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  • Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
    Historical mailing list - populuxe
    Mon, 28 Apr 2003 22:21:13 -0500
    ...the fan. > > List venders sell them. > > Mark > > populuxe wrote: > > > > My 90 multivan seemed to have a hi & lo speed last year, at some point...
  • Re: Rusted Power Steering lines
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:39:33 -0400
    ...That's a really nice solution if you want to replace the whole run. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN...
  • Re: Radio
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:47:08 +0000
    ...a geek that way. > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN
  • Last day for BZ-Shelf contest Submissions!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:25:02 -0500
    ...If you live elsewhere, then you very likely > will have to help with shipping fees. > -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan...
  • Italian Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Piero Padroni
    Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:29:37 +0100
    ...not yet sure if it will be a Syncro or a Multivan. I'm a little astonished because the Vanagon is more famous in...
  • Re: 2 questions from a new list member
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 26 Aug 2003 21:03:32 -0400
    ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan -----Original Message----- <<<<SNIP>>>> 1. I found a set of 2 halogen lights this weekend at...
  • Re: Strange messages-- infected file
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 19:37:13 -0600
    ...The downside is it > only works with M$ Outlook. > > John Meeks > Top of Lower Michigan > 91 Westfalia MultiVan > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Spring question - help needed
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:51:50 +0000
    ...Smooth sailing, > > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL > Top o' Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN
  • Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:31:55 -0500
    ...football.fantasysports.yahoo.com > -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: 2013 California
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:14:23 -0800
    ...The base VW Multivan costs over $40K in Germany, and likely as much here even if manufactured stateside. A camper conversion would only add...
  • Re: Long brake-line
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:03:37 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Wed, Jul 15...
  • Re: Pop-Top Repainting Problem
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:36:39 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Thu, Oct 1...
  • Re: How common is the factory sunroof?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Dec 1996 12:32:59 -0500
    ...In 1990 & 1991 A/C was optional on the base Vanagon models and standard on the GLs, Carat, & Multivan. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL...
  • Re: Bad has milleage
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:44:28 -0400
    ...I wonder what is this mean? I put 2 new > tires at the front, would that be the reason for that? The > multivan drive...
  • Re: Don't let this happen to you!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:42:19 -0400
    ...I wouldn't even know how to calculate that value :-( Thanks as always, John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts...
  • Caravelle GL?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 13:59:43 +1100
    ...Carat,Bus (very early ones)or for a very brief period,Multivan....and of course, Syncro badges where appropriate. GL (and other variant) badging...
  • Re: Sealed Bearings?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:30:19 -0500
    ...Got the free swap. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
  • Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:17:51 -0600
    ...it on my >>> noisy when cold PS pump. >>> >>> -- >>> John Meeks >>> >>> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits >>> Northern Michigan >>> KC8ZFN >>> >>> Vanagon Rescue Squad >>> http://www.vanagonauts...
  • Re: Urgent help: fried head light switch and connector
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:14:01 -0700
    ...That being said, my boss' 90 Multivan has the "T" switch, so go figure.... -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia 2...
  • Re: Funny clunking noise
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Mon, 6 Aug 2001 09:44:23 -0500
    ...cv joint, > > transmission? > > Thanks! > > ===== > Joel Cort > > Rochester NY. > > 89 Syncro Westy Multivan > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute...
  • Re: WTB: rear linen closet - advice needed
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:52:26 -0400
    You'll want to look for a rear cabinet out of a '85-87 camper (non-GL) or '90-91 multivan. The closet door...
  • Re: I love Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sat, 6 Dec 2014 09:28:46 -0800
    ...Finally let this dependable friend go with 280,000 miles when I > purchased my '90 Multivan. > > Greg in San Diego > '91 Syncro Camper > > -------- Original...
  • Re: Coolant pipes replacement
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 4 Jul 2006 21:49:59 -0400
    ...results to the list. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Snake Oil! Wurth it!
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:21:40 -0400
    ...Good stuff. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm On...
  • Re: 16" tires? Long
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:52:37 -0400
    205/65R16 Achilles Multivan from tires-easy. com cost less than $400 shipped for four and are about 1" taller than stock. I did...
  • UPDATE!! Need door lock/latch assembly for front door, 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:29:26 -0500
    Thanks Randy. Still beating the bushes for this part. I've gotten the part# from my mechanic: PART # 251 837 016B Any help would...
  • Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:20:16 -0500
    ...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: vanagon Digest - 21 Mar 2006 (#2006-245)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:53:07 -0800
    ...custom built - but > it's costly. > Anyone know of a prebuilt that fits or a template to build my own? > > Thanks, > > Ray > '91 MultiVan
  • Re: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:16:53 -0700
    ...Lee 89' syncro (multivan) On 10/25/07, Tom Buese <tombuese@comcast.net> wrote: > > Back in the 60's, I put a 125cc dirt...
  • Re: cooking in the van....
    Historical mailing list - joe winter
    Wed, 1 Dec 1999 20:27:13 PST
    I have seen multivans advertised. Am I under a mistaken idea that they are normal 7 passenger vans with a poptops? Joe 87 Weekender...
  • Stuck fuel injector cures?
    Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 18:14:39 -0700
    My 1990 Multivan has had an eight month siesta while I looked for my round tuit to fix the (improperly installed by a professional...
  • Re: craigslist: 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro (Random Lake) Wisconsin
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 10 Apr 2014 00:54:17 -0600
    ...This Carat was like the sister to our Multivan. We >> took a few pictures of them together in a parking lot--identical except >> for...
  • Re: For those working on the WBX out of the car
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 23:30:51 -0400
    ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Stock 2.1 250k miles http://www.vanagonauts.com Vanagon Rescue Squad iPhone and Android apps On Jun 1, 2013...
  • Re: I've lost my fast idle...
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:37:39 -0500
    ...miss mine! Best, John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan sign up for the Vanagon Rescue Squad www.vanagonauts.com?catid=74...
  • Re: Idle stabilization control question
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Fri, 9 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
    ...thing I can think that is left to do is > replace the idle stabilization control valve on top of the engine. > > Tim > 90 Multivan >
  • 1989 TriStar Syncro TDI for sale
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:39:51 -0700
    ...function engine monitor - 262.000 original kilometers (circa 162.000 miles) - Multivan interior with front arm rears, bolstered rear seats, full carpeting, headliner, sliding...
  • Re: General EV & Vanagon Wolf quest.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Sep 1996 17:36:14 -0400
    ...1987 & 88 Wolfsburg Limited Editions 1989 Carat and Carat Wolfsburg Limited Edition 1990 & 1991 Carat 1990 & 1991 Multivan ads to Carat models the pop...
  • Re: Exchange hatches '84 to a '90?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Cavanaugh
    Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:56:40 -0400
    ...where are you located? i know where there is a burgundy rear >hatch from a 90 multivan ... but it's in georgia. i think...
  • Re: 81 westy stove issue
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:14:47 -0500
    ...Check out the new AOL Mail ! - > http://webmail.aol.com > -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http...
  • Re: F.S. 1.9L engine and auto trans
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:24:45 -0500
    ...Other parts > available. > > Pmail with questions and/or offers. > -- > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > Northern Michigan > KC8ZFN > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www...
  • Re: Headlight dimmer switch woes
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:49:03 -0500
    ...This is for a 1990 (dec 1990) Multivan w/ cruise (if that makes any difference) > > Thanks, > Brian > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send...
  • Re: dripping AC, part 2
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 00:28:48 -0500
    ...A couple of weeks back I had a problem with my 90 Multivan dripping water from the overhead AC unit. It is mainly dripping...
  • Re: Bring a trailer--$3500!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 23:01:36 -0400
    ...Sitting around where it has, it will look just the 1990 Multivan I recently > bought from Minnesota. 'California van never driven in winter'. Yah...
  • Re: Starter review 4 years later
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:23:49 -0400
    Yes, I still have the Multivan and the starter is still doing great! Latrical (California Alternator and Starter) has some competition from Bosch now...
  • Re: Vanagon Christmas Presents?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:04:04 -0500
    ...COM> wrote: > > My kids got me a TF65 for my upcoming Multivan to Westy Conversion. > Not charting New territory here, but the install should...
  • RE: Snow Tires??
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Sep 1995 18:58:24 PDT
    ...Kevin Disse '87 Syncro GL (for sale) '91 Vanagon MultiVan (wrecked) '91 GTI (for sale) '87 Honda Prelude Si (for sale) '85 Audi 4000S...
  • My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:15:47 -0700
    ...Although I'm still primarily interested in getting a multivan, this was a '91 Carat with autotrans. It supposedly had only 50K miles on...
  • Re: Valves lifter knocking
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:36:38 -0600
    ...Good Luck Tim Marciniak 90 Multivan Muskego, WI USA By the way, your grammar is fine, we should all be as good as you...
  • Re: replacing noisy lifter for 91 multivan
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:48:23 -0600
    What oil filter and what weight oil are you using. These two items have a definite effect on the classic "Vanagon Clattering Lifter Syndrome...
  • Re: Need a gasket
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:30:39 -0400
    ...and make yr own, -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Northern Michigan KC8ZFN
  • Re: Rescue Squad mapped! (Frydye content)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:18:52 -0800
    ...Happy Camping! > > -- > > John Meeks > > '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm > > > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL...
  • Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Tue, 4 Feb 2020 17:05:38 -0600
    Eric, I desecrated the pop top on my 91 Multivan by removing the stock, noisy roof vent and instead installed a universal fit sunroof...
  • Re: selling entine vanagon parts stash and collection
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:10:29 -0700
    ...will sell the vans (one '89 westy, one > '90 multivan, and one '91 westy all project vans - come w/ parts needed to > fix them...
  • Re: Do European FM Radios work in North America?
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Grove
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:45:46 -0700
    ...Tue, 14 Aug 2001, David Marshall wrote: > > > I am importing a Multivan from Germany and they are offering to sell me the > > CD-Changer...
  • Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:54:30 -0700
    ...I > explained that I was calling from Vancouver, BC and asked if he could > email > me a few pictures of Weekenders and MultiVans in...
  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:53:16 -0500
    ...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: Can vanagon parts list on microfiche be purchased
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 15 Jul 1997 21:01:55 +0100
    ...like this would cost? I > know that wiring diagrams, tech bulletins, and manuals are available > through their product service publications. > > Tim Marciniak > 90 Multivan > > > >
  • Re: Sniveling Lurkers
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 11 Dec 1998 19:31:12 -0800
    ...are Syncronauts, if you have a Westy, maybe a Westfalian, a Multivan owner, maybe a multi-personality??? Weekender owner, the guy that is always...
  • Re: Westy - Weekender - GL???
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Aug 1997 02:37:50 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The Multivan is very similiar to the basic Campers, having a pop-top and a cupboard, but is usually not called a Westy. > 2...
  • Re: Multivan Front Fender Flare
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:50:00 -0800
    On 3/12/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > As I understand it, I have syncro flares on my new van. I'm...