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• Re: Source for Sliding Door lower Guide Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 28 May 2011 10:22:31 -0700
  ...84 westie had the ball race collapse on the vertical lower guide bearing that > sits at the bottom of the sliding door. Its NLA...
• Re: Front seats hard to turn
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Lee
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 08:42:14 -0700
  On my Vanagon's swivel seats, the plastic seat guides had to be replaced as well as the track needing grease. They only cost...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:43:56 -0700
  ...Since the guide pins are what attach the caliper to the carrier there might be a different pin used depending on which brand is...
• Re: Road Trip *Yippie!*
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 09:52:25 -0700
  ...Did I suggest this to you before? Buy the Lonely Planet type guide books for the USA and, where available, get the regional guide...
• Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 10:54:39 -0500
  I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or just a code name for another book? If it...
• [Fwd: Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon]
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:10:59 -0700
  The guide pin on the 81 should have a 13mm nut cast to the inside of the mount then you could hold it with...
• Thank you for Newfoundland info
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 14:45:45 +0000
  ...I could write a guide book about NF with all the info you sent. Cheers, Hermann de Boer KCMO 87 Westy 89 Syncro _________________________________________________________________ MSN...
• Re: Synchro-sche
  Historical mailing list - sudhir desai
  Wed, 8 May 2002 09:35:30 -0700
  ...i'm just reading sequentially) ===== -sudhir "Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and...
• E-brake cable (front)
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 16:02:25 -0700
  ...if I pull any harder to LOWER the tank, to slip the cable guide off, something important is going to break. Any suggestions? Craig
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 11:17:45 -0400
  >The fact that VW updated these specs >throughout the years (i.e. updating inflation specs on Vanagons) Are you saying that the correct tire...
• R-12 alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 21:34:42 +0000
  ...http://www.griffiths.com/achelp/achelp3.html also a pretty good troubleshooting guide http://www.griffiths.com/achelp/achelp4.html Todd '88 westy
• Re: Any tricks to removing sliding door rail cover?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:42:30 -0400
  ...The center guide is removed first by sliding the door open until the guide lines up with the notch in the rail. Then guide...
• re. It's Alive! It's Alive!, power window plastic clip
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:43:49 -0600
  ...I used a small bolt to reattach the plastic cable guide, much stronger than the plastic insert pin. I bolted both the top and...
• ( four bent valves) fixed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 01:10:27 EDT
  Thankyou Bob Donalds for the correct diagnosis that the valves were indeed siezed in the guides because of fuel contamination! I removed the heads...
• Euro-Engine: 87 Volkswagen VANAGON, Mechanical, LUBRICATION SYSTEM
  Historical mailing list - "Bill Makel (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 19:45:47 -0500
  ...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
• Re: Camping in San Diego?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:03:01 -0800
  ...Camping in San Diego? > > Check out > > http://www.sdinsider.com/recreation/guides/beachbay/cardiff.html > http://www.sdinsider.com/recreation/guides/beachbay/socarlsbad.html...
• Re: for you camper types ...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 94 11:21:39 PST
  ...Thank you for the publicity that > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > > GRRRRRRRRR!!!!! Snobs! :) > Our little mailing list, however, is open to everybody, even those mis- guided souls who have...
• sharring from ETKA
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:16:47 -0800
  ...Could someone please guide me through it and provide the software titles if needed. I would like to use the pictures and send the...
• vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:34:37 EST
  ...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Idiot-s-guide-to-seam-rust-repair180.htm ************** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:07:30 -0800
  ...The shifter guide box under the floor provides this feature. I was fortunate to have a complete 5 speed van to provide all of...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:59:21 -0700
  ...What's the diameter of the Guide Rod? Don't remember, I'd have to measure again myself > > 3. Photo "Problem Area.JPG" -- Loren...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:54:09 -0700
  at both ends of the window lift bar there are 2 plastic guides if they loose from the lift bar and not broken put...
• Re: Shift linkage BROKE and floating
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:26:28 -0700
  ...it could be this http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1921_784/shift-guide.html or any component at the shifter bas...
• Junk yard
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 17:23:27 -0800
  ...Found the two little plastic pieces on the window guide that I needed. Stole them. Guilt is overcoming me, almost to the point of...
• Machine shop in Nova?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:03:00 -0500
  ...head I pulled from my 2.1l checked properly for valve/guide fit and this slight mushrooming I'm seeing on one exhaust valve...
• Re: [WetWesties] door grease - '84 Westy Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:36:42 -0700
  I use spray silicone lube on window guide rails. Went I want something 'slippy' but not oiley or greasey. whenever that is the requirement...
• Re: It's smoking! Help!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:33:59 -0800
  ...the valve guides are not inside the compression chamber. It would indicate bad rings or a burned valve or worn/pitted valve seats. Those...
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 23:35:32 -0600
  Entity Joel Walker spoke thus: > skeeters and ticks and such are guided to their > victims by being able to follow carbon dioxide emissions So...
• Re: Your onboard library
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 14:56:34 -0600
  ...the story of the American coup in Guatemala The Travels of William Bartram Bentley Manual Various Audubon Field Guides Leaving in about 15 minutes...
• Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:38:07 -0400
  ...I also have the guide bushing and boot in stock as well for $9 and $19 respectively. Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:27:19 -0800
  ...Have you read this? http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/bus-buyers-guide/index.htm and all of the other GREAT info on...
• == No Subject ==
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Nov 95 10:45 GMT
  Yep I had the guided tour of the workshops a few weeks ago, there's a lot of interesting vehicles around the workshops and...
• NC bus club page update and meeting
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 00:30:29 -0500
  ...24.01 in Hillsborough, NC Thanks Chris -- Chris Greensboro, North Carolina http://www.mindspring.com/~ncbus/ EveryBus 2001 Transporter Resource Guide Local Bus Club
• Re: Blue Book pricing reliable?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:47:53 -0700
  I have found that the NADA price guides <http://www.nada.com> are a bit more accurate. fer instance... 1982 Westfalia Low retail: $3275...
• Re: '80 Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:49:37 -0500
  ...Although it wouldn't be a bad idea to check the valve guides for wear, in particular the exhaust valves. You see the tip...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:53:11 -0600
  ...The book/manual/guide/CD should include not only the transmission but also the final drive. I would suggest putting it out initially as...
• Re: What's in your library?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 19:01:42 -0700
  ...The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical > Procedures and First Aid, > * Birds of Oregon, > * Various "Best of Tent Camping" guides, > * Slocum's "Sailing Alone Around...
• Re: spoiler
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:56:43 EST
  ...If you can find a used one, then just use this as a guide to know what a fair price would be. Hope this...
• Re: Requested suggestions - cleaning crud (carbon deposits) from valves / ports in cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:00:34 -0500
  Heads out---------Put new exhaust valves, period! Have those valve seat redone, check guides for were, mesure spring pressure, change all valve seal (catch...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 15 May 2007 12:12:33 -0400
  I got some here: http://www.benplace.com/front_heater_valve.htm Don't forget to clamp the hose before and after the valve...
• Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:34:41 -0400
  ...I'm using Interlux Primekote, an > epoxy primer, followed by Interlux Perfection, a 2 part polyurethane. > > Primekote: > http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa//product_guide...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 01:53:11 -0500
  > ---------------------- > Question (2) > Do you know what metal is used for the valve guides > in todays > engines.Aircraft engines use to use bronze guides. > That...
• Re: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:43:02 +0000
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• Re: Beginner's guide to Vanagon wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:44:40 -0700
  hahaha.. thank you On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Universal old car wiring diagram: http...
• Re: Restoration Book
  Historical mailing list - Michael heron
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 10:10:43 -0500
  ...VW Beetle & Transporter > > Guide to Purchase & DIY Restoration > > > > Author: Lidsay Porter > I have this book and it shows some quite good detail shots of...
• Re: Bus Depot - REPLY
  Historical mailing list - Marcus
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 00:00:42 -0700
  ...Be sure to set printer to draft to save on ink.Now you have a guide.Now when the dealer says $200 you can...
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 9 May 2001 23:23:17 -0700
  ...Side middle window bushingsReference those sliding window end guides (281 847 723B) I used a utility knife to trim back the tabs and then...
• Re: Keith Olbermann "Special Comment"
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:03:00 -0600
  Even though I was one who commented favorably on the editorial, I do agree that it's best to follow the guidelines of the...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 17 May 2003 16:38:25 -0400
  ...The book/manual/guide/CD > should include not only the transmission but also the final drive. > > I would suggest putting it out initially as...
• Re: Middle swivel captain's chair to front of Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:32:36 -0800
  ...You can add the headrest post guides by driving them in the > appropriate spot. > > I've done a few of these before. It's...
• Re: conversion information needed?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 16:25:56 EDT
  ...VW car seats are a PITA to adapt as they have a steel frame for the center guide. BMW seats also use a 4...
• Re: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 21:29:56 -0500
  The stem seals on the intakes prevent oil from being sucked down the valve guides. Especially important as the guides wear. They do eventually...
• transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:12:19 -0700
  ...The guides to the gears are on the upper part of the box that is accessed under the spare tire. You can adjust the...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability & Philosophy
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 18:29:18 +0000
  ...He was a great writer, and the guide was a good read as a book, as well as a technical manual info and general...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Caroline Cote
  Tue, 11 May 2010 22:15:57 -0400
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/articles/buying/bus-buyers-guide/index.htm - I read carefully this extensive guide of things to look at : http...
• 73 1700 van timing questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 May 1994 16:31:56 -0600 (CST)
  ...Muir's guide for idiots' instructions, I should be timing it. I believe it is 5 degrees BTDC, but want to be sure as...
• VW shop list updated
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 17:55:56 -0400
  ...If you haven't done so, consider joining LiMBO and getting their TTT guide (Transporter, Tourist & Traveler) guide...free with the annual dues. It...
• Re: Carb conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:46:33 -0700
  ...David Bohannan <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > http://redlineweber.com/html/application_guide/VW.htm > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the...
• Re: 80 Vangon Mystery Part
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:32:14 -0700
  ...There is a very nice detailed overview and troubleshooting guide for the cal ignition system. If you don't have a Bentley, I would...
• Re: Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:07:07 -0400
  Jeff the valves can get stuck on the guides when the fuel is contaminated with suger or some other substance that hardens when its...