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WTB: Power Window Motor
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 21:05:05 EDT
Looking for one good Vanagon Power Window Motor. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg (Forsale) & Lionel Trains Vanagon...
Re: Seeking brown window crank
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 15:09:07 -0600
...love a list where 13 > people can > chime in about brown window cranks for 20+ year old vehicles. Yep, & I fixed mine again last...
Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:47:03 -0400
Does anyone have a good source and tips for replacing all my weathered window molding on my 84 Westy? It looks like the side...
WHO HAD USED POWER WINDOW?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Mon, 3 Dec 2007 07:17:36 -0800
A few weeks ago I corresponded with a list member who had a used pax side window regulator and motor for sale. I thought...
Autoloc one-touch window kit
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:39:42 -0700
...Century Gothic">Does anyone have experience with the Autoloc one-touch window kit?<br> <br> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www...
Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:31 -0500
...Had a friend a few years back who was stopped passing through Utah > in a Bay Window westie for 'reflective tinted windows' and then...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 4 May 2002 20:39:06 -0700
...HELP! Sliding window removal <DIV></DIV>>Date: Sat, 4 May 2002 16:37:23 +0000 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>If any...
Re: NVC - MS vs Mac
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:42:06 -0500
...Works pretty darn well (and ETKA works fine on it, if the windows version used is acceptable for ETKA.) It is not the only...
I finally installed my window A/C
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Layton
Sat, 20 Jul 1996 09:45:22 -0400 (EDT)
Now tha summer session is almost over I had the time yesterday to install my window A/C. The unit is a Goldstar and...
Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:16:50 -0800
...On 1/24/06, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > And on the rear window fixed vent issue. I have an 83 Westy with...
Re: Will Audi power window motors fit our Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 06:56:15 -0700
...window motor found on the Audi Quatro (1987) be the same > fit for our Vanagons with power windows? > > What about the power window motors...
Re: Vent Window Removal
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 18 Jul 2002 00:13:34 +0100
...Vent Window Removal > Use a punch of some sort, along with a hammer. The small, phillips-head > chrome-and-black screwdrivers that come in...
Window Regualtor Saga Continued
Historical mailing list - Chasse
Sat, 24 May 2003 15:10:28 -0400
...Passanger side electric window goes down but not up hmmmmmm........ Switch on passanger side was a bit sticky so bought a replacement....no change...
Re: window vent problem
Historical mailing list - Weibel, Pius
Fri, 19 Mar 2004 15:07:28 -0600
...Eric Weibel, Pius wrote: >I have a window vent in which the locking mechanism somehow has been >rotated about 20 to 25 degrees counterclockwise...
Re: Best Tint?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:43:06 +0000
Mike, Where can one buy a roll (wholesale, if possible? ) JC -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mike" <mbucchino@charter.net> > A window tint shop probably doesn...
Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
Historical mailing list - Stones
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:19:42 -0500
...instead of the roof, that a clear view >out the back window could be had. Has anyone tried this? Is there a good, >OEM...
need front window glass
Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 03:09:48 EDT
My 89 Westy has developed a 10" crack in the front window. I'm told its unrepairable. Does anyone know where I can find...
Re: Driver and Passenger Door Windows
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:24:39 -0600
...Driver and Passenger Door Windows > > >> Can someone point me to a specific source for the trim and weather >> stripping components that go in the...
Blacks and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:19:45 -0800
...So I just had the Window Wipers powder coated, along with the Wing Window Frames, and they look great. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim SOLVED
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:50:55 -0700
...Unfortunately >everyone informed me that the window had to be removed before the trim could be >inserted. ************************************************** Congratulations. You are one of the very...
Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 28 May 2014 18:12:57 -0500
...I actually and just looking for the sliding window, slide locks, not the > complete window. Sorry for the confusion. > > Ken > > > On Wed, May 28...
Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 3 May 2013 11:07:01 -0500
...Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels > > > > I think that most of the onliune vendors carry the replacements for these. > > > > I have done this it...
Re: Kid's hammock
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 11:06:16 -0600
...Two wooden closet rods and four sash window holders from the hardware store. Canvas cloth to sew the hammock. I drilled four holes--two...
Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
...Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers...
Jalousie BUS window tip
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Sep 1995 00:31:14 -0400
...OPen your windows, and scrub in direction of metal grain. Do this until the pad slides smoothly. You won't beee-leeeve the difference...
Window Screens
Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
Sat, 14 Nov 1998 09:53:04 -0800
I want to put screens on the sliding windows of my '85 GL (non-Westfalia). Anyone care to recommend a good source? I've...
Window tinting
Historical mailing list - John Langowski
Fri, 2 Apr 1999 16:16:21 -0600
Thanks to everyone who responded to my original post about getting my vanagon windows tinted. I've been thoroughly convinced that its worth it...
Crank Extenders
Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
Tue, 10 Aug 1999 06:37:50 -0700
Hi All, A few weeks ago I was reading some posts about window crank extenders. Well this week-end I was going to put...
Vanagon Power Window Motor- Cheap
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 15:20:14 EST
I have a Vanagon Power Window Motor, Bosch, new, in the box that I want to sell for what I have invested in it...
Re: reversing sliding side windows
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:09:23 -0500
Stuart, <<...able to leave the windows open an inch or so to ventilate the locked van in the summer without someone being able to...
Re: Subaru Engines (NVC) Sports Cars5)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 29 May 2004 02:45:35 -0400
<Snip> > AHIP! REAL sports cars don't have roll up windows or built in hard tops. > <snip> > > Does this mean that the big Healeys...
Re: chrome window moulding
Historical mailing list - Darren Fazio
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:54:43 -0400
...chrome window moulding > > > Does the molding actually serve a functional purpose? There are posts from the archive suggesting they are decorative only. > > Sheesh, couldn...
Electric Window Installation On an 85 Non-Electric "Door"
Historical mailing list - John C...
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 12:04:38 EST
Hi All, For those who may be interested, I have posted some Pictures of an Electric Window Installation I'm doing On an 85...
Re: Window A/C Mount
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:38:22 -0400
...have pictures of an A/C setup hanging from a front window of >a van? Got me one of those small A/C units...
perfect gift for the VW person
Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:17:08 -0500
...http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007
Lowered Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:40:40 -0600
...http://tinyurl.com/3klpn8 Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family...
Re: bus depot window gaskets
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:23:04 -0800
...includes all > window seals except front door window seals. Windshield, rear > hatch window, side windows." > > i should have checked the contents. my package (received...
Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
Historical mailing list
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:52:57 +0000
...Yes. A standard VW grab handle mounted on the metal edge below the slider window, angled slightly inward (away from window) positioned with the...
Rear window removal tips?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:43:45 -0500
Hi folks, I need to remove my rear window so we can fix some rust that started under the seal. The seal is fairly...
Rear window wiper help...
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 10:20:50 -0600
...next to me, rolls down his window and yells for me to clean up my rear window before I ticket you. (Hmmmph. He didn...
Re: Window Trim
Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
Sat, 7 Jul 2001 18:38:05 -0700
...John, Negative on the window trim being installed, prior to the glass. The chrome bead spreads the rubber, and makes the installation of the...
Re: Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc)
Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 12:23:25 -0700
...Re-wiring doors (power windows, etc) > Has anyone completely rewired their driver's side door in order to cure the > problems associated with the...
Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 2007 to 14 Aug 2007 - Special issue (#2007-890)
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:45:28 -0600
...Make sure the window is rolled up and the crank is set to a position where it doesn't bang your knee. Might want...
Does AC Affect MPG?
Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:10:40 -0600
...While I keep meticulous mileage records, I have not recorded such variables as whether the AC was off or on, whether the windows were...
Re: window strips
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 15:19:04 -0700
<html><DIV> <P><BR>Thanks, I've been looking for a definite instructional tidbit on that.  All the "pros" say the window has...
Re: Broken front window lift -- How to fix ??
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 28 Apr 2003 14:38:53 -0400
...Broken front window lift -- How to fix ?? Can't seem to find any info on the electric lift in my Bentley. My front window...
Re: Friday Trvia Question
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:11:20 -0800
Wait -- are we talking about the rearmost window on the right side? My 84 has two curtains that cover that window, one on the...
Re: Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
Historical mailing list - mike
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:15:29 -0700
I made screens for the front windows doing the glue gun route. Mike On 10/10/07 11:05 PM, "Kyle Davis" <davis_family...
My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:15:47 -0700
...the power window lever on the passenger side was hanging off, the power mirrors worked intermittently, the driver's side window made a loud...
Re: New blog post and window crank question
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:39:42 -0400
...If you keep your windows >> lubed and use the spacers instead of bending the arms (I did the same >> thing with the same results...
Re: Power window replacement details-------very true
Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:31:21 -0800
I totally concur with Jim also, i can remove and re-instal my power window assembly, regulator and motor, in less than an hour...
Re: Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success
Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:46:51 -0400
...Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success Dan, Good jod. I have a couple of questions. 1) Do you sale these yet? 2) Xan you make...
Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:51:19 -0700
If you have the screw and spring out, try lifting the latch straight up off of the piece that is attached to the window...
Re: TINTED WINDOWS
Historical mailing list - Bill
Mon, 23 Aug 1999 22:36:57 -0700
Most window tints come off with ammonia, which is why you shouldn't clean them with Windex. Just use a good spray cleaner with...
Re: Just wondering
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 28 Jul 2002 14:05:23 +0100
...Just wondering > Through-Flow ventilation > > In fact, those vents at the back of the rear side windows on later > (1986-1992) Caravelles and Vanagons...
(human) Vanagon syndrome
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:46:56 -0700
...Does anyone have any of these parts? - driver's side vent window w/ frame - Carat interior, minus jump seats (Chris, I'm probably headed...
Re: Help with archive searching: looking for driver/passenger window sc
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:30:01 EDT
...looking for driver/passenger window screens >> Try Canadian Tire, JC Whitney, or a camper speciality shop. The sort of kit I found was just...
Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:15:48 +0000
I've always heard to stick both hands out side the vehicle (window) where the officer can see them as he/she approaches the...
Re: Privacy glass for VW's?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Jul 1998 02:59:33 EDT
...glass for the rear windows that is available on so many of the American and Japanese minivans. >> its called window tint... you can get...
Re: leading vent windows
Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:39:42 -0600
...Close the vent window, fold up a >>>piece of paper, shove it between the latch and the vent frame, never open the >>>vent again...