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Anyone have this problem with their radio?
Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 21:09:51 -0500
...lost my radio function. What I have discovered is when I press the eject button all the way in and hold this button in...
Need small parts
Historical mailing list - Sam P
Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:16:34 -0700
...Its function seems to be to hold the latch in position so that the sliding door part of the latching mechanism catches it to...
Re: Intermittent interior light problem
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 31 Jan 2003 08:28:26 -0600
...Give the bulb holders a little twist in their respective holders and it normally removes enough of the oxidation to render them functional. I...
Re: Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 15:40:28 -0800
...part of the strut and automatically locks in to place. It doesn't get simpler, cheaper or more functional than this design. Kelly Bauman...
Re: Anyone have this problem with their radio?
Historical mailing list - karl
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:27:49 -0400
...lost my radio > function. What I have discovered is when I press the eject button all the > way in and hold this button in...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:52:48 -0400
...I don't think the Van cafe holder would do the same function. The Van Cafe holder does seem to be nicely constructed. If...
Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Fri, 27 Mar 1998 21:19:44 -0500
...My 84 Westy is an auto and functions >very well. With the van upgraded to a 2.1 last year, I put about 22k...
Re: Back bench latch
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:42:53 -0400
...After your > experience maybe I’m better off! > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto > > > > On Aug 8, 2019, at 9:05 PM, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat...
Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:01:51 -0700
...of them ) the tightening screw has two functions.. one it sqeazes down on the filter to hold it in the clamp.. and it sqeazes...
Re: Sad transmission news
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:54:33 -0700
...My '87 also has an auto trans and when I purchased the vehicle, it was not functioning. Wouldn't not move forward at all...
Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:28:45 -0500
...automatic. Overall, >it's a good vehicle, but there are a few questions that I have. How does $2500 >for a dirty, but functional...
Expansion tank cap operation...
Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 19:09:07 -0400
...automatic. Overall, it's a good vehicle, but there are a few questions that I have. How does $2500 for a dirty, but functional...
Re: tilt steering column???
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 26 Sep 2001 23:14:11 +1200
...Not so much for the tilt function, > but because I want one with an automatic position on the lightswitch. > Toyota columns have coarse ratchets...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:28:09 -0700
...I don't think the Van cafe holder would do the same function. The Van Cafe holder does seem to be nicely constructed. If...
Aftermarket cruise control finally working!
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 17 May 2009 16:49:07 -0400
...I took it for a test drive and it finally holds! This made all the difference, as before it would always drop out and...
Re: Carat fluorescent fixture causes battery drain...
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 12 Sep 2004 13:42:26 -0700
At 3:13 PM -0500 9/12/04, ' ' wrote: >The fixture you mention is fused at the courtesy light lamp fuse holder. >You mentioned...
Re: plastic water
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 May 1996 16:22:31 -0700
...sprayer while holding my breath, then let it react for 15 minutes. Then a 10 minute water hose flush left it functionally as clean...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Aug 2003 - Special issue (#2003-795)
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 10:19:55 -0600
...On Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at 09:53 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:17:28 -0700 > From: Zoran...
Re: Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:15:06 -0800
...part of the strut and automatically locks in to >place. It doesn't get simpler, cheaper or more functional than this design. > >Kelly Bauman...
Re: Vanagon iPhone dock ideas
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 6 Feb 2011 17:49:21 -0400
...http://cgi.ebay.com/Ipod-Dock-and-Charger-Automobile-Cup-Holder-/280622168404?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item4156627954+ http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-659)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:07:57 -0700
...Jeff On Jun 28, 2007, at 5:43 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:25:36 -0700 > From: Stephen...
Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:22:40 -0400
...automatic. Overall, it's a good vehicle, but there are a few questions that I have. How does $2500 for a dirty, but functional...
Re: Question about hard start relay
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:54:51 +0000
...The hard start relay will not function properly in 1986-1991 Vanagon's with both Automatic Transmission and Factory Cruise Control due to a...
Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:51:25 -0400
...of them ) > > the tightening screw has two functions.. > one it sqeazes down on the filter to hold it in the clamp.. > and it sqeazes...
Two thumbs up [again] for Gary Lee - the Vanagon Rack Guy!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 20:18:06 -0700
...that holds a jack, shovel, axe, sand ramps and a 20L fuel can. Over a year later it still looks and functions great and...
Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 05:51:23 +0000
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 20:01:43 +0000
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Automatic trans and diff questions
Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
Tue, 22 May 2018 22:27:11 -0400
...Since about '10 I have had a '89 Blue Star auto. I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and manage the piston engine overhaul...
Re: FRIDAY: Regulations for VW savings books
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:04:09 -0500
...After the war, several surviving holders of the savings book filed suit against Volkswagen (and won by the way) to get their car's...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 22:19:59 -0800
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such > as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
86 Camper: Voltage light sending unit; fuel pressure emission test; for sale in California
Historical mailing list - Jesse Reynolds
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:06:44 -0700
Hi all, I am prepping my 1986 camper for sale. (If interested, see http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id...
'88 Vanagon Emmissions fix
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 15:16:10 -0800
...The injectors hold pressure with the engine off. Any ideas will be appreciated Eli Eli Melnick melnick@home.com Owner/Manager Start Auto Electric...
Re: Thoughts on the coming rear disc brakes from GW?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:36:10 -1000
...One kit I installed used a cable-operated brake caliper for the parking brake function .. which is done successfully on some cars with rear...
Re: Propane and refrigerator success
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:30:08 -0400
...in the same category as holding your >>> tongue just right. >>> >>> -- >>> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott >>> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, >>> Bend, Ore. >>> >>> On 06/26...
Digijet Idle Problems
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:46:57 -0700
85 westy/1.9L/automatic -- the engine drives great -- I was running TDC timing, but moved it to 5 BTDC and it seems happy...
Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:15:55 -0400
...of them ) >> >> the tightening screw has two functions.. >> one it sqeazes down on the filter to hold it in the clamp.. >> and it sqeazes...
Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
April 30, 1991
...components in reverse order * check rear 3-point belts for proper function --------------------------------------------------- Automatic rear 3-point | | | | seat belts, retrofit | | | | installation | Diag. | | Quality | (one side...
Re: Help...Brake Question
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Sat, 13 Apr 2002 09:48:13 -0700
...As was suggested before, rear brakes must be adjusted fully for the brakes to function normally. Auto adjusters may be malfunctioning which keeps the...
Re: Automatic trans and diff questions
Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
Wed, 23 May 2018 04:50:12 -0700
...They rebuilt my automatic (89 Van) and it’s doing great. Their number is 541-382-7723. They may have a unit on the...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 6 May 2016 15:49:02 -0400
...They are even round! > > The Spring kit is from Autozone. Note the hold down pins, clips, and springs > > fit. > > Backing plates very important. Bent...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 22:19:43 -0700
...I don't think the Van cafe holder would do > the same function. > > The Van Cafe holder does seem to be nicely constructed. > If...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Aug 2003 - Special issue (#2003-795)
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 16:53:39 -0400
...The brakes > > only hold marginally. > > > > I have removed both rear drums and watched the > > mechnaisms work as someone else pulled the handbrake. > > I have...
Anyone have a Nikon digital SLR for sale??
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:52:38 +1300
...highest-resolution setting -function dials too easily knocked out of setting -on-button much too easily activated accidentally -have to hold power button for...
Re: Alternate water level sensors?
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:15:37 -0800
...to monitor water level, battery voltages, and fridge functions including inside and outside temperature, auto-relight if the propane fridge goes out, and possibly...
Re: Vanagon Stranded near Tawas, MI
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:41:32 -0700
...Doing that bypasses the start function part of the ignition switch, so 'yes' in that sense, but it's not 'bypassing the ign system...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:04:01 -0700
...A second piece of plywood attaches to the plumbing pipe roller with metal holders that function as bearings. The top piece of plywood has...
Re: Question about hard start relay
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:36:53 -0500
...The hard start relay will not function properly in 1986-1991 Vanagon's with both Automatic Transmission and Factory Cruise Control due to a...
Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 May 1998 21:26:40 CDT
...components in reverse order * check rear 3-point belts for proper function --------------------------------------------------- Automatic rear 3-point | | | | seat belts, retrofit | | | | installation | Diag. | | Quality | (one side...
Re: Westy Curtain Set, tan $75+shipping /OBO
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 15:07:36 -0700
...I just LOVE this constructive input.... ****************************************** For what it's worth, standard "Junk Yard" (Automobile Recycler) pricing is 50% of retail. I'm ASKING...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 8 Jan 2017 11:02:36 -0700
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Re: Got Gas?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 00:12:56 -0600
...Pretty grim system we allow to function. Meanwhile, folks who are born, raised, and due health care services, are on a waiting list. I...
Re: Multi meters, Was Dang Headlights.
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Sat, 7 Jan 2017 06:48:13 +0000
...It has a hold function so you can catch a reading such > as testing the starter. Even nicer is that this economy meter is...
Re: cracked oil filler tube
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:28:59 -0800
dear allan was that you looking for a new crushable washer for the oil drain plug try Beetle Auto Service Ltd. 629 David Street...
Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:49:42 -0700
...A second piece of plywood attaches to the plumbing pipe roller with metal holders that function as bearings. The top piece of plywood has...
Re: Repairing the propane turn on valve
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:06:52 -0800
...No sense replacing perfectly good functioning parts even if they are victims of old age and decreptation, horrid age spots, and pattern baldness. Pensionerd...
Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 5 May 2016 22:34:18 -0700
...They are even round! > The Spring kit is from Autozone. Note the hold down pins, clips, and springs > fit. > Backing plates very important. Bent...
Re: 85 GL AC Convert advice
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 07:18:42 -0400
...r-134 to make the seals function properly. Stay Tuned! Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy Auto, A/C Auto >Howdy listees; > >With the current Northeast...
Re: Sad transmission news
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:02:27 -0400
...My '87 also has an auto trans and when I purchased the vehicle, it was not functioning. Wouldn't not move forward at all...
Fw: Re: hoses vs. pipes
Historical mailing list - David Clark
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:29:37 -0000
...David Clark 1985 VW Autosleeper VHT 1.9 2WD www.soft.net.uk/vwt2oc (see members rides) 1960 Humber Super Snipe Estate 3L www...
Re: Coolant I use in my 1990 with stock 2.1
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:17:03 -0500
...Subaru head gaskets and Vanagon Water boxers are not related in design or function. The Subaru is a cylinder cast in block, (parent bore...