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  • Re: sounds like a go-cart
    Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 06:10:09 -0700
    ...When painting though, the headliner actually goes all the way down to the windows in the back, and by the seatbelts in the front...
  • Re: Radiator/grill rattle at highway speed.
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:31:10 -0600
    ...The noise seems to be > > associated with my passengers side front tire but sometimes seems > to > > come from the rear as well??? The problem...
  • FFFFrydaye Fan Tasses
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:36:52 -0500
    ...The voice was behind me, on the other side of the fire. I looked at the windows of the camper, to see any reflection...
  • Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 01:48:05 +0000
    ...the ecu on the far left side. 7 passenger converted camper. Hot air duct where the rear heater used to be. Combustion exhaust and...
  • Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 23 May 2022 22:40:37 +0000
    ...I have had to replace the >> power window motors and regulators on both sides. Window operators cables >> had been cut. I discovered that only...
  • Re: rare restored vanagon on CL, this one is a cream puff
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:01:40 -0500
    ...The > lock > > is broken on the drivers side. Not that big of deal as the window won't > > close anyway. The dog is usually...
  • Re: Semaphores (was TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size))
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 2 Mar 2012 08:30:47 -0600
    ...He would even drop his hand out the > >>> window and give a slow or stop signal that way. For those who don't > >>> know...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:12:59 +0100
    ...Clive '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "80 Westy Pokey" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
  • Re: The Ideal Road-Trip vehicle, was Re: The Ideal vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
    Fri, 17 Oct 2003 08:18:16 -0700
    ...Engine swaps for the westfalia (complex, expensive, unwanted side >>> effects >>> like loss of ground clearance or engine intrusion above rear deck) >>> 2. Light pickup...
  • Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:30:44 -0700
    ...Permanent install inside Vanagon; or, hang off >>>>> passenger side window seasonally (which mostly appeals to me). Some >>>>> are sorta self-contained....like a box...
  • Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 23 May 2022 19:41:59 -0700
    ...I have had to replace > the > >> power window motors and regulators on both sides. Window operators > cables > >> had been cut. I discovered that only...
  • Re: [WetWesties] secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:02:54 -0700
    ...I awoke to the sounds of someone At the side of the bus not more that 18 inches from my head (from the sounds...
  • Gaser water cooled story (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 May 1996 13:11:44 -0700
    ...Somewhere on a desolute narrow service road in the western side of the Rocky Mountains, they punctured their motor's oil pan and kept...
  • Ramblings of a Vanagon type of guy
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 23:24:49 -0400
    ...Heck, they'll even do your windows (side as well as front and back.) Curiously, Canada has a lot of phone booths. Even though...
  • Re: LED backup lights update
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:53:06 +0000
    Actually....once you are inside Rear Taillight assembly, I think it would be easy to line reflective backspace with spray adhesive and good old...
  • :) ... and here he is ... cuddly, furry 'n fat.
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 19:20:13 -0600 (CST)
    ...Looking through the window of the gifted and popular star's T4, the minion espies the self-same Bushrat asleep on the rear deck...
  • Re: Now Preventative Maintenance, Was Do U carry spare ECU?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:19:42 -0500
    ...onwards (how many 1950 split window bugs have you seen fully restored with a 2180 stuffed into the rear, tunnel trans and 356B brakes...
  • Re: Chinese Diesel Heater for Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:35:08 -0700
    ...Permanent install inside Vanagon; or, hang off >>>>>>> passenger side window seasonally (which mostly appeals to me). Some >>>>>>> are sorta self-contained....like a box...
  • Water Level Indicator Red Blinking Light (and other initial observations, LONG)
    Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
    Mon, 19 Mar 2001 14:00:30 -0800
    ...floating around my engine compartment/bed? the power windows don't open on the passenger side, and the clip holding the switch into the...
  • Re: New windshield
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 2 Jul 2015 20:14:15 -0700
    ...Been there and broke that. > >>>>> > >>>>> I have done rear and side glass by myself and with my wife helping > me. > >>>>> There was no way...
  • Re: Did I meet you at WagonWorks?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 07:55:34 -0700
    ...I grew up in a blue 58 bug, a 62 23 window with sunroof and a 69 bus. I blame it on my dad...
  • LONG gear report and travelogue
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 10:21:44 -0800
    ...The tires were at 48 PSI rear, 44 PSI front. I discovered mid-trip that the BFGs may not be the same diameter, even...
  • Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 24 May 2022 13:10:42 +0000
    ...I have had to replace > the > >> power window motors and regulators on both sides. Window operators > cables > >> had been cut. I discovered that only...
  • Re: 1986 Syncro vs. later models
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:13:23 -0800
    ...Power windows could be one also, but I don't regard those as desirable....... but central locking...........nice to have. not sure, but I...
  • Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:52:50 -0700
    ...vehicle) -seats aren't quick-release -slider/side windows not powered (not opening at all) -rear discs were only optional, not standard If I...
  • Re: Winter Storage delimma (rather long, but worth it!)
    Historical mailing list - JJ
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:50:20 -0800
    ...and do the same with the exit vents (behind the rear side windows onlate models) - Tape securely across exhaust exit with duct tape - coat...
  • Re: Weird going-ons!
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:30:38 -0400
    ...The van has also exhibited a hot passenger -side front wheel after some big downhills. They're steep hills, and I have to ride...
  • Re: Sound deadening material
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:56:19 -0600
    ...It helped for sleeping when windows up.. I had also insulated inside panels. > > Thank you for the details and your impressions. I’m looking...
  • Re: A/C Grey Filter Spewing
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:41:47 EDT
    ...Here's what I remember: - First step is to take down the driver's side tray/curtain rail, above the sink. Otherwise, you can...
  • Re: Camper van
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
    ...Observe the next time you are driving around the number of old ones with tradsmen signage on the sides... and ladders, tools, parked behind...
  • Favorite VW Junkyards & Other Strange Tales (Kinda Long Post)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Jul 1995 01:36:07
    ...The cars were lying on their sides, upside down, right side up, sometimes packed ten deep, all among the sage, cacti and beautiful views...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:43:21 -0500
    ...This is the > main > thing the flush (VW) or NACA (optimised flush) inlet avoids. > > Clive > '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) > ----- Original...
  • Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:42:26 -0800
    ...At the rear of the shift linkage at the trans .........where the linkage engages with that ball on the lever back there.. There's...
  • (f)Long 2000 Vanagon Westfalia Project cancelled by VW
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:57:40 -0500
    ...The hard-polyester roofed, canvas-sided tent that extended from the vehicle's natural roofline was a Westfalia signature design, and functioned so well...
  • Re: Buying a Van
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:07:39 -0700
    ...one side. > The 85 weekender is a westfalia (regular pop top) but weekender > inside - description says "fold out bed, swing arm table, rear facing...
  • Demographics
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 11:11:44 -0400
    ...My dad bought our first VW when I was fourteen, it was a 1965 deluxe 21 window bus. When I turned sixteen and started...
  • V6anagon/ Route 66: Day 2 /L
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 05 Dec 1995 18:47:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...The perforated shield that hangs below the rear bumper of the Vanagon, was positioned perfectly to catch any oil that might leak from the...
  • Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon DougF
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:11:46 -0800
    ...The rear sleeping cushion is next and it will help to engulf the whole interior of the van.Once one of these fires starts...
  • Re: almost got syncro confiscated very long
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:42:22 -0700
    ...sure enough he spotted my friends mushrooms in the rear hatch window, came up back to my window and said "pull on up by...
  • Re: Clanging my way through Oregon
    Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
    Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:04:02 -0700
    ...Otherwise they'll keep adding gas till the next even dollar amount before which gas spills down the side of the van. When I...
  • Re: Newbie question
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
    ...Power Windows 150W - - Electric Radiator Fan 200W - 25W Blower Fan Heat/Cool 80W 80W - Heated Rear Window 120W 120W 34W Rear Window Wiper 30...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:54:41 +0100
    ...This is the > > main > > thing the flush (VW) or NACA (optimised flush) inlet avoids. > > > > Clive > > '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) > > ----- Original...
  • My Wilde Ride (humor) (fwd) [F]
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 16:37:14 -0800 (PST)
    ...bracket on my side. > Steve laughed some more and began to flail me with the top half of the > window using the brake and...
  • Re: Zzzz . . . least interesting Friday ever
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:27:00 -0500
    ...Stickers on the back window for Rice and Oberlin. Missing one wheel cover on each side. 71 volkswagen bus, some rust but good shape...
  • Re: Buying a Van
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:28:51 -0700
    ...the full rear bench seat with big trunk under it in the Weekdender....., all nice. I've had two 85 poptop vans...the first...
  • My New Westy (A Voyage of Discovery)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:36:13 -0500
    ...The dipstick was starting to look pretty dry, which was understandable considering the amount of petroleum I had watched wafting away in my rear...
  • Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:47:20 +0000
    ...Dennis Sent from my Windows 10 device From: Richard Koerner<mailto:rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:18 PM To: vanagon...
  • RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
    ...9 T4 Eurovans (air dam kits, power D-86919 Utting rear windows <for ventilation>). GERMANY telefon 0-88-06/14-71 telefax 0-88...
  • Memphis or Bust...
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
    ...Without that fixed hinge in the equation, the rod can in addition to up and down, move fore to aft, side to side, and...
  • Re: Advice on when to buy propane heater
    Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
    Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:57:29 -0500
    ...Permanent install inside Vanagon; or, hang off >>>> passenger side window seasonally (which mostly appeals to me). Some >>>> are sorta self-contained....like a box...
  • Re: [Syncro] My New Westy (A Voyage of Discovery)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Sun, 15 Oct 2000 09:20:49 -0700
    ...The dipstick was starting to look pretty dry, which > was understandable considering the amount of petroleum I had watched wafting > away in my rear...
  • Re: Sound deadening material
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:48:25 -0500
    ...It helped for sleeping when windows up.. I had also insulated inside panels. >> >> Thank you for the details and your impressions. I’m looking...
  • Hilarious SUV news
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:06:28 -0500
    ...Someday maybe she'll finally get that little silhouette of a pedestrian painted on the side of her battlewagon, and maybe it will be...
  • Inuvik Expedition - Pr.Rupert BC to Costa Mesa CA
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Sep 1996 09:37:07 -0700
    ...I've been hanging out on the rear deck watching the rain and the green mountains on either side dissapear into the mist. Once...
  • Re: Van Theft Advisory-Perp: Ken Morgan, AKA Jake Lake
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:36:44 -0800
    ...had minor seam rust >> on driver's side.. and the rear hatch had rust under the window. It had >> the alloys... if Ken/Jake...
  • Re: That wonderful ignature VW "chrip"!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:24:21 -0500
    ...It had a Magneto on one side and an automotive type distributor on the other. For ease of starting - because of the ease of...
  • Re: Parts availability
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:08:15 -0700
    ...Jim Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Alistair Bell Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 8:53 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Nov 2011 (#2011-898)
    Historical mailing list - graham Szybala
    Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:10:03 -0800
    ...Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9:55 AM > > I was given one of those clear vinyl > > fresnel lenses that sticks on the rear hatch window...
  • Re: Erratic temp LED and gauge needle......Followup
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:07:12 -0400
    ...I did not fill it to the top. > > Sidenote here: NOTHING has been done to coolant levels since the Subie conversion 60K miles ago...
  • Massive Maintenance and cost
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:59:03 +0100
    ...Underpowered, head leaking the coolant, window motors failing, wires in harness door-body breaking, famous fire starting fitting breaking, rotting exhaust ..... and on and...