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Re: Oil Breather Hose Problem!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 19 Mar 1998 21:09:01 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
Power window switch frame replacement, '91 GL.
Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:21:54 -0600
...My plastic power window switch frames were broken and the switches just used to hang by their wires until I taped them up with...
Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 03:25:53 +0000
We paid $200 for the door+frame, which to me is outrageous but we haven't come across any in that condition for less...
Re: propane regulators and Propex heaters
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:06:36 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 9 Oct 2011 10:45:18 -0500
...I'm not certain it is better than no strap, because it runs all the way to the hatch frame. mcneely Good luck! ________________________________ From...
Re: Speaking of the Wing Vent Window
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:46:46 +0000
...This led to problem #2 the stripping of one of the captive nuts that holds the glass in place to the frame. So be...
Re: '87 Syncro needs lost spacer/shim for rear axle
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 12:03:22 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:49:02 -0700
...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame I'm feeling like I'm getting less assist from my springs on my '86. I...
Re: side sliding windows- westy
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:06:38 -0400
...Maybe, sand a bit off the screen frame so it no longer slightly contacts the glass? My frame clips snapped when I removed my...
Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 23:04:57 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:15:52 -0700
...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on frame. I...
Re: adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 14:48:19 -0700
...the one that rubs against the frame was not and it's thicker on one end... so I file it flat and it doesn...
Re: Windshield Frame Rust
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:43 -0400
...Windshield Frame Rust In a message dated 13/08/2009 4:40:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: MIG...
1985 Vanagon suspension rehabilitation
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:23:59 -0500
...I still have my '85 Vanagon GL and I just got a bit of a shock when I called the local frame and axle...
Re: Class III Trailer Hitch Offer
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 20 Nov 94 13:21:01 CST
...you might check your frame and see if these holes are there (on the outside of the rear frame members, about 1-2 feet...
TENT POLES!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:45:47 -0500
I found a distributor of canopy parts that can be used to create the tent frame described here. http://www.supernet.net/~jclark/vw...
Re: Screen Window For '88 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:40:36 EDT
...Leave bottom open, slip over top of door frame, and presto--screen for front doors... Maybe! You could even leave it in place while...
Re: ???Sliding Window???
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:50:08 EDT
...Is it possible to remove the fixed light of the sliding window on a Vanagon without damage to the frame nor the glass? After...
Re: NVC: The pickup thing
Historical mailing list
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:09:47 EST
...manufactured the better of the two > frames? > > > i think ford stopped making their famous "twin I beam" frame sometime in the late '90's...
Re: cd, microfiche, part book
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:40:18 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Vanagon Application????
Historical mailing list - John Klun
Sat, 17 Apr 2004 10:35:38 -0600
...To prevent the entire pane of glass from coming > out of the frame during a blast and flying across a room like a frisbie...
Re: Installing new headliner in a Westfalia Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sun, 22 Feb 2015 10:36:38 -0800
...Kind regards, Truls Erik Johnsen Ethnologist/Director of Brand Insight, Telenor Group Bicycle Framebuilder, Johnsen Frameworks www.johnsenframeworks.com www.facebook.com/johnsen.frameworks...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:18:21 -0700
...the WBX transmission I've installed in my '81. > > As anticipated, the front bracket on transmission sounds like it's > contacting frame under load...
Re: FFFFriday Follies: Holiday Hollerings ...
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Thu, 23 Nov 1995 08:11:43 -0800
...You've probably already seen the Robotman that talks about this. Frame 1: Roommate: Uh-uh. Go away. I'm cooking the turkey this...
Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 May 2012 22:47:14 -0400
...doesn't seem practical as there is no way to rigidly frame a windshield of that size (you need a rigid frame to mount...
Increasing strength of engine mount area for 3.3l Subaru
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:14:51 -0400
...Of these, which do you guys think would be best? Attach a 3/16" steel plate under the frame rail (braze or weld). Attach...
Curtain Stays.
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sun, 10 Mar 2002 14:09:03 -0600
John, Here is the answer to keep the curtains to the inside of the widow frames-- Get over to a bicycle shop, and but...
'54 RHD Deluxe Update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sat, 04 May 1996 12:16:41 -0700
...Just got the driver's side frame rail welded on! I was going to notch it in the back (notch back, get it?) and...
Re: Cold blooded
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 20:05:59 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
Re: gas filler neck leak
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:57:43 -0400
...This is from memory at the moment, but my tank fits completely between the two frame cross members (going from side to side). But...
Re: order #2353
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 19:17:57 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:45:37 +0000
...Just picked it up, in great condition with the frame. Thanks everyone. On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 15:38 BenT <syncro@gmail.com...
Re: Front brake compatibility question
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:43:22 -0400
...Pads insert into the frame and the caliper mounts above them (to change pads you undo one of the guide pins and swivel the...
Re: Things that make you go "Hmmmm"
Historical mailing list
Tue, 11 Apr 95 15:21:05 EDT
...I urge anyone with the time though to consider rebuilding your frames, like I said, cut two halves from opposite sides then weld or...
Re: idle stabilizer for 84
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:43:32 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Leaking slider windows
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 18 Mar 2017 21:54:47 -0700
Not sure if I'm reading your description right, but the frame joint is originally sealed with clear silicone caulk. Alistair > On Mar 18...
Re: Track Screen for Sliding Door
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:51 -0500
Is the plastic screen frame missing, or just the screen fabric? If it's just the fabric, you scrape out the old glue and...
Re: Engine carrier arrow orientation?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:58:29 -0700
...There are two arrows on the engine carrier (each is just above the two bolt holes that mate with the vehicle frame--you can...
bolt needed for seat rails
Historical mailing list - aircooled chris
Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:43:33 -0700
I took my seats apart, 81 vanagon, and lost one of those 4 bolt/screws with the hex head that holds the frame rails...
Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
Historical mailing list - Ben
Sun, 9 Jun 2013 15:44:57 -0700
...frame VIN did not have ZZZ in it. > We got it with no dash, so it didn't have any dash VIN. > the frame...
Re: screens for front doors
Historical mailing list - John Welsh
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:54:14 +0000
...this frame can slip into the > window channels when the front window is rolled down. > We did a similar thang, skipping the solid frame...
Re: VW official website fun
Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 00:42:12 -0500 (EST)
...of FRAME's...i got 5 linkes for frames the 3rd was the text, the rest was normal stupid things people use frames for...
parts FS
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 11:03:40 -0500
Rear electric door lock pull 35.00 sliding door pull handle plastic 5.00 74- bug front bumper 20.00 1-black frame side...
Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:05:30 -0500
...like the caddy :-) >> >> >>http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/deu/home/frameset.html?/indexseiten/frameset_1194.php >> >> >> > >Yeesh! Well, there's something just right for...
more goofy mid year changes
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:37:16 EDT
...also sometime during the middle of '89 vw changed the color of the jumpseat brackets and frames from grey to black. i have 2...
Re: Clam shell mod for 15" wheel
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:23:35 -0700
...Taking out the 2 spring-bars allows more room above and removing some of the frame gives enough room side to side to keep...
Re: Home from the woods, drivetrain protection
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Fri, 19 Dec 1997 10:05:32 -0800
...I installed an aluminium pan which is attached to the longitudinal bars of the frame and completely encloses the driveshaft - around the "synchro frame...
Re: need vin check... carfax>?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:58:46 +0000
...The Dash, (of course :o) the drivers side seat box (side) (in the aisle) (under the carpet), the frame outrigger; passenger side just behind...
Re: CrewCab CanvasTarp!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 07:17:53 -0700
...I have a friend >in Quebec who bought a crewcab with the framework included, and he is >having the canvas made by a maker...
A-frame bushings
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:41:12 -0600
Was digging through all the vanagon pastes bequeathed me by "Unca Joel" some time ago and found three A-frames. I think thats what...
Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:33:19 +0000
...You > are probably missing the frame too. > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > Of Jared Planter...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:34:43 -0700
...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that > transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on > frame. I...
Re: On I4 Engine Vibration
Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 08:22:52 -0400
...As it comes, it can float between the frame of the van and the engine. This is because is has rubber mounts at both...
Re: Syncro chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 22:36:25 -0600
The Vanagon frame is integrated into the body. Afraid it isn't a lift off. The syncro parts could be installed in your Vanagon...
AC Bracket
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 3 Aug 2005 12:40:03 -0700
...The picture shows just the frame on one of my parts vans. The AC unit I use is at home so you'll just...
Re: Ambient temperatures under/inside (rel. to Dometic perf.)
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:01:30 -0400
...Haven't looked to see if there are any > 3-4" > holes already (stock) in frame. (hopefully not!!) > Maybe instead of using frame, a...
Re: Westy Needs Slider Window
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:54:53 -0600
From the looks of it it'll need to be taken out to open the frame to relplace slider? My extra slider went to...
Re: Westfalia Waste Water Tank?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:23:55 -0600
...The 45 liter tank will mount up against the frame rails on either side of the Vanagon. Steve SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com...
Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 22 May 2007 10:30:39 -0700
...replace the window frame? > > > Todd > '88 WEsty What do you mean by "upper mount bolt"? The wing windows are frameless so I am going...
Re: Fox (VW, but not vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:31:26 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...