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  • syncro:front diff lock ques
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:22:10 -0400
    hey all, is the the diff lock system the same for the front and rear? i have access to a full rear diff lock...
  • Re: looking for a front reciever
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:21:18 +0000
    ...looking for a front reciever > Where can I find a front receiver for my vanagon. I put up to 4 bikes > on > the back...
  • Fw: FS....84 westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
    Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:20:28 -0800
    ...Front vent windows $ 25.00 each ---Custom rubber Floor mats ( front and back ) Great for those wet days. $ 85.00 for the set. --- Front...
  • Re: Vanagon Axle Weights
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:47:08 +0100
    >Today I stopped by the local truck >scale and weighted my Syncro Double Cabs >front and rear axles. >FRONT: 1030kg ~2260lbs >REAR: 840kg ~1850lbs...
  • Re: Front curtains - round the widow or behind the seats?
    Historical mailing list - Az Barber
    Wed, 23 May 2001 23:40:34 -0400
    ...Front curtains - round the widow or behind the seats? > I have a around the front window curtain - bought from a list member, and > it...
  • Wipers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 May 1997 12:20:23 -0400 (EDT)
    ...1st position down - front wipers slow 1st position up - front wipers slow 2nd position up - front wipers fast Pull back - washer - front push forward...
  • Re: [Fwd: bosch digifant]
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 09:09:20 -0400
    Randolph Feuerriegel wrote: > > ....could anyone tell me if it is normal for the front > axles to be a bit warm after a long trip...
  • Re: FS: rare 2 person bench front seat for vanagon, fits all including westys
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 21:22:12 -0400
    ...rare 2 person bench front seat for vanagon, fits all including westys >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >for sale. rare 2 person bench front...
  • Nice grey front carpet for sale!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Mar 2003 23:27:34 EST
    ...I recently discovered an accidently-spilled white > water-based > paint on my grey-color front passenger side floor carpet and it is dried > and...
  • Re: Front Screen on 89-91 Needed
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:14:35 -0400
    Hi Sorry Front Pop Top Screen on Canvas on westies. Thanks Jonce >'front screen' ? >what front screen ? >on the westy top ? >for the front...
  • FS, vanagon carpet, curtain set, wheels, hubcaps, seats, etc
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:19:30 EST
    for sale: -front carpets in blue or tan. specify yr and trans type. -vanagon wheelcovers -stainless steel trim rings for vanagon for use w...
  • Re: Use heater core from different vehicle for front heat?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:20:22 -0700
    Iltis front heater core direct replacement for Vanagon rear. For front, only sub I know is some models of VW Polo. that didn't...
  • Removing front heater cover
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:46:36 -0700
    hi all, could anyone please help me on how to remove the front heater cover (the large plastic in front of the shifter)... I...
  • Spindle Identification Question
    Historical mailing list - tim
    Sun, 1 Jul 2012 15:59:21 -0400
    Can anyone provide the part numbers for a front spindle from a 1985 and a front spindle from a 1986/up Vanagon. Or a...
  • Best CD/Speakers System for Front Doors Only
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
    Sun, 3 Sep 2000 20:47:47 -1000
    Meeting the criteria of the Vanagon front doors only What have you guys taht have tryed it find to be the best CD player...
  • lost front wheel bearing cap!
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:21:29 -0400
    I the process of breaking my sway bar connector rod, and loosing a hub cap, I also lost a front wheel bearing grease cap...
  • Re: Front end squeeking
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 13 Jul 2004 09:27:29 -0400
    > My front end is sqeeking since installation of > springs about a year and a half ago. In most cases, a squeaky front end is...
  • overflow hose -84 westy
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:59:47 -0700
    Does the overflow hose that goes from overflow tank to expansion tank cap route in front of or behind the overflow tank (near license...
  • Maple syrup from the front
    Historical mailing list - John Schaper
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 09:44:55 -0800
    ...Now, I get a really faint smell only when the front heater is on. I looked in bentley for a schematic of any heat...
  • FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:17:05 EST
    i have a original factory front floormat for the vanagon..its all black rubber.. it replaces your front carpet, or i guess you could...
  • Re: Front bearings...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:15:35 -0600
    ...My left front > was > making noises and by the time I got near my home, it would actually > drag the > left front. I saw...
  • Re: Control arm bushings (front end madness)
    Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
    Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:45:51 -0400
    ...How much of the front end stuff can be done by a simple handy man without the crummy homemade press? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve...
  • FS: Many parts (less now)-Must go...Best offer...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 02:55:38 EDT
    ...front rotor 1988 front spindle- 2 SOLD 1988 calipers WITH mount- 2 SOLD 1988 front rotor backing plate- 2 SOLD (4) 1988 front lower...
  • Re: Purple springs from H&R
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:55:18 -0800
    85 Wolfsburg Westies are a special case, since stock they ride high in the front. I put 85 GL springs in the front of...
  • Re: Which came first, the alignment or the new tires?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:01:20 -0800
    Hi Jeff, in all cases like this a good front end inspection is in order. Many tire and alignment shops will do that for...
  • Re: bad bearing? what's it cost?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:28:39 -0600
    ...rotating them front-to-back puts the evenly-worn tires up front, and after about 300 miles, the rear (used-to-be-front) tires...
  • Re: Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:26:44 -0600
    ...but the Gotcha is, the actual drag is coefficient times frontal area. and the corvette ain't got no frontal area. whereas the vanagon...
  • Finally, my '52 barndoor parts want list
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 1996 19:24:55 -0500
    ...Well, here goes. -wipers -front bumper w/brackets -front glass -tail lights (flat glass style) -engine hand crank and crank nut -turn signal knob...
  • FS: Bronze slider door..mint cond.. matches 85-86 westy, other vanagon bodyparts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:21:12 EDT
    ...fits all 85-91 vanagons i also have white front doors, and bordeaux front doors, and dove blue front doors, wolfram grey front pass...
  • Power Steering Hoses: Which is in and which is out?
    Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
    Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:17:27 -0700
    ...The front pipe (front is front) is a bit smaller. Is that one the high pressure inlet? The rear one, a bit larger, would...
  • Front interior heater blower motor replacement
    Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
    Sun, 27 Dec 1998 00:18:10 -0500
    On the way driving home Christmas eve I smelled electrical smoke from the front vent of my Vanagon. My vent blower motor up front...
  • FS: 3 person middle seat from 9 pass, and front 2 person bench seat
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Nov 2000 11:20:17 EST
    ...also have another front 2 person bench seat, too. must pick up middle seat in allentown, pa, i can ship front seat. chris
  • Re: Front Bike Carrier
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:38:37 -0500
    On Sun, 21 Mar 2004, Karl Wolz wrote: > With the long distance from the front wheels to the front bumper, I've > found that...
  • How do you know if the front tranny mount needs replacing?
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 4 Jun 2004 17:40:58 -0700
    What is the test for the front tranny mount to determine if it needs replacing?. Trying to get this "bucking" situation under control and...
  • removing front bumper
    Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
    Wed, 11 May 2005 10:46:21 EDT
    ...How the heck do I get the front bumper off of my '87 (i.e. the chrome one)? Back was no problem, but I...
  • Re: Vanagon Baby/Kids Hammock over the front seats
    Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 22:19:45 -0400
    ...see http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/frontbed/frontbed.htm Tom On 12/5/05, dusty edwards <dusty.edwards@mac.com> wrote: > > does...
  • ISO front table (beige)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:50:28 -0400
    Does anyone have a front table (beige) for sale? Thanks
  • Bleeding the front radiator
    Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 10:53:32 EST
    What is the best way to bleed the front radiator?
  • Re: FS: RARE 2 person bench front seat for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 11:47:50 -0700
    ...2 person bench front seat for vanagon or vanagon westy. replaces > your front passenger's seat with a 2 person bench, making seating for...
  • Re: Warm air from under dash.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Jul 1996 10:54:07 -0400
    ...the front-front door seals, through the front doors, through the rear-front door seals, up the columns beside the driver's & front passenger...
  • Re: T5 vans
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 09:22:56 -0400
    ...A front-engine, front wheel drive van is extremely cheap and simple to build, because all the drivetrain components go in as a unit...
  • Re: Front Bike Carrier
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:19:34 -0500
    When VolksCafe made my tube bumpers I had them put in a front 2" receiver hitch with the same intention. I got the idea...
  • Re: 2WD vanagon lift front springs
    Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
    Thu, 2 Jul 2009 23:23:28 -0700
    ...I got the rear ones on and then someone told me the front ones wont cross over. My van is at the height I...
  • Re: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 14 May 2002 17:26:21 -0400
    ...I'd love to put a spare on the front of my air cooled van. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Tue, 14 May 2002...
  • bench front seat for sale (sit 3 up front) Re: VANAGON SEAT
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 02:16:44 EDT
    ...Thank you i have a 2 person front bench seat for sale. allows you to sit 3 up front. fits all vanagons. has mod...
  • Re: Rumble
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:49:54 -0700
    ...Solid connection there from front wheels, through the front axles, and the front differential, to the drive shaft..... all connected together, so they are...
  • Re: Seat Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:01:07 -0500
    Rather than snap the front window curtain to the front window I usually snap it on just behind the front seats. It depends on...
  • Re: WANTED: Front child's cot
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Tue, 6 May 2014 17:43:54 -0700
    ...Me, for example; I'm barely taller than the front dash is wide. Hmm, If I made a front support pole that cleared the...
  • Re: Front and rear brakes upgrades with 15 in wheels
    Historical mailing list - John Connolly
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 18:37:10 -0700
    The front kits are already around thru several vendors; we are finishing up a vented and non-vented kit for the rear right now...
  • removing front seats
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:26:47 -0400
    Dear All, Can anyone give me a hint about how to remove the front seats from my 83.5 V'gon. There is clearly...
  • Re: Bench front seats (from a 9 pass.) in a 7 pass.
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 21 Jan 1997 00:01:28 -0000
    > The bench front seat out of a 9 pass. relies on > the bulkhead as a support for the back. When you put the 9...
  • Re: 15" tire pressures?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:57:57 -0400
    ...I've put 50psi in front and rear of my Westy and felt that handling with anything less up front killed steering feel, increased...
  • Subject: Westy w/Front Sunroof
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 09:54:02 -0500
    I've seen images from seom .DE sites that show a front fiberglass section very similiar to what you have drawn. and I have...
  • Re: Addco anti-sway bars: Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Tue, 25 May 2004 20:04:59 -0700
    ...Best Price is PST G-Max (renamed Addco...) I bought my front sway bar stock number AD719 which is a 1" front Addco Sway...
  • Re: Front window screens and pop top rain fly
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 13 May 2007 21:38:41 -0500
    ...I made screen for both front windows and both sliders. On 5/13/07, Pierre Monette-Dorais <pmdorais@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Dave and...
  • Front turn lenses '72 bus
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:40:56 -0500 (CDT)
    ...spec vehicles. '71 has the low down front turn lenses, several inches up from the bumper. Also, it has the single oval red lens...
  • Re: Front Inner Syncro CV Joints Question
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:21:49 -0500
    Ken, as I understand it, the front inner CV can be replaced with the same CV used on the rear half-shaft but there...
  • Placement of list sticker
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:28:52 -0800
    ...Maybe on the Front Bumper is best for front stickers. Cheers! Bill
  • Re: A/C info on 85 front mount
    Historical mailing list - A J
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 01:34:03 -0400
    ...front mount system so the views of the 87 system doesnt >> show the fuse location or the relays,etc. > > > AJ, > > When you say "front...
  • Re: Westy Front table survey
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 12:00:48 -0300
    I use the front table a lot! I find that the front table (set up between the front seats) is a nice place to...