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Re: Manufacturing Vanagons in private?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:50:10 -0800
...I'm on board > > for a Bostig conversion! > > -- > > John Meeks > > > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > > Northern Michigan > > KC8ZFN > > > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > > http://www.vanagonauts...
Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
Historical mailing list - James
Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:26:45 -0500
...James Ottawa, ON '91 Vanagon Multivan Westfalia; formerly had '83 Rabbit L, and '94 Golf diesel and '95 Golf 2.0L > Date: Thu, 16...
Re: Sound Deadening - how much to buy?
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Sat, 7 Jan 2006 14:24:09 -0500
...some stuff called FatMat and had enough to do my 91 Multivan's engine deck (including covering the lid), under the bench seat, the...
FW: Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:15:55 -0600
...http://www.stanford.edu/~moore/Boon_To_Man.html -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan...
Need advice re A/C parts and service (long)
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Thu, 17 Jul 1997 22:53:58 -0500
...Anyways I had my 90 Multivan into my local VW dealer to hopefully just have the A/C system recharged since the system was...
Re: Dashboard lights
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:16:35 -0400
...I was planning to debug this over the winter, so > please post your final diagnosis. > > As a new owner of a 91' multivan, I...
Re: broken gas pedal
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 12 May 2009 12:52:11 -0230
...Haven't > thought about it in a few years. > Best of luck > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
Re: Drivability Problems with Vanagons
Historical mailing list - bob tickle
Fri, 11 Oct 1996 19:54:49 -0400
Ok, folks ready for today's installment of "Stalling Vanagon"? (You might remember I'm the guy with a 1991 Multivan that stops running...
Re: Compatibility question: 90 Multivan
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:44:49 EST
John; (1) Looking at the Bentley I gather all the 86 to 91 fuse boxes are the same. Rather the main body is. It...
Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:31:33 -0500
...it on my > > noisy when cold PS pump. > > > > -- > > John Meeks > > > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > > Northern Michigan > > KC8ZFN > > > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > > http://www.vanagonauts...
Re: Oil dilemma
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:04:00 -0500
...John Meeks '91 Multivan Phoenix http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad with iPhone and Android apps
Re: locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:28:00 -0400
...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Thu, Sep 16, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks...
Help with radio install
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:21:40 -0800
...HELP! (I searched the archives before attempting this and I thought I had a fairly good idea going in.) Debra 90 Multivan
Re: EV "Winnie" VR6 sighting
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Apr 1997 20:18:53 -0500 (EST)
...It is also shown on my 1996 German Transporter and Caravelle/Multivan brochures. Chris '93 EuroVan GL Previous Owner of '89 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg
Re: still confused
Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:22:54 -0500 (EST)
...Can someone clear up > for me a question: > > What (if any) Eurovan and/or Vanagon comes with: > > pop top Weekender, Westfalia Camper (Vanagon) Multivan...
Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 20:55:04 -0500
...Austin 91 multivan *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 1/30/99, at 4:49 PM, Stu Schwartz wrote: >Well I believe some linkage broke between the...
Oil light problem... can you help?
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:59:49 -0700
...Any insights into this problem? Is the oil too thin for the season? It's a 1990 Vanagon Multivan with an automatic transmission used...
Pedro's pop top conversion
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:35:59 -0800
...How much did I save to > finally have my dream multivan??.... 4000$Can. > > ..........
Re: vanagon in snow/ice
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:11:33 -0600
...it's a lot of work to get >the deck lid open. >-- >John Meeks > >'91 Multivan, '85 GL bits >Northern Michigan >KC8ZFN > >Vanagon Rescue...
Re: vanagon digital clock repair
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:00:13 -0700
...I have a '91 Multivan. Has anyone got a decent picture of the digital clock or some great advice on getting this fixed? The...
Re: Free gmail account for Vanagon list members.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:51:16 -0700
...Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > '91 Multivan ~ white lightnin' ~ > Top o' Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > -- http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8...
Re: Tips on making space under Westfalia swivel seat usable?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:27:14 EST
...seat mechanisms from a fellow list member to install > in my Multivan. I am anxious to get them in before spring. Does anyone have...
Re: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:43:27 -0400
...to the > > roof. > > Then drive on the freeway. > > > > Just hoping someone has some first hand knowledge. > > > > Lee > > 89' Syncro > > soon to be a multivan >
Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
Historical mailing list - Roland
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:37:39 -0800
...24 AM, Brent Weide <brent.weide@gmail.com> wrote: > 1991 Vanagon Multivan > Has anyone had experience or heard of replacement of the stock vw...
Re: Window and Door seal treatment
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 3 Jun 2003 22:28:11 -0400
...John Meeks '91 Westfalia Multivan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of John Runberg Sent: Thursday, May...
Re: boy or girl?
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 20:49:36 +0000
...or maybe not? > :::> > :::> /Trina > :::> '91 Multivan "Blue" (definitely a boy's name) > ::: > :::My 84 Westy is named Detlef, even w/ vanity plates named that...
Re: troubleshooting Westy Fluorescent light
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:04:35 -0800
...My boss recently had the same problem with his 90 Multivan Poptop and what I've described is what we did - replaced it. As...
Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:06:05 -0500
...Gauge fix is at http://www.vanagonauts.com/Warning-Light-Fix241.htm John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
Re: Replacing Temp Gauge
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 18:38:32 -0700
...Mark Tim Marciniak wrote: > > Regarding my 90 Multivan I'm pretty sure needs a temp gauge. Any > body done this job? About two weeks...
Re: I Instrument cluster wiring... Help Needed... late model
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Sat, 3 Apr 2004 22:44:58 -0800
...it is. >Many thanks for the bailout. > >John Meeks >'91 Westy Multivan >Vanagon Rescue Squad >http://www.vanagonauts.com/?catid-74 > . _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC...
Re: Awesome new Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:19:19 -0800
...3.2L V6 petrol engine in the various versions of the > multivan...the new name for the caravelles/people movers. > And then of course...
Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:02:32 -0700
...Works fine on faded grilles too! > > John Meeks > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > '91 Multivan ~ white lightnin' ~ > KC8ZFN >
Re: New Hydrolic lifters gasoline smell
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Mar 2005 20:28:41 -0600
...I would greatly appreciate any suggestion about the gasoline smelling lifters. > > Leo, 1991 Westy Multivan, 110,000mls > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message...
Re: side sliding window latches...
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Fri, 31 Jul 1998 18:55:16 -0600
...Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH > vanagon@columbus.rr.com > 85GL (awaiting Multivan interior) > 74 Bus (Dad's) > 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96...
Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 08:44:26 +0200
...for a few seconds David Marshall wrote: > I am importing a Multivan from Germany and they are offering to sell me the > CD-Changer...
Re: Bad gas milleage
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:17:03 -0400
...This is the multivan, does not have the heavy kitchen stuffs. The > wind was around 5-10 mph, not bad. > That is the stock...
Re: Link to seam rust fix
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:11:27 -0500
...to-seam-rust-repair180.htm Best of luck, -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
Re: AC leak - how much to recharge
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Fri, 16 May 2003 00:18:08 -0500
...I've had my 90 Multivan since Jan. 2002 and shortly after purchase we had the AC converted and charged. The mechanics put in...
Re: perfomance exhaust, etc
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Feb 2004 06:52:56 EST
...I drive a perfectly functioning 1991 Multivan with about 72k miles. Nothing wrong with the motor, so I'm not considering an upgrade there...
Re: water pump replacement
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 24 Jul 2005 00:15:47 -0400
...So much to do, so little time ;) -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o...
Re: rear seat swap
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:10:42 EDT
...they also make westy weekenders '85-'87 and the multivan '90-'91 both are poptops w/ no kitchen stuff. buy one of those and...
delayed start
Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 16:56:38 -0800
Hi All- I've been having this trouble with my 1990 Multivan for a year now. The symtom is: Turn key to first position...
Re: FOLLOW UP MINOR? COOLANT CATASTROPHE HELP NEEDED
Historical mailing list - Owen
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:11:41 -0500
...STANK.. > > Best o luck > John Meeks > Top of Lower Michigan > '91 MultiVan > > > > -----Original Message----- > > So is it better to join the two hoses or...
Re: Safari racks for Vanagon, not Westfalia
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:22:30 -0500
...www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan sign up for the Vanagon Rescue Squad...
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape
Historical mailing list - rpc
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:32:25 -0800
...We still use some of that old camping gear in our MultiVan. Chris C 90mv
Re: Repair Manuiel
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 1 May 2007 13:16:39 -0400
...greatly appreciated..... -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
Re: '91 Starting Issues
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:22:19 -0700
...PM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I have a '91 Multivan Westy with starting issues. Unless the battery is absolutely 100% the solenoid...
Re: Dual Valve Springs
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:10:34 -0400
...They have the double spring configuration. > > > > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan > > Northern Michigan > > > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > > > Radio...
Re: What Did You Leave At Home?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:35:28 -0500
...anybody seen anything like that?? as to the seats, what about something for the Carat/Multivan jump seats? just a sort of metal stand...
Re: boy or girl?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:37:22 -0500
...or maybe not? >:::> >:::> /Trina >:::> '91 Multivan "Blue" (definitely a boy's name) >::: >:::My 84 Westy is named Detlef, even w/ vanity plates named that...
Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:38:31 -0400
...The carat uses the style but is narrower because of the plastic > panels. > Then there are Westy and Weekender/Multivan van style > which are...
Re: Alloy wheel torque specification
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 16 Jul 1998 23:38:33 -0400
...Alloy wheel torque specification >I have a 1991 Vanagon Westfalia Multivan which I have owned for several years >(previously owned a brand new 1980...
Re: Headlight Adjustment
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:02:30 -0400
...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On...
Re: Driving Lights Between Blinkers And Grill
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Thu, 9 May 2002 23:04:39 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi again, > >I have seen many Multivans around here with the custom fitting driving >lights which fit between the lower...
Re: rear heater must be on?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 14:12:08 -0400
...Can anyone else confirm this? >John Meeks > >Vanagon Rescue Squad >http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > >'91 Multivan, '85 GL >Northern Michigan...
Re: Starter review 4 years later
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:19:12 -0700
...With a Subaru EJ25 engine my 91 Multivan was an iffy start until I installed the adapter and a tdi starter. I did a...
Re: Jack for 90 Multivan w/fiberglass molding???
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:26:52 -0800
...Any hints on where I can get a replacement jack > for > my 90 Multivan. It's got the fiberglass molding. > Debra > Santee, CA > >
Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 20 May 2010 08:30:54 -0400
...http://store.fedhillusa.com/316475mmtubingandnuts.aspx John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Wed, May 19, 2010 at...
Re: Is there Throttle body how to?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 1 Oct 2009 06:54:10 -0700
...http://www.frankcondelli.com/tb.htm <http://www.frankcondelli.com/tb.htm> John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
Re: need BUS badge
Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
Thu, 02 Jan 1997 10:04:39 +0000
...I've also seen chrome 'Transporter', 'Multivan' and 'Carravelle' badges for the T4 eurovans and also a 'Transporter' sticker of the same size/font...