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• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 07:37:36 -0700
  ...Goodness what happened to the old one while all that was going on but it couldn't have been good. : / Cya, Robert -----Original Message...
• Re: What is the Euro equivalent to diamond plate sheet metal?
  Historical mailing list - paul cooper
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 00:20:33 +0100
  checkerplate is what we in the UK call it ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brett Baer" <brettbaer@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday...
• Fwd: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 12:30:34 -0400
  ...I'm not sure if it was the plate where the ID tag would have gone but the plate in the center of the...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 00:06:36 -0500
  ...Again, in my case the luggage rack plate is attached with 2 bolts and has an inner plate. I replaced one of the original...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:52:42 -0700
  Perhaps you are thinking of Vintage plates in Washington state. I believe the details are that you pay a one time fee to register...
• Re: Stuck brakedrum
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 10:22:28 -0400
  Using a screwdriver or pry bar to remove the drums will bend the backing plate. A bent backing plate will affect the mounting of...
• Re: whiring in syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 10:19:40 -0400
  ...If nothing is improved, maneuver the plate back to its original position and put your left hand on your wallet. -Larry '86 Syncro Westfalia...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:44:26 -0700
  ...While in CA you sell the > license plates originally on the car with the car and the new owner > registers it with your "Old...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:03:21 -0500
  What about the blanking plate that came from the factory? That's as stock as you can get. You could pull a modern radio...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 22:55:56 -0400
  ...whatever,) new flex plate and a rebuilt torque converter for $3k is not a bad deal from a shop. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Battery box behind driver's seat
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:36:29 -0400
  ...Swivel the plate back 180 to original position. Reinstall seat. No modifications whatsoever to your vehicle, other than the intended extra battery, of course...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:35:47 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Schwaia Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 1:35...
• Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 19:18:39 -0700
  I agree, I've seen cracked flex plates make this sort of noise on other cars. You have to rule everything else out though...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Wed, 6 Dec 2023 14:02:20 -0500
  ...You wil also want > to check the case for damage from the thrust plate smashing against. > > Having the flywheel seal fail is a common...
• Re: torque converter, 83.5 and 87 interchangable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 22:08:12 -0700
  ...Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Craig Oda Sent: Wednesday, July...
• unclas [VANAGON] Heater lever removal question
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 08:15:11 -0500
  ...The plate is held on by two push-in plugs. Use a wide screwdriver and gently pry the plate until you see where the...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:03:46 -0400
  ...We are the original owners. The Motor Home wears the Plate BIG BUS. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:22:21 -0400
  Broken flex plate you won't get the engine to run. Sent from my Windows Phone I can't type anyway! Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 23:31:10 -0400
  ...You need to remove the secondary sump plate, drill a hole through the plate, have a nut welded to the sump plate to receive...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:25:49 -0400
  ...about to remove the flex plate from my 1986 original 2.1 engine and > install this flex plate, along with the torque converter onto...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:58:07 -0400
  ...With #6 or #8 sheet metal screws these will fit with the original screw inserts in place. They are completely sealed so just splice...
• Re: Block heater question
  Historical mailing list - madsen
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 16:46:27 -0500
  ...it's original position when > you tighten the nut. The cord is just long enough to route > out by the license plate door. Be...
• Re: Wanted: Golf/Jetta Adaptor plate to auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:24:42 -0700
  ...Golf/Jetta Adaptor plate to auto tranny Hi All! I'm looking to be possibly doing some other conversions. The Tiico has worked out...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:09:50 -0700
  ...Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy> To: > vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Just sharing, the annual fee to license my 84 > Westy in Michigan is...
• Re: Was Iceland, now Westy Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:45:23 -0500
  ...www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: misrepresentation on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Tim and Kaylyn
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 17:59:01 -0700
  ...At least the clock works. ----- Original Message ----- From: "alan barber" <barb2375@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 5...
• Re: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:22:04 -0700
  ...Didn't think to see if that was any dimmer than the original. Bill H. --- Joy Hecht <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU> wrote: > I also...
• Re: Brake booster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 15:38:15 +0000
  ...Examine the top plate, are there circular wear > marks (deep) on the surface? You can polish then out on emery cloth and a > flat...
• RE: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Apr 97 03:10:20 UT
  ...Although a beetle throw-out bearing appears to fit, the proper bearing has a larger face surface wear it meets the pressure plate. I...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:19:33 -0500
  ...Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon. > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > ---- Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > > > > > > That plate, actually a...
• classic auto insurance loop to save cash
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 22:00:54 -0500
  ...so she explained if i had original year plates or antique historical vehicle plates that i would only need to pay 20.00 per...
• more on vc humping
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:18:34 -0700
  Its been stated that the tiny burrs produced when the internal plates of the viscous coupling are pierced during manufacture play some role in...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:03:24 -0700
  ...Yes they can go bad! I also like to replace the flex plate to converter bolts. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• FS: Kennedy Adapter plate, new clutch, and TDI starter
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:13:45 -0400
  New in the box - Kennedy adapter plate/flywheel for installing a 4 cyl inline motor to your manual transmission Vanagon. Also included is a...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:05:37 +0000
  ...Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon. > > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > > > ---- Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > That plate, actually a...
• Re: IXLR8
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 14:04:53 -0700
  ...thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 1:46 PM Subject: IXLR8...
• Re: Tip needed on accessing license plate bulb
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:54:56 -0700
  Man you are good, I'm impressed that a blind guy can tell when his license plate lights are out! ;-) But nothing you do...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 20:43:38 -0400
  ...Dave B -----Original Message----- From: Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tue, Sep 5, 2017 4:58...
• Preasure Plate New $35.00
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:15:26 -0500
  This is a new German made Sachs clutch pressure plate to fit a Volkswagen Van it is in the original box. Perfect condition still...
• Re: 90 Syncro weak clutch spring?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:35:54 -0700
  ...move the pressure plate fingers far enough so the grip on the clutch disc is released. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bret...
• Re: Costco Group 47 - cheap aux battery option
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:38:51 +0000
  ...For > that application a solid plate is best. Batteries that have these > sorts of plates don't deliver much in the way of CCA...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:39:18 -0700
  ...We are the original owners. The Motor Home wears the Plate BIG BUS. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: faux Audi Quattro?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 18:16:37 -0700
  The master forgot to flip the license plate among other things. ;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash > On Aug 4, 2014, at 5:45...
• hole saw
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 18:40:28 EST
  ...Maybe best to cut a new blank plate out of sheet metal and install the gauge in that, and save the original for if...
• Door Plate Tire Pressures
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:08:23 -0700
  ...locally (spare was original tire which was also replaced). Air pressure 44 front 53 rear (5 psi above name plate recommended pressures). Now has...
• Re: Another VDO Gauge question: Oil Temp Sender doesn't fit in Drain hole?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 23:27:16 -0400
  ...You need to remove the secondary sump plate, drill a hole through the plate, have a nut welded to the sump plate to receive...
• Re: Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 22:57:18 +0100
  ...com He have the original Volkswagen Documentaion for -Journeys under difficult conditions- , with all you need to build the plates and protaction. It will...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:57:09 -0700
  ...The 2" X 4" size will cover that big hole in the > center. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 06:05:40 +0000
  Steel plate bumpers. Jim Davis out in CA had a front one made that is beefy, good looking, made from flat, welded steel pieces...
• Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 08:44:37 -0800
  ...I don't remember what I did with the metal plates, but they are just sheet metal riveted on each end to hold the...
• Re: subject Re: subject Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:26:11 -0700
  ...Was in Road & Track Mag a long time ago. > >>> > ----- Original Message ----- > >>> > From: "Matt Drew" <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM> > >>> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > >>> > Sent: Monday...
• Wanted: 2.0 engine for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:29:00 -0500
  ...Since the original engine is missing, the cover plate sheet metal is also needed. Budd Premack 91 GL, 86 Syncro Land of Sky-Blue...
• Re: Grey Westfalia Cabinet Doors...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:54:51 -0700
  ...http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/vanagon_kick_plate-13.jpg Full post here: http://dasmotoclub.com/vanagon-kick-plate-overhaul/ Let...
• Re: careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:11:32 -0500
  ...After reassembly the drums are > rubbing > against the brake backing plates. The drums are only hitting the > backing plates at one point (at the...
• Re: Coolant Leak
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:36:36 -0500
  ...Could > this > just be a matter of taking off the plate and sealing it with Permatex or > will removing that plate open a Pandora...
• Re: Syncro Aux. fuel tank.
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 15:01:10 -0400
  If you remember Adam's original post, not only does his snchro have a second fuel tank, it has an additional propane tank AND...
• [Fwd: [Syncro] Adventurewagen stolen]
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:19:39 -0400
  ...The thief removed the rear plate from an 84 Vanagon and made off with the 87 Syncro Adventurewagen. It now has Washington plate 129...
• Re: swapping vanagon for Prius (was RE: license plate light bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:03:31 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Potts" <Greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9...
• FS: Vanagon swivel seats
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 17:45:25 -0500
  ...This includes the base plate that is welded to the van and the 2 piece swivel mechanism that can make any vanagon front seat...
• Re: Bentley manuals- version page counts
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:34:31 -0700
  ...Where ever there are changes in cabinets, curtains, water system parts, fridge, stove, lp, etc., these plates have been a godsend in proper identification...