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• RE: T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:58:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...to the third seat, effectively sealing off a separate > compartment in the rear, accessable through the rear hatch > only. This version is available in...
• Re: Bypass coolant pipes under van for rear heater
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:53:04 -0700
  ...to the hatch area, on the passenger side (the wall), then you can place large batteries on either side under the rear seat, and...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:16:59 -0500
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of >>>> rubber seals to do >>>> all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• 1990 vanagon EBay is not weekender but out of shape imposter...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:04:04 -0700
  ...Has rust on the front under the windshield and on the back hatch rust under the rear glass. Dog hair inside is all over...
• Re: Custom Bike Mount PICTURE - For Sale??
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:35:32 -0700
  ...bar with a Yakima Boa rear wheel mount. > > How do you attach the fork mount? To the hatch or the roof? Would that work...
• Re: Splittie Roof 'Grafting'
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 10:35:11 -0600 (CST)
  ...I will be using seam sealer to finish. A tricky part of my project was re-arranging the rear hatch area as my 59...
• Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 14 May 2001 12:28:49 -0500
  ...Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. Oil filler cap missing. Rubber grommet on dip stick missing. Radio antena broken off at base. Sun...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 16:51:32 -0500
  ...No major signs of metal at the magnetic drain plug >>> Rear Main seal replaced >>> >>> November 2005 >>> Clutch pedal rebuilt and Oillite bushing installed >>> >>> August...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:53:13 -0800
  ...We now modified the rear hatch mosquito netting so it actually seals and can leave the hatch open or partially open and locked with...
• Vanagon Map Light & Silver Socket installation
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 96 16:05:02 EDT
  ...Over the weekend I completed the installation of a map light and silver socket at the rear of the van. The map light is...
• FS: 1984 Vanagon Westfalia with "going - gone" Engine (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 08:27:46 -0800
  ...New heater core, distributer cap, wires, vacuum hoses, pcu hoses ($321) New complete front and rear breaks, head gaskets, front axle seals, radiator, oxy...
• Re: Aluminum coolant tanks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:06:59 -0700
  ...out of the rear storage > compartment - I noticed a small pool of pink coolant under the van. Opened > the hatch and had a good...
• VW-HELP! I'M GOING TO CUT AN ACCESS PANEL IN MY '71 BUS
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Tue, 18 Mar 97 14:15:05 PST
  ...This is a cry for help dealing with experiences you might have had with cutting an access panel into the rear deck of a...
• Re: PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:19:08 -0500
  ...Well, all except the rear hatch. I have > spent less than $200.00 on paint (Dupont Acrylic Centari enamel) and > materials. Is it perfect...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals >>> to do >>> all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:59:16 -0500
  ...replacing window glass seals I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Mar 2015 (#2015-105). 10 lines content over 200 lines of quote!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 07:26:45 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side window= s >> >> >> >> Wipers for the two front doors >> >> >> >> Seals for the refrigerator vent >> >> >> >> Seals for the 3...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:33:56 -0500
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows >> 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more >> 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles >> 4 - Rear hatch struts...
• re problems with new Eurovan (and Rialta)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 30 Apr 1997 20:26:03 -0700
  ...heard of this, but then I don't typically leave the rear hatch open in the rain for long periods! I'd have to...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 14 May 2001 22:49:29 -0500
  ...filter. > Both front vent windows missing latches. > Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. > Oil filler cap missing. > Rubber grommet on dip stick missing...
• Westfalia Parts $350
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:24:39 -0400
  ...PN025906301C One new water tank fill inlet & gasket One new rear hatch window seal One new alternator belt PN10X1110 One new power steering belt...
• Re: Opinions-More Thoughts
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:47:57 -0700
  ...I'd also like to do the pop top seals as well. Rear hatch struts need replacing too. As for the upholstery, I'm...
• Re: Rear hatch grommet update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:23:17 -0400
  ...net>> wrote: > Hi Mark, > > I saw your email asking for a rear hatch grommet update. > > Chris from T3 wrote me and only had the...
• daily driver = RUST Re: Friday Ramblings, probably long, possibly pointless....
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 04:01:25 EDT
  ...seatbelts mount to the doglegs, and major rot under the rear hatch seal.. power steering lines weeping right thru because the metal was so...
• Re: 3rd brake light?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:52:01 -0700
  ...I opted NOT to drill a hole through the rear deck so the wires go around the engine cover seal and to the existing...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:45:26 -0700
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of >>> rubber seals to do >>> all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:25:14 -0700
  ...Not only that, > the window is mounted to the rear hatch which is also convex. You will note > that the top of the hatch...
• Progress On My New Weekender
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:24:09 +0000
  ...So far I have replaced the rear hatch struts (no more wooden pole) and the pop top seal (canvas is in good condition and...
• Re: Intermittent Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 10:40:26 -0500
  ...It is in pretty good > shape, though I have a small leak from the rear main seal. Usually leaves > a few drops anywhere I...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:42:21 -0700
  ...filter. > Both front vent windows missing latches. > Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. > Oil filler cap missing. > Rubber grommet on dip stick missing...
• Re: Mystery Parts in 83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 09:46:23 -0800
  ...I popped open the rear hatch and found a couple of parts that > weren't connected. > > Please check out > http://communitybuilders.dhs.org/craigoda...
• Re: noise reduction (F)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 11:21:22 +0200
  ...stop with front only, shut the slider, there is a large rear hatch on the vanagon ! Then you fill the walls with insulation.... Frontdoor...
• more insulation questions, and lessons learned
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:08:34 -0400
  ...the rear hatch? Do they have to be respected and left open, or can I cover them up with "Peel and Seal" and/or...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 3 Aug 2017 17:34:50 -0700
  ...the “ inserts” in the rear hatch / door where the VW etc emblems go is this a standard item at the dealer or any parts...
• Fwd: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 09:25:21 +0100
  ...3) At present I get oil spots at the rear hatch again. Found a leaking seal at the crankshaft bearing, pulley side. I will...
• Re: *&^%@ !!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Gary Soiney
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 13:49:11 -0500 (CDT)
  ...you've > >got to open the back hatch, and take off the "cushion" (if you've the camper > >variety) and take off the metal...
• Transmission Woe
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Wed, 30 May 2007 09:42:08 -0700
  ...Spare ICU, front calipers, Bosch starter, complete rear hatch, etc. I paid $750 plus about $250 for waterpump, exhaust parts, gaskets My budget is...
• Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:14:33 -0400
  ...filter. >Both front vent windows missing latches. >Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. >Oil filler cap missing. >Rubber grommet on dip stick missing...
• Re: Waiting on my parts from Bus Depot...
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 14:02:53 -0700
  ...When I ordered the rear hatch seal for my '84 Wolfie, the order was taken online. The following day someone from sales called my...
• Re: Trip Report: 742 miles and a blown seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 18:10:25 -0800
  ...Both of my diesel vans have oil-stained paint on the rear hatch. I'm pretty sure that anything that will really get the...
• Re: yearly reminder to caulk your fill ports and remove your hatch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 19 May 2006 16:33:03 -0400
  ...this all can be prevented easily! > > open your rear hatch...look at the bottom corners on the inside.. there is > one black plastic plug...
• Old Westy Saga (Bus Vulture)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Mon, 1 May 1995 17:44:39 -0400
  ...Missing one rear lamp cover. Must have started leaking at some point because submarine hatch sealed with tar. Front seat from a ford pickup...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:08:58 -0400
  ...No major signs of metal at the magnetic drain plug :::> > Rear Main seal replaced :::> > :::> > November 2005 :::> > Clutch pedal rebuilt and Oillite bushing installed :::> > :::> > August...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Sat, 5 Aug 2017 00:21:29 +0000
  ...the “ inserts” in the rear hatch / door where the VW etc emblems >>> go is this a standard item at the dealer or any parts...
• gas tank overflows, engine probs
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 21:03:04 -0500
  ...This weekend I replaced the poptop and luggage rack seals and put in new rear hatch struts. I have a couple of problems with...
• SALE Reluctantly-89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - K Dungay Allas
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 19:45:26 -0500
  ...functional Rear hatch struts, new (extra heavy duty both sides-receipts) Pop-top roof with cargo carrier, excellent condition New pop-top seal, excellent...
• FS: '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Retherford
  Thu, 23 May 2002 12:02:00 -0500
  ...Rear screen for use when hatch is up. needs rear bake work, left drum is grabbing. front brakes were done before I stopped driving...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 10:32:36 -0700
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of >>>> rubber seals to do >>>> all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: Has anyone saved a burnt engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 16:15:00 -0600
  ...rear hatch window. > > The rear hatch was locked, so the lock and consequently the hatch > was > damaged in order to open the hatch. > > It...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:56:28 -0400
  ...There is no rust on it though just a dent in the hatch and small one in the rear drivers quarter. I have most...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:59:42 -0600
  ...I was expecting something with rear seals or windows. jimt On 10/23/04 4:49 PM, "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET> wrote: > Reihard...
• 86 Syncro GL $3500 -San Jose, CA
  Historical mailing list - Ken wallich
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 12:44:13 -0700
  ...Good interior, pretty good exterior (mostly small parking dings, dent in rear hatch from someone pushing it in the past, dinged up sliding door...
• off roading protection
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:37:47 -0400
  ...rear diff lock on, granny gear and no problem. this is the best way to get at these hard to reach salmon fly hatch...
• Third brake light GW
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Feb 2022 09:20:01 -0500
  ...This light mounts on the rear hatch window high and in the middle. The wire is pushed under the window rubber seal and over...
• Re: Westy Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:31:56 -0400
  ...I used a underhood soundliner from a late Buick(very clean $5), for the rear hatch.Fits very nice.This will do the sliding...
• 82 Diesel Westy FS in MA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 01:09:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Rear hatch has a vertical dent on the right side. The glas is fine and the door seals. The mangled bumper has been replaced...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:14:59 -0600
  ...and tear items such as shocks, brakes, tires, clutch pressure plate, rear hatch struts, belts, etc.. and service to correct chronic problems such as...
• Re: 1990 vanagon EBay is not weekender but out of shape imposter...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:44:07 -0600
  ...Has rust on the front under the windshield and on the back hatch rust under the rear glass. Dog hair inside is all over...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:49:54 -0600
  ...replacing window glass seals I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned...
• Oil leaking from the tip of the 0.9 BAR oil sensor?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 20:01:52 -0700
  ...And my rear hatch is covered with oil drops to the top! YES, to the top of the rear part of the pop-top...