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• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 05:02:39 -0700
  ...You need to remove the clutch pedal from the pedal assembly in order to get the rest of the pedal assembly from behind the...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 21:40:22 -0400
  ...They >> told us guys it was an assembly on subjects related to female >> anatomy but I >> know better. >> >> Cya, >> Robert >>
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:02:04 -0700
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. > > Thanks, Joe in...
• CV joint repacking-'85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 10:20:41 -0700
  ...Once the bolts are removed holding the inner cvj to the final drive/differential, will the complete assembly(inner cvj, axle, and outer cvj...
• Re: Propane Auto-Stop Valve
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 06:37:44 -0700
  ...How do I >confirm/correct this? Should I just replace the whole tank assembly? > >I never had this problem with my '83. > >Mark Bowie...
• To Frank Condelli Re: Pittsburgh Area Junk Yards
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 07:43:41 -0400
  ...I'm looking for a right side head light assembly for my > '87 Westy. If you have some places and phone #s please e...
• replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:24:39 -0700
  ...But then I got to the point of pulling off the lock assembly and found that it didn't just come off. It seems...
• Re: Steering wheel problems
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:57:51 EST
  Julianna, There are two horn contacts in the steering wheel assembly. The culprit is usually the bottom contact. It is supposed to be lubircated...
• Re: Radiator fan dead?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 06:34:38 -0700
  ...I had to swap the fans themselves around, the new blade assembly was too large of a diameter for my fan shroud. So far...
• Changing ignition switch, mechanical ??
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 09:59:10 -0700
  ...I just removed the ignition assembly, but I'm not sure how the lock cylinder comes out of the cast piece that goes around...
• Re: Friday - ANother Reason to love Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:53:50 -0800
  ...question for me? :) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Centrifugal Advance problems
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:14:24 -0700
  ...My Bentlies does not cover the dis-assembly of the non Californian distributor. Does any one have a procedure, or experience in taking the...
• Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:58:24 -0700
  ...Why is the wiper assembly not made so that the motor drives a shaft that terminates with a hex fitting, and the wiper arm...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:46 -0400
  ...water I see? >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: Bleeding Vanagon Radiator/Change High/Low Beam Bulb
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 27 Dec 1996 23:46:39 -0800
  ...After you do that, there's four more screws holding the headlight assembly--look carefully because there are also some screws that take care...
• Re: Suggestion - Fuel Line Changers
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:17:33 -0600
  ...that's not what you want. > Friction is good after the assembly. > I keep a bottle of P-80 rubber lubricant in my toolbox...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Jul 2001 - Special issue (#2001-901)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:35:35 EDT
  The grill assembly is not well designed for air flow -- it leaks, diverts some air into the cabinet and most of what's left...
• Re: Do the voltage regulater brushes "chrip"like a bird when they get short?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 12:18:08 -0400
  ...However, some parts vendors sell the regulator and brush assembly for about $7 while others charge up to $50. It's hard to believe...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:18:25 -0800
  ...lubricate the assembly prior to re-assembly (I used Krown.com anti-rust oil 7) maybe re-paint the mirrors to match your van...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:27:53 -0800
  ...Then >> lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking >> brake lever and gear shift lever. >> >> (then put it out for...
• RE: was - Vanagon rear speakers - now fa
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:33:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I don't know |if this include the evap assembly - can anyone comment? | |My evap assembly is being held up via a 2x6. The...
• Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:48:00 -0800
  ...215000-kms_19186004 >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 23:38:49 -0400
  At 10:16 PM 7/1/2014, Alistair Bell wrote: >Oh, I see, not a screw in assembly like some. > >Is the jet, or...
• FS: add a poptop to your van
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 18:02:45 -0700
  I have an add-on poptop assembly for sale in SoCal. It is an ASI brand from an 85 Vanagon Camper. It is designed...
• Re: Friday -for you on the east coast of NA
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:01:26 -0800
  ...spring-already/ > > > alistair -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:03:41 -0500
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see > whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. > > Thanks, Joe in...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 10 May 2012 14:35:08 -0400
  ...water I see? > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 9 May 1995 21:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Three of their $130 per set head studs failed during engine assembly and they are blaming my click-type torque wrench. Consequently, I am...
• Re: Side Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  28 Jan 1997 08:50:42 -0800
  ...Re-assembly is the reverse . . . Harvey For Your Information dcp'90
• Re: An item no water cooled Vanagon should be without!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 May 1999 10:21:37 -0700
  ...malcolm > > > <<snip>> > It is a beautifully made petcock assembly that > > replaces the bolt "plug" on the top of the radiator that is so > > difficult...
• Re: 90 GL - chattering in reverse
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 13:06:19 +1100
  ...After replacing the entire clutch assembly and having the engine rebuilt (all within the past three months) I didn't think I'd have...
• European license plates
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:06:46 -0600
  ...If anyone comes across this part (or even the whole light assembly), I would be interested in buying.
• Re: VWfactory paint a joke/POR-15 paint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:17 +1200
  ...I've owned Asian cars that >seemed to be painted with water colors. > >Patrick >Phoenix, AZ Don't blame Toyota, blame their local assembly...
• Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Jack Pronovost
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 02:35:54 -0800
  ...re-assembly is in reverse order. No sweat one man operation done it twice. Strip engine of all unnecessary items first. Jack
• FS 7" H4 Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 07:47:41 -0800
  ...They include lens assembly, bulb, and rear rubber cover. The price for a PAIR is $35. Shipping is based on your choice of shipper...
• Re: Sprinter is a LT?? Re: What will you all be driving 15 years from now
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 22:06:40 +1300
  ...are the same vehicle; they are probably made on >>the same assembly line in the same factory. They get different >> > > >then who makes it...
• Re: anyone have any comments on shipping an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 07:02:39 -0500
  ...Day before yesterday I lifted a complete A/T and final drive assembly from the floor to a workbench, and I don't think...
• Re: Starter Motor Bushing Lube. Quick Answer? Daylight Abating!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:58:01 -0800
  ...turns) > > Thanks! > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: Sum' B*tch - Rear Heater Valve - again2
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 23:52:58 EDT
  ...be clamped tight around the fasteners, the slight flex in the assembly will lessen the clamping force at its midpoint and possibly leak. The...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 28 May 2006 17:49:36 -0600
  >>Well, the real problem is that they'd have to change a few things. The flat >>nose is murder on fuel economy. With gas...
• Re: AC Outlet Needed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 07:02:42 -0500
  ...I need to buy >the whole darn plastic flapper middle AC assembly thingy? Anyone have >said parts? It's for the 90 Syncro. > >Thanks...
• Stream Redirection- WAS: Windshield washer blockage
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:13:08 -0800
  ...wind up yanking on something that would cause the entire mechanism and washer assembly to need replacement! :o) -- Drew, Las Vegas '90 GL "Blackbeard"
• Re: Intermittent right rear stoplight '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:45:57 -0400
  ...Try prying it up a bit, and if it breaks off you need a new tail light assembly! > > > > Stuart > > '85 Westy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From...
• Re: Headlamp re-install
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 08:46:07 -0700
  ...Just remove the four screws holding the assembly in place. � Then support it while you loosen the connectors to both lights.� The connectors may...
• Re: 91 Multivan lowering A/C evaporator housing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 11 May 2003 10:43:32 -0700
  ...Shim the box up further with more cardboard sheets or similar flat material (blankets work too) until the box assembly is jammed tight against...
• Re: Inner CV joint Allen bolt...
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Sun, 18 May 2003 21:03:20 -0400
  ...Jorge On Sun, 18 May 2003, Stan Wilder wrote: > Except to remove the bearing housing and pull the whole > CV/axle assembly out where...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:12:25 -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: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:32:00 +0000
  ...I did this once on my '68 with a manual >> transmission, but that was a lighter assembly and no cooling system. I >> think >> I...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 19:29:09 -0800
  ...You may have to remove the hoses first to get the assembly out of the seat base opening. The valve is bolted on, meaning...
• Broken fan
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 15:30:00 -0500
  ...Further investigation revealed the bolts securing the fan to the hub assembly had all sheared and the fan was sitting in the housing. Wow...
• Re: New Skylight anyone? $45.00 + Shipping
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Fri, 9 May 1997 10:57:34 -0400
  ...The best price I have found is > $125.00 and up. > > I don't need a whole assembly, just a replacement skylight. > > Maybe I...
• Re: replacing ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:18:42 -0700
  ...In order to get the lock assembly back on the steering column he calls for a using a clamp (identified as VW tool 267a...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:40:54 -0400
  ...changeover, skimmed flywheel was installed, with a new Sachs(?) clutch > plate assembly. I was told this was a better make than the one that...
• Re: any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:04:37 -0600
  ...The MFR > says to keep the factory assembly oil in the > compressor after assembly. > FYI, this will be a dry run to someday rehabilitating...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
  ...bolts that fasten the rear shift rod bushing so that the assembly can drop down ? Yes ~ > Is there any adjustment going to be necessary...
• AC condensate drainage trouble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:49:06 -0500
  ...as to how to get to it without lowering the whole assembly to get the plastic cover off. Seems like that cover with the...
• Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 22:23:15 -0500
  ...Turned out the assembly didn't click into place properly into the lense, and won't. Doesn't "click" but feels like it should...
• Re: Cleaning CV
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:24:56 -0700
  take your spare cv and axle unit and clean it up and store complete assembly in a long plastic bag. Really nice to swap...
• Re: fuel managment system
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:57:41 -0800
  ...Doka (crew cab) > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Refrigerator lighting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 11:22:28 -0700
  ...s576/DometicSafetyValve2.jpg -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...