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Subject:Windshield for 85 Westy
From:David Maurio
Date:Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:10:55 +0000

Hey List,

Who had the windshield for an 85 Westy for sale in the NJ/PA area?

Thanks,
David / Ewing, NJ
85 Wolfsburg Westy
> These are a pain to replace unless you remove the airbox and runners.  The
> gap between the runners and the airbox flange is very small, maybe 1/2"
> IIRC.  I decided to change mine when I replaced all the vacuum lines and
> fuel lines.  The VW dealer could not remember anyone ever ordering these
> before.  Mine were a little frayed on the ends, but they really only  have
> to seal that small gap in the center.  I cut  the old crimp clamps off and
> replaced with stainless worm-gear type, but you could probably go
> clamp-free.  They really fit tight and it is only holding vacuum.  Worth
> removing the airbox and use a little Armorall or soap to slide them on.  I
> don't see how one of these could have come loose unless it was dry-rotted
> and split open!
>
>
> Jay
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