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Re: pop top struts cable fitting
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:12:54 -0700
...I took 2 pics of cable fitting installed on old strut assembly I have. Have > I got it right Neil, the swaged fitting shown...
Re: Gas tank and gas cap
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 4 May 2010 12:51:01 -0400
...Not sure what to say about the cap issue -- the cap mates with a filler assembly that's not strictly speaking part of the...
Re: Another Update: Only 13V from Alternator
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 07:32:32 -0800
...The brush assembly for Dave's external regulator supports that kind of experimentation.
68-79 Van/WestyPart for sale
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...
This Month In VW History
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Nov 1995 08:06:29 -0400 (EDT)
...11/29/68 - The 15 millionth VW since the end of the war comes off the assembly line. 11/26/76 - 30,000,000th...
Re: Radiator Fan
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Sep 1996 01:06:25 -0400
...It is located behind the drivers side headlight assembly. Replace it quickly and I usually carry a spare. Dennis H
Re: Need tips on installing a new antenna.
Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:56:06 -0700
...the old antenna? >I removed the grill and driver's headlight assembly, but I couldn't see of any >way to get to the...
Re: Crew Cab Part Numbers?
Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
Fri, 12 Feb 1999 12:21:22 -0500
Tim McDermott wrote: > > Hello, > > I a looking for information on obtaining the part number for > the sliding window assembly for a crew cab. > > I...
Re: help! part needed
Historical mailing list - William Maxian
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 14:27:30 -0400
...Its the part with the spring over it that connects to > the throttle/idle assembly off the intake air distributer. It's > threaded with...
r & p mounting bushings need 89 syncro westy
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:36:10 -1000
...my mech informs me that the entire rack and pinion assembly is moving because of worn out mounting bushings. no one here seems to...
Re: Side mirrors blow in
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Tue, 21 May 2002 21:05:58 -0500
...Just be careful not to over tighten, as some have complained about cracking the assembly. I have the same problem on my passenger side...
Looking for fuel system parts, 81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:33:30 -0400
...I am looking for a source for two parts: - The grommet on the two vent tanks, VW part # N 90100501, - The gas filler assembly...
'83.5 Westy for sale...
Historical mailing list - JonR
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 08:09:15 -0500
...I have a complete pop-top assembly that can be had for $250 (was planning on converting the Syncro with it.) Vehicles can be...
Re: Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:37:25 -0600
...A switch within the motor assembly applies this power to the motor when it is not in the parked position so that the motor...
Paulchen Bike Rack -- How do I lock it?
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Sun, 14 May 2006 03:10:15 -0400
...Can anyone describe the locking system to me or send me a good detailed photo of their lock assembly? Thanks all! tabe johnson/87...
Re: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:32:17 -0600
...at 4:24 PM, mark drillock wrote: > Get the front shifter assembly and front shift rod too or you will > cry later. > > As for...
Re: Horn problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:19:19 -0700
...the ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on >>> the face of the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets...
Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:34:20 -0700
...who is diving into the front end and may soon yank some drums..... > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Re: Worn Clutch or bad Slave?/ Parts prices
Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:21:07 -0600
...The hydraulic clutch actuation assembly >compensates for wear in the clutch assembly and therefore pedal travel is >not a good indication of clutch wear...
The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
Historical mailing list - mordo
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 07:58:48 -0500
...They > > told us guys it was an assembly on subjects related to female > > anatomy but I > > know better. > > > > Cya, > > Robert > > > -- roger w There are...
Re: Cleaning CV
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:49:44 -0700
...cv and axle unit and clean it up and store complete assembly in a long plastic bag. Really nice to swap in an entire...
Re: wing window
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Thu, 9 May 2013 08:49:04 -0400
...Drive the pin > out and press the assembly as tight as you can. Then drive the pin back in. > > > > BenT > sent from my electronic...
Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:02:33 -0800
...88 AC diagrams, -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 May 2012 11:21:34 -0700
...see? Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Another Bentley Manual FS. Good Deal?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:58:48 -0700
...becida@comcast.net -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:19:24 -0700
...propane tank too,all free of charge -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
Re: Throttle body lubrication
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:55:37 -0400
...The switch and its cam don't need lubrication, although at least outside the dry country I think the assembly could use better weather...
Re: valve adjust and shift lever maintenance
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 1996 12:21:03 -0400
...list who asked earlier today about replacing the sliding door rear assembly, and I am suggesting he replace this bit no matter how good...
85 Vanagon - Gearshift Lever Bearing Assembly?
Historical mailing list - Mike Wohlgemuth
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:09:28 -0500
Hi, I have an 85 Vanagon. I just rebuilt the Gearshift Lever Bearing ... but I do not have a manual ... yet ... the upper end...
Clutch pedal adjustment question
Historical mailing list - Dave
Wed, 3 Feb 1999 16:08:31 -0600
...I was told that there is an adjustment screw on the pedal assembly but I was unable to locate it. Any ideas? David Filcoff...
Re: Fure filters
Historical mailing list - George Averill
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:59:27 -0400
...tank's rust, and crud that gets > into the tank during assembly out of your pump. The nice, higher pressure > "Real" fuel filter is...
Re: 84- Taililght Assembly
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 09:12:24 -0700
That second location is for a rear fog light. The European models have a lens there, the DOT/POS models have a reflector there...
Re: head stuck to cylinders / Penetrating Oils
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 12:17:17 EST
...Humble kerosene is great if the assembly can be immersed in it and if you have some time to kill. The much hyped Kroil...
Re: When to replace the shocks???
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 May 2005 20:58:54 -0400
...They merely control or damp the up/down motion of the wheel assembly. The creaking is most likely due to bad suspension bushings. The...
Re: Transmission upgrade
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 06:32:02 -0600
...Just wanting to keep the same shifter assembly I already have Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Aug 13, 2012 11:01 PM...
Re: instrument cluster plastic repair
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:32:09 -0800
...t=489656 > > alistair > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
Re: rattle INSIDE engine
Historical mailing list - Al Brase
Mon, 5 Sep 2005 11:30:40 -0400
...is always easy to remove when the engine is on the assembly stand- just roll it upside down! (with a rag over the hole...
Shorter repost: Clutch housing rebuild questions (searched archive)
Historical mailing list - neil
Sat, 9 Sep 2006 14:44:39 -0400
...Bushings/circlip worn, bent bracket, incorrect shaft assembly. New parts should resolve this. But.... To ensure parts don't rub, is bending bracket "in...
Re: Head gaskets
Historical mailing list - "Paul Lindsay,Summit Resources/Triad Sportswear"
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:56:01 -0600
...you WILL need to retorque the rocker arm assembly bolts (that you took off to get the rocker arm assembly off) after about 50...
Re: CV joint binding
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:45:43 -0500
...check for proper assembly. > > I am 100% positive this joint is assembled correctly (I even tried every > combination of assembly possible, as far as...
Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item# 2467602921: Volkswagen : Bus/Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:41:59 -0600
...does not include an�engine assembly�or transaxle Jim On Mar 16, 2004, at 2:15 PM, Kyle Oliphant wrote: > I saw this item...
Re: Crunchy Clutch Pedal Feel - intermittant
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:36:25 -0700
...wrote: > Unless you're hearing the noises coming from the pedal assembly inside the > van, the roughness is in the bell housing. > > Sorry Ryan...
Re: stuck acc cable
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:23:32 -0500
...I took apart the assembly >>under the pedal cluster and cleaned up that linkage. I disconnected the >>cable in the engine case and under...
Re: wing window
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 7 May 2013 19:30:18 -0700
...Drive the pin out and press the assembly as tight as you can. Then drive the pin back in. BenT sent from my electronic...
Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:42:28 -0800
...It looks quite "skookum" so should suffice. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
Re: New Accessory for your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:01:14 -0800
...BZ-definitely needed in Maine > > -- > Tom Buese -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
Re: Fire!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:58 -0800
...the silver label) -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: Craftsman Tools, Ace Hardware
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Fri, 9 Nov 2012 16:00:25 -0800
...MUCH earlier - when TROYBILT rototillers were a GardenWay product - we built several names on the same assembly lines. the local Sears store displayed the...
Re: Shocks and brake job, one question
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:17:08 -0700
...I believe the springs face up on the inside ends, right? I'll check before assembly, but have that big rear hub nut to...
Re: EV Air Conditioner
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Aug 1997 06:34:34 -0400 (EDT)
...You can access this panel by popping out the front grille/radiator assembly, and then removing the two sheet metal bolts that hold the...
Re: Odometer Wheels Loose
Historical mailing list - Eric Small
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 11:41:32 -0600
...comes out of the assembly -where you said it slipped out. It has worked fine ever since. Eric Small Dallas, TX '86 GL '93...
Re: Dead Odometer
Historical mailing list - Kurtis Thomas
Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:14:00 EDT
...well i took out the assembly and then removed the speedo section and found some of the clear plastic housing inside was cracked and...
Re: Fw: Re: Safari type window?
Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:18:07 EDT
...It's a gizmo about three or four inches long, one end fits on the hatch striker plate assembly on the body of the...
Re: Extra screw syndrome (Friday)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:45:15 -0500
...that." It seems that it was part of a Corvette steering assembly for one of Huh. We got Dutiful Passage back from the shop...
Re: To rebuild or not to Rebuild-
Historical mailing list - Michael Brenner
Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:31:17 -0800
...I have rebuilt "normal" VW air-cooled engines myself, and would be doing the assembly myself, and this engine sort of reminds me of...
Urgent part request
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:41:25 -0500
...I need a part of the fuel filler assembly. The piece I need is the cast ring that goes behind where the gas gap...
Rear Wiper Relay: Use 171 955 529? Pre '90 Headlight SW Change; Handle more Amps? (1988 Westy)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 26 May 2012 11:33:18 -0700
...relays Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 30 May 2006 19:25:38 -0700
On 5/30/06, mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > > I would be kind of queasy driving around the US with the steering wheel...
Re: Lights out last night.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 10:41:39 -0600
...You probably need either a new stalk and switch assembly or you need to take yours out and clean the easily-visible contacts. Jim...
Cruise control question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:42:39 -0600
...There is a vacuum actuator unit on top of the engine, connected to the throttle assembly. The hose from this unit (which operates like...