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• Re: 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:59:30 +0000
  ...My rear hatch door will > not > > > > unlock. The lock will turn and the center button will depress, but > the > > > lock > > > > does not engage. > > > > > > > > It...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:11:18 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried this technique on the sliding side windows (either > the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear hatch window? If...
• Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 06:02:45 EDT
  ...They still hold the hatch open with four bikes on the hatch mounted bike rack. Still a PITA to close with no bikes on...
• Re: Camping question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:16:03 -0500
  ...The main culprits here are the skylight and the rear hatch screen. I improved the seal on my Westy's skylight through which many...
• Re: Small Oil Leak 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:32:20 -0700
  ...pump seal? Right at the rear of the van near the cooler. > >> Only > >> about 1 tsp a day, but overspray on hatch. > >> Joneing to...
• A reasonably priced Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:20:00 -0400
  ...needs all window seals and has very fixable dents in the side door and rear hatch and drivers side rear. no seam rust except...
• FS: '84 Westy in MN
  Historical mailing list - Alli Dahlin
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:04:32 -0500
  ...It is the orangeish color with new pop-top seals, Michelin MX tires, battery, starter, radiator, water pump, rear hatch struts. The interior is...
• Re: rear hatch won't open
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 23:39:32 -0600
  ...help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas??? > > '90 GL.. i closed the rear hatch and now it wont open.. key > turns in lock > fine...
• Re: bus depot window gaskets
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:16:50 -0400
  ...includes all window seals except front door window seals. Windshield, rear hatch window, side windows." i should have checked the contents. my package (received...
• Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:01:30 -0600
  ...I tucked the wires into the rubber seal for the rear hatch and routed > them towards the drivers side of the van. > 2. Near...
• Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:34:59 -0400
  ...my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice piece >> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from GoWesty...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:17:12 -0800
  ...Grey oily spots on rear hatch > I've noticed on some of my drives I've been getting grey oily spots on my > rear...
• Baywindow Cargo Door "Gasket" Hack
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Sun, 17 Dec 1995 13:46:28 -0600 (CST)
  ...no more; no sealer or adhesive...this is a temporary fix. Took about 10 minutes and now the rear hatch doesn't leak. Admittedly...
• window leaks & wiper control
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 09:40:11 EST
  ...Second problem, the front windshield washer doesn't always work and the rear hatch wiper/washer doesn't always work either. I'm thinking...
• Rear hatch grommet update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:38:00 -0400
  Hi Mark, I saw your email asking for a rear hatch grommet update. Chris from T3 wrote me and only had the oval grommet...
• Re: water under window seal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:05:50 -0500
  ...I did this last year on my rear hatch glass. Worked GREAT! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET...
• '78 news
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 10 Apr 96 12:51:35 EDT
  ...There's a water leak in the rear hatch window seal and there was a huge puddle under the carpet on the rear cargo...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:10:06 -0400
  ...around the seal when putting >> windows back in? >> >> Chris >> > > Chris, > 3/16" nylon braid worked really well for my rear hatch window. I also...
• Re: Rear hatch tents now available
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:41:06 -0600
  ...Rear hatch tents now available Kind of looks like you just backed over somebody's campsite! Jay "Steve@EuroCampers.com" <Steve@EUROCAMPERS.COM>@gerry...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 11 Aug 2013 01:43:59 -0700
  ...All the windows and seals were removed and new seals put in by the shop. Rear hatch and side slider seals replaced as well...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 22:59:58 -0700
  ...the rear area and on the rear hatch panel. Make sure your seals on the door and such are tight. > The rear floor where...
• Re: Full-Size SLIDING DOOR SCREENS $79!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 May 1999 11:16:26 -0400
  ...Tension holds it against the top and bottom reasonaby well, just like on the rear hatch screen that came with the U.S. Westfalias...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:48:18 -0400
  Ron, have you ever thought about putting a clear section on top of the Rear Hatch > tent? We love the idea, concept, construction (have...
• Re: Portable Venting...
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:43:13 -0700
  ...replaces > the hot air that leaves > from: > > lewmar hatches installed behind and slightly above > the rear interior lights, > both sides - it has a screen...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:15:25 -0700
  ...A few years ago, there was a discussion on removing the rear 3/4 windows (without cutting the seals), by laying on the rear...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:37:35 -0600
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 09:30:25 -0700
  ...No rust. > > > > > > actually ive had quite a few vans from Coastal California that had > substantial rust under the window seals from the ocean salt...
• Re: interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 10:53:06 -0800
  ...van body and the back hatch? This the tube that covers the plastic hose and wires to the rear wiper/washer. Mine has fallen...
• Heater valve flaps 80-83 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:30:04 -0500
  ...Very good rear hatch seal 80-91 Vanagon at $35.00 http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/80-91rearhatch.jpg Also have very good large...
• Re: Anybody use this product?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:57:50 -0700
  ...Peel & Seal with pretty good results, at least in my case. Most effective/noticable change was putting it in the rear hatch and the...
• Re: Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 Mar 2016 08:00:09 -0500
  ...The rubber sleeve for the rear hatch defrost wires (from body to hatch) > 2. Front door window frames (the butterfly / triangular window) both sides...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:43:10 -0400
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: Pop-up room, attaches to van rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:12:24 -0400
  ...How long does it take to set up and tear down? > > - about 2 minutes - you open the rear hatch, unfold the tent, wrap the...
• Re: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:36:29 -0600
  ...with no sunroof or pop top. > Rear hatch gasket seems to be fine > > how could the rear d pillar windows allow water to get...
• Re: Do I need a new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:47:01 -0700
  ...back of the van onto the rear hatch. My last one of this kind was the oil seal failure in the front of the...
• Re: Pop top seal Bulk rolls( LIST PURCHASE?)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:57:16 -0800
  ...Looked into having them make the Rear Hatch Seal (I need one too). Same story, it would be cheaper for me to buy it...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:41:09 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Bug Screen 6. Hammock (with mounting hardware) 7. New Wiring Harness for alternator and Starter (72-79) 8. Steward Warner Rebuilt Gas...
• Re: hatch door difficult to latch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:28:14 -0700
  ...Safety. > >It I recall correctly about two years ago, Chrysler had a problem with >their rear hatch on the minivan. The problem was, they...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:24:08 -0700
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: Major oil leak ...
  Historical mailing list - David Hally
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:16:33 -0800
  ...The whole rear of the van was covered, with oil dripping off the lower edge of the rear hatch. It was the oil pressure...
• Re: hatch door difficult to latch
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:30:11 -0400
  ...It I recall correctly about two years ago, Chrysler had a problem with their rear hatch on the minivan. The problem was, they used...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...used locks only - handles in stock) 1 - 255-829-193 seal, rear hatch 1 - 251-521-101D Syncro Drive Shaft (retail: $1691) (stock) 2...
• 68-79 Van/WestyPart for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:41:09 -0700
  ...Rear Hatch Bug Screen 6. Hammock (with mounting hardware) 7. New Wiring Harness for alternator and Starter (72-79) 8. Steward Warner Rebuilt Gas...
• Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:38:12 +0000
  ...my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice > piece > >> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from > GoWesty...
• Re: interior smells like exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 16:11:30 -0700
  This sounds more like a failed rear hatch seal or engine cover seal. Mike '84 GL '85 Westy --- gordy jones <westyutah@YAHOO.COM> wrote...
• PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:56:29 +0000
  ...Well, all except the rear hatch. I have spent less than $200.00 on paint (Dupont Acrylic Centari enamel) and materials. Is it perfect...
• sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:15:25 -0700
  ...Not only that, the window is mounted to the rear hatch which is also convex. You will note that the top of the hatch...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:01:55 -0800
  ...Grey oily spots on rear hatch Thanks Scott,its not leaking fuel maybe some oil? Have to investigate further on that, glow plug question...
• Re: Rear hatch tents now available
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:13:22 -0400
  ...Rear hatch tents now available on 8/1/03 1:51 AM, Ben T at BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM wrote: > Steve, > > Do you have PICS...
• Got the Drips :-(
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:22:48 -0500
  OK, Tired of the minor oil drip from the rear center of my 91GL Auto. I changed the oil cooler seal and leak is...
• Re: Oil leak, dip stick seal?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 4 Apr 2023 23:36:15 +0000
  ...annoying "mist" forms and blown around by wind and collects on rear hatch area.  Ugh.  Nothing to worry about, just messy. On Tuesday, April...
• Re: Crank Scoring / Flywheel seal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 10 May 2013 07:37:29 -0500
  ...Rebuilt an engine a while back with a scored seal, thinking it wouldn't matter. It did. It always kept my hatch dirty. When...
• Back Hatch Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 16:09:28 -0700
  ...What I would really like is to find the "Volkswagen", "Vanagon" & "Syncro" name plate emblems which are mounted onto and below the rear hatch...
• FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
  ...to rain gutter) snap in rear hatch mosquito net new rear hatch struts (installed this week) new seal around pop-top personalized vanity license...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:31:10 -0500
  ...Grey oily spots on >rear hatch Thanks Scott,its not leaking fuel maybe some oil? Have to >investigate further on that, glow plug question...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 09:30:26 -0600
  ...around the seal >>> when putting >>> windows back in? >>> >>> Chris >>> >> >> Chris, >> 3/16" nylon braid worked really well for my rear hatch window. I also...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:03:18 -0600
  ...Grey spots on the back = oil leak, usually caused by a bad seal and/or blow by. I'd say chase down your oil...
• Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:47:54 -0400
  ...pre-1988 vans by changing the front door seals and swapping in 1988 and up rear vented windows: http://www.gowesty.com/flow-thru...
• Re: Rear license plate light removal?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 06:36:55 -0600
  ...broke one of the plastic tabs that creates the locking mechanism, but the rear gasket seal for the hatch should hold them in nicely...
• Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 12:27:31 -0700
  ...Rear hatch struts stiff & new Rear hatch mosquito screen like new Pop top ceiling flocking clean as new Front carpet clean & in good shape...