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• List Clutch Master Cylinder Sale still on!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:05:22 EST
  ...I also have a good list price on 2.1l Bosch AFMs for $110 new and rear hatch struts for $18 each (with VW...
• Re: Why we do it.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:22:13 -0700
  ...I open the rear hatch, slider, and most important, remove the screen from the skylight opening. There is a steady stream of bugs flying...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:37:55 -0800
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:56:46 -0800
  ...the rear hatch since I have a hatch extender, but the temperature difference is minimal compared to leaving it locked up and sealed completely...
• Re: Leaky Transmission
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 10:26:14 -0800
  ...If you had your rear hatch open and was standing behind your rear bumper looking forward, the transmission is at the front of the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:37:11 -0500
  ...is > > installed properly. > > You should have no problem getting a good seal if you are using an OEM spec skylight such as the ones...
• Rust Proofing Recommendations/ slowing rust down / Recommendations in Ottawa
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:50:11 -0400
  ...The rust is located.... - Underneath the bus there is surface rust pretty much everywhere but looks & sounds solid. - In the rear hatch on the...
• Re: Sound systems (yet again)
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:10:10 -0500
  ...So, my suspicion is that they would poo poo any notion of just bolting subs into the rear hatch without building a box. <br...
• Re: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:47:41 -0700
  ...No moisture at the top of the hatch, and the rear window is wet. Success! > > I just have to weather proof the wires and...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 09:08:33 -0500
  ...leak on the rear seal of my westy--it's easy to get leaves and trash under the back hatch seal and not know...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Tail lights?
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:04:29 -0400
  ...Drilled another small hole in the base of the window (just barely missing the rubber window seal) towards the center of the hatch. Thread...
• FS: '89 CARAT[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:11:21 -0500
  ...significant dent towards rear front area around passenger side headlight crack in front bumper has some rust spots on back hatch and front I...
• Van painting cost for LESS
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:06:02 -0700
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do >all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 13:24:04 -0800
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:05:49 -0800
  I've used talcum powder and soap over the years, but the last time I replaced my rear hatch window seal I could not...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:33:03 -0500
  ...is > > installed properly. > > You should have no problem getting a good seal if you are using an OEM spec skylight such as the ones...
• Changing Filter Not During Oil Change
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 12 May 1998 06:40:57 -0700
  ...with the seal! It leaked just a little. I was hunting for oil leaks that ended up on the rear hatch. This loose filter...
• Re: secure storage?/window tint
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:22:37 -0800
  ...I paid $150 - Limo tinting on the rear hatch and back windows, and darks (legal, or course) on the front doors. Worst tint job...
• Re: Portable Venting...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:24:50 -0700
  ...replaces > > the hot air that leaves > > from: > > > > lewmar hatches installed behind and slightly above > > the rear interior lights, > > both sides - it has a screen...
• Re: why does diesel residue cover my vanagon tailgate?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 19:32:15 -0700
  ...I had to replace the seals on a Diesel on a Diesel Vanagon once to end the oily hatch problem. Robert 1982 Westfalia 1987...
• known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:52:23 -0400
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles 4 - Rear hatch struts...
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:47:09 -0600
  ...I've also discovered that these locks are > sealed...meaning they cannot be repaired if they break. That also means > that if you buy...
• Re: Got the Drips :-(
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:24:12 -0700
  ...Got the Drips :-( OK, Tired of the minor oil drip from the rear center of my 91GL Auto. I changed the oil cooler seal...
• '84 Westy for sale in Moscow, Idaho
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 01:29:15 GMT
  ...It has passenger tires, needs a poptop seal, and is missing the left rear bumper cap. (But the bumper is straight!) From what I...
• Re: Rear Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 01:13:11 -0400
  ...I've also discovered that these locks are sealed...meaning they cannot be repaired if they break. That also means that if you buy...
• FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:17:53 -0400
  ...Dents pulled, smoothed, primered & painted. - Rear hatch, doors, side panels and floor completely lined with Peel N Seal. Very quiet. - Has a full Krylon...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:13:19 -0800
  ...Wish the rear hatch window would pop out a couple inches. I use suntex shades which act as a bug screen. All and all...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 20:03:01 -0800
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:23:32 -0700
  ...I only did my door handles, the slider was done when it was re-keyed, the rear hatch was not done. Good luck, Any...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:25:32 -0800
  If it's an automatic, check the torque converter seal. Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:10:10 -0500
  ...It is in pretty good shape, though I have a small leak from the rear main seal. Usually leaves a few drops anywhere I...
• Re: Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Tue, 1 Mar 2016 04:44:27 +0000
  ...The rubber sleeve for the rear hatch defrost wires (from body to hatch) 2. Front door window frames (the butterfly / triangular window) both sides...
• Re: Windshield? Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:33 -0700
  Any paint bubbles or signs of rust anywhere the van ? especially at the bottoms of the rear side widows, the hatch window, or the...
• Newbie with more questions
  Historical mailing list - PaoloD1455
  Mon, 25 May 1998 22:41:50 EDT
  ...the hatch is not perfectly aligned and there is some rust over the right rear fender lip. However, the hatch seals are holding under...
• Re: B-Quiet application in progress
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:59:23 -0400
  ...I put three layers on the passenger compartment floor, sliding door, cockpit floor, cockpit roof, and rear hatch. Actually over half of the rear...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...rotor (Same as coil?) > O2 sensor > Fan belts > > > Need > Rear Hatch Strut > RTV Sealant > Fix-a-flat, WD40 > Oil change bucket > Locking lug nuts...
• Updated with location: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500 Hickory, NC
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:45:16 -0400
  ...Dents pulled, smoothed, primered & painted. - Rear hatch, doors, side panels and floor completely lined with Peel N Seal. Very quiet. - Has a full Krylon...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...maybe >Fan belts *** yes > > >Need >Rear Hatch Strut *** just take a foot of 3/4 inch PVC >RTV Sealant *** yes >Fix-a-flat, WD40...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 09:58:59 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows >>> >>> >>> >>> Wipers for the two front doors >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the refrigerator vent >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the 3 boxes...
• [vanagon] Westy DIY conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:08:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Fitting them into the roof required stripping down the headliner and hatch rubber about 8", until I could get some access. Remove rear speakers...
• Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
  ...wheels) Original VW Snap-in Privacy Curtains Original VW Snap-in Rear Hatch Bug Screen Original VW Front Bra The Negative Faded dark blue...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:28:08 -0700
  ...No major signs of metal at the magnetic drain plug > Rear Main seal replaced > > November 2005 > Clutch pedal rebuilt and Oillite bushing installed > > August...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:08:27 -0300
  Why not just pop the rear hatch and use a turnbuckle to hold it open 6-8" ? On 08-Jul-2014, at 11:39...
• Fwd: FS: '89 CARAT
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:13:17 -0500
  ...significant dent towards rear front area around passenger side headlight crack in front bumper has some rust spots on back hatch and front I...
• "it's just a dirty old diesel"
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 02:38:19 -0600
  ...I don't have soot on my rear hatch and there is no odor of diesel fuel (AKA truckers cologne) lingering around my van...
• Pop-top Protection
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 10:53:45 -0400
  ...Does anybody have any tips for some kind of sealant that I could apply (or have applied professionally)? I'm nervous about just taking...
• cutting up a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
  ...front and rear wheel arch? rear apron ? rear corners? front end full clip? roof panel? ** also lots of trinket stuff, clips, seals, relays, electrical...
• Re: Weekender refigerator question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 07:02:18 -0600
  ...and it will be secured right at the service hatch right at the rear of the vehicle. If I can't find an existing...
• FS '87 WWW
  Historical mailing list - Doug Warren x2760
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:46:40 EDT
  ...162(11/97) - Hatch Struts 130(10/95) - Plugs/Cap/Rotor 160(9/97) - Camper Seal,Bumper 128(8/95) - Rear Htr Caps,Bkr...
• Re: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:24:39 -0500
  ...Dents pulled, smoothed, primered & painted. > � - Rear hatch, doors, side panels and floor completely lined with Peel N > � Seal. Very quiet. > � - Has a full Krylon...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:33:26 -0700
  ...the stock rear hatch halfway and then filled in all the gaps. And retain the stock rear window and rubber window seal. Hinges at...
• Interesting oil leak - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:48:17 -0400
  ...The rear hatch and bumper were coated with a mist of oil. When I looked underneath, I saw a couple (5-7) drops on...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:56:30 -0500
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals >> to do >> all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:27:51 -0700
  ...Dents pulled, smoothed, primered & painted. > - Rear hatch, doors, side panels and floor completely lined with Peel N > Seal. Very quiet. > - Has a full Krylon...
• Looked at 86 Westy Wolfsburg Today.......
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 00:06:34 -0400
  ...of a few hits on the rear, mangled bumper, bent rear hatch, bent LR panel behind rear tire, only seam rust on RR behind...
• New Buses, Show & Shine
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 12:12:13 -0400
  ...Needs rear hatch glass. Damn yahoos cut rear wheel wells. Last reminder... The 3rd Annual Georgia Vintage Volkswagen Show & Shine will be held THIS...
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:35:29 -0500
  ...a vanagon if it was installed under the rear carpet? Or, perhaps installed under the hatch itself? Doug http://www.rei.com/online/store...
• New to us, 1988 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:18:52 -0400
  ...at the seals. Well, we are the owners now, and here is the list of stuff todo so far: - Left Rear inner CV Joint...
• RE: engine seal/tin holes
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 23 May 1996 09:15:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >How goodly does the air seal(y'know...those airborne mammalian blobs) >need to seal? Mine is good in some areas, yet is bent...
• '67 Westy Resto form Hell Update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 12:47:49 -0700
  ...Gave up trying to figure out where the billion pieces of long grey/rectangular door seals went and moved onto the rear hatch. The...