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• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
  ...I didn't use a reinforcement plate inside the wheel well. None of the VW plates fit there. I have not received *225, but...
• Re: Adding power to your VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:52:39 +0000
  Shucks, I thought you meant engine power!   Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Not my article but it looks like a good one! > http://www.instructables...
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:51:41 -0500
  ...When I used it had a plate and an annual inspection. For what it cost for the plate why not? Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Vanagon Conversion Kits for around $2500
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:35:13 +0100
  ...as possible. > All of the parts except the adapter plates would be VW original stuff. > Let me know. > > Thanks, > Ken Wilford > http://www.vanagain...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:06:31 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate >> >> Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, >> or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• starter
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:56:03 -0700
  ...There are rebuilt original starters (least pricey, from Bus Depot), gear reduction starters that require an adapter plate (also Bus Depot, intermediate), and gear...
• Re: replacing flex plate with flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:53:39 -0500
  ...Driver’s side has a burnt valve and leaks coolant in cold weather. > It’s been over 20 years since I replaced the original...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:53:42 -0700
  ...Sean > -----Original Message----- > From: Matthew [mailto:poll7356@uidaho.edu] > Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 9:50 AM > To: Sean Garrett > Subject: Re: WTB: Rubber...
• Re: Looking for paint codes?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 11:39:23 -0800
  Kuril Blue (LH5T) Monaco Blue (LA5D) Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:34:26 -0700
  ...While in CA you sell the license plates originally on the car with the car and the new owner > registers it with your "Old...
• Re: frozen SAFe radio update
  Historical mailing list - Daniel
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:50:27 -0400
  ...When attempting to pull the radio from the dash, (while using the 4 hole technique), I separated the face plate from the chassis of...
• Re: Brake Pads Squeak
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:07:27 +0000
  Are the anti-squeal plates in place behind the pads? Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > On my 84 westy, I have replaced the brakes and...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:26:30 -0800
  ...plate. If someone wanted to they could make a mess of an engine with little effort. has anyone tried securing this flap? -----Original Message...
• Re: End play specific to flywheel?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 May 2005 21:20:58 -0400
  ...If the engine is balanced, the flywheel and even the pressure plate should be part of the balanced assembly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:01:24 -0400
  ...Well, there is also a small hole in my butterfly plate. My question is, would closing up that hole in the butterfly plate not...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Vanagon front license bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:30:06 -0500
  ...RESPOND TO THE ORIGINATOR IF > YOU HAVE AND ANSWER!!! > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <CyberScott@att.net> > Date: Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM...
• RE: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 10:42:30
  ...Although a beetle throw-out bearing appears >to fit, the proper bearing has a larger face surface wear it meets the >pressure plate. I...
• Re: 85 Vanagon - Clutch throw-out level moverment ?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:12:21 -0500
  ...makes the slave cylinder return to its original "upright" position? Is it simply the clutch pressure plate? If so, why do other car manual...
• Re: WBX Tranny into Air cooled. WBX Still Too Long.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:11:34 -0700
  ...you can also fill in the old holes easily once that plate is in plate, by welding. . Just need to find the right thickness...
• Re: Instrument cluster repair completed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Mar 2023 21:58:04 +0000
  ...original plastic pads in order to mark the holes. I unmounted those and drilled them for screws. I scuffed up the brass plates and...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:37:18 +0000
  ...junked-the plates looked brand new, as did the pads. These are NLA according to my local dealer. Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > My...
• Re: AFM "plate" ?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 07:04:17 -0500
  ...Original Message ----- From: "Bradley Flubacher" <flubach@HOME.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 9:53 PM Subject: AFM "plate...
• Re: Help?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 15:45:26 -0500
  ...These are the same bolts that would secure the torque converter to the drive plate. The iron bar will prevent the drive plate from...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:11:24 -0500
  ...plate/flywheel and set the crankshaft end play. You will also need to swap the lower engine to transmission mounting studs. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:01:41 -0700
  ...the entire backing plate fully assembled just unbolts ( and comes off that pin ) and you just set the whole backing plate, with shoes and...
• F*rd engines in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:10:40 -0000
  I was speaking to a company here in the UK who manufactures engine to gearbox adapter plates (mainly for the kit car market). They...
• Re: security
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:21:58 -0800
  ...Peter J Willard, WA 85 GL "Nesta" ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Grebneff To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 10:56...
• Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:04:41 -0400
  ...He wanted to know if blocking the metering hole in the throttle plate would compensate for the throttle shaft leak. I say give it...
• Re: Front End Suspension - 1985
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:25:56 -0800
  ...they are not any kind of 'plate' really. it's hardly a wear item unless yours are very rusted. things are not always better...
• Re: Just when you think you have seen it all....
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:53:57 -0700
  ...the back seat >> should be plus the original sink, gray-water tank... >> >> From the license plate I'm thinking coffee, but why a triple...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:36:49 -0400
  ...whatever,) new flex plate and a rebuilt torque converter for $3k is not a bad deal from a shop. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy hits the road..yee haw
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:46:13 -0700
  ...16" rims, taller tires and aftermarket shocks and springs allow me to safely run without the plates. dylan ----- Original Message ---- From: Benny boy <huotb...
• Re: Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:20:03 -0700
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Angus Gordon Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 11:50...
• Re: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Optima Battery position
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:37:41 +0200
  Modifying the cover plate is a lot easier than modifying the seat. That's what I did. Joy **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 21:00:53 -0700
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Tom Carchrae Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 3:05...
• Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 09:14:27 -0800
  ...KEP (Kennedy Engineered Products, maker of the original Subaru-to-VW > adapter plate among many other things) also sells a gear reduction starter > which...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:13:54 -0800
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al and Sue Brase" <albeeee@MCHSI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 10:40...
• Westy camping in Europe, home now, part 1
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 07:13:43 -0700
  ...The only other vehicle we saw with US plates was an aircooled Westy, with European plates in the normal spots but a couple of...
• Truck Fridge / Pilot light indicator
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:45:21 -0700
  I was wondering if anyone figured out a way to have the original pilot light indicator illuminate on the LED plate when your Truck...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:49:27 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:04...
• Re: WESTFALIA-WERKE serial# decal for RF door? where to get? orcan someone ma...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:28:07 EST
  ...It appears > to be a metal plate with some perforated sticker on it. Mine is coming > apart, but I see no easy mechanism of...
• Re: "House Car" tags
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
  Wed, 9 Oct 96 10:46:54 -0400
  ...Many Westies were originally bought or brought into PA as "station wagons" with regular plates. This is incorrect. A Westy should be registered as...
• Re: WTB: Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:46:06 -0700
  ...Rubber Diamond floor plate for Westy A couple months ago, I spoke with a female list member about some "Rubber Diamond floor plate" she...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 00:20:52 -0800
  ...I replaced one of the original bolts with the > bolt for the gas spring. This allows for the whole carrier rack plate > to support...
• Re: Roof racks for Westies and Eurobagos
  Historical mailing list - Felix Martel
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 20:20:51 -0400
  That's the reason you need the gutter replacement plates. They're about 4"wide by 2" high and simulate a gutter for the...
• Re: Have you ever broken a clutch by push starting a vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:58:07 -0500
  ...Think about it- the clutch disk is "clamped" in place by the pressure plate. This greatly reduces the effect of centrifugal force. -----Original Message...
• Re: 130 mph in a vanagon, what MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 01:45:14 -0500
  ...In my SVX conversion there is an adapter plate, so there is 1) engine to adapter plate, 2) adapter plate to bell housing, 3...
• Re: '91 GL -- no brake lights, no license plate lights, but have tail lights, directional signals, and back-up lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:42:33 +0000
  ...Small bayonet for the license plate. All turn signals common fuse, brake lights fused I think with the horn, taillights fused right-left side...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 11:07:13 -0600
  KEP (Kennedy Engineered Products, maker of the original Subaru-to-VW adapter plate among many other things) also sells a gear reduction starter which...
• Re: K&N Cone filters Cold Air Intake for vanagon-eliminate factory airbox
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Sat, 25 Dec 2004 16:53:28 -0500
  ...s original email and went to the local junkyard to scout the Escorts. As it turns out, no Escort uses this adapter plate. They...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:45:41 -0400
  They are quoting $3,000 to replace the plate and auto-trans. Parts and labor. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Annual Vehicle Tax
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 14:23:55 -0700
  In Arizona, you pay for plates based on the value of the vehicle. Buy a new car for $25,000 and you can expect...
• Re: Instrument cluster repair completed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 6 Mar 2023 16:02:13 -0600
  ...original plastic pads in order to mark the holes. I > unmounted those and drilled them for screws. I scuffed up the brass plates > and...
• Re: Personalized License Plates
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 13:07:41 -0500
  ...Personalized License Plates > >>and the new one is > >>NFA 4295 (a "stealth" hippie plate so as to avoid a bit of hassle) > > > > > >In any...
• Re: 1.6 TD Motor...Timing help....
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:06:38 -0400
  ...pressure plate. It fits onto the flywheel in only one position. Line the V up with the pointer in the hole. Karl ----- Original Message...
• Re: Westy propane tank skidplate prototype
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 2 Dec 2016 10:16:58 -0800
  ...This is not an original idea I have seen some euro installs with > side plate. But then after making one with a side plate...
• Re: [Syncro] speedo tach face plates
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:11:18 -0700
  ...like that ? ----- Original Message ----- From: dylan To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com ; syncro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 8:42 AM Subject: [Syncro...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 23:27:36 -0500
  ...The van, with 174k miles, had the original clutch, at least the clutch plate and the pressure plate had VW/Audi marks on them...
• Re: 85 Rear Heater Questions
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 08:35:33 +0200
  ...I bought a new core for $100 (not original) and found the switch (or valve) under the seat might leak also. But I didn...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:56:04 -0500
  ...junked-the plates looked brand new, as did the pads. These are NLA > according to my local dealer. Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > > My...