Hi Betsy

I recently replaced my front speakers in my '82 Vanagon diesel with a set
from Pioneer that was ordered over the web from Crutchfield. Search for
Vanagon speakers on their web site. They were about $45-50 and the only ones
I could find with no modifications needed. The entire speaker unscrews and
has a plastic threaded piece behind the door panel. The door panel was easy
to remove partially and plastic sheet behind it put back in place. I used a
set of needlenose pliers spread apart a little to insert into the holes in
the grill to help unscrew the originals. The Pioneers sound good for such
small speakers but certainly not what I am used to and not nearly as good as
the speaker system in my new Jetta. I normally use my fader to enhance the
back speakers which are 8 inch Pioneers.

Good luck.

Jim Snyder

----- Original Message -----
From: Betsy Webb <WebbKVMA@ADELPHIA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 8:49 AM
Subject: Front Door Speakers

> The Dead sound dead.  So does Johny Cash and Mozart.  Actually the left
> front door speaker appears shot.  Lots of breaking up with most music
> and any sound.
>
> Question:  This appears to be a screw off speaker, unscrewed from the
> back/  Is this correct?
>
> Has anyone an easy replacement set of speaker that attach easily,
> without having to drill screw holes or similar hassels?  I don't want to
> risk destroying the inside panel of the door or opening the waterproof
> plastic in the door?
>
> Suggestions appriciated.  Drive to Phila will be better for the
> holidays.  Happy holidays to all.
>
> Brad
>
> Oh yea, new heater core in the back works great.  Thanks for the tips on
> how to install it without having to bleed the whole cooling system.
>