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• Re: 009 Distributor in Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 22:45:27 -0400
  ...entire gamut of ways vacuum and mechanical advance work, and even modifications to the weights to change the advance on 050's and 009...
• Re: Favourite Free Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 01:11:19 -0700
  You also lost your warning of low brake fluid, in case of a leak in the brake lines. This could be dangerous. M --- tabe...
• What's In Your Van's Library (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 20 May 2011 06:58:08 -0700
  ...socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp> This, like so many other improvements and modifications I have made to the van, in preparation for the imminent zombie...
• Re: easy mod...ADJUSTABLE intermittant wiper!!! read!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:36:34 -0700
  On 4/3/06, Jaap Nauta <bus.mail@iae.nl> wrote: > > Is this indeed a drop in replacement? or does it need any modifications...
• Re: 2WD 5-speed transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:10:04 -0700
  ...it wouldn't fit under the van, not without some serious modification. bill felton, ca On Jun 2, 2008, at 2:49 PM, Roger...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:46:17 -0800
  ...But, they (and all manufactures) tell their dealers that they do not recommend modifications. Dealers generally won't work on modified vehicles. That's...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 21:30:13 -0700
  ...no buyer who knows ANYTHING about Vanagons would think that his modifications SUBTRACT from its value. You might find a few odd birds here...
• Re: blue vs green vs orange coolant
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:44:37 -0400
  ...interesting idea with proper modifications. >> >> On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 09:52:40 -0400, Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU> wrote: >> >> >but i'm seriously...
• Mods
  Historical mailing list - vw woody
  Tue, 1 Apr 2014 12:06:01 -0500
  Hi Listees , I have been doing a lot of modifications to my '89 over the winter. Here is my lame blog showing several. I...
• Re: 5-cylinder swap update (kits are ready!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 23:29:02 EST
  ...writes: << Thanks for telling me about the oil dip stick/tube modification But you didn't answer my question about coolant fill tank or...
• removable middle bench seat?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 01:33:06 -0800
  ...What a pain! Has anyone ever made any modifications so that this doesn't involve pulling up the carpet? I would love to have...
• Re: Taller tire size comparison, and a question...
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 23:03:36 -0400
  i know that the borbet replica II alloy wheels will fit the vanagon with no modification.. i believe the lug pattern is 5x112mm not...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 31 May 2011 19:49:20 -0400
  ...20:10 Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change...
• Re: Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 10:29:34 -0600
  ...Has > anyone > done this modification, and what good or bad results can I expect? > The > modification/new gearing seems to add about $250.00...
• AUXILIARY BATTERY ALTERNATIVE QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 17:02:21 EDT
  ...Anybody care to offer opinions on 1) the best way to rig hold downs, 2) modifications to the existing wiring (for a single installation...
• Unkown Engine??
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 3 May 2000 09:40:12 -0400
  ...The only modification that I can see is to the tin between the fan and the rear apron/bumper, but there may be other...
• Re: Send me your westy modifications. I will host them!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 00:10:23 -0500
  ...Send me your westy modifications. I will host them! > > > > Hey Volks: > > > > Check out my unique mod that's hosted on Ben's site! > > > > "Westy...
• Re: Front Door Hinge Modification?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:42:50 -0700
  ...Front Door Hinge Modification? Have any of you ever modified the front door hinges to stop before opening all the way? I find that...
• Re: clock in diesel dash
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:31:23 -0700
  Was your cluster ever on a 12-hr clock? From David's description of necessary modifications, it seem to require minor surgery to go...
• any question for wheel
  Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
  Wed, 07 May 1997 14:19:35 +0100
  ...I want to change the original steering wheel for another smaller, but without having to make modifications, and if one could put one of...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and t ires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 23:25:22 +1000
  ...about what 15" or 16" x >5.5" or 6" *steel* wheels would be available to fit the Vanagon bolt/offset >without modification. > >Doug...
• Re: Skylight modification question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:50:50 -0400
  At 09:53 AM 9/17/2003, David Maurio wrote: >Has anyone enlarged the opening where the skylight is to install a standard RV...
• Coolant time sensitivehelp
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:34:34 -0500
  ...Looking at my 85 didn’t help as that system looks very different after the modifications done. Eric Caron
• 15" Vanagon rims?? (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:43:26 -0400
  ...My question? 1 - What rims will bolt on with no Modifications? Audi? Mercades Benz? 2 - What if any change to ride or preformance is...
• Need a 5-cyl engine hanger?
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Sat, 22 May 1999 13:57:21 -0700
  Hello all, The plan is to install a 5-cly Audi engine so that the engine compartment lid will close without modification. I've...
• Re: grey water tank sought - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:22:37 -0700
  ...Their tank for the Vanagon, however, is not made for vans with air conditioning---so you may need to come up with a modification...
• Re: Digifant component comparison between Jetta and Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:45:48 -0500
  ...The Digifant AFM works great with the Digijet system without any modifications. Mike ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to...
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:18:29 -0500
  ...My size decision is > between > > > 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in > clamshell > > > without modification or...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 18:26:06 -0500
  ...Vanagon owners > have done to thier van with regards to personal > modifications. It's true what one lister mentioned, > there are mods that I...
• Middle swivel captain's chair to front of Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:30:46 -0800
  Is there any modification needed to use the optional 5th swivel middle captain's chair in a Westy as a front seat? Are they...
• 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jim Oliver
  Sat, 2 May 1998 12:29:18 -0600
  ...But, is there such a beast? And will it work with my stock 2.1 engine without modification? The seller wants $500 for his...
• Westy Sunroof pictures
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 10:26:27 -0700
  I finally got around to photographing this "cool" modification I made to my '84. I have lost the addresses of those who expressed an...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:36:12 -0600
  John Reynolds wrote: Then drill out the rear snaps in the hatch and you can mount a > rear insect screen - avvailable form several suppliers...
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:54:30 -0500
  ...I would make a similar modification to my Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? - Ron Salmon...
• Stock Seats & Lumbar Support
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:23:58 -0800
  ...Has anyone done this or knows where part/kit could be purchased? Any other modification suggestions for the project? Sorry ....... but all urinal, pottie...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:04:13 -0700
  >My table just lifts off the pin making it easy to get to the clothes >closet. Is there something I'm missing? Yeah. Laziness...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:38:03 -0500
  ...Bertin wrote: > Is there any engine other than tiico and subaru that will fit the vanagon without modification to the lid? > > Thanks, > > Michel Bertin >
• turbo manifold and Saab engine mounts info
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 14:53:36 -0800
  I've just posted Frank Grunthaler's pictures and comments regarding his exhaust manifold modifications (on his turbo project) and also his work on...
• rear seat conversion???
  Historical mailing list - systemsfarm
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:49:23 -0700
  ...Can I just change the mounting/hinge hardware + some modifications, or do I need the whole weekender seat? The original seat doesn't seem...
• Re: Installing weekender interior in pass. van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:26:36 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/08 7:38:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > They say that it involves modifications...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 10:50:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...130 > UP 241 BGR SR 761961 > > November 4, 1961 production date > modifications 377 , 101, and 130 (hinged windshields) > UP (?) type 241(vw micro-bus...
• Re: Cupholders
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 15:06:27 -0500
  I really like the OP cup holder modification. I will be looking out for something like this to come my way in the cheap...
• Any Blaupunkt cassette or CD owners ?
  Historical mailing list - willw
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 14:24:19 -0400
  ...Does Blaupunkt currently make a cassette or CD player that I can plug into my existing 88 westy wiring harness with no modifications. I...
• Interior Rust help needed...
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 19:30:48 EDT
  I just pulled up my front carpet, in preparation to do some of the Bulley sound and heat modifications, and found the floor rusted...
• small website update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 11:49:24 -0800
  I have taken a couple of pics of my new exhaust manifold and the grinding modification made to the driver's side engine carrier...
• Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 20:23:03 -0700
  Ok, I have this 82' Diesel Vanagon, I have a weekender folding rear seat that came from an 87' Syncro and I have a...
• Front A/C Modification
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:43:43 -0700
  Although my '86 Camper has A/C in the rear (which is cold at the source), by the time it gets to me (the...
• Re: '84 Westy FS on CL in VA
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 16:27:25 -0800
  ...I guess he thinks his modifications > are a good selling point for a prospective buyer. > I think he must think he's improved the...
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:05:38 -0400
  ...I know that I saw a >> modification >> to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. >> It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
• Do not give up on the Wasserboxer just yet, the power is there...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:23:15 PST
  For those that have not given up on the Wasserboxer, Here are a few of the modifications that I have done to my engine...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:31:52 -0800
  What do you think when you see a Vanagon with scores > of modifications, cut > door panels, tack-on gauges, add-on doo-dads? Would...
• Re: interesting body modded vanagon syncro camper
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:39:56 -0400
  So I asked the owner about the nose modification and he replies: "hello, it is original from VW. no modification. it is an unique...
• Re: faux Audi Quattro?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 21:23:57 -0400
  Would the sliding door modification be impossible? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2014, at 8:24 PM, Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• radio in 67 westy..
  Historical mailing list - Tim McKane
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 21:26:55 +0100
  ...does anyone know of a stereo and speaker that will fit "without" major modifications? TIA Tim Mckane '67 westy (jane)
• Tiico Kit question?
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:27:36 -0700
  ...a conversion on an 1984? I understand there are a few modifications that need to be made. I would like to know what I...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 21:05:20 -0600
  ...other than tiico and subaru that will fit the > vanagon without modification to the lid? > > Thanks, > > Michel Bertin > > ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet...
• Interior Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:09:07 -0400
  I'm thinking about some mods to my cabinetry. The back face of the hanging closet has a few inches of clearance from the...
• Re: Is it still possible to build/buy one? (was: Whats a Digitool???)
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:46:47 EST
  ...You'll have to send him your ECU and he'll do the modifications, build the Digitool, and send it back for a reasonable...
• Re: FAVOR Camping Event - A/C really worked and made it nice!
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 11:50:14 -0400
  ...I'm going to work on some modifications to the mount and I'll post some info when I get that done. But, for...
• Compatibility of AFM harness with early Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 09:09:41 -0700
  ...Can anyone confirm/deny compatibility of the Wiring harness modification that I have in my '89 with earlier engines? (particularly 83.5 and 85...