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• Re: pull a part
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:29:34 -0700
  ...loren busch <starwagen@gmail.com> > > > > > > �Loren, > > > > Just thought I'd let you know there is a early vanagon > westfalia at pull a > > part in...
• Re: Sticky front door locks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:23 -0400
  ...Then the handle should be able to be pushed forward slightly and pulled out. In my case, I used some brake cleaner to clean...
• Re: Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2015 20:13:27 -0700
  ...The engine has to be running so it can pull a vacuum at vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator. This pulls the diaphram...
• Re: Tom Hanks and Letterman
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:52:54 -0500
  YOU were arrested once by Americas Most Wanted!! I was pulled out of my van about 15 years ago because of Americas Most Wanted...
• Re: Brake Drums?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 13:00:02 EST
  In a message dated 1/30/04 3:27:26 PM, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: << How do I pull the rear drums? >> I guess...
• Re: Dashboard Removal Procedure: where in Bentley's?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:02:50 -0700
  ...If I don't need to pull the dash, how do I access it? --- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 VW Type 2 / 84...
• Re: 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 06:48:30 -0400
  ...motor was fine on pulling but didnt have a compression check before pulled. im going to try and do a valve adjust tonight. thanks...
• Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:55:39 -0700
  ...has anyone pulled the fridge part alone and > kept the stove in place? > > I like the stove and use it quite a bit, but...
• Re: Brake resonse post appears to be blocked,
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Feb 2025 22:28:35 -0500
  ...If pedal firms up with brake pulled, then problem is in the brake set up and adjustment. >> >> If not, then mater cylinder, brake booster...
• Oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:17:40 -0700
  ...NO room to pull over due to construction. Light and buzzer remained off. Pulled off an exit, checked the oil which was fine ( closer...
• Re: Grendel & The Man
  Historical mailing list - Johanni Larjanko
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 13:05:28 -0700
  At 10.46 1995-12-15 -0600, Dieter Dworkin Muller wrote about being pulled over. Well, I get pulled over regularly, in spite of...
• Rear Windshield Installation?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:00:28 EST
  ...I have (on other vehicles) used a cord to pull the lip of the gasket around the glass. I'm wondering, do you install...
• Re: 91 Westy distributor rotor stuck...
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 07:24:43 -0700
  ...Pull the rotor to inspect and clean the shaft every time you pull the plugs to prevent this in the future.
• Re: 88' wolfsburg Passenger door won't lock
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 13:05:42 -0700
  ...Any suggestions? Gotta pull the door panel and see what's jammed. Could be the solenoid is hung by a fouled rod or if...
• removing cooling fan from an '82
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:22:23 -0700
  Howdy, I am pulling the cooling tin off of my air cooled 1982 Westy with the engine in place. I am at the point...
• Re: Westy middle seat mounting question(s)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:24:26 EST
  ...Is asking if you have to pull the westy innards like > asking if you have to pull the engine to replace a rear seal...
• Most of my interior is out - any jobs I should do while it is like this?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:43:59 -0400
  I pulled most of my interior for my paint job this week. I left the frigde stove combo, the water tank cabinet, central floor...
• Re: turn key, wait for turn-over
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:26:03 -0400
  ...I used a remote starter switch(out of gear hand brake on) and starter worked everytime.I then pulled off the plastic cover at...
• Re: Tranny Jack opinions
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:18:25 -0500
  Brady, as far as I'm concerned, you kick ass and next time I pull my tranny (though I generally pull tranny and engine...
• Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:04:18 -0500
  My daughter's 91 exhibited much that same. Pulling the tank and cleaning it thoroughly fixed the problem. Jim
• Re: Rebuilds
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 12 May 1999 19:52:33 -0400
  Joshua - Would YOU like to try to make a living as a mechanic seeing Vanagon after Vanagon pulling into your shop? :) BOB
• need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:30:01 -0400
  anybody got any BTDT on the cover? Mark
• Re: syncro pulls ford out of mud pit
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 16 May 2005 12:25:44 -0500
  Awesome, absolutely awesome! The dual perspective was great. More videos! Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
• Re: cracked right side case...i'm in TROUBLE! (was crank pulley bolt...argh!)
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 16:38:48 EST
  I suggest your mother's boyfriend pay for the repairs.
• Re: Scraping Sound--Wheel Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 2 May 2006 18:39:16 -0400
  Ya gotta pull the drum. Maybe the brake shoe hosd down pin is rusted inhalf.Looks like a nail.
• Re: Typical wiring for Vanagon > trailer?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:45:30 -0400
  Your gonna yuse the trailer hitch to tow the vanagon ,right? Not actually pull a trailer with it.:>)
• 50% Off - Pick N' Pull
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 09:23:36 -0600
  An ad on TV (ESPN) says 50% off "everything" this weekend. Transmissions $39.95..... Go get 'em, Volks.... bob
• Re: FREE Dometic fridges
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:12:40 -0500
  BTW, if you just want some parts, I'll pull em for a small fee and send them as well.
• Re: Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:53:25 -0400
  ...after you pull the fan speed knob, use a butter knife from either end and slowly pry the panel about a 16th of an...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:51:47 -0500
  Martin, Before pulling the radiator, you might consider testing its cooling ability. This can be done by simply shooting the core with an inferred...
• Re: Timing marks 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 May 2001 13:07:37 -0400
  ...Stock pulley will have two marks -- a v-notch on the rim nearest the engine, and a broader circular notch on the second rim...
• Re: donut spare
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:14:08 -0600
  ...Since she was next to the left side of the Ryan expressway in Chicago she had to pull out rather quickly afterward. The torque...
• Re: help needed can not drive van...oil seals for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:25:52 -0700
  ...On Sep 19, 2010, at 3:46 PM, "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > the crank pulley seals on waterboxer engines .. > in syncro...
• Re: Show and Tell - Water Pump Change Out
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:38:46 -0500
  the two piece pulley not coming off as one piece and the 6mm allen bolts on the metal crosspipes are the real challenges @_@ definately...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:14:51 -0800
  ...On 1/19/11, Ry <rylincoln@gmail.com> wrote: > In addition to the above step I push in and pull out on the wheel...
• Re: Front bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:15:35 -0600
  ...Jacked the Van > up, > pulled the wheel, Caliper looked fine. Put the Van down, looked at > both > back wheels and pulled drums to check...
• Re: Temp 2 replacement in 2.1 (archives searched)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:18:12 +0000
  ...Use your fingers or some pliers to start pulling the old one out. Have the new one in your other hand. As soon as...
• Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:30:36 -0400
  ...16:18 Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > I've got a non-working AC in my Westy and wondered about pulling it out...
• Re: KAE Programmable Intermittent Wiper Relay Issue?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:19:09 -0700
  ...On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Wipers off, pulled stalk, all wipers operated. Stalk at...
• Fwd: radiator fan always on
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 May 2009 08:37:47 -0500
  ...Pop off the screw covers and pull the plastic >> panel. You'll see a square silver relay in there. This thing sticks >> closed and...
• Re: Loss of Power after carwash
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:16:02 -0500
  ...Will pull all wires and try to test cyllinders later. thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Tue, Apr 14...
• RE: Heater Ideas
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 15:07:29 -0800
  ...I'll shut up now... >> >>Steve > >Whew! Had me worried - just remembered I'd been pulling up to the EXXON >pump for the last...
• Re: bodywork idea????
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:34:57 +0000
  ...Take a penny and braze a piece of welding rod at the center, solder the assembly to the dent, and pull with vice grips...
• Timing mark
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 3 Sep 96 23:26:17 UT
  Which mark do I use to set the timing? The one on the rear (larger) pulley or the one on the closer (smaller) pulley...
• door handle fixed
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 18:27:27 EDT
  ...I removed the inside door handles, and then pulled off the door panel. I found a loose screw on the latch/lock assembly that...
• Re: oil stick
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 10:45:50 -0800
  ...spot. Check the oil before starting. Pull stick out. Wipe off. Insert still all the way. Pull stick out. Read oil level. Bill -----Original...
• Heater hoses / What should I do while the gas tank is out?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 10:01:29 -0400
  ...I'll be replacing the gas tank soon and since I'm pulling the tank I wanted to make sure everything in the valley...
• Loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 22:20:52 -0500
  ...It is pulling fine on level ground, but any additional stress (hill, head wind, etc.) and it can't keep up. I pull over...
• FS/ DA diesel heater from 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 22:16:23 EST
  ...I'm going to be pulling my fuel tank soon and was thinking of removing the heater along with it. It hasn't worked...
• Fixed it Re:compression test on 1982 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:04:32 -0400
  Ok its fixed, I pulled the electrical connector off of the injector and one of the contacts inside had come lose and moved out...
• Stuck brakedrum
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 24 Jul 2004 22:48:11 +0200
  ...So I need to pull it, clean brakes, do what has to be done, and reassembly. But I am facing a brakedrum with nowhere...
• shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:48:31 -0500
  ...Pull the knob and just keep pulling and twisting on the plastic cover and it will eventually slide right off the shifter. Once you...
• Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 13:59:11 -0500
  ...How the devil does one get the heater core shroud off? I pulled the screws, tried to lift out the shroud - only to find...
• Re: The New Rear-Engined VW UP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:12:28 -0400
  ...1.8 can't pull squat at 70 > mph down the highway and over passes. Maybe if you're okay going 35 mph > up...
• Re: 86 Exterior Sliding Door Lock Barrel - Voluntary Release
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:54:46 -0700
  ...I should point out > that i knew this was coming as its been threatening to pull free for a > while. > > Last weekend, I pulled...
• Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:25:02 -0800
  I finally got it out! A pair of pliers to the remnants of the plastic pull tab. After about six failed attempts, the whole...
• how to get rear brake drums off?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 11:23:51 -0400
  I'm trying to replace my rear brake shoes and i see that bentley shows using a puller to get the drums off. When...
• Re: Power Window Failure Diagnosis
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:17:19 -0400
  The best way to find out is to pull the panel and check, but this sounds like the motors are frozen. My drivers side...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
  ...I mentioned pulling the engine in my post because the HAYNES manual (not me) says the heads should not be changed without pullling the...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 18:40:50 -0700
  ...It seems to need some sort of a puller and probably a >special > >> >> >one. Then I discovered that Bentley has a section on pulling...