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• Re: 85 stalling probs...Where's the ARCHIVE!!!?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 09:03:26 -0800
  ...Take it out of the van and clean it - your idle switch on the throttle assembly is not set properly or it is malfunctioning...
• Weird Electrical Problem (is there an electrician around?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 95 10:07:52 EDT
  ...what had happened was the metal plate in the assembly was so rusted that i believe there was no ground. i was going to...
• '71 Ignition Switch
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Sat, 11 Nov 1995 17:48:17 -0600 (CST)
  ...I see no benefit to this, however, since the switch itself seems to be impossible to remove from the assembly to which it's...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:46:27 -0700
  Are you taking the whole assembly, or just the glass? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 20, 2017, at 11:02 AM, Thomas Casal...
• Re: '88 Vanagon disc brakes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:12:48 -0600
  ...Removed the wheel, inspected the rotor and > caliper assembly, but found nothing. > > Any suggestions? > >
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:09:14 -0500
  ...Which should go on first for ease of assembly. The water pump, > or the cross over pipe - the part that attaches to the pump...
• Re: Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:17:15 -0700
  ...bad ground for the cluster. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:44:25 -0800
  ...Are they still available? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:39:04 -0700
  ...Western WA state > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Headlight Turn Signal wiring weirdness
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:25:42 -0400
  ...When I got my meter out, I was getting 12volts to both terminals 1 and 6 of rear lens assembly, should only be power...
• Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:58:42 -0800
  ...donor diesel van? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: CL ad: 1896 Camper. 1.9 WBX w/Carburetor?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:35:22 -0500
  ...c/w carbs. > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: '67 Problems Deluxe...
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 5 Apr 1995 13:51:26 MST
  ...Any tips on it? Taking out the lifter assembly is not going to screw up the valve settings is it? Thanks! | - Mike White | | <mike...
• Re: Fuel Injector System
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 13:02:19 -0400
  ...Are they >replaceable , or do I need to get a complete injector assembly? Those little rubber rings on the injectors are held down by...
• Dash blower install...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 05:21:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...blower assembly in his '80 Vanagon kombi ASI Camper. Obviously since it is a kombi, it didn't have the blower. I have stripped...
• Re: diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 20:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...than the oilpan , oil pump pickup tube, > fly wheel and clutch assembly. > exhaust system? you can fab your own, but it is quick and...
• Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:52:39 -0400
  ok time for humble pie, I tried to slip the patterns over the rear studs on a spare hub assembly. well there are a...
• Re: Installing round headlights in an '89
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 15:04:12 -0700
  ...there be three pieces total?) I only have the two-piece assembly that mounts to the body. If an outer ring is needed (which...
• r&r clutch master cylinder Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 17 May 2005 14:09:50 -0700
  ...the fluid lines, and the clevis pin? Or does the pedal assembly hadev to be removed? Jeff, You may find helpful my technical write...
• Re: 85 Sliding Door Handle (esterior) into 81?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 22:21:35 -0500
  ...The lock assembly can be swapped so the original key will still work, though. Mike '84 GL 7 pass '84 Westy '84 Westy (parts...
• Re: Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:35:44 -0800
  ...The top is a nylon > block and needs more cleaning than lube, the bottom is a two wheel assembly > which is no doubt filty...
• Re: Sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:32:11 -0800
  ...The top is a nylon > block and needs more cleaning than lube, the bottom is a two wheel assembly > which is no doubt filty...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:37:37 -0400
  ...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> VE7TBN >>> >>> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
• Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:02:51 +0000
  ...Hi, Today I pulled a radiator assembly off an '86 non-AC vanagon to install in my '82 Diesel. I have some questions on...
• Re: Is the Digitool still available from someone???
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:20:13 -0800
  ...a hand-built PIC microcontroller based device, designed to be programmed in assembly, or (if you can afford the compiler) in C. The big...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:32:17 -1000
  ...the >>>> ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on the face of >>>> the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets...
• Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:02:40 -0600
  ...My guess is that the rocker assembly has loosened and a pushrod is rattling. But I really have no idea and have not yet...
• Video of Noise at Clutch Operating Lever. Help Diagnose Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:24:38 -0700
  ...I originally thought the noise was coming from the clutch master cylinder or pedal assembly but the noise is much louder at rear. A...
• Re: Rear side marker light nut?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:16:15 -0800
  ...pieces of wood fell down into the space behind the taillight assembly. Grrrr... I looked in ETKA, but they don't list a part...
• Re: Dealing with mechanical problems
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:32:32 -0700
  ...Might as well do something interesting.<< -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to...
• BA-6 (?) Gas Heater Relay PN: 211 963 135
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:46:15 -0800
  ...Vancouver BC, Canada. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Kennedy Engineering website?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:25 -0700
  ...Kennedy > Engineered Products -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Where to post pics for List to see?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 May 2012 14:14:43 -0700
  ...apparently can't post pics to List? > Thanks! -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
• Re: F/ engine swap candidates found at local scrapyard
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:16:45 -0800
  ...http://youtu.be/f2V7B7-gdRA > > Jim > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
• Re: Front brake compatibility question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:35:05 -0700
  There are 2 different caliper assembly bolt patterns and rotor offsets. The 80-85 are one type, 86-91 the other type. You can...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:17:34 -0600
  ...Sounds like the solenoid assembly then, but it appears cheaper to replace the whole unit as rebuilt than buy a few parts. Could also...
• euro-spec headlights...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 23:02:03 -0500
  ...also the parking lights are integrated into the headlamp assembly, there is actually another small bulb within the headlamp. this had to be rewired...
• Re: Gross Rust, Great Courage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:50:27 EST
  ...corner (which was not so bad) and then making up an assembly of little plates that I then welded together. It took about 4...
• Re: How do I go about prepping a tranny for re-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 16:13:00 -0700
  Aright dude, thanks. I think I'm gonna hit the grocery store for some simple green. Thanks again, -sudhir --- Matthew Pollard <poll7356@uidaho.edu...
• Door lock ? and Carpet kits
  Historical mailing list - blytz
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:25:03 -0600
  Hello all, well, I made my way back to the junk yard today, I was going to remove the door lock assembly (driver's...
• Junkyard Parts - 1989 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:54:51 -0800
  ...The junkyard charges $19.95 for the grill and 15.95 for each headlight assembly. I didn't check the prices on the other...
• Re: Friday - ANother Reason to love Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 13:29:57 -0800
  ...Unless you're driving my van, in > which case, you ain't got there yet. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly...
• Adding light sockets to the tail light assemblies
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 05:34:33 -0700
  ...to cut a hole in the circuit board inside the light assembly in order to get the socket to fit in that location. Any...
• Re: replacement lid for water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:27:10 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-rear-sidemarker-light/sidemarker-assembly-red-lens-l-or-r-321945361-a -- Jim Thompson 84 GL...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:11:06 -0700
  ...spot > in the movement up/down. > > Can anyone describe how the assembly is supposed to operate. My FatMat is > a little troublesome but I...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:53:49 -0700
  ...Quite possibly could be the u-joint assembly, since there are several pinned joints that wear and get sloppy. There are O-rings that...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:04:26 EST
  ...Four different shops have looked at the problem and the collective diagnosis is to replace the axle hub assembly. The guess is that something...
• Re: Discovered my clutch failure reason.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 26 May 2021 11:52:58 -0600
  ...Rebuilt a spare throttle body, and plenum, injectors, runners, hose assembly. > > Waiting for rain to stop before I drop motor. Hey Alistair While You...
• Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:11:49 -0700
  ...from many places. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:43:38 -0700
  ...as usual)? Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Ignition Switch "Su" Power
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:44:02 -0800
  ...should be fine. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Under van battery storage
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 21:32:13 -0700
  ...Worn out Westy -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Brake Pedal Pulse Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:12:17 -0700
  ...Sure have > fixed a lot of pulsing brakes that way. > > Yours, > David > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: electronic cleaners/AFM cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 1 May 1999 13:50:03 -0700
  ...know, good old 95% ethanol or 95% isopropanol works real well as a | cleaner for the carbon track/copper arm assembly in the AFM
• Re: Washer wiper problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:35:36 -0500
  ...Pull off the covers surrounding the steering column, and look into the right side of the switch assembly as you pull back for the...
• stove top burner adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 19:18:01 -0700
  ...I managed to get to the stove top burner assembly by removing the face plate that has the LED panel in it. I lit...
• FS, vanagon carpet, curtain set, wheels, hubcaps, seats, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:19:30 EST
  ...9 pass vanagon full length middle seat -front heater blower/core assembly complete in housing -complete bus overhead a/c system -slider doors, front...
• split thrust shim?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 19:37:51 -0700
  ...The only problem is that one of the shims was split due to a previous engine mis-assembly of the outer thrust washer. I...
• Re: sliding doors
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 17:30:52 -0700
  ...The whole latch assembly is riveted together so I don't know how to fix it. I buy working ones at the junkyard and...
• Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:10:43 -0800
  ...They were certainly no easier to install on the assembly line. > The non-opening wings are one of the two STUPID base model "features...