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• Re: Question about late model mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:51:12 -0500
  ...ring that is used to engage the mirror to the > motor assembly. Should pop right out after. Take care not to drop the glass...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:41:09 -0700
  ...Tailight Assembly with lens (73-79) 10. New Brake Boot 11. New AC Belt for 1.7-2.0 engine 12. Two Brown Front...
• Re: Piston pins
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 96 22:24 CST
  ...The rods you recommended from SIR got here today; you'll recall my problem with promiscuous rod bearings? On pre-assembly these are better...
• Spindal, King pin, Link pin, stuff
  Historical mailing list - L.V.Bauer
  Wed, 29 May 1996 22:51:42 -0700
  I have a 59 Single Cab, which is in need of a " nother " Spindel assembly ( King pin and Bushings are worn out.) left front...
• starter repair problem (bushing)
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 08:50:08 -0700
  ...My current dilema has to do with the bushing that sits on the very tip of the starter assembly and is the first part...
• Engine Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 14:08:10 -0500
  (Brief History) Bought van with rebuilt motor....not installed. Some parts missing :( I'm beginning to put the engine back together on my 81...
• Re: Belt me please!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 08:09:25 -0800
  Belts are easy, just buy the whole assembly from a "recycler." Two twists of a wrench and you are done. However, I doubt there...
• real wheel assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:46:36 -0400
  Hi Volks, I am in desperate need of help here. The estranged other (but not better) half took apart my real right wheel to...
• Rear A/C Housing
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 07:00:44 MDT
  ...The entire assembly is now just sitting on top of the two plastic side covers. The plastic seems too brittle for repair, the local...
• Re: Tail Lights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 15:52:44 -0400
  >> > -- I can tell you that putting in >> >a 50-watt backup light will lead to melting/warping of the whole taillight >> >assembly. :( >> >>I have...
• Re: Looking for rebuld kit for a master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 08:13:45 EDT
  ...I have always honed the bores, refined the surface finish, scrubbed and cleaned them scrupulously and assembled them with the correct assembly lubes. Yet...
• Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:25:38 -0600
  ...bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub > assembly? i am going to take off my rotors to replace the wheel...
• Re: What's the difference
  Historical mailing list - luvoldvws
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 04:13:57 -0700
  ...interior kits to VW at Hanover for installation at the Vanagon assembly line). This is an attractive theory and I subscribe to it, until...
• Re: CV joint
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:33:04 -0700
  ...There are pictures and > descriptions of the correct assembly of a CV joint. This should tell > and show you what you need. > > Sam > -- Using...
• Re: Craigslist: 1.6 82 Diesel near Bend, Ore.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 09:44:16 -0800
  ...na diesel westy -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Vanagon westfalia camper interior for sale...also poptop section for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:26:37 EST
  ...also have whole poptop assembly from same camper..poptop, luggage rack, hardware, lift bar, skylight, etc... must pick up in southeast PA p-mail...
• Re: A good triler hitch needed...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:57:12 -0800
  ...You may need to slightly modify your rear bumper but short of purchasing a one piece bumper with hitch assembly or having one custom...
• Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:30:59 -0800
  ...My guess is that it was part of some assembly line streamlining "modularity". Without the fitting, they'd have either had to have a...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:40 -0700
  ...Just out of curiosity, is this assembly pictured anywhere in Bentley? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud...
• Re: rear wheel bearing question - Timkein's recommendation on how much
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:08 -0700
  from Timken's site... "Normally, the housing should be 1/3 to no more than 1/2 full of grease during bearing assembly.' dats...
• Re: dont pusy our trip meter while driving!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 20:22:51 -0500
  ...This points the finger of blame at VDO for not correctly figuring out the assembly dimensions and allowable stress for the drive pinion, or...
• Re: Stuck Lock Cylinder - Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 06:21:22 EST
  ...Take the handle and lock assembly and soak it in kerosene or WD40 for a few days. Eventually you will be able to remove...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:53:35 -0500
  ...the taillight assembly. There are 2 parts - the black plastic bulb >> holder, the colored plastic assembly with the reflector glued to it. I >> can...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:15:26 -0700
  obviously you need to whole spindle assembly to put on the later brakes. I 'thought' that was the original idea.. but I see not...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:00:48 -0700
  ...the >> mountains). >> >> >> Angus >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 19:09:16 -0500
  Neat! Now I want one :) Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2023, at 5:51 PM, Don Spence <dkspence@telus.net> wrote...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:10:06 -0700
  ...to the heater valve,removed the hoses and dropped the valve assembly with hoses and cable onto the driveway to work on it. You...
• Re: was: 91 Carat..... now: Fast Turn Signal Issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:44:16 -0700
  Admittedly, I've never changed a front blinker-parking light assembly. So the connector for this housing is not keyed? Very useful information Mark...
• Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:04:37 -0700
  ...vwrobb@gmail.com -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:29:29 -0800
  ...trying to accomplish? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: friday - home made rosin flux
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:55:23 -0700
  ...soldering-flux/ > > alistair > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 13 May 2012 10:53:58 -0600
  ...gang! I rec... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: BBB photos
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:10:28 -0800
  ...com/6py3kc9 > > Richard -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:39:58 -0600
  ...curmudgeon in training. > >> > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:43:34 -0700
  ...c/w carbs. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Anyone know where water tank plug can be found?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 09:57:20 +0100
  ...I discovered >that in order to replace it, at that time, I would have had to replace the >whole sink drain assembly (really stupid...
• I need cylinders only.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 13:20:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The pistons are in good shape so I am looking for sombody that sells cylinders only, not in an assembly package. Does anybody know...
• Corrado G60 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Tue, 04 Jun 1996 14:19:54 -0700
  ...s)$2800.00 Rims & tires Set............................................$400.00 Front Grill & Headlamp Assembly.............................$200.00 Seats ( Both front & rear)..................................$200.00 Many more parts avilable...
• parts needed - '87 Vanagon GL Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 15:50:00 PST
  ...rear bumper, front bumper, liftgate, and right rear tailight assembly. FULL WISH LIST: part mfr part # ---------------- ------------------ front bumper 255807111CGRU front bumper extension 251807124A1BG end...
• Heads stuck to piston sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 08:31:50 -0700
  At 09:25 PM 7/8/98 -0400, you wrote: >Hey hammerhead, what keeps the entire assembly from moving out? Gonna put >the head...
• Winkler/Oettinger brakes
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 20:30:36 -0500
  ...the following is not for the faint of heart!): ______________________________________________________________________ The Oettinger brake assembly consists of 4 disc brakes (ventilated fronts) with solid brake calipers...
• vendor for heater fan/motor?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff and Deb
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 00:12:29 -0800
  ...Can you suggest a good part vendor to order a new one? I assume that the motor and fan are all one assembly. I...
• Power doorlock availability
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 23:25:31 EDT
  Hello I'm looking for a good new or used drivers side power doorlock assembly. The VW part number on the housing is 255...
• Re: door panel pain
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 11:09:36 EDT
  ...The assembly consists of a cup washer into which a cover is snapped. There are also covers which snap directly over the head of...
• Re: What kind of AC is this?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 03:57:00 EDT
  ...Air is rammed into the assembly as you drive. The evaporation of water is what makes the cooling effect. It is only truly effective...
• Re: HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 20:14:47 -0700
  ...ring from the clutch-release fork shaft and slide the entire assembly, starting with the actuation lever, off the clutch-release fork shaft. I...
• I am selling my Customized T2 73 Bus due to my Vanagon's needs...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 1 May 2003 08:25:10 EDT
  ...I used a dipstick assembly from a VANAGON to cure the rubberboot problem normally on the T4 engines from 72 to 79. If you...
• Question about fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:52:07 -0600
  While I'm replacing my head gaskets, I've also pulled the injector assembly to replace the fuel hose throughout. I just got it...
• Re: HI ALL From Gibsons B.C.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 16:20:08 -0700
  ...trevor@THESKYLIGHTGUY.COM writes: > > >> We now stock the rest of the assembly, have a look >> at the website pre-order or just give us...
• Demons VI
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:28:12 -0400
  ...I pulled my tail light assembly to try another angle at getting into my engine bay. There was so much rust in there I...
• Aftermarket cruise control finally working!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 17 May 2009 16:49:07 -0400
  ...I used heat to bend, un-bend and form the molded plastic main vacuum hose/ check-tee assembly. I grafted this in place of...
• Re: tachometer light fixture has been removed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 07:49:24 -0700
  ...Even solder them in if > you have > a soldering iron onto the existing solder from the previous > bulb-leads. > The bulb-in-holder assembly...
• Re: Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:22:57 -0700
  ...I tore apart a regular Vanagon (not the short Westy) seatbelt receiver, discarding the old plastic assembly until I had just the metal bar...
• Re: Help Me, Volks!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 1 May 2008 00:16:21 -0700
  ...I cannot see from pictures exactly how that smaller wheel moves, > but somehow this is a clutch assembly and drive assembly that allows the...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:33:23 -0700
  ...I was waving the suction cup fan around before yanking its blade assembly to go onto the dash fan and found that air from...
• Lifter Update
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 07:32:14 -0400
  ...Some soft black crud could be found close to the rocker assembly and a few spots on the heads as well. But overall I...
• Re: W. Coast Canada members, was Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:27:11 -0800
  ...group..:-) >>>> -- >>>> Neil n >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:48:54 -0800
  ...Its an entirely different bearing assembly than the front, different method for assembly/adjustment. The bearing is in there pretty well as tight as...
• Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:52:07 -0600
  ...The head was an assembly made up of a machined aluminum casting, with valve seats, valves guides, etc. pressed in. The head was threaded...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 13:26:52 -0800
  ...need help with engine assembly > i'm currently assembling my 2.1 waterboxer, and I'm at a point where i dont > want to...