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  • Re: Starter
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Aug 97 13:00:14 -0700
    ...of the two cylindrical objects which make up a complete starter assembly. 'Course, I'm willing to admit (without being browbeat) that your '81...
  • Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:28:59 -0500
    ...Of course this covers only the tranny section, for the final and the assembly we're on our own with the Van manual. John...
  • power window cable
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:37:59 -0400
    ...Has anyone dealt with this or a similar cable guide problem without removing the motor / cable assembly? Thanks, Jim Creech 87 Westy [text/html]
  • Re: AFM spring tension
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:47:55 -0700
    ...do I move the small philips screw with the silicon on it in the middle of the wiper assembly? Appreciate any help, Mark Ingalls
  • Re: Utah A/C was What kind of AC is this?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 08:02:04 -0600
    ...Utah A/C was What kind of AC is this? > > "Air is rammed into the assembly as you drive. The evaporation of water is...
  • Re: rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 09:54:06 -0800
    ...The front panel assembly slides forward and comes off exposing the heater housing and the whole underside of the rear seat. The rest of...
  • Re: sources for idle control value
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Sun, 5 Jan 2003 23:02:33 -0500
    ...The right tail light assembly needs to be removed to access the idle stabilizer. If you do take it out, when you replace it...
  • 84- Taililght Assembly
    Historical mailing list - karen davis
    Mon, 18 Aug 2003 02:07:02 +0000
    When I took this apart to replace a burned out brake light, I see that in the middle there are 2 slots for bulbs...
  • Re: Replacing the antenna
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:31:15 -0700
    Take the grill (upper) off and the left (driver's) headlight assembly off. Clear shot at it. You'll want to attach a stout...
  • Re: Suddenly it won't ...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:52:10 -0500
    ...This is not a job for the average Joe due to the specialized tools needed and complexity of assembly. IMHO they three times more...
  • Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 3 Feb 2013 01:48:06 -0500
    ...you're talking about simply by sliding the entire upper column assembly up and down on its slotted mounting holes before tightening the bolts...
  • transmission change: how to turn a/c engine to get at bolts???
    Historical mailing list - al sinclair
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 12:22:13 -0800
    ...plate; it also has a rod connecting it to the throttle assembly. In the Bentley pic 38-394 on page 37.4 it would...
  • Re: Continuing Saga of Camper Gear Removal and Rust Repair
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:26:44 -0500
    ...hair dryer to get the putty loose enough to unscrew the assembly (what I'm saying here is that the new one is an...
  • What not to do when rebuilting a starter.
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:38:41 -0700
    ...A 27mm socket is of great help to slide the brush assembly onto the commutator. Full story: While the other Canadian's in Edmonton...
  • Re: wheel bearings
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 14 May 2017 13:38:59 +0000
    ...However it is still a dual ball bearing assembly as compared to many other using dual roller assemblies. It is a short assembly so...
  • Awning (was Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 May 95 13:30:37 -0400
    ...Put this assembly about 4 inches in from the edge of the 8 foot side of the tarp. Fold the tarp over the dowels...
  • Re: aux fuel tanks
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 10:56:51 -0500
    ...I have a 2WD filler neck assembly that I will use to fill the tank. The tank mounts under the sliding door between the...
  • Re: Porterfield R4-S Brake Shoes?
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:48:21 -0400
    ...who is diving into the front end and may soon yank some drums..... >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
  • Re: Battery and OX light on
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:30:53 +0000
    ...If you take out the 2 small screws and remove the brush/reg assembly you can see. I have found that pulling the brush...
  • Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:07:48 -0800
    ...And then how do I remove the shaft from the wheel assembly since it will be challenging, even with joint out of the way...
  • Re: Repair glue for heater box
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:53:21 -0700
    ...I know two > of the bolt tabs that attach the heater assembly to the front body panel > are broken.I will try to glue...
  • Re: ground for brake lights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:34:17 -0400
    ...Thanks for any help. >Spencer There is one ground wire for each taillight assembly, and that wire is also doubled to go to the...
  • Re: Fridge Burner box
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:41:19 -0700
    ...America. > > David McNeely > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:01:24 -0800
    ...takes me nowhere. > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:54:23 -0700
    ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon...
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 2 Sep 2011 10:45:20 -0700
    ...They only rarely come up on > Ebay at a super bargain like that. > > Mark > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http...
  • Re: DPO's cablemania
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:20:15 -0800
    If you remove the knob, faceplate etc., you should be able to remove the two larger phillips holding the lever assembly to the dash...
  • Pop Top Spring & Cable
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 2 Aug 2010 17:51:58 -0700
    ...d need to strap the struts together to safely remove strut assembly IF pop top mostly closed? (not enough lumber handy to properly prop...
  • Re: Dual Carbs (help w/source)
    Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
    Sat, 13 May 1995 18:30:41 -0700 (PDT)
    ...They > have type III manifolds, linkage and air cleaner assembly (wide, flat, > roundy thing that goes across the top of the engine), with two...
  • Re: mufflers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 17 Oct 1994 13:33:33 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I am rebuilding my exhaust/heater assembly (thank God the exchangers are still solid :) ) and I am buying most of the parts from our...
  • Re: Clutch Pedal & Clutch cylinder rod Q
    Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
    Tue, 24 Jun 1997 00:48:00 -0400 (EDT)
    ...After removing the dash and the entire pedel assembly from the top, (it's the only way it will come out), we found it...
  • Re: vanagon diesel questions (dipstick)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:31:42 -0800 (PST)
    On Thu, 2 Jan 1997, Brian Ratliff wrote: > > Where can i get an oil cap and dipstick assembly for my diesel...can they be...
  • Re: Throtlebody
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:23:41 -0700
    ...my experience, I have found that the 2.1 Throttle Body Assembly is too large for the 1.9 Center Air Plenum, in particular...
  • Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 12:36:05 +0100
    ...Left assembly: Brake Tail Light Fog- Turn Signal Backup light The tail light bulb is only 5 Watt, that why it is smaller. Brake...
  • Stripped thread, oh no
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:41:01 -0700
    ...threads on one of the studs that holds the rocker-arm assembly in place (Don't ask how, lets just say I had a...
  • Any market for Westy water tank caps?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:48:11 -0500
    ...nbsp; This is just the locking cap...not the complete filler assembly.  Is there enough demand for me to keep working on this...
  • Re: slider handle
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sun, 3 Feb 2002 00:03:37 -0800
    ...treated with a thread lock compound (ie lok-tite) upon re-assembly. This is really necessary on most VW locks using retaining screws. It...
  • Re: Turn Signal Lamp Socket?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 9 Jun 2002 20:34:23 -0500
    I think Bus Depot has the assembly with a pigtail on it for about $9.00 check it out. Stan Wilder On Sun, 9...
  • Re: What kind of AC is this?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 6 Sep 2002 06:04:19 -0500
    ...Air is rammed into the assembly as > you drive. The evaporation of water is what makes the cooling effect. It is > only truly effective...
  • Re: [vanagon] "Full" wiring diagram sought
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 25 Sep 2002 21:30:07 +0200
    ...yellow) and from there via the fuse to the rear taillight assembly. No relay is used. If also the front foglights are present, the...
  • Re: GEAR SHIFT HOUSING ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 11:23:06 -0700
    Yes. If you look across the tranny, you will see an aluminum cap on the opposite side of the tranny. This cap houses the...
  • Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 20:07:14 -0700
    ...how the force is distributed to various parts of the shift assembly when you shift." It is not a "quick-shift" kit. It is...
  • Anyone got a dead Dometic?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Fri, 14 May 2004 20:07:12 -0700
    ...Does anyone have a dead fridge they could sell the inside heatsink assembly from? I need one I can hack up and play with...
  • Re: Slow retractable seatbelts... fix?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:22:50 -0600
    ...Removing the entire assembly is the only practical way to clean it correctly without dampening the inside of your Vanagon. Jason
  • Re: windshield wiper repair just musing this time
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:00:23 -0500
    ...Why is the wiper assembly not made so that the motor drives > >a shaft that terminates with a hex fitting, and > > That joint is...
  • Re: Coil springs for Macphearson struts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 19:35:30 -0700
    ...of Macphearson strut front > suspension? I'd gladly order the whole assembly; I find lots of vendors for > the shocks and related attachment parts...
  • Re: replacing catalytic converter
    Historical mailing list - Dan Wallace
    Wed, 8 Mar 2006 16:17:11 -0800
    Marc, I'd remove the Catalytic/Muffler assembly at the collector where both exhaust manifolds attach. That way you can get at all the...
  • Re: plastic blower assembly fix
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:43:39 -0800
    On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:06 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 01:39 PM 2/20/2009, neil N...
  • Question about late model/early model radiators, fans and fan shrouds
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:15:10 -0500
    I recently (like lunchtime today) acquired among other things a radiator/fan/shroud/AC condenser "assembly" from good old Unca Joel. Thanks, Joel! My...
  • Re: Power window problem
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Mon, 29 Jun 1998 16:06:30 +0200
    ...But gently trying to and fro, despite of the instruction manual, I finally managed to remove the whole assembly without any damage. The top...
  • Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:12:16 -0800
    ...they greased it during assembly, but that was in Germany 20+ years ago. You can't even see the spot unless you jam your...
  • Re: Black Box Relay question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:22:45 -0700
    ...to the engine. >> > >> > >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
  • Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:38:51 -0800
    ...the gear assembly in the transmission had been replaced with a Hewland gear assembly. Hewland is well known for their strength and reliability. At...
  • Re: any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:10:58 -0700
    ...The MFR says to keep the factory assembly oil in the compressor after assembly. FYI, this will be a dry run to someday rehabilitating...
  • Re: VIN # meaning
    Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
    Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:03:58 -0800
    ...the last 6 digits of the VIN numbers, those after the letter referring to the Assembly Plant such as in this (G041144) > > Thanks > > Alain >
  • another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:28:16 -0800
    ...The sender is on the forward face of the t-stat housing assembly and is, in my opinion, in a spot which is exposed...
  • Re: WAS: Starter Motor... Failure: NOW: 50 Circuit Weirdness. ECU Related?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:38:02 -0800
    ...If it does, the > solenoid is defective and can be replaced or rebuilt separately. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
  • Re: Crankcase Breather tower ~ It comes apart !!!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 1 May 2012 18:50:32 -0700
    ...I had no problems, and usually there is a key of some sort if assembly matters. Stuart '85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sat, 5 May 2012 14:40:20 -0700
    ...We were able to remove the flap assembly that points down at my feet -- the one that fires down through the two openings. But...
  • Turn signal woes--91 GL automatic
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:57:29 -0600
    ...This makes me think the problem is in the stalk/switch assembly. However, I have pulled the TS fus and that does nothing the...