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• Re: A tool for removing the rear axel nut on a Vanagon.-Remember to torque properly!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:18:42 -0400
  ...Just follow this link to my photos: http://www.flickr.com/gp/90778605@N00/iX5f20 If the link doesn't work, try copying and...
• Re: Back in Action!!! 1982 Westfalia hits the road again
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:36:36 -0400
  ...The "Rear Pin" (the most rearward part of the shift linkage, bolted to the tranny) is a simple like cadmium-plated rod with a...
• Re: 5 speed trannys
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 08:38:28 -0800
  ...The standard Vanagon 5-speed transaxle ratios are 4.86 or 4.83 ring & pinion with 4.11/2.33/1.48/1.02...
• Re: vanagon transaxel wanted to change gearing
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 1 May 1999 22:13:51 -0400
  ...The water cooled tranny uses a different linkage- you could use it, but you would have to change all of that as well. The...
• Re: To Buy or Not to Buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Oct 94 11:21:43 MDT
  ...The sleeves the links run through rust to the lower arm and the links themselves will rust to the sleeves. If this happens, the...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -0800
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't > > pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 13:49:36 -0800
  ...clutch linkage wear -photos > Hi Rich. It has been a while since I have done it and it was a pain. I > don't...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:50:13 -0400
  Thanks Frank, I pinned it last night and it shifts perfectly now. I also managed to get the #3 exhaust gasket installed, so the...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:27:25 -0700
  ...his rambling pretense that never really pinpointed the van by name and called it a car repeatedly may well have been cautions from producers...
• ignition switch removal?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 23:12:26 -0500
  ...drill a little hole in the lock housing to release the pin that holds the lock cylinder...would the ignition switch slide right out...
• New owner of an '85
  Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:12:51 -0500
  ...The van's physical condition is immaculate, and it has had the transmission, clutch, rack and pinion and many other things replaced. Five brand...
• gobbledegook
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 10:24:30 -0800
  ...The "Unsubscribe" links they sometimes provide do not work. Stuff like the following comes almost every day Banned CD Government don't want me...
• Re: Throttle cable
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:28:59 -0500
  My linkage came loose too. There's a 6mm bent steel rod that snaps into the bottom of the plastic gas pedal and then...
• Re: shift linkage rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:35:49 -0700
  Bret, there are three wear areas of the linkage that can be involved in this problem. Near the center of the long shift rod...
• Re: Looking for VW-to-NAPA hose link
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:24:41 -0500
  ...You'll find that "no name" hose from mass merchandiser auto stores is not good quiality it often pinched down and leaks because it...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 22 May 2023 16:16:47 -0500
  ...detached accelerator pedal. > > Harry - how did you fix it :) I can’t find any remnants of the pin or rivets or anything. > > Thanks > Jeff...
• Re: Double cab for sale
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:58:20 -0400
  ...Any one own it on the list? <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=101665...
• Re: Clutch Revisited w/ pics I hope
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:35:54 -0500
  On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM, Kurt Grotz <kgrotz@craftech.com> wrote: > Here is a link to pics that goes with...
• Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0700
  ...I believe this is just a variable resistor, right? In other news, the shift linkage seems to be off. Very sloppy and first gear...
• Re: Spare Tire Tray
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 05:46:22 -0700
  ...the > "box" in which the shifter linkage is situated. The "springs" are placed > with the cotter pins toward the center of the tray fitting...
• Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 18:07:04 -0700
  ...Who owned a Pinto (German V6), but sold it quite quickly. On 9/9/07, joel walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Is the Vega...
• Re: 85 spedo repair
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sat, 30 Nov 1996 02:16:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...does it spin on the shaft, or how does it work? mabe glue, or a pin glued into a hole you make....if you...
• Re: Vanagon Stalls Out While Driving
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 2025 11:16:41 +0000
  ...PM for a link if you need it. Mark
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 18 May 2017 23:38:42 -0700
  ...cup part of the linkage to the horizontal shift rod. The stock set up relies on a roll pin only, coming up from the...
• Re: 82 Westy Restoration, Week 1
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 28 Feb 2016 15:38:53 -0800
  ...Between all the pinch welds. It can't be fixed, only be made look nicer for a while. I won't touch one like...
• '62 Kombi project for sale - rec.autos.vw #64792
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 11:55:45 -0400
  ...Front end has new Link pins, bearings and races, rebuilt brake cylinders, new pads, etc. Drives GREAT! Needs reassembly and it is a driver...
• Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for FREE DTV NVC
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 11:03:33 -0600
  ...12-volt LCD monitors for FREE DTV NVC I don't want to start a thread on this, but Pinnacle makes a Windows product...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:09:51 -0500
  ...92 > > O-ring, pinion cover, auto tranny differential, 010 409 259 A (78 x 3) > 9.00 > > O-ring, pinion cover oil passage, auto...
• Re: How do I ... (shifter stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:13:38 -0500
  ...How do I ... (shifter stuff) > Hi Folks... > > I'd like to clean the rear shift linkage. The area that goes into > the transmission. I...
• Re: clutch cylinder - help
  Historical mailing list - Erik C Peterson
  Tue, 1 Apr 1997 16:58:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...Also, the plastic bearing shot down the pinion shaft, which required removal of the transmission for reattachment. All this just because of a blown...
• Re: Clutch pedal repair question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:05:44 -0400
  ...You can cut a hole from outside the vanagon to grease and inspect the linkage, but removal will have to be done from the...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo....
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:25:06 -0500
  ...Also check the links page for links to other diesel and turbo diesel sites. There is a mailing list for watercooled transporters. These are...
• Re: Wow! Vanagon diesel in the lot at work!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:14:28 -0700
  ...Stephen --- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > It's blue and white and looks like it's been napping > under pine trees for a...
• Re: New Scam on Yahoo watch out for it!!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:46:19 -0800
  ...complete this process by clicking link below and enter in your bank >> ATM Debit Card number and PIN that you use on ATM." >> >> And...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:12:40 -0800
  ...clutch linkage wear -photos To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009, 1:49 PM for Richard........ yep.............remove master cylinder...... it...
• Strange Vanagon problem in Belize
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:42:11 +0000
  ...If you pinch the fuel return hose after the fuel pressure regulator with a pair of pliers the van will start but it runs...
• Re: Suddenly nothing
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:49:09 -0400
  ...Checked the ATF and it was nice and >> pink and full. Checked the linkages under the car and did not see anything >> amiss. >> >> Now...
• Re: Can someone tell me how to remove the window washer jets?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 20:34:33 -0400
  ...by pinching the ears that hold them in. And VW was none too generous with the tubing. By partially removing the wiper linkage and...
• Re: Auxiallary Brake Lights - Was Carrying Scooter
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:36:11 +0000
  ...I just did a quick search and the link below shows something that is about the same thing. You can probably pick one up...
• Re: Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:17:04 -0500
  ...Just pinch off lines, remove oil filter shaft and oil cooler to replace >O ring, then put everything back. > >Any opinions? > > > >-- >Pete >'79 Westy...
• Re: Oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:01:22 -0600
  ...It comes up and meets with another brown wire from the other >> oil switch at a 2 pin connector by the thermostat housing. It...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:50:22 -0400
  ...Tonight I will drill and pin the ball in place as a temporary fix so I can continue to drive it until the replacement...
• Re: starter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:28:32 -0400
  ...Still, Dennis Haynes recently posted links to some reasonable priced “new” starter’s on Amazon. I didn’t see one for my van as...
• Re: Quest for instructions on AFM modification instructions
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 May 2023 08:37:24 -0700
  ...Positive side to pin 2. > > David > > > > > On May 10, 2023, at 9:25 PM, Ben Eisenbraun <bene@KLATSCH.ORG> wrote: > > > > Hi Eric, > > > > The Samba...
• Re: Redline MT 90 sources (was "sounds of doomed tranny?")
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:30:30 -0600
  ...Just click on this link. http://redlineoil.com John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Peter Lofting wrote: > At 7:11 PM -0600 3/17/03...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 17:16:24 -0400
  ...If someone has a link to the correct tool for this ring and or the rings I’d be grateful. I’m gathering the...
• Re: ... and onto the next thing ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 08:42:51 -0300
  The switch is the bad link in the chain. There is also a good chance it is the original switch. The reverse lights were...
• Stinkin' stickin' slidin' door
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 19:17:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...Your '71 has two adjustable linkages that go from the front handle to rear latch. Pull the interior panel. Both latch assemblies as well...
• Re: The automatic tranny on vanagons
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:28:15 -0700
  ...The overall gearing is that high gear and the ring-pinion give the same as the typical vanagon 4 speed. 3,800 rpm ~ 68...
• Re: Lost the source of Tach Swap/install info
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:32:14 -0700
  ...my 84 for a later model Tach, but I lost the link. Tried an > Archive search and got a few hits for swapping out...
• Idle Stabilizer System Delete. Cause Bog Off Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:43:40 -0700
  ...ch6.3.2.html Via a linked page there, I see mention of 2 and 3 pin valves. I don't know if all...
• Re: VW OBD Handheld Code Reader Questions (Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:39:12 -0700
  ...Oddly, though the pin was present on the ECU, there was no MIL wire in the harness. I installed one. IIRC, Bentley notes that...
• Re: Fuel System or Electronic?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:33:01 -0700
  ...This link is to a photo of the connector. Notice that the two center pins are darker than the two outer pins. I believe...
• Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:53:13 -0700
  ...On both sides, I managed to pinch the fabric under the screw head, so when I opened the canvas after I was done, Rippppp...
• Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:00:57 -0400
  ...error and cursing) > But no matter how I adjust the linkage at the pinch bolt coupler in the > middle > I can't get 1st...
• Re: Syncro fuel sender ground fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:22:42 -0700
  Yup > On Jun 12, 2024, at 7:53 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > As an alert at some pint that sender plate...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:46:35 -0800
  ...I cut the pinch weld and welded in 1/8" thick plates to reinforce the area where the pinch seam was. This was to...
• Re: Spring gremlin no 2: detached accelerator pedal.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 22 May 2023 11:11:01 -0400
  ...I still tell the story of how the > shaft/pin holding up the accelerator just broke off and the pedal > flopped to the floor...
• Re: Another Helpful modification
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:37:34 -0400
  ...the system does have a weak link. when the gear rusts to the bolt 'shaft', it won't turn independently of the bolt. then...
• Re: Vanagon Sand Rail?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 09:46:17 -0700
  ...My brother's Pinto produces just under 300 hp with 11.5 to 1 compression. My nephews 4 seater produces 320 hp and it...