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• A / C M e l t d o w n in C a p e H a t t e r a s !
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 14:43:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What would you suggest pulling first? I would like to pull the whole a/c unit out, but am unsure of the freon/etc...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics)
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 12 May 2013 03:06:06 -0500
  ...Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? (and some trip pics) > The rear brakes recently checked out great according the shop. i.e. > assembled...
• Re: black box above coil
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 07:57:13 -0700
  Karl, So which one(on an 87) would you pull when doing a compression check and why? thanks gary Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:42:35 -0500
  ...300 ftlbs torque and keep about 20-25 mpg pulling probably 30+ not pulling and the simplicity of a one wire pump! Velma 82diesel...
• Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 May 2017 10:07:48 -0400
  ...so, once the rain stops and I can pull the van out to work on it I’d love to start with any list...
• Re: 4spd to 5spd conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 08:11:09 -0700
  ...here. > > > > 1. "Little engine" will pull Vanagon at 65mph at lower > > rpms. > > > > The 2.1L Wassserboxer CAN pull the vanagon at 65 with a...
• Air Cooled Oil Filter Mount to Case Gasket (021-115-359A)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 10:52:03 -0400
  ...cooler, plus I can't figure out how to pull the oil cooler without pulling the fan housing. Any thoughts? Thanks, Chris Gronski Toronto...
• 90 vanagon > difference between coolant tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 17:27:29 -0700
  ...upon installing the > exhaust heat shield and coolant tank (from my '90), > i noticed that the tank > makes contact witht the AC pulley. i...
• Re: Smoking Dash
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 22 May 2002 08:53:16 -0500
  ...Through the darkness I realized that smoke was coming out of my dash (above the headlight switch) I pulled over and turned the switch...
• Can't Bleed Brakes-84
  Historical mailing list - Jim Bryant
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:25:47 -0600
  ...I pulled both bleeder valves off, removed the incoming line from the brake hose and pushed compressed air through the bottom bleeder, but nothing...
• Re: Down to one key on my key ring....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 13:00:43 -0500
  ...Will be pulling out Thursday >evening after some rest. Been pulling some almost all nighters and dayers >packing up the 20' van. We should...
• Anyone have the VW piston wrist pin puller?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:06:46 -0700
  Does anyone in the Seattle area own one of the specialized tools for pulling the piston wrist pin on a Waterboxer? If you have...
• Re: Horn Troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:32:26 -0400
  ...Just pull the padded horn press, off. It just yanks off. Connect the wires to see if the horn sounds.Most times the trouble...
• Listserv Commands (was 'wiki')
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 08:36:25 -0700
  ...Really it's all in the help files (on how to pull older articles) If I post it here directly.. you'll all run...
• Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000
  Guys, I've had some problems shifting lately, so I pulled my shifter apart. I found the lower ball half disentigrated and since I...
• Re: Thanks, Bob..re Westphalian hatch fix...pvc pipe hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:10:08 EDT
  ...NET writes: > When at first they didn't succeed, they only > pulled harder. It wasn't long after that that I put two heavy...
• 85 engine tranny available
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:49:30 -0600
  I have an ‘85 1.9 w tranny pulled out available in Calgary. It runs fine but has suffered from Vanagon syndrome. Is it...
• Thanks for the Washington/Smithsonian info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:57:19 +0000
  ...I hope to pull this off this spring! Jim
• Re: Fwd: air intake snorkel hose
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:09:06 -0400
  At 08:51 PM 6/25/2012, mark drillock wrote: >Inline engine T3 vehicles have the snorkel on the left, pulling from the Thanks...
• list members in New Mexico.
  Historical mailing list - robby kilborn
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 18:39:37 -0700
  Are any of you list readers in New Mexcio? Just pulled into Truth or Consequences, heading to Alburquerque. Would be nice to meet some...
• Re: Rear Wiper Motor Not Wiping
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:15:47 -0700
  ...Rear wiper Tom, pull the trim panel and take a look at the linkage. IIRC it's such that it could be over center...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 24 May 2010 15:22:33 -0700
  I'd pull the plugs and try turning it by hand. I'd think that should tell you pretty quick if the bottom end...
• Re: a new thread
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:58:33 EST
  my vanagon came with 4 mercedes hubcaps and a weird light pull/switch thingy installed under the heater controls, i have no idea what...
• Re: Left-hand mirror
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 14:58:22 -0700
  When the stud pulls out, drill a hole straight through where the stud was and replace it with a bolt. Mike '84 GL '58...
• Re: New to list - need info on camber and toe, water outlet cover
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 14:17:34 -0700
  > Another personal foul fro a foul former DMV CLERK!!!!!!!!!!!! pull some strings and get the tiico legal in CA.... matthew
• Re: can a bad shock cause sag?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 17:16:01 -0600
  "pull up and it stays up. i know i know.. hehe" Joe .... hate to admit it Joe .... you're a better man than I...
• Leak at oil pressure switch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Williams
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:32:32 -0700
  Is there any way to tighten the oil pressure switch (on rear of engine) on a '87 Vanagon 2.1 without pulling the engine...
• FS van in pensacola
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 18:27:34 -0600
  ...it's NOT under Vanagons, it's under Unspecified Volkswagens (where you get to pull down and choose the model you want to search...
• Jugs came off:-(
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:32:06 -0800
  ...Do I have to pull the engine to get them back together? Jere
• Syncro crank seal
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:17:40 -0500
  Hi All, I'm having trouble finding the part # for the special syncro crank seal that resides behind the fan pulley. Does anyone have...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Joel
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 17:19:38 -0800
  On my 91 Jetta the instructions read to pull out the cold start knob on startup and push it back in when the temp...
• Unfixable 86 Washers, again
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:32:57 -0700
  ...next step...I find when pulling stalk to run washers .... it will run the sweep or two of the wipers only if the washer...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:59:34 -0700
  ...Pick up a garage door pull > handle > > or whatever you want to use as a pull handle. The poly garage door pull > > handle is...
• Fixed my wiper arm on my lunch break!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 19 May 2009 14:16:26 -0500
  ...glaring at me, waiting for me to get the time to pull the dash and install the $$$ wiper arm shaft assembly to replace the...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 May 2009 13:03:31 -0700
  ...through the instrument cluster cutout, pull stereo, unplug above mentioned accessory outlet, unhook glove box retaining strap, pull the 4 screws on the ends...
• Re: Eurovan Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:23:50 EDT
  ...I didn't replace my belt until 120,000 miles, and then only because one of the pulleys was making noise. I did the...
• stuck syncro throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:51:29 -0600
  ...I tried pushing and pulling and finally the rubber broke and the long metal coil inside pulled out. I can't get the piece...
• Re: Broken bolt on torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:52:47 -0700
  Craig, Pulling the transmission is definitely easier, unless... your trying to do it in your driveway with limited ground clearance. Let me know if...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:43:23 -0500
  ...After hitting the road for about > 1/2 mile yesterday, I smelled gas and pulled over. With engine running, I > could SEE gas dripping...
• Re: Back to Texas but only running on 3 - FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:44:53 -0500
  ...I was following Stan's advice by switching the > injectors and once I pulled and switched them the engine started running > normally again. Maybe...
• Add a Room
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 6 Feb 2020 11:01:20 -0500
  ...We like it connected to the van, the flexibility with pull up awnings and bathtub floor. https://www.busdepot.com/details/addaroom/ However, we...
• Re: Temp II Sensor Release
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:17:15 -0700
  ...Does one push the release clip - or pull the release clip - to > unlock and free the connector. > > Having a problem getting it loose and...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 16:14:08 -0700
  It's been a while for me on that job, but won't a proper size Pittman arm puller work? I may not be...
• Re: Relay #4 - what does it do?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 19:41:29 -0700
  ...I pulled it and drove the van around the neighbourhood and nothing bad happened! =) But I didn't try to use the AC or...
• Re: End play (was: Siezed pancake on table)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:38:32 -0500
  ...Grab the crank pulley with both hands and push pull. Does it go thunk thunk and move half an inch? garbage. Does it not...
• some question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 13:33:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...The gear shifter won't slide in and out of gear, it wants to be pulled out and pushed in. Any ideas? 2. I...
• Re: Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list - Austin Becker
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 17:05:45 -0500
  ...to the driver's seat (the spring should pull the throttle lever back to closed, pull on the string to open it and acclerate...
• Re: Diesel alternator
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 17:45:51 -0500
  The wasserboxer and Golf/Jetta's share the same alternator, except the pulley. See: http://volksweb.relitech.com/90alt.htm The diesel alternator has...
• Re: How to Remove center caps on Carat wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 19:48:57 -0500
  ...but if i don't have to pull the wheel > that would be great. > anyone? > thanks in advance, > jesse > 89 carat with new engine...
• 85 Vanagon GL Lights Issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric M. Spletzer
  Tue, 3 May 2005 10:44:16 -0700
  ...When I come back out, my lights won't turn on UNLESS I pull the switch for the brights/flashers back. I had to...
• Re: On the road and need some help
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:48:35 -0500
  ...Pull the connector from one injector at a time - same thing, if you pull one and little change, that's the bad one. If...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 20:49:28 -0600
  ...The standard puller would not fit as the holes are smaller. The black hubcaps I have are genuine VW and fit great. They also...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 May 2008 - Special issue (#2008-531)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 18 May 2008 05:34:44 EDT
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them out, your windows will...
• Re: Tip needed on accessing license plate bulb
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:54:56 -0700
  ...I took off two screws and then tried to gently pull on the plastic cover to get it off. I was unsuccessful. I would...
• Re: Query about knob on '60
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 17:08:45 -0400
  out enough about it to drive it but there's two knobs to pull like chokes on either side of a twist knob below...
• Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:30:44 EST
  ...You will be much better off to pull the motor now and do it right. You will need to use a spring compressor to...
• Re: .457 SA five speed tranny for an overdrive 5th gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 08:05:44 EDT
  ...First gear is found by pushing down, pull left and pull back. Like going to reverse but pulling back. I like this shifting because...
• Crank Pulley-Off!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 13:14:28 -0400
  ...Don't be fooled, I realize that the pulley is staring you right in the face, but I had to drop the rear tin...
• Re: Driving In Canada
  Historical mailing list - Scott & Barb Stothers
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:32:02 -0500
  I live up here and have been driving an '80 and '91 Vanagon for over 11 years and never been pulled over. Even driving...
• Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 17:20:19 -0800
  ...Pull hard enough to pull it out. >6-When stud is removed; rest, have a beer. Look at the way the bolt emerges >from...