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• Re: vanagon Digest - 21 Apr 2015 to 22 Apr 2015 - Special issue (#2015-32)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:54:13 -0500
  ...That oil will keep the seal soft and keep the rust at bay and allow the window to slip in easily. Best done with...
• Re: Windshield? Leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:33 -0700
  ...I found it easy to find reasonably priced aftermarket windshield seals, but not rear window seals. Good luck ! Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...New 3-window canvas & pop-top seals, stainless pop-top bolts, roof rack brackets. Engine rebuilt approximately 5,000 miles ago with Mahle Pistons...
• Buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:23:25 -0400
  ...wheel wells, air scoops, rebuilt front wheel cylinders w/new seals, new rear wheel cylinders. $1350 w/engine, $750 w/o 1965 Kombi bench...
• Re: heater controls
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:15:37 -0700
  ...all windows were closed, the only way air could get out was to exit through little exit vents located on the rear lower corner...
• rust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Oct 1994 11:40:39 -0500 (EST)
  ...have an '88 Vanagon with its first cancer spot - right where the rubber seal around one of the side rear windows meets the body...
• Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:42:28 -0400
  ...They ALL did a great job, and Van-Cafe was great with some of the specific items like the right rear-main seal etc...
• Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 00:03:59 -0400
  ...some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems > > the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has anyone replaced their > > headiner...
• I found a '88 Wolfsburg Weekender, but i've got...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 13:57:45 -0600
  ...Lower right corner of driver side rear window - size of a quarter, going under the window gasket. Passanger side rear side marker - bubbling up...
• Re: rusted vent-wings
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rosen
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:23:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...side window- vent wing and 3/4 glass- and replaced it with a pretty-lookin' new seal encircling my 1-PIECE window. No more...
• Re: third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 May 2001 22:52:37 +1200
  ...Any light mounted in the rear window should be sealed to the glass, or light will leak out and cause a distraction in thre...
• Re: Windshield? Leaking
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 11:27:03 -0800
  ...Rust pitting on the window flange of the body is something that should be attended to before installing a new seal. Experience in manufacturing...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 08:25:05 -0400
  ...Yet air flows! Is it leaking through the window seals and door handles? Larry
• Pedro's pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:35:59 -0800
  ...Plus 400$Can (250$US from > busdebot) for a brand new 3 window canvas. Another > 100$Can for the pop-top seals. And 2000...
• Re: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 22:36:29 -0600
  ...no sunroof or pop top. > Rear hatch gasket seems to be fine > > how could the rear d pillar windows allow water to get to...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:37:36 -0800
  ...Seat covers anyone? The spots > > are moisture on camera lens. > > > > No cracks in the side windows. Close up of seals shows overall > > condition. I...
• Bentley and Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 14:17:00 MST
  ...Also front and rear rub strips. 5. Westy Items (brown interior) in excellent shape: Front window/windshield curtain $35 Reat insect screen $35 left...
• Re: Power Steering: leak and pressure switch ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 May 2000 08:39:47 -0700
  ...It was nighttime > and a Westy, so rear window wasn't useful anyway. But on the last > gas stop, I went to squeegee the...
• my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:19:21 -0700
  ...the upper rear edge of the window hits on the bar that seperates the wing window from the main square one in the door...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 03:29:39 -0500
  ...air exhaust vent from the rear of the front door to the rear of the rear side window. this might reduce the noise up...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...948.15 Summers Auto Glass - Glenn - 724-3882 front windshield 149.80 Euro Parts - USED rear hatch window w/defoger 1 - 251-843-336B...
• Need some bits...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 1997 16:26:23 -0700
  ...The first thing I need is the "Transporter" badge from the rear -- this one is missing. Second thing is opening rear windows (yeah, I...
• Re: 1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct"
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:16:32 -0500
  ...instead of rolling down the windows. > The problem is water is leaking at the seals of the rear and center air ducts and the...
• Re: my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 07:20:09 -0400
  ...the upper > rear edge of the window hits on the bar that seperates the wing window > from the main square one in the door...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Automatic/leak in wheel well passanger side when it rains.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:45:45 -0800
  ...rust - the other one is at the bottoms of the rear side windows. Same there - it can be treated and stopped, 'in place' if...
• Re: Rear window washer line problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:24:26 -0500
  ...Rear window washer line problem > > >> 88 Vanagon Camper - In preparing for our first camping trip of the season >> last week, when I opened up...
• 1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct"
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Milsap
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 13:30:47 -0700
  ...instead of rolling down the windows. The problem is water is leaking at the seals of the rear and center air ducts and the...
• cutting up a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
  ...front and rear wheel arch? rear apron ? rear corners? front end full clip? roof panel? ** also lots of trinket stuff, clips, seals, relays, electrical...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:41:09 -0700
  ...New Engine Door Seal (72-79) 14. New Window Channels
• Source for pop-top seals and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 06:54:37 -0500
  ...Gary Clayton * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- I mentioned in an earlier post that I'd replaced the rubber seal on the pop- top...
• Re: Part # questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:54:30 -0500
  ...seal for the sliding door handle work on the early door? Old one appears to be NLA. > 3) I know the late rear windows...
• Oil on the Rear Window, Drive Way, Parking Space at Work, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 22:18:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Any ideas? Main seal? Push rod tubes? Breather? Help!!!!!! SSG Brad Spear '72 Westy '87 Syncro (drip...drip...DRIP) GL
• Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 08:21:59 -0400
  ...some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems > > > the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has anyone replaced their > > > headiner...
• Sale Update - 1991 VW Carat w/Subaru Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:27 -0600
  ...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
  ...glove box,dash cover(brown)Front window glass and vent wings,side slider windows,rear side windows,sliding door hinges and rollers. steering column...
• Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Wed, 26 May 1999 17:35:43 -1000
  ...some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems > the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has anyone replaced their > headiner...
• Re: Soundproofing pix
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:29:16 -0700
  Yah door seals make a big diff. I had a partial leak at the leading edge of DS window. Sealing that helped. I imagine...
• Waterlogged Door
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 12:55:20 -0500
  ...I imagine the water is getting past the rubber seal at the bottom of the roll-up window, but it looks to be in...
• Re: All Vanagon owners aren't JERKS...are they? Please read this!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 14:35:43 -0500
  ...late model side windows/window seals (w/o plastic trim), rear-facing jump seats, power-heated mirrors, power locks/windows, body moulding/bumpers (for...
• Collision repair- large mammal.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 16:03:00 CST6CDT
  ...the passenger side, rear. was actually trying to leap OVER the van and hit full on into the large back window. my wife was...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:31:52 +0000
  ...jealous! But, let me get this straight, you > pulled the left rear window out and got it back in with the closet in place...
• 68-79 Van/WestyPart for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:41:09 -0700
  ...New Engine Door Seal (72-79) 14. New Window Channels
• 1988 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 15:09:43 -0500
  ...seals last summer Exaust in good condition AT Power locks heated side mirrors Alloy VW rims Dark Tinted windows Fiberglass wrap around bumpers rear...
• 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 26 May 1999 07:49:29 -0400
  ...Any way I need some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has...
• still looking for the person parting out Vanagon in Huntington beach ca
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 14:06:09 -0700
  ...doors when the new window channels are installed I found some one to change out all the rubber window seals But the closer I...
• Fair price for 85 Westie?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Ferguson
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 01:27:21 -0800
  ...to speak of, brand new windshield with new seals on front drivers and passenger side windows as well as the windshield. What more can...
• Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:38:12 +0000
  ...my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice > piece > >> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from > GoWesty...
• Re: Opinions on WCM/WolfsBWest?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:44:19 -0700
  ...Window seals and other items in the order were great. West Cast Metric: WCM was great about sending out a correct set of front...
• Re: stereo install
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 08:27:28 -0500
  ...I've read about people using rear window cranks from a Golf Cabriolet to clear aftermarket speakers. Chris S. '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel" http...
• Re: Paint preparation resource - sources
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:58:39 -0400
  ...I sand blasted my van, but blast material made its way into the bell housing (and just about everywhere else), the rear main seal...
• 1987 Westy for sale Sacramento, California Area $6800 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Lou Carmona
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:16:38 -0700
  ...seals, tent is like new, new skylight and seal, new CV joint boots, new clutch, new rotors and front pads, new rear grease seals...
• Re: rusted vent-wings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 13:35:18 +0600
  ...side window- vent wing and 3/4 glass- and replaced it with a >pretty-lookin' new seal encircling my 1-PIECE window. > No more...
• Re: sliding window removal question
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Mon, 24 May 1999 00:12:09 -0500
  ...in the sliding windows I have had to >remove the entire unit from the door / frame. A pain in the rear end, >believe you...
• Heater knee bar cross beam
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:31:55 -0700
  ...exits in the rear of the later models, the plastic things at the rear edge of the rear side windows. On my van mice...
• 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:39:44 -0600
  ...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
• Re: Vanagon in a car wash
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:47:40 -0500
  ...You will discover all the leaky window and door seals, though. ;) Don't forget to put the cover on your fridge flue, if it...
• black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:52:56 -0800
  ...all the small dings that accumulate removing the windows putting in all new rubber seals etc putting in sound deadening in the door panels...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:48:18 -0400
  ...No single "skylight" location would line up to both vehicles' rear hatch windows, necessitating separate Bus and Vanagon versions. Without the economies of scale...
• FS: '89 Carat van and '84 Wolfsburg Sunroof van in PA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 07:06:08 EDT
  ...steering, weekender interior, full snap on curtain set and rear screen, camper style side windows w/ screens, tach, digital clock, dove blue metallic w...
• New Buses, Show & Shine
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 12:12:13 -0400
  ...Monday Bought 1964 21 Window Deluxe. Straight body, needs minor floor repair and seal channel at top of front doors. Complete but partially disassembled...