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  • Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:02:30 -0700
    ...This connects to the white wire on the Light Assembly > Black Wire from light Assembly then gets connected to the a body ground? > > Is...
  • Re: Need help locating lock code on rear hatch with central locking system
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:40:10 -0700
    ...The problem was the power lock assembly bolcked the rollpin. If you had the key, turning it 90 degrees reveals the pin. After fiddling...
  • Sink trap blues.
    Historical mailing list - sheng
    Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:15:20 -0700
    ...I ordered the parts to replace the trap, but here's my problem---I don't know how to get the trap assembly off...
  • Re: Un-retracting a seat belt?
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Thu, 3 Jul 2003 15:58:09 -0400
    Keep the seatbelt assembly level and still, like it's in position in the van. Hotch 86 Vanagon GL 89 Jetta GL 93 Honda...
  • Re: flashing coolant light
    Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
    Mon, 9 Apr 2001 22:45:39 -0400
    I swapped out the temp. gauge part of the clock assembly with a known good one and things are back to normal Thanks.
  • Re: parting out Buses, Bugs, and Ghias in Denver ('55-'81)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 02:40:42 -0400
    However, I'd be very interested in the shifter assembly from the '59. That'd be everything from the shift lever back to the...
  • Proper fridge flu vent assembly?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
    Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:22:04 -0700
    ...Awhile back some posted the proper flu vent assembly to allow driving with the fridge on LP. I look in my personal folder archive...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 May 2006 00:34:59 EDT
    ...What does everyone think about VW re-opening the vanagon assembly > line? Is there any impediment to building new vanagons? anthony, give me some...
  • Re: Part number, part number, but not that part number
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:24:11 -0800
    ...814 D plus a bunch of other bits with non-obvious part numbers put together to make the assembly numbered 821 D? -- John Bange...
  • Re: Clutch pedal repair question
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:14:04 -0700
    ...You need to remove the clutch > pedal from the pedal assembly in order to get the rest of the pedal > assembly from behind the...
  • Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:41:25 -0800
    ...replacement cv/axle assembly The manual axles are the same both sides. Don't waste your money on "rebuilt". You can buy brand new...
  • Re: Valve adjust after head job
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Wed, 2 Oct 2013 13:41:15 -0700
    ...If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods...
  • More Stuff - Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:51:42 -0700
    A/C Compressors (2) and interior hoses $100 Auto trans axles + U-Joints/pr - $100 Power steering pump - Free! Rear hatch wiper motor assembly...
  • Westfalia Water Faucet
    Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 22:52:08 -0800
    Hello, Does anyone on the list who is parting a Westfalia have a WATER FAUCET WITH PUMP SWITCH assembly? Thanks, Maurizio 86 Westfalia [text...
  • Re: How do we remove key assembly..?
    Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
    Thu, 14 Sep 2006 05:52:57 -0500
    Thanks , I already have it done. Someone gave me the page number in the Bentley got it exactly... Thanks Again, Lyle
  • Hella H2 Light assembly for Projektzwo Lower Grille
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:16:56 -0500
    Can anyone send to me real fast the physical dimensions of this light above?? Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
  • WTB Westy propane pipe sealing plate
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:29:28 -0500
    Does anyone have the plate assembly that screws to the floor, sealing the hole that the propane lines pass through? Thanks, Jim
  • Re: Read the instructions thoroughly before assembly...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 6 Feb 2015 19:23:48 -0800
    ...Read the instructions thoroughly before assembly... > > Build-your-own Vanagon kit - > > http://vanagonlust.tumblr.com/post/108189018717/bouwpakket-http-flic-kr-p-7a > huao...
  • Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:47:37 -0400
    ...Engine Assembly Wizzdom > yes it has been done but it really isn't necessary . I haven't seen very > many engines leak between the...
  • Front Seat Mounts Under Swivel Seat Mounts
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Sat, 24 May 2003 10:27:48 -0700
    ...I removed the driver's seat and the swivel assembly from my '90 Westy and find underneath the rails for mounting the seat without...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:44:15 -0700
    RE: Sheet metal screws As at least two others have stated, for sheet metal screws metric or SAE shouldn't make any difference.
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 13 Aug 1998 to 14 Aug 1998 - Special issue
    Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
    Fri, 14 Aug 1998 17:14:54 -0700
    Does anyone have a headlight assembly for 90 Vanagon, either side. Phone Grant at 415 558 8339. --------------------- ======================== ================================================ _________ _________ ____________________
  • Free Vanagon Parts
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:00:15 -0700
    Vanagon parts FREE for the cost of postage (prefer to ship USPS Priority mail) Glove Box Light Assembly = 1 Headliner Light Assembly = 2 Black...
  • Re: OT: new beetle bulb replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 12 May 2006 13:11:07 -0800
    Jeff, You release the entire assembly from the car and then swap out the bulb from the back side. There should be a screw...
  • Re: Neutral safety switch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 2 Jun 2011 23:45:56 -0400
    ...If it is a switch >problem, cleaning it may very well take care of it; it's a >substantial assembly. > >Yrs, >d And of...
  • Collant bleeder valve
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Oct 1994 22:01:49 -0600
    ...I don't know whether or not to replace my bleeder assembly. TIA!
  • Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:06:41 EDT
    yes it has been done but it really isn't necessary . I haven't seen very many engines leak between the case halfs . later...
  • torque specs?
    Historical mailing list - radish150
    Sun, 6 May 2001 10:08:50 -0700
    hey fellow vdubers was wondering if anyone might have time today to send me some engine assembly torque specs? Oh, pattern for head torque...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door height
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 1 Sep 2019 14:48:19 -0700
    ...I took the bottom roller assembly and compared with the one from another van... on the other van the bottom of the aluminum bottom...
  • Re: Print your parts
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:39:48 -0700
    ...Check out video again from 2:52 - 2:16 Now the steam engine valve assembly, well...... ;) Neil. On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 1...
  • Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
    Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:04:31 +0000
    >Hi all: >I'm trying to remove the top nut, but the whole assembly (nut and >threaded portion of shock) is turning. I don...
  • Re: High beam indicator light not working
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Thu, 8 Jun 2006 22:04:08 -0400
    ...once you get the cluster out you have to remove some screws that hold the LED & light assembly into the cluster and then just...
  • Re: Depressing Fender bender Need right front passenger side tirn signal assembly with orange lens & other
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 21 Jul 2006 09:18:00 -0700
    ...fedex > 1-right front bumper cap > 1-right front turn signal assembly (3 spade connectors) with lens > 1-bra I gonna cover it up...
  • Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 7 May 2008 16:02:23 -0700
    ...Is there any "hard" reason for the Fuel Tank Vapor Crossover Assembly to have a rigid, fuel vapor-resistant plastic tube between the two...
  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:55 -0700
    RE: Stainless Screws Isn't Roger Sisler still selling his stainless screw kits? I think this is an email address for him rogersisler2000@yahoo...
  • Pop top for sale
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:08:59 -0400
    I have an entire pop top assembly in Charleston SC for sale, must be picked up. $300. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86...
  • Re: Antenna Installation Mishap
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:42:18 -0400
    Ray, Take the front grill off and the driver side headlight assembly to see what's going on. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com...
  • Re: wheel bearing question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:43:43 -0500
    ...each bearing race (or is it properly called "carrier"?) > that bearing assembly rides on, needs to seated so it butts up against > the each...
  • Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:18:32 -0400
    ...I removed the top bolt and the caliper assembly came off without to much effort. So now the top sliding assembly will not slide...
  • WTB: headlight and mirror
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 06:23:14 -0500
    In an attempt to help the US balance of trade, I'd like to find a right low-beam lens assembly and a right...
  • Re: CV Boot replacement...
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Sat, 17 Mar 2001 23:27:45 -0800
    ...Leon 85 Subwagen Westy > > > If I DO need to remove the hub assembly, can I remove the 4 bolts > without first disassembling the brake...
  • Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:40:16 -0700
    ...Diesel Assembly Confusion. > > > Please advise: > I am now assembling my '83 1.6D engine but have a snag. > There is a heat exchanger between...
  • VW Mudflaps?
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:38:08 -0700
    ...Broke the right rear mudflap assembly off. The mudflap was attached to the wheel well lip with two sheetmetal screws, and with a bracket...
  • RE: EV "birth certificate"...
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:49:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...The Pet Rock??? :-\ >and down the assembly line when the engine/drivetrain are >mated to the body that action is called the "marriage". This...
  • Re: Leaking Assembly Plug -- 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:00:37 -0500
    I've had good results with cleaning the area well with brake cleaner, then applying JB Weld. -- Peace out, sauerkraut. Roger '89 Westy "The...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Thu, 8 May 2008 18:41:04 -0400
    They did not want any sags in the line which would collect liquid gas an create a blockage for vapors. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
  • Re: forward clutch assembly end-play
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Jun 2016 15:24:55 -0400
    ...forward clutch assembly end-play Bentley says to check that "play (arrow) is between 0.5-0.9mm. If NO, select new pressure plate...
  • Re: replacement cv/axle assembly
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:16:07 -0800
    ...anyone have anything good or bad to say about EMPI, AMT or DURABUILT rebuilds? can get whole assembly of rebuilt for about 65 bucks...
  • another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:24:31 -0700
    ...5501604217611668018 and here for neil's overview of how to take assembly out of van: http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Pop_Top_Arm_Repair...
  • Re: My Friend's got gas!
    Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 21:59:32 -0400
    ...but he does need a new spit valve assembly for the LPG > tank under his 84 westy. > > Would any list member have such a...
  • Re: Looking for some history
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:16:33 -0300
    ...I do it, the shift assembly came as a surprise as > I've never seen it happen and never check that aspect, until now...
  • Re: Horn problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 13 Jul 2015 14:22:38 +0000
    ...the >> ring/finger assembly on the back of the steering wheel and on the face of >> the turn signal assembly. That thin brass gets...
  • Re: FS: westy slider window screens..
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 20:29:08 -0700
    ...Paid beaucoup bucks ($150.00!) for a sliding-door window assembly from an '87. Thing is, it wasn't a Westfalia window assembly so...
  • screwed by PartsPlace Inc. (Majorly)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Sep 95 09:47:31 EDT
    ...okay, i ordered an axle assembly from VW PartsPlace, INC. i was hoping to get the parts so i could hit the road this...
  • Re: Does anyone have a picture for SHIFTER ASSEMBLY?
    Historical mailing list - dieselslave
    Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:10:07 -0500
    ...Does anyone have a schematic for SHIFTER ASSEMBLY? I own a 1984 Vanagon 1.9 w/4 speed manual shift--I am not so...
  • rear hatch lock cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:13:39 -0500
    ...Got the assembly out of the hatch and used some carb cleaner on it. Moved the key in and out a lot, sprayed some...
  • Re: FS: Pop-top Assembly
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 4 Apr 2006 11:38:17 -0700
    ...Includes the whole poptop assembly (top, > hinges, latch, old canvas, mounting bits, etc.). Does not include the > bed. > > I'd really like to free...
  • Re: Right turn signal HOUSING needed
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:52:44 -0700
    ...Don't forget the boot that seals the bulbholder to the housing/lens assembly that's supposed to prevent the moisture from getting to...
  • Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:08:13 -0800
    ...Summary and > pics here: > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/vanagon-dash-removal-pedal-assembly-repair-and-heater-core-flush/ > > > alistair > -- Jake 1984...
  • Friday - remember the Lego T1 camper kit?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:19:19 -0700
    was posted a few weeks ago, here is a time lapse video of its assembly http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v...