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• Re: Windshield wiper modification
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 07:40:54 EST
  In a message dated 3/27/00 8:26:36 PM, tincat@RELAYPOINT.NET writes: << I believe the nozzles from a Volvo will fit...
• I want a Dash Console?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 20:13:41 -0500
  ...and was wondering if this would fit with little to no modification. Are their any similar dash consoles available from other vendors? Any help...
• CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:52:45 -0600
  ...lights at a junkyard that fit in the vanagon without major modification? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks! Andrew Fox 86 Westy Ft. Collins CO
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:44:23 -0700
  Scroll down to an interesting modification. http://www.autobahn.mb.ca/~rrh/Westy%20Mods.htm William > There is roughtly no air flow in the...
• Auto trans governor mod, video, making a quite open intake.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 01:46:32 -0400
  ...some more material at my site on the following issues: 1. Modification of the automatic transmission governor for higher shifts and performance testing/video...
• Re: Faucet modification
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:51:10 -0700
  ...Faucet modification Here are 2 pictures of my $15 fix to my leaking faucet. The new faucet is a kitchen sink spray hose from...
• Re: Modification, Battery box, bottom
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 8 Feb 2017 16:51:04 -0800
  I'd like to have the time to build some, but alas I have zero free time since the heater business has grown so...
• Re: Pulled out my stock fridge - now my faucet doesn't work...??
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 08:51:57 -0700
  FWIW Waeco makes a side sliding track on which it's top loading 12V fridge can mount, so with a LOT of cabinet modification...
• Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - David Ricketts
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 14:14:11 -0400
  ...Are you getting it with a conversion or modifications or stock. I am dripping along at 16 mpg, with a motor that doesn't...
• Re: Bus Depot's Door Screen
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 05:03:28 -0700
  ...With my simple modification, you simply slide the mosquito screen open & closed, quickly, no snaps! Quick & easy access in & out. And the whole project...
• square headlights
  Historical mailing list - 86 Westfalia
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:52:54 -0300
  ...How is that going? What were the modifications that you made? I have been unsucessful in searching the archive. I don't think I...
• Re: Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 14:43:22 EST
  ...they're 4x108, in any case not going to fit without modification... >> yep. they are missing that critical 5th lughole. = ) not impossible to modify...
• Thinking of selling the van...Anyone Interested in So Cal area?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 14:55:50 -0800
  ...1990 White 2.1 L motor with some modifications, intake, exhaust, ignition, and ratio rockers... 4spd tranny 16" Ronal R28 Wheels Grey Cloth/Grey...
• Re: What's wrong with my VW? Friday
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 00:27:42 -0500
  ...You have to decide how much you can trust the person who designed and performed the modification. This even applies (though not as severely...
• Re: faux Audi Quattro?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 18:41:11 -0700
  ...my electronic leash > On Aug 4, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Stephen Engel <sengel543@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Would the sliding door modification be impossible?
• Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 96 22:26 CDT
  ...It won't fit into a stock VW without modification but it >is a really cool piece. I build the differentials for Mike and...
• Re: scirocco engine
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 13:52:37 -0700
  ...if so how serious are > necessary modifications? > > > > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit > http://www.msn.com > _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo...
• leaky rear heaters
  Historical mailing list - Tim Root
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:06:51 EST
  ...Somebody (sorry I can't remember who right now) told me that a VW Rabbit heater core will fit with a slight modification to...
• Re: Heat in an air-cooled Syncro (long, boring, self-involved)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 17 May 2000 08:41:36 -0400
  ...It would work with less modification of your dash. Jay '85 Westy '65 Corvair
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 11:04:31 -0600
  makes me wonder if you have the "front" table in the "rear". I don't know if the pipe/tube of the front is...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - sam.cooks
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:21:27 -0500
  Adam, Attached are numerous posts culled from the archives that discuss the modifications made to the WBX 2.1 by Robert Lilley to increase...
• Re: Microwave in the cabinet under the sink
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:02:09 -0400
  ...Cheers, Doug On 8/25/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > Just searching eBay and I came across this interesting modification. > Its a...
• Re: Hand-held tach use with Digifant
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 21:46:37 EDT
  ...The simple modification is shown in the >Bentley >on page 24.11 using parallel resistors at the signal input. > >However this modification (for AFC...
• Re: AC does loses freon
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 09:09:49 -0700
  ...I gather that the conversion to 134a can be made without major component modification. Going to freeze 12 required no modifications. I am tempted...
• Sunroof - A/C
  Historical mailing list - Steve Drier.
  Sat, 14 May 2011 23:37:51 -0400
  ...My question is has anybody done or seen this type of modification. Steve
• Suspension Modifications - 86 thru 91
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 06:38:16 -0800
  Hi all, Does anyone know if the factory modified/changed the front or rear suspension on Westy's from 86 thru 91 (2WD)? I...
• Re: Vanagon interior mods
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 09:10:03 -0800
  At 02:58 PM 11/2/98 -0800, you wrote: >A year or so ago I found a list of modifications someone had made...
• Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 15:38:57 EST
  ...I applaud you for having the resources to do the modifications that some of us can only wish for. BenT San Francisco
• Passat Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 11:08:13 -0500
  Are the Passat wheels OK for the Westy's weight? Do they fit with no modification? Back spacing OK? The steel wheels would be...
• South African quad headlight grill
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:17:42 -0800
  Does anyone have any experience with the SA grill sold at vanagain.com? I am finally correcting the 'body modification' that I did to...
• Re: I hate military time. . .
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:25:47 -0400
  ...It should be fairly simple to reverse the modification. It's something along the lines of adding or removing a jumper wire from the...
• Re: 1982 Diesel Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 14:39:21 -0600
  If anybody has the exact Modification I would like to know more about what is involved!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Snow" <mwsnow@home.com...
• Re: Interior Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 13 Aug 2011 12:09:43 -0500
  ...Interior Modifications > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Saturday, August 13, 2011, 11:09 AM > > I'm thinking about some mods to my cabinetry...
• van tents
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 05:52:28 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone know anything about this tent ? Can it be attached to the side of a Vanagon ? Maybe with some modifications ? I will try...
• Head rest tip.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 22:47:59 +0200
  ...Only modification needed is that the slots for the height are in the front, so you have to cut new in the back. Maybe...
• Digifant hand-held tach connections
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:40:35 -0500
  ...However the Bentley shows a connection modification for AFC electronic ignition that allows a hand-held tach to read accurately. Does anyone know how...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:41:33 -0700
  I had a look at my spare door lock, 90-91, to by pass this feature trim off , a la dremel, the end of...
• Boring out Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 22:48:54 -0500
  ...over bore cylinders with matching pistons and rings 4) What changes/modifications are necessary to install small block chevy pistons, rods in a WBX...
• turbo?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 13:07:45 -0400
  ...long turbo owner and seeing how they have made kits and modifications for every engine out there, I'm wondering if anyone has ever...
• Re; adding back lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 22:41:57 EST
  ...I have to dig in my spares box and I am going to see if this is possible with as little modification as possible...
• rear cabinent in carats, weekenders . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:27:00 -0700
  My understanding is that there was a rear cabinent sold for carats that worked with the AC ducts (with modification to the duct pillar...
• Re: Converting 2WD to Syncro
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:50:24 -0700
  ...Mark Tom Forhan wrote: > There are full blow-by-blow instructions over on the syncro yahoo group in the files section under modifications. Larry...
• Re: Minor fridge mods addendum
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:13:37 -0400
  ...The modification I made was to remove the open section of fins and replaced them with a section of cast aluminum cooling fins from...
• Re: Can I replace my back seats of 84 van with newer seats?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sanner
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 14:29:13 -0800
  ...Are they interchangeable with no >modifications? I also want to change out my back bench with a week-ender >back seat. Is this possible...
• pop top / high top compromise modification
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Sun, 11 May 2003 15:04:49 -0400
  ...Has anyone else thought about or done this type of modification? Any constructive criticism would be appreciated. Mike Kozak - the hunchback of westfalia 87...
• Seat change?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:24:43 -0800
  Someone the other day was asking me if I know which car's seat would fit into a Vanagon without any modification. And I...
• Time for a new Radio, Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - KK AL
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:42:05 -0700
  ...when we can listen to NPR podcasts and needs to fit without any modifications and, of course, good specks.. Does anyone have any recommendations?
• Using diesel pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 22 May 2010 13:44:35 -0400
  ...Can anyone confirm that they've done this, and that it didn't require modification to the flywheel? I've seen a few old...
• Re: Need help with LEFT mud flap (REBUILD IT!!)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:55:42 -0700
  ...I have it posted http://kokopellisgarden.com/vw/ click on other modifications, then on mud flaps Let me know if you need more info...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:42:12 EST
  In a message dated 1/14/01 4:35:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Has anyone ever modified thier...
• Re: FOR SALE: Schleswig Coachwerks Vanagon Cabriolet
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 00:45:05 EST
  ...The modifications were done to the van so that the passengers could better observe overhead military jets. >> Yes, Stan wants one. Gives new meaning...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:09:30 -0500
  I have two simple modifications on my '84 that save much grief: 1) Bosch WR-1 starter relay; and 2) Kennedy Engineering radiator bleeding...
• RE: More on propane tanks, a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Wed, 9 Jul 97 22:38:58 UT
  ...This may have resulted in a change to smaller diameter tanks to avoid more costly modifications. Propane dealers are paying more attention to "per...
• Re: WTB 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 May 2002 11:40:17 -0400
  ...They do not require any modifications and since they were made to fit the Vanagon they will take the load of the van, etc...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 28 May 2011 19:00:24 -0700
  ...wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you > the most pleasure...
• Re: WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:56:50 +1200
  ...Perfect for those who want to perform this >modification. Actually, someone alse posted the idea yesterday, but I like it. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New...
• Oil filler ? - 1984
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 16:04:25 -0400
  ...Indeed, some PO modified the top part to fit the bottom part, but modification is failing. Mating surface of the top of the lower...
• Re: Westy outside shower, open rear door from inside the van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:30:56 -0600
  ...I would make a similar modification to my > Westy if the cost were relatively low. How much did the faucet cost you? > > - Ron Salmon...
• AAA What's the best starting battery for my Westie Camper?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ham
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:31:33 -0400
  ...I don't want to do modifications to the battery compartment either. I don't mind spending a bit more for a good battery...
• Re: Tiico and California Smog
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 12:20:16 -0500
  On Sun, 3 Nov 2002, Tom Cullen wrote: > Your friends really should have researched CARB exemptions before doing > any modifications. Their van may either...