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  • Fwd: Clarification on non-GL Campers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Feb 1997 23:07:19 -0500 (EST)
    ...You might also want to try the '90-'91 Multivan (basically the same thing as a "Westy Weekender") chris
  • Re: Coolant Hose Help Requested
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 13:33:27 -0700
    ...rear heater core under > the back seat on my 85 Westy multivan. > > Our on line vendors, when listing cooling system > components, speak of VIN...
  • Re: Picture of AAZ or AHU turbo charger down pipe please?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:11:18 -0700
    ...Mark David Marshall wrote: > > We are installing a 1996 Jetta Turbo Diesel motor in to our 1986 Syncro 16 > multivan. The motor is a...
  • Re: New Hydrolic lifters gasoline smell
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 23:05:34 -0500
    ...I would greatly appreciate any suggestion about the > gasoline smelling lifters. > > Leo, 1991 Westy Multivan, 110,000mls >
  • Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
    Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
    Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:25:57 -0700
    ...Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > > > --------------------------------- > Park yourself in front of a world...
  • Re: Testing pressure cap
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:41:21 -0400
    ...cap in the archives. >-- >John Meeks > >Vanagon Rescue Squad >http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > >'91 Multivan, '85 GL >Northern Michigan >KC8ZFN
  • Re: Hatch Lock
    Historical mailing list - James
    Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:14:47 -0400
    ...lock cylinder, or the electro-mechanical parts? James Ottawa, ON '91 Multivan Weekender > Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2015 23:11:08 -0500 > From: vwcarlocks...
  • Re: craigslist: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro (Random Lake) Wisconsin
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 7 Apr 2014 20:18:15 -0500
    ...This Carat was like the sister to our Multivan. We > took a few pictures of them together in a parking lot--identical except for...
  • Re: Tire Pressure Question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 1 Dec 2011 08:36:11 -0500
    ...Tire Pressure Question > > OK maybe a dumb question but here it is: > > 1991 MultiVan (poptop, no kitchen) with stock alloy wheels. The drivers > door...
  • Re: Carat Question
    Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
    Thu, 4 Jan 1996 21:24:55 -0500 (EST)
    ...On the EV they call this an MV (MultiVan in Europe if I remember) I think it might be the same in T3 generation...
  • FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:56:02 EST
    ...the black ones are '90-'91 multivan only and are extremely hard to find. they grey ones will work if you dont care about...
  • Re: running power to subwoofer in 86 Multivan / Weekender
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 17 Feb 2005 17:47:15 -0800
    Your Camper should have come with an auxiliary battery under the drivers seat from the factory, you should be able to tap directly into...
  • Re: SPAM?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:44:31 -0700
    ...Rescue Squad > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > > Northern Michigan > > KC8ZFN > > > -- roger w There are two kinds of...
  • Re: Vanagon tranny question regarding 3rd gear grind on manual tranny
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:39:52 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:11:55 EST
    ...These adapters will be going on a Multivan. No off-roading planned. However, I think this adapter set-up is strong enough for even...
  • Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
    Historical mailing list - Nils Huebner Rain
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 09:31:25 -0700
    ...Hatch-mounted carrying rack? When I bought my '90 Westy Multivan, the dealer was selling a rack that mounted on the back hatch and...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 28 Apr 2002 08:35:30 -0500
    ...not remember. > Perhaps they know something we don't. > clarence. > 1990 multivan > North Carolina > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM...
  • Re: Heater under back seat
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:50:20 -0500
    ...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: Strange new noise - EEEeeerrrrrrr
    Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
    Sun, 19 Oct 2003 21:12:22 -0400
    ...Redline MT-90. > Shifts smooth as silk but still get the noise from hell! > > Regards, > John Meeks > Top of Lower Michigan > 91 Westfalia MultiVan >
  • Re: 3rd Brake Light
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:23:52 -0500
    ...peek at that too. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Time to hammer the starter/solenoid????
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:03:15 -0400
    ...John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN On 4...
  • Re: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:44:34 -0600
    ...some first hand knowledge.> >> > Lee> > 89' Syncro> > soon to be a multivan _________________________________________________________________ Boo!�Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live...
  • Re: Spray or paste to help clean, and keep clean, electrical connections?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:55:02 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm On Thu, Apr...
  • Re: Posting discipline / Bad habits; was: RE: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:57:00 -0400
    ...just sayin' -- John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com
  • Re: Buses by the Arch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Wiegand
    Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:18:00 -0500
    ...http://www2.electroponics.com/mayor98/ Thanks for the space, JW 85 Multivan "Brownie" 92 Jetta "Blackie" ======*~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jeff Wiegand Chief Plumbing Technologist Electroponics, Inc. PHONE...
  • How to Bleed Coolant System
    Historical mailing list - psavage
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:53:58 -0700
    ...required!) (Print instructions & keep them with your Bentley) Phaedra '85 Wolfsburg - Multivan - Westy "Mexicali Rose" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BLEEDING COOLANT SYSTEM 1 Fill *primary coolant tank to...
  • Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 9 May 2004 01:11:33 -0400
    ...We bought a new white '91 Multivan (White Lightning). We drove north every summer and camped around the Great Lakes 'til we finally moved...
  • Re: van value
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 01:08:56 +0300
    ...suggestions as to a reasonable value? I'm a bit out of my league :::> here, as I drive a 1991 manual multivan. :::> :::> Thanks, :::> :::> Joel
  • Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 19:41:53 -0500
    ...design which'll last longer if one > exists. > Both of the Multivan's I've purchased and reworked (a 90 and now a 91...
  • Re: I could use a little help
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Fri, 28 May 2010 15:15:48 -0700
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 4:46 PM, John Rodgers <inua...
  • Re: Freeing Rear Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 14:02:06 -0500
    ...Williamson >Denver, CO >88 Wolfsburg Multivan (160K) >95 Golf (62K) >---
  • Re: Better Milage Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 22 Aug 2000 14:30:06 +1000
    ...a not a westy,but similar to what you call a Multivan so obviously lighter in weight. --- and anyone out there cut their power...
  • Re: Operating temp question
    Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
    Sun, 23 Dec 2001 00:59:45 -0500
    ...My '90 multivan runs cold. I just drove home over an hour and the temp needle never even crept up. I did have the...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon Wolfsburg Tires
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Wed, 10 Apr 2002 20:29:49 -0500
    ...Tim Marciniak 90 Vanagon Multivan 95 Passat GLX 99 NB 79 Toyota Landcruiser >I just had a blow-out on my 87 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
  • Test Drive Report of Smallcar's WRX Turbo powered 91 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 00:53:02 -0800
    ...I've also driven 3.3 ltr SVX Soob powered Vanagons in various configs (full westy, auto multivan, and simple syncro) and this by...
  • Re: Rubber Seal Treatment
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Sun, 1 Nov 2009 03:49:09 -0600
    ...does help to seal in the natural >>>oils. >>> >>>John Meeks >>>'91 Multivan >>>Northern Michigan >>> >>>Vanagon Rescue Squad >>>http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Re: Re Utilities
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 24 Dec 2002 08:47:47 -0800
    ...The model they had was the > Weekender or another name for it was the Multivan. > After much discussion with them on the merits of...
  • Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 13:30:19 -0700
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN
  • Re: Country homes conversions
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Fri, 27 Feb 1998 16:08:50 -0800
    ...It looked kinda like the Westfalia conversions -- basically a "Weekender MultiVan" kind of thing, rather than a full camper. I guess, though, if VW...
  • Re: Electric Front Seat Heater
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:42:14 -0500
    ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Join the Vanagon Rescue Squad http://vw.upnorth.net/index.phtml?catid=74 >-----Original Message...
  • Re: Anyone to offer help on the phone?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 25 Feb 2004 00:36:49 -0500
    ...We have many left coast volunteers.. :) John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74...
  • Re: GoWesty's headlight upgrade kit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 22:33:31 -0500
    ...Weakest link and all. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Re: FS
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:38:28 -0700
    ...225/70-15in. > 215,000 mi > 22mpg (last reading) > MultiVan with Tables and 7 passenger forward facing seating > Custom interior by Westy Conversions in...
  • Re: yearly miledge
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 10 May 2010 18:24:35 -0700
    ...50 synthetic, > > antifreeze-phosphate free, blah blab blah > > > > > > > > > > > >> John Meeks > >> '91 Multivan > >> Northern Michigan > >> > >> Vanagon Rescue Squad > >> www.vanagonauts.com > >> > >> > >> > >> On Mon, May 10...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon trans 3rd gear grinding
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 00:43:42 -0400
    ...90 Vanagon trans 3rd gear grinding >My 1990 Multivan Vanagon grinds when shifting into 3rd gear. >It will grind when it is warmed up...
  • Re: Multivan, weekender, what?...NON-GL
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 19:56:31 EDT
    In a message dated 99-06-03 12:55:03 EDT, gritis@IBM.NET writes: << I have a 91 non GL vanagon. It has...
  • Re: what year?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sun, 12 May 2002 23:19:05 +0200
    ...But they DID roll the last of the VW Multivans off of the assembly line in Graz, Austria in early 1993. They are sweet...
  • Re: in search of (12 volt cooking)
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Thu, 29 May 2003 22:03:24 -0500
    ...chris c 90 multivan (no kitchen)
  • Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 8 Nov 2003 22:17:58 -0800
    ...Feel free to look > > around and pmail your suggestions. > > > > John Meeks > > Top of Lower Michigan > > 91 Westfalia MultiVan > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Protect your identity...
  • Re: cheap syncrowesty Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:58:12 EDT
    ...Is this really a Multivan Syncro or a Westy Syncro? Either way, I would rather have the interior room/passenger capacity and use my...
  • Re: wire splicing
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 26 Sep 2003 22:23:35 -0400
    ...Best of luck, John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On...
  • Re: Orlando to Montana
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 31 May 2004 23:19:43 -0400
    ...Happy campin' -- John Meeks kc8zfn '91 multivan Vanagon Rescue Squad (156 volunteers) http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid=74 Debbie Walters wrote: >>Hi guys, >> >>I...
  • Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
    Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:08:43 -0700
    ...the inside of the 91 Multivan door was coated with a wax like substance (probably to prevent corrosion). Make sure you clean that off...
  • Re: removing insulation adhesive
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:57:42 -0800
    ...I removed all of the fiberglass insulation from the walls of my vanagon Multivan and replaced it with FatMat, a butyl rubber sound insulation...
  • Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:40:35 -0400
    ...Fridge-Vent- :::windshield197.htm* ::: :::-- :::John Meeks ::: :::Vanagon Rescue Squad :::http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm ::: :::'91 Multivan :::Top o' Northern Michigan :::KC8ZFN
  • Idle stabilization control question
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:03:26 -0600
    ...Tim 90 Multivan
  • Re: Putting windows back in
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:30:26 -0600
    ...pressure from the outside. >> >> -- >> 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 - Brendan Slevin
    Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:02:55 -0700
    ...Let us know if this takes care of > the problem. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http...
  • Re: Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:06:39 -0400
    ...That's a job that's nice to have behind you! John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad <http://www.vanagonauts.com...
  • Re: Cibie H4 rectangular in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:49:32 -0700
    ...be the ultimate upgrade. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN