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• Re: Vanagon CV Joint Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:42:54 -0800
  ...ve had only one strip out where the tool engages, versus many dozens of the 6 point allen ones - those strip out pretty easily...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 00:37:41 -0500
  ah, but Derek, what does it say in the manual? Don't tease us with a title without a table of contents. Ch '89...
• align bore aircooled
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:35:10 -0600
  ...are align bores mandatory, or is there a way for me to check the straightness of the case. it's been many a year...
• FS parts van, 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:19:17 -0400
  ...As I already mentioned, the body is rough, it has seen many salty Michigan winters. The interior is in decent shape mostly in tact...
• Re: Vacuum
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:00:53 -0600
  Usually source is somewhere on intake manifold between throttle body and cylinder heads, it powers the brake booster and probably a few other components...
• California '83 4-speed Vanagon for $400
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 13:32:02 -0600
  ...Manual Transmission 83 VW Vanagon, body has some dings but look good, motor did run but need's rebuild or changed, selling as is...
• Re: Westy -- Little Brown Caps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:28:59 EST
  ...how many do u need? ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID...
• 82 westy value possible sale?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 17:13:23 -0600
  ...van against something, so that side is not perfect as the body man didn't do a very good job but it is presentable...
• Re: Vgon Crash Tests
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 12:41:28 -0800
  ...van crash your body would still be largely in one piece, whereas with a lower vehicle you get the jayne mansfield effect. > >> From historic...
• Re: Rusted out front valance (apron?) source
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:49:32 -0400
  ...The front body panel benither the headlists on the driver's > side is rusted through. My body man says he can repair it but...
• FS 78-83 Air Cooled FI Systems (2)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:05:02 -0500
  ...Air Flow sensor Part #071.129.967 Air Metering Body (throttle body) Air distribution manifold with cold start valve Part # 0.280.170.026...
• Rust Demons
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:27:26 -0400
  ...Having fatigued my brain at this point, in what passed for thought I managed to insert my thumb betwixt the body of the truck...
• Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 07:57:12 -0800
  ...manual on this that the Bus Depot sells............any > info on how to do this correctly? > > I have a westy with a horrible body...
• Re: Tiico Out of business!!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:05:03 -0800
  ...Deposits remain non-refundable. > Many thanks go out to over 2000 owners that have supported TiiCo for the > past 9 years as well as...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:35:00 -0700
  ...But then again, there's so many products to lubricate things on the market, maybe a non destructive product exsists?? From what I've...
• For Sale: '89 vanagon Carat weekender and '80 Westy and '84 Sunroof van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:20:52 EST
  ...nice body and interior..alloys, cruise, power windows, power mirrors, power doorlocks, jumpseats, flip out side table, sofabed, a/c, auto, 2.1L wbx...
• Re: Lever on Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 07:17:32 -0700
  I thought same, but man that is a real kludge isn't it? Alistair > On Jun 14, 2014, at 7:15 AM, Karl Wolz...
• Re: Nasty intake pics
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:29:58 -0400
  ...Most likely the center manifold, throttle body and rubber boot are likewise contaminated. Probably a problem with the crankcase ventilation tower. Ken Lewis http...
• FS: Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 19 Mar 1997 19:09:09 -0800
  ...that lower body armor), pop top, full length rear bench seat plus two additional rear-facing seats, A/C, 85K miles, manual transmission. No...
• Transmission Main Shaft! Help
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:02:10 EST
  Volks, Getting quite frustrated with the simplistic instructions in the Bentley manual, i.e, remove circlip, slide reverse gear back unscrew shaft. I have...
• Radio Code for original Heidelberg VW Radio
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 12:53:11 -0800
  Does anyone have the instructions handy for decoding the original radio? I forgot that when my van was in the body shop they would...
• 85' parts van questions (yes one is about tires! --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:27:50 -0800
  ...This for a 85 Vanagon. (Transporter model) Do most 1985 body/suspension/steering parts swap into 81-85 Vanagons? Will the stock steel coolant...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:38:09 -0600
  ...Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > > > > Hi Volks: > > > > There are important developments in autobody technology that make it much > > simpler to do body repairs...
• Re: valve body pictures- This is different from the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:49:58 -0800
  ...The norder of supersession was in this manner to the final assembly: 090 325 032 A (Trans # NH 01102 [Oct 10 1982) to end...
• From the Twin Cities (MN) Volkswagen Club Newsletter........
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 15:21:19 EDT
  ...Auto - Fall VW Sale '72 Bus, good body, no engine 0 $395. '71 Pop-top Camper, rebuilt engine, good runner, partially disassembled inside and...
• Re: Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:16:52 -0700
  ...The body of the gas > cap is plastic. After a few years, the wafers in the lock wear grooves in > the plastic body. In...
• Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 01:34:53 -0500
  ...You can have a color spectrometer match the color on the car, but why? - A good body man can fade/sand the new paint...
• Re: Frydae - For VW Oldtimers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 13:53:19 -0600
  ...This includes virtually all body parts, many interior parts, and > some mechanical parts. Of course mechanical parts that are common to Bugs > and Buses...
• Re: Take A Look At This One
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 15 May 2012 22:49:01 -0700
  ...that the Carat body? With the full length side skirts. I thought those were all autos (but the ad says manual). > > May 15, 2012...
• Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 25 May 2004 18:18:12 EDT
  ...Phil, I just used the two bolt hole that my manual mirrors used to bolt to, and left the third hole empty rather than...
• Re: 86 Drivetrain Into 82 Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 20:00:55 +1000
  ...Basically it just has the interior, glass, brakes, manual steering, and some of the clutch hydraulics. Because the body was dented, I was going...
• FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:42:44 -0700
  ...No rust except small surface rust at the fender well body damage. Interior is in excellent condition with no tears or stains. Bentley Manual...
• Re: [vanagon] WTB: Used Front door molding from late vanagon
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 11:41:42 -0400
  Ron, Find a manufucture of rubber products and have it made. This would sell like hot cakes to older Vannagon owners, as a good...
• Re: German VW Camper websites
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 10:23:24 -0800
  ...But it is a >VW) It looks like the American RVs with the chevy or ford van cabs, only the >RV body on this...
• Re: POR-15????
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 01:23:31 EST
  ...I am about to tackle some body work and wanted to try POR-15.. I have > been to every paint store and every auto...
• tire rims
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 17:51:02 -0600
  I know this topic has been done many times before but here we go again. I noticed in the archives that some people use...
• Sprinters and the likes...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 13 Dec 2003 09:11:44 -0800
  ...many had different manufacturers logo on it. Like Peugeot, Fiat, VW, Mercedes, and I think Citroen too. They either use the same body and...
• Re: '93 Eurovan auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 08:58:39 -0800
  ...It constantly shifts in city traffic and the valves eventually pound out the valve body. Go Westy admits they are problematic even after rebuilding...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:48:20 +1300
  ...Vanagon use question</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>On 10/8/05, Andrew Grebneff &lt;<a href="mailto:andrew.grebneff...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Oct 2004 to 9 Oct 2004 - Special issue (#2004-977)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 13:55:41 -0500
  ...I think with that much body damage, the one you are looking at on Samba is a bit steep. I think you your estimate...
• Re: 1990/91 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 21:58:40 -0500
  ...Power mirrors, manual windows and door locks. The top is in excellent condition. Now... the bad: She needs paint and bodywork. My local bodyshop...
• Re: Front door hinge pin update
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Thu, 21 May 2015 21:36:01 -0700
  ...now. >> What I did manage to do was to insert two washers between the door >> hinge and the body part that the hinge is...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:40:42 -0700
  ...I was thinking I might remove the oil breather, alternator, coolant manifold if required. The engine runs but I might end up parting it...
• Re: Value of dead Syncro with good body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:23:16 +1200
  ...What year, color, does it have the diff lock, >power mirrors, air cond, how many miles, is it a Camper? Year, color, options, milage...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:09:09 -0700
  ...There is a pin coming out of the flap at the top along the body. There is a whole in the body of the...
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:49:38 EDT
  In a message dated 5/13/99 10:36:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mgajewski@MANVILLERUBBER.COM writes: << Could someone establish a company that...
• [Fwd: '86 syncro for sale]
  Historical mailing list - kati
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 18:30:08 -0800
  ...Has some body rust, mostly on seams, not much of it is beyond surface. The body has been banged up a bit, as well...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:01:34 -0700
  ...Then loosen the 2 bolts and nuts on the mud flap to body , press in mud flap pins into body and bushings so the...
• Re: Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:32:59 -0400
  ...break loose without removing the throttle body. Is that throttle cable attachment arrangement standard for a manual tranny? It looks nothing like what is...
• Re: vanagon and ham radio
  Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 20:48:04 -0400
  ...vanagon and ham radioMeier Michael wrote: > > > I've wondered before, how many uf us are double-punished. > > > > How many of us are bus-freaks...
• German parts Was: Rear Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 03:19:15 +0200
  ...auto dismantler, we sold new bodyparts for most German and Japanese car, from various non-OEM manufacturers. The body parts for Japanese cars were...
• Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 19:54:47 -0400
  Here are some pics of our trip to Burning Man for your enjoyment !<BR><BR><BR> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- function init() { var pageCount = document...
• Re: [Syncro] Old Man Emu Shocks -- Or Are They?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 22:12:35 -0700
  ...but it may be a different specification in the same body... > happens all the time... one manufacturer makes things for another... > > Bill
• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 4 May 1999 10:22:33 -0400
  ...One for body and interior. One for engine. one for misc and electrical. Cheers, MJS At 08:37 AM 5/4/99 -0400, David...
• FS in Pa: Rust-free Calif. '76 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Apr 1996 16:07:42
  ...In summary, this bus has a really solid body but needs someone to give it some mechanical attention. If you have the time & inclination...
• FS: '89 Wolfsburg(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:47:10 -0800
  ...2, yes two, 1989 Wolfsburgs, both white, both 4 speed manual transmissions, both have the one year only striped fabric interiors with grey dash...
• Tightening the Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:48:57 -0700
  I have developed a leak in the gasket/boot/rubber bit that goes between the throttle body (TB) and the air distribution manifold on...
• For Sale: 82 Westfalia camper (MN)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:06:42 -0500
  ...2.0l air-cooled, manual trans., runs great - 100psi+ compression all four cyl. Body in good condition (stored winters) except for rust under utility...
• 71 Crew Cab questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 16:19:23 -0500
  ...had VW Restorations in Manassas replace the inner rocker panels, front and rear outriggers and jack points). The body is pretty rusted (outer rocker...
• '85 Vanagon GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Bennett
  Mon, 4 May 1998 08:45:48 -0400
  ...Too many projects forces sale. Will take $800 or best offer.