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• Re: Rear? You mean FRONT
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:39:41 +1200
  >Where is the front of the engine located in a side winder ?------ >(Tornado, Eldorado, etc.) With transverse engines there's no front end, but...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 22:32:47 +1200
  ...In front of it in front of it in front of it in front of it in front of it in front of it...
• Vanagon List Brake Special (Spring is coming!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 11:59:58 EST
  ...Front Pads (ATE)- $25 a set Front Calipers (ATE)- $135 each (New) Front Calipers (Rebuilt)- $49 each with a $20 core charge Front Caliper...
• Re: 'front' or 'rear' seal?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 18:06:46 -0700
  Entity Matthew Pollard spoke thus: > is the seal that goes behind the flywheel the front or rear main crank > seal? > thanks OK, I have...
• Help me understand mud flaps !
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:09:19 -0700
  ...The RIGHT FRONT mud flap should also be shorter than the LEFT FRONT mud flap. I think the RIGHT FRONT mud flap, being smaller...
• Re: wheel bearing for an 84
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 17:56:29 EST
  Correct Front Vanagon Bearing Applications Front Inner Bearing Part # 113 517 185 C Fits 83-92 ( 2 Wheel Drive Vanagon Front Outer Bearing Part...
• FS: fiberglass front "aero" bumpers and front door skirts - fit ANY vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 08:22:12 EST
  ...fiberglass front "aero" style front bumpers and front door mouldings for vanagon. fit ANY vanagon from 80-91. update your older 80-87 van...
• FS: rare 2 person vanagon FRONT seat..fits all vanagons..(seat 3 up front!)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:28:33 EST
  ...2 person FRONT seat, (bench seat)slides into front passenger seat tracks, no mods, just slides right in on your existing pass seat tracks...
• Re: Front License plate
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 17:10:48 -0500
  Patrick, I had the same problem with my '91 when "they" decided to go back to front licence plates. Look for a front licence...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:51:09 -0700
  > And what does the '86 and newer' sticker says? Anyone? 185R14C/6PR 40 psi Front, 48 psi Rear 205R14C/6PR or 8PR 36 psi...
• for sale: vanagon front table , other westy and vanagon stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 19:11:19 EST
  ...vanagon front table pedestal mount, front table arm, front table base, and top. can fit ANY vanagon, passenger or westy. ( i was gonna put...
• WTB front spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 16:00:00 EDT
  I need a complete front spoiler for my 87 Syncro. It has never had one before, so I need all the mounting hardware also...
• for sale: vanagon front chin spoiler/air dam (mounts below bumper)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:59:10 EST
  for sale, carat style vanagon front chin spoiler/air dam..mounts below front bumper. will mount on any vanagon. looks great with the metal...
• FS: vanagon bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 12:09:56 EST
  for sale: - chrome metal front vanagon bumpers (no rear chrome, just front) - painted metal front vanagon bumper -painted metal rear vanagon bumper -fiberglass front...
• FS:fiberglass bumpers, front and rear, with hardware, etc
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 00:01:44 -0800
  ...The front stuff includes: Complete front bumper with integral wrap around ends. The 2 under the front door side extension pieces to match the...
• 2WD vanagon lift front springs
  Historical mailing list - Danny
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:47:50 -0700
  So I was told that I could put syncro front and rear springs on my 2WD vanagon. I got the rear ones on and...
• Re: tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 04:20:10 GMT
  ...43 psi front; 48 psi rear 205R14C/6PR/8PR: 36 psi front; 43 psi rear 205/70R14(reinforced): 36 psi front; 40 psi rear...
• Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 02:47:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The back plates being driven by the motor/rear wheels, the front plates driven by the front tyres. With the front DS disconnected the...
• Front/Rear #'s - Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 22:59:06 -0700
  At 10:06 AM 4/3/2000 -0400, you wrote: > I've tried lowering the pressure from 40# front and 45# rear to >35...
• FS: interior vanagon door/slider/hatch panels ..heres the INVENTORY
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 01:29:53 EDT
  ...front doorpanels dont come w/ speakers or doorpockets (i have them extra) GL FRONT DOOR PANELS: $35 ea. "GL" means the panels have the...
• Re: 2WD vanagon lift front springs
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:52:38 -0400
  1985 Westy front springs are taller than later years. You could try those, although I don't know if they're as tall as...
• looking for a front reciever
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:34:09 -0400
  Where can I find a front receiver for my vanagon. I put up to 4 bikes on the back (5 once) and tow a...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:09:49 +1300
  > those two statements suggest that you see the VC as a limit slip for the > front differential. > If so, , > I belive you are incorrect...
• Front Springs
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 22:25:44 -0500
  Hello all, My 1984 Vanagon has the droopy front syndrom. A while back there was a thread about replacing the front springs, and I...
• Re: 2WD vanagon lift front springs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:26:03 -0400
  I was interested in this as well as I have a 88 Wolfsburg with the front lower fairing. I thought with syncro or westy...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:38:41 -0800
  ...vanagon front springs should be just right, and perhaps > better than what you have, for your 81. > > there are 'tall' 85 front springs........the...
• Front bearings...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:53:02 -0500
  ...My left front was making noises and by the time I got near my home, it would actually drag the left front. I saw...
• Re: looking for a front reciever
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:38:45 -0700
  ...they might make a front version for you. On 9/10/2013 9:34 PM, Pat Patterson wrote: > Where can I find a front...
• Re: anyone done REAR DISCS?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 23 Dec 1999 11:53:18 -0700
  ...he had installed Ronal 16" rims and done a rear disc brake conversion with Audi 4000 Turbo front brakes Very few automotive applications have...
• Re: Front/Rear #'s - Michelin Agilis Tires
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 07:20:48 -0700
  While I prefer a slightly higher pressure in my rear tires the front of my Adventurewagen, with a full tank of fuel, is heavier...
• Re: report on Limited Slip Differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:23:56 -0800
  re I haven't heard of an LSD for a syncro front diff - just locking front diffs, >> solid shaft instead of VC, etc.> > A...
• Re: looking for a front reciever
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:18:59 -0400
  Spare in front of radiator not a good idea. You will need the fan full tome for cooling. Unless you have a Syncro just...
• Re: FS: rare 2 person vanagon FRONT seat..fits all vanagons..(seat 3 up front!)
  Historical mailing list - LA & Glen
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:58:58 -0000
  ...rare 2 person vanagon FRONT seat..fits all vanagons..(seat 3 up front!) >FS: 2 person FRONT seat, (bench seat)slides into front passenger...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:36:41 -0800
  ...Front Spring questions > On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans > <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: >> 4/16ths is a quarter...
• re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 18:46:30 -0600
  ...Anyone? ------------- reply --------------- Here is one way to mount bikes on the front of a vanagon. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/front/front...
• Re: Rear? You mean FRONT
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:14:05 -0500
  Yep, this is all true---- Where is the front of the engine located in a side winder ?------ (Tornado, Eldorado, etc.) The front is where...
• wanted to buy: westy front table mount, arm, top ..any or all..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:38:50 EST
  wanted to buy, from a vanagon westy: -front table mount (the mount on the drivers seat pedestal) -front or rear table arm (doesnt matter...
• Front License plate
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 20:05:33 -0500
  Where does the front license plate go on a '86 GL (black bumpers.) Mine doesn't have anything on the front bumper. I also...
• Lifting 2WD Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:16:28 +0000
  ...Instead, I am considering not lifting the front and instead install 0" lift front springs (hopefully help balance and stiffen the front) and then...
• Re: [Syncro] do front Syncro tires wear faster than rear?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 08:47:33 -0700
  > I think the Fronts wear faster but I don't recall for sure. Any > observations? Pretty sure that front tires on all vehicles wear...
• Re: front wheel bearing maintenance intervals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:41:27 -0700
  ...front wheel bearing maintenance intervals > Hello Bob, > > When I worked in the front end shop if the bearing could get replaced they > were at...
• Re: Front end mounted Bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:11:04 -0400
  ...http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/front/front.htm Chris On 9/26/05, Gary Liess <joyluck@sonic.net> wrote: > I'm looking...
• Syncro can o' worms???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 May 1997 19:43:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My un-syncro-educated-guess is that it needs front wheel bearings and a front diff. Owner says that the VC is working because...
• Suspension Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:14:56 EDT
  ...Springs: @$289 H7R others $??? Sway bar $119 Front/rear w/ rubber bushings Sway bar $159 Front/rear w/ urethane bushings Shocks from $29 to...
• Re: Front A/C
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 22:03:05 -0500
  ...The overhead front was a factory option. On Nov 22, 2004, at 9:54 PM, James Ballen wrote: > In the other current A/C...
• Re: Front Spring questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:36:17 -0800
  ...I put 85 passenger van front springs in my 85 weekender , which had been too high in front, and it came out just right...
• Re: Euro vs US tailights / 9 pass 3 person front seat!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 23:47:04 EDT
  ...you'll be able to seat 3 people up front now. chris
• Lift
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:43:44 +0000
  ...Some people report lowering the front to balance the vehicle. Is this unique to an '85? I assume the 1/4" difference front to...
• PARTS FS
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
  ...sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors rear hubs front rotors gas tank front seats middle seat axles w/cv's...
• Re: wanted to buy: westy front table mount, arm, top ..any or all..
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 16:53:58 -0600
  ...westy front table mount, arm, top ..any or all.. > wanted to buy, from a vanagon westy: > -front table mount (the mount on the drivers...
• FS: complete front chrome bumper w/ caps&strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:47:10 EST
  for sale: complete chrome front vanagon front bumper w/ endcaps and rubber trim strips. nice shape $99 chris
• Re: Rear? You mean FRONT
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:56:26 -0500
  ...Where would the front of the engine be in this case? The valve bonnet? Nope---the front is the front is the front---- The...
• Front wheel bearings...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:13:26 EDT
  Anyone out there know the proper way to seat the front wheel bearings? My 88 vanagon front end gets shimmy loose... Thanks. James W88kender
• Re: FS:fiberglass bumpers, front and rear, with hardware, etc
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:12:33 -0800
  ...They are the dark silver/grey, in pretty > good condition overall. > > The front stuff includes: > Complete front bumper with integral wrap around ends. > The...
• Re: Need help installing weekender curtains on Blue Star
  Historical mailing list - James
  Wed, 3 Sep 2014 22:24:16 -0400
  We have a '01 Weekender, with original front curtain. The front curtain doesn't hang behind the front seat, but covers the driver and...
• seattle area garage sale..
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:39:16 -0800
  ...round light front grill for vanagon. dash cluster from 84 van, brown, with clock 2 front vanagon seats brown vinyl 2 front blue cloth...
• Re: syncro:front diff lock ques
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:13:42 -0400
  ...The front housing will have to be machined to take the parts. Just keep in mind that front and rear lockers combined allow the...
• Re: Front Suspension Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:43:55 -0800
  ...The front suspension is making > a rattling noise when I go small bumps. The front suspension has > always made loud thumping noises when I...
• Re: re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:11:57 -0500
  ...Anyone? ------------- reply --------------- Here is one way to mount bikes on the front of a vanagon. http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/front/front...
• FS: fiberglass front bumper $45
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:12:46 EDT
  ...i also have more fiberglass front bumpers in great shape, as well as the front door lower fiberglass mouldings. these look great, i put...