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Re: Failure to return to idle
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
...Removing the cable from the throttle body and checking the cable and throttle body operation for free unrestricted movement would be the first thing...
Re: Cleaning and polishing exterior body plastic parts??
Historical mailing list - mike and shari
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 08:22:16 -0700
...dim-I'm not sure..) > Anyway- the body looks great! BUT i started to put the body plastics back > on-mirrors bumper ends, engine...
Re: body parts
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:03:21 -0700
...A few genuine body skins are still available from the dealer, perhaps you can find a dealer that does discounted mail order like http...
1989 westy for sale
Historical mailing list - LANE WALDNER
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 20:00:47 -0700
...The body was maroon in color with an awning. The asking price was 15K and the body was in immac. condition. The area code...
Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 13:03:56 -0500
Does anyone have a recommendation for a body shop in or near Raleigh, NC. I, like most people on the list, whether they know...
wanted:vanagon,body only or with engine(New England)
Historical mailing list - shawn collint
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 16:26:48 -0800
...She has an 87 engine, so she's looking for any van (body only) that will work with the motor, or possibly a complete...
'87 Vanagon FS/Trade (pics now up!)
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:33:46 -0500
...Trivial (much less than WV average) seam rust where body is dented and on seam below drivers door, but OK for an '87. Body...
Re: WTB: Sun Visor Clips
Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:04:58 -0500
...quoted-printable <html> <head> <style></style> </head> <body...
Re: ug back bumper
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 16:20:08 -0400
...You lightly tapped an immovable object and did a little damage to your bumper, but no damage to the body of your van. If...
Re: intermittent running rich issue
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Wed, 7 Dec 2016 08:51:08 -0800
...On 12/7/16 8:46 AM, Dan N wrote: > also...it could be a worn throttle body or a faulty throttle body switch
Re: Body insulation idea
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 21:43:36 -0400
...bet others have done it too ( not the stealing, but the idea) > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/vanagon-body-insulation-idea/ > > Alistair
For Sale: '85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Ben Jaffe
Fri, 17 May 1996 12:37:30 -0700 (PDT)
...The rings in #3 are shot and the motor and body have ~196k mi. on them. The car is pretty solid, otherwise. No major...
Wanted: Rust free Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:15:44 -0500
...Nothing else matters Only minor body damage, ever, or ever been repaired. Have cash, for right vehicle. vw4x4@fyi.net
Vanagon body kit
Historical mailing list - Greg Rigby
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 22:54:12 -0600
...I have an '87 Vanagon GL and am looking for information on aero body kits. Fast German Auto sold one a while back, but...
Re: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch
Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
Fri, 19 May 2006 18:25:25 -0700
My Wolfsburg Westy does not have the inlet seal issue, but I do notice that the factory caulk applied to seal the body seams...
Re: Vanagon side window question
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:58:55 -0400
...Bentley shoes no changes in the body pieces. What they dont show, in the stripped out body section,is the sliding door.Got it.
Re: Throttle body issues
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:22:42 -0800
...Throttle body issues > Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on > any other vehicle. > > I spent the day...
Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 17:47:42 -0800
...A fix involves preventing the wires from grounding out either by providing insulation between the wires and distributor body, replacing the Hall Sender Plate...
Throttle Valve Switch
Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:56:03 -0400
...It's very well hidden under the throttle body. Looking straight down on the throttle body, you should see the back side of the...
Re: Alternators correction!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:19:03 -0700
...And I cleaned up the alt to bracket etc connections Maybe I should re do my engine to body ground or... And is this...
Re: Throttle Body Switch Cam
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:16:53 -0700
...On Thursday, March 30, 2017, Jim O'Connor <jimmy.oco@gmail.com> wrote: > I am looking for a good used throttle body for a...
Re: Rebuilt Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:04:26 -0700
...What am I missing ? > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1131_1443/rebuilt-throttle-body.html > > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
Normal idle! Hallelujah!
Historical mailing list - david hardy
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:09 -0700
...Turned out to be a very badly worn throttle body. So, especially if your van has high miles (mine has 268k), before you go...
Re: AFM, throttle body needed
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 20 Jul 2005 16:14:32 -0600
Thanks to everyone who replied with offers for an AFM and throttle body. I have made arrangements to get those parts shipped to me...
FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:03:06 -0700
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <font face="Century Gothic">Interesting article...
Photoshop tutorial with the Vanagon - Limited Vanagon content (Humor)
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:46:53 -0800
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Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:08:37 -0400
...I have the new type switch in my hand attached to the throttle body. 2. I understand that the new type works better (one...
Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
Historical mailing list - Germain
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
...What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch? > Hey all, > what is the size allen wrench needed to adjust the throttle body...
heads up...seam rust on vanagons w/ fiberglass bodykit
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:40:04 EDT
...the fiberglass bodykits on the carats/wolfsburgs, and later model GL's look really cool..but they also hide seam rust.. which can be...
Re: Good Earth/Grounds Importance !
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:39:07 -0700
Yet another VeryBeneficial AdditionalGround >IMHO< is from the Body of the O2Snsr to any NearBy NiceClean spot on the Frame or BodySkin ~ The Normal...
dent removal ?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:36:20 -0700
...Any suggestions from you body work experts, as to how I might fix it or how a body shop would do it. There are...
squeaking body
Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
Tue, 25 May 1999 18:23:02 -0700
...I am still hearing some squeaking noises under the body when going over irregular roads. Are there some points to lubricate which will eliminate...
looking for local shops, body work needed.
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:23:11 +0000
Hello and Good morning, does anyone have local shops near me San Jose,Ca for body work and some diag work. I have a...
Whoops Re; Electrical Device
Historical mailing list - zzyzx
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 17:43:41 -0800
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <a href="http://75.140.30...
Re: Throttle body issues
Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:44:26 -0800
Does anyone know if the throttle body or throttle valve switch was used on any other vehicle. I spent the day in a junckyard...
throttle body rebuild
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:09:14 -0700
My throttle body is pretty much shot and I'm tired of messing with the TPS to get it switch at idle. Because of...
FS: '87 GL Body
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:05:41 EDT
...I have a dark red/grey interior GL vanagon body for sale. The following major parts have been removed: engine, transmission, radiator, shocks, gas...
Re: '81 Westy Rims / Poptop Color
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:42:27 +0800
I have photos of two 1987 campers (non-GL) with body colored pop-tops, one maroon, one blue. Neither pop-top had been repainted...
More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 09:58:11 -0700
...I have added extra body to >engine ground wires, as well as wires from the alternator and the AFM >casting. All the connections are...
Interior colors for '69 type 2
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Jun 1995 20:25:07 -0700
...So, for example, the pipe carrying defrosting air up to the vents in the dash is whatever the rest of the body color is...
Westy canvas attachment
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:54:18 -0800
...They're the canvas to body pieces. The correct strips are flat whereas the body attachment strips have joggles in them to go over...
Re: dent removal ?
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Mon, 4 Mar 2002 06:46:16 -0600
...You'll be surprised at how good a job they can do for you - plus, it's cheaper than a normal body shop. Marshall...
prospective '82 diesel -good mechanicals, so-so body
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:09:02 -0500
...Basically, I'd have to accept the fact that the body would keep rusting pretty quickly- it's just too much rust to economically...
Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:52:46 -0800
...Replacing front upper body panel? Has anyone replaced the front upper body panel on a vanagon? The one between the upper grill and lower...
Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:41:08 -0700
...Seems you are right, that it's something the body shop should have taken care of and it's too late for that. So...
Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:27:07 -0800
...Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh? > Does anyone have a recommendation for a body shop in or near Raleigh, > NC. I, like...
Re: Body insulation idea
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:33:14 +0000
...them.. > dense sticky-backed rubber, that I get from a 'real' body and paint > supply store. > on the expensive side.. > and I never do...
revving idle --> 83 westy gasser
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:07:09 -0800
...i've replaced (From a well running engine, or new at time)- both temp sensors, replaced and re-adjusted both throttle body position switches...
AdventurewagEn?...ThanksForGentleHint
Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 06:13:35 -0800
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Re: NVC: Friday pictures
Historical mailing list - mike boland
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 10:53:27 -0600
...At 09:57 AM 2/21/2003 -0500, Karl Ploessl wrote: >http://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/bodyartwizard/003002 > >each time I see one of...
Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:30:46 +0000
...1990 Volkswagen Vanagon Base / Carat / GL / Syncro Style/Body: Van / Wagon Engine: 2.1L I4 MPI Country of Assembly: Germany Leaves me wondering? bob...
Re: Vanagon ?Previa?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:52:50 -0700
...There was an upmarket wide body with leather and all the works, and the narrow body was available with a glass domed roof. Narrow...
Re: Wanted: Syncro camper body, no rust
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 07:44:37 -0700
...I just need a decent solid body to start with. I > suppose for the right deal I'd also consider a 2WD and convert...
vanagon fiberglass bumpers/bodykit/side mouldings for sale..add to any van
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Jun 2004 15:32:35 EDT
i have a few complete vanagon fiberglass bodykits for sale..these can be installed on ANY year vanagon..i put a whole bodykit on...
Generic setting for Throttle Body
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 27 Jul 2001 14:29:45 -0500
If I have a throttle body that has had the idle stop screw messed with and the air bypass screw changed from it's...
Re: Using a ramp
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Tue, 21 Oct 2003 09:36:52 EDT
If you put the ramp under the van and drive up it, you run the risk of the body bouncing off the ramp when...
throttle body housing
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:42:39 -0500
Greetings everyone, I need a new throttle body housing, complete. Mine is worn inside and the butterfly valve is sticking. The part number 025133067A...
propane heater??
Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
Thu, 6 Sep 2007 19:08:07 -0400
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> anyone know anything about these? ebay...
Re: JB Weld Throttle body repair question.
Historical mailing list - PSD
Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:04:41 -0400
...Better than paying the ridiculous money people want for a throttle body. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
for sale: fiberglass bumpers and body side mouldings - 2 complete kits
Historical mailing list
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 16:53:27 EDT
...2 complete kits - vanagon fiberglass bumpers and side body mouldings.. these are front and rear bumpers, drivers side rocker cladding, passengers side rocker cladding...