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Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:21:09 +0000
...a solid rust free body and a blown engine than a rust bucket with a good running engine-mechanical work is cheaper and easier...
Re: WiFi Boingo [Non-Vanagon-Content]
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:12:02 -0600
...I camp in some pretty remote areas of the state and this works well in a pinch. It's slooooooow as a diesel westy...
True Tale of a $80 Wasser Westy
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Wed, 20 May 1998 11:04:12 -0500
...Some hill-billy types that live by a place he used to work had a water-cooled westy with Florida plates they were asking...
Re: Aux. Heater Problems
Historical mailing list - don spence
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:27:32 -0600
...to the body. Run power directly from the battery to the fan. No go it's the fan motor. if it works, put a...
Re: THIS DOESN'T WORK!!
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:26:45 -0500
...But, as I've > posted a few times before, it doesn't really work!! Google does not > currently index the whole vanagon site. (Don...
Re: 025 906 021 C 1.9 ECU question
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:20:04 -0400
...of body on the ECU (plastic or metal). What it all boils down to > is this. Any Vanagon 021 ECU will work in a...
Re: Throttle body question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:52:30 -0700
...albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>>> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle...
Re: Power Lock Motors (Cycling problem)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:27:38 -0700
Hi Stephen, I had two old crusty motors laying around, I'll try and clear off the workbench and see if I can find...
Re: Defrost Windshield
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:24:58 -0400
...Is this fixable with out removing dash? Btw my blower is not working right now...does that effect airflow for the defrost? I am...
Re: Did I meet you at WagonWorks?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:53:34 -0700
...I'm thinking of getting some body work and paint done soon. Are you > happy with the work you had done? Fair price? > > > > Cheers...
Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:45:36 -0800
...While it worked, I wasn't happy with the attitude I got ( > they didn't want to acknowledge the recall nor look for it...
Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:49:15 -0500
...able to build on Jim's encouraging remarks, > > I recently did body work on my other car (the non-Vanagon). Yes, I felt > pretty...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:02:15 -0500
...I know that someone working in the German VW factories (Hanover) bought the very last T3 body made there. He had it galvanized, then...
Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:25:16 -0800
...Certainly no disagreement about making sure the entire joint is rust free before doing anything, whether welding or body putty and believe I've...
Re: thank you vanagon community!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:52:49 -0700
...know if I'm ready to > venture into the world of body work! > > -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
Re: Question for the Vanagan expert
Historical mailing list
Sun, 8 Sep 1996 13:57:29 -0400
...but only 5K on new (remanufactured) engine, no body rust, OK interior, stove & frige work, no AC. What do you think this one would...
San Francisco Salvation Army Auto Auction
Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:00:21 -0700
...From the front, I saw no obvious signs of body rot or damage. The worker there said that it runs and that it would...
Re: 1.9 to 2.1 wbx swap questions
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 06:07:43 EDT
...throttle body but my '85 already had a large one installed. I used the '85 cooling system and the '85 FI system. Worked great...
Re: More on Westy Curtains...
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:33:47 -0500
...You give a list of the "body" snaps. Are the factory snaps metric (i.e. they don't work with US snaps you will...
Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:15:58 -0400
At 06:53 PM 10/2/2008, Jim Felder wrote: >How do I get to this switch? It/they are on the throttle body...
Re: More Woe is me ! !
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 09:57:37 +1000
...I have= a little experience doing body work - bondo stuff - and own most tools,= but I've never done anything this major before. My...
Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 7 Sep 1997 14:47:48 EDT
...high performance engine and trans, new interior, many upgrades, needs minor body work, MD inspection, $4800, 301-977-2930. '73 Karmann Ghia convertible, excellent...
Dash Foil - Free Part
Historical mailing list - LarsP
Thu, 4 Jan 2024 19:11:36 -0700
...there is not. If someone wants to work with it on that basis, it’s yours. Send me an address.</p></div></body></html>
Re: fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer?
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:43:20 -0800
...The van came with evidence of some sealant around the edge between body and rubber, and this last summer I tried adding a bit...
Gerry vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 23 Feb 1998 13:07:41 -0800
...continuous mail), send email to 'listserv@vanagon.com' with the following body: QUERY VANAGON Remember that the official address for list-destined email is...
Last Call: For My 87 Tiico syncro before I part it out
Historical mailing list - Ki
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:25:16 -0800
...186,000 miles on body. Engine and Tranny alone are worth about $4500 so you're getting a great deal here if you want...
Analog TPS fitted to a WBX throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Tue, 10 Feb 2004 21:50:56 -0800
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Re: SPAM-LOW: Re: Clutch problem - input needed
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Sat, 9 Jun 2007 23:48:11 +0200
...Seems to be potential 8-10 hours of solid work......... JJ </body> </html>
Re: Can't get the gas going ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:03:28 -0800
is the ECU triggering the injectors ? I can't tell what you're working on, but it sounds like a no start situation. First...
Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:27:40 -0400
...The angle of the inner fitting to the body has to be very close all by itself; you can't just hog it into...
Re: Rusty spring perch replaced
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:06:33 -0700
...The clutch feels good, I made bushings for the cross shaft and they worked. My rebuilt throttle body is good, the tps is working...
Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 22:56:40 -0700
...Checked the website, says it works on all wbx from 85 on. http://www.vanistan.com/Vanistan/other_accessories.html Alistair > On Jun 13...
Re: Frig will not stay lit
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 19:15:43 -0400
...Is this >how it works or does the frig need work. Ordinarily this means an air leak. The unit should continue to operate at...
Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 11 May 2013 18:08:25 -0700
...A 'gotta have' for vanagon repair work, especially small wiring areas to cover. black vynyl tape is fine for wrapping a wiring harness.. to...
Re: Pulling engine/transmission together? Speaking of jacks or jack accessories
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Sun, 30 Apr 2017 17:42:45 -0400
...lifting the whole body, using a transmission jack to take out one piece at a time... this made light work of removing and reinstalling...
propne heavier than air
Historical mailing list - Jonc
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 07:59:16 -0500
...when I was a kid I worked with it and service equipment that used it... I did not lose any body parts but I...
FOR SALE: 84 Vanagon GL (beater 4 parts) runs, $500, Denver
Historical mailing list - g Hartley
Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:58:19 -0700
...Only one body panel doesn't have damage. Here is a list of the parts that don't work or are missing: sliding door...
Re: another Westy as a spare...
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 17:32:46 -0400
...works for me! > > :-) > > . > > Hey now, I resemble that remark ! :o) > > In the time My (real bus) has been down, > > getting major body work & paint...
Re: windshield wiper
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 08:46:27 -0800
...windshield wiper > Zoltan, > > Shouldn't this be on the T2 list??? > > Bentley says (for a '78 bus): > > Wiper motor does not work: > > A. Brushes...
Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 6 Mar 2015 13:24:04 -0800
...that at the body shop I have a shop picked and have a price on the total > paint and body work > > But will need...
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Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:27:26 -0700
...Before removing my 2.1 WBX, I used a squared up piece of wood to transfer the crank pulley bolt centre to the body...
Re: Odometer problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:48:09 -0700
...that they are out of position somehow, or a shaft ''bearing hole' in the body of the speedo is worn, something like that. I...
Re: Anyone rebuilt an alternator?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:52:42 -0800
...Would installing a Vanagon alternator with the Fox pulley work? Neil. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:21 AM, roger sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo...
2.1 for sale
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:04:27 -0400
...It will need exhaust and a distributer and throttle body. It still has the plenum on it and all it's cooling pipes so...
Re: nice '91 westy in atlanta FS
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:19:43 -0700
...BZ-have the cot in my 65 westy-works great >> >> > > maybe the 5th person is a baby :)
Re: Still hesitating...
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 1 May 2015 08:33:40 -0700
Have you checked that those two switches on the throttle body are set properly and working? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 3 May 2009 15:50:19 -0600
...Vanagon, if you look closely you can see >> some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. >> >> >> http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227/lcoldwe...
1981 Westy For Sale
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 21:08:23 -0600
...1981 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Good body; No rust. Dented rear tailgate and LF corner. Excellent interior and canvas. Engine is recent 2.0 Canadian...
91 vanagon carat salvage or save?
Historical mailing list - Kimberly Jones
Sat, 16 Sep 2000 13:45:49 -0000
...Then in December it got into a front end collision, was repaired enough to run, but still the body work it needs totals 2500...
Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:31:55 -0400
...The hose fits the 1.9l throttle body...are they different electrically? david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
Re: ron's very good exhaust page
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 20:19:33 -0400
...In the works. I already upgraded the body weatherstripping diagrams that way; now each part number is linked to the shopping cart so you...
Re: side window removal
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:16:38 EST
...writes: > I want to remove my 4 rear side windows for body work, how do i do this and > can i save the rubber...
Re: colin kellog's VW book
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:09:24 -0500
...Fair enough - I certainly don't want to steal someone's work. Is this > piece commercially available? > > Jeff > > On 12-Nov-08, at 1...
Maco paint job explained...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:16:49 -0800
...Not the body repair preparation. That is the only work really. And you have to take the windows out, the lock and handles off...
another old bus story (long)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:02:49 -0500
...The only work to do on the body is to find an engine access lid, and the rear hatch. If anybody out there has...
Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?
Historical mailing list - Leon
Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:47:10 -0800
...in 15 years of driving and > working on vws i have never had a starter fail. on top of that i have > never owned...
Re: Aux Air Valve becoming available as reman
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:25:22 -0700
...am I right in thinking that the way these things work is by > supplying a tiny bit more air to the throttle body and...
Re: How long does it take your Vanagon to warm up
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 May 2005 10:14:50 -0400
...I am thinking of buying a good working throttle body > with an > untampered with switch intact to see if this will remedy the problem...
Re: Front door hinge pin update
Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
Thu, 21 May 2015 21:36:01 -0700
...To raise the door >> slightly I had to place them there, and that is on the forward surface >> of the body part that gets...
Westy Windsheild Leak--
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:25:51 -0500
...you feel it's coming from between the rubber and the body---- Make a stop at Ace is the Place, and get yourself a...