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• Testing Radiator Thermoswitch
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:34:26 -0700
  ...So far I've tested the fan by pulling the connector at the radiator thermoswitch and jumping to the high and low speed pins...
• Re: fridge wont stay lit -safety?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:45:51 -0700
  Yes!!! Turn off the fridge before pulling up to the gas station!!! I should have mentioned this earlier! There is a real danger. Turn...
• Re: Fridge won't come out...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:49:29 -0800
  You may have pulled the wrong 2 screws on the left side. The correct ones inside the left cabinet are recessed in deep holes...
• Let me add ... Was cherry picker ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:26:51 -0700
  ...In fact, I only lift it up on the side I am planning to pull the engine out at, and only enough that the...
• 2.1 engine rebuild--details on bearing #3, please?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:35:21 -0500
  On bearing #3, the one between the distributor gear and the pulley, what is the correct position of the bearing? Bentley seem unclear. Furthermore...
• Jump Seat Adapter
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 10:57:43 -0400
  > List, > > I'm about to pull the trigger on a Rocky Mountain Westy jump seat adapter. Any experiences and/or advice? http://www.rockymountainwesty...
• Re: hmm, is this bad? could it hurt?(lost spark plug)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Wed, 1 May 1996 13:00:35 -0400 (EDT)
  I have dropped a bunch of stuff down those spark plug holes and the little magnet on a stick thing always pulls it right...
• Re: Oldest Vanagon on the list??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 22:59:11 -0800
  ...He pulled the very last Syncro Westy off the factory in Germany. malcolm
• Trailing Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:51:19 -0800
  ...Do i need that special toiol to pull the old ones? thanks! steve
• 81 Westy head removal, advice?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 08:34:31 -0700
  Is it possible to remove the drivers side head on my 81 Westy (80 Vanagon) without pulling the engine? Will I run into major...
• Re: Propane Tank Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Thu, 11 May 2000 15:40:04 -0400
  ...Where do I send them? �ric > I'm really interested in this as I'm a poor sid that just > pulled his tank > for...
• Re: CV boot question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 08:01:08 -0700
  >How do we know if we only have to change the casing or also the > joint? > You (or your mechanic) pull them out... put...
• diesel motor mounts at u-pick-it yard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:41:59 -0700
  ...It is at the pick-n-pull yard in Modesto CA.
• Hall sender Install
  Historical mailing list - Paolo
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 12:06:22 -0800
  ...Am I to assume that the distributor must be pulled to install this? Thanks. Paolo
• Re: best seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 17:16:34 -0600
  ...It sets up in 15 minutes, displaces moisture, and it would take two Mack trucks to pull it apart. Available at any finer body...
• Enough Drip Loops
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 17:39:53 -0700
  Thanks All-- For all the info on drip loops! Tomorrow I hope to find a few minutes to pull my lenses off the markers...
• Power Steering Pump ...leak?
  Historical mailing list - Adolf Birkenhouser
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:48:51 -0500
  Volks, recently my power steering pump seems to be leaking behind it's pulley. Is there a rebuild kit available from list vendors? If...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 14 May 2003 13:04:28 EDT
  ...SCHSA.ORG writes: << Are there any tricks to installing the cable? >> BEFORE you remove the old cable, bend a pull cord to it. George
• Re: To Chris Delong
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 19:44:51 -0700
  ...Assumed it was pulled from someones address book, but maybe with two with Chris's name it is on his machine.
• Adventurewagen sighting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 16:15:32 -0500
  ...Are you a listee? (Yes, I pulled over and drooled for a minute) Roger Van Till 89 Westy "The Moose Lounge"
• Trany rebuild pointers
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:50:46 -0700
  Hi All, I am pulling the tranny tomorrow (88 GL, 4 spd) and I am going to try and rebuild it.. It is currently...
• Rear Table
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 02:04:04 -0500
  Does your aft/rear table rub the against the back of the rear seat when you pull it away from it's stored position...
• Re: Rotor Stuck - Need tips and tricks for removal
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:52:21 -0800
  ...Squeeze and pull until it comes off or breaks. Mine broke but no big deal, I was replacing it anyway.
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:58:47 -0700
  ...I've had different experiences pulling off the drive flanges. I've had some slip off by pulling by hand and others have required...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:20:36 -0700
  ...pump pulley I have ever found with the right smaller diameter and correct offset is one that fits the far more common 'small hub...
• Re: Dash Controls
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 01:54:09 +0100
  ...top lever is for controlling the air stream to the windshield. Pull it all the way to the left, the air stream is closed...
• Re: One other dumb question, removing air control sliders
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:41:44 -0800
  ...If you pull by the knob it will come off in your hand, and > within each pair one retaining sleeve sticks up and the...
• Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:47:34 +0100
  ...I have obtained two sets of heater cables and both the left hand cables had bends which meant that the cable could be pulled...
• Re: Brake work pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:22:51 -0500
  Pretty much ever car I've worked on since the sixties (yes, european cars had them back then) you pull out the two bolt...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 May 2017 21:27:23 -0400
  Hi Mark and others, When I pull the wiper arm the wiper works normally just no sprayer pump. This is great info. I’m...
• Re: Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Sun, 26 May 2013 17:32:13 -0400
  ...Causes of Brake Pull at Highway Speeds? UPDATE So another shop checked out my '81. The owner took a pry bar to the front...
• Re: High Speed Fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:46:15 -0700
  ...If you pulled >>fuse #1 and relay #5 then the low speed is half >>disabled and medium is >>completely disabled. Low speed can still...
• Re: Fishing wire from courtesy light to behind dash
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:40:47 -0400
  ...Then if you ever need to pull something else through the works > already done. > > Joel > > '90 Syncro > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: My latest Acquisitions....
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:18:38 -0700
  Yeah, you can pull the head (at least the right side), but it's a REAL PITA. I will never do that again IF...
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:55:56 -0500
  ...my '82 >>and there's an '85 at the pick -n- pull and I'm thinking I might try to pull >>it. Thoughts? >> >>Bryant >> >> >> >
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Bryant Baecht
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:44:34 -0600
  ...my '82 >and there's an '85 at the pick -n- pull and I'm thinking I might try to pull >it. Thoughts? > >Bryant > > >
• Re: Hand brake
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Knight
  Fri, 18 Nov 1994 20:05:57 +1100 (EST)
  ...in the wrong hole so that when you pulled on the handbrake, it couldn't pull up. I have had the car for four...
• Re: air cooled? : non van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 19:02:34 -0500
  ...The serpentine belt for the cooling fan is amazing - four pullies - with two to take the belt 90 degrees out of the plane of...
• Re: Now here is a challenge!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 22:46:54 EDT
  ...Try to move the pulley on the water pump. It should be tight with no side to side motion and very little (or no...
• Re: Ignition Timming procedure for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:04:26 -0400
  ...Adjust idle to 850 +/-50 rpm Set timing mark on inner pulley to match the line of the case halves. Remember to set your...
• Hydaulic lifter bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Klender
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:40:00 EST
  ...I pulled both of the lifters from #2 and found that they were totally dry. I pulled them apart and bled them and then...
• Re: neat idea........anyone done this before?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:41:24 -0400
  ...I want to cut the rear half of a wrecked vanagon and weld a tongue to it to pull. I can then access it...
• Towing weight, handling, sailboat.
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 10:56:09 -0400
  I am considering replacing the trailer-sailboat I sold some years ago, and *may* pull same with our 1982 Vanagon. We are looking at...
• Re: Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 20:06:57 -0400
  Steve, If you can tease up a corner of the decal, you can actually pull it off. The trick is to pull very slowly...
• anther speedo problem
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 22:28:53 -0500
  I recently replaced the front wheel bearings in my 84 GL which required pulling the speedo cable out of the left front hub. I...
• Re: more about my synco question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 20:35:34 -0500
  ...So I pulled it and dropped it off as the core for a rebuilt one from the dealer....I suspect that the one I...
• Re: more Denver U-pull-it info / Since You Asked
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 10:26:42 -0700
  ...more Denver U-pull-it info / Since You Asked > In a message dated 6/1/05 5:02:52 PM, vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM writes...
• Re: Windshield
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 20:29:14 -0500
  ...you have to take it to a body shop where they will pull the windshield, make the repair and have the glass installer come...
• Re: pulling the stove/fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 20:51:57 -0300
  ...has anyone pulled the fridge part alone and > > kept the stove in place? > > > > I like the stove and use it quite a bit, but...
• 89 VANAGON WESTY A/C QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:58:00 -0400
  ...I pulled over and after making sure I didn't have an engine fire (yes I have new fuel lines), I cracked the lid...
• Re: Water Pump Impeller Damage
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:11:57 -0800
  ...I also figured I'd pull the coolant pump. "Better now than later" I thought. Got some advice on brand names for replacement and...
• [FIX] Front Heater Switch - Caution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:29:49 -0500
  ...Easy to pull out. 2) Knob removal - CAUTION!! I pulled on the lever knobs but they would not come loose initially. I rolled up...
• Re: Syncro Clutch Cross Shaft problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:05:35 -0800
  ...I'd start by pulling the engine only. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, November...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 23:16:20 EST
  ...But, before he loaded them on to a ship he would always pull the engine and place it in the vehicle. This got the...
• Basement cleanout, Diesel parts.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand 1
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:01:28 -0400
  ...These are parts that I pulled off used engines, but didn't end up needing myself. Tested and guaranteed not DOA. 1 Waterpump housing...
• Supercharged Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:34:13 -0700
  ...The driveshaft is pulled so it is 2wd, however we are still runnning the 30.5" giant BFG All terrain tires, which rob about...
• Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 14 May 2005 19:32:20 -0700
  ...a dent puller weight use a piece of pipe or even a > hammer to bang on the washer end and pull out the pin...
• Re: Reverse Gear in Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 08:29:33 -0700
  ...locks > and with it pulled out the AWD works. I deduced this by lighted > Transmission diagram. The light on the rear axle lights up...
• Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:46:03 -0400
  ...Pick up a garage door pull > > handle > > > or whatever you want to use as a pull handle. The poly garage door pull > > > handle is...
• My writeup on removing and replacing the 2.1l Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 6 Aug 2013 18:30:57 -0400
  ...Remove the three bolts that hold the black metal pulley to the water pump and remove the pulley. Remove the two allen head bolts...