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• Brake adjustment on 88 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:11:27 -0400
  ...I pull on the ebrake, and it comes up more or less all the way and it holds solid. It being an automatic, putting...
• Another Primary Battery Option
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:44:45 -0600
  ...Just bought an Autocraft H-6 AGM battery for like $170 at Advanced Auto in hopes I'll find a solution to cold starting...
• NO VAN-AGONY CONTENT--was VW jetta w/4.6l V8, offroad tires, rear bed flares & a winch
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 15:02:46 -0500
  ...89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate control???? I think it is a problem w/ auto trader - I saw an 89 VW...
• Re: Intermittent interior light problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:28:26 -0600
  Often the intermittent operation is caused by poor contacts on your bulb holders. Give the bulb holders a little twist in their respective holders...
• Re: Rear hatch struts - heavy duty
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:08:41 -0800
  ...have off the shelf from Advance Auto work very well. Can't confirm if they will hold up a loaded bike rack, but worth...
• Re: fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
  ...I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack >#270-1213) and 10 amp blade fuse. I spliced it to the red wire...
• Handbrake Woes
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 07:42:15 -0000
  ...correct threaded (left & right handed) auto-adjuster on each side, however pumping the footbrake does not seem to auto-adjust the shoes. Any suggestions...
• Re: tachometer light fixture has been removed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:54:14 -0700
  ...lever on the automatic transmission. These >bulbs are similar to the setup in the dash: bulb integral to the holder, >and both were burned...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:36:07 -0800
  ...This is the little clip about 1/4" in diameter that holds the stiff spring onto the throttle. On an automatic transmission, this spring...
• Re: Paint for black fiberglass bumper
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:31:11 -0700
  ...Its a satin finish and is holding up well although I've only had it on there a month. Be sure to let the...
• Re: Sink Drain
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 16:14:09 -0400
  ...holding and not leaking. But, I’m keeping your idea handy for my own or others sink emergency’s. Eric Caron 85 GL auto...
• insurance
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Thu, 11 May 2006 19:07:15 -0500
  ...an auto policy, listing me as a "VW Vanagon Campmobile". He said that it was incorrect. My decision making is on hold, but I...
• Re: Automatic trans- what's this part for?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 30 May 2002 10:05:36 -0700
  ...I assume that it is supposed to confirm or hold the position of the throttle linkage or shifter arm position? Can [anyone] enlighten me...
• Re: Replacing the flexible plastic strip in the AT box ...
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:29:18 -0700
  ...There is a small allen head set screw that holds it in place. 2) Pop the cover (the part with P-R-N-D...
• Re: A Friday Funny
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:02:16 -0800
  ...auto makers for the past > five years. > > The NTSB covertly funded a project whereby the auto > makers were installing > black boxes in four wheel...
• Re: redline
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 20:46:57 -0600
  ...Have one person holding the > hose in the tranny and one person holding the funnel and dumping in > redline. Enjoy! > matthew > > Matthew Pollard "Racing...
• Re: Spare won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:52:48 -0400
  ...My local garage finally fabricated new wires to go with the Van Cafe holder. it holds my spare snugly but the fabrication cost they...
• Re: Brake fade vs. automatic tranny
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 09:58:55 -0400
  SNIP - - Blaine wrote - "My '91 seems to do pretty good holding itself back with the automatic; 'course one shouldn't downshift at too high...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:59:29 -0700
  Sorry, autocorrect made it Fiedler and it was supposed to be Felder. I'll be impressed if any of you can name the actor...
• 83 sunroof Vanagon - LAST CHANCE
  Historical mailing list - Steve Edwards
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:05:41 -0600
  Folks, the charity-auto donation tow truck is due here on Saturday. Wish I had known about this list sooner, I only discovered y...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:33:09 -0600
  Instead of the Lowe's piece, I would go to a n auto parts store that sold hose repair kits and find an 1...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:57:08 -0400
  ...The 10mm (aftermarket) seal is better for standard transmissions whereas the 12mm seal works fine for automatics. The seal available through VW dealers is...
• Engine Advice (Overheating?)
  Historical mailing list - Muffley, Shane, SITS
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 10:50:07 -0500
  As a new 1982 Vanagon L Wesfalia owner, I was curious to find out about how my engine will hold up while on long...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:29:25 -0400
  ...i > have to reach inside and hold the button up to open. then the button falls > right back down, so it is nice in...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:39:32 -0400
  ...The info given here gives me confidence and partly makes up for not being able to see Bentley diagrams! Eric Caron 85 GL auto...
• Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
  Historical mailing list - Dragon List
  Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:43:38 -0700
  ...I’m using the Van Cafe > holder > > but would prefer my original clamshell with a reasonable modification. > > > > Eric Caron > > 85 GL Auto > > > > > > On Sep...
• Re: failure to fire: the sequel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:08:35 -0400
  ...After removing the starter,use a impact screw driver(advance auto $18)to seperate the solinoid from the starter motor, proper. Remove the solinoid...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 01:53:11 -0500
  ...today i had > fun for a few > minutes, i put one hold AMC valve and one hold VW > valve in a vise, i > banged...
• Re: burning smell - brakes or tire?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:31:33 -0700
  ...The 86+ with Girling calipers use 2 small M8 bolts with 13mm heads to hold each caliper to the carrier guide pins. Those are...
• Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:31:26 -0700
  ...I really should suss out some of those Vanagon brake line holding clips. VM Autohaus (usual vendor) didn't have any.Neither did my...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:42:34 -0500
  ...to hold everything together and give the patch some ability to expand and contract without leaking. This is an adhesive made for automotive trim...
• Re: Cup Holders
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:56:55 -0500
  My '84 is an automatic and though I have not done this (yet) ... others have. I would remove the shifter cover first as there...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:25:09 -0800
  ...The park lamp holder is optional, but you will be left with a hole that these holders are supposed to go into. They can...
• Re: From the vw news rumor mill
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 15:19:04 -0800
  ...company VW may become 'Auto Union' to differentiate between the Volkswagen and similarly-owned Audi vehicle lines. The VW holding company also controls Bentley...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 18:32:45 -0400
  ...appreciatively, Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia > On Aug 14, 2016, at 9:39 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: > > Hi John and...
• Re: Fw: Alternator Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:08:43 -0800
  ...In inserted the new brush-holder/rectifier with the new brushes, >> buttoned it up, and hauled it away to Advance Auto. This time, the...
• Re: Yet another classic VW van announcement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:31:33 -0700
  ...felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In the Don't Hold Your Breath department: > > http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/16/volkswagen-t6-transporter-official/#image...
• '71 bus For sale
  Historical mailing list - len alcamo
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 13:45:32 -0500
  '71 bus not camper, automatic, owner sez engine blown, body not bad for a salt country rig, pretty nice recovered front buckets, black vinyl...
• REPOST:Splittie Roof Rack for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  26 Sep 1995 09:57:09 EST
  ...rec.autos.vw I have an oak/metal roof rack that came off a '67 camper. I sold the the camper and the person...
• starter/solenoid
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Wed, 13 Mar 96 18:56:37 EST
  ...Trak Auto wanted $124 for a rebuilt starter, the local Fredericksburg Auto Parts wanted $101, but Pep Boys had the lowest price at $92...
• Re: inner wall insolation
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 28 May 2018 13:54:06 -0700
  ...Unless its treated, wouldn't the cotton denim hold moisture almost like a towel? > I rarely post comments over there, especially critical ones. I...
• Re: Product Review: Octopus cup/drink/bottle holder.
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 10:37:45 -0700
  ...stuff, gravity stabilized! Self >> > > adjusting fingers automatically grip large and small drinks (almost >> > > human!) Designed to hold mugs with handles (major thang). Comes >> > > apart...
• Re: '81 westy fridge fuse holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 09:43:26 -0500
  Dear List, I replaced my stock, wimpy, 2-fuse "box" with a modern 12v fuse holder from an electrical supply company here in Boston...
• Re: Wheels, Tires and thePhysics, true speed
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 12:02:06 -0800
  ...My Vanagon AUTOMATIC was close to right on. I'd say right on except I had trouble holding a steady 60. All cars show...
• Re: 90 Multivan auto locks problem
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:39:14 -0800
  ...unhook that, then undo the screws that hold the fuse box........... I think there are two ways to do that.........either by one screw...
• Re: Sink problem, where to find parts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:00:10 -0700
  ...in between or anything else holding it together? I don’t know what goop is. Eric 85 GL Auto Westfalia > On Aug 8, 2015...
• Re: Circlip/E-clip for A/T throttle link?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 18:57:37 -0400
  ...anyone tell me the size of the clip that holds the strong spring on the end of the automatic transmission throttle actuator? Thanks, David
• Re: Holding off on Engine swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:00:16 -0600
  ...American diesel lovers need to face the fact that auto executives here do not believe there is a market for diesels big enough to...
• Re: That "V" shaped panel
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:34:23 EDT
  ...automatic) hanging down below the center of the dash > -- is that thing at all removable? I want to mount a couple of cup > holders...
• Re: interesting outdoor shower
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:56:54 -0400
  ...Picture? Brand? Model? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend, Ore. On 03/13/2014 08:39 PM, Pat Patterson wrote...
• Re: Westfalia prices
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 18:43:38 -0500
  ...full > camper, in excellent condition, with automatic transmission > and air conditioning, and with the addition of a holding > tank, a furnace, and an auxilliary...
• Re: Touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:08:52 +0000
  My local auto body supply store mixes me up a spray can full of my paint code for about $20, works well and I...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 20:10:12 -0500
  ...And what about the shifter on my auto transmission? My 15 year old drivers' permit holders are complaining that they can't tell which...
• ?How to remove air deflector / heater cover in a '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kriss
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 19:01:16 -0400
  Want to remove the inverted trapazoidal shaped plastic front air deflector / heater cover in my '90 Carat (auto transmission) and can't seem to...
• Re: New battery experiences
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:22:19 -0500
  ...Usually AutoZone or Hi/Lo-O'Reilly auto parts has batteries in the $49.95 range too.... On Wed, 19 Jul 2000, =David-M...
• Re: Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:34:38 -0400
  ...a vanagon automatic. It can be done at every oil change with little effort by loosening the collar nut that holds the filler pipe...
• Re: What hardware is needed for the middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 12:55:26 -0400
  M10 X 20 to hold the track to the floor. M8 X 15 to hold the slide rail. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Cup Holder, in captains area.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:39:22 +0000
  The one about halfway down page one, that mounts around the auto trans selector housing-years ago I found a Mark III conversion Vanagon...
• Re: Anyone to hand hold some electrical questions, cruise control
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:58:42 -0500
  ...Vacuum solenoid appears to hold vacuum and the line running to front also seems to hold vacuum. I began the Bentley troubleshooting procedure by...
• Re: Power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:55:26 -0600
  ...The vanagon power steering needs automatic transmission fluid with dexron. Jim On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:38 PM, C Snyder <titantic01@aol...