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• Re: Adventurewagen Hi-top camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:31:34 -0700
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy multivan (aka Weekender) ----- Original Message ----- From: Ward Smith <wsmith@SAN.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:22:36 +0000
  ...Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote:  Yes, I still have the Multivan and the starter is still doing great! Latrical (California Alternator and Starter...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:42:01 -0800
  ...All Syncros sold in Canada and the USA had the square "multivan" lights. DoKa will have 245 in the VIN - 254 is a passenger...
• Re: Newbie has Westie & Vanagon Questions.
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 29 May 1998 17:07:42 EDT
  ...Decide which kind you want, 7 passenger, Carat (rear facing seats & table), Multivan (rearfacing seats, table, and rear cabinets, pop-top), Syncro (AWD), Westfalia...
• shoulder belts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 04:47:05 +0000
  ...I did it on the easy (passenger) side of my multivan and will be repeating the process on the hard side of the rear...
• Re: my first cooling system scare
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:04:58 -0800
  ...Bitter cold can sure bring out weaknesses in mechanical systems. -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:03:37 -0700
  ...Rescue Squad > :::http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm ::: :::'91 Multivan > :::Top o' Northern Michigan :::KC8ZFN Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels...
• Re: Newbie WANTS an H2O Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 01:15:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This model is called the Vanagon Multivan and was only available in 1990 & 1991. Drivetrain wise you can choose between the 4 speed manual...
• Re: Tristar Prices (couldnt agree more.. what the market will bear it shall)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 00:50:05 PST
  ...ride and I even changed the skylight and the stickers) 90 Multivan 91 Mulitvan 87 parts.. and a dog who sheds. blahblah >From: pensioner...
• Re: 91 GL Running hot still...what next?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:31:07 -0600
  ...this helps, > > Regards, > > John Meeks > > Top of Lower Michigan > > 91 Westfalia MultiVan > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 21:10:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Other Vanagons with this seating style included the 90 & 91 Multivan & Carat with medium gray velour upholstery with pinstripes & little squares and basic Vanagon...
• Re: Some Engine Conversions (fomerly "TO WATERBOXER OR NOT"??)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 18:39:37 -0800
  ...A '91 Multivan with a Eurospec 2.0 L which was (after smogging) >upgraded with a bit more aggressive cam. > >2. An '86 with...
• Re: Thoughts on 2000 eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Kris Seago
  Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:02:32 -0500
  ...years? > >> > >> Cheers, > >> Harry > > A buddy of mine had one of their Multivans and that VR6 got him 20MPG > > with the AC on and doing...
• Re: Fake campers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:53:21 -0500
  ...see a > > vanagon Westy "camper" that turns out to be a multivan (no camping > > equipment, just poptop) � or another "westy" that had camping equipment...
• Re: ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 22:34:48 -0500
  ...Tim Marciniak 90 Multivan
• A has-been no longer!
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 15 Jun 1997 20:37:38 -0700
  ...80s Weekender, or finding and installing the hardware for a Carat/Multivan backward facing theatre seat is the answer. Suggestions/discussion please! BTW: I...
• Re: [Syncro] FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY. - Pics -
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:04:38 -0700
  ...205R14 > I have added the opera seat to get the Multivan seating and extra > interior lights. > > It had 92K miles when I bought it...
• Re: Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:05:27 -0700
  ...This happened once before >> when >>> I first got my 90 Multivan. I changed to 20W50 and it has been fine for >> a >>> year. (By...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:56:04 -0800
  ...5.9% 44 WLE > 5.9% 44 Carat > 2.0% 15 Multivan > 1.9% 14 Camper > 38.5% 287 Camper GL > 0.1% 1...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:41:26 -0600
  ...5.9% 44 WLE > 5.9% 44 Carat > 2.0% 15 Multivan > 1.9% 14 Camper > 38.5% 287 Camper GL > 0.1% 1...
• Re: Mod keeps your fridge lit while driving.
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:52:09 -0400
  ...Fridge-Vent- :::> :::windshield197.htm* :::> ::: :::> :::-- :::> :::John Meeks :::> ::: :::> :::Vanagon Rescue Squad :::> :::http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm :::> ::: :::> :::'91 Multivan :::> :::Top o' Northern Michigan :::> :::KC8ZFN :::>
• Re: Coolant Leak from Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Thu, 14 May 1998 15:02:38 -0500
  ...Thank you in advance! Jorge 1990 Westy Vanagon Multivan, 56K -------- REPLY, End of original message --------
• Re: Full Westy vs
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:45:52 -0400
  ...into another<br>discussion on the the terms "Weekender" "Basic Westy", "Multivan, etc - the<br>list has been through that.<br>><br>> Thanks,<br...
• Re: How I filled 1.9 with coolant, was; Roadside BREAKDOWN...Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 20:44:21 -0600
  ...How the heck did you discover this technique "by > accident" ?? Idle minds want to know ;-) > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad...
• Re: Starter review 4 years later
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:36:49 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > > Yes, I still have the Multivan and the starter is still doing great! Latrical > (California Alternator and Starter...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:38:38 -0500
  ...Good luck with whatever course you choose to salvage your treasure :-) John Meeks '91 Multivan 250k miles Stock 2.1 http://www.vanagonauts.com...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:09 -0400
  ...John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN On Mon, Oct 26...
• Re: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:53:16 -0700
  A Weekender will seat seven with the addition of one rear-facing seat from a MultiVan and still leave the table operable. There is...
• Re: Exhaust Pipe Question / No Question for Me
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:51:17 -0400
  ...In fact I will make a whole lot more money selling you a $25 genuine VW Multivan cup holder. instead of the virtually identical...
• Re: Operating temp question/Boston Bob's solution?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 14:36:30 -0900
  ...Kevin Kusmider > <harvest@FREDERICKMD.COM> writes: > > Happy Holidays everyone, > > > My '90 multivan runs cold.....Is there a problem that can arise from not > running...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 21:33:24 -0800
  On 26 Mar 2003 at 21:19, John Rodgers wrote: > populuxe wrote: > > >bently manual says my 90 multivan 4speed manual trans will retain 1...
• Stats Galore ... Who's Who in Vanagons (water-cooled 2.1 liter)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 12:42:27 -0500 (CDT)
  ...91 Vanagon GL Herb Harmison F1.HAH@IASTATE.EDU -91 Vanagon Multivan Kevin Disse KDISSE@DETROITLAKES.CFA.ORG *91 Vanagon Tristar Double- Brett Delaney...
• Trip to VW Factory and engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:44:59 -0700
  ...But after the tour I wouldn't mind having a new T4 Multivan. It was like a spiritual trip to reach this Mecca of...
• Re: Thoughts on 2000 eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:46:39 -0700
  ...years? > >>>> > >>>> Cheers, > >>>> Harry > >>> A buddy of mine had one of their Multivans and that VR6 got him 20MPG > >>> with the AC on and doing...
• Re: coolant type--i give up
  Historical mailing list - populuxe
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:22:41 -0600
  ...he gave me a very good deal considering i could drive it away and dust off the cob webs--90 multivan westfalia. other than...
• Re: Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:24:33 -0700
  ...ID like the fuel line in the >> engine compartment? >> >> 90 Vanagon Multivan >> >> Tim >> > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' > 1986...
• Re: Call for volunteers: VANAGON RESCUE SQUAD
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 9 Nov 2003 09:22:04 -0800
  ...John Meeks Top of Lower Michigan 91 Westfalia MultiVan Robert 1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg _________________________________________________________________ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 23:02:28 -0500
  ...Good Luck, -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Greg K.
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:54:00 -0500
  ...This model was called a Multivan in Europe in 1988 as shown in the Spanish Vanagon brochure on my web site. It is a...
• Vanagon No. 19
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:29:21 -0400
  ...I also knew that my camping days are finished, so where as the Multivan is great, I really don't need it. In the...
• Eurovan Bentley Manual Deal UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:49:06 -0500
  ...1992-1999 > >Gasoline, Diesel, TDI, 50cylinder and VR6 including MultiVan and CV > Camper, > >by Volkswagen of America. "Professional format" covers virtually > everything > >except Winnebago...
• Re: 89 rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:34:36 -0700
  ...Available from > Napa and CarQuest flaps > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Stock 2.1 250k miles > > http://www.vanagonauts.com > Vanagon Rescue Squad > iPhone and...
• Re: Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 05:57:37 EST
  ...Carat and Multivan benches found in vehicles with plastic side panels are bolted the same as the bus Weekender benches but have a steel...
• Re: vanagon digital clock repair
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:46:32 -0700
  ...I have a '91 Multivan. Has anyone got a decent > picture > of the digital clock or some great advice on getting this fixed? > > The...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:20:14 -0700
  ...Hatch-mounted carrying rack? When I bought my '90 Westy Multivan, the dealer was selling a rack that mounted on the back hatch and...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 01:13:29 -0600
  ...most of them would wilt in the 100F with humidity that you folks live in every summer. >> > >> James >> Ottawa, ON >> '91 Multivan Westfalia (Weekender) >> > >
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 29 May 2004 15:15:24 EDT
  In a message dated 5/29/2004 8:06:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, clark10006@COX.NET writes: > . It doesn't seem that it...
• T5 sighting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 12:22:41 +1100
  ...naturally it was a white one...;) I had previously seen a Multivan on display at the 2003 Sydney Motor Show however the Transporters have...
• Re: 2000 Eurovan at local dealership
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 09:28:05 -0800
  ...To get a Carat (multivan) style interior with a pop-top, I would have to spend at least $37K or more! I can buy...
• Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 16:35:00 PST
  ...of wisdom and experience. > >Thanks, > >Joel >89 vw 4x4 >Cinnabar Red Multivan >Rachacha NY > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Talk to your friends online with Yahoo...
• Re: Auxilary battery
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:24:29 -0700
  ...90 Multivan Debra Clark Santee, California clark10006@cox.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard A. Jones" <Jones@COLORADO.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:28:00 -0500
  ...the window. >>>> The later one (I think when in Europe the Multivan was introduced, with >>>> plastic interior and fold-out table that you know...
• Re: General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:14:23 -0700
  ...This was in a stock '91 Multivan (low clearance) w/ 14" rims and street tires. It had difficulty with deepish sand and hills with...
• Re: Thoughts on 2000 eurovans
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:50:34 -0700
  ...years? >> >>>> >> >>>> Cheers, >> >>>> Harry >> >>> A buddy of mine had one of their Multivans and that VR6 got him 20MPG >> >>> with the AC on and doing...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:35 -0400
  ...This of course with the belt re-installed and the reservoir filled. > > John Meeks > '91 Multivan > Northern Michigan > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts...
• Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 May 1998 21:28:11 CDT
  ...All Vanagon w/ center seat, EXCEPT Camper/Multivan 1980-1989 Model Years AUTOMATIC 3-POINT LEFT CENTER SEAT BELT, RETROFIT INSTALLATION ********************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers...
• FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY.
  Historical mailing list - Cort, Joel
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:41:59 -0400
  ...205R14 I have added the opera seat to get the Multivan seating and extra interior lights. It had 92K miles when I bought it...
• Re: Tips on making space under Westfalia swivel seat usable?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:14:15 -0500
  ...seat mechanisms from a fellow list member to install in my > Multivan. I am anxious to get them in before spring. Does anyone have...
• more stoopid statz: location - Ferrun countries :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 04 Apr 97 21:09:02 CST
  ...FR TOULOUSE 80 Vanagon Camper Helmut Zeidler -GER DUSSELDORF 86 Vanagon Multivan Camper Richard Lumb -GER MUNICH 91 Eurovan Diesel Panel PJ Kenny -IRE...
• Re: Hard Starting Cold and Hot
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 21:41:54 -0500
  ...I would sure like to > fix this problem on my own. > > Tim > 90 Multivan (hard starter) > 95 Passat GLX > 03 New Beetle Turbo S...