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• Re: westy H2O-tank key?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 94 12:45:04 PDT
  ...I removed the four screws that hold the "delta six industries" flap/access hole assembly and eased out the whole H2O filler works. Be...
• Re: Looking for sink basket strainer assembly
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:42:43 -0700
  ...Looking for sink basket strainer assembly > Oh, there are issues there, too. The P-trap snapped off as soon as I > tries to unscrew...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:45:58 -0500
  ...A set of rudimentary instructions show what you need to make and how to attach the hinge/hardware assembly and brackets to the bed...
• Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:40:59 -0600
  ...three screws in top of collum that hold down and align turn indicator switch assembly/high-low beam assembly and the windshield wiper switch...
• sliding door bearing assembly repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:10:40 -0800
  ...As the bearing assembly has no segment of bolt inside, it must have come totally unscrewed somehow and fallen out. I am assuming it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Sep 1999
  Historical mailing list - Scott White
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 08:00:47 -0600
  ...To get them to come back to life I just have to wiggle the entire fuse assembly. Here's the wierd part: I have...
• Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:14:07 +1200
  ...dashboard steering rack pedal cluster wiper assembly complete (minus motor?) Would I need these: handbrake lever assembly steering-column/master-cylinder bracketry -anything else...
• Re: Need instructions for replacing ignition swich on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:59:02 -0500
  ...Ken's instructions at the >link above are for removing the switch assembly from the steering >column.
• '88 Westfalia Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 14:23:22 -0600
  ...Scissor assembly for raising the roof vent. Thanks.
• Re: . . . & Those Damn Shear Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 19:48:59 -0800
  On the same note, why did they place stickshift assembly so far forward? With looong throws too.Are they long-armed? I could add...
• Re: valve body pictures- This is different from the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 15:47:53 -0800
  ...VW only lists one replacement assembly that fits both NH & NK Trannies: 090 325 037 B (Code Letter FFB, whatever that means) and it...
• Horn gap and column pictures
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:05:37 -0400
  >On the top of the column tube is the steering lock assembly, >containing the upper ball bearing supporting the upper column. This >acts as...
• Re: was - Vanagon rear speakers - now falling evap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 15:25:10 -0600 (CST)
  ...I don't know > if this include the evap assembly - can anyone comment? > At the risk of shooting my mouth off before I have...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:03:35 -0700
  > Any one have some new auto trans cooling hoses > (Or know where they can be fabricated) > 025 121 104B > Feed, between bleeder assembly and...
• Re: Vanagon Hybrid ? Wheel Motors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:00:10 +0200
  Why add "unsprung masses (is that the english word?)" to the wheel assembly? If those would replace the brake rotor/caliper assembly, I´d...
• Re: Stabilizer bar assembly needed.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 9 Nov 2013 21:59:31 -0800
  ...Stabilizer bar assembly needed. > > I found a broken stabilizer link when changing the coil springs. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http...
• VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:38:31 -0800
  ...the last 6 digits of the VIN numbers, those after the letter referring to the Assembly Plant such as in this (G041144) Thanks Alain
• Removing ignition switch on '82 vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 15 May 2010 10:19:38 -0500
  Can anyone explain how to get the ignition switch out of the lock assembly (without taking it off the steering column, hopefully), on my...
• FS: complete fiberglass poptop assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 17:14:39 EDT
  make your hardtop into a poptop...... complete fiberglass poptop section, top, luggage rack, all hardware, upper bunks, etc. easy conversion, no welding. must pick...
• Exhaust & intake valve instalation question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:08:23 -0400
  ...Do I put motor oil on the valve stems to pre lub them before assembly? Thanks Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: fuel tank problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 May 2000 00:14:18 -0400
  ...by a >Venturi that the fuel jets through inside the valve assembly. On the lower >surface of the fuel nozzle near the tip there...
• Re: damaged push rod tubes vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Sat, 1 May 2004 19:53:40 -0400
  >>>>o i pulled the rocker shaft assembly and push rods to find 1 bent and one worn about 1/3 or the way through...
• was: replacement cv/axle assembly, now: THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:01:03 -0800
  thanks for all of the great feedback...i got some fabulous advice and will be going with a new assembly. while the cash aspect...
• Re: front door check rod strap assembly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:34:00 -0700
  Hi Neil, Seem to recall wondering too if I could tighten up the strap in the rubber pincher assembly. The hardfaced rubber parts didn...
• Rear Wheel Bearing Nightmare!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 18:00:53 EDT
  ...When I finally did remove the rear hub assembly here is what I found: Loose axle nut (probably because of bad bearing) Splines that...
• Electrical Gremlin Back
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 02:17:15 +0000
  ...So, my next step was to examine the turn switch and wiper assembly. I removed it and cleaned it (my first tactic is usually...
• PS rebuildable
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Tue, 9 May 2000 06:15:16 +0300
  Has anyone rebuild PS steering gear assembly? My friend has -86 vanagon which has noticable play at the one end of steering gear assembly...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:52:54 -0700
  ...Now remove motor assembly with 4 phillips screws. Pull out wires from back of motor assembly (color coded). Now remove black motor mount base...
• Wanted: Syncro diff-lock plunger and sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 1 May 2000 21:00:47 -0400
  Need the entire plunger and sleeve assembly that installs through the trans case. No fork or vaccum unit. Anyone have a spare they would...
• Re: How do I wire up backup lights?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:32 -0700
  ...This connects to the white wire on the Light Assembly > Black Wire from light Assembly then gets connected to the a body ground? > > Is...
• Re: Looking for 4mm by 1.0 threads per mm tap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:49:41 -0700
  These are the screws that hold the wiper assembly to the dash valance(?). Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jan 30, 2016...
• Re: Tow Loops [back to thread subject]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:56:29 -0400
  ...The two control arms (upper and lower) mount the steering and hub assembly by way of the upper and lower ball joints; their purpose...
• Re: aircooled 81 needs some help
  Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:18:00 -0700
  ...Johnny 81 Westy On Friday, July 11, 2003, at 12:09 PM, wilden1@juno.com wrote: > Now to find a warm air assembly if...
• Re: Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:05:49 -0800
  ...They > then tell you to set that clearance between steering wheel and lever switch > asssembly by moving the ignition lock assembly up or down...
• Leaking Assembly Plug -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 02:16:11 -0500
  I've got problem with a leaking assembly plug in the pan of an 81 Westy. Had it in the shop for a new...
• WTB: Driver's door power mirror; 86 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Rich Durant
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 10:20:30 -0700
  Hi, I'm looking for a complete driver's door power mirror assembly for my 86 Westfalia. Thanks -- Rich Durant work: rich_durant@mentorg...
• Re: Noisy cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:22:00 -0700
  ...It would be unusual (but not impossible) for the rocker assembly to loosen but if that's what happened then you need to fix...
• Re: Headlight dim switch part of turn signal switch?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:44 -0400
  ...There is a mechanical interface from the > turn signal > switch assembly (251 953 513) but the actual switch part (the part > that > fails due...
• Re: How to fix the foil
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:05:41 -0500
  ...www.all-spec.com/Catalog/Soldering-Rework/PCB-Board-Assembly- and-Repair/Circuit-Board-Assembly-Repair-Kits/115-5205-10123 > >and > >http://www.findtape...
• Re: It Baffles Science (Door lock edition)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 9 May 2010 22:09:22 -0500
  ...Andrew > external to the latch assembly, and the inside of the mechanism didn't > > show any signs of trouble, either. Nothing was visibly out...
• sliding door knob
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:19:04 -0700
  ...tried to remove the assembly.. but the so-called brass or alloy of the screws... are so soft they've started to chew up...
• Re: clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:17:52 -0800
  ...I rebuilt my clutch/brake assembly. Aside from a *minor* click I can feel in the clutch pedal, sure feels good. Parts overall weren...
• Re: Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:52:01 -0700
  ...Looking for some history Hi all, I had a van come back with both a broken shift assembly(at the floor where the rod...
• Re: Headlight Unit Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:48:35 +0100
  Hi all, I was pushing my drivers side headlight assembly in today, after successfully rewiring everything with fat wire, and juicy relays... and of...
• Re: Instrument lamp replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 May 2007 13:57:40 -0700
  This is a unique bulb assembly with a plastic base used on a number of VWs, Audis, BMWs and Mercedes. It's essentially a...
• Re: Turn Signal, But No Parking Light
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 4 Sep 2003 16:40:01 -0800
  ...No choice but to replace connector assembly. This time using silicon grease to better weather proof the assembly. Hope that helps, Jack Cook On...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 14:26:28 -0700
  ...They get their personal and unique version of 'the look' at that same assembly early in middle school in which they were given 'the...
• Need Rack & Pinion Assembly for '86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Fri, 17 May 1996 15:27:14 -0400 (EDT)
  Anybody that has one that they want to sell, please e-mail me with a price. Or, does anybody know the best place to...
• square vanagon headlites and grilles for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:45:48 EST
  i have 3 vanagon square headlite assemblys with grilles. 200 for a kit. make your round headlite van into the modern square style...bolts...
• Re: Westfalia Water Faucet
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 09:35:35 -0500
  > Does anyone on the list who is parting a Westfalia > have a WATER FAUCET WITH PUMP SWITCH assembly? I have new ones for $54...
• Re: plastic blower assembly fix
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:29:58 -0800
  ...It > needed a new front blower motor so I got right to it and tore the dash > and blower assembly out. Its all going...
• Re: need help with engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 22:31:11 -0600
  ...need help with engine assembly Stan, He is talking about the cylinders not the pistons ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET...
• Re: Propane valve replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:19:16 -0500
  ...I don't fully understand > how these tanks work, but the problem is as follows. > > There is a single monolithic assembly for the intake...
• Re: What is this part/piece?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:03:43 -0500
  ...Something to do with > the ignition switch assembly? Is it from the Vanagon at all? It's like it's > right on the tip...
• Faucet Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 15:22:24 -0400
  ...The dealer has fixed it (only temporarily) twice, but claims the problem is in the faucet assembly itself rather than the pump. They said...
• Re: CV & Axle for a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:34:28 +0100
  ...The front axle assembly is only > $174.95! Seems like good deal to me (just ad grease)! > > A rear axle assembly is only $94...
• Re: dash removal, heater core flush, pedal assembly work
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:13:20 -0800
  ...Summary and > pics here: > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/vanagon-dash-removal-pedal-assembly-repair-and-heater-core-flush/ > > > alistair > -- 1989 Swedish...
• Eurovan retrofit to the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 00:44:09 -0700
  Has anyone looked at the possibility of taking a 1996 or newer European rear disk-brake assembly and seeing if it can be "bolted...
• WTB: light for glove compartment/dash
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 05:55:49 -0500
  I need the entire light assembly that fits in the dash above the glove compartment to replace the broken one in my 1987 GL...
• a Different horn problem...
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:08:10 -0800
  on my 84 vanagon the horn wont work unless I pop the assembly out of the steering wheel---then it works fine---any ideas...