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• Re: Pop-Top Repainting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 22:22:31 -0400
  ...I don't find a finish number for the top on the vehicle with the paint number. I'd guess your shop just tried...
• Re: Syncro Sway Bar
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:39:20 -0700
  ...the spacer at the top connecting the bar to the body? Part number is the same for both syncro and non-syncro, so yeah...
• Re: ENGINE STIL WON"T START
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 09:49:35 -0400
  ...Transmission to body ground, look for a short braided strap - Engine ground, this is tucked down on top of the number 4 cylinder, a...
• Vangon Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:46:40 -0400
  ...Looking at ETKA, the doors themselves have different part numbers. Does anyone have experience using a mismatched door? I'm hoping it is simply...
• Re: for your enlightenment and edification ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 19:05:37 EST
  ...Stats of interest might be, engine life, oil change, mileage, # of accidents per wife, number of rebuilds per body, major components broken/repaired etc...
• Westy For Sale in Lyle, Wa.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:35:47 -0700
  ...Mostly straight body, both front and rear bumper in perfect shape, no sign of seam rust. missing three wheel covers, and the owner says...
• FS: 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason B. Smith
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 19:03:16 -0400
  ...or call him directly at the number below. 1982 Vanagon Westfalia Diesel, 112K miles, 4-speed, body in great shape = with no rust, new...
• Re: '65 Splittie / '54 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 09:39:02 -0800
  ...Phone number for the'55 is 503-251-2690 Todd Francis tbf@pacifier.com '86 Westy Syncro Vancouver, Wa '91 Tri Star Transporter
• FW: 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason B. Smith
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 00:42:56 -0400
  ...or call him directly at the number below. 1982 Vanagon Westfalia Diesel, 115K miles, 4-speed, body in great shape with no rust, new...
• FS- 87 vanagon inst. cluster assy, alternator, expansion tank, etc
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 12:39:45 -0800
  ...Idle stablizer 025121 407a Throttle body. BRAND new expansion tank (the one that goes on the left side part number Basically any component that...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:32:45 -0700
  ...painted a number of vehicles with tremclad rust > paint & foam rollers and much labour ..... > > I was just wondering if any body else has ever...
• Re: tach
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:18:21 -0400 (EDT)
  Steve wrote: > Has any body put a tach on a Type IV engine. I have 72 1.7 camper and want >to know anyones...
• Re: Misc. Stickers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 10:21:12 -0500
  ...NOT the "WESTFALIA" sticker... > > Specifically, I am looking for the tank-mounted propane fill instruction > sticker, the body-mounted propane warning stickers, the "extinguish...
• Re: Paint for Dove Blue Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Jun 2015 18:13:26 -0700
  That's the metallic paint for the body. The only thing I've been able to find for the top is a color called...
• Re: '90 Front Fiberglas Bumper - HELP!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:35:27 -0700
  ...BTDT Take it to a body shop of good repute to get a price. Negotiate from there. It's good to be a nice...
• Re: New T3 - engine options.
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 10:27:42 -0800
  ...to the transmission and wondering how much that was in 'Merican numbers so I can tell my customrs. Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:51:01 -0600
  ...When you call VW America they will ask for your Vanagon serial number. They will query the serial number in their database and advise...
• fs: cheap westy in Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:16:22 -0800
  ...There is a hole rusted through the body at a place hidden by the rear bumper. The body has no dents. It shows wear...
• Re: need afm to throttle body hose aircooled,
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 10:38:07 -0700
  ...need afm to throttle body hose aircooled, > Anyway anybody know the correct part # for the dizzy on an 81 Vanagon > it needs the Dizzy...
• Re: Coil boil
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:39:51 -0700
  I guess now that I think of it - I believe it is an aluminum body so not really silver in colour. Yes the old...
• Cruise Fuse (Relay)? Location No 25?
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 01:04:00 -0500
  ...The Cruise control quit working after a new battery which was being put in got shorted out to the van body. The interior chart...
• Re: 87 GL: Removing and Replacing Radio Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 21:38:36 -0500
  ...I then bolted the new antenna onto the body. Prior to this, I added a small amount of clear silicone all the way around...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:01:57 -0800
  Are you sure they are not just tacking an "A" at the end of the part number and quoting on that - after all the...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  Unca Joel sent me this when I was shopping for a bus, it was extremely usefull. >Explanation of Chassis number: for model years 1968...
• FS: 81L and 85 Kombi(s)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:46:11 -0400
  ...Since we already have a number of Vanagons [three] and we are looking at procuring a forth one [a 85 Westy], I'm now...
• Re: another Westy as a spare...
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 10:03:06 -0600
  ...works for me! > :-) > . > Hey now, I resemble that remark ! :o) > In the time My (real bus) has been down, > getting major body work & paint...
• Re: More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 17:32:52 -0800
  ...There's usually a small notch (more like a nick) in the distributer body at the #1 position as well. At 01:19 PM...
• ** FS: '82 Westy **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:56:49 -0800
  ...Stove, sink, refrigerator and electric/water/propane hook-ups.. - Good Body/Interior- Straight/Clean.. - Only "defects"- Slight surface damage to left door/overall straight...
• Re: Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:10:13 -0400
  Now my linkage is absolutely perfectly set on the throttle body..if i turn it in and all, my throttle body begins to open...
• Re: bump/dent strip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Dec 2007 08:44:01 -0800
  ...I've tried a number of the body shops > in my area and all the suppliers say it's no longer available. I need...
• Re: Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:52:40 -0400
  These numbers should never be posted to the list shortly after a cv-joint battle thread.... -Wes who has new cv joints Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:15:58 -0400
  At 06:53 PM 10/2/2008, Jim Felder wrote: >How do I get to this switch? It/they are on the throttle body...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:18:08 -0500
  ...The > part numbers with "A" next to >>> them >>> > are listed as halogen, but are still the 9004 bulb DOT spec lights. In >>> the >>> USA...
• Re: ron's very good exhaust page
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 20:19:33 -0400
  ...I already upgraded the body weatherstripping diagrams that way; now each part number is linked to the shopping cart so you can click to...
• Re: Vanagon name
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:47:05 -0600
  ...The US missed out on the VW-sized > Hiace (similar layout to the Liteace, but more body variants)... ask > Toyota USA why. For various...
• 87 Westie FS in Lyle, Wa.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:27:59 -0700
  ...Silver, straight body, nice looking but stock, not at all pampered. Sign says $8000, crossed off now reads $7000. Nice full westie interior and...
• '71 Beetle for $100.00 AND IT RUNS!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 21:08:50 -0400
  ...Exterior body looks good from a distance, but when you walk up to it, you can see that someone did a cheep paint job...
• 10 1.9l TDi's available!
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 17:01:29 -0600
  ...Any one want to know the number?? 248-...-.... He wants to talk to seriously interested customers only. Ch '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon '87 16V GTI...
• 'FS:1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:48:56 -0400
  ...Burgundy with large gray and black side body moldings with matching bumpers, front spoiler and bra. Burgundy colored plastic power heated mirrors. Power steering...
• Re: Adding another seat to a westy thread
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:30:58 EST
  In a message dated 11/26/08 11:45:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, jpalmer@MTS.NET writes: > I am drooling over Photo number...
• Re: Cable TV in the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Nov 2015 20:03:43 -0500
  ...There are a number of external boxes available and there are also inserts to add that connector to electrical boxes. Since that "F" connector...
• Re: Sunroof Question: Part II
  Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 14:54:14 gmt
  ...top deluxe ordered with a >sunroof, but there is no number for that body type, and i think it highly >unlikely. Never say never...
• Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:57:55 -0500
  ...I'm trying to make heads or tails out of the 1000s of parts I have around hear that use the VW part numbers...
• Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 07:57:58 -0700
  > > Vanagon body is 0.75, and the rolling coefficient is 0.014. See > > http://www.goshen.edu/physics/horsepower/1998_LabReport-87Vanagon.gif ) > > 0...
• Re: Help-crazy bouncing idle
  Historical mailing list - john
  Sat, 29 Aug 2015 20:44:33 -0400
  Depending on the age of the Vanagon, it could need a new throttle body. I had similar problem a number of years ago on...
• Re: Part # for black plastic sliding door ring
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:01:56 PDT
  You mean that rubber? all I see on mine is FHK, alittle VW symbol and a number 1 all by itself on the opposite...
• Re: '80 '84 westy beige color? what is the color code?? "ivory" L567
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 04:02:07 EST
  ...saw that the body man dribbled paint down the side of the can and mostly > >covered up the last number. Anyway, what I have...
• FS 82 Westy Deluxe
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
  Sat, 08 Jul 1995 21:07:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I did go over the body, poptop, stove/refrig etc. All of those things are in excellent condition. The details are as follows. "1982...
• Re: mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:30:28 -0800
  ...Easy to install and they make the van look badder (MEANER)! They fit the contours of the body and look pretty close to what...
• Does ETKA like application exist for RENAULT? NVC
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:43:16 -0800
  ...it for RENAULT.� Anyone know of it?� I need some part numbers.� There are no RENAULT dealers in the U.S. anymore.� I have...
• For Sale: '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:48:19 -0800
  ...The body and paint is in very good condition with a few minor dings and scratches. It is at the body shop right now...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:59:44 -0400
  ...body at one time, just > didnt see a need to replace it. > > If there is a way to tell from the serial number of...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 03:58:08 -0400
  ...but my (VW published for dealer use) books have slightly different numbers than yours for the body changes (engine numbers are the same). Curiouser...
• Re: Model designation Numbers all Model VWs
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:21:25 -0500
  055 Could be Audi Or Porsche as well! Now that I have the numbers for VW I need them for Audi and Porsche. Thanks...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 15:57:21 -0400
  There are a number of issues that can cause failure to engage the direct (3rd) gear set. The easy to check include the governor...
• Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Fri, 09 May 97 17:29:00 PDT
  ...body panel to get cool air? 6) If I need that rectangular plastic piece, could someone with the fiche look up the part number...
• Re: Fuel Pump Ground Location?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:39:28 -0700
  Bentley should show a number at "end" of ground wire at bottom of wiring diagram page. Look for this number in ground section on...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:23:59 -0800
  ...The part numbers with "A" next to >> them >> are listed as halogen, but are still the 9004 bulb DOT spec lights. In >> the >> USA...
• Re: Diesel Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:05:43 -0600
  ...BO (body odor) BO2 (sweat) Ma (manure) (Pe)(Number one) and Fa (flatulence). Talk about your greenhouse gasses! If we were to go back...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:41:43 -0800
  ...Sometimes the newer number has a different "finish" appearance than the old number, sometimes it's just the same piece with a newer number...