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  • Re: rear side jailbars/rear shoulderbelt tethers...anyone seen these?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:33:13 +1000
    ...they mount to the D pillar, go horizontal over the rear side glass, and then bend down and mount to the area under the...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:19:32 -0500
    ...I guess >> this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of >> the window. >> The later one (I think when...
  • Re: SVC: Link to T-3 Foto
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:54:08 -0700
    ...A-pillars would pop loose, followed by the B, C, and D pillars... If the original image could be examined, it might show that...
  • Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:04:31 -0400
    ...switch off the high pressure line in the DS side >> > rear D pillar and pop the new one in and NOT lose all the...
  • Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:17:01 -0700
    ...All oil cooler kits install easily with basic tools, in base of right D- pillar. Detailed instructions are provided. Different kits are available depending...
  • Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Sun, 4 May 2008 09:42:49 -0700
    ...The pics I find seem to > > > indicate they did away with the vents just forward of the D pillar in > > > order to make room...
  • Re: Subject: AFM =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=20=28as=20related=20to=20the=20air=20filte?= =?UTF-8?Q?r=20housing=29?=
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:03:51 -0700
    ...I'd like to mount that up inside the D-pillar, connected with either PVC or aluminum and silicone intake tract, configured to be...
  • Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:20:28 -0500
    ...I pulled the harness on the new switch in the rear D pillar and the fan stopped. Plugged it back in and all good...
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
    Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:13:49 -0500
    ...on high speed, 4 on the knob, the wire in the D pillar before = the fuse that feeds juice to the fan gets hot...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:47:47 -0700
    ...You can just cut something in half, down the middle, and use half over each D-pillar..It will certainly help. Back in the...
  • Re: update on a/c fuse blowing
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 15 May 2007 23:55:35 -0400
    Most of the wiring for the AC goes up around the drivers side D pillar. In other words, behind the cabinet at the rear...
  • Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:11:13 -0700
    ...What > is holding it up at this point are the rear corner pieces (the plastic > covering the D pillars). This is not a long...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:40:51 -0700
    ...Problem is angle of the D-pillar. The bottom radius has to be closed tighter and the upper wider. It's obviously possible to...
  • Re: Subject: AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:41:08 -0800
    ...I'd like to mount that up inside the D-pillar, connected > with > either PVC or aluminum and silicone intake tract, configured to be...
  • Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:32:43 -0500
    ...All oil > cooler kits install easily with basic tools, in base of right D- > pillar. Detailed instructions are provided. > > Different kits are available depending...
  • Extra Oil cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:40:36 -0700
    ...It has the right size heat exchanger (radiator) it will fit where I plan to put one (driver's side D-pillar) and it...
  • Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
    Sun, 14 Jun 2015 15:24:57 -0700
    ...I see the 1986 has some electrics in the D pillar >> behind the cabinet. Does the 1985 have the same arrangement? If so, >> are...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:39:07 -0700
    I managed to lower the temperature of my 1.9 WBX when driving in 100+ temps by making cardboard deflectors for the D pillar...
  • Re: AC servicing woes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Fri, 5 Aug 2016 18:33:25 -0400
    ...back home from a Burlington VW show.I checked at the D pillar #25 relay to see it has finally broke but can't...
  • Re: Very Interesting Fire Suppression System
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:54:09 -0600
    ...I have the cylinder sitting upright, over the engine, next to the DS D Pillar. This mounting location may change as Fritz 'evolves.' The...
  • Re: vibrating TIICO engine (Kudos Ed Rogers)
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sat, 8 Nov 2003 12:47:05 EST
    ...The fix was the snorkel in the left D pillar. That symptom is entirely gone. I have NO broken exhaust parts, no vibration problems...
  • Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 3 Aug 2002 11:00:04 -0500
    ...In my GL the low and high pressure switches are behind the plastic cover at the left rear (D) pillar. I don't know...
  • Re: SVC: Link to T-3 Foto
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:46:21 -0700
    ...A-pillars > would pop loose, followed by the B, C, and D pillars... > > If the original image could be examined, it might show that...
  • venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:53:15 -0700
    ...The damage was minor, a broken bumper on the passenger side rear, a small ding in the D-pillar, two mangled bumper mounts. The...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:25:43 +0100
    ...I guess >>> this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of >>> the window. >>> The later one (I think when...
  • A/C and radiator fan issues
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:27:17 -0700
    ...In order to get the A/C working, I looked into the fuse and buss in the 'D' pillar and found that the supply...
  • Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 15 Jun 2015 02:21:41 -0400
    ...I see the 1986 has some electrics in the D pillar > >> behind the cabinet. Does the 1985 have the same arrangement? If so, > >> are...
  • shoulder belts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 04:47:05 +0000
    ...All that was required for the easy side was a 3/4" spade bit for the plywood panel on the d pillar and a...
  • Re: Extra Oil cooler?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:19:11 -0400
    ...It has the right size heat exchanger (radiator) it > will fit where I plan to put one (driver's side D-pillar) and it...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:29:34 -0300
    ...The damage was > minor, a broken bumper on the passenger side rear, a small ding in the > D-pillar, two mangled bumper mounts. > > The...
  • Re: AC Troubleshooting - No Blower
    Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:08:47 -0600
    ...each...there are two fans) which is in > the drivers side D pillar. If your fans are blowing, get out your > trusty Volt/Ohm...
  • Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:40:03 -0700
    ...All oil > cooler kits install easily with basic tools, in base of right D- > pillar. Detailed instructions are provided. > > Different kits are available depending...
  • Fwd: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:04:33 -0500
    ...I have a stock 2.1 that I have added a oil cooler to in the left D pillar with fan if needed. Seem...
  • Re: Cooling your Oil.
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 17:56:41 -0600
    ...Mounted at the base of the right D pillar. Got everything from: http://www.mckenzies.com/page73.html Lots of other "stuff" there. Bob...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:06:32 -0700
    ...Problem is angle of the > D-pillar. The bottom radius has to be closed tighter and the upper wider. > It's obviously possible to...
  • Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 26 Apr 2017 21:02:14 -0500
    ...Replacing the switch, which is ni the left >> D-pillar, was no big deal, but I doing so, I discovered the real culprit. >> The...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:28:00 -0500
    ...I guess >>>> this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of >>>> the window. >>>> The later one (I think when...
  • Re: a/c ducting - Cracked Evaporator Housing
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:58:37 -0500
    ...to make sure there is no rubbing against anything in the D pillar. Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/leaking cylinder head...
  • Re: fresh air intake(s)
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:48:37 -0800
    ...the rear floor blower is between the other 2 sound wise. � � � � � I should have taken a pic of how full of snow the D...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:59:02 -0700
    ...The damage was > minor, a broken bumper on the passenger side rear, a small ding in the > D-pillar, two mangled bumper mounts. > > The...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:48 -0600
    ...when driving in > 100+ temps > by making cardboard deflectors for the D pillar air intakes and > propping the > license plate door open. > > These steps...
  • Re: a/c ducting - Cracked Evaporator Housing
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Thu, 13 Aug 1998 15:25:50 -0500
    ...to make sure there is no rubbing against anything in the D pillar. Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/leaking cylinder head...
  • Re: Fwd: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:05:49 -0700
    ...I have a stock > 2.1 that I have added a oil cooler to in the left D pillar with fan if > needed. Seem...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:37:25 -0700
    ...The damage was minor, a broken bumper on the passenger side rear, a small ding in the D-pillar, two mangled bumper mounts. The...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:31:14 +0100
    ...I guess >>>>> this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of >>>>> the window. >>>>> The later one (I think when...
  • Re: Warning about A/C Hoses wearing out
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Mon, 10 Aug 1998 18:31:42 -0500
    ...to make sure there is no rubbing against anything in the D pillar. Yi-Ruey Wei 87 Vanagon GL Syncro w/leaking cylinder head...
  • Re: warm up time - a contrarian's view! (longish)
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Fri, 1 Jan 1999 13:01:57 -0800
    ...with the rear engine Vanagon. (Does the air scoop in the D-pillar really do anything?) 4. Warming up for 15 minutes without moving...
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:59:31 -0400
    ...on high speed, 4 on the knob, the wire in the D pillar before = the fuse that feeds juice to the fan gets hot...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:13:42 -0400
    ...when driving in >> 100+ temps >> by making cardboard deflectors for the D pillar air intakes and >> propping the >> license plate door open. >> >> These steps...
  • Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 6 Jul 2018 19:26:22 +0200
    ...through the low pressure hose coming from the evap down the D-pillar. Behind the taillight, where the hose makes the 90° turn into...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:17:03 -0700
    ...Problem is angle of the D-pillar. The bottom radius has to be closed tighter and the upper wider. It's obviously possible to...
  • Re: [VW gas I4 Conversions] AFM ? (as related to the air filter housing)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:24:29 -0800
    ...I'd like to mount that up inside the D-pillar, connected with either PVC or aluminum and silicone intake tract, configured to be...
  • Re: Oil heat exchanger fail.. more
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:16:59 -0400
    ...I have a stock > 2.1 that I have added a oil cooler to in the left D pillar with fan if > needed. Seem...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:42:56 -0700
    ...I guess >>>>> this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of >>>>> the window. >>>>> The later one (I think when...
  • Re: AC servicing woes
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 5 Aug 2016 16:00:41 -0700
    ...back home from a Burlington VW show.I checked at the D pillar #25 relay to see it has finally broke but can't...
  • Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:42:19 -0500
    ...I pulled the harness on the new switch in the > rear D pillar and the fan stopped. Plugged it back in and all good...
  • Re: Cooling your Oil.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 19:44:19 -0700
    ...Mounted > at the > base of the right D pillar. Got everything from: > http://www.mckenzies.com/page73.html > Lots of other "stuff" there. > Bob...
  • Re: I am considering installing an auxiliary oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:03:27 -0700
    ...All oil > cooler kits install easily with basic tools, in base of right D- > pillar. Detailed instructions are provided. > > Different kits are available depending...
  • Re: 1991 Carat AC System servicing
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:32:13 -0500
    ...I stop in a parking lot, opened the rear > hatch and could still hear the soundnow coming from the left 'D' pillar. I > could...
  • Re: Side Air Intake Engine Cooling Question (searched)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:48:46 -0700
    ...when driving in 100+ >> temps >> by making cardboard deflectors for the D pillar air intakes and propping >> the >> license plate door open. >> >> These steps...