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• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:12:44 -0700
  ...This place has a rebuilt AT with the converter and final drive for $1600 or $1800 (depending on the warranty). $700 core charge, shipping...
• Re: 85 gl manual...shift lever BROKE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 01:52:08 -0400
  ...OR, an emergency fix I did one time that held for months, before I finally remembered to weld it back together: Get one of...
• Re: Fraydaye -- What Was Your Favourite Westy Moment This Week?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:43:10 -0700
  ...My turn finally came and the guy became very alert and quickly raised his hand to stop me. He motioned for me to roll...
• Re: Dometic Fans
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:16:31 -0700
  ...That is why there are 2 fuses behind the drivers seat in Westys. One is for the 12 volt heating element and is enabled...
• Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 15:22:22 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of alternative? If worse comes to worse (I'm going to drive about 1000 miles of gravel roads this summer) I...
• Syncro "reserve" fuel capacity
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:44:25 -0700
  I'm finally getting around to posting this, though it has always been a mystery to me... (I'm working from memory here, so...
• Re: driving legal
  Historical mailing list - John Flaherty
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:49:04 -0400
  ...driving legal hey folks, ive finally gotten my westie legal(registered and title transfered), after owning and driving it for nine months. feels amazing...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 12:28:44 -0800
  You guys have finally answered a question that's been asked on this list numerous times. That is, with original or identical rubber, something...
• Michelin XCA and steel wheels for sale PNW
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:55:17 -0500
  Hey; I finally bit the bullet and bought a set of Gowesty alloy rims and wheels. They do look great and ride and handle...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:47:32 -0700
  ...Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
• Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:21:28 -0400
  On 6/20/05, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > At last!!! > > With Unca Joel's encouragement it's finally here!!!! > > This manual is...
• Re: sucks in snow!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 20:30:11 -0700
  ...When my '81 was my daily driver (for 20 years) I put 4 (that is FOUR) concrete splash blocks on top of the engine...
• Re: 85 Vanagon GL stereo upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 07:41:56 -0800
  Just my 2 cents ~ The remote control with many of these manufactures leave a lot to be desired! What I finally settled on for...
• Re: Bend, vanagons, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 7 May 2008 17:01:00 -0700
  ...in many drivers. They will often follow a slow vehicle for miles and miles, ignoring many many opportunities to pass and finally screw up...
• Re: jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:40:05 -0600
  ...is wrong, since the diesel 4-speed has a >very low final drive ratio. I'm suspicious that the shift points would be >incorrect...
• Re: Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:03:50 -0600
  ...I have this now in my 91 so looking for a final >> drive housing. Anyway this is a quick low cost inspection that can...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 15:12:54 -0500
  ...I checked the oil levels in the transmission and final drive > before > leaving and the back of the car is not spotted up so...
• Re: Radiator Installation in an Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 30 May 1999 12:27:48 -0700
  ...If you put the radiator in the deck lid plan on a good size engine driven fan. I found that a 13" engine driven...
• Refrigerator problems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:28:48 -0800
  ...I've traced it back to the fuse box behind the drivers seat, no power there (though the line's fuse was blown and...
• Tubing for Brake Fluid recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:02:19 -0500
  ...I finally was able to drive the old van around the neighborhood today! First time in a long while! No problems with the oil...
• 30mm vs. 40mm Hub on Diesel Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 13:21:27 -0500
  ...to? And finally, why does VW use two different hub sizes? I think it has something to do with the pulley drive system - as...
• Re: Found a Binz Crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:38:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the side cut down gates carried through till mid 60 when VW made there own finally for the crew cab. just a little more...
• Re: Rear hatch ... inside openers?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 09 Jul 95 12:02:11 CDT
  ...inside? i gave this a lot of thought years back, and finally just decided it wasn't worth the risk of the rear hatch...
• 80 vgon autotrans update
  Historical mailing list - Thoreau
  Sat, 1 Feb 1997 20:58:15 -0600 (CST)
  ...around the pan on the final drive portion of the autotrans all of the tranny fluid has cleaned gunk off, making it very easy...
• Re: A/C Fan Blower Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:06:06 EDT
  ...I finally bypassed the 4-wide VW connector for the #2 circuit and installed another connector. The connector is approximately between the driver and...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Page Additions
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Sat, 11 Dec 1999 14:50:57 -0800
  ...lock > - Diagram & Charts re the VC > - Tire, wheel & Alignment specs > And also > - Link to the final drives re all vanagons page > but i don...
• oil change/filter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:12:02 -0600
  ...I finally got them to tell me that they had drained the transaxle instead of the engine, and couldn't figure out how to...
• Black smoke - diesel running rich?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 15:36:55 +0200
  Good morning everyone, A couple of months ago I wrote about my diesel's loss of power - finally my shade tree mechanic did something...
• Re: buying a westy out of state, how do I drive it home legally?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 05:27:23 -0700
  ...then head straight for Dallas, TX. Major AC installation and upgrades. Finally, a month or more after being picked up in LA, will make...
• Re: Tranny Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:47:52 -0500
  ...Thanks, Michael. > Then a Synthetic Dextron in the trans and a GL-5 or GL-6 extreme pressure gear lube in the final drive...
• All fixed up and passed the test drive
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:49:13 -0700
  Finally a remedy and thanks to those who made mention about the O2 sensor which when I began to read from the archives I...
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:55:53 -0600
  Don Hanson wrote: > OK, I had mine apart this am and put a drop of crazy glue on the gear that > is driven by...
• Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 14:01:26 -0700 (MST)
  ...I trust that you have the DM final drive ratios. That is, 38:7, I believe. If you have the following shift points printed...
• I think I'm going to scream!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 21:22:40 PST
  ...store and buy 10 for $5 13. Finally finish engine rebuild 14. Install engine, Test drive, Runs great 15. Start to smell coolant when...
• Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 10 Aug 2014 13:19:32 -0600
  ...on my > air-cooled Vanagon. > > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Replacing-Trans-Final-Drive-Seals229.htm > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: 1998 SA Vanagon on eBay UK
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:59:07 +0000
  ...Hi Kim, Yes, I agree, it's quite a drive! What is remarkable is that the van is in very good condition, despite that...
• Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 7 Nov 2016 07:21:53 -0500
  ...Temporarily install a tee and vacuum gauge on the pump inlet and see what you have after a drive. You'll know if the...
• Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle? (No gun content)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rehkugler
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 09:41:09 -0800
  ...The seal between the auto trans and final drive/transaxle been replaced twice previously. Now once again I have excess oil level in the...
• VW shop list updated
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 10:38:00 -0400
  I finally got off my duff and input all the shop info I've collected for the last few months. It's in HTML...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:13:23 +1200
  ...Why oh why couldn't they just bite the bullet and copy the Japanese? They finally learned from our Asian friends how to position...
• Re: Propane Fueled Turbo Diesel Injection
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 16:48:19 -0400
  ...Of course you know the rest- supply and demand will drive up the price of propane. Finally there will be no cheap fuel-supply...
• syncro speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 18:17:23 -0400
  ...on my 90gl the cable runs thru the drivers side front wheel assembly.&nbsp; on the 87 syncro it is not there.&nbsp; is...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 08:51:43 -0800
  Hey Wil I had a whistling issue with my 84 and finally found out it was not the window. The wind was coming through...
• Rear headrests in full Westy camper? 3 point belts?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:16:26 EDT
  ...Is there a way to have a three point seat belt on the driver's side (I guess actually in the middle of the...
• Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:06:37 -0700
  ...I had gotten 2 from Van-Cafe while in MT on a trip where the original finally gave up. Glad I had the spare...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 11:11:35 -0400
  ...Is it because it interferes with the driver's seat while folded (it >folds behind the driver's seat, right?). > >Just curious... > >Brent Christensen...
• Re: Bucko update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 19:40:31 -0600
  ...I will wait anxiously until you have final results. Lokking forward to it. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert Keezer wrote>> > > So here's...
• Oil Light Update - To Mordor and Back
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Jun 1997 09:35 -0600 (MDT)
  I think I've finally reached the last chapter in this saga. The problem is fixed. On the way home Friday, I picked up...
• Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:08 -0700
  ...electric drive. > > > > Now: > > I could get the whole drivetrain repaired. I estimate (roughly converted > > from Euro) > > gearbox $3000 > > engine (incl Turbo and stuff): $3000...
• Re: Why you NEVER loan out your Vanagon!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:47:30 -0800
  ...the van!!! Pull over and the tow driver finally realizes the >things a four wheel drive! How the guy can not feel the thing...
• Off for 2 Months in Italy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:11:51 -0700
  ...We are in the final throws of packing for another "Trip of a Lifetime". Sunday (27 June 2010), we plan to drive the van...
• Re: RAIV / Rabbits, Sciroccos, Dashers, Vanagons too!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 26 May 2003 00:46:05 -0500
  ...I finally have an acronym that > > accurately describes my addiction: > > Redundant > > Array of > > Inexpensive > > Vehicles > > > > Names affectionately after the array of hard drives.. > > > > Brad...
• Re: Big dumb grin on my face!
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 07:32:17 -0700
  ...Had to drive my hog of an Expedition. Finally this past week > I was able to scavenge all the parts I needed from my...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:55:31 -0700
  ...I found a fairly inexpensive 3-piece set of metric hex sockets with a 17mm and 3/4 drive at Autozone, btw. Cya, Robert
• Kitchen lit defeated me
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:09:03 -0500
  ...Today, I finally asked for help from a neighbor, who, through my van has become a friend. He is a veterinarian and surgery specialist...
• Differential Gear Oil Change was Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:09:06 -0400
  ...just how to drain the gear oil > in my 90 Automatic Final Drive? > > Can anyone steer me in the right direction? > I see the...
• Re: Ione #2
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:58:47 -0600
  ...much, that we lessen the truly good works, when they are finally put before us. I recommend, if my recommendations matter any more, that...
• Re: 71 Westy and Door Handles
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 21:36:54 -0500
  A couple of years ago, I had a similar problem with the driver's side door on my '79 Bus. I really had to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 May 1997 12:12:50 -0500
  ...One of the three flaps for electric/water supplies won't latch anymore and is swinging freely as we drive down the highway. Before...
• Re: Thanks, Tom & Michelle Forhan
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 04:55:59 EST
  ...i think there were like 20 vw vans crammed into Tom's driveway, (Sean Bartnik rolled up in his '78 westy as everyone was...