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• RE: Keeping it cool, simple
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 12:32:35 -0800
  ...Took 2 dryer vent hoses and using proper sized pinapple cans with both ends cut out, duct-taped the hose/can assembly to the...
• Re: vanagon crash pics!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 5 May 1999 02:40:58 +0200
  ...You see, VW do Brazil stopped the production of the Fusca (Bug) in 1986, but demands were so high that they started the assembly...
• Re: new horns saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 21:07:58 -0600
  ...I thought about > replacing the relay, or the whole horn assembly a while ago, and was looking > in manuals about how to do it...
• bunch of vanagon parts for sale, body/int.,mechanical, camper stuff, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:51:19 EDT
  ...all vans) (have a pair, or singles) -complete fiberglass camper poptop assembly (make your hardtop into a poptop) -chrome or painted metal rear bumpers...
• Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:33:23 -0500
  ...They also sell the probe assembly for fairly cheap ( ~$10?). Of course, if your expansion tank is actually half empty, then the little boy...
• cheap parts vans available in So. Cal.
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:00:06 -0400
  ...on these or trade for a complete 2.1 liter engine assembly that doesn't leak and a torque converter. I need to get...
• c.v. joint removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:41:40 EST
  ...Can I just unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with out having to remove the the 46mm axle nut...
• 93 Eurovan Fire Update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
  ...That includes brake lines, master cylinder, wiper motor and assembly, all hoses (heater and A/C), rear heater control, clutch slave cylinder, gear shift...
• 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
  So before removing the driver side rocker arm assembly, I noticed that a valve spring at cylinder #2 appeared overly compressed. After reseating the...
• Re: It Baffles Science (Door lock edition)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 9 May 2010 17:50:07 -0700
  ...There were no issues found > external to the latch assembly, and the inside of the mechanism didn't > show any signs of trouble, either...
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 13:00:35 EST
  ...If you have ever had the steering/ignition lock assembly apart, you must realize that there are numerous ways to defeat it with the...
• Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:17:03 EDT
  All- I've been perusing the archives looking for info on obtaining a replacement Projektzwo fog light assembly (a Hella-made item) - noticed that...
• Doka needs help...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:05:41 -0800
  ...how I can adjust the front without removing the box (with the whole front linkage assembly)? issue2: it seems to me the shift rod...
• Re: Seattle Vanagon Transmission Service Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:45:52 +0000
  ...Outside of the clutch itself a bad clutch fork assembly can cause a quick failure or clutch chattering and oil contamination will also do...
• Re: 1981 Brake Caliper Decision
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:03:21 -0700
  ...The Bentley does > cover this but the diagram is not exactly clear on re-assembly. Once that > was corrected, all better. > jon > > -- Neil n...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:38:52 -0800
  ...water_pump.htm -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Canadian Picking up a FedEx'd Vanagon Part in US.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:35:34 -0700
  ...mcneely > > ---- neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> I may not have been clear. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
• Re: quick trip report, SW Van isle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 11:07:42 -0700
  ...port-renfrew/ > > > alistair > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Pan
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:07:43 -0400
  ...http://vanagon.eu/ -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Rusted hydraulic clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:51:39 -0700
  ...vendor sites. > > > Tom > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:40:31 -0700
  ...But that's obviously a "shot in the dark" guess. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81...
• Re: the 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:36:33 -0700
  ...You can slide the whole seat assembly in on the rails facing backwards and then the belt still works. This slightly reduces the foot...
• Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:58:49 -0700
  I suspect that Joann's would be a good place to start. Ohterwise, you can make your own (Bob would...): http://blog.modernmechanix.com...
• Henry ford and the Germany VW Factory
  Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:56:05 -0800
  ...his words, im sure, as the millionth Beetle rolled off >>the >>assembly line in the late 60's, surpassing production of the Model >>T...
• Re: "Bird Nest" Air Filter
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 09:47:16 PDT
  ...will I have to replace >the entire "bird nest" as an assembly? It was installed by your VW dealer. The "bird nest" is part...
• Re: Anyone know where water tank plug can be found?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 9 May 1995 12:21:25 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I discovered > that in order to replace it, at that time, I would have had to replace the > whole sink drain assembly (really stupid...
• Thank you
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 00:42:56 -0500
  ...The plug goes on the valve assembly, for curiosities sake does = anyone know how much a new one is? I'm guessing $2.00...
• Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:12:30 -0700
  ...the nut goes on only so far and then the whole assembly starts to turn. I would have thought I would have had the...
• Re: Locks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 10:32:12 -0700
  ...other locks! WRONG! You have to get to the steering lock assembly. Unless you have the wierd two-arm puller like in the Bentley...
• Re: Transmission parts......
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 19:34:31 -0500
  ...My 2nd gear has 33 teeth on it and I also need the slider and hub assembly. Thank you for your time, and effort...
• Re: Locking Gascaps
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 11:26:16 EDT
  ...pieces thoroughly, then giving it a spritz of LPS-1 upon assembly will keep it functioning quite well. Giving it a shot of the...
• Re: U-Joints?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 07:38:50 EST
  ...My only suggestion would be to at least take the assembly to a drive line shop to be properly balanced after the driveshaft is...
• Re: tail lamp upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 15:26:42 -0400
  ...A lot dimmer. > second, it is known that the brighter light WILL melt the taillight > assembly. I ran a brighter light for a while...
• Re: [T2] Need a torque value, please
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 15:36:12 -0800
  ...heads, similar to CV joint bolts. > > > > Does anybody know the proper assembly torque for these bolts? I can't seem > > to find it in...
• Re: I am selling my Customized T2 73 Bus due to my Vanagon's needs...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 1 May 2003 12:04:12 -0400
  ...I do not have time or room any more :( > because of my current VANAGON. > > I used a dipstick assembly from a VANAGON to cure...
• Parting out advice
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 19:32:06 -0400
  ...Seems a damned shame on some of these parts, They look so new and beautiful...like the pedal assembly or the steering shaft. Hate...
• Re: Friday - ANother Reason to love Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:32:37 -0800
  ...http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U87SetZ -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
• Question RE installing late radiator into 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:03:45 -0500
  ...I'm told a good upgrade would be to put a late model radiator and fan assembly in the diesel to handle the extra...
• Re: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:06 -0800
  ...recommend it highly -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 21 May 2012 17:18:25 -0700
  ...so, what lube? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Coolant pipes replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:45:06 -0700
  ...VW's decision to use rigid pipe probably had as much to do with cost and ease of assembly as anything else. Their tacit...
• Re: Suggestions for heater housing repair product needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 13:08:23 EST
  ...up and > re-drilled so I can firmly reattach the whole assembly. I've seen > plastic repairs made that are very durable and seem...
• Re: coolent bleed valve on 84GL 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:27:44 -0700
  ...The nipple on the bleed has broken on me before and I >> replaced >> the whole assembly. Further looking at this old assembly seemed to...
• Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Aug 2019 16:17:43 -0400
  ...I’ve attached a sound clip of the engine running again after our repair of the rocker assembly and replacement of the four push...
• Re: the mysterious flash of the coolant light
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 29 May 2012 09:21:46 -0700
  ...A sudden electrical surge can trigger the blinker > > > circuit in the gauge. > > > > > > > > -- > > Neil n > > > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: vanagon vent shade/wind deflector URL
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 22:28:57 -0800
  ...Let me know if this sounds anything like the > instructions that came with your set. > > "Assembly without drilling. > To begin installation of the draft...
• Re: 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Sat, 2 Dec 95 21:15:31 PST
  ...Can you tell me more about the transmission failure? Do you know which part of the 3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly cracked? Happy "Anniversary...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 May 1996 14:39:30 -0500
  ...I have some play in the wheel tire assembly when unweighted. Checked for loose nuts and balljoints. The play seems to be in the...
• Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:48:39 +0100
  ...It looks like the flywheel of an 'KZ' engine, but modified to meet the dimensions of the clutch assembly. If you are able to...
• 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 08:55:53 PST
  ...There was one adjuster turned all the way in! I wish I saw that when I put the rocker assembly back on. My idle...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:30:20 -0500
  ...pull up >the shifter boot, and loosen the two 10mm nuts that attach the shifter >assembly to the car, then slide the oval-shaped...
• Where is Poznan?
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:39:38 -0700
  ...Where is Poznan? I have never herd of that assembly plant. I thought all Syncro T3's were built in Gaz Austria? According to...
• How do I go about prepping a tranny for re-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:53:15 -0700
  To all those who are technically inclined. I have my porsche transaxle labeled and apart. The case is pretty dirty/greasy outside/inside. What...
• Re: stereos that fit
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 19:00:21 -0700
  ...it fits just fine, though the rear of the unit sits on the air handler assembly (some folks may not like that), sans a...
• Re: Instrument cluster.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:01:27 -0400
  At 01:52 PM 6/12/2002, mike ingle wrote: >I popped the dash, the black plastic holding the clock assembly has become >brittle...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 22:18:47 -0400
  ...Bentley! Install the piston in the sleeve and >>> then attach the assembly to the rod? This is another reason I've not >>> bothered with...
• Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:38:21 -0700
  ...Mark Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hi Mark, > nice to see your comments. > I concur. >...................... > re Don's comments .. > "slip-shod assembly procedures..mainly bolting...
• Re: High beam
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:44:17 EDT
  ...Chris, I have a few of them. $75 + $15 S&H. >>>>>>>>I am needing the inner (Smaller of the two) left head light assembly...
• Re: But My Van Isn't Worth That Much!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 06:35:10 -0500
  ...It just is not the same as an > assembly line motor. > > I know that my 912 motor shows some 26 hours for a flat...
• Re: Power Steering Boots and Back-up Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:20:51 EST
  ...I reconsidered this dodge and, for good reason, I decided to remove the rack and pinion assembly to do the work at the bench...