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  • Re: Auto Tranny Rebuild Issue
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:19:55 -0700
    ...having the keyway > line up. > > Do you experts start the completed assembly over the planetary gear and > then > drop the key in or ??? > > > > If...
  • Re: Is this H pipe junk
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 5 Jul 2010 13:01:30 -0700
    ...My van does not have an H pipe (it's all 1 big hose assembly) so I cannot compare as to what it's...
  • Re: oh no, Wheel offset again! Help!
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Fri, 5 Mar 1999 12:20:29 +0100
    ...The rims will be mounted to the hub assembly as usal. Regards Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
  • rust spot on sliding window opening
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 20:55:29 -0800
    ...the day on the job, including removing and reinstalling the window assembly. The rust was localized at the two bottom corners of the window...
  • AmsOil Full-Flow System for diesel Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
    Sun, 3 Sep 2000 00:19:32 EDT
    ...I understand AmsOil has this monster filter assembly, and I had a concern with it. Can the stock oil pump cope with it, or...
  • Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
    Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:31:49 -0800
    ...I noticed water leaking out by the fan switch, went to tighten it a bit and the whole assembly came off in my hands...
  • Re: need help with engine assembly
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 06:46:17 EST
    In a message dated 29/03/2004 12:04:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Just goes along with the...
  • Re: Spot The Mouse
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 1 Mar 2013 20:32:29 -0800
    ...2520the%2520mouse.jpg -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Subject: Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:44:21 -0700
    ...that was the first example of a foreign manufacturer having a car assembly plant here , btw. Now most, or many of them do it...
  • Re: AC Outlet Needed
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 16 Mar 2006 23:26:46 -0500
    ...I need to buy the whole darn plastic flapper middle AC assembly thingy? Anyone have said parts? It's for the 90 Syncro. Thanks...
  • Re: Engine balancing
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Thu, 2 Dec 1999 07:13:26 -0600
    ...A stub shaft was mounted through the hub assembly an the whole > thing set on a knife edge. It would always rotate to heaviest...
  • Shifter Problem
    Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
    Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
    Hi All, Just for the record - after dismantling the bushings and ball joint assembly on the gear shifter, for some reason the whole assembly...
  • Re: 2.1 Throttle Switch Assmebly on 1.9 with later style switch?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 22 May 2016 10:12:35 -0400
    ...Can the Digifant 2.1 throttle switch assembly be used on the 1.9 throttle body with later style switch? I've read of...
  • Re: Holy cow: rear hatch latch
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:15:49 -0800
    ...Wow, that took some doing, with scratched arms > and hands! > > When it finally popped, I pulled the whole corroded assembly out, cleaned > it, and...
  • Re: Homemade muffler
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:49:58 -0800
    ...muffler-installed/ > > alistair -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:13:30 -0800
    ...kind of stuff. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Another_dometic_question=97does_size_m?= =?windows-1252?Q?atter=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:24:23 -0700
    ...van may not. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:25:52 -0700
    ...Thanks much, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: Maybe a Good Deal? (1.6 TD Vanagon $2000 Vancouver BC Craigs List)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 15 May 2012 19:19:17 -0700
    ...3017710137.html > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
  • Re: Rear brakes frustration
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:25 -0800
    ...European/dp/B0002KM5L0 -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Leaky Heater Valve
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:55:45 -0800
    ...wrote: > Bad batch? -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Carrier Bars?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 4 Dec 2011 21:13:50 -0800
    ...fiberglass >> engine >> cover. >> >> >> -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Need door lock/latch assembly for front door, 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:22:43 -0800
    As some of you know, over the last (nearly) month, I am piecing together my Van after having it stolen and recovered and almost...
  • RE: sport racks on Westys
    Historical mailing list - Clark M. Carr
    04 Dec 95 18:12:43 EST
    ...I have just purchased a bike/ski rack from an outfit called Rack-N-Lock (800 725-6562) and their 2" hitch assembly will...
  • Copy of: Re: Battery Removal
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    17 Oct 96 02:10:44 EDT
    ...over your head!) Or removing an '84 Vanagon overhead A/C assembly and saying to myself " I'll just cut this here ground wire...
  • Re: Sliding Door and Cold Weather
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 02:18:33 -0800
    ...But this year, it just won't close anymore! > > So, do I need a new lock assembly or is there something to adjust that...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#287513884: 87 VW Vanagon Wolfsbg rear facing seats pair
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:22:52 -0500
    ...They have the complete assembly including frames and trays. They have seat belts and are in good condition.No rips or tears. Rear Facing...
  • Front Heater Vent Problem...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 14:12:47 -0700
    ...I think that the actual flap assembly has gone bad. I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same problem and if so, how...
  • Re: Front Heater Vent Problem...
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:59:47 -0400
    ...I think that the actual flap assembly has gone bad. I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same problem and if so, how...
  • Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:31:39 -0700
    Because they are "run in" at the factory on the engine assembly line. Many ordinary car engines are too, but probably to a lesser...
  • Water cooled H fitting.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 11:10:48 -0600
    ...It looks to be an H assembly for coolant, never could find the part number for McCue. Anybody want this good part for $12...
  • Re: Name that Vanagon Part......
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 17 Mar 2002 21:32:58 -0600
    ...removed... > > > > Located to the right of where the drivers side headlight assembly > sits... > > Between the light fixture area, and the silver antenna tube... > Green...
  • Re: Front speakers - 85' GL
    Historical mailing list - joe brown
    Sun, 2 Mar 2003 01:47:19 -0800
    ...Used nuts and bolts to hold the finished assembly to the door panel. The tea plate and mounting nuts are painted black so they...
  • Manual Steering Rack+TieRod Install questions
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 09:26:25 -0800
    ...previous use) Should i not re-use this used tie rod assembly? 2. can i assemble the rack+tie-rod assemblies all at once...
  • Re: Help! 85 coolant circulation question...
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:38:12 -0500
    ...leaned > on and broke off the plastic hose connection on the assembly below the > rear bleeder valve.a little coolant leaked out already, but...
  • Re: VW for sale in AZ
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:33:12 -0700
    ...bar/3230725056.html -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: Brown Dash Pad
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:41:19 -0400
    ...screws and the drilling of pop-rivets then, as they say, assembly is the reverse of removal, why not try to get the whole...
  • Re: power steering rack leaking, "how to"
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:00:15 -0400
    ...I used these when I did mine a few years ago, and, except for one stupid mistake I made in re-assembly, all went...
  • Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:57:37 -0800
    ...FWIW, the epoxy was only to hold the new piece in place for assembly so it would be sandwiched in place. But..... I wasn...
  • Re: never ending saga working on the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - A2L1
    Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:51:10 -0400
    ...I removed the alternator and the bracket that mounts to the motor for the pivot assembly has been welded in the past, they didnt...
  • Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 8 Feb 2013 18:11:58 -0800
    ...this? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Neil. >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
  • Re: Radius Arm (strut) Steel Sleeve Measurement
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:51 -0700
    ...Thanks much, >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
  • Re: Removing A/C high pressure hose from Westy Camper
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:48:48 -0700
    ...Now the fun begins in attempting to relocate the AC assembly back up in the platform and locate the platform and all the hoses...
  • Broken dipstick tube
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 8 Aug 2015 17:54:27 -0700
    ...It appears to be a two piece assembly, with the part that goes into the engine case formerly attached to the flanged end of...
  • All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:00:55 -0800
    ...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
  • Re: fuel managment system
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:48:43 -0700
    ...Doka (crew cab) >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
  • Thank you all, Re: Series resistance unit question
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:48:28 -0800
    ...Series resistance unti question Zoltan, Apparently not easy; Remove dash, remove heater air box assembly, split open box, it's inside. http://www.benplace...
  • Re: OE Audi wheels specs
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:38:54 -0800
    ...linked to. > > > Neil. > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
  • Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:30:52 -0400
    ...air to the existing one (as well as modifying a regulator assembly to be just a brush carrier and bring the field connection out...
  • Re: Pan
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:00:57 -0700
    ...Saw it last night. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2...
  • Re: Water tank level gauge on '91 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 23 May 2010 19:58:32 -0400
    ...polysulfide caulk, silicone RTV or some such; and seal the two assembly seams at inside top and bottom with extra glue, you'll keep...
  • Westy vent assembly
    Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
    Fri, 9 Jun 1995 16:17:24 -0400 (EDT)
    I just ordered and received some replacement parts for the top vent window on our 85 westy. However, the original parts were so damaged...
  • Re: Oil cooler for 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 03:58:30 -0400
    ...or no problem - usually mounted them to the front axle beam assembly used on these years (thru 79). A popular location is near the...
  • shitty aftermarket muffler
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:27:20 -0600 (CST)
    ...I'm returning to stock and will see to have the old assembly fixed. -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu http://wuecon.wustl...
  • another question on exhaust
    Historical mailing list - David E Most
    Sat, 20 Jul 1996 12:40:47 -0400
    ...My question relates to the assembly and installation of these parts. I assume I just put the gaskets b/w them and tighten the...
  • Re: Benefits of 15 " rims
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 Mar 1999 19:59:29 EST
    ...I believe that the front wheel assembly is different also the tie rod ends are different too. So if you have to change out...
  • Re: Air Conditioner in the Front, a/c system for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Jun 2000 12:22:48 EDT
    ...Anyone selling the rear A/C assembly? Am I the only one with this front-installed Air Conditioner? Gosh, I feel so special. Especially...
  • Re: Fluttering Speedometer
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:50:26 EST
    ...white lithium grease used on miniature mechanisms and as an engine assembly lubricant) to the cable end and socket. You have to use lubricants...
  • Re: Should I buy it?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:45:48 -0600
    ...Also, you can rebuild the automatic yourself with a modest tool set, whereas the manual tranny requires jigs for assembly and considerably more knowledge...
  • Re: "Relayed" Headlights Out
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:16:22 -0700
    ...The dimmer switch is actually part of the wiper arm assembly, so that's what we replaced, and everything was fine. We had to...