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• Re: VW camper (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 95 19:43:00 EDT
  ...The body is in GREAT shape, the interior has some minor rips in the > back seat but overall is in good shape. The top...
• What is fair continued
  Historical mailing list - Scott Newland
  Tue, 13 Aug 96 09:29:56 PST
  ...motor don't work. Their is a medium scratch on the sliding door other wise the rest of the body is very clean. The...
• Re: cost of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 17:39:21 EDT
  ...New water pump, oil cooler, brake work, etc. Bike Rack. $19,000." The body seems to be in very good shape: white, a couple...
• 85 Westy FS in Wisconsin
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Mon, 17 May 1999 08:03:04 -0500
  ...Air conditioning doesn't work and windshield has a crack. Engine has a Canada rebuild sticker on it. Window sticker said $6995, windshield price...
• FS: 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matt Utterback
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 16:57:42 -0400
  ...All camping gear works. (3 way ref. and Stove) Pop top in great shape, no holes. Have books from original owner. The body is...
• Re: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:38:56 -0400
  ...body shop to drop by several times to look at cars they've already done-a good indication of the quality of work you...
• Headlight Visors, Curb Feelers, Chain Steering Wheels--What tricks have you done?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 06:09:39 -0800
  ...R14s -Chrome plated "kings Crown" air freshener -Curb Feelers...HEY they WORK!! Thanks Phil 84' Westy Tiico (The Millenium Falcon) 60' Morris Mini1340CC 84...
• '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - James Needles
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 20:30:47 -0500
  ...about 105000 miles with a professionally installed TIICO conversion which has worked well. It's never been a daily driver but used for trips...
• Re: Engine Change
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:21:00 -0700
  ...a beatle (lot of work). > > Can anyone tell me what type of engines are easily put into a vanagon > body? > Without major changes to...
• Re: set 4 of hubcaps on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 22:12:47 -0500
  ...ebay works :<) ya gotta make yer >> money somehow >> :<P >> >> >> ************** >> Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. >> >> http://body.aol.com...
• Re: Badly needed - body shop fo Vanagon repair
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:24:50 -0700
  ...Badly needed - body shop fo Vanagon repair > > Well, Folks, > The saga continues. A little while back, in principle I sold my '91 > Carat, only...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:52:01 +1200
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite> <blockquote>&gt;As much as I'd love to see the T3 come...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:15:36 -0500
  ...Dave Milo On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:41 PM, Edward Maglott < emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: > I was working on the...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:57:03 -0700
  ...The fix certainly worked and I have never had another problem. However, since then I have been through every part of the fuel system...
• Re: making a vanagon pickup truck!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:21:31 -0500
  ...the thing burns oil like crazy, he uses it for a > work van > and he was going to just junk it and get a...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:38:09 -0500
  ...feature that was added. >>>>> >>>>> The way that I found that it works is like this: >>>>> >>>>> - Flip the wiper stalk to the intermittent position, let...
• Re: Homemade muffler update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:32:41 -0700
  ...behind body metal ~ > > > >> On 20 Aug , 2021, at 12:11 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: >> >> Refreshed it recently. Still works. >> >> https://shufti...
• Re: Vans in the hood
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:39:45 -0600
  ...few guys I work with that give me a hard time about Velma, when she was getting the body work and paint done they...
• Interested in swapping Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 09:50:46 -0500
  ...It works great and looks great - no rust or head leaks. Has H4 headlights, rockguarded lower body etc. "Nothing" is what is wrong with...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 14 May 2002 20:43:09 -0400
  ...the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct? > > -What kind of paint would I use? > > -Any particular tips on prep work? > > -What...
• Syncro Parts Available
  Historical mailing list - Jim Digennaro
  Tue, 6 May 2003 22:18:49 -0400
  ...The body is pretty ruff, but the drive line is complete and working (so I'm told). Let me know what you may need...
• Re: more on LED illumination
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:21:31 -0500
  ...I'm also working on an LED project. Research going forward in slow motion. It involves buying various cheap LED light assemblies on ebay...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:18:56 -0700
  ...Like.........for example, I can not do any tune up work, or change a transmission without also lubing the throttle body on the engine...
• Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:15:18 -0800
  ...PM, Edward Maglott < >> emaglott@buncombe.main.nc.us> wrote: >> >>> I was working on the van yesterday and had the AFM disconnected from >>> everything to...
• Re: The joy of driving is back! 1991 Vanagon GL with 1995 Subie 2.2L engine
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:17:22 -0500
  ...Much work still > needs to bedone before I turn it over to a body shop for complete exterior > restoration. > John in Macon, GA
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:36:18 -0400
  ...Then loosen the 2 bolts and nuts on the mud flap to body , press in mud > > flap pins into body and bushings so the...
• Re: You've got it all figured out....and then this
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:13:24 +0000
  ...OK, you have finally found a Body Shop guy with a Frame Machine.  You have another guy with a backyard full of Rollers, and...
• Re: Value of sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:21:49 +1000
  ...Grafting in another door to a 4 door body would be a real PITA. I helped a fellow once graft a 4th door onto...
• Re: Propane Gauge for Westy - The Final Word? Probably not.
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 07:58:23 -0700
  ...http://www.rochestergauges.com/Pages/PDFs/6200.pdf I work with high pressure pipeline welders. Set up and prep is 90% of the job...
• Re: Vanagon Stalling Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 14 Apr 2025 22:34:26 +0000
  ...This switch is located on the underside of the throttle body, it tells the ECU when the accelerator pedal is pressed (run state) and...
• Re: Cold Idle Problem
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 7 Sep 2017 16:33:49 -0700
  ...If work was done on any of those or related parts, it's possible they could be mixed up. (Thanks Dennis Haynes for that...
• Re: Motor upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 30 May 2012 16:14:43 -0500
  ...Make a list of these and start knocking them out now. Bodywork, brakes, electrical, and interior systems all come to mind. Make your van...
• WARNING!! 91 VANAGON AC DUCTs STILL FALL !!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 14:53 EDT
  ...It appears that VWs fix does not work...I examined the aftermath and looks like the plastic retainers holding it to the ceiling cracked...
• Re: Winking Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:16:10 -0500
  ...You won't have much room to work, but remove the various ground wire connections and clean all the parts with fine sandpaper or...
• Re: Power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:23:06 -0700
  ...Wiggling the wires in the black rubber tube that goes from the driver's door to the body 'coincidentally' fixed the problem. Since I...
• Re: How much is a 68 Single cab worth
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 19:51:34 EST
  ...There was a 67 Double Cab in need of body work just sold for $2500 in SF. A 57 single cab in reasonably good...
• 91 Carat F.S. in Utah
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 07:31:29 -0700
  ...126k miles bright red exterior w/alloys, body kit, etc (looked very nice) multivan interior (two rear facing seats, rear bench that folds into...
• Painting Fiberglass Top
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hewitt
  Thu, 22 May 2003 11:39:43 -0400
  ...Have estimates from local body shops in the $500.00 plus range. Believe I've heard of Westy owners doing a pretty good&nbsp...
• Re: throttle response question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:01:57 -0400
  ...easier then changing the intakes.. (which is next) I mean if the larger audi 5000 TB swap works soo well for the watercooled crowd...
• How to install Sirius antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 19:58:09 -0700
  ...It says to mount the antenna on the back of the roof, and pass the cord through the trunk into the body of the...
• Re: Subie Vulchers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 2 May 2008 10:33:01 -0400
  ...of work!) that I'll soon be putting into my '85 Westy. My present plan is to use a 2.1 throttle body, plenum...
• [For Sale]TIICO Engine + Rebuilt Syncro Tranny + BONUS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 15:41:59 -0800
  ...There is some body damage to the van where the end of sliding door meets the right rear panel. (gf ran into a post...
• Re: Chevy 304 -> '68 bus swap?
  Historical mailing list - Alexis Montanez
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 12:50:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Also alot of work and modifications, probably you may hve to cut the body a bit. I have photos wich have been done in...
• 86 westie available!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 19:17:26 -0400
  ...LT4 195/75 R14) New ignition switch,Heil fog lights (square) Body work is great OHH! yes! also new pop top rubber seals all...
• replacing wheel arch sheet metal questions
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 8 May 2006 10:08:45 -0700
  Hello All, My 86 Westphalia Wolfsburg is finally more or less mechanically sound and so I have started to work on the body. Fixed...
• Re: Stone guard stickers
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:46:12 -0400
  Yes they are OE, and yes they work. I did not put my new one on right away and by the time I did...
• Re: Just wondering
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 23:21:58 -0600
  ...This would be due to the design of the door/body, not because of the front-most location. My 4-door early Jetta's...
• Re: hot start relay didn't work, solonoid!?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 14:53:15 -0700
  ...The lack >of juice to the starter when the lights etc work great indicates it is not >a vapor lock or something like that...
• Need advice on buying an early Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 00:09:43 +0000
  ...You've helped me to keep my Vanagon working well and even to improve it in some respects. I'm aware that some of...
• Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 05:36:24 -0700
  ...Needs body work but everything was working when parked years ago, with the exception of AC. � Stephen ________________________________ From: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> To...
• Introduction, plus two old Vanagons in need of new homes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:31:17 -0600
  ...bike to work) but it has 190+K on it, the starter is going out and it has some rear quarter body damage caused...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 20:26:14 -0700
  ...Deer whistles--do they work? > > I once posed the question to a body shop operator. After a hearty laugh he > assured me that his...
• Re: No Mail attempt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 22:52:04 -0500
  ...In the body of the message put: set vanagon nomail end At 08:34 PM 2/21/2001, Zoltan wrote: >I am trying to...
• Re: Missing van
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 23:06:43 -0800
  Mark, I do need a few things on your way to work: Tranny Rods to hold up hatch door Front washer fluid bottle Thanks...
• Re: 84 Westfalia outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 00:50:00 EST
  In a message dated 2/9/02 11:21:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, rkunkel@KPBX.ORG writes: > has never had body work on...
• Re: Installing AMP in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 20:47:27 -0400
  ...They won't work well below a certain cutoff frequency. > Good suggestion to ground both amp and radio to same point...I'll give...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 19 May 2004 10:02:46 -0400
  ...People will pay extra for something they don't have to put money and work into right way. Remember Stan's Law -- if you...
• Fwd: My Van has been found!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:31:36 -0700
  ...It will not tow it back to Victoria for repair work. My big question now is....Can anyone recommend a good repair/auto body...
• Re: Anyone rebuilt an alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:37:14 -0800
  ...If you're comfortable with basic mechanical work its pretty simple. You can get the bearings at any bearing store - there are identifying numbers...
• Re: Lever on Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:00:37 -0700
  Way back when I worked for Peterbilt Motors, I was told the Federal automotive regulations required the throttle to have two return springs. There...