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• Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:11:26 -0400
  Here's his store link http://stores.ebay.com/Werks-for-Wagens ask him about POR-15 while your at it ;) ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Looking for ideas for a front license plate plaque
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:38:07 -0400
  I saw one on a Carat "Vannawhite" -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Lee Sent...
• Re: Block heater question
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 16:24:02 -0500
  ...it's original position when you tighten the nut. The cord is just long enough to route out by the license plate door. Be...
• Re: Go Westy plate steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2020 02:39:36 +0000
  ...Go Westy plate steel bumpers Does anyone have experience with the Go Westy plate steel bumpers ( https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https...
• Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 17:19:14 EST
  ...All of the parts except the adapter plates would be VW original stuff. Let me know. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John...
• Re: Choosing the best Pressure Plate (straight edge)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2005 00:04:01 -0700
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "tabe johnson" <xtabe@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 11:37 PM Subject...
• Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:27:38 -0400
  Just sharing, the annual fee to license my 84 Westy in Michigan is $68.00 Michigan bases the fee on original cost of the...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:44:54 -0700
  ...If it is, > with prep, paint, and tack welds at plate edge to arm, > it should hold fine. > > > On Saturday, January 24, 2015, Dennis...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 08:40:22 -0700
  ...Sounds like > > something is jammed in the metal plate shown in the picture. The > > threads in the plate look damaged and I think there...
• Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:23:48 -0800
  ...This is not an original idea I have seen some euro installs with > side plate. But then after making one with a side plate...
• Re: truck nut plate
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:06:37 -0700
  ...the nut plates remain in place but "float." >> > Does this sound reasonable? Any thoughts on containing the nut plates when >> > the original "Frame" is...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 3 Mar 2018 11:46:34 -0800
  ...I think flex plates should be replaced every 300k or so! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 13:02:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...Remove the hose from the pump and undo the 3 bolts that secure the top plate of the pump to the body. There is...
• Re: subject Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:59:10 -0700
  ...Was in Road & Track Mag a long time ago. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Matt Drew" <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Monday...
• Re: euro licence plates aka . . . .
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 14:04:25 -0700
  ...Vehicle Code Display of License Plates 5200. (a) When two license plates are issued by the department for use upon a vehicle, they shall...
• Re: I want this license plate!
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 20:46:23 -0400
  ...bem ----- Original Message ----- From: mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 8:45 PM Subject: Re: I...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Tue, 16 May 1995 10:18:27 +0100 (BST)
  ...The type 4 does fit into the original tranny, but the 2 litre pressure plate fouled on some small ridge in the bell housing...
• Re: Defeating Photo Radar "tricks"
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 08:04:45 -0400
  I know in NYS it is illegal to have anything covering your plate. Even if it is a clear cover. You may not get...
• Re: Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:28:48 -0500
  ...outside plate. Then replace? the latch part.? You need a short screw driver to reach up inside the replace the screws.? Jerry? ? ----- Original Message...
• Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 11 May 2000 20:10:54 -0400
  ...Why would they have to weld on a NEW data plate? Wouldn't the old data plate still be correct? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bulley...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:06:40 -0400
  ...Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon. My vanagon has it's Identification Plate on the outside of the passenger door. I...
• NC Volkswagen Commemorative Plate Petition
  Historical mailing list - (malachi28)
  Fri, 29 Sep 95 08:50:36 CDT
  ...Kevin Morgan@CG@1RGN -------------------------- [Original Message] -------------------------
• Re: Personalized Plates - Cast Your Vote!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:09:55 -0700
  ...Butternut has a Michigan vanity plate of "2POINT2" in the rear, and a plate of my own making on the front with a painted...
• Re: The Bus Movie
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:42:28 -0700
  Tom, Could you point us to the direction where we could order the movie from, please? Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@HIWAAY...
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:42:48 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] |On Behalf Of Stephen Grisanti |Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 1...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:09:48 -0400
  ...about to remove the flex plate from my 1986 original 2.1 engine and >> install this flex plate, along with the torque converter onto...
• Re: South Carolina
  Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 09:57:59 EDT
  ...If you see a gold Vanagon GL Syncro around with Minnesota plates and the ORIGINAL Vanagon list (vanagon@lenti.umn.edu) sticker, it's...
• Re: camper front seat pivot
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 14:18:31 EDT
  ...The round plate that with the adjuster, the steel plate that it rides on, and the bottom portion which is welded to the regular...
• Re: Looking for paint codes?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 14:36:24 -0700
  ...It's on a paper plate, so to speak. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico ----- Original Message...
• Re: Oil pressure questions again
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:19:12 +0000
  ...Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: roger sisler Date: Monday, October 16, 2006 11:00 am Subject: Oil pressure questions again To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: KEP Plate Remove Transmission
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:58:19 -0800
  ...KEP Plate Remove Transmission > > doesn't it sit behind the flywheel, necessitating removal of the trans > before removing the plate? > (it's been about...
• Re: Ti Co Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 12:39:11 -0700
  ...flex plate to the torque converter? How come he had so much difficulty, and you did not? You can read his original letter of...
• Re: re. Syncro front underpanel
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 01:59:25 +0100
  ...been removed if it had one originally. Does anyone know exactly where the supposed 'Factory Options' plate is fitted - surely this would show special...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:34:36 -0700
  ...I've also seen plenty of used cars without plates. While in CA you sell the license plates originally on the car with the...
• Re: Syncro Tranny Drain
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 11:46:54 -0700
  Just undo the bolts at the back of the skid plate and let it drop a little. This is what I do. David Marshall...
• Re: propane tank needed for US 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - CBK
  Thu, 11 May 2000 16:42:13 -0700
  ...Why would they have to weld on a NEW data plate? Wouldn't the old data plate still be correct? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bulley...
• recaro seat installation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:35:57 -0700
  ...little narrower than the original recaro tracks. It looks to me like i cound just screw a metal plate to the recaros using the...
• Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:00:03 -0400
  ...likely to wear than the steel plate. Make sure you do not use the wrong gasket! Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Westy camping in Europe, home now, part 1
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 09:33:31 -0700
  Nice Mark, Thanks ! The part about the California license plates made me laugh ... :) I recently had a friend ship her car ( with CA plates...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:35:14 -0700
  ...Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 9...
• Re: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:27:39 -0500
  ...license plate light bulbs > I also need to replace a burnt out bulb on one of the license plate lights. > Went to the local...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:33:07 -0700
  ...Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon. > > > ---- Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > That plate, actually a metalic sticker, is found on...
• Re: speakers for stock enclosures
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:33:53 EDT
  ...Jake, you cannot remove the face plates from those speakers. You need the speakers that were on the '88 ? and later vans that have...
• Re: subject Re: subject Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:58:31 -0700
  ...Was in Road & Track Mag a long time ago. >>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> > From: "Matt Drew" <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM> >>> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >>> > Sent: Monday...
• Re: WBX Front Heater Core Mystery Sheet Metal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 May 2014 18:44:26 -0400
  ...I tried it baffle in and baffle out; the block off plate does indeed make the ram air flaps close. No plate, less defrost...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 6 Dec 2023 15:53:57 -0500
  ...What is the story behind the engine change? Also, keep that flex plate as many of us with auto trans may need one in...
• Re: Throttle switch confusion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 17:56:32 -0700
  ...On 5he plate above the switch are two allen head screws, a large one on the left that apparently goes trough the plate with...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 12:44:54 -0800
  Bent backing plate or a stone caught between rotor and plate? Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:20:03 -0800
  ...I didn't use a reinforcement plate inside the wheel well. None of the VW plates fit there. I have not received *225, but...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:22:31 -0400
  ...Yes they can go bad! I also like to replace the flex plate to converter bolts. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 08:05:56 -0500
  ...It’s been over 20 years since I replaced the original heads and I broke off a couple exhaust studs trying to remove the...
• Re: Rusted out support
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Oct 2019 11:58:42 -0700
  *"tube with a plate at each end for mounting"* looking at the parts diagram (3 & 5), I'd think it can be built using...
• careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 13:58:34 -0500
  ...After reassembly the drums are rubbing against the brake backing plates. The drums are only hitting the backing plates at one point (at the...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:39:04 -0300
  ...There are rebuilt original starters (least pricey, from > Bus Depot), gear reduction starters that require an adapter plate (also Bus > Depot, intermediate), and gear...
• Re: The Bus Movie
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:01:28 -0700
  ...They expect the order to ship August 1, 2012, or >when stock arrives. > > > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > > <http://www.stir-plate.com> www.stir-plate...
• Re: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:50:16 -0800
  ...Here in NZ you can get adhesive reflective > numbers/letters to cover the nonreflective originals, and these DO > work. Our plates are all black...
• Re: classic auto insurance loop to save cash
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:25:31 -0500
  ...ripe old age of 25 then you can get a original > year plate and drop it to 20.00 for the same thing. Be...
• Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:41:43 -0700
  ...And neither stir plate has �a BS patent applied. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.kegkits.com > > > -----Original Message...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:34:41 -0600
  ...Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy > > > In PA. our registration is $ 36.00. I guess they think we need the rest >> for >> pot hole...
• Re: FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF GO-WESTY'S 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:02:50 -0700
  ...flex plate would touch the TC after bolting the on the bell housing, but it doesn't. Stephen DeMocko ('85 Westy Luci) -----Original Message...