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Re: Archive reference guidance
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:01:14 -0700
...references for� these two current issues: 82' diesel 1.6 na, camper. "Window��Roll-up� Jumps Track" Driver's door window nylon guide pops...
Koni Shocks
Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 07:36:32 -0700
I have seen several references to using Koni shocks on the Vanagon, but the Koni 'Fittment Guide' online shows nothing for the Vanagon. What...
Archive reference guidance
Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:47:07 -0400
...references for these two current issues: 82' diesel 1.6 na, camper. "Window Roll-up Jumps Track" Driver's door window nylon guide pops...
Idiot Manual
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 17:13:47 -0400
>I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or >just a code name for another book? If it...
Book on electricity basics
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 09:38:59 -0700
_Boatowners Illustrated Guide to Wiring_. Charlie Wing, author. Our vanagons are much like yachits so most of the content applies directly. This book is...
Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 10:54:39 -0500
I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or just a code name for another book? If it...
The Tire Replacement Manual
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Oct 2017 01:18:52 +0000
For all the recent questions I once again would like to point out this reference guide. http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual...
Repair manuals
Historical mailing list - John Brown
Tue, 25 Jul 1995 11:35:13 -0700 (PDT)
...reference, but I would like another manual that might offer more in the way of repair procedures, something like the idiot's guide. Does...
Re: Koni Shocks
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:42:31 +1200
>I have seen several references to using Koni shocks on the Vanagon, but >the Koni 'Fittment Guide' online shows nothing for the Vanagon. What...
Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:33:47 -0500
...operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has an excellent step by step diagnostic trouble shooting guide that the Bentley...
Euro-Drive: 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - "Randy Chevrier (by way of Derek Drew )"
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:53:58 -0400
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
'78 Westy SHOULD I BUY IT?????
Historical mailing list
Fri, 02 Feb 96 13:59 CST
...Just a point of reference.... -Jim Bryant
Re: French Fry Exhaust, Was: biodesiel
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 10:40:56 -0800
Good old Mother Earth News just had an article on this, and the reference below to a book on the subject. Not just for...
Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 12:36:09 -0400 (EDT)
On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Sergio Derada wrote: > I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or > just...
Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
Historical mailing list - PB
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:19:44 -0700
...references to amps below, but I don't know which one to focus on.) Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified explanation. **Energy guide...
Re: best mod for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:07:30 -0800
...The shifter guide box under the floor provides this feature. I was fortunate to have a complete 5 speed van to provide all of...
Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
Historical mailing list - Lastfogel, Darren
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:49:54 -0400
...operational problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. It has an excellent step by step diagnostic trouble shooting guide that the Bentley...
Re: TIV 022 Heads ??
Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
Thu, 08 Feb 1996 16:01:11 +0000
...careful installing new exhaust valve guides as the guide walls are of a differrent thickness..Getting the wrong ones (or having NAPA put in...
Euro-Drive: UPDATE 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - "Randy Chevrier (by way of Derek Drew )"
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 02:15:43 -0400
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
Re: Microbus Badges
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Sat, 5 Dec 2015 09:02:16 -0500
...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to cross reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts supplier in...
Coleman USFS Camping Guide
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:04:32 -0700
...National-Campground-Recreation-Directory/dp/0762707879 Hands-down the best camping reference I have seen. Pair this info with Larry's List and you...
Re: Fridge/Freezer energy requirements for a dummy!
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:46:55 -0700
...references to amps below, but I don't know which one > to focus on.) Would appreciate a very brief, very simplified explanation. > > > **Energy guide...
Re: best mod for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:59:13 -0600
...I've never seen a reference to different types of shift linkage >for the 5 speed. South African, maybe? Are you talking about using...
Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 11:46:21 -0500
> On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Sergio Derada wrote: > > > I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or > > just...
Re: John Muir Publications
Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:41:32 -0600
I'm still waiting for "The Guide To Dying in Your Volkswagen." -------Jim Stout >Subject: Re: John Muir Publications >I respectfully slightly disagree with...
Re: Baja California
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:20:14 -0700
A good reference on mexico and travels there is Peoples Guide to Mexico. Far more than just a Guidebook it delves into customs, feelings...
Re: Other groups - a better one? - gasp!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 12:34:45 -0500
...However I think a reference like the Vanagon wiki as has been mentioned would be very helpful. I guess I should stop griping and...
Re: best mod for vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 3 Mar 2004 06:14:52 -0800
...I've never seen a reference to different types of shift linkage for the 5 speed. South African, maybe? Are you talking about using...
Re: FI questions on 84 1.9
Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 17:05:46 -0600
...gauge as referenced in the Bentley? My FLAPS claims only from a snap on type tool dealer. How about a newbies guide to multimeter...
Re: Microbus Badges
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 5 Dec 2015 07:05:24 -0700
...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to cross > reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts > supplier in...
84- Taililght Assembly
Historical mailing list - karen davis
Mon, 18 Aug 2003 02:07:02 +0000
...when I went to store to buy and looked in jthe reference guide for brake light replacement it was only 5w. I got and...
Re: Koni Shocks
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:48:18 -0700
...1200 > >>I have seen several references to using Koni shocks on the Vanagon, but >>the Koni 'Fittment Guide' online shows nothing for the Vanagon...
Re: I'm about to give up...
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:21:01 -0800
...The plates that sandwich the shifter guide bushing can be bolted to either side of the ears that stick out of the tranny. If...
consumer resource URL
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 May 1996 11:27:14 -0700
...The Art of the Deal Alldata -- Automobile Recalls/Service Bulletins Automobile Recalls from Autosite Automobile Tips from ASA Automobile Virtual Library (reference) '96 Automotive...
Re: Auto transmission questions
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Thu, 6 Mar 2014 14:39:49 -0600
Aaron, These vans are worth only what the market will bear - but go NADA price guide and look under "Classic" Cars. The Vanagons are...
Euro-Drive: FIX 87 Volkswagen Vanagon, No-start
Historical mailing list - "Randy Chevrier (by way of Derek Drew )"
Sat, 23 Sep 2000 18:05:42 -0400
...http://members.iatn.net/index.asp Guidelines: http://www.iatn.net/guide.html To configure or cancel your iATN account see: http://members.iatn...
YOU MAY WANT TO DELETE THIS MESSAGE BEFORE READING
Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
Fri, 14 Jul 1995 16:40:27 -0500
> On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Sergio Derada wrote: > > > I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or > > just...
Re: Fuel Injector Question Part 3
Historical mailing list - TC
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:03:22 -0800
>BUYER'S GUIDE: (other cars using the same parts) >ECU, CU 118 X > Volkswagen > 1985 Vanagon 1913cc (DH) >INJECTION VALVE, 0 280 150 206...
Part # needed, Calling all ETKAphiles
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:33:16 -1000
...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:18:01 -0400
...Every now and then Excellence magazine runs a buyer's guide on the different P-car models, so that may be a good reference...
Re: '85 Vanagon power loss
Historical mailing list - David McCallum
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 18:30:42 -0600
...operational > problems, reference the VW Fuel Systems Pro Training manual. > It has an excellent step by step diagnostic trouble shooting > guide that the Bentley...
Driver side flat mirror suggestion
Historical mailing list - MS GINA GODAT
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 13:01:36 -0500
...1" of the van; excellent guideline for schoolbusses go for cars too, plus ya need that vehicle reference.. oh god Im blabbing on..I...
Driver-side rear-view mirrors
Historical mailing list - MS GINA GODAT
Thu, 21 Aug 1997 03:39:17 -0500
...1" of the van; excellent guideline for schoolbusses go for cars too, plus ya need that vehicle reference..oh god Im blabbing on..I...
Has anyone added a sliding third seat to a westy?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:18:26 -0500
...It seems that most references I have seen to this have been for installing a double seat into a non-westy, a project which...
Re: The Tire Replacement Manual
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 1 Nov 2017 21:44:51 -0700
...reference guide. > > http://www.tiresafety.com/images/Tire%20Replacement%20Manual.pdf > > While is now 11 years old, this is probably the best tire reference...
Re: AMC heads (part 2)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 1 Nov 2006 12:35:54 -0800
...Earlier heads usually used cast iron guides (1965 40hp heads [one year only head] usually had bronze guides). A good head rebuilder would (and...
Re: Vanagon/Bus Selling Price Database?
Historical mailing list - davidb
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 07:27:49 -0800
...The best guide I've seen, is a little known one called the Black Book. Its a wholesale guide that dealers use and contains...
Re: Microbus Badges
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Tue, 8 Dec 2015 21:51:39 -0500
...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to cross > reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts > supplier in...
Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report - Great Feedback / Thks
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:04:06 -0500
...In the end I hope to explain in detail with factual references & data that, - The Vanagon is a Truck, Not a Car. - It needs...
Re: Auto Tranny Repair/Rebuild - also Eurovans
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sun, 9 Nov 2008 22:43:53 -0600
> I think taking LOTS of photos at disassembly is useful, so too are > some pages from Chilton's Guide to Automatic Transmission Repair > 1980...
Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 May 2003 05:53:11 -0600
...The book/manual/guide/CD should include not only the transmission but also the final drive. I would suggest putting it out initially as...
Re: I'm about to give up...
Historical mailing list - zolo
Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:23:24 -0800
...The plates that sandwich the shifter guide bushing can > be bolted to either side of the ears that stick out of the tranny. If...
Re: John Muir Publications
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 21:51:09 -0700
...The original book was > oriented towards aircooled vehicles, though it did reference the > water cooled ones prior to the 2nd book, at which point...
Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
Sat, 17 May 2003 16:38:25 -0400
...The book/manual/guide/CD > should include not only the transmission but also the final drive. > > I would suggest putting it out initially as...
Re: Use of standard CV axles on an automatic
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:43:24 +0000
Thank you for all the information and the reference to Bentley page 42.7 and the additional information on the pre- 1983 and post...
Re: Microbus Badges
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Wed, 9 Dec 2015 15:59:55 -0500
...Even a parts list or maintenance guide to > cross > > reference would be helpful. It just seems like there isn't a parts > > supplier in...
Re: how to keep your vw alive
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:10:20 -0400
> Hi, I was wondering has anyone read the book How To Keep Your VW > Alive aka The Idoits Guide. I was going to pick...
Re: Front heater core removal reference from archives
Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
Tue, 9 Sep 2003 21:54:04 -0400
...Front heater core removal reference from archives The "round nuts", or shear bolts, that hold the steering column to the dash can easily be...
for eurovans: some bosch information
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 12 Aug 94 14:39:40 CDT
...0 258 003 213 Pressure Regulator 0 280 160 507 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CROSS REFERENCE: Bosch Number Volkswagen Number Injection Valve 0 280 155 604 044 906...
Bentley & Flywheels
Historical mailing list
Tue, 6 Dec 1994 22:21:28 -0700 (MST)
...So far I've only seen references to Bentley manuals for '63 to '67. I've got the idiot book already (I use it...