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• Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 23:51:53 -0300
  ...It > does have the round headlights. > > 7. Position 11 for the assembly plant it was made at should be right > showing as Graz Austria...
• Re: very likely people have already seen this vanagon for sale .. his is my first real sitdown time with email since wednesday of last week so i hope you can forgive my tardy post
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:55:09 -0800
  Euro vanagons continued with round headlights I believe, and did not switch over to rectangulars in 86 as North American models do. The don...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 11:29:46 -0500
  ...I wonder what the variable is? I drive with my upgraded headlights on :) Jeff 85 Westfalia. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2019...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:59 -0700
  ...Except When I turn the headlights on (no light is there) and then switch to the Hi Beam, which would not stay now as...
• Re: 1987 Syncro Cooling Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
  Sat, 3 May 2014 12:08:41 -0700
  ...It looks like a green roll of quarters and lives > > behind the drivers side headlight assembly. It can be easily > > replaced. Let me know...
• Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:23:46 -0700
  ...between the van body and the seal for the tail light assembly. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X6rxG64LRRPtuWtYLEaVC7Y2X2dj5Dya Hope this is helpful. Regards...
• '85 Vanagon Westfalia for sale (somewhat long)
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 23:25:02 -0600
  ...I also have all the shifter stuff, new flywheel, pedal assembly and associated parts, CV's & drive axles, etc. I also picked up a...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 00:20:16 -0700
  ...It was a while back, but IIRC, I hadn't lubed anything beyond the bushings at time of assembly. Bad move. D-oh! The...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:19:45 -0800
  ...and they continued round headlights in europe in some models too I believe. 10th position of the VIN ..that letter..that's the year...
• Re: Crunch, I hit a deer
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 00:18:45 -0800
  ...COMPLETE LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT MOUNTING > >> ASSEMBLY, OUTSIDE LENS NEEDED ONLY. > >> > >> Please e me with what you have, the condition and the price. > >> > >> Regards. > >> Clarence...
• Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:52 -0700
  ...And I > suspect that the reason that you don't find it in parts listing is > because it part of an assembly. Just like...
• Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 19:21:49 -0700
  ...It > does have the round headlights. > > 7. Position 11 for the assembly plant it was made at should be right > showing as Graz Austria...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:23:58 -0400
  ...Except When I turn the headlights on (no light is there) > and > then switch to the Hi Beam, which would not stay now as...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 13:44:11 -0400
  ...I > wonder what the variable is? > > I drive with my upgraded headlights on :) > > Jeff > 85 Westfalia. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 2, 2019...
• Re: Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 06:35:17 -0500
  ...the factory main harness. > remove the instrument cluster .. > remove the left headlight assembly ..the whole thing .. > then run your wires from dash area through...
• Re: Headlamp adjusters
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 01:20:20 -0500
  ...of >> the Low Beam. >> >> Top Outside Adjuster Assembly: >> >> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-headlight-adjusters/low-beam-adjuster-assy-top-outside...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:11:37 -0600
  ...I believe round headlight rabbits are german made in that era. and the square headlight ones are the ones made in Pennsylvania. even the...
• Re: Noisy bearing (?) on front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 00:46:08 -0900
  John, Another list member recently inquired about how to access his heater assembly and I am revising the instructions that someone previously posted to...
• Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 10:00:12 -1000
  ...1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also intake manifold. 1.9L Waterboxer flywheel Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes, collector, cat...
• Re: HELP ;)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:11:02 -0700
  ...it's not hard to remove the connector from the back of the ignition lock assembly, and plug on another ignition switch, and turn...
• Re: Carry spare ECU? What else?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:04:12 -0700
  ...Here is my basic list: > > ECU (2.1) > alternator brush/reg assembly > headlight switch > ignition switch > fuel filter > cap and rotor > alternator belt > quart...
• South Africa report
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:46:50 -0800
  ...I saw many of the SA Vanagons with a metal assembly that protects the front bumper. Took pictures of them, too. I briefly stopped...
• Re: Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 15 Nov 2014 09:31:49 -0800
  ...the factory main harness. > remove the instrument cluster .. > remove the left headlight assembly ..the whole thing .. > then run your wires from dash area through...
• Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:13:12 -0400
  ...However how many of us pull our driver's side headlight assembly off to look at this beast? No one of course. I just...
• Re: Friday Philosophy: On Previous Owners
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:26:44 -0800
  ...Maybe some were road side fixes, like the honkin big Robertson screw wedged up against a headlight "ring". I see those as a "no...
• Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:01:30 -0600
  ...between the van body and the seal for the tail light assembly. > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X6rxG64LRRPtuWtYLEaVC7Y2X2dj5Dya > > Hope this is helpful. > > Regards...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:35:42 -0500
  ...Both headlights have lost their lens as the glue melts in the equator heat. The the master door lock control has broken one side...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:55 -0700
  ...Except When I turn the headlights on (no light is there) and > then switch to the Hi Beam, which would not stay now as...
• Cleaning inside of Headlamps- Strange Procedures and Incantations (Longish)
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:59:27 -0700
  A final report, from my humble perspective, for those interested in cleaning later model vans with the permanent headlamp lens/reflector assembly. I opted...
• Re: New Member Intro and Air Flow/Vent Q
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Jul 2004 10:24:36 -0500
  ...You can take a screwdriver and remove the headlight mask/grille assembly and see the air intake, I THINK. someone can verify. You probably...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:52:24 -0700
  ...headlight switch ignition switch regulator/brush assembly for alternator belt for water pump/alternator fuel filter ECU, tested Also should have for traveling: volt...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:38:10 -0700
  ...Picked up new wiper shaft assembly, but am still waiting on bushings for brake pedal. Brake pedal bushings?? I should know better. What started...
• Re: HELP ;)
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:21:26 -0700
  ...to remove the connector from the back of the ignition > lock assembly, and plug on another ignition switch, and turn it with > a screw...
• Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 15 May 2012 09:37:36 -0700
  ...And I > suspect that the reason that you don't find it in parts listing is > because it part of an assembly. Just like...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:20:24 -0700
  Hi Neil, I have a pedal assembly out of a syncro that I removed for worn clevis pin hole.. 'one of these days' I...
• Re: Minimum spares kit. Was: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:52:13 -0500
  ...I think all regular Vanagon drivers should > know how to install them too. > > headlight switch > ignition switch > regulator/brush assembly for alternator > belt for...
• I'm back . . .
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 13:08:56 -0700
  ...I need a complete skylight assembly and all three utility connections. How are GoWesty's? Or should I go with the Skylight Guy and...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:38:53 -0700
  ...Except When I turn the headlights on (no light is there) and >> then switch to the Hi Beam, which would not stay now as...
• electrical plumbing- was dash gremlins
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:49:45 -0800
  ...light started working for >>> no apparent reason as long as the headlights were off. If they were >>> on, no turn signal indicator light. >>> >>> Sooooo...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 15:51:33 -0700
  ...Picked up new wiper shaft assembly, but am still waiting on bushings for brake pedal. Brake pedal bushings?? I should know better. What started...
• Re: Electric problem in 2.1l
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:21:59 -0700
  ...Except When I turn the headlights on (no light is there) and >>> then switch to the Hi Beam, which would not stay now as...
• Re: Trailer hitch, other Parts For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:01:37 -1000
  ...Excellent condition. > > 1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also intake > manifold. > > 1.9L Waterboxer flywheel > > Exhaust parts-- 1.9 crossover pipes...
• Hello out there!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:03:46 -0800
  ...side mirror -The '88 front has square headlights, and I only have the passenger side assembly -I'll give the new pieces (tan and...
• well, that was special. MN to NJ long version.
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 22:55:25 -0500
  ...From the front end assembly, to the drive shaft alignment, to the clutch slave cylinder leak to the motor problems. Another big thanks is...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 17:49:21 -0700
  ...Picked up new wiper shaft > assembly, but am still waiting on bushings for brake pedal. > > Brake pedal bushings?? > > I should know better. What started...
• Charge control 2 (Q&A) (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 16:42:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The controller schematic, pc-board layout, assembly and adjustment instructions are found in Part 5 of my series 'The Portable Pakratt' (subtitled 'Emergency Power...
• Re: Hello out there!
  Historical mailing list - t
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 23:49:35 -0800
  ...side mirror > -The '88 front has square headlights, and I only have the passenger > side assembly > -I'll give the new pieces (tan and...
• Re: recommend good shop- Oceanside(san diego) CA?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:21:03 -0700
  ...As I did so, I discovered one horrible lazy, thoughtless cost-cutting monkey-boy mess of mis-matched parts, stripped bolts, and desultory assembly...
• the 6->12 volt conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sat, 07 Oct 1995 14:27:51 -0600
  ...headlights, coil, turnsignal/emergency flasher unit, all the other light bulbs, battery, voltage regulator. - The 6 volt horn will last a while, but will...
• 13 Busses in Ecology Junk Yard (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Fraser
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:58:32 -0800
  ...brake lite assembly intact, dash gone Row: 8 Date in Yard: 12-10-99 Year: 81 Vin: 7751 Color: blue/white General Condition: covered...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:55:38 -0400
  ...However how many of us pull our driver's side headlight > assembly off to look at this beast? No one of course. I just...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Air pressure gauge Compression gauge Voltmeter Ammeter Headlight aiming device Track gauge Air gun and hose Brush Mobile oil dispenser Grease pistol ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:15:31 -0400
  ...However how many of us pull our driver's side headlight > assembly off to look at this beast? No one of course. I just...
• 7" round E-Code lights for your SA Grill or pre-'86 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 2 May 2002 18:10:51 -0700
  ...There are three parts in the assembly, which is available at VW dealers. Rocker Switch 251 941 535 16.27 Bulb holder 141 957...
• Re: 13 Busses in Ecology Junk Yard (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:21:28 -0500
  ...brake lite assembly intact, dash gone Row: 8 Date in Yard: 12-10-99 Year: 81 Vin: 7751 Color: blue/white General Condition: covered...
• VW Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:13:21 GMT
  ...Beetle headlight assembly complete 6014 1 Headlight 12 V. round 211 957 801F 1 Speedo cable Bus 1968- 8 Non-resistor spark-plug wire...
• Re: Resurrect the Vanagon? Letter Writing Campaign?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 02:04:05 EDT
  ...of course, imagine that! Just because their first attempt at American assembly plants, that Rabbit plant in Pennsylvania, was a dud doesn't mean...
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 21:47:59 GMT
  ...Beetle headlight assembly complete 6014 1 Headlight 12 V. round 211 957 801F 1 Speedo cable Bus 1968- 8 Non-resistor spark-plug wire...
• Re: Attn: Electrical Gurus! (I searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 01:55:45 -0400
  ...Picked up new wiper shaft >>> assembly, but am still waiting on bushings for brake pedal. >>> >>> ................ >> >> > > >
• VW parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Lippman
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 21:08:09 GMT
  ...Beetle headlight assembly complete 6014 1 Headlight 12 V. round 211 957 801F 1 Speedo cable Bus 1968- 8 Non-resistor spark-plug wire...