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• Re: Universal Cases
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 19:03:52 EDT
  > > Does anyone know how to identify a universal case. I need to find a > motor for my '69 squareback, and am wondering what to...
• Question re: can i use a universal 1 wire Oxygen sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Nick Meyers
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 00:24:33 EDT
  I have an 87 Westy, 2.1, I want to replace the O2 sensor, can I buy a Bosch 1 Wire Universal and splice...
• Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:14:31 -0800
  Anyone have any experience with this 'universal' part for the cooling system? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_984_897/universal_2...
• Re: IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 06:25:15 -0500
  ...junkyards.....and yes the hatch is universal, '80-'91. : : chris The hatch is universal, but the locks are different in appearance. I haven't...
• small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 15:25:00 -0500
  Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering (power steering, 86 syncro). Bently describes it as "universal joint between...
• Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - K & K
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 17:28:19 -0400
  ...It seems the rear universal in the driveshaft was drier the dry and scorched beyond repair. That was the good news, I had feared...
• Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 23:43:00 -0230
  Bad news from my mechanic today; says my steering coupling (universal) needs replacing and he says there is none in the country (have to...
• Re: Little blue lights
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 09:33:52 +0100
  Hella offers Xenon lights in frames specified as "Coaches universal mounting". The "Coaches universal mountings" are designed for busses, but also used for custom...
• Universals on driveshaft-syncros-
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 22:22:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Found out a few interesting facts about the universals or the cv's on the driveshaft which ever you like to call them. The...
• Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:36:33 -0500
  Anyone have the bosch part number for the universal heated O2 sensor for an 89 vanagon? I have my wires that i want to...
• Re: Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 20:05:01 EST
  ...No, not all steering wheels are universal. As a matter of fact the opposite is true. Few (factory) steering wheels are universal. Aftermarket wheels...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:05:29 -0800
  Technically, Bosch does not offer a "universal" 3 wire sensor (at least one doesn't show in their latest references I have). However, Bus...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:04:22 -0400
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:54:49 -0800
  Actually, that Bosch part # (15 725) is listed by Bosch as "Oxygen Sensor Universal" and sells for $48.83 (at least that's what...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 09:36:49 -0400
  ...power > steering Vanagons have a universal joint at the steering rack connection. > There are two couplings and one universal joint on Vanagons with power...
• Re: who has wheel spacers? 5x112
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 11:15:38 -0600
  ...It has often been my experience that 'universal fit' usually means that they fit all applications universally poorly. I have no experience with your...
• Re: O2 Sensor 85 motor to 87 motor compatibility Question.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 May 2005 09:50:23 EDT
  In a message dated 5/28/05 7:01:16 PM, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: << A Bosch universal one (you splice the connector on...
• FYI Posi-tite weathertite replacement for the universal o2 crimp
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:03:06 -0700
  This looks like a nice resusable connector fior use with the universal o2 connector that you have to cut / crimp when installing a new...
• Re: who has wheel spacers? 5x112
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:31:02 EST
  ...It has often been my experience that 'universal fit' usually means > that they fit all applications universally poorly. I have no experience with > your...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:36:27 -0400
  ...It seems the rear universal in the driveshaft was drier the dry and scorched beyond repair. That was the good news, I had feared...
• Re: IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 12:25:15 -0600
  : : junkyards.....and yes the hatch is universal, '80-'91. : : chris The hatch is universal, but the locks are different in appearance. I haven't...
• Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:51:44 +1300
  Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would eliminate the possibility of losing the steering...
• Re: Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:21:19 -0800
  ...Someone have the part number for the universal O2 sensor? > Actually, that Bosch part # (15 725) is listed by Bosch as "Oxygen Sensor > Universal...
• Re: Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:53:41 -0800
  On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Ric, it is the universal that links the rack...
• Water Pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - chrism
  Sat, 1 May 1999 19:07:23 -0500
  A 13mm socket with a universal joint and extention will get the bottom pump nut off. This was posted several months ago. A 6mm...
• Motive Bleeder Recs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:17 -0600
  ...Has anyone ever used the Universal on their van? TIA. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 21:24:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It seems > the rear universal in the driveshaft was drier the dry and scorched beyond > repair. That was the good news, I had feared...
• Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:41:46 -0700
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 21:51:08 -0600
  KEITH PIKE wrote: > > Bad news from my mechanic today; says my steering coupling > (universal) needs replacing and he says there is none in the...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:28 -0500
  On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 9:14 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone have any experience with this 'universal' part for...
• Re: Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:53:39 -0400
  ...Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:47:58 -0700
  After consultation with an old African grey (parrot), I received the following question. "If it's a universal solvent, what do you keep it...
• OFF TOPIC ~Re: Catholic heaters
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 01:38:31 -0600
  By that subject line, I gather you're suggesting Carver heaters are indeed UNIVERSAL, which is what Catholic means. A theologian once explained to...
• U-joints
  Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 14:18:30 -0500
  I need all you Syncro owners out there that have replaced the universal joints in there prop shaft to e-mail me. I need...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:02:49 -0600
  ...Sounds like Keith may need the universal? Cheers. Jim 91 Syncro NM Alamogordo NM Post from: Frank Condelli > << Steering coupling / universal >> > Larry, are you...
• Re: deep cycle: best place to put? best size?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:15:06 -0600
  ...http://www.batteryuniverse.com/Sealed-Lead-Acid/Universal-Battery/UB12220/GZ12180NB_Universal-Battery_UB12220_Sealed-Lead-Acid-Battery bob
• Re: Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:23:51 -0500
  ...When you slide under the van look at the power steering rack and then you will see the universal joint that attaches to it...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:17:05 -0500
  Max Fenner wrote: > >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering > >(power steering, 86 syncro). Bently describes it as...
• UniversalMaps Atlas / Bus on front cover
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:01:34 -0500
  ...This morning when I stopped for my morning coffee I saw a UniversalMaps brand road atlas(US and Canada) that had a nice picture...
• Anyone have "universal" gauges installed?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 12:24:23 -0400
  Has anyone installed a set of the universal type electric guages. The ones that have an oil pressure, oil or water temperature, and amps...
• Sachs Clutch Chatter
  Historical mailing list - Denys Mueller
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 14:50:44 -0700
  ...While there are conflicting stories, one theory is the introduction of a universal pressure plate. The previous models had separate versions for different years...
• Re: O2 sensor prices?
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 08:36:20 -0500
  ...The only real difference between the $138 model and the $40 universal is the plug and the length of wire. All you have to...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:34:51 -0700
  ...experience with this 'universal' part for the cooling >> system? >> >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_984_897/universal_2.1l_stainless_steel...
• engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:14:30 -0800
  ...Do the standard universal style engine stands work well for VW engines? Thanks, Jake --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing
• JP Group Power Steering U Joint Fitment Issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 09:03:53 -0700
  ...This is regarding the power steering universal joint that joins the rack shaft to steering shaft. Looking on the internet, it seems that various...
• Sticky steering - on center
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 29 Oct 96 16:16:05 -0600
  ...it should be a fairly universal (ha! get it? universal joint?) application that can be matched up with a spec book at a FLAPS...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:31:56 -0600
  ...YMMV DM&FSAt 08:14 PM 11/29/2009, Loren Busch wrote: >Anyone have any experience with this 'universal' part for the cooling >system...
• Any Interest in power steering universal joints or syncro gas tank straps?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:27:16 -0400
  ...I will have two of the Vanagon power steering universal joints available and two of the syncro stainless steel gas tank strap sets. The...
• Re: stereo gone
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:04:24 -0600
  Radio removal tool: http://www.skywaytools.com/dyn.exe?doc=universal1.dht&
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:51:35 -0800
  Mark Gajewski wrote: > > Max Fenner wrote: > > > >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering > > >(power steering, 86 syncro). Bently...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:43:46 -0700
  ...sheesh, have a look! and what the heck does this statement mean or prove? > > Water is known as the universal solvent due to its...
• Power Steering Universal Joints in limited stock
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:50:47 -0400
  I just got three of the small universal joints that attach to the power steering rack on all Vanagons with power steering. These joints...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:04:18 -0600
  ...AM Eastern Daylight Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > << Steering coupling / universal >> > Larry, are you sure of this ? I tried searching the Bus Depot...
• Engine stands
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 19:59:28 -0800
  I have both a cheapie floor universal stand and a VW specific bench mount stand. I switch between MG engines and VW engines easily...
• Van Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:59:36 -0000
  ...does it fit without trouble & does the horn still work, the indicators turn off etc.... ? My experience of most things 'universal' is that they...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:40:19 -0700
  Not quite universal. The slide adjustment levers are on different sides. Either seat will work on either side though. Mark JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote...
• part needed for 84 (may be universal vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Copich
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:57:27 -0700
  ...These are about 42" long and may all be universal. I need them to properly install a 5th seat in my Westy. Let me...
• Re: Syncro Driveshaft Universal Joints
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 1996 19:03:29 -0800
  ...They all insisted that this Vehicle has no universal joints. >> Does anyone know of a suitable replacement or have a part #. VOA wants well...
• Universal Joint
  Historical mailing list - Nicole Constandis
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 13:18:38 -0700
  ...I know it needs a new universal joint for the steering and it is having some problems getting into 1st and 2nd though the...
• Re: Steering coupling / universal
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:33:06 EDT
  ...power > > steering Vanagons have a universal joint at the steering rack connection. > > There are two couplings and one universal joint on Vanagons with power...