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• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:55:50 -0700
  My California plate simply reads: 'SYNCRO' Besides the "What does that stand for?" questions, I also get the "Oh you couldn't get the...
• How to strengthen your gearbox
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:00:53 +0300
  ...22S 301 202 OIL SPLASH PLATE / DIFF PLATE NYLON 22S 301 222 OIL SPLASH PLATE / 5. GEAR NYLON 22S 301 204 OIL SPLASH PLATE...
• Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 22:59:09 -0400
  Blackbeard, ahoy matey, makes sense! So if my Westy's name is Hershey, named for its color, should I get plates that say HWY...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:33:49 +0000
  ...Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon. > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > ---- Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > > > That plate, actually a...
• Ugly Driveshaft Noise: Solved
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:07:44 -0600
  ...I removed this small plate and it was immediately obvious that the threaded plates into which the 13mm bolts which secure the driveshaft had...
• Re: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:53:06 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '86 Vanagon removing/installing flex plate & torque converter Hello All, I am about to remove the flex plate from...
• heater cover plate removal?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:13:49 -0700
  ...I would like to pull the heater cover plate to examine the flaps but can't figure out how. This is an AT westy...
• Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:34:28 -0700
  ...I assume the skid plate is usually steel? > > Why add more weight right? >
• Backing plates for a '72
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 12:13:13 EDT
  I really really need rear brake backing plates for my '72. I have been in contact with some of you over the past few...
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:22:49 -0400
  My ego plates are GLDBRC and ITS 4WD. Haven't gotten any for the other two, but the previous owner (in California) had TRI...
• Re: Odd plate?
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 11:06:53 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It seems to me that that plate is the size and shape of the fuel pump hole on air-cooled VWs. Does anyone know...
• Custom license plate.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:19:03 -0500
  I am trying to decide a custom plate for my Vanagon Westfalia. Here are some that appeal to me: LUVBOX PLSPASS LOVEBOX NTFAST Got...
• Re: Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 22:47:45 +0000
  I always loved the plate someone on this list had on a white Vanagon : "VANNA"; or on a Camper Van : "B8HOVN" Graham C 90...
• Re: Propane tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 5 May 1998 08:02:36 -0700
  The plate you are referring to is put there by the tank manufacturer. If you scrape away the layers of gunk (and if it...
• Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:47:35 -0600
  ...Personalized Plates! > > > "Ahoy matey!" > > And the R & T plate was 'IXLR8' :-) > > > On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans > <scottdaniel...
• Re: flex plate break
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:10:37 -0400
  Happened to me last year, broke the torque converter tip that center it to the flex plate. Not fun, had to replace them both...
• Re: The Official Must-Carry List ;hidakey!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 17:43:36 -0700
  A really good place to hide a spare key is between the license plate and the flip down door it's mounted to. Open...
• Re: Buses FS (CT/MA/NY Area)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Nov 1996 12:48:02 -0500
  In a message dated 96-11-14 10:30:02 EST: << CORVAIR MOTOR, 140hp, 4 bbl carb, VW adapter plate, $300 negotiable, 1 Avenger...
• WANTED : Water filler cover plate and lock wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 Sep 1996 21:47:33
  HELP!!!! I am in need of a water filler cover plate for my 80 westi. For all of you out there that are Volkswagon...
• Re: can't register my Vanagon, Calif madness, LVC
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:44:26 -0700
  ...But I do remember back east if you drove with a tail light out or even a license plate light out you were sure...
• Re: HELP! Separating e-brake cable from rear brake backing plate...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:23:07 -0500
  The backing plates were originally zinc coated, galvanized or otherwise protected. If they are rusted, they are probably weak, have been pried on, bent...
• Sighting question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 07:16:38 -0400
  ...Had Washington plates with one of those advertisement license plate frames, "Old Volks Home-Santa Cruz" Are you on the list? Rob becida@bji...
• vanity plates
  Historical mailing list - Wade Klos
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 23:53:12 EDT
  I've been moving this plate around. FVRNGN7 Currently it hangs on the back of my 85 westie. Wade 96 Jetta 85 Westie full...
• plate armor bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:28:50 -0400
  ...browsing today on GoWesty and noticed that have a new item. Plate Armor bumpers. They actually look pretty decent (I have objections esthetically to...
• Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 13:56:43 -0700
  ...There is a protective metal plate over the battery behind the passenger seat. To get to the battery terminals, this plate must seemingly be...
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:46:13 -0400
  ...Re: [F] license plates > On my '89 Westfalia, CMPNFOOL > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 28, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Greg Potts <greg...
• Does anyone have a good used rear brake backing plate?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 07:51:09 -0400
  ...The info is; Backing plate, rear brake, LH, 251 609 425D. Also, why does the rear shoe look like the riveted lining is cut...
• CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:23:04 -0600
  ...It must be ok to run them without these plates for a few miles......right? -- Gracias, Miguel
• Re: Licence plate score!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 21 Aug 2020 09:23:32 -0400
  ...Years ago I had a little truck and the plate came as BFF998 Well we were Best Friendss Forever for a little while, and...
• Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:14:18 -0400
  ...Serial plate on my '84 Westy (delivered in Germany) was a small aluminum plate held onto the front panel of the rear seat with...
• Re: Zetec Syncro Westy Skid Plates Coming Soon
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:57:11 -0700
  ...Zetec Syncro Westy Skid Plates Coming Soon Hi Dylan, Just want to let you know that Bostig V2.0 conversion will shortly have bolt...
• Help rebuilding Auto Transmission - Forward clutch assembly
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Tue, 4 Jul 2006 17:51:06 +1000
  ...The Bentley manual (38.17) indicates that when assembling the Forward clutch, the thrust plate goes in and then ONE of the inner-splined...
• Re: Looking for ideas for a front license plate plaque
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:09:18 +0000
  ...Looking for ideas for a front license plate plaque DLZ 129 That's the registration plate that was on the Hindenburg. Probably appropriate for...
• another oil temp. gauge question
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  20 May 96 21:23:23 EDT
  ...gauge is in the sump plate -- the secondary one that doesn't seem to do anything. My question: Looking in the Rocky Mountain Motorworks...
• Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:43:15 -0600
  ...Bz On Oct 7, 2008, at 1:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > glad you like your new plate............ > but what's it translate...
• Cardboard isolation plates at the air intake & radiator
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:04:29 -0500
  Can someone point me to a diagram or photos of the air isolation plate in the engine compartment? I need to cut out a...
• WTB: Kennedy Adapter Plate for Syncro I4 install...
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Sat, 24 May 2003 20:55:10 -0700
  I'm looking to buy a KEP plate to put a 2.0l I4 into my Syncro (doing the 50-degree diesel mounting). I...
• syncro skid plate on a 2wd?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 17:56:03 -0700
  ...Included in that is a skid plate. I happen to have a few extra. Has anybody put a syncro skid plate on a 2wd...
• license plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 08:45:20 -0500
  Dear List, Does anyone have a set of license plate lights for an 83 V'gon? I bought new plastic brackets, only to find...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:19:35 -0500
  Illinois: $78 for generic plates and if you're in Chicago an extra $75 for the city vehicle license, for reasonable sized vehicles. Larry...
• Re: Drums Rubbing
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:21:18 -0700
  A small amount of dirt or rust left on the hub flange face might cause the back plates to sit a hair further outward...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:06:25 +0000
  ...Well for an >hour at least. > >Next question: > >I have the exterior cover, a metal plate with screw holes in it, a rubber >gasket...
• Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 16:13:10 EDT
  ...Our plate is VNTZTK (I wanted the Z because my name is Zoe + we could only have 6 letters because we have a California...
• Re: oil temp. gauge & sender 72-79 models
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 01:22:04 -0400
  Sean writes: >where should I locate the sender? The best place I've found for accuracy is the oil sump plate just below the...
• Choosing the best Pressure Plate (straight edge)
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sat, 14 May 2005 02:37:49 -0400
  ...I have a nice clutch disk now (Thanks Shawn!) and will have the choice of, count 'em, THREE presumably good used pressure plates. (Thanks...
• Merry Christmas
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:23:01 -0600
  ...Thanks, Tom Hargrave <http://www.stir-plate.com> www.stir-plate.com <http://www.towercooler.com> www.towercooler.com <http://www.kegkits.com> www...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:18:08 -0800
  ...Diffuser plates for the stove I use an eight inch heavy diffuser plate on one burner with my Foxhill oven, works grate (misspelling intended...
• License plate assembly
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 18:39:02 -0400
  Hi, Does anyone on the list know off a source to get a rear license plate assembly (rubber boot, lenses, black plastic housing) or...
• Re: Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 18:47:31 -0400
  ...So we can have all manner of indecent bumper > stickers > but no 'indecent' plates? Every taxpayer funds the plates which should > give > him/her...
• RV plates in Minnesota?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 12:38:50 -0600
  ...What are the advantages/disadvantages to putting RV plates on. I understand the difference in listing it as a RV for insurance is so...
• Deutschlander License Plates
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 00:03:47 -0600
  Listmembers, I have a pair of plates, that I don't need, direct from the Fatherland, one front and one rear, a matched set...
• Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 08:08:45 -0700
  ...the diesel engine protection plate replaces the "noise capsule". The plans and maunufacturing notes for the plate are also in the "Journeys Under Difficult...
• Re: Diesel motor carrier mounting points
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:22:26 -0800
  ...The diesel also had a small reinforcing plate for the mounting > points on each side of the license plate door. The 2 threaded holes...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 16:32:01 -0700
  Would painting new backing plates help them last much longer? Or powder coat? I wouldn't apply paint to critical areas. Eg at raised...
• Re: RV Plates in MN
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:09:39 EST
  ...I have them for the '72 Westy but the price difference for them is compared to regular plates is just about nothing. Probably should...
• Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:39:55 -0700
  >> Ok, how about some techniques on how to hold the liscense plate down and > check the oil and hold the rag at the same...
• Oil pressure questions again
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:49:01 -0700
  ...Look, I ordered that sandwich plate, and the 1/8 inch npt to m10 adapter. All is well and I am awaiting delivery.HOWEVER...
• Black interior door handle trim plate.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:52:28 -0500
  ...Also a pair of finger scuff guards that go with the trim plates. Has anyone got extras of these they would dispose of? Thanks!
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:45:45 +0000
  I just got off my duff and ordered personalized California plates for my van: WSTYWMN They'll be here in 8-10 weeks. Thanks...
• WTB Westy gas line floor plate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:50:13 -0600
  Anybody have the floor plate that fits around the gas lines through the floor from the tank? Mine doesn't have one, and I...