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• Easing the required torque - Westy seats
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:11:10 -0700
  ...Is there some adjustment or modification that will let them turn more easily? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 83...
• FS: 15" mercedes wheels with Michelin Agilis tires
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:53:46 -0700
  ...They will fit 2wd and Syncro models without modification. No need for longer studs or spacers. No center caps, but still very nice wheels...
• Re: Dometic mystery ....tentatively resolved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:59:48 -0700
  ...Exactly why this vent > modification was necessary, I cannot say for sure, though I'm suspecting it > might have had to do with the...
• Putting a rotary in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Morris
  Fri, 07 Mar 1997 19:31:38 -0500 (CDT)
  Has anyone put, or heard of anyone putting a Mazda rotary engine in a Vanagon? Was there any modification neccessary to the deck lid...
• Extra Gas Tank for non-syncro model
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 14:47:26 -0500
  hey all, I heard about having this modification done a few years ago, can anyone tell me where I can get more info on...
• Will it fit...?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 08:01:01 -0400
  ...will either of these sliding doors fit with a minimum of modification? JonR NH area LiMBO rep
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:59:49 EST
  ...My brake setup uses the one piston caliper, but the two piston version should fit also with only litle modification of the adaptors. 290x25mm...
• Re: Favourite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:58:57 -0400
  Two bungie cords stretched across the inside of the pop top's support rails. Always handy when you need 'em, and make good clotheslines...
• Re: Wheels??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:15:09 -0600
  ...offered from ronel are those >really all my choices??? > >Rob > > > > You can use Audi rims after making modifications. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Sep 2015 (#2015-345)
  Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:43:16 -0700
  ...Like home improvement which increases value, why on earth can't design improvements, int or ext, increase value? How do smart design modifications hold...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:03:58 -0800
  ...and front trans mount may need some modification. if it's a year away .. I'd go for changing out the entire late linkage...
• Re: Class III Trailer Hitch O...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Nov 1994 11:53:49 -0500
  ...I am personally asking them to fabricate my hitch with some modifications so it better meets my concerns. These modifications will be made consistent...
• Re: Heat in the footwells modification
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 04 May 1997 15:05:27 EDT
  ...Someone recently wrote that they had performed some kind of modification to a Westie that diverted heat from the foot wells...This last weekend...
• Subject: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:50:52 -0700
  ...what is your favorite low (or no) dollar >> modification? > > > I love stuff like my bullbar bumpers, alloy wheels, big brakes, or SA > grille but...
• Country homes to Westfalia pop-top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:13:00 -0500
  ...Has anyone eve done any types of modification to improve one of the, up to and including swapping it over to a Westy top...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:22:21 -0600
  ...comprende! My '91 is designed differently so the closet door clears the table easily. "They" (engineers) must have had too much cheese or something...
• F.S. JBL 402 A speakers fits frontdoors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 13:36:51 +0000
  I have a pair of used speakers in very good condition that fit the front door speaker openings perfectly without modification. They have carbon...
• Headlight query....
  Historical mailing list - Phil Baird
  Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:32:26 -0800
  I just installed the relay modification in my '85 Westy. Although the headlights seems a little brighter, they still seem insufficient. Would like to...
• Re: You Subaru guys have got to "activate" your A.C.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 10:57:34 -0600
  ...The pictures are in Air Conditioning > Modifications folder of the Files section of the SubaruVanagon2 yahoo > group. > > http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon2...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 19:16:46 -0700
  ...an Otherwise Trivial Problem. >>> >>> <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-modification-to-campsite-smoker.html> >>> -- >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >>> 1984 Westfalia, auto...
• Re: Fielder industries take notice
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:02:42 -0300
  ...coming out its dark winter of discontent and the "silly vanagon modifications and gizmo department " is now up and running again. > > It's leather...
• electrical systems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 94 14:10:58 PDT
  anybody out there want to describe the modifications made to their elec. system? extra batteries, battery selector switches, uprgraded wiring etc. oh and btw...
• Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 13:26:17 -0400
  ...I currently own a '71 Bus (non camper) that I am currently doing a full restoration on, and some slight modifications (interior and paint...
• Re: SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:32:34 EST
  ...the brand? Where do I get them? Do they fit without modification? Thanks, >> bulb type headlights. hella non sealed beam get them at your...
• intake air for cis van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 17:01:17 -0400
  ...How much modification is needed for this? Eyeballing it, it looks too big. Any and all suggestions accepted. TIA, Scott
• Re: Eurovan Anectdote (Friday)PS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:10:43 EDT
  A new eurovan would be nice BUT think of the modifications that you can do to your vanagon: Rebuild it and add the Wasserboxer...
• Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 20:19:36 -0400
  ...Does the VW diesel allow for much modification? What challenges would a new fuel system present? Thanks [text/html]
• Re: 15' rim question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:11:20 EDT
  ...nance.philip@BROADBAND.ATT.COM writes: > Hey everybody! Is there any modification required to go from the standard > 14' rims on an 86 GL...
• Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:54:21 -0600
  ...What do you think when you see a Vanagon with scores of modifications, cut door panels, tack-on gauges, add-on doo-dads? Would...
• Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator Modification write up.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:09:22 -0700
  Joe, Look at my email "kelphoto" for information on my tuning procedure following this mod. Go Back to 98 or so at http://gerry...
• a refrigerator replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 09:54:35 -0500
  ...Any suggestion of any units that will fit without major modifications? Davidb
• Re: Eurovan Modification on eBay (f)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 May 2005 22:06:31 -0400
  Each of us different esthetics. I think that is one of the ugliest things I've seen. On May 16, 2005, at 8:31...
• Friday digression
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 21:49:33 -0600
  ...did the Jetta come ready for biodiesel or did it require modification? Or did they just put that bumper sticker on to obtain some...
• Re: westy stove grate modification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 06:04:15 EDT
  In a message dated 9/23/2002 8:01:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > westy stove grate modification These...
• Modification, Battery box, bottom
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 7 Feb 2017 13:46:45 -0800
  Hey volks, I'm considering a new engine battery and wondered what the experiences are and pros/cons of cutting the bottom out and...
• Fridge modification
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 05:02:20 -0400
  In the VW manual there is a procedure to modify the air pump in the fridge by drilling out the pump outlet and adding...
• Dual Syncro Fuel Tanks & Skid Plate
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 7 May 2000 21:03:24 -0700
  ...Karyn and Adam Grove of Anchorage are the owners...are you guys on the list? I'd love to hear details about these modifications...
• Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 03:34:21 -0600
  Has anyone ever modified thier Drivers Side Door Lock so a person can lock it by pushing the lock button down, instead of having...
• Re: tiico convert question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 09:24:26 -0700
  ...inch-and-a-half in tire height, and well within the range of possibilities without opening up the tranny for any modifications. Karl Wolz
• High RPM
  Historical mailing list - Nick Young
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:41:59 -0500
  ...What would be causing this? Also is it possible to make some vanagon modifications that would reduce some of my RPM while driving? Thanks...
• Re: Fwd: Some Questions about the ECU Chip Upgrades- Answered....
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 01:36:11 PDT
  ...After running the modifications for 26,000 miles, >while >they run good, I think that the chip will enhance what Ihave done. > I think...
• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 19:43:30 -0500
  ...I plan to make >>this modification this spring as I need more mirror adjustment for a good >>view rearward. > > >Has anyone performed this modification...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:39:11 -0700
  RE: Storage ove the upper bunk If you don't use the upper bunk you can pull it out, four screws IIRC, and you...
• Re: 1968 in print and TV ads
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 14:57:15 +0000
  ...He built a time machine, went back to 1968 and convinced VW to make a 1 off '68 that had '72 modifications> Nah, it...
• 1984: Porsche trans swap advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 12:11:48 +1300
  ...rear disc conversion. -to buy used inexpensive RHD power steering, aircon, cruise control -any other improvements/modifications (not camper stuff). Andrew Grebneff New Zealand
• vanagon brake upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:45:29 -0700
  ...drum to disk? where can you get parts? or is there an donor car that can give up their brakes with limited modifications? I...
• Re: Optima Deep Cycles
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 19:56:39 -0700
  Chris, To my knowledge there is no Optima battery that will fit under the driver's seat without at least minor modifications. The parts...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Jul 2014 20:53:49 -0700
  ...Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker At 10:16 PM 7/1/2014, Alistair Bell wrote: >Oh, I see, not a screw in...
• Re: found a cool webpage: vanagonhacks
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 12 Mar 2017 16:21:49 -0700
  ...2017 at 9:22 AM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > http://www.vanagonhacks.com/about/ > > > > some spiffy modifications to be seen > > > > Karl. > > >
• Re: David Beierl's recent List-endectomy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:00:36 -0400
  At 09:59 AM 10/13/2012, Ben T wrote: >I heard staples are really hip among the body modification crowd. >Wear them with...
• Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:19:14 -0800
  ...of the 91 rod? I know that this would require a modification so that the rear rod could attach to the universal joint. This...
• Re: '90 & '81 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:14:45 -0800
  ...Am wondering if anyone knows if any of the following with > 'fit' the '81 without major modifications: > >
• Long range fuel tank for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lumb
  Fri, 7 Mar 1997 03:34:59 +0200
  ...suitable for mating to an '86 vanagon? The 'Tierra del Fuego Modification Plan' is bubbling up! I think I saw a mailing relating to...
• Re: child seat modification
  Historical mailing list - Susan Powell
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:21:54 -0500
  My kids are riding in back with harness system, check out www.ezonpro.com I did the E-Z on 86Y strap. I would...
• 2.0 Liter air cooled rod mod
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:26:06 -0500
  I seem to remember seeing a modification "suggested" when rebuilding rods for the Air cooled Westy. I am ready to reassemble mine and thought...
• 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:41:13 -0800
  ...I would be happy with any 15" that fits without modification or spacers. I did find an Audi turbo alloy, but have been told...
• Recommendation for Vanagon-savvy mechanic in or near north Dallas-Ft Worth area?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 4 May 2021 21:07:44 -0500
  ...I need someone that knows electrical systems and preferably someone familiar with standard modifications like house battery, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks! mike
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Sep 2015 (#2015-345)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:14:33 +0000
  ...changes to the interior of their Westy, but also a wise caution to future Volkswagen executives considering risky modifications to the cars they build.
• Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:21:48 -0500
  ...With all the various tire sizes/options we are putting on and changing our Speedo readings, I was thinking modification of the O2 mile...
• Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:24:30 -0700
  Like I said, chicken and ribs. It's hard to keep them lit, though . . . -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend...