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  • Re: delayed start
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Tue, 2 Jan 2001 17:50:44 -0500
    ...delayed start > After just getting my '90 Westy Multivan, I am noticing some > typical idiosyncracies that I associate with all VWs. Any clues > would...
  • Re: Tightening armrests
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 18:14:51 -0800
    ...do you cover the hole with? > >Debra Clark >Santee, California >90 Multivan >debra_clark@yahoo.com Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara...
  • Re: How to remove and install broken head stud
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:32:50 -0800
    ...to secure the new stud > on the block? > > Leo > 1991 Westy Multivan, 110,000 mls > Dylan Friedman insyncro@yahoo.com 91 Syncro Westy GL...
  • Re: Mounting an inverter.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:04:41 -0400
    ...I have a '91 Multivan with a secondary battery kit under the driver's side seat. I want to mount an inverter behind the...
  • Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:59:55 -0500
    ...square pre-pump filter >>> was discontinued. >>> >>> Anyone know? >>> John Meeks >>> >>> '91 Multivan >>> Northern Michigan >>> >>> Vanagon Rescue Squad >>> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Re: Help neded
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Sat, 6 Jun 1998 01:21:32 EDT
    ...wool over my eyes when he sold me a '93 Eurovan Multivan weekender camper I just bought. The seller claimed it had a new...
  • Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:18:42 -0500
    ...Bosch p/n 4477 John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm...
  • Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:35:05 -0400
    ...Got one of those on the way. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm...
  • Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:54:29 -0700
    ...Hatch-mounted carrying rack? When I bought my '90 Westy Multivan, the dealer was selling a rack that mounted on the back hatch and...
  • Vans F.S.
    Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 19:12:58 EDT
    ...1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, Blue, 4 spd., AC, P/Mirrors.........same set-up as the Carat or non-pop-top Multivans, with the dual rear...
  • Re: tieitup ... if you are legit please send notice of same in headline
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:57:01 -0500
    ...maybe that's not a bad idea ;-) John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon...
  • Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global efficiency Q?
    Historical mailing list - Wade Shen
    Thu, 17 Oct 2002 01:00:17 -0400
    ...I have a 1.6TD Golf and a 1.9TD Syncro 16 Multivan - both have given me a lot of trouble free and inexpensive...
  • Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:12:22 -0400
    ...Just a thought John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 9:31 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco...
  • Fwd: Interior Swap GL to Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 27 May 1999 01:54:54 EDT
    ...You will love the van after you are done, I love my very rare sycnro Multivan 16", worth 3k more now. See ya, Michael...
  • Re: SF mechanics -- Fwd: RE: FW: 1991 Vanagon MTV
    Historical mailing list - Virginia Griswold
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:34:42 -0400
    ...1991 Vanagon MTV This is about having the "RV" recall done on my 1990 Vanagon Multivan - fuel injector recall. Does anyone know of any...
  • jumpseat upholstry types (rear facing, removable jumpseats)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 04:05:21 EST
    ...sides and backs and black sidepanel covers found on '90-'91 Multivans 3) grey tweed (with little blue and red specs) with grey piping...
  • Re: Suburu/Golf debate
    Historical mailing list - Steve C.
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 12:02:04 -0800
    ...My 90 Multivan JUST developed its 2nd head gasket leak at 135k miles. My 2 cents. steve 91 Sinky Westy for sale, 75 k...
  • Re: Parting out 1991 Carat/Multivan
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Apr 1995 20:23:11 -0400
    >>I f anybody has any needs for parts from the above listed vehicle please >>E-mail me >>directly. Alloy wheels, power locks, windows,mirrors...
  • Re: Beer survey
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 22:35:14 -0400
    ...Do you have a blender and ice in your Westy? ;) _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 85GL (awaiting Multivan interior) 74...
  • Oil light & buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 08:01:58 -0800
    ...This happened once before when I first got my 90 Multivan. I changed to 20W50 and it has been fine for a year. (By...
  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:14:08 -0800
    ...Didn't ETKA replace microfiche at the dealers? > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: troubleshooting Westy Fluorescent light
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:36:19 -0700
    ...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: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
    Historical mailing list - Rick N
    Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:40:59 -0700
    ...are Bullet Proof and have > great A/C. > Vanagon - Syncro - Tristar - Multivan - DJ112. There Vanagon Content. > > Stacy > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 11...
  • Re: Re : synthetic motor oil
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:23:59 -0500
    ...not remember. > Perhaps they know something we don't. > clarence. > 1990 multivan > North Carolina > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM...
  • Re: A/C panel melted
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 30 Jun 2004 06:20:36 -0500
    ...Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:06:46 -0400, Rick- Sacamento -91 Multivan > <personalbsd@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > >A/C panel melted > >I think I know...
  • Re: Bus Depot Snow Tires are in!!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:48:34 -0500
    ...I hope to be able to test out >> the Nokians in January when I get the Silver Beast back operational. >> >> > > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan...
  • Re: So done with side cladding
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 22 May 2011 20:58:27 -0400
    ...SWEET!!! > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon MultiVan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > www.vanagonauts.com >
  • Message from Hans Roos, Subject: Re: Tire Question (27x8.5x14 vs 205/40 14)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Fryer
    Sun, 7 Jun 1998 09:00:05 -0700
    ...I just put on 27x8.5x14's on my Multivan. I went with the Bridgestone AT's. I did this as we plan to...
  • Re: ordering from zproducts.com
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:07:56 -0400
    ...It attaches just like your originals did, so you must specify the year of your Westy (and whether a multivan or full Westy) since...
  • Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 19:30:52 -1000
    ...Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma We have a 1990 Vanagon MultiVan. We used to have a 1970 air-cooled bus. When we had the...
  • Re: Q: Non-camper Westfalia Interiors
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:08:00 -0700
    ...The camper models (Camper, Camper GL and Multivan) were all converted at Westfalia due to the extra labor involved including the installation of the...
  • Re: Coolant pipes replacement
    Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
    Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:28:39 -0500
    ...earlier in this thread? > > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan > Top o' Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN >
  • Re: Chrysler - they invented the minivan...and rear facing seats andside table too?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 9 Jan 2007 08:29:16 -0500
    ...current model is called the Express; just as VW has the Multivan. The Type 2 was introduced in 1950. The Greenbrier didn't appear...
  • Re: Free '77 Westy in SF? Better hurry!
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:13:09 -0800
    ...Engine rebuilding. > > Carp I tell ya! > ;-) > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon...
  • Re: Pop top maintenance
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:59:08 -0500
    ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Roof---Maintainence,-Painting135.htm John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com...
  • Re: What is THAT thing
    Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 00:32:54 -0700
    ...When we bought it it cost roughly the same as a multivan and a bit less than a westy; the 2 big selling points...
  • Re: fuel tank source
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:16:34 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com On Sun, Apr 18, 2010 at 3:31 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4...
  • Re: Wives / Vans & 10 stoopid questions
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Fri, 10 Aug 2001 21:42:18 -0400
    ...Cheers, > > Joel > Rochester NY. > > ===== > Joel Cort > > Rochester NY. > > 89 Syncro Westy Multivan > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger...
  • Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Wed, 15 May 2002 15:37:52 -0400
    ...They were still being sold in Europe as late as '89 under the model name "Multivan" in the Spanish T3 brochure that I have...
  • Re: using JB WELD to fix small rust pinholes Re: windshield rust repair cost
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:20:06 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm On Thu, Feb...
  • Re: features on the lesser westy?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:19:39 -0700
    ...This evolved into the Multivan and the EV MV "weekender"... -- OLTECO Ari Ollikainen P.O. BOX 3688 Networking Technology and Architecture Stanford, CA Ari...
  • Re: Cleaning bad grounds
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Feb 2005 09:25:39 -0600
    ...Any got any other methods. >> >> Tim >> 1990 Multivan >> >
  • Re: STP Gas Treatment
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:20:31 -0500
    ...a lower octane gasoline? The manual I have for my '91 Multivan specifically states that ethanol is a no-no, but I assumed that...
  • Re: buying a new or used VW in Europe
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 Jul 1995 07:46:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...as well as 5 speed std and 4 speed auto trans. MULTIVAN - similar to our EuroVan MV and Weekender. 7 passenger, top of the...
  • clutch not working
    Historical mailing list - Christensen
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 21:24:06 -0500
    ...chris c 90 multivan
  • Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:43:15 -0800
    ...I don't have the kitchen in my Multivan so the 12V appliances are more important to me than they would be to a...
  • Re: my first cooling system scare
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:14:21 -0500
    ...Bitter cold can sure bring out weaknesses in mechanical systems. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http...
  • Re: Gutless when first started - fixed?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:44:41 -0400
    ...I'll bet not too many of us knew about that. -- John Meeks ::::going out to oil his felt thing:::: '91 Multivan, '85 GL...
  • Re: Black Box Relay question
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:36 -0400
    ...I put the pro training pdf on my phone ;-) John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue...
  • Camper/Multivan Supplement to Volkswagen Owner's Manual
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:05:17 -0500
    I've been meaning to try to find an answer to this question. My supplement, referenced in the post subject, has some pages in...
  • Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:28:27 -0400
    ...reseal the heads if that's the reported problem. > > Any info on the VWoC reman engines would be greatly appreciated.. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan...
  • Re: good wishes & prayers
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 01:42:12 EST
    ...to finalize the deal, and > pick up his truly immaculate 1991 Multivan. He was like a kid in a candy > store, he was so...
  • Re: How to remove and install broken head stud --- Easier than I thought
    Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:38:14 -0800
    ...it necessary to apply > some sort of bonding material to secure the new stud > on the block? > > Leo > 1991 Westy Multivan, 110,000 mls >
  • Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement: Phase 1 exploration
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:26:47 -0400
    ...That will have to be next weekend, the multivan gets me to work. Robert 90 MV
  • Re: Global Warming My Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:39:52 -0600
    ...Man.html > > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > Top o' Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN
  • Parting out '90 Westy and '86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
    Wed, 27 May 1998 15:31:48 -0400
    I bought back the '90 Multivan at salvage, and already had the '86 Vanagon GL parts van, as many of you know. I now...
  • Re: Full Westy vs "Weekender" Pop-Top Westy
    Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
    Thu, 28 Aug 2003 13:04:48 -0500
    ...get into another discussion on the the terms "Weekender" "Basic Westy", "Multivan, etc - the list has been through that. > > Thanks, > > John > > > > John Reynolds -- __________________________________________________________ Sign...
  • Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:36:43 -0500
    ...my name and video camera and heater fan." -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: folding cup-holder ten-packs on e-bay
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:35:58 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm On Sun, Feb...
  • Re: 85 Westy fuel tank change
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:57:19 -0500
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN