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Road Trip: Assistance: Dream
Historical mailing list - Daniel Gordon
Thu, 25 May 2006 22:47:18 -0400
...We bought this van about a year ago and after many trials have finally gotten underway. We're going to workamp for four months...
Re: Auto Trans Governor Seal
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:41:47 -0700
...Be careful to get all of the pieces out of the seal groove and the cavity in the side of the trans/final drive...
SHE LIVES AGAIN!
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:01:43 -0500
...Time for another test drive!!! -Craig '85gl
Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:17:18 -0400
...is a problem... > Today I was working on fixing the driveline vibration and finally got > around to hopefully fixing the diff lock. The diff...
Re: SCREWED by the ins.co.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Thu, 6 May 1999 08:44:26 EDT
...The driver then shows the Md. trooper his ID showing him to be a Florida state trooper, I figure I'm screwed. But no...
Re: Power Window Failure Diagnosis
Historical mailing list - Jonathon Brown
Mon, 19 May 2003 08:11:09 -0700
...drivers door and frame. Over time the spice became corroded and after several months of the window getting slower and slower it finally stopped...
Re: source of more cv grease?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:58:47 -0600
...John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver x2 > > Wesley Pegden wrote: > >> this is turning into the job that never ends. I finally have everything >> I need...
Re: Going south again, to buy a Westy, i need info on US/state law.
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:41:10 -0500
...So you can drive the van back to Canada on the current plates and registration. Just make sure you have insurance.<<< >>>but California does...
for the wanabusers: buses for sale
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 12 Aug 94 18:48:52 CDT
...I'm willing to pay a reasonable finder's to anyone helping us get our final vehicle. Please call or write Tim Funk, RR...
Volkswagen Bus Enlightenment (F)
Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:28:41 PDT
...clapping is actually a VW driver attempting to at once both shift and survive? C) Factually, the driver's legs are not the first...
Re: vanagon syndrome week - Friday
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 01:21:37 -0700
...vanagon syndrome week - Friday > > <<<Tent camping? BTDT, how do you get a rear wheel drive front > engine vehicle to drive up a steep hill...
Re: Help Needed, On the Road
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:30:44 -0700
...It took me more than two years to finally nailed it. It was an ignition problem. Try this: Before you drive it in the...
Re: PNW Camping Trip/Stove Install
Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
Thu, 21 Dec 1995 01:39:37 -0800 (PST)
I think the February dates may be better, but of course that would be right in the middle of finals and that may reduce...
Power antenna/New paint job
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 11:33:13 -0500
Hello folks, Well I finally have bit the bullet and brought the van in for a total body make over and Tornado Red paint...
Re: How can you test a VC on a Syncro
Historical mailing list - David Bayer
Mon, 1 Jun 1998 15:23:08 -0700
...with the torque needed to overcome the resistance introduced by the final drive seals in both the front and rear diffs when performing the...
bought a syncro
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:56:23 -0700
...Well i did finally find one, '86 pas. syncro. if fair shape for age, rust in spots but curiously localised. Has a/c, webasto...
Ah! So nice to have a Vanagon sleeper again!
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Wed, 25 Jun 1997 18:18:07 -0700
...It sat in the driveway while I fiddled around getting it cleaned up and solving the problem with wet subflooring pads. Finally, this Monday...
Re: Rear headrests in full Westy camper? 3 point belts?
Historical mailing list - justin -
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 18:18:38 -0600
3 point drivers side available thru gowesty.com http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3429&search_phrase=seat%20belt&start= i installed...
Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Jul 2011 15:51:28 -0700
...it's hard not to have drive to the oil pump in a waterboxer engine. if the can turns. and the gear with the...
You've got it all figured out....and then this
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 15:44:54 +0000
OK, you have finally found a Body Shop guy with a Frame Machine. You have another guy with a backyard full of Rollers, and...
Re: NVC: Me
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 2 May 2014 23:29:41 -0600
...I've finally had a chance over the last week to catch up on many emails. That's because on April 23 at the...
Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
Fri, 20 Jan 95 17:29:30 PST
...The Haynes manual for 1600 buses also talks about something called "mountain gears" which has a numerically higher final drive. Dave Kautz
Re: VW credit card
Historical mailing list - No Quarter
Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:49:45 -0500 (CDT)
...that were paid off with no late payments (good credit record). Finally through my bank, I got a $500 VISA which is great for...
Re: '83 Westy FS~change the stats?
Historical mailing list - jim ellis
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 22:08:04 -0700
...I finally stumbled across a 3.8 V-6 A/C midsized <Buick> 4door Bluesmobile from a Sun City citizen on Monday. The 27...
Re: Coolant Rising Mystery
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:17:24 -0600
...pad, then addapted by the Auto Racing world, and finally adapted to the average Auto shop. Anyway, good luck. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
vanagon stall 'n stumble resolved
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:22:49 -0400
...My van was stalling and stumbling at takeoff but only after the van had been driven a while and was warmed up. I switched...
Fwd: Friday-need tips on visiting Wolfsburg NVC
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:11:49 -0800
...When we finally got our ticket it showed about 5 train changes until we would get to Hanover where we'd get the sleeper...
FS 85 7 Passenger vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 23:12:26 -0400
...Hose blew after about 10 miles of checking it over for a final run. should be able to be driven home but with no...
Re: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:20:19 -0700
...About 19 miles into the drive home, > the temp gauge finally rose to just below the LED. It stayed there > for about 30 seconds...
Sunday Update: Billy Bones
Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:48:43 -0600
...Even after a 10 mile drive, running good. May have that problem solved (I do hope so). Don't know if it was the...
Re: Engine periodically bogs or dies
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:16:06 +0000
...Finally, on our street it died, but I was able to coast into my own driveway. That, my friends, is the right way to...
Re: auto vs. manual
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 10:29:14 -0400
...To tell the truth I feel that an incorrect shim stack had been placed between the tranny and final (apparently a common problem FROM...
I'm outta here folks. (and the 82 is running again)
Historical mailing list - david raistrick
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 18:54:34 -0500
...If you want to comment, keen@finally.atlasta.net works well, or direct them to /dev/null ) -- David Raistrick '69 Westy-Ichigo keen@finally...
Re: Speedometer question
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 1 Jun 2016 22:25:42 -0300
...On all the front drive VW's and >> vanagon Syncros the cable is driven off a gear set driven by the final >> drive. Usually...
Vanagon consciousness? Fryday?
Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
Fri, 17 Feb 2006 21:46:53 -0500
My '87 Vanagon Syncro has lately had the good sense to break down right in my own driveway. My 17 year old son has...
Re: It's Flyday
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:19:41 -0600
...interspersed by moments of sheer terror just to make it interesting. Finally gave it up due to medical issues and age. It was fun...
Re: Rear Brakes Seized?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 2 Nov 2010 07:53:49 -0400
...Did you set the hand brake when you parked it? I finally learned not to set the hand brake on our PT when parking...
New wheels/SA Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:59:24 -0500
I have finally received and installed new Projektzwo wheels on my 91 Vanagon. I only have one picture up at this time but will...
Re: 86 cabrio advice needed
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:34:10 -0800
...Starts right up, > drive it > a little while stop, and it will not start,,,no click, nada. > Battery good, > no shorts, starter new. Sometimes...
Re: Syncro de Mayo Este - emerging plans and other important information
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
...Sam if possible I would like to be kept in the loop as to what the final decision is to where you will be...
Re: Stranded - my first heartbreak
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Mon, 4 Dec 2006 15:51:04 -0800
...Mark mordo wrote: > It finally happened: my first breakdown. I'm currently stranded on a > busy thoroughfare in Baltimore. > > I had just rounded an...
Re: ATF level
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:17:52 -0500
...ATF loss at the governor seal going into he final drive is a fairly common problem. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
Re: Using transmission from van with engine fire?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 7 Nov 2008 08:33:27 -0800
...Repl the Final drive, mainshaft and shift shaft seals and give it a try. I have them all in stock of course. Daryl of...
wheel bearings questions
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:38:58 -0700
...I finally stripped the threads on the driver's side spindle and today will have to replace it (have another used one, since I...
Re: CV click??
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 10:57:40 -0700
I've been fighting my RR CV for months now and finally had a professional mechanic (PorBug in Seattle) replace all four CV's...
Boy am I dumb.
Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 09:19:36 -0500 (EST)
...Well finally I decide to continue to try and pop it numerous times and I finally get it to where I can yank my...
Re: Whoa there, Buck! - - Bus Thread...
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Sat, 27 Apr 1996 17:00:14 -0700 (PDT)
...The driver noticed a six-point buck standing by the side of the road and began to slow down, but not enough. The buck...
Front end misery... but done.
Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:53:32 -0700
...Repeated encouragement from a propane torch, lots of penetrating oil, and an 8mm allen on a 1/2" drive breaker bar finally did the...
Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:37:01 -0400
...leaking final drive oil pan (AT) > > >>Mine started leaking a little bit recently. I tried to tighten the >>bolts a little, but they were...
Urgent request: broken shifter, stuck in 4th 85 GL
Historical mailing list - Chris
Wed, 3 Nov 2004 01:17:46 -0600
...Well tonight in the rainy dark at an intersection it finally bit the dust. Luckily I figured out its stuck in 4th and was...
Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 09:14:29 -0600
...remove the entire axle, or can I unbolt it at the final > drive > flange and just repair it from that end? I noticed the...
Re: Is it Calming to Drive a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:18:40 -0700
...I have had California drivers sit on my bumper (84 Jetta powered vanagon) for dozens of miles with perfectly clear passing, me going at...
Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Tue, 13 Jan 2015 21:26:18 -0800
...Syncro Double Slider Panel Van >> >> It's finally here!� I've been searching for over 5 years and I've >> finally got my double...
Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:10:53 +0000
...If you do remove it as an assembly leave the torque converter attached to the drive plate. Letting it bounce a bit on the...
Re: ...no subject...
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 19 Sep 1997 18:43:20 EDT
...I searched all my FLAPS to no avail for cheap lifters. Finally found some at an independent VW mechanic. I believe the washer fluid...
Re: 87 westy Reeferigerator madness
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:23:00 -0700
...87 westy Reeferigerator madness >Ok, so I've been reading posts and finally got a chance to check out my >reefer. It lights, no...
Re: duel fuel westy, LPG/propane or gasoline
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 07:23:35 -0500
...My propane/gas Jetta has > 10,000 km since I converted it to propane, I've only driven less than 50 km > of that...
Middle seats FREE
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 18:38:15 -0500
...7) lay there incapacitated on the driveway for hours >with a 100lb vanagon middle seat on top of you. 8) finally get up and...
Re: oh shit, here we go again
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:46:34 -0700
...When you get out of Walsenburg, you should head west on 160 (assuming Matilda is running good), the drive is beautiful and traffic is...
Re: Stuck in Durango, CO, with Possible Altitude Related Problem
Historical mailing list - No Name Available
Sun, 8 May 2005 08:33:33 EDT
How old are the Spark Plug Wires? I'm trying to drive my 1984 liquid cooled vanagon westy with an automatic transmission from Berkeley...