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Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
Historical mailing list - John Fleming
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:34:13 -0400
...convertor,tailpipe > > > > > >2.1 crossover pipes and collector, muffler brackets, tailpipe. > > > > > >Radiator grilles-- lower and upper (round headlight). Also headlight > >buckets and wiring pigtails...
Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:41:47 -0800
...Before leaving on this last trip about a month ago, I had > checked the headlights and they were working normally, so it is likely...
Cleaning the tail light too.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:31:04 -0800
...cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference > I did the same thing with my tail lights: I took off the assembly, took > them in the house...
Re: Headlight Alternatives for 89 Carat
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:54:34 -0400
...Vanagon models light assembly with aftermarket lights. > >I was wondering how people felt about the www.projektzwo.com products, the >headlight kit DE and...
Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
Historical mailing list - Dan
Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:40:08 -0400
...bulb, you got a fresh new reflector and lens > assembly. Now we have headlights that vary greatly in beam quality from > car to car...
Re: radiator fan
Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 17:15:52 -0400
...Just remove the left headlight assembly and look for the monster resistor. Check for cracks or winding continuity. I've had them go on...
FS & WTD: parts/BBTA delivery
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Sun, 30 Aug 1998 14:29:24 -0500
...2wd gas tank assembly, gas (84-91) Single headlight mounts, need one set (80-85) Good 091 4 speed (84-91) -or- 2wd 5...
Re: E-Code Lights - another alternative
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:11:19 -0800
...Mostly the misnamed $300 headlight thread (Randy's are $200), has been about better low beams with the stock square headlight look and not...
Re: Infamous Big Green Resistor! Help!
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:01:03 -0700
There are 2 different versions of the resistor assembly that could be in your 87 Syncro, one for A/C and one for non...
Van-Again Garage Sale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:27:44 EST
...Outter Square Low/High beam light assembly (Driver's side) for 86-91 Vans- $50 1- Square Headlight Grille- $90 1- Brake Master Cylinder...
Re: Birthdays and Busses
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 4 Jul 2018 11:53:57 -0400
...Mount two relays behind the grill, as near to the headlights as possible, one for low beams, one for high beams. Use the 12V...
power source for new "air" horn advice on power source
Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:38:41 -0700
Installed a new air horn behind the passenger side headlight assembly Not the gowesty kit Plan to place the relay close by on the...
Re: Question (little vanagon content)
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 10 Jan 2002 16:38:14 -0500
> Sad story, bought a headlight assembly (finally found one), two hubcaps > (plastic) on E-bay. > Arrived UPS today smashed up! :-( Has anyone had this...
Re: '66 progress, questions about wiring, lights
Historical mailing list
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:11:08 -0400
...Anybody know the story here? Was it just the body style change -------- headlight buckets for 67 are the same as 66 + earlier I replaced...
Re: shifter grind after swap (conclusion)
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Thu, 30 Sep 2004 09:20:03 -0400
...headlight there has been a access hole/panel made (many years old) open the cover and theres the backside of the pedal assembly (behind...
Re: dim headlights - also Rear fog lights
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:23:07 -0700
...is behind one of the red reflectors in the tail light assembly. This slot is for the Euro-style rear red driver's side...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:25:09 -0800
...Had I known of these I >>> wouldn't have bothered salvaging the VW parts from a headlight socket. >>> (I cleaned them then re-crimped...
Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:46:16 -0800
...Seems maybe it's there to run a >>> separate feed to pump for headlights? > > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http...
Re: Electrical issues
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 8 Jan 2016 08:58:39 -0800
...The good ones are a black and white assembly. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
Re: Weird lighting issue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:25:51 -0500
...Engine on, headlight switch on, the headlights work properly, both low beams and high beams. Neither of the right side running lights come on...
Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:27:59 -0800
...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING > ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. > >Please e me with what you have, the condition and the price. > >Regards. >Clarence...
Parting out '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Sat, 10 Apr 1999 18:26:47 EDT
...Front square headlight grille $90 Rear brake light assemblies $25 each New looking Rear Seat Heater Assembly (heater core, blower fan and housing) $80...
Further adventures of Ras Bulli Split [Part the fourth].
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sun, 7 Jul 1996 15:12:33 -0300
...I also had the dubious pleasure of draining yesterdays downpour from the passenger side headlight assembly [which is now a slimy, rusty treat inside...
Re: Headlight Relay Kit Problems
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Mon, 2 Dec 2013 00:31:09 -0500
...This will undoubtedly provide more juice to the headlights, will allow for easy future electrical expansion and will eliminate the possibility of overtaxing the...
Re: Light switch backlight
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:23:31 -0400
Let's not forget that the T3 was sold globally and some country may have required for the headlight rocker to be illuminated. It...
Re: headlights night working.
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 15:59:21 -0700
...Undo the slotted screws that hold the blinker/wiper arms to the assembly and remove the arm assembly. 8. Pull the ignition switch housing...
Re: Coolant problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 06:28:50 -0400
That probe assembly has a tendency to crack. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan Erlandson...
Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:12:20 -0700
...They were never offered as separate pieces for a few reasons. Assembly production cost is one. Another is in some instances of E-Code...
Re: Starter Motor Sudden Failure: Normal?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:17:17 -0800
...DMM on battery, no accessories, ~ 12.6 Volts >> Headlights on, (are quite bright) turn key, headlights go out. DMM >> shows 11.8 Volts (not...
Re: Headlight protectors
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 5 Dec 2012 23:54:02 -0800
...So, if ordering > either Xpel or LampGard and you have E-Code headlights without the nipple, > let the company know beforehand. > > Harold On Tue...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
...dashboard > > steering rack > > pedal cluster > > wiper assembly complete (minus motor?) > > > > Would I need these: > > handbrake lever assembly > > steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry > > -anything else...
Re: Antenna replacement
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 3 Dec 2018 18:36:26 -0500
You want to pull your headlight assembly off by removing the four phillips head screws that hold the mounting bracket to the van. This...
Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:27:27 -0800
...I believe round headlight rabbits are german made in that era. and the square headlight ones are the ones made in Pennsylvania. even the...
Re: Ignition switch question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:29:07 -0400
...A few >> >> months ago my wife came home with no headlights, she only saw a flash when >> >> doing something with the brights. I went...
Re: Cleaning the tail light too.
Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 08:47:08 -0600
...cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference > > > I did the same thing with my tail lights: I took off the assembly, took > > them in the house...
Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 8 Feb 2013 21:17:52 -0500
...Had I known of these I wouldn't have bothered salvaging the VW parts from a headlight socket. (I cleaned them then re-crimped...
PARTS FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:01 -0400
...Here are the items available: *Air Flow Meter assembly (very good shape)-$50 *Upper and lower thermostat housing (excellent shape)-$18 *Bosch red coil...
Re: running light out-break in wiring and question
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:53:11 -0400
You did not say if your bad light is in the rear tail-light assembly or the rear side light, but: If I were...
Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:15:52 -0500
...c) either a rocker assembly with contacts that strike each other, or a slider with inserted contacts with very light coil springs behind them...
Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:56:38 -0400
...dashboard >>steering rack >>pedal cluster >>wiper assembly complete (minus motor?) >> >>Would I need these: >>handbrake lever assembly >>steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry >>-anything else...
Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 3 May 2014 13:55:41 -0400
...It looks like a green roll of quarters and lives behind the drivers side headlight assembly. It can be easily replaced. Let me know...
Re: Radiador fan resistor
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 19:56:13 -0400
...You buy a new one ($35 from me and I have them in stock), and then remove your upper grille and the headlight assembly...
Updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 20:41:02 -0400
...compressor bracket (large silver metal one) great shape-$5 *Air filter assembly with new air filter (practically looks new)-$25 *Ash tray lid (black...
Re: fan switch or sensor
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 13:06:23 -0400
...The resistor assembly is located behind the drivers side headlight frame. I believe the part number for this is 251 979 284 H. I...
Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:58 -0700
Though it has the square headlights (did all MY T3's made for German roads have round headlights?) I'm curious if it was...
Re: 87 vanagon headlight bushing
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:39:34 -0800
...apply the slightest pressure on the front of the headlight <DIV></DIV>> >assembly, inwards towards the vehicle... that can be enough to...
Re: h4 headlights
Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:31:04 -0700
...h4 headlights Unfortunately, the plastic nuts for the Vanagon adjustment screws are Vanagon specific and not interchangeable with the standard 7" Headlight Adjusters commonly...
Re: Instrument Panel Lights
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Sun, 20 May 2001 22:07:04 -0500
...Perhaps your dimmer is at fault? You know, that wheel sticking out near the headlight switch. If you have your dash lights turned up...
Re: VIN # meaning
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:30:35 -0800
As Dennis said, with a 2.1 (and rectangular headlights) it's an '86 and will have the '86 wiring. Westfalia did the camper...
Re: need help with starter problem, 1990 Vanagon GL, 4spd 2.1L
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:14:25 -0800
...The headlights and heater blower and > everything > else works and there is 12.6 volts on my battery. I tried jump > starting it > off...
Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:49:07 -0700
...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. Please e me with what you have, the condition and the price. Regards. Clarence...
Re: Headlamp upgrades to brighter lights - night vision
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 13:46:33 -0500
Unca' Joel and All, The windshield tint strip can be installed in one piece.....two piece assembly not required. BUT, it takes a tint...
Re: Installing SA Headlights & Grill
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 5 Oct 2002 12:24:41 -0400
...nothing for the inner two pins to mate with. (the old headlight buckets have two mounts each, but the round lights only have a...
Re: Head lights
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:38:45 -0500
...I guess what would really help is to understand why headlights that must have worked fine when the van rolled off the assembly line...
Re: Looking for a fog light switch kit - Any vendors have one?
Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
Wed, 25 Nov 1998 08:11:00 -0800
...I do remember seeing an empty hole in my rear > lamp assembly when I put in some higher-powered backup lightbulbs. I am > somewhat...
Re: queston on H4 55/60w bulb to fit stock bulb socket
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:39:39 -0800
...The position of the bulb in the reflector assembly is fixed. To aim the system properly so the low beam cutoff is just slightly...
Re: PS Re: Headlight Switch
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:15:40 -0500
...When everything is resting in its proper place, very carefully > place the base over the assembly and press it down until the lugs > engage...
Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:12:40 -0800
...pedal assembly out the top - tight fit, but it'll come out that way. I have also read about people removing the headlight in...
Re: Ampacity was Re: Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:51:07 -0700
...an automotive application. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
More abuse from the dash gremlins
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 2 Mar 2009 09:31:37 -0600
...Then this quit, and my turn signal indicator light started working for no apparent reason as long as the headlights were off. If they...