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  • Re: [Fwd: Re: � Vanagon List. List CD $$$$]
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:40:54 -0700
    ...NOW all we have to do is convenience VW to allow us to reproduce their microfiche diagrams onto the back end of our CD...
  • Re: Part numbers needed please
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:39:57 -0800
    ETKA is ambiguous and since they went from microfiche (which the listings were 99.99% correct) to the electronic format (which has consistently had...
  • Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:33:05 -0700
    ...1999 -0400, Derek Drew wrote: >I spent some time in my microfiche this vacation and I noticed about the >16" version that not only...
  • Re: R134 A/C conversion kits
    Historical mailing list - davidb
    Sat, 22 May 1999 08:19:24 -0700
    ...That way I can make sure you get the right > one, as the VW microfiche does not appear to be completely accurate as to...
  • Re: vanagon rear wheel brg. ????
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Aug 94 23:42:44 ADT
    ...The guy went through his old microfiche, then "Let me connect to Miami,..... yup they've got 8, I can have one here in...
  • Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web revenue to tsunami relief through Jan 10!!!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 9 Jan 2005 16:21:52 -0700
    ...The microfiche scans should be gifs, and accessed via a > modified web browesr which serves as the front end for their application on > the...
  • vanagon parts catalogue
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Wed, 10 Nov 1999 19:29:35 -0800
    ...It contains basically all the part drawings that you would normally find on a VW microfiche. It also shows several European parts not available...
  • Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:59:25 -0400
    ...The microfiche at the dealership was from the 86-87 Vanagon -- that was the closest thing they had to my 90 Carat. I haven...
  • Vanagon idle hunting --FIX
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Apr 94 10:27:38 EDT
    ...Joel, I would very much appreciate the microfiche for my '87. Let me know how we should work the details as I don't...
  • Re: New Eurovan info
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Sep 1995 08:17:19 -0500
    ...be in soon, and that he already had the '96 parts microfiche for them. I asked if I should wait for a new one...
  • Rear Suspension dampers (buffers) on '67 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 2 Jun 1996 11:14:11 -0300
    ...The microfiche at the VW dealer appears to indicate that the entire sleeve must be replaced in order to replace the damper/buffer mount...
  • Syncro Front Drive (MUST read for 4x4 owners!; Big TRANS post)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Oct 1995 16:11:45 -0400
    ...You have to get the *microfiche* verision of Bentley to see these steps (~$25 at Dyment). The ADMs came with diff locks but I...
  • Re: Is radiator bleed screw just a 13 mmbolt?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:46:17 EST
    ...unequivicabily, "No." (From last I checked the bolt in the parts microfiche (ETKA) is just listed as a regular bolt. Now that's not...
  • Re: [Fwd: Re: � Vanagon List. List CD $$$$]
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 09:38:13 -0700
    ...I only propose the idea of the microfiche because of the excellent detailed drawings available. These diagrams show the exploded view of all components...
  • Re: Turbodiesel Syncro
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:00:31 -0700
    ...Probably a better chance in Germany! I can get a look at a VW parts >microfiche at my local dealers - next time I am...
  • Re: Bentley CD manual
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:27:05 -0700
    ...new format. > > There is a CD with PDFs of VW's microfiche, but he offered > that it wasn't very good or useful. > > So...
  • Re: heater hose
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Wed, 28 Oct 1998 22:49:00 +0000
    ...The part # is located on some obscure part of the hose, which I found out when taking mine in to the dealer (the microfiche...
  • Re: Source for Woodruff key
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:33:03 -0400
    ...It > helps to have the original microfiche plates to look up these vintage > "tid bits". > > 070 105 249 is the same as 113 105...
  • Awning, screens,bike rack, more for sale
    Historical mailing list - D.Belick
    Mon, 31 Aug 1998 20:23:49 -0700
    ...HEATER assembly and housing condition unknown, good for parts $25.00 MICROFICHE: Set of service microfilms dated 1989 i don't know much about...
  • Re: Syncro Starters
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:05:26 -0500
    ...In this particular case, I'd have to look at a microfiche to see if Volkswagen originally used a different starter for the Syncro...
  • hesitation troubleshooting--re previous post by Steve Cotsford
    Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 13:16:47 -0800
    ...Refer to harness checks in the microfiche or the Digifant I & II ProTraining manual, pages 40-43. Does this mean that the connector should...
  • Recovering....& Just Putting Along
    Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 23:33:52 -0800
    ...Now back to the Bosch Microfiche transcribings/translations and answering informational inquiries. Y'alls have a good VW day now :-) JIm 84 Westy 2...
  • Re: rear heater leaking coolant?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 5 Jan 1999 13:05:37 CST
    ...the newer part number for the Bleeder Screw, as seen on the 1993 Microfiche for Vanagons 1983-1985 and Vanagons 1986-1991 is 861...
  • Re: part number needed
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:35:24 -0700
    That's one of several problems with ETKA vs Original Microfiche Plates. The ETKA is poor when trying to determine odd-ball connectors such...
  • Re: Syncro diff problem/part number research/shocks/wheelwell moldings; web site I posted
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 22:53:23 -0400
    ...about some notations I made about things I saw in my microfiche might want to take a look at this page. It has been...
  • Re: [Fwd: Re: � Vanagon List. List CD $$$$]
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 10:36:50 -0500
    ...NOW all we have to do is convenience VW to allow us to reproduce their microfiche diagrams onto the back end of our CD...
  • Re: P/N 021 906 031?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 22:11:22 -0800
    ...it? Anybody have a clue? No wild guesses please.In which >microfiche can I find it? >Martin ---------------------------------------------------- Martin - I may have a clue. In...
  • guide piece for sliding window
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 04:11:23 EST
    ...For those with an exploded view via ETKA or microfiche I think the part I need is numbered 16 in the exploded view of...
  • Re: The Printed Word
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Sun, 5 Apr 1998 19:25:15 -0700
    ...While at it why don't we try and organize one of our list members with access to the microfiche of Vanagon parts, you...
  • Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 29 Sep 1997 08:14:53 CDT
    ...the newer part number for the Bleeder Screw, as seen on the 1993 Microfiche for Vanagons 1983-1985 and Vanagons 1986-1991 is 861...
  • Re: Haynes Manual
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 20:44:12 -0800
    ...Litre Diesel, Turbodiesel and TDI Engines" >- 1986 VW Factory Service Guide >- Microfiche's for Camper and Syncro >- Bjorn's reprint of the exploded diagrams...
  • RE: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 10 Aug 97 03:24:26 UT
    ...Thomas, are you telling me you don't know this off the top of your head? If so, then its on to the microfiche...
  • Re: 2wd Syncro? -Different F/R Final Ratio?
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:24:12 -0500
    ...Transaxle Shop/Syncro r/p ratios After studying my European microfiche, showing all parts for the Vanagon available over there, I have determined that...
  • Re: Important - oil pressure query
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 21:13:54 EST
    ...The 1.8 is an error listed in most of the VW Microfiches. It will cause all types of nuisance warnings on a hot...
  • Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:23:10 -0700
    ...In the old dealer parts microfiche there was a comment that the larger fan was fitted on vehicles destined for warmer climates and those...
  • friday again
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 27 May 94 13:59:03 CDT
    ...i had hoped and semi-planned to go the Buses by the Arch (so i could get rid of all these parts microfiche for...
  • Re: alternator upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:59:06 -0500
    ...alternators? :) Actually there is some reference to this on the early microfiche, but I wasn't able to figure out the details on how...
  • Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web
    Historical mailing list - David Devere
    Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:23:15 -0600
    ...The microfiche scans should be gifs, and accessed via a > modified web browesr which serves as the front end for their application on > the...
  • Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 08 Aug 1997 12:34:05 -0400
    At 12:56 PM 8/8/97 -0300, you wrote: >>If so, then its on to the microfiche, to study what parts to order...
  • Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 95 21:18:10 EDT
    > > For some reason, throughout my repair microfiche, my manual urges again and > again something like: > > Do not use inaccurate click type torque wrench > > Every...
  • stuff available
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 21 Aug 94 18:56:57 CDT
    ...dump it on you. :) also i still have some vw parts microfiche left. mostly for the 88 and later, and 86-91 syncros. sorry...
  • Re: Part number, part number, but not that part number
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:30:43 -0800
    ...I have several Bosch and Hella Microfiche plates which show an interchange from the Bosch to VAG number for each component piece - when I...
  • re: Syncro Driveshaft Shot!
    Historical mailing list
    06 Feb 96 06:37:00 EST
    ...We couldn't find the U-joint on our Syncro microfiche, but then again we couldn't find the driveshaft itself, either, so that...
  • Re: [Fwd: Re: � Vanagon List. List CD $$$$]
    Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 09:03:05 -0500
    ...NOW all we have to do is convenience VW to allow us to reproduce their microfiche diagrams onto the back end of our CD...
  • Re: bolts et al
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:41:43 -0800
    ...When VAG went to microfiche in late 1973, they made a separate fiche for "Standard Hardware" in 3 languages, English, French and German. You...
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader (with less and less Vanagon content...)
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:25:01 -0800
    ...However I don't feel bad about turning my microfiche into hard copies and then scanning them in for my own personal "entertainment purposes...
  • Re: Oil pressure switches
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Thu, 6 May 1999 14:29:39 +0100
    ...The local dealer says 1.8 when looking in his list and 0.9 when checking the microfiche. The importer says 1.8. List...
  • Re: VW ETKA cd
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Fri, 19 May 2000 09:23:39 -0700
    ...conditions. > > Second, the program is far more useful than the > factory microfiche or the > parts books (I have copies of all). The utility > comes...
  • Re: Coolant Question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 23:56:28 EDT
    ...I even checked it on the VW dealer's microfiche--a regular bolt. This means it has to come all the way out to...
  • SDP Says My Front Diff Does Not Exist
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:28:47 -0400
    ...Is there anybody with a European microfiche (mine is rather old and probably out of date) who can tell me what the ADKs series...
  • Re: Pseudo-Vanagon Syndrome?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:57:06 -0700
    ...Bosch nor Volkswagen in their catalogs, microfiche, ETKA shows a replacement Hall Sender, they make you buy a whole new distributor - this can get...
  • Re: Red hot catalytic converter
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Sat, 20 Sep 2003 16:14:41 -0400
    ...Is there a picture in the microfiche version of Bentley? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Steven Fish" <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: vanagon parts catalogue #2
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 18:55:11 -0000
    ...87 Vanagon (US model)that does not show up on their microfiche. Thanks, Steve > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: [WetWesties] etka on line with registration
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:08:07 -0800
    ...I'll stick with using my laptop and desktop installed ETKA and > old microfiche files for now, but tune in to the vagcat site...
  • Re: Need List Member Help RE: water tank drain cap
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Thu, 20 May 2004 15:27:39 -0700
    ...Parts Catalog Microfiche, Camper P21, P27S, P30 Mod 84> (E-L), dated 1-1989 [I also consulted an earlier fiche describing items for the...
  • Story! Part 2 [f]
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Apr 95 22:57:14 -0600
    ...He even had microfiches of ... but wait a minute. Maybe I'm slow, but I'm still alive. It didn't take an Einstein...
  • Re: Best Dealer To Buy Parts From (Don't Skip This Post)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 18 Oct 95 15:18:09 CDT
    ...experience has been that SOME (and only some) dealers save the microfiche, and even fewer of them are willing to give you the old...
  • Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints - VW part number 025 906 302A
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Thu, 1 May 2003 23:14:04 -0400
    ...I ran into this bulletin on the microfiche from ALLDATA. The bulletin was dated April 30, 1992. Superseded Technical Bulletin 92-01. For all...
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader
    Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 21:41:09 -0700
    ...and asked what they were going to do with the old microfiche. He said that they would be keeping one for a backup but...
  • Re: Vanagon Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 16 May 94 03:26:50 CDT
    ...Is Bently and the >microfiche the only game in town? i have copies of two more books that cover the vanagons of different years...