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• Re: VIN/Chassie No. Questions
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 12:30:05 -0300
  ...My interpretation of this suggests that 236143257 is a Chassie/Vehicle number. Though this disagrees with the number found on the engine compartment floor...
• Re: whitestar/bluestar
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:50:07 EDT
  ...they had grey padded dashes, body color matched bodykit, leather wrapped steering wheels, a subwoofer in the left table wallpanel, and of course the...
• Britt/Roadcow dead in Amarillo, TX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 12:08:19 -0700
  ...If any body out there, PLEASE contact me and I will give you there cell number. ronnie
• Re: Syncro 16" Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 03:04:59 -0500
  ...The three digit number that follows tells you about the stock engine, body, tire & rim combination. This *Modellnummer* can be e.g. 255 4A7...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
  ...Removing the cable from the throttle body and checking the cable and throttle body operation for free unrestricted movement would be the first thing...
• Re: roof racks for wide kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:07:00 -0700
  ...Number=8000104 > > A1 raingutter towers > http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?ID=18 > > Wide body mounts > http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?Number=8008001...
• Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 19:12:51 -0500
  ...Normal? Could somebody check their 2.1L cap part number (it's right on top) and see if maybe the new one I have...
• White rubber threshold - on Sliding door lower track
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:02:29 -0400
  ...Anyway, I've been over a number of sites, and can't seem to locate the replacement rubber strip that fits above the lower...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:49 +1200
  The English Bedford CF vans (an Opel design?) in the 70s & 80s had glued-on body reinforcing. i know, because one came off in...
• Re: availabilty of OEM westy mudflaps?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 10 May 2005 13:44:49 EDT
  ...Anyway, I only have the part number for the left front mudflap which is: PART NUMBER: 22S 821 833 (yes, that's an 'S...
• Re: Syncro 16" Double-Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 03:12:24 -0500
  ...The three digit number that follows tells you about the stock engine, body, tire & rim combination. This *Modellnummer* can be e.g. 255 4A7...
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:49:38 EDT
  ...Mexican Beetles (old aircooled body style) into the US. They strip it down to the pan (which has vin numbers etc) and ship the...
• Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:38:12 -0600
  Of the seven 80-83 Westies and Vanagons I've had in about the same number of years I've found mostly black rims...
• Part number
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:17:53 -0800
  ...Thanks again ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:23:22 -0400
  ...painted a number of vehicles with > tremclad > rust paint & foam rollers > and much labour ..... > > I was just wondering if any body else has ever...
• Re: giiving something back to the list...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:39:43 -0400
  Dear Rennie, Are you telling me that the part numbers have changed for a car that hasn't been in production for over 10...
• '81 Westy - $1500
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 May 1995 14:43:36 +0600
  ...The number is a small repair shop - he is selling it for the owner. The engine appears to have a dropped valve seat, so...
• EV "birth certificate"...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 06:43:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...VIN number is actually called a "birth certificate", and down the assembly line when the engine/drivetrain are mated to the body that action...
• RE "what to look for when buying a vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 08:34:27 -0700
  ...inspect at a large number of vans for sale & drive them. Pay close attention to the condition of the body & the interior--pop the...
• Part # for black plastic sliding door ring
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 15:04:32 -1000
  ...It's the LAST thing that touches the OUTER handle, fits in the outer body sheet metal I got ETKA still no help I...
• Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:05:20 -0500
  ...Vanagon Carat > Style/Body: 7 Passenger 2 Dr Van > Engine: > Country of Assembly: Germany > > > >>Item number: 4625441101 >> >>I emailed the seller to let him...
• Re: Numbers on "european" Doka
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 10:39:39 -0700
  ...There are 4 sets of numbers. 2500 kg 4500 kg 1300 kg 1360 kg. I'm going to presume that the first number is...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:54:43 -0500
  ...When you call VW America >> they will ask for your Vanagon serial number. >> They will query the serial number in their >> database and advise...
• Re: Purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:47:17 EST
  ...I took some pictures and on the passenger side saw what I think > is a model number (29 951 VA). My research indicates they...
• Re: What's considered good compression on a 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:44:42 -0800
  ...All these schematics have a gray bar at the bottom with numbers starting from 1, 2, 3... all the way to 100+. These numbers...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon 2.1L auto: failed DE emission test: CO (high)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 3 Jun 2023 13:47:24 -0700
  <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> </head> <body> Could be a bad o2 sensor or cat no...
• Rough Idle, Engine Stalls - Tow in
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Rough Idle, Engine Stalls - Tow in
  May 31, 1990
  The clamp for the air intake boot to air flow meter/throttle body may yield tension and could cause a vacuum leak. This may...
• Re: Help... I need no mail...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 06:18:17 -0500
  ...The "Set Vanagon" part goes in the text body of the mail. listserv@vanagon.gerry.com SET VANAGON NOMAIL I think that will do...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:55:03 -0500
  ...Also I think there are code numbers on the lock cylinders that will identify the key pattern needed, I believe any legitmate locksmith could...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:49:02 -0600
  ...When you call VW America >> they will ask for your Vanagon serial number. >> They will query the serial number in their >> database and advise...
• Re: Windshield type
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52:25 -0400
  ...The last time I replaced a windshield, on a previous Westy, the body guy (knowledgeable on VW's) told me the Westy's used...
• Re: where is the archive?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 17:24:05 -0700
  ...LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM -Dana- Greg Marshall wrote: > > I'm new to the list, and I've seen a number of replies refer people...
• Re: Vanagon is Type 25
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 19:12:42 -0800
  ...Have a >look at the top of this page: >http://members.tripod.com/perlindgren/m-list.html I have listed what the >different body...
• Re: Adding another seat to a westy thread
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:38:31 -0600
  I am drooling over Photo number 1! I've always heard the doubles are impossible to ship - what about the singles I wonder? I...
• 80-83 Tranny / engine / Fuel Injection FS
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 19:23:41 -0500
  ...1 Total: $225.00 Part number: 021198481A MAIN BRGS T2 2000cc Price: $53.02 Quantity: 1 Total: $53.02 Part number: 021198541 CAM BRGS...
• Re: Ben Huot-stuck in Oceanside
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:19:35 -0500
  If you don't mind, go ahead and email him with the names/phone numbers of those shops. I would give you his cell...
• Nice looking '86 Westy Auto FS in Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:31:26 -0700
  ...I walked around it, peered through the windows etc: '86 Westy Automatic 136k mi Very clean body and interior, looks really well kept Catalina...
• Lower door vents taped up?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 12:54:43 -0500
  ...Any body know what that's in there for? It has a part number on it with VW logo and all, but just wondering...
• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:24:41 -0700
  ...been blown off his body by a stick of dynamite, that "Fortunately for me, I keep my feathers numbered for just such an occasion...
• Re: Vanagons For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:47:38 -0700
  ...bar available. Number 2 Vanagon is blue '87 passener van with 4-speed and a small Buick V6 engine installed. The body looks quite...
• Re; Body Seam Sealing
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:23:08 -0500
  ...The 3-M part number for the seam sealer is; # 8115, available at any body shop suppy. Terry 85 GL -----------------------------------------------------
• filer tank key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:30:09 -0600
  The only way I know of to get the filler apart without the key is to remove the filler from the body of the...
• Britt/Roadcow dead in Amarillo, TX <addendum>
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 12:10:14 -0700
  ...If any body out there, PLEASE contact me and I will give you there cell number. ronnie
• Re: DIESEL valve adj./head rebuild info?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 21:53:31 -0800
  ...It is different from the car version of the tool for body clearance in the Vanagon engine bay. The correct tool number is in...
• Avoid Jim Lutz / ebay "bergpanzer" / www.strictlygerman.com
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:41:10 -0500
  <html> <body> <font size=3>There seems to be some serious questions regarding this fellow. I have seen them and am convinced that he...
• Re: Brake line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:48:23 -0800
  The 211 611 715 A Part Number is an invalid, bogus number "bastardized" by EIS. The correct number is 281 611 767 (old # 211...
• FS 1986 vanagon double-cab pickup syncro, Everett, WA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 21:34:42 -0500
  ...phone number either. picture shows a light blue double-cab with a huge white stripe down the sides and some dufus body molding along...
• Re: Cold Air Intake
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:31:11 -0700
  ...Eyeballing the WBX intake tract makes me think the throttle body is the choke point. Raymond Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2015...
• Re: '80 '84 westy beige color? what is the color code??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:50:05 -0500
  ...saw that the body man dribbled paint down the side of the can and mostly >covered up the last number. Anyway, what I have...
• Re: O2 Sensor - Low Prices 3-wire in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 18:43:03 -0400
  ...v8 approximate year 1988 or 1990 (older body style GT). i don't have the part number for that one off hand but here...
• Re: Rusty aircooled Vanagon Westy for sale hereabouts
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:30:54 -0700
  ...All I > know about it is that it is an aircooled model, and the body paint is > mottled with rust. The sign says $4750...
• Attention Wannabussers [Indiana]
  Historical mailing list - Grateful Dave
  Thu, 03 Apr 1997 06:55:40
  ...Anyone interested pmail me and I'll get you the phone number. > >Oh, yeah: $1995.00 [They're offering it @ "$750 down & $28.00...
• Re: installing muffler and cat questions
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 15:32:40 -0400
  ...FYI, our cat converter, part number 22918, is $95 with listmember discount (and has a stainless steel body). - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc...
• Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 01:41:59 -0500
  ...The main reason the single and dual cabs never found their ways in > greater numbers into the country. Most state titles I have seen...
• Re: Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 08:38:07 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Eric Zeno wrote: >The golf and Jetta A2 body, handles also fit. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net...
• Re: Westfalia top color...
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:28:14 EDT
  You asked a number of questions; only one is answerable by completely uninformed opinion, so that's the only one I'm qualified to...
• rear heater valve leaking
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 09:51:09 -0500
  My rear heater valve has an inconsistent coolant leak from the valve body - I think that is leaking out the bottom seam, along where...
• FS: Westy Syncro (not mine) in Arcata, CA
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 19:20:30 -0800
  ...I got the number and have a call into the owner for more info. I think 87-89, metalic brown, very clean body, forgot...
• FS 1980 Full Westy Project Van
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:20:28 -0400
  ...and plenty of cabinets! Needs engine work, (don't have compression numbers), as she runs, but not well. Don't know about the rest...
• '87 Westie For Sale in NJ $10,500
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 23:34:42 EDT
  ...The body is decent with no rust, however you can see where some bondo has been on the nose and it is cracking (currently...