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• Baltimore/central Maryland locals?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:57:45 -0400
  ...Cosmetically rough...big dent in rear of sliding door and front of right rear quarter but door does work unhindered, rust around window seals...
• Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:56:46 -0800
  ...I experimented with leaving other windows open, the front vents and even the rear hatch since I have a hatch extender, but the temperature...
• Re: window removal -- bad news
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 14:27:44 EST
  ...The rear lower corner of the window is a serious mess. Holes big enough to park a truck in. About 2" of the lip...
• wannasellabus '78 7pass.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 23:04:05 -0400
  ...flywheel seals, new Champion 670 cca battery, all lights work (yes, even the reverse lights), good tires, original paint, sliding side windows, has few...
• 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: POR 15 in the seems
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:35:30 -0800
  ...I'm guessing that the worst location I have today is on the insie of the rear window seal, but after close inspection I...
• One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:29:32 -0500
  ...Stock 2.1 engine, recent head gasket, front and rear main seals, clutch, and ring job. After the van sat for over a year...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:14 -0400
  ...There is a rubber flap that > seals this rear vent unless pressure allows air to leave, then the flap can > move outwards (to allow...
• For Sale: 1981 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Harvey, Scott
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:59:36 -0700
  ...new; outside was repainted with original color and all window and pop-top seals replaced; pop-top painted with marine paint to further protect...
• 1990 vanagon EBay is not weekender but out of shape imposter...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 10:04:04 -0700
  ...It has one power window and one manual window door. Wires hanging out are to run window. It has not run in 3 years...
• Re: Where is that rust comming from?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:48:49 -0400
  ...Where is that water coming from????? How do I stop it? bad left rear window seal....
• Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - s kraning
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:40:12 -0400
  ...Repair > done ok, but window didn't seal against runner rubber. > The Road-Fix? > > Weather stripping. The good high density type. Don't > recall...
• Re: 1987 Transporter "Condensation water leak from air duct"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:45:34 -0500
  ...instead of rolling > down the windows. > The problem is water is leaking at the seals of the rear and center air > ducts and the...
• '67 Westy Resto form Hell Update
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 May 1996 12:47:49 -0700
  ...Gave up trying to figure out where the billion pieces of long grey/rectangular door seals went and moved onto the rear hatch. The...
• Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 00:01:44 -0500
  ...I've >pulled >windows from other cars but not sliders. Should I cut the seal and >pop them >out or just press from the...
• Maintenance History
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:58:22 -0500
  ...replace rear heater valve, replace power steering rack, replace rear brakes. New windshield seal, new front door window seals. 1939 Deluxe Male Body- Immediate...
• Parts Help: More of a T2 topic than vanagon topic
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:36:29 -0800
  ...4) (4) Stationary side glass (2) Pop-out Side Glass (1) Rear window for the 61 Bumpers Anything Brake related Anything interior related Anything...
• rear washer reservoir-heads up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:53:52 -0700
  I had been wondering why rear washer never really worked right on my newly acquired '86. I replaced a broken section of tubing at...
• Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:40:48 -0500
  ...redo all the components of the windows. No operators or motors however. The van gets a new rear heater this weekend eventually I must...
• 87 Syncro 7 pass F/S - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 11:12:25 -0700
  ...There is some rust at the window seals on the rear windows. Overall, the van is very solid. All the rust is surface and...
• FS: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:34:29 -0600
  ...Other things done at the time: - Repaired and repainted rearview mirrors - Rebuilt all door locks - New seals for camper outlets - New bumper ends - New...
• '85 Vanagon rear right jack point rust
  Historical mailing list - Evan Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:41:26 -0500
  ...It appears to be caused by water ingress in the rear right window seal, which is bubbling with rust. Here are some photos of...
• Re: Things that make you go "Hmmmm"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 15:21:05 EDT
  ...All > ..Maybe it's just me, but does anybody else have a problem with the > ..wingvent windows on the side and rear windows (72...
• Re: Door vents (yes, again.)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 07:29:51 -0400
  ...thru 1987 have Air Conditioning (& 88-91's using those Rear Side Window Vents too) because it was an OPTION - not standard equipment (even...
• Re: my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:41:29 -0700
  ...the upper > rear edge of the window hits on the bar that seperates the wing window > from the main square one in the door...
• Re: Where's the water coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:39:51 -0500
  ...part at the rear. In a heavy rain I > >can see a bead of water on top of the window seal, then it drips...
• '78 news
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 10 Apr 96 12:51:35 EDT
  ...There's a water leak in the rear hatch window seal and there was a huge puddle under the carpet on the rear cargo...
• Re: PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 09:19:08 -0500
  ...I did > do some of this backwards as well, as I also have new window seals, but I > ended up masking off the windows...
• Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:12:45 -0700
  ...No single "skylight" location would line up to both vehicles' rear hatch windows, necessitating separate Bus and Vanagon versions. Without the economies of scale...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 4 Feb 2019 15:53:24 +0100
  ...Air recirculator > > You probably have the black vents in the rear side windows? > > In that case yes, the door vents are taped shut, and...
• FS - 81 Westy East Coast
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:25:53 GMT
  ...replaced, new rear wheel cylinders, front calipers. Gas tank, painted, sender and all vent lines and seals replaced. New 3-window Sunbrella (PLF)canvas...
• Re: What the heck is this?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:54:36 -0700
  ...These are usually sealed and are located in the REAR Right Wheel Well. Too, bad they're not available new from VW anymore. Never...
• BARNDOOR LEAD!!! (buses FS)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 10:22:18 -0400
  ...master & wheel cylinders, new brake hoses, new seals in reduction boxes, new seals in popout windows and windshields, new front seat covers. 1966 Non...
• 88GL for sale, absolutely rust free
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:47:51 -0800
  ...miles: > New head gaskets and all new seals/gaskets (including front pulley seal, > and > rear main seal) > New water pump > New fuel lines w...
• FS: '89 Vanagon carat, '84 vanagon wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:27:19 EST
  ...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4400 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
• Re: SDM-East, bad dog, door panel needed.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 11 May 2007 12:00:10 -0400
  ...It was the upper window seal - completely destroyed. He also > ripped the top off the passenger door panel, tore the curtains off the > rear...
• ~~~~~Does anyone have 84'vanagon ETKA PDF file?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:47:25 -0700
  ...Rear/side WIndow seals NEW! Pop-Top: NEW seals, clean canvas, polished fiber glass Needs speedo, gas lines,+tune-up (Im working on it...
• FS: 1980 Westfalia Basic (P21) Model
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 16:04:04 -0400
  ...window seals. No serious cancer. PO had put on cheapo window tinting which turned into a cloudy mess which I removed. Continuity of rear...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:03:13 -0800
  ...all the small dings that accumulate > > removing the windows putting in all new rubber seals etc putting in sound deadening in the door panels...
• Re: Rear window de-icer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 13:32:46 -0500
  ...82 Westy; > some of the electric de-icer lines on my rear window don't work. A local >FLAPS has a supposed repair kit...
• Re: oil all over rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:10:26 -0700
  ...the rear >> hatch was covered in a thin film of what appears to be motor oil. >> Even the license plate and rear window were...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:15:36 -0700
  ...I think the seal you have is for the rear wheel bearings. Dennis Sent from Windows Mail From: Michael Magnani Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎August‎ ‎10...
• Re: Could it by Blow by revisited and questions answered
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:35:44 -0400
  ...Bad intake tube sealing, air plenium leaking. Sorry guys, but if her rear window is full oil stain, this come mainly from the exhaust...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Vlach Family
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 19:09:14 -0500
  ...The upper pad of the rack sits on the glass just above the lower window seal area. We've used this rack for years...
• Re: Sound Deadening...here we go :)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Wed, 20 May 2009 19:07:17 +0000
  I have used Peel and Seal as well, never encountered an odor and it did seem to cut down on some noise, even though...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:02:29 +0000
  ...redo all the components of the windows. No operators or motors however. The van gets a new rear heater this weekend eventually I must...
• FS: '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 09:00:28 +0000
  ...been fixed - outside window plastic trim discolored due to local sun and heat Will include the Bentley manual, poptop seal, and some miscellaneous stuff...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:38:16 EST
  ...Perhaps the outlet air vents at the trailing edge of the rear side windows would also have to be blanked off. Or, if you...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:38:46 -0800
  ...Seat covers anyone? The spots > are moisture on camera lens. > > No cracks in the side windows. Close up of seals shows overall > condition. I...
• 87 Westy GL For Sale $6500 OBO
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:33:33 -0500
  ...She will need new window seals ASAP for front, rear, driver, and passenger windows. If you want pics I can send them to you...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:07:00 +0000
  ...that attach to side > windows with Home Depot stuff, and sheet metal screws that anchor into > the rubber seal.  They have worked great for...
• FS (maybe) 91 GL with TIICo
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:37:45 -0400
  ...Tiny bit of rust under rear window seal (have a new seal, just haven't gotten around to changing it yet). * Automatic transmission rebuilt...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 19:12:08 -0700
  ...Plus there is that rubber flappy seal at the rear of the door opening that sort of covers the stock rear door handle. I...
• MUST sell '89 Carat, '84 wolfy w/ 78k mi ..prices reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:37:29 EST
  ...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4000 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
• Re: 88GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:37:42 -0800
  ...miles: > New head gaskets and all new seals/gaskets (including front pulley seal, > and > rear main seal) > New water pump > New fuel lines w...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:09:57 -0600
  ...window to > > >> see if that stops the noise. > > >> > > >> Mark > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Ralph Meyermann wrote: > > >> > > >>> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:47 -0700
  ...There is a rubber flap that > > seals this rear vent unless pressure allows air to leave, then the flap can > > move outwards (to allow...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:25:47 -0400
  ...exclusively on skylights and windows spent a great deal of time, > effort, and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges...
• 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: Where's the water coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:13:40 -0500
  ...part at the rear. In a heavy rain I can see a bead of water on top of the window seal, then it drips...