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• go to this link for pic- throttle spring adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 15:22:43 -0700
  While checking the throttle I noticed that the spring does not pull the throttle all the way back to the stop which it can...
• Re: Ignition turned "off", engine stays on. Pull up handbrake engine goes off??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 17:00:09 -0700
  ...But.... > > Today, I pull over to check something and the engine wouldn't shut off. > > Huh? > > Get this. > > With engine running, key turned to...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:59:02 -0800
  ...Something as "simple" as an incorrect coolant pulley (pulley size) set up on that diesel could cause it to fail too soon. People have...
• Re: Spotted ~ DarkGrayWesty
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:05:53 -0600
  ...Yesterday morning I pulled up the Ely, MN downtown webcam to have a look @ what the weather was looking like there ( I grew up...
• Re: Vanagain for rent
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 2013 23:01:45 -0400
  ...Possibly going to a fifth wheel toy hauler for the R and 4x4 truck to pull. We're leaving and moving in for a...
• Re Mainshaft pulled out -- Problem solved!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 20:32:10 PST
  ...I had earlier reported that my trans mainshaft pulled out and I wasn't sure what to do about it. Thanks to your advice...
• Chevron Fuel Sys Cleaner with "Techrolene" (sp?)
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 15:55:57 -0500
  ...When I pulled the head I was amazed at the amount of carbon and such that had built up. When I got things togeather...
• Re: Window Trim...
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:55:15 -0700
  ...If the windshield leakes after you pull the trim you will hate yourself and you can forget getting that stuff back in. That trim...
• Re: Two problems . . . (heater fan)
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 09:07:53 -0700
  ...Under the hood, pull the fresh air intake (4 screws or so), pull it out and Voila! - there's your fan motor. I naively...
• Replacing Rear Main Seal
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:51:18 -0800
  I have to pull the transaxle to take care of a nasty leaky main seal. I'm going to do an oil and filter...
• ball joint issues
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 21:49:57 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a work around?? I have all but 2 hex heads holding up pulling this joint off. remove wheel and work this...
• FI questions on 84 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:43:56 -0600
  I pulled the injectors on my 84 today to replace the seals. When I look at the diagram in the Bentley (24.23) it...
• Easy out for ball joint removal - Must have tools: make it easy: AVOID the FORK
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 21:46:28 EDT
  ...a Pitman arm puller and a tie rod end puller. They get the tie rods ends and upper and lower ball joints out with...
• Re: Rear Red Brake Lights stuck on
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:17:45 -0700
  ...To troubleshoot, remove the instrument cluster cover, and pull the connectors off of the big round switches in the side of the master cylinder...
• Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:16:06 -0400
  ...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: Automatic transmission advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:12:55 -0700
  It would probably be worth the time to pull the valve body and take a look at it first. Cya, Robert
• Re: trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 02:29:02 EST
  Sorry about that, I pulled the address from memory and some OLD type II list archives. Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus"
• Re: [Syncro] Bolts from Engine to Tranny Help
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 11:32:43 -0500
  Yup-pull it out to replace the stud. Follow the Bentley. Just the trans, though, not the engine.
• Re: sticking rear shoe?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:06:39 -0500
  And were dumb enough to pull the P-brake handle. Another possibility. Or, unless you have rusty e-brake cables. Al Brase
• Re: Stripped CV Joint Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 26 May 2005 09:25:49 -0500
  Cut the head of it off. Pull the CV joint. Grab the stub with the vice grips. It'll come out.
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...They just pull off. 13. Remove any screws that hold done the circuit board to the white plastic housing. 14. Remove the screw that...
• Re: Unintended consequences
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:57:15 +0000
  ...Mark ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote: > I have a VW relay.  It is wired correctly.  It is activated by pulling the wiper stalk towards the...
• Re: Questions/Advice Needed 1980 VW Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 May 2012 21:34:27 -0700
  ...but since their pulleys are smaller than the crank pulley those are both turning faster than the engine. That would mean if you are...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:18:33 -0700
  ...I'd say fine for pulling the van on the level .. but not for super serious major pulling...like if van is stuck in...
• Re: Solder cracked steel coolant pipe?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:59 -0800
  I assume the pipe was pulled at least part way out toward rear for repair. If not..... Given my limited knowledge of all model...
• Re: rear brake adjusters?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 23:03:58 -0300
  ...The video gives an excellent view of the pawl -- note that it rises as the brakes are applied, pulling upward on the ratchet wheel...
• How to Remove and Replace ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 14:44:03 EST
  ...You might be able to give the steering wheel a couple of good yanks and pull it off or you might need a steering...
• If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 20:15:49 EST
  I would recommend that if you are going to replace your head gaskets, go ahead and pull the barrels off and replace the seals...
• Re: locked in 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:20:53 -0700
  ...Yes you can pull the trans without pulling the engine. Holler if you need help Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425...
• Should I "bother" replacing the waterpump?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Braden
  Sat, 1 May 2004 21:24:01 -0500
  ...I recently pulled off the waterpump and had been thinking of replacing it, as I've had various coolant leak/running warm-hot/eating...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 11:21:19 -0500
  ...He said he traded an Audi for it. > He was driving an '82 Deisel Westy and pulling that '84 GL. From where we > were...
• Rough idle, then stalling and now the solution
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 21:48:24 -0700
  ...As she was about to pull out again later in the afternoon, I, for the first time, heard the van stutter and stall...and...
• Re: Pulling a BA6, was: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 17:00:23 -0800
  ...Bulley" <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Pulling a BA6, was: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6) >Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:25:56 -0800
  ...Below, I meant to say that "B" is the real TDC (both valves on #1 closed, and pulley mark @ TDC), not "A" which is...
• rear brake shoe and cylinder replacement
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:01:59 -0700
  ...Pulling the drums if they are stuck can take a bit of time so I suggest you pull the drums sometime to just check...
• Re: 86 weekender interior for sale in Oakland, CA
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:31:26 -0500
  ...Van even has genuine >>Westfalia curtains. >> >>Would hate to see this stuff get crushed, and I have no time to pull >>and no place...
• Re: Pilot Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 8 May 2013 11:29:18 -0400
  this is how my blind bearing puller works with a slide hammer. nice thing about blind bearing puller is that it expands behind the...
• Re: Oil Pump Access
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:53:52 -0800
  ...Could be the three-belt pulley seal at the end of the crankshaft, or could be the oil pump. Haven't gotten under the...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:52:22 -0700
  ...Using just 1 belt in the diesel van 2 belt pulley setup results in a slow water pump speed and the end will possibly...
• '85 1.9 manual shift
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Tue, 8 May 2012 16:08:00 -0400
  ...I can pull the stick up about and inch or so exposing some springs inside the plastic ball. It appears to greased pretty good...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:40:43 -0700
  So what is this? A "pull the whole transmission and send it to the shop" kind of thing? Or can the differential be changed...
• Re: Stealth Vanagon Camping
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:21:17 -0500
  ...way that > your reflectors don't reflect. > > I usually pull off the road, then pull off the side road, then get behind a > tree...
• Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 17:15:24 -0500
  ...However, in looking things over I'm confused by not being able to find any type of notch on the crankshaft pulley to line...
• Re: Front heater fan switch....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:24:29 EST
  ...When it happened to me, I knew there was a problem with the fan pulling too much current (bearings going bad?), but didn't...
• Re: Overheating in Manhattan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:41:39 -0700
  ...It pushes, not pulls. #5 maybe, but that doesn't explain #1 #6 once again, will exhibit overheating primarily at high speed. #7 Bingo...
• Westy--Cabinet Speaker Wire Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 10:24:44 -0700
  Hi, can someone help me on how to replace my speaker wire? i have all my cabinets/closet pulled out, so i might as...
• HELP...Horn/Blinker/Headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:33:47 -0500
  ...mile trip home...but I had to pull the fuse for the horn because when I pulled the high beam lever back to get...
• Re: Water in starter housing?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:52:06 -0700
  I suppose you could pull the thing back apart and use sealant or RTV to try to make it watertight, but if its condition...
• Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 08:20:46 -0600
  ...On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 7:36 AM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > Rocky- > > You may pull the dash if you like...
• windshield washer fluid pump...........conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:56:33 -0800
  ...everywhere. container was full. = broken pump 2. pulled container/pump combo - everything appears attached appropriately. 3. pulled off hose from pump - placed low pressure...
• Re: (Spam rating 6/10) Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 11:06:53 -0800
  ...cars, and > > tractors? Discover a fire, pull the knob to kill fuel flow to the fuel > > pump, pull a second to kill the return...
• Power Window Motor and Brake Light Switch Fun
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:49:48 -0700
  ...totally dead, dismantle the door panel, and notice that if I pull out the pioneer speaker (mounted in the bottom part of the door...
• She runs!!!!! Finally
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:44:08 -0400
  ...It's out of a manual with 260,000 miles but was supposed to be running good when pulled. I pulled the heads and...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:32:06 -0500
  ...The worst part was pulling and reinstalling the wrist pin and clips. If there is a way to leave the piston in the engine...
• Re: Tripple v belt pulley
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:00:53 -0400
  ...Donald wrote: > This isn't about the pulley removal, but instead goes to the reason the pulley had to come off. > > I have found...
• Re: Buses by the Beach group...clairvoiant?????
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:24:54 -0400
  ...As for the pull over it wasn't a big deal - I had been expecting it. I was only given a fix it ticket...
• Re: Changing the Black O Ring On a Cylnder Sleeve...
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:36:26 +0000
  ...I had not planned to get as involved in this, pulling the sleeves, etc, and perhaps even pulling the engine-but I've had...
• Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:41:34 -0500
  ...Anyway it's out and now it needs to go back in. >> I >> have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 18:00:12 -0700
  ...After reading all this, I decided to pull out most of my discolored moldings last weekend. For the most part, all the window seals...
• Re: More On Front Blower Motor
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:02:20 -0800
  ...I also hate to pull the dash twice (although its not a fun job, after pulling a 1987 Chevy van dash years ago to...