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• flue vent assembly
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 9 Apr 2018 16:43:31 -0700
  ...not remember exactly how all the parts of the flue vent assembly go back together and have not found a good diagram Have checked...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:51:52 -0500
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > I'm missing one of the tail light assembly mounting screws so I paid a > visit to my friendly ACE Hardware...
• Part needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 21:11:58 -0400
  Looking for a driver's side power mirror assembly, black preferred. Thanks, Dennis
• Re: Ignition Switch on 85
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:34:18 -0800
  ...Undo the two hex-head bolts that clamp the ignition lock/switch > assembly to the column. Pry off the horn "button" and remove it...
• 1985 westphalia --- electric water pump failure
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:57:04 -0700
  ...Can anyone advise where that pump assembly is found? Is it built right into that knob fixture? Is it hidden elsewhere? Also: does anyone...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 May 2011 11:42:48 -0500
  ---- Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > If it hasn't been done already make sure you clean your air filter, filter > assembly and dirt...
• Fw: SOS - Vanagon ignition switch R & R - update
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:09:03 -0500
  ...Here's what it says..... -#7 - remove blinker/wiper arm assembly......done, OK.... -#8 - *Pull ignition switch housing off the streering column......the allen...
• Re: Has anyone R&R'd the distributor in a sy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 20:17:11 -0400
  ...There is no advance mechanism in it and play in the assembly is normal as long as it is not side to side.
• Re: Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 14:16:29 -0700
  ...Do the 12V '66 motors bolt on to the 6V wiper assembly, or does the whole assembly (motor and arms) bolt in? -Erik (wiping...
• Removal of Pedals? A little help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:46:56 -0700
  ...All is going smoothly but I'm having trouble removing the brake/clutch pedal assembly and bracket from the manual transmission bus. It looks...
• Re: Westy Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Thu, 27 Mar 1997 15:39:04 -0800 (PST)
  ...Got them both at > Euro-American (formerly Delta Six). > >I'm looking for the following used parts for my 86 Westfalia: > > > >Skylight assembly (the...
• Cooling Fan Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 07:31:55 -0700
  Hi all, While at the wreckers this week-end getting a heater/fan assembly and all the associated wiring, behind the left headlight was...
• Re: Replaceing the Ignition lock cylinder ?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:32:13 -0700
  ...Ken's instructions at the link above are for removing the switch assembly from the steering column.
• Syncro Sway Bar
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Gruber
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:21:04 -0400
  ...It has no front sway bar assembly. At all. It has the mounting holes but they are covered with rust as to suggest their...
• Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
  Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 06:11:47 -0700
  ...three screws in top of collum that hold down and > align turn > indicator switch assembly/high-low beam assembly and > the windshield > wiper switch...
• Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:47:10 -0800
  ...Be sure you wipe off the loose grit from the whole assembly before you remove the filter so you don't drop some stones...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:13:06 -0800
  ...Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older I am sick of the lousy rectangular headlights of my '87 Westy. But I can't afford...
• Vanagon Clutch Pedal Rebuild - 87 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 09:53:24 -0500
  ...The Bentley says to remove the instrument panel to remove the pedal assembly while the Haynes says to remove the instrument panel, dashboard and...
• Re: Magnets on tail light assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:04:43 -0800
  ...Magnets. >>> >>> They hold the assembly to the van, but not a good enough sideways locator, nor , I think strong enough to hold overall. >>> >>> I...
• Re: I-4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 8 May 2001 08:42:06 -0400
  ...In reality it isn't hard to change from the vanagon pump to the Golf pump assembly so why not try the Vanagon pump...
• Re: Beside myself!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:14:33 -0800
  ...A couple of years ago the ignition switch/key assembly in my daily driver had to be replaced. The mechanic that did the work...
• Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:23:49 -0500
  ...Cheers, Neil. --- Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET> wrote: > Does anyone know how to remove the > speedometer/odometer assembly from its > plastic housing...
• Re[2]: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 11 May 97 14:43:00 PDT
  ...Air Filter Intake Assembly Author: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 5/11/97 4:29 PM On Sat, 10 May 1997...
• Re: Rear Tailight Lense
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 23:31:06 EST
  ...They are totally compatible with the North American plugs - just no fog lights (obviously!) Price for the pair (front and rear assembly with bulbs...
• WANTED - Drivers side turn signal/parking lamp assembly
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 17:09:57 -0400
  I need everything but the wires and lens (and bulb :) )
• Fw: Fw: 85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:52:13 -0700
  ...85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly? THE COVER COMES OFF..MUST BE A RED DOT UNIT....GET ME A BRAND NAME AND I WILL SEE...
• Re: Rear Tailight Lense
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:36:17 -0800
  ...What I am selling is both halves of the tail light or the complete assembly as if you were to remove the four screws...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:05:33 -0400
  ...Return, Between bleeder assembly and pipe to tranny cooler(automatic > only): Try www.vanagain.com, he shows 025121104B for $42.00 and 025121074B for...
• Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:00:39 -0700
  ...I need a radiator fan and motor assembly. The bearings in mine are bad. I see it on bus depot, but its like $575...
• Re: ??? Syncro front half-shaft removal
  Historical mailing list - Dann-o
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 10:21:26 -0600 (CST)
  ...Do I really have to remove the > whole wheel bearing hub assembly in order to press the half-shaft out > of the bearing? I...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 16:40:36 PDT
  ...Remove the blade assembly and use a wire brush to scrape out all the grooves in the whatchamagigger (cone shaped metal head that turns...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:10:46 -0500
  ...They then tell you to set that clearance between steering wheel and lever switch asssembly by moving the ignition lock assembly up or down...
• Need: Headlight Assembly
  Historical mailing list - James Adams
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 21:16:18 -0700
  ...me one of the lamps ? I need the left outer lamp assembly for a 90 Vanagon. Thanks in advance for any info... -James __________________________________ Do...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 15:08:23 -0700
  > Any one have some new auto trans cooling hoses > (Or know where they can be fabricated) > 025 121 104B > Feed, between bleeder assembly and...
• Re: How many bulbs in a tail light assembly??
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 2 Jul 2023 09:58:16 +0200
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• Done! Turn Signal Indicator Assembly Swapped: Easy!
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 13:27:43 -0800
  Now *that* was easy! Thanks, Bill Davidson, for tell me how. Phaedra
• Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:20:19 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > > I have a new key assembly for our Vanagon, I have the old assembly about > half way out... stuck solid... ? The new...
• Re: Removing ignition switch on '82 vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 15 May 2010 12:49:04 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagain.com/images/Vanagon_steering_column_lock_assembly.jpg Have fun! Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Harmon Seaver wrote...
• 87 Westy Sliding Door Center Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 19:41:07 -0700
  ...Any other tips? I want to remove the entire hinge assembly so I can take the assembly in to a local bearing shop and...
• Re: Fwd: smoker motor law
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:55:23 -0400
  ...Feng" wrote: > Here's something from my local New York State assemblyman which shows > that politicians have been thinking about this although haven't...
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 8 May 2008 08:15:25 -0400
  ...One reason for a new assembly is crumbling plastic ends and shrinking o-rings. Oh, and that flammable gas thing.. yeah. Chris. On Wed...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 May 2024 18:02:38 +0000
  Jim, this tip about lowering valve assembly is brilliant!  Yeah, that valve is WAY up high...and your arms are aching...your brain is...
• Re: 1st/reverse brake plate assembly (resolved)
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Tue, 7 Jun 2016 15:06:26 -0700
  ...splined plate assembly. Is this normal? Mine is an > NK transmission (late model '86). So, the Bentley book resolves this on 38.13, saying...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:06:50 -0700
  Turns out that the headlight dim switch is actually part of the wiper switch assembly (251 953 519). There is a mechanical interface from...
• More Stuff--
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 19 May 2002 12:30:06 -0500
  ...ash trays----$7.00 each Rear wiper motor assembly---$55.00 Front wiper motor assembly--$45.00 Pair of un-bagged out rear springs...
• =?utf-8?Q?86_sliding_door_handle_mechanism_=E2=80=A6_stumped?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:43:35 -0700
  ...Taken all the hardware off, but I can’t the the “ remote control assembly “ as Bentley calls it ( 58.18) out of the door...
• Re: US Westfalia version gallery flash guard / drainboard trip tray wanted...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 21:55:05 -0600
  ...I would buy the whole > lid and stainless assembly if someone has one (in grey) or just the > stainless steel assembly bit with the...
• need advice on changing diesel starter in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 16:57:02 -0400
  ...I got the bolts out okay from the engine compartment but cannot turn the starter enough to clear the assembly attached on the left...
• Re: Rear Hatch lock assembly
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:54:23 -0500
  On 3/5/07, Chris Snyder <Ccsvanagon@wmconnect.com> wrote: > Good afternoon listees, > > I am in need of the complete rear hatch lock assembly...
• Heater Control Question
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:09:13 -0600
  ...Will the control unit assembly come out by itself, or do I need to go to the extreme of removing the dash assembly or...
• There once was a dog...
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:35:25 -0700
  There once was a dog that decided that part of the bed and a piece of my jump seat seat belt assembly was mighty...
• Initial Start-up After Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 18:18:14 +0000
  ...distributor assembly? When I had the fuel injection manifold off the engine during rebuild, I drained fuel from the injector manifold assembly. How long...
• Oil Breather Assembly desperately needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 22:40:31 -0400
  ...The breather tube assembly (the black plastic thing held down by four nuts on the top right of the engine) has cracked on my...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 12:19:57 -0400
  ...Is the large plastic assembly >> still available? Is there a repair kit available some where? What I would >> like is a metal tube that...
• Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Scott Quinnett
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:53:40 -0600
  Hi all, I had a van come back with both a broken shift assembly(at the floor where the rod pivots/hemisphere at the...
• Re: Swapping Turn Indicator Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:05:11 EST
  ...The bulb itself is in it's own assembly, which clips in on the sides, when you pull it out, you'll see a...
• Auto Trans Problems
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 20:36:27 EDT
  ...Then upon removing the forward clutch assembly, Bentley pg. 38.17, I saw the problem. The large circlip that holds the clutch pack in...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:22:43 -0400
  ...If there is any looseness or a gap between the lift assembly and the body then the bar will wiggle up and down when...
• Re: Stabilizer bar assembly needed.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Nov 2013 08:35:36 -0500
  ...Stabilizer bar assembly needed. If one didn't have the proper welding gear but did have a proper sized tap, would tapping suffice? Neil...
• 87: shift rod bushing modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 4 May 1996 09:09:22 -0700
  ...Remove two bolts holding bushing assembly to gear carrier housing. Shift rod is now free, drop it down to ground. Remove pin holding "socket...