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• Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:19:14 -0800
  ...a modification so that the rear rod could attach to the universal joint. This would be in advance (by, say, a year or so...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 00:31:16 -0400
  In a message dated 96-09-17 22:01:38 EDT, you write: << I think a driveline shop would charge plenty. >> Agreed Todd.They...
• Engine stand for Wasserboxer 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - will hansen
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:26:38 -0800
  I dropped my Vanagon engine then tried to attach to my 'universal' engine stand. Oops...is there an adapter for the Vanagon motor? Is...
• Re: "Mechanics Wanted" bumper sticker?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 09:46:08 EST
  ...back of my vanagon. >> I suspect that there will be a universal appeal to this... Sign me up for a few Steve "Hey! nice...
• Re: hesitation/stalling loss of power
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 15:38:20 EST
  ...Also the sensor was a universal type and the signal wire was corroded at the soder connection, Was replaced with the high dollar bosch...
• Re: Digifant ECU: Corrosion? And.... Rosin or Heat Damage? PICS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 15:25:47 -0400
  ...on it. >won't say the name, but it is a universal anti-corrosion product that >has never done me wrong, in some near...
• eurovan recall
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 21 Sep 94 12:27:29 CDT
  ...The steering column assembly includes a universal joint that is attached to the steering shaft and secured by locking bolts. The upper locking bolt...
• Re: Copy of: The price of air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 25 Dec 1996 02:21:26 -0500 (EST)
  ...at my local NAPA for 25 bucks. (they're pretty much > universal) > > screw the dealer............... > > chris > Is "166" the part number? What if any...
• Re: Sachs Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 15:43:47 -0400
  ...While there are conflicting stories, one theory is the introduction of a universal pressure plate. The previous models had separate versions for different years...
• Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:20:52 -0700
  ...http://www.kmstools.com/cta-universal-inner-tie-rod-tool-93033 would fit. Anyone know? Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 14:14:14 -0400
  ...Could this be a cv joint, or universal ? I'd look myself but restrained in a wheelchair. How much $$ to do CV joints? Thanks...
• Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:12:28 -0400
  ...Audiovox CCS100 >Try here >http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?categorycode=3073B&searchfor=Cruise+Control+-+Universal
• Re: Vanagons are too cool?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:09:20 -0700
  ...Often the romance is tempered by mechanical issues (now ain't that an universal truth?), but still, few if any other vehicles have the...
• Re: engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 12:41:39 -0500
  ...Do the standard universal style engine stands work well for VW engines? > > Thanks, > Jake > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing >
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:13:46 -0400
  ...Given the odd angles, I don't think it can work with any unmodified "universal" set.
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:34:07 -0700
  ...seats are universal >>> left or right. >>> >> >
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:19:39 -0400
  ...what were you thinking? :-) You need the rack, a steering universal joint, steering linkage to universal from steering box, power steering pump with mounts...
• Re: Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:45 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever used the > > Universal on their van? TIA. > > > > Michael in San Antonio > > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > > 73 Beetle > > >
• Muffler
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:36:04 -0800
  Stay away from universal . Get a proper muffler with real flanges and a proper tail pipe and you can just bolt it on as...
• Re: Power Inverter advice requested
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:44:14 -0800
  ...efficient solution is to get a 12v adapter for the laptop. Universal adapter are available on eBay for around $20. But if you have...
• Re: AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:21:38 -0400
  ...will mix and turn to unlubricating mud.Green o-rings are universal.Expansion valve needs replacement and r-dryer too.A air compressor is...
• cheap enclosure for 2 gauges
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:02:31 -0400
  ...http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-52mm-2-Inch-Universal-Heavy-duty-Car-Plastic-Dual-Gauge-Pod-Mount-Holder-Black-p-47122.html Edward
• Re: '88 Power Steering - Update
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 15:47:18 PDT
  On 1 Apr 96 at 16:11, Dan Houg wrote: > > > Seems like a sticking universal joint or something. Then I spot the > > > BINGO! there...
• Re: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:29:35 -0500
  ...While, I'm not a fan of bigger government -- having "certain" universal standards makes things work better for everyone -- driving on the right side...
• Missing key for water hook up.....
  Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:45:40 -0700
  ...Are there replacements available anywhere? I wasn't sure if they used a standard key for all of these that would be universal on...
• Tranmission R & R
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 05:06:54 -0500
  ...bit limited by side effect of stroke, but often use the universal compensator to get the job done. What special tools or equipment would...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:21:23 +0100
  ...In my 1973 VW Squareback, the fuel filter (the small universal plastic type) sits just on top of the engine case, just in the...
• Looking for part
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:23:45 -0500
  Hello I'm looking for the universal joint that goes into the steering rack on a van with power steering. The bearings in mine...
• Re: All you want toknow about Auto electrical, was: tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 07:57:36 -0700
  ...Great Job I would only point out that the following statement: > Almost universally, the body of the vehicle carries > the negative charge. Is true...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 21:08:17 -0800
  At 10:56 PM 2/15/99 -0800, you wrote: > >Looks like I'll be at my favorite dealer this week. The steering has...
• Re: Verdier Solar Powered Bus
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 29 May 2007 08:55:30 -0700
  ...http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ford_announces_.html One flat, thin universal drive train, put whatever body you want on it. Even better...
• Re: Subject: Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:02:01 -0700
  ...it to them at the highest possible profit It's a universal principal in sales of anything to anyone." Dang, for second there I...
• Re:Pole Vaulting a Van
  Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 13:09:12 -0400
  ...Jim McCarthy >If you fasten a safety strap under the drive shaft toward the front >universal joint, you can eliminate pole vaulting as a...
• Re: Question re: can i use a universal 1 wire Oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 12:03:27 -0400
  At 11:40 4/10/2000, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >I've been using these on my '84 for ten years now, I am on...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 11:06:01 EST
  In a message dated 11/3/04 8:07:19 PM, jim@KARMANNGHIA.COM writes: << a Bosch made 3 wire sensor originally intended for...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rasmussen
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:57:25 -0700
  ...Having said that, Water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This means that wherever water goes...
• Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:35:40 -0400
  I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) but I would really like two. I also need a good...
• anyone parting out a syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Thaxter
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 22:01:34 -0400
  ...I need: - stabilizer link bar and bottom bushings - small steering universal joint - CV joints (front outers, need not be in good shape) I also...
• Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 15:58:57 -0400
  ...Yes, the Bosch > sensors are expensive ($60-80); however, your FLAPS can get you a "universal" > one that requires a small bit of wiring...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 07:38:15 -0700
  One can 'make-do' with a universal style extension and a piece of air line or other hose, To eliminate the flopping over that...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 10:58:11 -0800
  ...list is really good for: > figuring out whether a problem is universal, or particular to one > area, climate, or color! Or physiological. At 5...
• Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:50:55 -0400
  At 09:39 PM 4/25/2015, Stuart MacMillan wrote: >Universal old car wiring diagram: http://www.xkcd.com/730/ This has been up...
• Re: attention first time buyers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:52:01 -0500
  ...Mine is in fact available since I decided to keep the power steering and not overstress the unobtanium universal box. Photos next time I...
• Re: cb channel question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:34:10 -0600
  Channel 19 is universal for truckers and anyone else using the CB for road info. My experience shows that to be true west of...
• Re: Headrests
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 12:28:32 EST
  ...being the exemption since it was the German version of a "universal match"). Just look at most German dashes. They are usually black even...
• Re: missing van/plug wire question/tri sport camp
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:56:23 -0500
  ...and they fit like they are suppose to.( they aren't universal wires so they aren't each 3 feet longer than the originals...
• Re: 2.1 Head Replacement for Dummies
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 08:08:24 -0700
  ...www.bostonengine.com/articles/waterboxes.html Thanks; that has some great universal info (and the tip about tapping with a rubber mallet from front...
• Re: Glove Box key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 21 Oct 2013 06:52:45 -0500
  There is not a "universal" glove box key. The stock lock used code series SC, and there are several hundred possible keys. There are...
• Re: Driveline Problem Diagnosis, Please
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:54:18 -0400
  ...This > is a > very solid thunking, and I suspect it is a seizing or failing > universal > joint on the driveshaft. I was under it...
• Re: who has wheel spacers? 5x112
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:33:49 -0700
  ...who has them? > anyone know where to get them? > > thanks > chris > > Most wheel spacers are general purpose universals with multiple holes in them. Check...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:14:47 EST
  ...The universal joint and parking brake cable are new and have never been installed. The hub caps are in good condition except one that...
• Re: Silver socket stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Apr 96 01:03 EST
  ...They have extra sockets, and plugs, >and a universal plug that functions as a regular cigarette lighter plug, >or a DIN plug. > >So, if...
• Gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 00:02:26 -0700
  ...I'm using an Elring gasket kit which came with a 20 ml tube of "Dirko - S elastic universal sealing compound". Where do I...
• Re: Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:15:22 -0700
  ...FWIW, posters to the message boards frequented by those annoying kids who fill their Honda Civics with boomin' speakers pretty much universally agree that...
• Re: MB Quart vs Panasonic speakers
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 22:18:54 -0700
  ...a mistake (phase > issues) Why is this? Do you mean this universally, or particular to Vanagons? It's my understanding that placing the tweeter...
• Re: Regretting the flames
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 06:56:01 -0400
  In a message dated 97-09-08 05:24:21 EDT, coyote@ZUNI.LIKEMINDS.COM (Ron Lussier) writes: << It seems to be a universal...
• Re: Friday Listserve Humor
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 22:44:28 -0800
  ...URL. >> > > That should be an "a" not "an." As in "a" Universal Resource Locator. I'm in > Mars and Santa said it's not...
• Goofy Manual Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 21:20:39 -0500
  ...I split the linkage shaft at the universal joint and detected a good bit of resistance from the transmission end of it, while the...
• Re: ?Propane Refridgerator Starting
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 10:51:42 -0400
  ...take and things to check, the second is my (not necessarily universally accepted) approach. If anyone knows of a single comprehensive piece that better...
• Re: FS: westy poptop roof rack brackets (allows use of thule/yakima ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 10:00:42 EST
  ...Doesn't work! > Leon > 85 Subwage4n Westy > > > mine are universal, as their not made by thule or yakima. ive tried them with both thule...