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• Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:02:23 -0400
  Gary Lee racks http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/vw.htm Look at the image of the rear upper tailgate, you can see the...
• Re: Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 09:25:47 -0400
  Frank Condelli wrote: > My '87 Westy's upper contril arm bushings are loose, well just one is > actually, on the right side, the front...
• Re: upper bunk entry
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 30 May 1999 15:35:06 -0700
  ...will hoist the wife or 8 year old daughter into the upper bunk We carry a little aluminum 3-step step ladder. Works great...
• Upper control arm bushing clunk
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:08:38 -0700
  ...If I saw driving a 64 Nova I would say the upper ball joint was cracked but I'm not and it is in...
• which cylinder is which?
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:53:21 -0500
  ...If I'm standing behind the bus looking down on the engine, is #1 on the upper right? Is #4 on the lower right...
• Mellow Yellow gets Upper-level Storage
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 14:30:24 -0700
  ...It's a way to use canvas closet sweater organizers to provide shelving in the upper bunk area, which we don't use for...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Jan 2006 - Special issue (#2006-9)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 13:57:11 -0700
  > Pencil me in for a John Rodgers SA upper grill and a Projectztwo > lower grill. $300+ for just the SA upper from the usual...
• Re: Squeeks
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 19:06:21 -0700
  ...upper control armNew ball joints, shocks and upper control arm bushings failed to fix my squeek last spring. Needless to say, I'm interested...
• Noises from rear end revisited
  Historical mailing list - Erin Randolph
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 21:45:33 -0800
  ...I do know that i need to replace the drivers side upper Control arm bushings and the upper ball joint, but The noise is...
• upper bunk hangs up
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:49:02 -0400
  The upper bunk on my 85 Westy hangs up about half way when folding it out. I then have to fold it back part...
• Re: WTB Tan/Brown cover for upper bunk
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:27:45 EST
  ...Does anyone have any tan covers for sale or would like to trade gray for tan? >> i have the tan upper bunk mattresses. let...
• Tire wear
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 15:59:17 -0700
  ...My thinking is, the lower looks a lot more sturdy (just where it is and how it's positioned) then the upper. The upper...
• Re: Upper Control Arm, hex key size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 May 2008 23:06:04 -0400
  ...Sun, 4 May 2008 23:22:34 -0700 Howdy, Can someone tell me what size hex key is needed to remove the upper control...
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 12:55:28 -0700
  ...Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age Greetings V'all, On a recent camping trip, I noticed the seal around the upper right passenger...
• Westy upper bed loads
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 10:52:25 -0700
  ...I think it would be a little crowded in the lower bed together, but I'm skeptical about whether the upper bed could hold...
• Re: Need rear upper cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:45:44 -0700
  If you no longer have AC, you might consider leaving it without the upper cabinet. Some previous owner removed the cabinet from my '82...
• Re: Upper Control arm compatibility
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:26:42 -0400
  ...Ken On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > Are all upper control arms the same? > I...
• [FS] Upper and Lower grills plus late-model headlight assemblies
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:50:24 -0700
  ...ViewItem&item=2062237906&rd=1 I also plan on adding my upper grill and headlight assemblies next week. If anyone is interested in this...
• UPPER SPEEDOMETER CABLE REMOVAL ADVICE
  Historical mailing list - Chris Almida
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:08:00 -0800
  Any advice on how to remove and replace the upper speedometer cable? The one on my 84 westy is dead and neither pushing from...
• Re: Grill (Pzwo upper Grille)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 May 2006 00:07:00 EDT
  ...t > ship outside Deutschland: > > http://tinyurl.com/fq69u > > thats the Projektzwo upper grille.. hard to find. i like the badgeless look as well.. chris
• Uniwerks upper bunk pod
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:06:10 -0500
  Hi folks, While doing some winter projects I ran a power wire from my Auxiliary fuse box to the upper door vents. I hope...
• Re: How hard is it to change the front upper ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 3 May 2002 14:37:04 -0700
  ...How hard is it to change the front upper ball joints? Is this something you can do on your own? -Joe
• Does anyone know where to buy Eccentric Washers?(for upper control arm)
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 09:30:31 -0800
  I need to buy thicker eccentric washers for my upper control arm. I installed new bushings and i i never did get it all...
• Have several 84 buses, on seems to sway more in wind.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:23:45 -0600
  ...I've changed the upper ball joints before. The tires are pretty good. They are truck tires with stiffer sides than car tires. The...
• Re: Standard Pop Up Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:12:18 -0400
  ...I suppose it would only make sense to do the luggage rack the same way only maybe cutting the bottom out of the upper...
• [NVC] Weather strip/channels sources?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 08:54:16 -0700
  ...I need to replace the seal between the upper and lower clamshells of my little utility trailer. The upper clamshell, hinged at the front...
• Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:55:31 -0400
  ...Can I remove the bolts connecting the closet to the upper cabinet, side cabinet, upper shelf and the floor then pull out to access...
• Re: Looking for info on the Michigan Upper Peninsula
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 16:04:48 -0400
  ...Looking for info on the Michigan Upper Peninsula Hi gang, We're heading out Saturday for a 9-day trip to Michigan's Upper...
• FS: South African grill kits
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 18:50:45 -0800
  ...Both include upper 4-light grille, two inner driving lamps, and lower wrap-around grille. No round outer lamps or buckets are included. One...
• Re: upper steering colmn cover w/ heated switch hole
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:39:13 -0700
  --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > #251 953 515 AOIC, vanagon upper steering > column cover, black, w/ heated > switch hole > > comes in black only, not brown...
• Upper & Lower Ball joints replaced...and worn out after one year!
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 10:21:25 -0700
  ...I replaced upper & lower balljoints and control arm bushings on my 1990 Carat about a year ago with ones purchased from Bus Depot. I...
• Upper Ball Joints Reply
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:37:40 -0800
  The upper ball joints are quite easy to replace. Mine are held in place with two socket head bolts - you will need an 8...
• Re: Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:36:33 -0700
  Mark, i did not know the upper bunk was an option, I had assumed all mosaik kits came with the fibreglass bunk section. It...
• Re: upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:07:26 -0800
  ...upper control arm Cross section of upper control arm bushing: I was asking before if anyone ever cut one in half. I guess not...
• Re: Anyone had to trim off the upper front window seals?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:09 -0400
  ...I > simply can't fit the entire length of the upper piece in the space between > the vent window rubber and the top of...
• Re: While replacing steering rack.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:56:14 -0500
  <Did they know about camber adjustment via the eccentrically mounted upper A-arm inner long bolt ?> err...what does that mean? --from Always Sunny...
• Re: 1984 1.9L engine UPPER THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 13:46:51 -0700
  ...1984 1.9L engine UPPER THERMOSTAT HOUSING > My mechanic pressure tested my cooling system this morning and found a > pinhole leak in the upper...
• steering column woes
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Wed, 8 May 2002 21:28:32 -0700
  ...There is about 1/4" of space between the flange with the two rubber grommets/holes of the upper column, and the two shafts...
• Bus Depot Sliding Door Screen Question
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
  Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:14:50 -0400
  I have an '81 Westie (with the quiet close rear handle) and the sliding door screen is attached by snaps on the upper half...
• Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 09:07:32 -0800
  In anticipation of replacing upper ball joints, each, I obtained prices from various suppliers: JC Whitney $15.95 plus shipping Bus Depot (on WWWsite...
• FS Grey Upper bed mattress Toronto Area
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mighton
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:57:07 -0500
  I have a complete grey upper mattress from a 1990 Westfalia that I am being encouraged to sell. Its in fairly good shape. It...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 15:01:45 -0700
  ...me of the size > of the allen head on > the front upper control arm bolt for an 87 westy? > Thanks > > Mike Kozak > 87 westy...
• Re: Used bus lot in the MI UP
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:13:35 -0700
  ...All models � Cloverland Drive is US Hwy 2,,,,,Look for Ironwood/Hurley (WI) at the west end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. (Upper...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Daley
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...Squeaky upper control arm bushings > Terry... What the heck is a "kurf?" I tried looking it up. Merriam > Webster's never heard of it...
• Re: Upper wishbone bushes and no welder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:01:34 -0400
  ...Upper wishbone bushes and no welder? Hi Can I do the upper wishbone bushes without a welder? My idea was just to cut the...
• Re: replacing upper bunk with storage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:11:18 EDT
  ...joy@GMAIL.COM writes: > I'm thinking of taking out my upper bunk to replace it with storage. If > you've done that, could...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:59:49 EST
  ...Then slide the metal pipe to the right to pull it out of and free of the upper thermostat housing.Then deal with the...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 10:26:28 -0700
  ...Hanlon wrote: > Listees, > > What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper > ball joint is in need of...
• Re: aircooled intake elbow
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:37:17 -0400
  > I am also looking for a good speedometer > cable, the upper cable that connects from the > egr box to the speedometer - but I need...
• Looking for hardware to attach A/C cabinet-90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 07:31:53 EDT
  Does anyone on the list know where I might procure the flat nuts that go in the ceiling (upper bunk platform) and receive the...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 02:16:49 -0400
  While surfing, recently, I happened upon a site, complete with pics, detailing how the guy drilled and tapped the top of the upper ball...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Upper suspension are/wishbone bushings at spindle
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 18:59:08 -0400
  ...could provide VW of NA brand suspension parts (ball joints and upper A-arm bushings) for those who want them. The price would probably...
• RE: Upper Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 15 Nov 95 17:40:03 EST
  I can get you started on the upper ball joint replacement job: Jack up a front wheel and pull it off. UBJ is what...
• Re: Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:49:10 -0500
  ...he help me find parts and change them! The upper one take about 45min top each side, the lower one are more dificult and...
• Sliding door operation (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 17:39:24 -0600 (CST)
  ...The upper is rectangular, and the lower has a hook. When the upper is pressed into the door, then the lower can raise a...
• Westy upper bunk foam?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:34:54 -0700
  I seem to have traced a disagreeable odor down the upper bunk foam in my 90 Westy... I took the covers off the foam...
• Re: SA HD Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:46:40 +0200
  Pat Dooley wrote: > I was always under the impression that the vanagon has upper and lower > control arms, not struts. > Unless you are referring...
• Looking for info on the Michigan Upper Peninsula
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:49:24 -0400
  Hi gang, We're heading out Saturday for a 9-day trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We'll hit Traverse city on Saturday...
• Re: Coolant level warning light - '88 GL - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jan 2017 17:47:13 -0500
  ...Yrs, d On Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 5:51 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Low water level in the upper tank...
• Re: Newest Video about removing and replacing upper ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:29:15 -0400
  ...Newest Video about removing and replacing upper ball joint > > Just made another video today about removing and replacing the upper ball > joint on a...