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• ignition switch/steering lock housing
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 10:35:24 -0800
  ...But how do I get in there to fix it? Sometimes when I disconnect and reconnect the wire assembly from the switch it will...
• Clutch pedal pressure
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 19:46:13 -0500
  ...ans dis-engage? Has anyone else experienced this? Could the pedal assembly be different on the later models. Lighter spring on the clutch pedal...
• Re: cooling fan relay
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 14:14:33 +1200
  ...There is a resistor behind the drivers side headlight assembly, that usually goes bad after a while. I don't know how too send...
• Re: Top Dead Center sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:14:03 -0500
  ...It's normally attached to one of the alternator assembly bolts with a little clamp so that the tester can be plugged in to...
• diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:10:07 -0700
  ...Also grabbed about half of the hiring harness (more to get tomorrow) and the fuel filter,accumulator, and pump assembly. 3. Transferred the diesel...
• New T5 site (Austria)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 18:41:58 -0700
  ...otherwise, hope it works for you, probably requiring some URL re-assembly on your part. http://neuwagen.vw.co.at/nwboerse?SVC=DETAIL&ENV...
• flooding tip
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:43:12 -0500
  ...Your ECU is easily reached in the back left-hand corner of the engine compartment, just ahead of the tail-lamp assembly. This works...
• Longer Wheel Studs
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:47:51 -0400
  ...What's the best source (easiest, quickest) for longer studs? Can I replace the rear studs without pulling the hub assembly? Thanks. Jeff Warner...
• WTB: Headlight assy for '86 and up
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:31:34 -0500
  Hello all!! I am seeking a headlight assembly for the late (four headlight) Vanagon. I need the metal mounting bracket and the two INNER...
• Windows tinting => Need help for the sliding window...
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 00:25:11 -0800
  ...Is there a way to remove the sliding window itself from the assembly? Or should I just do it in place and hope that...
• Re: BEHR front AC unit/switch needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:44:06 -0500
  If anybody has one, I'm looking for one of the Behr switched that are part of the plastic control assembly. I'm looking...
• Re: WTFalia
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:20:14 -0800
  ...Could not find that post again ...... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• Spark Plugs: Bosch Single TIp to NGK BP6ET Tri Tip User Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:33:17 -0700
  ...baldness? ;^) Thanks! Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: looking for a front swaybar (complete) to replace mine that has a broken ...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:33:48 -0500
  ...I suffered the same fate and was able to just replace the broken end > link--this instead of replacing the whole swaybar assembly. Pretty...
• Front suspension and steering parts suggestions - 87 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:20:50 -0500
  ...Upper ball joints Lower ball joints Upper control arm bushing tie rod assembly Steering rack boots Steering rack bushings Can anyone else give insight...
• Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0600
  ...It's for an 88 Wolfsburg so it has the "newer" assembly with boots around the bushing. Thanks, Ben _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new...
• Defroster vents always open?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:40:25 -0800
  ...a lever on the side of some plastic air vent-looking assembly up there, so the cable seems to be working. What else could...
• Re: loose cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:38:30 -0400
  ...easy to remove it if you know the > trick of the assembly, which is an enigma of its own. One of the best > puzzles...
• Re: Total replacement for Westy Kitchen
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:32:04 -0800
  On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 1:01 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: ..... > You can't just reverse the existing metal assembly as...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:08:23 -0400
  ...This screw holds the complete assembly to the shaft. I loosen the Allen screw and gently tapped the assembly maybe .010 lower. It was...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Ribbon Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:28:25 -0700
  ...On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 3:50 PM, sailingfc @dslextreme.com <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > Neil, > > I work at an electronics assembly company...
• Re: There once was a dog...(that ate a Multivan sofabed)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:34:33 EDT
  ...the bed and a piece of my > jump seat seat belt assembly was mighty tastey. > > I need to know if anyone has a line...
• Re: Power windows go CLUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:15:23 -0700
  ...whole > motor assembly? > Is this a common failure, or is there something I can do to prevent the > other power window assembly from breaking...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:27:55 EDT
  ...jacreech@VISUALLINK.COM (James Creech) > > Has anyone been able to successfully re-tread or otherwise repair the > small wheels on the flex arm assembly...
• Re: unidentified cable and oil spout connector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 17:25:54 -0500
  The oil filler was a molded in place assembly. The plastic portion was not to be separated or replaced. It is probably cracked from...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 01:18:46 +0000
  ...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic bulb holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I can...
• 1991 westy: torn CV boots on AT - best course of action?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:56:45 -0800
  ...I am at 108,000 miles and wonder if I should r/r the entire axle assembly on both sides rather than replace the...
• Re: Quiz for the diagnosticians - 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:46 -0700
  ...done to them.. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:21:32 -0700
  ...A great book, as > good as the original Idiots Guide for air-cooled VW's. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Some electrical problems solved and LED running lights installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 11 May 2010 21:52:53 -0700
  ...I know there is a short in the rear end for the right hand side light assembly, but I've got the running lights...
• '79 ac - interior metal 'supports'
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 07:38:29 -0500
  I've noticed that on my 'new' 79's ac, the interior plastic vent and blower assembly mounted on the roof has metal "supports...
• Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 18:36:50 -0600
  ...Getting the assembly apart and back together is a "challenge." If anybody plans to do same, I'll be happy to kibitz. Philip R...
• Re: '85 Westfalia Engine Dying:II
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:08:39 EST
  ...as expensive and make you have to remove your rocker arm assembly once again. Do it once and do it right! PS Visual inspection...
• Re: radio
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 15:26:49 -0800
  ...We did replace the entire antennae assembly in my 1982 Diesel. >>> james pound <jamespound@HOTMAIL.COM> 01/29/01 02:32PM >>>
• 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 08:40:02 -0700
  ...to buy just the rocker arms, or the whole shaft and assembly? Will the T1 rocker arms just slide on my waterboxer rocker shafts...
• Re: removing heater
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 03:18:09 +0000
  ...I have removed all the gubbins from up front to remove the heater assembly. What is the best way to drain enough coolant to...
• Re: Tranny swap time
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 12:49:45 -0600
  a good mechanic --------------- Clip ------------------ I can do it about two and a half hours with the installation of new clutch assembly and front main...
• weekender interior FS ( wasRe: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:20:40 EST
  ...I have the back seat > assembly including cushions, hinges, cabinetry, etc) from a 1981 Weekender. > > > What suggestions would the list have? How to mount...
• Re: alt light at high RPMS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 01:13:08 -0400
  ...90 Westy? If so, then I'll and a >brush/regulator assembly to the 'long trip' spares kit. Likely. In any case, it's...
• Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 01:05:28 -0800
  Oops, I was just putting on the rocker arm assembly and positioning the push rods when I noticed that I had forgotten to fill...
• Re: front blower
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:52:24 -0500
  ...front blower Greetings All, Has anyone had this problem? I recently replace the front blower assembly in my 88 GL with a blower assy...
• Re: Shoulder belt for middle seat?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Feb 2005 00:33:48 EST
  ...Were > these stock in later years or optional? The belt assembly was not the > same as the rear one but was genuine VW. > > all...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:24 -0700
  ...Images: > > https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u0kX3zFBnFs/UUTB8JQzVnI/AAAAAAAAHKY/PmupbkUMVSQ/s448/marine%2520store%2520crimp%25202.jpg -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• really quick catch on start
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 10:31:01 -0400
  ...Then, like magic, all cylinders fire in order and the engine purrs like the day it rolled off the assembly line. No other problems...
• Re: Rev limiter????
  Historical mailing list - Airic
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:42:22 -0600
  ...At least I now know the rotating assembly is in good shape, for now. To answer the question I guess it was around 5500...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:39:34 -0800
  On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 7:06 AM, Greg <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > Neil: The ear holes appear to be ovaled from factory...
• Re: Fridge question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 22:35:13 -0700
  ...They're meant to hold the outer assembly on, not to > manhandle the flue into correct alignment. Yes! One aspect of that alignment that...
• Fwd: Question about water tank lock
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Sep 1996 12:51:30
  ...You have to buy the complete water filler assembly (about $40, I think, from Delta Six) to get a new lock and key. I...
• Have tire question, also working on a amphibious Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - John Benditt
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 12:22:50 -0500
  ...When one goes onto the water the vehicle would sit low in the water and then the winch driven tracked pontoons assembly would lift...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 13:27:35 -0700
  ...an adjustment pot on the brush > assembly or an external type with long wires from the brush assembly to > the remote reg and it...
• But My Van Isn't Worth That Much!!
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:14:19 -0700
  ...It just is not the same as an assembly line motor. I know that my 912 motor shows some 26 hours for a flat...
• Re: Ok. What's the catch? ('91 Westy Syncro: 14K ?)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 18:56:25 -0700
  ...1520/3872 - Release Date: > |09/02/11 > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0...
• Re: WESTY TENTS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 21:20:46 -0600 (CST)
  ...1) Campertent -- available in USA and Canada (short description) 9'6" by 9'6", seven foot ceiling, 50 lbs. *Assembly instructions are packed with...
• Re: Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:23:23 -0400
  Thanks all for the technical information (parts list/assembly information). I was able to get the vent tank grommets at VW (as no one...
• syncro
  Historical mailing list - syncro
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:36:22 -0400
  ...So today I decided to pull the switch panel and check out the light assembly before crawling underneath the transaxle to check the condition...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:18:18 -0800
  ...How much is a gallon of Brightside white?" >> >> "$149.68" > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:22:06 -0800
  ...2520suppression%2520component.jpg -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:31:24 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 16:44:54 -0700
  ...Wouldn't want any of it thrown onto the belt(s) Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:44:39 -0700
  ...There may be enough > room to take out strut assembly as one piece. (though in my case the > prop may have been in the...