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odd steering column cover plate
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 2 May 2004 16:57:36 EDT
...The upper brown plastic cover plate on the steering column is different than the cover plate I have seen on other Vanagons . It has...
Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:38:06 EDT
...lower > steering column cover (2 small screws at top of the cover) and check brown > wire as > it runs down the column for frays...
Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:21:22 EDT
...lower steering column cover (2 small screws at top of the cover) and check brown wire as it runs down the column for frays...
Re: silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:12:51 -0400
...lower > steering column cover (2 small screws at top of the cover) and check brown wire as > it runs down the column for frays...
Re: SMART Keys and kill switches, fuel pump timer
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:16:39 -0700
...sensor > you hide under the dash or plastic of the steering column cover. (I > have misplaced their web link but I'll post it...
silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
Historical mailing list - mordo
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:32:35 -0500
...lower > steering column cover (2 small screws at top of the cover) and check brown wire as > it runs down the column for frays...
85 westie steering noise
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:11:38, -0500
...Our 85 westie steering wheel makes a scraping sound everytime we turn it. We have taken the plastic cover off the column and cleaned...
Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:14 -0500
...Steering wheel, column exterior plastic, steering wheel guts, horn pad (all brown) Heater/Defrost control panel and all switches Radiator cooling fan Vent cover...
Re: 85 westie steering noise
Historical mailing list - Ralph Mcmillan
Thu, 27 Mar 1997 23:54:52 -0000
...Our 85 westie > steering wheel makes a scraping sound everytime we turn it. We have > taken the plastic cover off the column and cleaned...
Re: Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:17:19 -0500
...Steering wheel, column exterior plastic, steering wheel guts, horn pad (all brown) Heater/Defrost control panel and all switches Radiator cooling fan Vent cover...
Re: Wiper Wackiness - No Parking
Historical mailing list - Benjamin E. Beasley
Sat, 22 Mar 2003 00:22:23 -0500
...remove the plastic steering column cover by removing two screws, then snap off the horn button (must pry gently), disconnect horn wires and set...
Re: Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 20 Oct 2014 19:56:58 -0400
...Steering wheel, column exterior plastic, steering wheel guts, > horn pad (all brown) > > Heater/Defrost control panel and all switches > > Radiator cooling fan > > Vent cover...
Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
...Black Lower Steering Column Cover Brown Lower Steering Column Cover Black Upper Steering Column Cover- No Hole Brown Upper Steering Column Cover- Hole We...
Re: 71 Bus: Lola needs her steering wheel removed, please help!
Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
Thu, 14 Dec 1995 09:04:45 -0600 (CST)
...This arrangement is a little off center, but with the steering wheel nut backed out to the top of the steering column, I was...
Mo Parts---
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 19:56:43 -0600
...Steering column assembly, with ignition switch, T/S ,wiper switch, and real nice black steering wheel (1) interior dome light (1) black instument cover...
dashboard removal
Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
Sun, 7 Jan 1996 19:08:27 -0500 (EST)
...Remove the instrument panel: -The shell is easily removed with a tug towards the steering wheel -take off the dust cover (note the master...
Re: More Heater Blower Problems
Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
Wed, 08 Jan 1997 11:46:17 -0800
...off steering wheel (this is not absolutely necessary, but makes it much easier to work) -Take off two shear bolts from steering column- they...
Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:32:37 -0400
...First I removed the upper and lower steering wheel shaft >black plastic covers. I noticed the the directional, high and low >beam electrics along...
Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:04:29 EST
...on the instrument face plate. I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, and theorized it was brake...
Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
...steering column cover(brown),various interior trim, igniton switch and door handles and rear hatch lock(with key),Batery cables.Neg and positive(7...
My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
...Repaired steering column cover . Repair latch on cabinet door under sink FUTURE PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SUMMER . ARB Awning (GoWesty) <https://www.gowesty...
Re: How to rebuild power steering rack?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 5 Nov 2001 05:53:48 EST
...Remove the output to the steering column. Remove the cover plate for the spring tensioner. Then remove the locking devices by turning them counter...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:22:16 -0600
...on the instrument face plate. > >I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, and >theorized it was brake...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:24:50 -0500
...on the instrument face plate. > > I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, and > theorized it was brake...
Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:39:07 -0400
...First I removed the upper and lower steering wheel shaft black plastic covers. I noticed the the directional, high and low beam electrics along...
Re: Heffalump Sighting
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:38:40 +1000
...On Friday I was sitting at the shop in my son's 97 Jetta working on the steering column when a Brown/Tan Wolfsburg...
Re: Horn problem
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:08:23 -0400
...While >>>>>>> parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn >>>>>>> blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found...
Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:12:25 -0400
...While >>>>>>> parked, ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn >>>>>>> blows. Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Leon
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:40:30 -0800
...on the instrument face plate. > > I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, > and > theorized it was brake...
Bug O Rama Report
Historical mailing list
Sun, 3 Sep 1995 11:39:00 -0700 (PDT)
...a bubble taillight to replace the ailing one ($60 - a decent deal) A long window latch ($10 - decent) A steering column lock ($45 - OK...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
...new insulated OEM model, replacing or refinishing mounting hardware. . Repaired steering column cover . Repair latch on cabinet door under sink FUTURE PROJECTS TO BE...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 21:23:21 -0500
...on the instrument face plate. I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, and theorized it was brake...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 07:27:28 -0700
...on the instrument face plate. >> >> I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, >> and >> theorized it was brake...
Re: Starter click, no cranking
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:54:12 -0600
...be elegant for car designers to mount on you dashboard or steering column. The heavy duty contacts are your PRIME suspect. The take a...
Re: Fast German ruined my dash, now what?
Historical mailing list - zampano
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 19:20:47 -0800
...on the instrument face plate. > > I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering > column, and > theorized it was brake...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:39:33 -0400
Jim, The standard steering uses the flat rubber joint at the steering box input shaft. Power steering racks require a true U-Joint which...
Re: Dash / Air Distribution Box removal
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 08:27:02 -0400
...the box out? I've read the recent thread on the steering column shear bolts. Hopefully, vise grips will do the trick for me...
Re: Dash / Air Distribution Box removal
Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 11:17:28 -0500
...One set in held in by a large cover plate with six screws. Beneath this cover plate and set of flaps are the two...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...Repaired steering column cover > > . Repair latch on cabinet door under sink > > FUTURE PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SUMMER > > . ARB Awning (GoWesty) > < > https://www.gowesty...
Re: 1985 Vanagon - front steering column "u-joint"
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 08:33:19 -0500
...The first thing to look at are the U-joints, the flexible joints that make use of the rubber plates. My local shop had...
Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
...plate: (Applies to SYNCRO Model) >Remove the Syncro dash plate and Differential lock switch(es). > >Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding >the steering...
Re: ruined my dash
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 18:47:01 -0800
...on the instrument face plate. I then noticed fluid on the rubber floor mat and on the steering column, and theorized it was brake...
Re: Switched power for 84 vanagon radio
Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 14:54:28 -0500
...You can probably find it behind the steering column cover plate. For your information, it goes to the Seat Belt Wiring Relay (page 97...
Don't Buy This Syncro!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 17 Jan 95 14:43:50 PST
...unusual, it seems) California plates Vin #???? (I can email to those interested) No wheel covers, or non-stock wheel covers Black 3-piece carpet...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
...new insulated OEM model, replacing or > refinishing mounting hardware. > > . Repaired steering column cover > > . Repair latch on cabinet door under sink > > FUTURE PROJECTS TO BE...
Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:05:10 -0700
...When I >>> went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see >>> what I was doing, I discovered a rat's...
Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 11:40:18 -0500
...When I >>>> went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see >>>> what I was doing, I discovered a rat's...
Re: Fwd: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
Historical mailing list - John Jensen
Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:57:17 -0400
...steering wheel is upside down (or 180 degrees off), there is >> no plastic cover on the steering column (which will make it easy to...
Re: Headlight Upgrade Eilemma
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 9 Sep 2011 09:54:10 -0700
...When I >>>>> went to do this, and removed the steering column cover to better see >>>>> what I was doing, I discovered a rat's...
BA 6 Heater Booster - text
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:14:06 -0800
...The way I usually looked for a Vanagon to have a BA6 ,was to look to the right of the steering column for the...
FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
...Syncro dash plate: (Applies to SYNCRO Model) Remove the Syncro dash plate and Differential lock switch(es). Steering column: Remove the two bolts holding...
Memphis or Bust...
Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
Mon, 11 Mar 1996 19:08:05 -0500
...After I finished that, I pulled the outer steering column. I got the replacement steering column and began threading the turn signal wires through...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 23 May 2016 14:04:46 -0700
...Just a push button switch, right above the license plate. Same scenario, ignition switch on steering column must be on. Quite helpful when trouble...
Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 23 May 2016 14:43:32 -0700
...Just a push button switch, right above the license plate. Same scenario, ignition switch on steering column must be on. Quite helpful when trouble...
Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:46:28 -0500
...the Toyota Corolla > was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the Toyotas > weren't bursting into balls of fire and...
Re: Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:14:26 -0500
...the Toyota Corolla > > was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the Toyotas > > weren't bursting into balls of fire and...
Re: Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:45:19 -0500
...the Toyota Corolla > > was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the Toyotas > > weren't bursting into balls of fire and...
Re: Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:21:54 -0700
...the Toyota Corolla >>> was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the Toyotas >>> weren't bursting into balls of fire and...
Re: Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:01:34 -0700
...the Toyota > > Corolla > > was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the > > Toyotas > > weren't bursting into balls of fire and...
Re: Was Tubes in tires, now gas tanks
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:39:45 -0700
...the Toyota >> > Corolla >> > was killing drivers by impaling them on the steering column. But the >> > Toyotas >> > weren't bursting into balls of fire and...