Poptop Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 29 May 2001 12:55:54 -0400
    ...My father is selling his '93 Eurovan MultiVan (Poptop "Weekender"; has removeable fridge, table, sofabed, upper bed, no sink/stove). Relatively high mileage (about...
  • Re: Heater under back seat
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 22:05:00 -0400
    ...out before I do anything stoopid...;=) Regards, John Meeks '91 Westfalia Multivan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On...
  • Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 1 Jun 2004 07:36:20 -0700
    ...15W-50 full synthetic on my 160,000 mi 2.1l Multivan. How long can I > expect to run it before the next oil...
  • Re: Are jump seats the same as regular front seats?
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Fri, 12 May 2006 10:47:18 -0700
    ...european Vanagons is thinner and narrower than > the seats used in Multivans/GLs/Carats. > > I think your U.S. Vanagons all have the "thicker...
  • Re: 89 rebuild
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:56:45 -0400
    ...Available from Napa and CarQuest flaps John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and...
  • Re: Tire Pressure Question
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:39 -0800
    ...Tire Pressure Question > OK maybe a dumb question but here it is: > > 1991 MultiVan (poptop, no kitchen) with stock alloy wheels. The drivers > door...
  • Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Marciniak
    Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:12:28 -0500
    ...line and what did you replace it with? Is it 7mm ID like the fuel line in the engine compartment? 90 Vanagon Multivan Tim
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:18:34 -0700
    ...Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco...
  • Re: reseal headlight?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:35:27 -0500
    ...Why not try making a bigger q-tip? -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Strange messages-- infected file
    Historical mailing list - Don Preston
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:07:51 -0700
    ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of tom...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:22:54 -0500
    ...flash point of motor > oil. > > > I'm still blaming a failed (Magnecor) ignition wire. > > Happy holidaze everyone! > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 >
  • Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:28:40 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat MV- Blue - On ebay
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 18 Dec 2005 14:08:57 -0800
    Todd, Just out of curiosity, why are you calling this '89 Wolfsburg a Multivan (MV)? When is comes to 1989 USA models, I've...
  • Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sat, 30 Jan 1999 18:47:59 -0500
    ...in first gear for the mile to the shop. > >Austin >91 multivan > >*********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** > >On 1/30/99, at 4:49 PM, Stu Schwartz...
  • Re: FIVE Assorted Westies/Multivan for sale on Epage!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 24 Feb 2000 12:55:07 -0800
    Dealers usually mark up 30% over what they have into a vehicle, including what they bought it for and any repairs or safety required...
  • Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:24:27 -0400
    There are some drawings of the various camper (multivan) interior parts (including the upper bunk) in the photo album of the Wolfsburg_Camper group...