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• Re: New Drums
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 19 May 2012 08:42:26 -0700
  ...I install it. > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 10:37:50 -0800
  ...for P&Cs! > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: 1985?Westy for Sale in Merrillville, Indiana
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:17:51 -0700
  ...from my iPhone -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Dometic Camper fridges
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 23:07:38 -0400
  ...Can anyone out >there help me out? Tom 85 Westy ,66 Deluxe Burner assembly needs to be cleaned. Fridge will have to be removed...
• Dennis: Re: Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 May 1996 09:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...my 86' syncro. |>I have some play in the wheel tire assembly when unweighted. Checked for |>loose nuts and balljoints. The play seems to...
• A Friday thought
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 19:25:23 -0500
  ...They had about thirty complete and bare castings for helicopter refueling valves lying around in various levels of assembly. They were testing existing threads...
• Re: removing heater
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 03:27:29 +0100
  ...I have > removed > all the gubbins from up front to remove the heater assembly. What is > the best way to drain enough coolant to...
• Re: Horn, why won't it stop blowing?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:19:24 EST
  ...that one of the screws that hold down the wiper/dimmer assembly had backed out and was making contact with thw brass ring. Ya...
• Re: Starting Problems....looking like alternator
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 01:59:49 -0600
  ...of the alternator by simply putting in a new brush/ regulator assembly. Don't even need to take out the alternator! Not very much...
• Re: � � � Re: CV joint
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 08:25:07 EDT
  ...joint servicing link.� There are pictures and > > descriptions of the correct assembly of a CV joint.� This should tell > > and show you what you...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:34:00 -0700
  ...is not >> required. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: o-ring cooling crossover tube
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 23:10:30 -0500
  <<Esteemed Sir, Is this not only to keep the o-ring properly seated during assembly rather than to act as a sealant? Inquiring minds...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 29 May 2006 03:28:32 -0700
  Well, if someone wants to spend about $25K USD, I'm sure a 2000-2002 SA Caravelle can be brought to the US with...
• Learning curve......
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:14:33 -0400
  ...in my life...then there were the snap in harness holders... Assembly is reverse of taking it out right....that will be fun... I...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:44:20 -0700
  ...But I compared the exhaust print and print of manifold, via gasket, on 2 sets of flue assembly parts. Offset "O" on AL piece...
• Re: Puzzled by thesamba instructions: Convert 82D fan wiring to '86 fan.
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:12:40 -0700
  ...Brown, Red, Red/white, Red/blue. > > Why are there four wires going to the fan assembly? Since I cut the wires at the firewall...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:16:48 -0700
  ...off the chrome wire cage and remove the blade assembly, > then the blade assembly from one of these pops right onto the shaft: > > <http...
• Re: Antenna replacement steps ? Help
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:06:49 -0500
  ...Remove your grille and driver's side headlight assembly. 3. Remove the nut from the antenna base. 4. Pull antenna down and out bottom...
• Re: Those little rubber feet on a westy top...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:34:00 -0700
  ...wrote: > > That go on the metal supports of the top bar assembly. They rest on the > "roof" of the car when the top is...
• 'Nother Head Gasket Question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 May 2014 13:54:50 +0000
  ...nut, the one closest to the front exhaust port) On dis-assembly this time, I found little, if any, traces of the yellow sealant...
• Re: pop top heads up
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 19:58:14 -0800
  ...seen, top down. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:31:16 -0800
  ...jpg > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81...
• Re: At Idle: AFM Flap, CO Screw Relationship. Explanation Found
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:10:41 -0700
  ...volts AFM closed > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Piston squirters?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 18 May 2012 10:48:18 -0600
  ...Hi Volks! Iv... -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• need rebuilt trans!
  Historical mailing list - susan hafler
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 11:46:10 PDT
  ...so now i'm seeking a used transmission assembly for an 87 vanagon syncro gl, 5-speed. can anyone help me? i'm looking...
• Re: Intermittant Dome light Activation?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:57:11 PDT
  ...If only one comes on, then it is instead a short to ground in that particular dome light assembly. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, Virginia ============================ '81...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 03:33:24 -0500
  ...the amount of CP one projects PLUS a mechanically variable reflector assembly for focuis purposes. According to Karpov Surplus Sales, in Valdivostok, they enable...
• Re: HELP - Oil light says on!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 02:01:24 +0200
  ...so, what gives? Bad ground to the top of the oil filter > assembly? Help! David, An intriguing problem, I must admit. I cant be...
• Re: how did this happen ... ?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 16:37:36 EST
  ...This way under times of mild duress, even though I have worked on flat fours for dozens of years, re-assembly is idiot proof...
• Re: Instrument Panel Lights
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sun, 20 May 2001 21:53:48 -0500
  ...I noted that there is a piece of colored cellophane (green, I believe) over the slot below the lamp assembly. Is this standard equipment...
• Re: OX and charge lights on...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 05:06:37 EST
  ...enough, you can replace just the brushes at a cost of probably $5 as opposed to changing the regulator/brush assembly in toto. George
• Re: SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:29:22 -0800
  The answer for 82 water-cooled owners may be to switch out the heater box with control cable/panel assembly as a unit. The...
• Re: OE Audi wheels specs
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:24:16 -0800
  ...5x112.htm > > > > Hector > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: 1.5 Volt only at clock
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:59:20 -0700
  ...do? �Anyone? > > Zoltan > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:39:55 -0700
  ...Cut out the guts of the hookup and attach the fan to the back of the assembly. Wire it in with a switch and...
• Re: Request for detailed install directions for rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:22:04 -0500
  ...assembly from the floor of the van (two screws, one on each side, and there are little 1/4" blocks under the assembly), pull...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 23:09:20 -0800
  ...has the staples. >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 30 May 2006 15:10:52 -0800
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Ben, > > You better add a zero to that $25K number. First of all, you'll...
• Re: stereo install
  Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:52:51 -0400
  ...The stock units in my car were very unusual-Blaupunkt speakers with a permanently attached grille assembly which threads onto the speakers. I cut...
• Re: Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:10:54 -0700
  ...Axle assembly vs Local Shop Rebuild > > > Local shop here in south FL has a rebiult one for $100 (20 > dollar core). To > buy brand...
• Re: Distributor Hall Sender Connector
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:00:57 -0800
  ...I suppose with some careful work, you could make it work on the 86-91 hall assembly plate. Again, I don't know if...
• Re: CV bolt rounded -- what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:08:55 -0800
  ...And then how do I remove the shaft from the wheel assembly since it will be challenging, even with joint out of the way...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:22:40 -0700
  ...in shipping) Mark Richard Koerner wrote: > Just for clarification, the axle assembly I bought was the one OlRiverRat (Dean in New Mexico) suggested: https...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:56:29 -0800
  ...the difference. > > alistair -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:18:38 -0800
  ...auxiliary-battery-wiring/ -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:42:55 -0500
  ...NEW STARTER INSTALLED! >>> > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:47:49 -0800
  ...on the inside, but doing any kind of repairs in a cramped space or simply assembly may be a reason. Troy << am plumbing in...
• Re: RE-The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 10:24:09 -0500
  ...I removed the whole assembly and with WD40 worked the shaft out of the bushing, then used 600 grit emery cloth to clean the...
• engine bolt questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Nelson
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 20:09:21 -0700
  ...Is there something I should use on re-assembly that will prevent this? What's the best way to get these things out without...
• Re: westy mirror tightening
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 18:19:01 -0700
  ...Underneath that mounting shoe is a nut with a spring and ball type assembly. If you tighten the nut, you tighten the spring, which...
• Convert Auto to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:47:33 -0600
  ...Should I buy the clean automatic and then convert it to a manual (things to be converted include pedal assembly, shifting mechanisms, master and...
• Re: 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:14:13 -0500
  ...If it is damaged, then look for a used assembly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
• $199 Tent Deal - Instruction Sheets
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 5 May 2004 22:04:17 -0400
  ...container, we didn't have time to print and insert the assembly instructions. For those who have one coming, I have posted the instructions...
• on the road again (was jammed fuel pump)
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:39:18 -0400
  ...set me back $85 and included a new left front headlight assembly. I took the used pump and pumped some parts cleaner fluid through...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:59:49 -0400
  ...Does it attach to the muffler or engine? I think I have a syncro engine mount assembly ( the part that bolts to the front...
• Re: '66 bus w/ flickering oil light
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Apr 1994 21:31:23 -0600
  ...flow thermostat. >When I rebuilt the engine there was *no* control assembly for the air >flaps to remove. I did not consider putting one...
• Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 May 2006 16:43:39 -0400
  ...RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY > > > Well, if someone wants to spend about $25K USD, I'm sure a > 2000-2002 SA > Caravelle can be brought...
• Berg Vs Pauter Ratio Rockers: comments please!
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 12:27:50 -0500
  ...rocker arm assembly, lubed and ready for installation lash caps adjusting screws mounting studs jam nuts spare side play shims push rods $90 set...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Jul 2021 01:37:03 -0500
  ...to the heater valve,removed the hoses and dropped the valve > assembly with hoses and cable onto the driveway to work on it. You...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:35:54 -0700
  ...things , I futzed around with my spare pop top lifting bar assembly this week. Little stainless steel shaft and a bronze bushing to fix...