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  • Re: friday fuel injection recall
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 01:12:24 -0500
    ...is go to your authorized VW dealer, and give them the vin number of your van What exactly is a vehicle identification number number....?:)
  • Need VWOA part # list
    Historical mailing list - Tracey
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:49:04 -0500
    ...identification...which year/type vehicle they belong to. Does anyone know of a source where I can look up items by part number? Thanks...
  • Re: Simple Question about VIN's
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Sat, 13 Jan 2001 10:08:42 +1000
    ...Production control number 2. Vehicle identification number 3. Model code number 4. Model explanation 5. Engine and gearbox code letters 6. Paint number/interior...
  • Re: din (whoops! VIN) numbers
    Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
    21 Jun 95 10:39:08 EST
    ...have these DIN numbers on just about everything in Germany, even crapper paper!!!!) VIN = Vehicle Identification Number, (vehicle serial number) silly me, i'm...
  • Re: friday fuel injection recall
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:06:17 EST
    ...dealer, and give them the > vin number of your van > > > What exactly is a vehicle identification number number....?:) > It's one of those redundancies...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:42:13 -0500
    ...Vehicle identification no. 3. Type code number 4. Type designation 5. Engine and transmission code letter 6. Paint no./interior 7. Optional equipmennt nos...
  • Newest Vanagon on the list??
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:10:23 -0500 (EST)
    ...s is the newest on the list, send your VIN (vehicle identification number) to me. I'll keep a list and let the whole...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:55:58 -0700
    ...Vehicle identification no. . Type code number . Type designation . Engine and transmission code letter . Paint no./interior . Optional equipmennt nos. Vehicle data 2 to 7...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:04:37 -0400
    ...Vehicle identification no. . Type code number . Type designation . Engine and transmission code letter . Paint no./interior . Optional equipmennt nos. Vehicle data 2 to 7...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:54:40 -0600
    ...My Westfalia stickers have a serial number, but it is not the VW VIN serial number. The VIN serial number is on the VW...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:19:33 -0500
    ...There is no identification sticker on the outside of the vehicle, either on the door like Trevor's, or below the door like Richard...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:05:37 +0000
    ...There is no identification sticker on the outside of the vehicle, either on the door like Trevor's, or below the door like Richard...
  • Re: 1.9 vs 2.1 identification
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:04:00 -0700
    you tell by the engine number, or engine code ( two letters ) . it's stamped into the case right below the oil tower thing. ( it...
  • Re: identification plate
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:29:50 -0700
    ...would be rare compared to the production numbers. Any car company that built 30-year vehicles would eventually go out of business. We're...
  • Oldest Vanagon on the list??
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Feb 1997 17:12:42 -0500 (EST)
    ...s is the oldest on the list, send your VIN (vehicle identification number) to me. I'll keep a list and let the whole...
  • Re: [Syncro] Syncro 16" Double-Cab
    Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
    Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:50:34 +0100
    ...You may want to try and get the Vehicle Identification Number of the Syncro and then check with either VW or Steyr-Daimler-Puch...
  • Re: Carfax when buying Vanagons (little Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 09:57:16 -0700
    ...For > those that don't know, Carfax is an internet site where you can type in a > cars Vehicle Identification Number and get a...
  • Re: Newest Vanagon on the list??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 18:53:48
    ...s is the newest on the list, send > your >VIN (vehicle identification number) to me. I'll keep a list and let the >whole...
  • Re: Strange place for an identification plate on 91 Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:17:26 -0500
    ...The one in the driver door frame is > Volkswagen AG. > > My Westfalia stickers have a serial number, but it is not > the VW VIN...
  • Re: HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
    Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:34:53 +0100
    ...also > gives the VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number) too. > There is more; the VIN number is such that some numbers mean > certain things and...
  • VW Audi Factory Parts Numbers on C.D.rom on Ebay ???????
    Historical mailing list - lchase
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:58:39 -0800
    ...This C.D.r contains Factory part numbers and parts diagrams for almost all VW and Audi Vehicles up to 2001. Shows Subcomponents listings...
  • Re: Bentley manuals- version page counts
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:34:31 -0700
    ...While VW has exact chassis number > information regarding running changes to the base vehicle, I doubt that > Westfalia was so precise in recording just...
  • identification plate
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:17:32 +0100
    Years ago an identification plate was usually a metalic plate with raised letters, numbers. They would last hundred years. The company which produced the...
  • Re: identification plate
    Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
    Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:19:48 +0100
    ...would be rare compared to the production numbers. Any car company that > built > 30-year vehicles would eventually go out of business. We're...
  • Re: VW Audi Factory Parts Numbers on C.D.rom on Ebay ???????
    Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:27:55 -0900
    ...This C.D.r contains Factory part numbers and parts diagrams for almost all VW and Audi Vehicles up to 2001. Shows Subcomponents listings...
  • Re: =?utf-8?Q?Very_low_Westfalia_serial_number__A_=2d_=30=30=30=34?=
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 5 Feb 2007 10:41:39 -0500
    Here is what I think the serial number A-0004 means...... The expanded VIN number that comes on each vehicle that is manufactured, began...
  • Re: Oldest Vanagon on the list??
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Thu, 13 Feb 1997 09:17:22 -0500 (EST)
    ...s is the oldest on the list, send your > VIN (vehicle identification number) to me. I'll keep a list and let the > whole...
  • Re: Need VWOA part # list
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:55:39 -0600
    ...identification...which year/type vehicle they belong to. Does >anyone know of a source where I can look up items by part number? this...
  • Re: HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:33:39 +0100
    ...s) of all vehicles that were shipped to the islands, make a pencil > rubbing of the VIN (vehicle identification number) tag and the tag...
  • VW Part Number Scheme
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:40:46 -0800
    ...identification...which year/type vehicle they belong to. Does anyone know of a source where I can look up items by part number? this...
  • Re: speshul tires for the vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:42:21 +0000
    ...the number of plies. For proper fitment the tire must have a load capacity capable of carrying the maximum load of the vehicle in...
  • Re: [Adventurewagen] Need to sell my van : ( Another victim of bad diagnostic skills! This really bothers me
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 13:01:13 -0700
    ...SDDL number must provide a photo copy of a picture ID (e.g. out-of-state driver's license, tribal photo identification) for each...
  • some stuff about tires ...
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Fri, 21 Oct 94 14:25:53 CDT
    ...set of numbers (for example, P225/75R15). This system replaced the alpha-numeric system (for example, GR78-15). P-metric system identification offers this...
  • Re: We're #1! NVC
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:46:56 -0800
    ...Please provide your Vehicle Identification Number (normally on front left dash) or (door post) License Number Number of persons in family who are of...
  • Re: RE That:1988 VW Vanagon 34k Original Miles - $6500 (Stallings)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:42 -0600
    "*Sorry, but the VIN you entered is incorrect.* *P**lease check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) you entered, WV2YB0253JHO3808, **for accuracy and try again...
  • Re: HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:00:57 +0100
    ...s) of all vehicles that were shipped to the islands, make a pencil >>> rubbing of the VIN (vehicle identification number) tag and the tag...
  • Vanagon spotting on Maryland's Eastern Shore (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:26:54 -0700
    ...no identification, no hint as to the name, but searching on the phone number on the silver van's windows produced the identification of...
  • vw parts numbering system
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 15 Apr 94 13:31:11 CDT
    ...The part numbers only indicate the parts that make up a vehicle, but the chassis number simply distinguishes one vehicle from another. We hope...
  • Re: Need VWOA part # list
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 06:21:28 EST
    ...identification...which year/type vehicle = > they belong to. Does anyone know of a source where I can look up items = > by part number? > Tracy...
  • SDP Says My Front Diff Does Not Exist
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:28:47 -0400
    ...out if it is compatable with the transmission in my vehicle. (The part number is "094 409 410 SOP" and code "ADK 248"). Any...
  • Re: real explanation regarding why imports to canada are barred
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:23:16 -0700
    ...All admissible vehicles, including all types of trailers, must bear a 17 digit alphanumeric Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as required by Canada Motor Vehicle...
  • Wolfgang's Killer 16" Tire Rsh--part 3
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:06:24 -0500
    ...br> from it the identification letter results for the front axle<br> AOM, which can be verified under the vehicle.<br> Comparison with the...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
    ...DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI Technical Specifications Vehicle Identification capacity: 2109cc mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve production run: 2/1985 - 10...
  • DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:36:40 -0500
    ...DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI Technical Specifications Vehicle Identification capacity: 2109cc mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve production run: 2/1985 - 10...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:17:34 -0500
    ...9l DH > WBX. > > DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI > Technical Specifications > > Vehicle Identification > > capacity: 2109cc > mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve > production run...
  • Carfax when buying Vanagons (little Vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 07:35:40 EDT
    ...For those that don't know, Carfax is an internet site where you can type in a cars Vehicle Identification Number and get a...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:14:37 -0800
    ...9l DH > WBX. > > DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI > Technical Specifications > > Vehicle Identification > > capacity: 2109cc > mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve > production run...
  • re: What kind of bus do I have?
    Historical mailing list - Bob
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
    ...Successful use of VW parts listings depends upon the customer knowing the chassis number for his or her vehicle and identifying the true age...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:28 -0800
    ...DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI Technical Specifications Vehicle Identification capacity: 2109cc mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve production run: 2/1985 - 10...
  • List Sticker thoughts from sunny Portland, ME
    Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:33:30 -0500
    ...It kind of reminds me of the big letter/number on the subway trains in NYC - which is what I think we should be...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
    ...9l DH >> WBX. >> >> DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI >> Technical Specifications >> >> Vehicle Identification >> >> capacity: 2109cc >> mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve >> production run...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:38:43 -0500
    ...9l DH > WBX. > > DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI > Technical Specifications > > Vehicle Identification > > capacity: 2109cc > mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve > production run...
  • Re: buying in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
    Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:59:42 -0400
    ...Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS). The letter from the manufacturer must identify your vehicle by the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). READ THE LETTER...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:00:57 -0800
    ...9l DH >>> WBX. >>> >>> DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI >>> Technical Specifications >>> >>> Vehicle Identification >>> >>> capacity: 2109cc >>> mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve >>> production run...
  • Re: Make Best of Synthetic Oil?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Sep 1993 13:27:09 GMT
    ...The part numbers only indicate the parts that make up a vehicle, but the chassis number simply distinguishes one vehicle from another. We hope...
  • Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:19:24 -0500
    ...9l DH >>>> WBX. >>>> >>>> DJ Engine - 2.1l Waterboxer - FI >>>> Technical Specifications >>>> >>>> Vehicle Identification >>>> >>>> capacity: 2109cc >>>> mumber of cylinders/type: 4/overhead valve >>>> production run...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Rebecca Virnig
    Fri, 1 Mar 96 16:51:00 -0700
    ...Volkswagen issued us an identification number: 9500-27-261. Thank -you for taking the time to respond to my call today. Both Jean and...
  • index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
    ...Affected Model Order Affected Model Years Number Component Subject ------------ ------- -------- ----------- ----------------------------- Vanagon ALL 87-N06 General Vanagon "Dust Buster" air filter - Heavy Duty Air Filte Vanagon...
  • Re: FTC, VWOA, Head Replacement Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:06:36 -0400
    ...are seeking a refund or repair: * the identification of the car by VIN (Vehicle Identification Number); * the make, model, and year; * the mileage on...
  • Re: FTC, VWOA, Head Replacement Questions
    Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 23:40:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...are seeking a > refund or repair: > > * the identification of the car by VIN (Vehicle > Identification Number); > > * the make, model, and year; > > * the mileage on...