← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 55+: 60 results shown for Body Work.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

Re: Engine runs with no AFM?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:23:11 -0500
...That made for a great story.... > > It did work, it just ran rough and was very slow to respond to throttle so > almost impossible...
Re: 2.1L vs. 1.9 L? and other questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 20:59:07 PST
...sounds like a lot of work.There is a marked difference in power between my 86 2.1L Transporter and my wifes' 85 GL...
AC WARNING! Do not loose your cool...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 14:25:46 EST
...But as I was checking for the source of the leak I discovered that the line coming from the body had worked itself loose...
Re: AFM 1.9l/2.1l help?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 18:11:14 EDT
...and the throttle body) with the 2.1l hose since the AFM outlet is bigger for the 2.1l. It worked very well when...
82 Westy for sale (again)
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:53:20 -0800
...All the camping equipment works great. Fridge lights quickly & works in all modes. Propane tank is full & ready to camp. All screens, curtains & cushions...
Re: NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:03:25 -0600
...NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year "Needs body work." http://baltimore.craigslist.org/car/259882316.html Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD -- mordo...
Re: Buddy Wants a Vanagon Camper
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:23:39 -0700
...a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.prpeak...
Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:37:08 -0600
Are you trying to cut through the bolt where the trailing arm attaches to the body? Jim > On Jan 20, 2015, at 12:26...
Fair price for a Joker?
Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
Sat, 7 Jul 2012 12:16:58 -0400
...body is in great shape, the rubber is good, the seats show a lot of wear, the appliances all are claimed to work. The...
'84 going to become parts
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:05:06 -0700
...It works in all four gears, but is a bear to shift into 2nd. I can ship it to Darryl practically free if that...
FS: 87 Westy
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Jul 1997 23:09:50 -0400
...The body has rust and damage but the interior is in excellent condition. Camping amenities worked last time I used them, new propane tank...
Leaking Propane Regulator??
Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
Fri, 4 Dec 1998 16:38:13 EST
...It's the unit that's on the propane tank before the lines split and head up into the body of the van. It...
Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:05:01 -0400
...703-830-5619. '79 Bus, Westfalia type 2 camper, 141K miles, body/mech very gd condition, $3200 obo. 703-729-1248. OTHER AIR-COOLEDS...
help!
Historical mailing list - cbsid
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:47:45 -0800
...vanagon works on a full cycle of four to read the rpms, so we could really use some help on these, any body out...
Re: Coolant System Corrosion Protection was: Electronic Rust Protection?
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:57:46 -0700
...keeping rust at bay with an electronic device on the Van body while in the air, but- What of the dangly metal part hanging...
Caveat Emptor, or: So You're Buying a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 06:25:39 -0500
...Good body, seemingly solid drivetrain, nice interior. Even the fridge works! This van is relatively has relatively low mileage, for better or worse; I...
Re: A/C Units
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:57:14 -0400
It will if it has the proper part number along with the SD 709 (that is just a piston discription and body style number...
Re: More Woe is me !!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:53:41 -0600
...I have a > little experience doing body work - bondo stuff - and own most tools, but I've > never done anything this major before. My...
Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:16:45 -0400
...The Vanagon does not have enough vacuum for this to work reliably. Will eventually disconnect on almost any hill. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
Historical mailing list - Tony Flores
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:41:01 -0700
...Can't pull that shroud without taking the whole rear seat > front frame loose from the body frame. Shroud won't clear the heater...
Re: 85 liter fuel tank
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 17:45:57 -0700
...I assume the plastic ones were useable in their respective > vehicles because they were encased in the body metal and wouldn't work for...
Re: Part # questions
Historical mailing list
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:31:10 EST
...http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489
Re: temp gauge not working right...
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 11:36:02 -0400
...If those items work, I move onto other diagnosis. One great practice is to check and clean all your ground straps and body connection...
Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:14:07 -0800
...of > sunshine > we > > > have here in New Mexico and lack of working AC. > > > My job entails having to go out frequently during the night...
Re: Headlights Not Working!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:37:54 -0400
...Ypu can fix it there or, at each of the headlight assemblies, splice and new ground and connect it to the body with a...
Re: good news busses
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 23:28:34 -0400
...I was skeptical, as I have sure seen a lot of poor > body work over the years, but it came back looking pretty good...
VW Parts for sale from pnw.forsale
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Feb 95 09:50 PST
...Rears are bad, you can have em for free. - Body and pan. the body is good only surface rust has been dented on the...
Re: Signal light flashing too fast.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:14:19 -0500
...Eric Caron > On Nov 18, 2023, at 1:13 PM, Rick Cooper <rick@WEBLEAF.CA> wrote: > > Some months ago I was doing body work...
A Greeting and a Vanagon-Wanted Message
Historical mailing list - Jessica Evans
Sun, 10 Nov 2002 14:39:53 -0800
...Either a Westy 1/2 camper (base camper/weekender), or a non-Westy would work. No full campers, as I need the space for...
coolant system tester adapter...
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:35:56 -0500
...It sorta worked, but my setup was suspect, meaning I'm unsure if it was working properly. I'd like to simply purchase the...
Gas Tank Conversion - Finale
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 14 Apr 1995 19:59:13 -0700 (PDT)
...It does work as far as keeping the apron cool, though... I also insulated the engine lid on a whim. The bus is much...
Re: Blacks and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:45:31 -0800
...to grab a can of black Krylon Camouflage and go to work . . . On Wed, Dec 10, 2008 at 5:19 AM, M'obeechi <obeechi...
Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sat, 7 Mar 2015 10:09:37 -0500
...that at the body shop I have a shop picked and have a price >>> on the total paint and body work >>> >>> But will need...
Re: low power, no throttle response
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 16 Aug 2002 12:39:53 -0400
...The boot on my '85 worked loose and caused the symptoms you are describing. The fitting on the boot end of the breather hose...
Re: PAINT JOB
Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
Sat, 6 Feb 1999 08:33:18 -0500
...I just had mine redone and it cost $3,500 for the necessary stripping to metal, some body work, self etching primer, filler primer...
Re: 2.1 Upgrade for '85 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Mar 2002 10:48:56 EST
...I know that you could probably modify the mounting brackets with some work and experimentation, but the much easier route is to find a...
'85 Vanagon w/weekender option For Sale
Historical mailing list - CaptainRod
Sun, 11 May 2003 12:35:53 -0400
...The body has some dents but very little rust to deal with. A recent encounter with a low curb/parking lot divider will require...
Re: Wonderful Paint Job - No Start
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:05:25 +0000
...wrote: > > > The engine compartment was completely coated with dust from the body work. > > I figured that it must have sucked too much dust. I...
Re: Heaters for winter camping
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:05:35 -0800
...My van has a Propex heater which works very, very well. The van is toasty warm and it doesn't seem to use too...
Re: SA grill update lenses
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:19:16 -0700
...is this correct? Is there another brand of lens that will work? Any 7" round will fit. You want European or Japanese H4 lens...
Re: Body Shop question
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 22:46:52 -0600
...Body Shop question Terry, what about a repaint of a white Westy? Does cheaper white paint last any better? Mark 82 White Westy, needs...
Re: Vanagon Diesel Parts For Sale
Historical mailing list - Peter k
Mon, 7 Oct 2019 14:08:51 -0400
...Otherwise, this engine was in good working order when I removed > it. Includes engine carrier and 4 Spd transaxle in good working order. > > I...
Re: '90 & '81 Vanagon Parts
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:27:13 -0800
...diesel. > > Just about everything can be installed on the older body. > The body dimensions don't really change at all in all vanagons. > > -----Original...
all the news that fits, we print ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 Jun 94 12:01:00 CDT
...brakes, CVs, wheel bearings, engine, trans, clutch, heat exchangers, exhaust, alternator, the works. All new body and top seals. Paperwork on the lot. Call...
Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 25 Mar 2004 13:46:23 -0800
>>> Okay, it sounds like my concern about the complications with future body >>> work on sound-deadened panels is legitimate. >> Maybe. Have you tried asking...
Re: Advice on front collision damage
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 18:47:52 -0800
...Anyway the body shop cut it out and actually got the sheet metal from VW (other guy's insurance paid) to fix it. Turned...
Re: searching archive
Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
Sun, 26 Aug 2001 17:25:22 -0700
...There is no need for a subject and in the body type the following: search vanagon "search string" Replace "search string" with the words...
Re: Fuel gauge sender on 60's split
Historical mailing list
Fri, 29 Mar 1996 04:09:11 -0500
...the ground goes from under one of the little screws holding the sender in over to the body. It wont work without the ground...
FS 1960 Type I Sun roof No Vanagon Content
Historical mailing list - robyn and heather rudisill
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:50:33 -0700
...Needs brake work and front-end work. I used to commute to Seattle from Omaha once a month. I stayed a week each time...
what's an '80 L worth?
Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
Sat, 18 Mar 2006 12:21:44 -0500
...body damage in right rear wheel well into the rear of the sliding door...but door does function. No radio, horn doesn't work...
Re: A/C ducting
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:24:52 -0400
...quoted-printable <html> <head> <style></style> </head> <body...
Re: Idle Control Issues
Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:55:32 -0700
...I have spent a lot of time with Vanagon Idle Stabilation Control Modules (ISCMs) and thought it might to explain the workings to help...
Re: Kenwood Stereo turn itself =?UTF-8?Q?on=3F=20SVC=2E?=
Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:03:48 -0700
<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>I suspect your stereo deck power was interrupted somehow and when...
Re: FW: Can somebody identify/explain these?
Historical mailing list - Jerome A Perkins
Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:56:33 +0100
...dollies/long-curved-body-spoon-model-1054.html (Needs a bit of polishing!) Jerome Jake de Villiers wrote: > Probably someone working in the engine...
Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:32:45 -0700
...this sounfs reak flakey but ... > > So as I finish the rusted body work on the rear arch // appliance panels > my thoughts turn to getting...
Re: Was "How do we remove" now searching the archives again - long
Historical mailing list - Geordie Birch
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:27:58 -0700
I just tried this myself and it worked just fine. Only posts from Dennis Haynes were returned. Try it again. Geordie. On 9/13...
Re: Windshield Washers
Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:06:19 -0000
Skip Emmert-Keaton wrote: > > My windshield washers don't seem to work. I can hear the pump working and > there's fluid in the...
Re: Leaking slider windows
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:12:50 -0600
...side, slider windows on my 87 vanagon were recently removed for body= > work. Reinstalled with new seals. Both windows leak, so retried the insta...
82 diesel Aswan brown up for sale
Historical mailing list - Chris Jackson
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:58:43 -0000
...and work its way to California over the years. It does have a salvage title I believe due to some left body damage that...
Did this GL suffer a small engine fire?
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:00:57 -0500
...s pitch for the van. "A FEW SPOTS" to describe bad body work and numerous dents. "THE INSIDE LOOKS BRAND NEW OTHER THAN THE...