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  • Re: Brakes still a squealin
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Mon, 7 Aug 2000 09:56:31 -0400
    ...I'd suggest also that you check to be sure that all of the linkages, pins, attachments have been properly lubed with either synthetic...
  • Re: Intermittent Tach
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:32:04 -0700
    Most likely a foil problem, probably at the 14 pin connector. This is where most failures occur, the copper trace cracks going into the...
  • Re: Steering column flange bushing availability?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:42:21 -0500
    ...Steering column flange bushing availability? The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft linkage inside the drivers cabin of the...
  • Re: Trans shifter linkage rubber boot
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:43:17 -0600
    ...Edison On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:22 AM, Arkady Mirvis <arkadymirvis@gmail.com> wrote: > Rubber boot on the linkage next to the...
  • Re: Throttle cable
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:06:03 -0600
    ...The pedal was pulled loose from the throttle link that attaches to the bottom of the pedal. Makes you think the cable broke. It...
  • Re: NVC - Passat Question
    Historical mailing list - Jon
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:31:14 -0500
    ...Worked pretty slick, though I've only done it once in a pinch. Hopefully that helped---Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Schwaia" <jeff@TSSGI...
  • Fw: <FMBC> NEW BUS RESOLUTION / New Years Eve Campout
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Mon, 11 Nov 2002 17:13:17 -0500
    ...PINE RIDGE CAMPGROUND - Spartanburg, SC > located near Walnut Grove Plantaion > > link to campground web page: > http://www.pineridgecampground.homestead.com > > They are not very...
  • Re: Shifting problem with 88 Westy (standard)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 11:56:04 -0700
    ...Santa Barbara CA), and they replaced a pin at the transmission end of the shift linkage, then adjusted it up. Voila! It works beautifully...
  • Re: Transmission Noise ?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:15:10 -0800
    ...Perhaps some Pinion Pines will be seen on your trip. have a great trip !~ Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter Houle" <whoule@ecscontrols.com> To...
  • Re: Is anyone moderating this list anymore?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 5 Oct 2017 05:47:56 +0000
    Dear Button It is so last century- that we who drive vehicles which were the pinical of design reform and affordabilty since 70 years...
  • Spare Tire Tray
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 11:16:36 -0700
    ...the "box" in which the shifter linkage is situated. The "springs" are placed with the cotter pins toward the center of the tray fitting...
  • Re: voltage stabilizer/gauges not working
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:23:48 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The voltage stabilizers on all three of my '84 models only use the outer > pins. The middle pin is in...
  • Re: Suddenly nothing
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:55:24 -0700
    ...Checked the ATF and it was nice and pink and full. Checked the linkages under the car and did not see anything amiss. > > Now...
  • Re: What goes where (injection relay / air cooled)
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 14:34:20 -0400
    ...can make > anything! But, i need to know where all the pin/wire goes, Bentley is > helping but some pictures or explanation from you...
  • Re: VW Van goes over the cliff.
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:28:09 -0500
    ...See link: " http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1131184/Pictured-The-Italian-Job-goes-Colorado-camper-van-sways-cliff-edge.html " Harold...
  • Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
    Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:22:22 -0500
    ...linkage with the same GW kit at the same time as installing a rebuilt transaxle. I hear what could be a very faint pinion...
  • Re: Throttle cable
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:00:06 -0700
    ...Look under your gas pedal and see if the linkage has come loose. Mine did in the same situation. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Diesel shift linkage
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:44:57 -0800
    ...because it has serious wear inside > the tube where the guide pin goes. I got another rear shift rod > from an 82 diesel parts...
  • Re: advance mechanisms on digijet distributor?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:49:32 -0700
    Jonathan, Thank you for the link - interesting read, and it did explain quite a bit. I need to look at how the vacuum hoses...
  • Re: Rear brakes - made by Volkswagen / LED dash lights
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:40:35 -0700
    ...Direct > image link: > > https://tinyurl.com/y5o89oxa > > This direct image link shows various shoe brands. Top one is VW brand > > https://www.thesamba.com...
  • Re: Spare Tire Tray
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Fri, 20 Aug 1999 19:16:14 -0700
    ...the > "box" in which the shifter linkage is situated. The "springs" are placed > with the cotter pins toward the center of the tray fitting...
  • Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 12 May 2023 10:51:04 -0400
    ...Hey Eric -- Install 22 uF 16V capacitor, preferably tantalum type, between pin 2 (wiper) and pin 4 (ground) of the AFM. Positive side to...
  • Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:00:54 -0700
    ...Does not look like a shadetree pinstriper >> job. >> >> -- >> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, >> Bend, Ore. >> >>
  • 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather, and automatic climate control????
    Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
    Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:07:44 -0800
    I saw this ad at autotrader online: </cgi-bin/auto/ads3/util/adclick.html?domain=auto&type=3&rid=WV2YB0257KH 042662&link=www.autobyinternet...
  • Re: Converting 12V to 9V
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 17:12:39 -0800
    ...Also, Steve sent a link to a killer article he wrote about converting 6V to 12V that has lots of good tips for the...
  • What goes where (injection relay / air cooled)
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 10:20:19 -0400
    ...Please take a look at the following link and play! http://www.desert2002.com/relay.htm Am stuck, without knowing where those 4 or...
  • Re: Electric locks.
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:59:08 -0700
    ...On the door >> there's a flat contact plate, on the body there is a contact plate with >> 4 pins. When you close the...
  • Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 18 May 2017 22:26:36 -0700
    ...cup part of the linkage to the horizontal shift rod. The stock set up relies on a roll pin only, coming up from the...
  • Re: Lil change items link requests
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:07:24 -0700
    ...As a follow up I > wanted to see if folks here could help me find links to some needed oil > change items. > > My 84...
  • Re: looking for information regarding 1984 front decal
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
    Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:51:43 -0400
    Anyone know where one can get the original pin-striping for the 84 Wolfsburg (two tone brown) Vanagon? Not that I'm really that...
  • Re: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Tue, 6 May 2014 18:22:29 -0600
    ...BAD! Also the socket can get loose where it is attached to the linkage rod with a lousy roll pin. The third thing is...
  • For WBX Owners with Suspected Head Leaks
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 16:10:44 EST
    ...The link: http://www.eastwoodco.com You are looking for item 46134 Text of their description: COMBUSTION LEAK TEST KIT Item-no 46134 Test...
  • Re: Clutch Revisited w/ pics I hope
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:17:32 -0400
    Here is a link to pics that goes with this request. http://www5.snapfish.com/snapfish/slideshow/AlbumID=1536091028/PictureID=51622529028/a=3017977028_3017977028...
  • Re: Manual Tranny/Linkage Woes
    Historical mailing list - Lee F. Schelin
    Mon, 23 Aug 1999 15:28:03 -0700
    ...I assumed I had a linkage problem, so I replace some > bushing and assorted pins (at tranny end) and re-adjusted. Got first, > second...
  • Re: Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:42:20 -0700
    ...On Friday I drove up to Pine Mountain, > located about 30 miles away, Forest Service land and where Oregon State > University has an observatory...
  • [VB] Pennzoil GL4 specs (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Thu, 11 May 2000 22:25:27 -0700
    ...Missouri Micros <missouri_micros@egroups.com>, Splitty list <vintagebus@type2.com> Subject: [VB] Pennzoil GL4 specs hi all, Here is a link to pennzoil...
  • Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:24:00 -0800
    ...its place, then > using a shouldered bolt instead of the pivot pin. You can also weld the hole Where might I find this type...
  • Re: Steering column flange bushing availability?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Fri, 1 Jan 2016 09:35:11 -0500
    ...bushing availability? > >> > >> > >> The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft > >> linkage inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are...
  • Euro-Drive: FIX 90 Volkswagen VANAGON, Emissions/Poor-mileage
    Historical mailing list - "Bela Zabajnik (by way of Derek Drew )"
    Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:12:06 -0400
    ******************************************************* Sponsoring members may rate this FIX post or add/view comments directly from this link: http://members.iatn.net/c/c.cgi?m=2062...
  • Re: shifter bushing kit
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:05:17 -0400
    ...or try searching the archives for "pinch bolt" and "transmission." The same day I adjusted my linkage I lubricated all those friction surfaces with...
  • Re: Oil pressure light
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
    Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:56:05 -0500
    ...It comes up and meets with another brown wire from the other oil switch at a 2 pin connector by the thermostat housing. It...
  • Re: Poor shifting in '71 bus (longish)
    Historical mailing list - M.Grant
    Fri, 28 Apr 1995 15:15:17 +0100 (BST)
    ...The biggest difference on these busses to the general `stiring soup' gear change, can be made by replacing the gear shift linkage thing that...
  • Re: FYI: Rear Brake Hardware Kit
    Historical mailing list - -------------
    Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:24:34 -0400
    ...as needed check out this link............................ http://www.napaonline.com/masterpages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=430&CatId=3&SubCatId=6 Dennis Haynes wrote: >Here in...
  • Re: Leaking starting battery
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:37:01 -0700
    ...David --- Gilles Turmel <gilles.turmel@SYMPATICO.CA> wrote: > Hi, > I'm trying to pinpoint the leak. I need some advice to validate my > procedure...
  • Seen on San Antonio Craigslist the other day...
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:16:12 -0600
    ...I can do most machine shop services, engine repairs and transmission work and all the rest too- like ball joints, king and link pin...
  • Back in Action!!! 1982 Westfalia hits the road again
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:56 -0400
    ...The "Rear Pin" (the most rearward part of the shift linkage, bolted to the tranny) is a simple like cadmium-plated rod with a...
  • Re: Start-Solenoid-fix
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 1 May 2003 07:52:25 -0700
    ...A standard 4 pin 20/30/40 amp automotive relay is all you need. About $5 at any FLAPS or RadioShak type store. If...
  • Re: Steering column flange bushing availability?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 1 Jan 2016 00:52:26 +0000
    ...bushing availability? > > > The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft linkage > inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are...
  • Fuel Injectors
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:39:25 -0700
    ...Bosch injectors use a pintel nozzle. even if your local doesn't list them as available you can order from the main page and...
  • Re: Vanagon List Fund-Raising
    Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 11:59:37 -0700
    At 10:10 PM 6/17/97 -0500, PINKNEWELL@aol.com wrote: >In a message dated 97-06-17 20:23:43 EDT, hanran...
  • Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Mon, 22 May 2023 04:56:26 -0400
    ...I still tell the story of how the shaft/pin holding up the accelerator just broke off and the pedal flopped to the floor...
  • Re: Vanagon eBay - Funny
    Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
    Thu, 29 Jul 2004 22:01:29 -0400
    I don't have a Westy, but I do have the Sharp Half Pint Microwave. It's a little over 14" square (cubed, actually...
  • Re: Electric locks.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:26:54 -0500
    ...On the door >>> there's a flat contact plate, on the body there is a contact plate with >>> 4 pins. When you close the...
  • Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Thu, 1 May 2025 17:54:08 +0000
    ...PM for a link if you need it. Mark
  • Re: Clutch Revisited
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:22:01 -0500
    ...ping ping, little > pieced of bearing fell out all over ground. That is a problem I know. > Lucked out getting a pic of that...
  • Website and Maintenance--The missing Link--FOUND!!
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
    Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:45:00 -0800
    ...The link is: http://www.benplace.com/vw.htm It's Ben Huot's site. Some really great info to add to your collection...
  • Re: VW LT 45 TD 4x4 Doka Pritsche
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 9 Apr 2007 01:14:20 -0700
    ...You sit on top of the engine (2.4L I6) like you do in a Pinzgauer then there is a 5 speed gear box...
  • Followup--Clutch Linkage wear
    Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:40:20 -0800
    Was worried about a failure of clutch pedal due to elongation of hole and wear of clevis pin where it connects to clutch master...
  • Re: I did it
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:54:44 -0500
    ...rubber bellows at rear of shift linkage, greased pin > Cleaned and lube'd everything > Adjusted shift linkage > Lots of zip ties > > I have 3...
  • Re: Roof weight?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:24:31 -0400
    ...https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fe/53/af/fe53afdb0eef8dd068a698b4851f0b1c.jpg Chris Dnia 20.03.2017 o godz. 12:28 Don Hanson...