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• Re: Waterpump replacement on '88?
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 02:43:10 -0400
  ...I've heard from one listee that they did remove the pulley. I didn't want to get into that. You are right the...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie / NO PS.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:26:49 -0700
  ...I would get the pulleys from a rabbit >and install those. All you need is the alternator - right? If so the >rabbit pulleys will...
• Battered and beaten heads (graphic pix. NSFS - Not Safe For Shop)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 5 May 2016 16:31:38 -0400
  ...I start pulling the heads, (you're thinking, "Oh, here it comes, you pulled the barrel out"), nope, just missed that too. We'll...
• Re: SA van images
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:23:28 -0500
  ...SA van images AB, I pulled a set of these controls from an A3 Jetta. Near as I can figure, all one has to...
• Re: Trailer Hitch for Vanagons FS Valley Mfg. CO. Version.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 14:49:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...I got it used at a U-pull it yard for 50 bucks. Tongue weight is 500lbs., and towing weight is 1500lbs., I believe...
• Re: E-brake adventures
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 04 Aug 1997 20:14:17 -0700
  At 09:48 PM 8/5/97 -0500, you wrote: > >Anyway, when parking, I pulled on the parking brake like I usually do and...
• Re: Does anyone know how to replace the accelerator cable??!!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 22:28:36 -0400
  ...I connected the new cable to the 12 gauge wire and had my nine year old apprentice mechanic pull on the wire from the...
• Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 14:26:43 -0700
  ...A recent article in the SF Chronicle claimed that part of the reason was to combat terrorism; those trucks pulling hazardous materials supposedly undergo...
• Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:12:51 -0400
  ...put the vw emblem back into your > steering wheel (thats not how you pull the pad anyway) and pull off the lower > steering column...
• Re: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:21:33 -0700
  By pulling the ashtray and the radio out�I could get sufficient access to the back of the old switch to get it out...
• Re: Ramona Rests
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 11:11:17 -0300
  ...seasoned advice!!!! >Thanks, all* Rachel & Ramona too! > I thought you could pull the generator without dropping the engine, you need a large wrench/socket...
• '81 Vanagon cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 08:55:02 -0500
  ...I just pulled the engine and all related FI stuff. If I can't sell it by 9/1, I'll pull the tranny...
• Re: Re Banging Noise
  Historical mailing list - Uncle Traveling Eric
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:54:46 -0400
  ...I dunno what exactly was wrong but I pulled off the rear wheels, pulled the drums, cleaned them, and loosened the rear brakes a...
• Re: Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Fri, 5 May 2000 23:19:14 -0700
  Dave, All new no trim moldings would run over $350 plus all the windows would have to be pulled. For those wishing to farm...
• Transmission mystery
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 20:45:22 EDT
  ...to pull it out of first when I come to a stop or it will either stall the engine or try to pull the...
• low compression
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:25:49 EDT
  ...I will be pulling my engine in a few days so I was wondering if anyone has any advice for a novice vw owner...
• how to tell if water pump bearings are going.....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 07:34:46 -0500
  ...in the water pump" ....Now i did the pulley test, where you grab the pump pulley and see if there is any play, and...
• Re: '88 Westy poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:38:12 -0800
  ...What an awful job to pull out the bits & pieces and clean it up. Be very careful not to cut the black rubber seal...
• Recommended reference book? ('84 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Henryson
  Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:51:10 -0500
  ...We are going to have the driver's side camper panel repaired--it is rusted to oblivion--but I'll be pulling out the...
• Re: alternator pulley removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 13:26:31 -0500
  ...came up empty for a method of taking >> off the >> alternator pulley with the alternator off the engine. I'm afraid of >> bending >> the...
• Re: Steering Wheel Rasp
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:57:48 -0700
  ...Unscrew that and pull from 3 and 9 o'clock, directly toward yourself, rocking the pressure and the wheel will pop off. My bet...
• More interesting ECU observations
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:44:05 -0800
  ...261 200 284/285) Of course, we pulled the thing apart. As most folks know, there are at least three versions of the ECUs...
• Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:38:06 EDT
  ...put the vw emblem back into your > steering wheel (thats not how you pull the pad anyway) and pull off the > lower > steering column...
• Go westy throttle body post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Mar 2022 12:30:45 -0800
  Hi, Pulled throttle body from my salvaged burned out van purchase. Pics etc here https://shufti.blog/2022/03/06/vanagon-quick-autopsy-of...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:34:19 -0700
  You nailed it Richard - you are gaining on Eric mighty lead for the inaugural Vanagon List Optimist of the year Award. Thanks for making...
• Fuel pump fuse -''88 Gs,
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:45:24 -0500
  ...Need to pull the fuse and do some testing. An assistance would be appeciated! Thanks, John
• Re: Removing Heater Cover Plate
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:51:58 -0800
  ...right at the shifter? just pull it out straight... yes.. it's a bit scary but it's only way to take it out
• Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 15:20:16 -0400
  I've got to pull two upper ball joints which are just spinning (have the bolts half out) and no Pickel fork. Any suggestions...
• Re: Power lock amperage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:04:18 -0500
  You must have a bad switch , actuator or wire in the door jam should be pulling 0 locked or unlocked. check the drivers door...
• that rear defogger question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Dec 2011 13:25:08 -0800
  ...had to pull a bit more to find it. alistair
• Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:11:52 -0400
  At 07:56 PM 4/20/2010, Tom Buese wrote: >I am assuming plastic can be easily pulled w/o dismantling the entire >wiper...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:55:01 EDT
  hey Guys I forgot one My old 51 standard bug had cable brakes and when you pulled the E brake it locked all four...
• Vanagon Vs. Ugly Bush
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 24 May 2009 15:57:15 -0400
  ...Who will win? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkwNMnDYrM Greg 82 Westy "Shrub Puller"
• Re: help! vanagon engine rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 22:08:49 GMT
  Pulled off rec.vw.H2O, this is the newest vanagon with leaks I've seen, sounds like a good candidate for the list too...
• Water Pump Price?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 12:46:51 EST
  ...Discovered a water leak at the pulley shaft of my 84, anyone have an estimated price for the pump as well as a "fair...
• Re Pulls to Right
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:52:10 -0700
  Maybe your '84 just wants to move to Texas. If you're worried about it, you could try making a tax decuctable donation to...
• Re: a simple question
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 04:42:56 EST
  Pull towards you to activate the front washers and 3 swipes of the wiper. Pushing forward activates the rear wiper and washers in those...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 17:06:37 -0800
  Or, you might go to a windshield repair shop and buy a "universal" black strip to replace your "shot" one. William 86 GL
• Re: 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 17:11:35 -0500
  ...I haven't a clue to the cost involved in pulling the engine and shipping it to Ca. why, do you want it. regards...
• Re: To All Tiico Owners: Solutions To Every Tiico Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 22:51:29 +1300
  Well-said!! But you still won't pull me away from my Subaru engine... care to say why you don't like them?
• can a bad shock cause sag?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 21:27:11 +0000
  can worn out shock cause a sag? seems i push down and it just sticks there pull up and it stays up. i know...
• ECU 022D FS
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 17:33:23 -0500
  ...Just pulled one out of a good running '90 parts Van that I bought this morning.... interested parties please e-mail... JonR Amherst, NH
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Hockin
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:36:52 -0700
  ...Try this one: "If you're gonna keep riding my ass, at least pull on my hair". Kirk
• Re: westy water tank pump...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 11:56:26 -0400
  ...At less than $30, they're not worth trying to pull apart and fix, either. Geza
• Re: Syncro bus ad from South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:00:37 -0800
  I wish all Vanagons came with this 2.5 engine, http://www.volksfolks.org/gallery/commercials/international/za/fireengine.html then we could pull...
• Re: WAS: Syncro-Envy!-Now FS in Austin
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 7 Sep 2008 16:24:31 -0600
  I have a rolled 85 Syncro from which I've been pulling parts or years, so I think the answer is......at least one...
• Re: I gotta tranny... what is the gearing? no codes
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:27:34 -0500
  Chris S wrote: > Might want to make sure ignition is off first. :-) It's a lot easier to pull the plugs, too. Heheheheheh Mike
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:44:29 -0800
  ...Alistair, he's 'a bent sense 'o humour that lad has. Pullin' yer leg he is. Angus Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA www.wordless...
• Re: Denver U-pull-it update
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:19:19 +0000
  ...I'd buy one for $50 if someone wants to pull them. The cabinet between stove and back cabinet looks usable. The water tank...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:53:39 -0500
  Roger, Yes, it will stop firing, and I pulled the muffler off a bit ago and it had fired enough to black the shinny...
• Re: Over Torque Crank Bolt Damage Threads? Gas Jetta engine in Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 11:32:43 -0800
  ...The sprocket (timing belt pulley) appeared fine as did key way in crank snout. There were no related issues prior. Neil. On 12/1...
• Re: Tricks to ball joint removal without Pickel fork?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 21:41:31 -0400
  ...Thanks! -craig On Jul 3, 2013, at 8:49 PM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > I used a pitman arm puller...
• Clutch Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:41:51 -0400
  ...I finally was able to pull the tranny (I was a virgin) with the help of my nephew. Two is way better than one...
• leaking oil pump gasket or bolts
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 17:19:05 -0800
  Hello- Is there anyway of getting at the oil pump cover bolts or the cover itself without pulling the engine on a syncro? background...
• Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 14:37:40 -0500
  ...If the we continue to pull out in front of the other guy because we're in a hurry or continue to display the...
• Re: Removing BA6 - completely
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:28:37 EDT
  ...Easier than pulling the tank."> > Good for saving time. I probably should have mentioned that my method serves as an opportunity to lube the...
• Re: heater switch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:33:53 -0700
  ...But be careful pullign them, that can be stuck on. Dont pull on the knob, but rather the shaft and use a controlled pul...
• Re: Help! Need VW diesel shop in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 11:45:38 -0800
  ...I pulled the vaccum pump, and it's fine. The oil pump also spins freely. After further inspection, I found some metal shavings around...
• Re: Was Bumpersticker..Driving habits..something..Now..how about this "habit"?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:07:10 -0700
  ...Also I might mention one shouldn't expect a loaded truck to pull over and stop for you to pass on a 6-plus...
• Re: What is it with hirschmann antennae?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Aug 2015 14:06:22 -0700
  ...It's supposed to screw down so vandals can't pull it up and break it off, but it doesn't, it just spins...