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Re: interior smells like exhaust...
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:36:00 -0400
...Bill M collum_westy@YAHOO.COM wrote: >This sounds more like a failed rear hatch seal or >engine cover seal. > >Mike >'84 GL >'85...
Re: Body Panel Seams Cracked?
Historical mailing list - Deaner K. Lawless Jr.
Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:34:31 -0400
...The next time I gouged out the cracked seam sealer and replaced it with 3M' s Seam Sealer. Don't remember the product number...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:05:07 -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: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:58:45 -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: Is the Type2 list down?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:39:35 -0500
...I made a template to add sheetmetal to Type 1 rear engine tin to (mostly) fill the gap in a later Bay-window body...
Cabinetry and tint - the bane of my existence?
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Thu, 5 Mar 1998 15:36:20 -0600
...I want to tint my windows in my van (Texas is no fun in the summer) but am having a problem with all that...
FYI - eurovan mirror on a VANAGON for those of you with westys or overhead A/C
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Sep 2002 13:44:22 EDT
...on my '84 wolfsburg vanagon w/ the overhead mounted a/c evaporator, i could barely see out of the back window (my ac is...
Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Tue, 15 May 2001 18:29:35 -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...
Re: windshield replacement - sealant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Wed, 19 May 2004 08:00:29 -0700
...More specifically, windshield, side windows, and rear lid glass. Page 64.3. I replaced my windshield a while ago and used 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive...
Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
...COM> > wrote: > > > > I think the seal you have is for the rear wheel bearings. > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > Sent from Windows Mail > > > > > > From: Michael Magnani > Sent: ‎Sunday...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:06:19 -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...
FS: 1990 Vanagon Carat - Capitola, CA
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:43:45 EDT
...All new front door window seals. Headlight relay kit with high watt headlight bulbs and Lexan covers. Daytime running headlight kit. Dual battery with...
Re: Curtain Kits
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 09:08:50 -0600
...line up with the screws that are already there for the rear window defroster ground wires ... it just makes it easier to NOT have...
Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:42:40 -0500
...exclusively on skylights and windows spent a great deal of time, > > effort, and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges...
Re: why are these plugs here?
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:36:47 -0800
...Now, why do I have > water and mudd in the bottom of this panel to begin with? My window seal > are all brand new...
87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:54:25 -0700
...new windsheild and seal all new non chrome seals for the whole van 2 rear side vent windows ( they started using these in 88...
Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:46:12 -0400
...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: What is that strip?
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:20:07 -0400
...0571-1.jpg > > shows a picture of the trim around the rear window. > > Mellow Yellow has the same trim, that faded orange-ish strip...
Re: Cheap front door speakers sound Great!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:15:11 -0700
...Edward **************************************************************************************************** I can now tell you the "Tite Seal" I bought does not work.� It is sold as window flashing.� I put it inside...
Syncro update - body work
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:53:04 -0700
...I also wanted to drop off some window and door seals, mud flaps, etc, for the post painting reinstall. He wanted to get an...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 18:57:00 -0700
...window to >>>>> see if that stops the noise. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ralph Meyermann wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows...
Ultra-Quiet, Solid 1976 For Sale
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Sep 1998 23:27:22 EDT
...sealant. Re-upholstered interior: Luxurious cloth upholstery throughout, durable matching loop carpeting, curtains for all windows, original (re-stuffed) front seats, pristine original rear...
Re: fuzzy door vent bezels
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 6 May 2003 11:50:57 -0700
...up the 'B' pillar and to the vents in the rear, above the windows. If you have a Westy, the left side may be...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 5 May 2002 15:40:29 -0700
...I've > >pulled > >windows from other cars but not sliders. Should I cut the seal and > >pop them > >out or just press from the...
Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:29:51 -0400
...my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice piece > of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from GoWesty...
Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mike
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:47 -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...
Re: Heater knee bar cross beam
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:36:03 -0400
...In (some year prior to '89) they installed exhaust vents along the after edges of the rear windows, and taped over the exhaust hole...
Stroke of Good Luck!
Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
Mon, 20 Oct 1997 22:22:42 -0500
...Well, interesting news about my recently acquired Carat.... :-} new rebuilt heads(installed by the owner who IS a mechanic) new rear main seal(ditto...
Re: Install rear hatch glass/which suction cup?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:34:59 -0400
...my rear hatch window this week. I have a nice piece >> of stock replacement glass from a donor and new rubber seal from GoWesty...
Re: 3rd brake light?
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:18 -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: One more try for advice- ilde and running problems
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:23:55 -0600
...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: mystery vents
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:14:12 -0700
...ventilation via exhaust ducts in the rear windows just forward of the D pillars. An additional rubber seal in the front door edge blocks...
Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
...The ECU is under the rear seat in the stock VW position. New OEM timing belt, idlers and seals plus thermostat during conversion. The...
Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:41:14 -0500
...coolant hoses changed, new paint (but not with windows out so theres some rust near the window seals. This year Rear brake lines were...
FS: 86 Syncro $4200, in RI
Historical mailing list - Drew Jenkins
Sun, 24 May 1998 17:11:50 -0400
...Battery Rear Brake Shoes New MXL Reinforced tires New Bosch starter New front shocks new rear shocks new rear axles, bearings and seals 10...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:04:38 -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: Insulation
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:06:35 -0700
...In Germany there are actual double acrylic windows available for the vanagon (all the rear windows). They come in fixed, slider or vent type...
Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
...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: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
...Front bumper needs some work, Rear bumper just straightened/painted from recent rear end accident (minor damage), 2 rust spots in window seal/seam...
FS: 87 synchro
Historical mailing list - Kumar, Deepak
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:57:39 -0700
...clutch, roof seal, computer replaced, front blower replaced. Pioneer stereo with 6 CD changer. air conditioning, power windows/locks/steering, tinted windows (can you...
Re: 82 diesel damp interior
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:28:59 -0800
...First thing is replace the front and rear hatch window seals along with antenna entry, they are the major problems after 30 years. Next...
Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:07:54 -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...
Re: do you know your vanagon is rusting away?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:46:47 -0700
...rear seat (from water from the reservoir leaking/spilling) Inside the front, fresh-air air-scoop. Under ALL of the window rubber seals. Top...
Re: Door vents
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 04:56:49 EDT
...It's probably because NOT ALL Buses 68-79 and Vanagons thru 1987 have Air Conditioning (& 88-91's using those Rear Side Window...
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
...It has one power window and one manual window door. Wires hanging out are to run window. It has not run in 3 years...
FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
...Front bumper needs some work, Rear bumper just straightened/painted from recent rear end accident (minor damage), 2 rust areas in window seal/seam...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sat, 4 May 2002 20:39:06 -0700
...I've <DIV></DIV>>pulled <DIV></DIV>>windows from other cars but not sliders. Should I cut the seal and <DIV></DIV...
1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:46:52 -0800
...rear, (May 2000) * New Curtains, (May 2000) * Limo-Tint Glass on all rear Windows, (May 2000) * 40 Channel RadioShack CB Radio, * New Rubber Seal...
FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
...to rain gutter) snap in rear hatch mosquito net new rear hatch struts (installed this week) new seal around pop-top personalized vanity license...
Re: Painting tip--leave your window rubber in place and still get a perfect job
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:28:52 -0700
...Personally, I have very little issue with reinstalling the left rear window on a Westy (with cabinets in place). There are a few tips...
Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:37:11 -0500
...exclusively on skylights and windows spent a great deal of time, effort, and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges...
Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:34:00 -0500
...exclusively on skylights and windows spent a great deal of time, > > effort, and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges...
Re: Winshield gasket
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:02:46 -0800
...My rear window has no trim and the rest do. As they get replaced >> for any reason I’ll stop having the trim and...
Re: Getting ready to paint
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:49:22 -0500
...media make it into the bell housing, then to my rear main seal... > > Also, I did what you are planning, replaced nearly all the...
Re: Wind Noises 'round the doors
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:21:32 -0700
...trim around the rear of > the door openings also appears to be in good condition. It's possible > that new seals are thicker -- can...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - M Williams
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 16:09:14 EDT
...But much worse, is the lack of a good seal around the sides of the main pop top. Whenever the front windows are down...
Rebooting a idle 87 vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:01:20 -0500
...coolant hoses changed, new paint (but not with windows out so theres some rust near the window seals. This year Rear brake lines were...
Re: bus depot window gaskets
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:29:44 -0400
...one seal apart to see if it could be made to fit the rear window. I should note that since the seal has been...
Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:52:45 -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...
Am I asking too much for my van?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:58:00 -0700
...Front bumper needs some work, Rear bumper just straightened/painted from recent rear end accident (minor damage), 2 rust areas in window seal/seam...