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  • Sliding windows / Rear Ventalation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:19:11 -0700
    ...http://users.ca.astound.net/dougfayne/D pillar sliding windows.JPG http://users.ca.astound.net/dougfayne/D pillar sliding windows2.JPG I installed...
  • d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:19:46 -0700
    Hey gang, Wondering if anyone has a source for the ribbed hose in the d pillar that connects the upper plastic part to the...
  • Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 3 May 2008 08:29:17 -0700
    ...Note I said FORWARD of the D pillar, not IN the D pillar. > The only cabin outlet vents > in T3s are those in the...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:00:44 -0800
    ...d pillar air intake hose Hey gang, Wondering if anyone has a source for the ribbed hose in the d pillar that connects the...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:00:01 -0700
    ...is only a thought and a vision can become a reality. D pillar sliders. http://users.ca.astound.net/dougfayne/Dpillarslidingwindows.JPG http://users...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:40:52 -0800
    ...Got that cleaned up and put 1/4" mesh over the opening in the > d pillar behind the taillight, but would like to replace...
  • Re: Fw: Tiico air filter
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:04:23 -0800
    yes. Bob Stevens wrote: > Matthew, can that Caravan air box be snorkeled so it sucks from the top > of the D pillar?>
  • Re: A/C leaking
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 29 May 2008 09:43:51 -0400
    ...You should see a black tube near the > top feeding into the D pillar. There is a drain tube on each side. On the...
  • Oil cooler, D-pillar, Syncro - question
    Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:46:50 -0800
    ...What I would like to do is move the cooler to the passenger side D-pillar as these two people have done: http://autos...
  • Re: Air ducting for dusty conditions.
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 20 May 2008 23:46:53 -0600
    ...You can see the metal tabs on both D pillar tops at the rear of each, that hold the plastic head in place. Bob...
  • Re: Pillar letters and air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:17:53 -0600
    ...Bentley says they should be located behind the left rear D> pillar.> > Mike Frost> 86 Vanagon GL "Wasserleaker" _________________________________________________________________ See what you�re getting into...
  • Pillar letters and air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:17:28 -0700
    ...Can someone fill me in on which is the B pillar, C pillar, D pillar, etc? My van is an early 86 model, actually...
  • Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
    April 30, 1991
    ...the upper belt guide attachment point will be behind the air conditioning housing that runs vertically over the D-pillar. so you would have...
  • Re: AC Electrical
    Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
    Fri, 4 Aug 2023 14:51:42 -0500
    ...I used them for D pillar AC and and the large fuse on the left A pillar. No over heating now. Bob 1986 Syncro...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:08:55 -0500
    ...Got that cleaned up and put 1/4" mesh over the opening in the > > d pillar behind the taillight, but would like to replace...
  • Re: A/C leaking
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 27 May 2008 22:27:42 -0400
    ...Presuming this is a passenger van, you may be able to access them from the D pillar openings on the outside. Under normal circumstances...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 13:45:56 -0500
    ...Got that cleaned up and put 1/4" mesh over the opening in the > > > d pillar behind the taillight, but would like to replace...
  • New AC failure scenario for the pros!
    Historical mailing list - Todd
    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:09 -0700
    ...fan -- related?!) I replaced the fuses AND relays on the 'D' pillar (relays were probably original so replaced for good measure.) So now the...
  • Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:00:22 -0400
    ...AC connectors in D pillar for AC fans. Passenger Vans model years 86+, due to the way the AC housing is set up on...
  • Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:44:24 -0500
    Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side rear D pillar and pop the new one in...
  • 93 Eurovan parts wanted for a friend
    Historical mailing list - Pedro dos Santos
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:14:54 -0000
    ...trim right 17- C-pillar trim left 18- D-pillar trim right 19- D-pillar trim left Thanks for looking. Pedro dos Santos 91...
  • Re: Vanagon on new Bacardi commercial
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 28 May 2011 10:18:09 -0700
    ...Windshield & D pillar says Bay to me. Jim On 28-May-11, at 7:28 AM, miguel pacheco wrote: > 30 seconds in : > http://www...
  • Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -0500
    ...The tencentlife cooler is described as fitting in the right D-pillar, which is where the items mentioned are located. Anyway, I guess it...
  • Re: oil temps- was Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:43:36 -0500
    ...about the temp of the intake air (Syncro, snorkel up L >"D" Pillar) >but since those installs (first: 2.2; 2nd: 3.0) I...
  • Re: auxillary oil cooler
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 7 May 2005 10:56:48 -0600
    ...http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/oilcooler.msnw It's in the right "D" pillar. SETRABS, from Mckenzies.com bob
  • Re: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 13 Apr 2013 09:54:12 -0700
    I have the intake air coming into my motor from a duct that is routed up the D pillar on the right rear. I...
  • Re: A/C leaking
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 29 May 2008 09:23:43 -0400
    ...You should see a black tube near the top feeding into the D pillar. I'm afraid I've never had to pull the...
  • Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 May 1998 21:26:40 CDT
    ...the upper belt guide attachment point will be behind the air conditioning housing that runs vertically over the D-pillar. so you would have...
  • Re: AC speed control?
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:09:35 -0400
    ...One time was a relay underneath the D pillar inside the closet, the other time it turned out to be the dash switch. George...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:23:40 -0800
    ...Sliding windows / Rear Ventalation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows Hi Volks! Well to those of you who sometimes wish you had opening...
  • Vanagon Air Scoops
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:18:10 -0400
    Can anyone supply dimensions and directions on how to cut the plastic concrete mixing tub (Plasgad 40-7002) to make the D-pillar vent...
  • Re: Pillar letters and air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:36:43 -0500
    ...Bentley says they should be located behind the left rear D > pillar. > > Mike Frost > 86 Vanagon GL "Wasserleaker" >
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:21:00 -0700
    The wiring in the D pillar for the AC gets pretty brittle since it gets very hot when the AC is operating. I pulled...
  • Shraeder valves/ AC Systems
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:42:36 -0500
    Could someone with ETKA provide me with the part number for the shraeder valve that is in the "D" Pillar, underneath the Trinary valve...
  • Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
    Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:26:32 -0600
    ...If these items aren't at the 'D' pillar can you tell me where they would be? Deke -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Engine External Oil Cooler
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:19 -0600
    ...in, so it was mounted in the base of the passenger D pillar. Very effective at dropping the oil temps between 20-30 degrees...
  • Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:12:37 -0700
    Relax Dave, you have two D pillars! ;) On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > this confuses...
  • Re: Interesting Vanagon Dash
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:39:59 -0400
    ...the front >seats Also, different front grill, doors (not hatch) in rear, no vents on D(?) pillar, interior shots show no rear "engine hump."
  • Re: Sun Shades for Vanagon!! pics
    Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
    Mon, 23 Jan 2006 21:46:14 +0000
    ...Secondly, shameon you for exposing me to yet another option that I SIMPLY MUST HAVE, namely D-pillar sliders. Is this a factory option...
  • '86 Westy A/C Problem
    Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:17:03 -0600
    ...the archives and other places it appears to be at the "D" pillar behind the closet. But it is beyond me to figure out...
  • a/c parts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
    Sun, 6 Jul 2008 06:46:26 -0400
    We have a member from CICCW looking for some A/C parts for a 85 westy a/c thermostat located in the left D...
  • Re: A/C leaking
    Historical mailing list - R DIXON
    Thu, 29 May 2008 10:17:15 +0000
    ...Presuming this is a passenger van, >you may be able to access them from the D pillar openings on the outside. > >Under normal circumstances...
  • AC No Go in '88 GL
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:32:12 -0500
    ...He describe it, being in the D pillar. I looked. It wasn't obvious but I found it. Just looking it appeared intact. I...
  • Fw: Re:Sliding windows / Rear Ventilation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows FIXED LINKS
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:45:10 -0700
    ...D pillar sliders. > > > > > I installed the rear 88 on rear air vents and a modified pair of side > sliding windows to the D pillar...
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:17:20 -0400
    ...Wiring harness issue in the D pillar. If you have had condensation from the evaporator falling inside the cabin, then it is possible the...
  • Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:46:50 -0800
    ...It was part of a European Tourist Delivery Program. > If these items aren't at the 'D' pillar can you tell me where they...
  • Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 3 May 2008 10:18:00 -0700
    ...the third one down shows an unidentified slot on the inside D pillar cover. Vent maybe? Or perhaps it's in the back hatch...
  • Re: '86 Westy A/C Problem
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:39:09 -0500
    ...It was part of a European Tourist Delivery Program. > If these items aren't at the 'D' pillar can you tell me where they...
  • Removal of snaps around rear window; drill 'em out?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:39:15 -0700
    In my 90 westy, I want to remove the rear passenger side d-pillar panels immediately adjacent to the rear window. This panel has...
  • Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
    ...that would fit vertically on to the D-Pillar hole vacated by the WBX airbox and idle control unit."? I do know that the...
  • Re: AC cutting out momentarily
    Historical mailing list - jaime forero
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:02:06 -0500
    ...Wiring harness issue in the D pillar. If you have had condensation from the evaporator falling inside the cabin, then it is possible the...
  • Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Fri, 27 Jul 2001 12:07:10 -0400
    ...Fuses at left on d pillar are good as well as all in fuse box. Bentley shows a high and a low pressure switch...
  • Re: large object into westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:00:15 -0400
    The problem is that you can't get the 5' or wider width between the B & C or D pillars & rotate it inside the...
  • Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:10:47 -0400
    ...Mark Michael Sullivan wrote: > Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side > rear D pillar and pop...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 8 Mar 2012 19:46:01 -0500
    Ah, good suggestion! Thanks, Edward At 03:00 PM 3/8/2012, TJ Hannink wrote: >Get a section of 3" corrogated aluminum dryer hose...
  • Air intake "scoops"
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Sat, 11 Dec 1999 04:56:36 EST
    ...had scoops over the intake vents behind the windows on the D pillars. Can any of you list vendors out there get a price...
  • Re: black vinyl/grey velour interior in this van....was Re: Hippie van out ba...
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 07:45:53 EDT
    ...reply) it looks like there are > no plastic covers on the D pillar (of course I should have realized that > the > plastic covers are...
  • Re: Air scoops
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:55:33 -0700
    hi Tim, I guess that you remove the plastic block off plate on passenger side D pillar right? thanks On Sat, Apr 13, 2013...
  • Re: d pillar air intake hose
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:40:08 -0600
    This is a follow-up to my post of 3/8/2012. I got the 2.5" flex hose and reworked how my snorkel...
  • FS: left rear, and left middle 3 point vanagon shoulderbelts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 14 May 2004 12:23:27 EDT
    ...the holes are already there in the C and D pillars. no drilling. i have already sold the right rear (the one everyone wants...