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Re: No spark, help
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:51:23 -0700
...and putting the new one on without installing it into the column, just loose, and turning it on by a screw driver. One way...
Re: Oil dilemma
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:21:56 -0700
...SAE **w-50 is indicated in the MultiGrade columns but shares the Temp'Range with SAE **w-40. SAE10, 5w-30 & 5w-20 are...
Re: Intermittent no start problem solved
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 19 May 2014 10:03:01 -0700
...got out a spare, and plugged it in to the steering column plug and turned > it with a screwdriver. Engine started up immediately. Tried...
Re: preventing theft/Reply
Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 09:38:09 -0600
...It is supposedly designed so that even if the > wheel is not present, the thief can't put a wrench around the column and...
Re: Vanagon Interior parts Brown vinyl FS
Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 21:30:37 -0500
...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: do vanagons ever get stolen???
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Sat, 17 Aug 2002 13:43:39 -0400
...The thieves broke the >steering column but couldn't start the car. They broke several windows >before they left the scene. In total about...
DIY HomeLink for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:56:48 -0800
...So.....I made my own "built-in" HomeLink....sort of.� I removed the lower plastic cover from the steering column.� Just enough space inside...
Re: Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 00:52:01 -0600
...back, fluid drained from the input shaft connection where the steering column connects. the rack rebuilder asked if my pressure was checked? I had...
Re: 86 Westy Question
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 07:58:31 -0400
...the ignition switch electrical plug tight on the switch (behind steering column plastic trim cover) ? Is the crank wire (KL 50) tight on the...
Re: Where to purchase oil analysis kit
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:32:34 -0400
...They have done enough Vanagons to have a > "normal range" column for this engine. Kits are free. I've tested my "new" > '85 at...
Re: go westy package came and...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:55:58 -0600
...time..and it appears to be coming down the > >drivers window column . I managed to unplug it while fishing the new > >antennae cable up...
Re: Steering Wheel
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:17:32 -0700
...You can either modify the column the way Yoshi describes in the article, or you can have the steering wheel machined to fit as...
AC system wiring questions (SOS)
Historical mailing list - radish150
Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:15:15 -0800
...and held in place by two sheet metal screws just under and to the left of the steering column. Another mystery box that appears...
Re: Thanks, it was the horn ring... who has 'em?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:42:51 -0500
...crunching in the steering column while turning. This was not a one-time occurrence. The noise is not subtle and seems to emanate from...
Re: Low Beams out, Where to Look?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:15:45 -0700
...It's accessed by removing the plastic steering column shrouds (2, upper and lower-2 screws on the bottom side) and the white plastic...
Re: Blinkers not working???
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 09:14:04 -0800
...The hazards to work. > > > > I check the connections on the steering column and they all seem to > > be OK. I have cruise control on...
Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 27 May 2021 09:18:25 -0400
...There are a bunch of wires in that A > column that you don't want to catch with your drill. And even worse, the...
Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:19:56 -0400
...One really swell spot would be atop the steering column -- allowing for room under the phone for the charger plug, the phone still doesn...
Re: HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:41:24 -0800
...19.16 in the right hand column. They are doing fine, telling us to : raise the front of the van, open the bleeder, run...
Best van ever designed (was: Why do we love that damn van so much...)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 26 May 2002 19:34:09 +1200
...3.0 EFI turbodiesel Auto or 5-speed manual; floorshift or column cartspring or torsionbar rear SWB, MWB (=VW length) or LWB RWD, part...
Re: steering rack - r&r
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:08:20 -0700
...I also >checked out the steering column coupler discs and the >rack mount bushings but they were still in good shape. >I've put...
Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 06:11:47 -0700
thanks for the help bob, i actually figured it out last night, it was the plastic spacer that was being stuborn about coming off...
Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:33:26 -0700
...Hole open (hole is 3/32'" - 7/64" wide) and BBQ regulator (for a Webber 3 burner) puts out less than 11" column. I...
Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 19:10:48 -0900
...bolts for the steering column > , 3 screws for the heater controls, four for the instruments, 2 > screws for > the column covers, plus disconnecting the...
How to "de-mouse" heater core before installing?
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Fri, 23 May 2008 20:30:31 -0400
...Either the screws were very weak, or I've got a lot stronger! I could not budge the infamous steering column bolts using vise...
82 air cooled automatic vanagon
Historical mailing list - dan h
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:02:55 -0500
...see any external leaks from the brake reservoir (looked under dash column and ran a clean cloth all around the reservoir. I’m at...
Re: Dem ole Vanagon blues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:25:41 -0800
...First, get a new ignition switch and test it by simply removing the steering column cover and connect the switch plug to it. If...
oil sender & gauges
Historical mailing list
Mon, 20 May 1996 22:37:03 -0600
...Mounting it under the dash to either side of the >steering column is no good because the steering wheel blocks my vision there >when...
Re: Well, it's over.
Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
Mon, 17 Jan 2000 09:52:50 EST
...Universal joint for a Syncro steering column > 3. Four plastic full wheel covers (one with chip) > 4. Bentley manual > 5. Instrument cluster > 6. Stabilizer...
Re: Refrigerator gasket and flame goes out remedies
Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:22:57 -0600
...The air pressure is lower on the water column, so setting to 11" will be lower pressure in the regulator. Or, is it independent...
Re: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:08:04 -0700
...engine starts I'm getting 12v. > Today I removed the steering column cover to check the key lock > mechanism (ignition switch?). > Is it possible...
Re: Bun Warmer ---> Was Re: Seat heaters
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 18:18:20 -0500
...were an option. >> >> It is still possible to get the steering column shroud that has a >> place for the switch. >> >> Of course the VW...
Re: Windshield rain water leak?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 07 Dec 96 21:09:21 CST
...you can look with a flashlight, from around the steering wheel column, up over the fuse box, and see the bottom area of the...
Re: Van Dies, Relays clicking...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:23:59 -0800
...I remove the plastic cover below the steering column, unplug the harness to the ignition switch and plug it into a new switch. Then...
Dash back in place...
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:16:05 -0700
...Any reason not to replace those wierd headless bolts holding the steer column to the dash supports with standard hex bolts? Lots of dust...
Re: Clutch Pedal Going To Floor
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 10:08:29 -0500
...Look at the Master cylinder (in front of the steering column under the dash, close to the floor) and the Slave cylinder (open the...
Re: Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 19:25:06 -0500
...stage regulator set to deliver a pressure of 11 inches water column, and an "excess-flow" POL fitting -- this has an internal arrangement to...
Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:45:31 EDT
...specify year, color and trans) -vanagon steerign volumn covers -bus steering column w/ ign. and key -vanagon/bus jacks -bus speedo clusters -vanagon speedo...
Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
Historical mailing list
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:36:06 EST
...specify year, color and trans) -vanagon steerign volumn covers -bus steering column w/ ign. and key -vanagon/bus jacks -bus speedo clusters -vanagon speedo...
85 GL with basic westy interior FS $1800
Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:41:38 -0400
...Bosal factory muffler is ~1 year old (the muffler counts in the *good* column) Body is solid but has some good size dents. Worst...
Re: JD Power and VW
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 14:56:54 -0400
...3/5 >3/5 3/5 > >This is set to seventy column so hopefully it is legible. Interesting. >I can tell you I bought...
Re: Vanagon gas mileage
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:37:08 -0600
...Remove the interior except for the drivers seat, steering column, guages etc., ditch the bumpers, spare tire, sound deadener, jack and tools and you...
Re: mystery vents
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:44:00 -0400
...No access to the duct (aka umbrella holder) that goes from the dash to the door column when the door is closed. I am...
Re: First Timer - Dash Removal, heater R&R
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 8 Nov 2020 10:22:07 +0100
...No more antitheft screws to loosen on the steering column. Just replace with standard hex bolts. Also, one knows the disassembly order, like heater...
Chime gone AWOL (86 2.1, AT)
Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:32:14 -0700
...A partial install (w/o taking steering column apart) indicated the problem was indeed the ig switch (wipers worked). Everything seemed fine. I think...
Re: Lost the post with the cute little vanagon trailers....
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:36:33 -0400
...With the steering column unlocked, the van would track well and follow nicely in the corners, much like flat towing with a tow bar...
Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
Historical mailing list - Benjita
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:36:40 EDT
...There are 2 universals between the steering column and the rack. There is also an tubular extension which connects to the universal closest to...
Re: Help! Electrical issue I need to solve in <3 hours!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:55:09 -0500
...soon. > This is an '85 westy. > > I just pulled the steering column cover and was investigating the lack > of wipers (they haven't been...
Re: Cruise Control (Non-working) 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 09:17:57 +0200
...Does it work sometimes or never? >I have checked the very obvious >(fuses, wires coming from switch on >steering column are attached). My >questions...
Re: [vanagon] HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 3 Jul 2001 08:51:12 -0700
...the > burner chamber, gas pressure too low (should be 11" water column). > > > >Does anyone have any ideas what it could be? If we can...
LiMBO
Historical mailing list - Glen A. Smith
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:20:49 -0500
...The club publishes a quarterly newsletter which contains technical articles, stories from the membership, events calendar, a for sale and wanted column, and more...
Re: power stearing
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 09:42:38 -0800
...The connector from the pwr steering rack to the steering column (it's > different from the standard steering connector) > 6. Steering knuckles from a...
Re: Blinker question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 7 Jun 2011 21:32:12 -0500
...With the key off I > can hear the blinker relay clicking if I hit the blinker switch on the > column, and I also see...
Bun Warmer ---> Was Re: Seat heaters
Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:43:24 -0800
...option. It is still possible to get the steering column shroud that has a place for the switch. Of...
Re: MidWest VW Ads
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Wed, 15 May 1996 09:51:00 -0700 (PDT)
...and truth... ...and the stone wall between the two. :^) Seen the column by Feder? Are you seriously implying that all gummint offices serve useful...
LiMBO Membership
Historical mailing list - Glen A. Smith
Mon, 5 Jan 2004 18:24:10 -0500
...The club publishes a quarterly newsletter which contains technical articles, stories from the membership, events calendar, a for sale and wanted column, and more...
Sitting in traffic question
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:53:38 +0000
Suppose you are faced with sitting in a long line of traffic where the column of vehicles maybe moves every few minutes or so...
Re: Cruise control
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:04:21 -0700
...power to your switch handle are the wires in the steering column connected good luck yours On Sat, Sep 6, 2008 at 7:54...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:54:52 -1000
...The IAT sensor used to see air channeled from the right upper air intake grill and column below it, leading to air box and...
Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:47:52 -0600
Well, the weather cleared & I finally went out & removed 2 screws holding the 2 covers to the steering column, removed said pieces, observed the...