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• Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 22 May 1998 12:57:32 -0700
  ...The relay lever fits over the guide ring/guide pin combo. The problem: when you try to snug up the nut holding the guide...
• plastic guides for sliding window N/A
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 18:03:50 EST
  The two plastic guides for the each slider window on the early Vanagons is no longer available from the VW dealer. These plastic guides...
• Re: Securing the guide pin (shifter linkage)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 26 May 1998 21:46:09 -0700
  On Fri, 22 May 1998, Tom Young wrote: > [snip] > The guide pin is a large "bolt" (for lack of a better term) that bolts...
• Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 18:14:23 +0800
  DIETER, I had the same problem with my '82 Westy and I had the 4 guides machined. I bought a teflon block then had...
• Re: plastic guides for sliding window N/A
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:46:32 EST
  In a message dated 12/15/02 6:04:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM writes: > > The two plastic guides for the...
• Re: Baja
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 20:17:52 +0000
  This guidebook is an excellent resource for camping in Baja, as well as general guidelines for travel south of the border: Traveler's Guide...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:22:12 -0500
  Larry, Very good guideline. While many may disagree with some of the information and recommendations, it pays to be as informed as possible. Regards...
• Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:29:07 -0700
  Volks, I've been working on a Vanagon Tire Guideline Report for a few months. http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires/Guideline.html Feeback would...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:35:54 -0500
  ...The best method for guide removal is to core the old guide out this reduces the wall tension and allows the guide to slide...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:04:17 -0500
  ...The best method for >guide removal is to core the old guide out this reduces the wall tension and >allows the guide to slide...
• RE: HELP, 78 westy,...VW troublshooting guide?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:10:33 -0400
  > The official troubleshooting guide VW put out lists the following as >causes of fast idle- What is "the official troubleshooting guide VW put out...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:22:26 -0500
  Hey Fitchen, Are the guide tight or loose, why do you want to remove them? Valve come out from the seat / piston side(inside...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:38:36 -0500
  ...The best method for > >guide removal is to core the old guide out this reduces the wall tension and > >allows the guide to slide...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:12 -0500
  ...Somebody COULD have ground and lapped the valves and left the guides sloppy right before you bought the used head, theoretically, which would result...
• headrest guides needed
  Historical mailing list - Stacey Smith
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:56:55 -0700
  Does anyone have a pair of headrest guides in their parts bin? PN 811-881-939 I got a junkyard seat with a floppy...
• Re: Baja
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:19:57 -0700
  ...Explore Baja and Puerto Pe�asco with Your RV or Tent (Traveler's Guide series) > > > Traveler's Guide to Camping Mexico's Baja: Explore...
• Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - DThies1008
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:24:30 EST
  ...Have to replace the whole metal guide attached to window glass. Has anyone had experience with this? I think dealer wants 60.00 for...
• Shifter "guides"
  Historical mailing list - Jabin Newhouse
  Sun, 26 May 2013 16:40:50 -0500
  What is the result of broken or worn shifter "guides" or "wingers"? What happens to your shifting? I am trying to trouble shoot and...
• Front window guide replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 11:35:39 -0500
  Hello I have a worn/damaged front window guide causing excess wind noise and leakage. This is the part that fits in the window...
• Re: Cylinder head repair question
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 18:18:51 -0500
  Roger guides can be changed But they tend to get stuck in place over time and driving them out can lead to mushrooming. I...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:31:33 -0600
  ...Valve guide removal / replacement Hey Fitchen, Are the guide tight or loose, why do you want to remove them? Valve come out from the...
• Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 13:41:26 EDT
  ...I bought a teflon block then had a machine shop shape the 4 guides ,maybe you can use a dremel for this, by the...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 08:22:59 -0700
  ...Mark Larry Chase wrote: >Volks, > >I've been working on a Vanagon Tire Guideline Report for a few months. > >http://www.roadhaus.com/Tires...
• power window repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 19:42:06 -0400
  ...However, I did pull out the window motor, cable winder, and window guide (all one unit), and noticed that the winder had wound too...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 22:34:57 -0400
  ...The info is a good guide when looking for tires. Kevin > From: Bj�rn Ratjen <Bjorn@IGLIDE.NET> > Reply-To: Bj�rn Ratjen <Bjorn...
• Re: Supplier of sliding window guide
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:44:22 -0300
  ...I lined up the new plastic guide on the aluminium slide and marked the little ridge inside the aluminium slide where the plastic guide...
• Pahrump NV - place to camp
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 13:20:22 -0600
  I'm doing some trip planning for Pahrump NV....using AAA maps, campground directory and guide book and Woodall's Western Edition....also....checked...
• Headrest guides
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:16:54 -0700
  Hi All, How do you get the headrest guide out of the rear bench seat... TIA Jere 90 GL? 88 GL
• Supplier of sliding window guide
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 09:48:19 -0300
  Anybody find a supplier of the little plastic sliding window guides? I bought some from the Busdepot a while ago but the last time...
• seat "guide pieces"
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:28:28 -0700
  ...It shows two "guide pieces" (251 881 213) that go in the rails. I remember years ago finding some white plastic pieces like this...
• Re: WTB: Caliper Guide Pins for Vanagon Girling Calipers (was Audi 200/5000)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:06:56 -0800
  ...A local buddy of mine got me the guide pins today. I am good to go as they say. Same local VW place can...
• Muirs Idiot Guide Equivalent??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:07:11 -0400
  Hey Y'all, The Muir "Idiots Guide to Keep your VW running forever" book has saved my A$$ many times in my air-cooled...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:31:02 -0400
  Here is how I replaced my plastic sliding window guides: I modified my aluminium window slides (the ones glued to the bottom of the...
• Re: Valve guide removal / replacement
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 21:48:00 -0800
  ...Drilling out some of the metal of the guide makes it easier to press out and the guide will take less metal (aluminum) with...
• Sliding Window
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 06:42:18 -0700
  ...I wonder if it ispossible for me to remove the lower back guide from the Drivers side, and swap it with the front guide...
• Re: books
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 19:11:39 -0400
  ...Spanish Language edition of the Muir Guide= $1.00, VW 1600 Technical Manual by Henry Elrink copyright 1966 covers all Type IIIs including Karmann...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:32:32 -0500
  Well, if it weren't straight in the guide, it messes up the seat as it chatters around. If the guide is worn out...
• Re: seat "guide pieces"
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:21:21 -0500
  ...It shows two "guide pieces" (251 881 213) that >go in the rails. I remember years ago finding some white >plastic pieces like this...
• Source Sliding Window Guides?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:18:32 -0700
  Does anyone have a source for the sliding window track guides/plugs? Or a couple of pairs I can buy? Or can someone recommend...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:47:12 -0700
  ...Cheers, Bj�rn At 06:46 AM 03/10/2005, you wrote: >Volks, > >I've been working on a Vanagon Tire Guideline Report for...
• Re: Middle seat headrests
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:00:30 -0800
  ...That's why I was wondering how the guides would anchor inside. > > I do have the plastic guides that I found from the front...
• VW Industry Guide
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 11:44:56 +0100
  I recall having seen a book called "VW Industry Guide" being advertised in HVWs or something similar, anyone out there who knows more about...
• FS: Exhaust valve, guide, collets
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:41:36 -0700
  ...It comes with guide and spring collets. Make me an offer. (Don't ask why I have it...:-) ) Jon
• Shift problem train
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Sat, 9 Oct 2010 18:01:09 -0700
  ...Some PO, lacking a guide ring, put a rubber hose on the guide pin. I took that off. So, with the new parts, a...
• Re: Camping (away from it all)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:47:24 EDT
  The AAA in California has a Northern and a Southern Camping map and guide. I bet there are similar guides across the country. Sam...
• Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:12:30 -0700
  ...I'm trying to install the large nut that goes in the end of the guide pin. But since the guide pin is round...
• Re: (STILL Has Not gone to GERRY List ... ) ... Another 1981 Aircooled Transaxle question (shift bracket + low trns. Oil)
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 5 Sep 2016 17:18:22 -0700
  Ken at Vanagain is selling new ones of that guide pin. There is a plastic ring that goes in the groove at the end...
• Re: an idiot in search of a guide
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 10:28:36 -0500
  The Idiots Guide is from John Muir Publications. It is available for air cooled VW's and water cooled vehicles such as early Rabbits...
• Re: Mobil 1 0W 50 any one use it yet
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 16 Jan 2016 08:59:43 -0500
  ...See the Mobil 1 Product Guide: https://mobiloil.com/~/media/amer/us/pvl/files/pdfs/mobil-1-oil-product- specs-guide.pdf https://mobiloil...
• Roller Guide bearing replacement alternative
  Historical mailing list - tim clark
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:59:43 -0700
  ...the main guide bearing Any one ever spedn the time to fond a 5-10 compatible bearing to replace the main guide bearing taling...
• Re: oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:38 -0700
  "seals!" Yah, I meant "Seals" not the whole guide...though on the VW Inline the guides are pretty small, like a straw or something...
• Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:10:52 -0700
  ...Then there are questions about who shot the bear, the guide or the hunters. Seems to have been one of the hunters. The guide...
• re. Power Window Track broken
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:06:51 -0700
  ...Has anyone come up with an innovative way to repair the little plastic guides at the top and bottom of the power window track...
• Helicoils with engine in place
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:47:14 -0400
  ...placing them flat against the exhaust port, they worked as a drill guide and a tap guide. Of course, I had to use a...
• Re: Headrest guides
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 01:23:31 EDT
  ...Time, jbrschawn@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > How do you get the headrest guide out of the rear bench seat... > > flathead screwdriver and pry out. chris
• Muir Publications
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:22:44 -0800
  ...They also did a guide to another cult car the 1981-1987 Subaru. In the same style. Hear tell those books were what inspired...
• guide piece for sliding window
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 04:11:23 EST
  I need to replace the little plastic guide piece that is on the sliding side windows on the Vanagon. It's about 2 inches...
• Power window regulator broke: floating black part, maybe cable guide.
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 5 May 2010 19:38:44 -0700
  ...While viewing the pictures in the link below, it appears to be some type of cable guide which should be on the bottom of...
• power window cable
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:37:59 -0400
  ...The only problem appears to be the cable guide at the top. Has anyone dealt with this or a similar cable guide problem without...
• Re: Pahrump NV - place to camp
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:34:43 -0700
  ...the AAA travel guides say "no > motorcycle camping, vans, or pop-tops"....any ideas? > > Amy I using the "Wrong Guides"...suggestions please....! > > Thanks > Chuck