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• Re: Rear End Rumble
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:38:09 -0500
  ...VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 9/1/2011 8:51 PM, Kevin Gilbert wrote: > I've finally been able...
• Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jul 2009 14:28:03 -0700
  ...right size and type of belt, and finally the pulleys themselves. If whatever a belt drives is shot, of course..........that could be the...
• Hope Lousy Luck comes in threes!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 12:37:37 -0400
  ...Our '88 Waterboxer lost a cylinder after making some ugly sounds, my '92 Jetta GLi put a piece of the final drive through the...
• FYI Australian Caravelle specs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:14:15 +1300
  ...26 1.48 4 0.85 1.02 5 - 0.77 FINAL DRIVE 4.57 4.86 MASS 1275kg 1520 0-100kmh na 22...
• Temperature guage reading wrong?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Atkins
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 09:58:28 -0500
  ...When I finally got home I noticed the faint smell of coolant around the driver-side rear of the van. I crawled under, but...
• State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Mon, 10 May 2004 15:59:01 -0500
  ...mountain in reverse, but finally crawled up. Have wanted a bus ever since, but wasn't even allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia (3...
• Annual Dometic Adventures
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 13 May 2005 14:11:36 -0600
  ...After finally getting it started, it now goes out as soon as I drive the Vanagon anyplace. Last time this was happening, I took...
• Re: Auto Trans Audi
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:25:31 -0500
  ...86 AW with an 07 subi 2.5 and a peloquin final drive. After the 1st rebuild and about 30K miles I have been...
• Rear Suspension dampers (buffers) on '67 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 11:14:11 -0300
  ...one in place?" Will this hold? And finally, does anyone have this part (or an entire driver's side sleeve) in good condition that...
• (long) EVERYTHING you want to know about heat, was Porsche 6 cyl heating van
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:11:22 -0500
  ...to drive a turbine to drive a generator to make electricity, which traveled through wires and transformers, loosing efficiency the whole way, finally arriving...
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:46:25 -0800
  ...I sure wish I could reverse the final drive and swap > > over the entire driveline into my Vanagon--awesome cars, fo sho! > > > > On Fri...
• Re: Fwd: VOLKSWAGON vs ROLLS
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:38:58 -0000
  ...About two weeks later, the job is finally > >done and he picks up his car and drives all over town looking for > >the Volkswagon...
• Yeah...bearings in
  Historical mailing list - Katy
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:01:01 -0500
  ...I just got back from a little test drive before he'll do the final peening. Seems it supposed to be..... the Bentlley says...
• Short trip to Julian
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 21:03:52 -0700
  ...trees. And chasing Flynn. Finally corraled the kid in the car and started home. It seemed like an easier drive, very scenic. We got...
• Re: Engine running COLD
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:34:31 -0500
  ...The > needle never makes it off the bottom of the scale, unless I've driven for > about 20-30 minutes and then stop and...
• Re: Bent Tie Rod
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:46:24 -0600
  ...85 Vanagon with Power Steering (a year ago...van is in final stages at body shop). My Passenger Side tie rod is bent. Would...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:29:24 -0400
  ...Of course >>> no matter what you choose, the trans will need upgraded 3rd-4th gears if not >>> a taller final drive. >> >>
• Re: Something draining my battery
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:34:02 -0500
  ...I hadn't driven the van much, but it was still too low. Finally I went to unplug the light and found that the...
• blow-by to the limit ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 15:55:45 EDT
  ...It still ran! I finally got tired of the oil stains on the driveway. I use a 1500 bypass, run a tube up and...
• calipers rattle
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:20:00 EST
  ...I think I have finally narrowed it down. The calipers are rebuilt and came with new guide pins, but the calipers I took off...
• Re: Dometic Fans
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 18:18:48 -0700
  ...It also comes on if the fridge is turned off! It is wired independently of the relay under the driver's seat which connects...
• Re: Of Buses Towing Boats (kayaks & racks)
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 16:46:53 -1000
  ...I know this has been discussed before, but I've lost all the info I saved in a hard drive crash (I know, back...
• Super Nice 1991 Westy For Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 20:25:54 EST
  FOR SALE 1991 Westfalia Full Camper Vanagon GL (Final Year) Pristine Condition -White (Best color, stays cool and Pop-Top does not Fade) - 4...
• Re: Interstate 40 highway info
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:38:06 -0600
  ...Regards, Johjn Rodgers 88 GL driver Warren Lail wrote: >Hi all, > >I will be fitting out ole Billy Bones for a voyage east to...
• Re: Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:08:23 -0400
  ...Digifant FI System Pro Training Manual PDF > > > > At last!!! > > > > With Unca Joel's encouragement it's finally here!!!! > > > > This manual is now in PDF...
• Vanagon Starter - windings available?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:38:41 -0400
  ...Starter back again, but I insisted they replace final drive. They do so, $150. Starter works fine but.... Starter seems to be cranking engine...
• Back safely with rebuilt trans
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 20:40:52 -0700
  ...Thanks for the suggestions on shops near Seattle - only had time to find Biessman VW, which was certainly not worth the drive. Maybe next...
• Re: Clutch shutter, vibation, shaking - why?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:50:05 -0800
  ...I had so many problems with the first shop that I finally gave > up in disgust. Later on, a different shop replaced the slave...
• Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 10:29:23 PDT
  ...Is there some magical way to access the seams just in front of the rear wheel (driver's side) without removing the cabinets? (Oh...
• Re: hard to reach seam rust .. best options
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 31 May 2006 10:19:50 +1000
  ...My driver's side...your passenger's side. Perhaps the SA ones being built locally changed sides but they would be the exception as...
• Re: Leaking luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:05 -0700
  ...If I turn out of the drive way to the right, the water pours down by the driver's window (left side). and I...
• Looking at buying a Westy, some questions.
  Historical mailing list - Robbie Cotner
  Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:55:18 -0800
  ...in, it has been sitting in the owners driveway for several years now and I finally asked about if they would sell it, after...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:25:01 -0330
  ...brand. > > John > > John Rodgers > Clayartist and Moldmaker > 88'GL VW Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com > > > > On 12/22/2011 2:21...
• Re: Rack am Ruined
  Historical mailing list - Tony Mysyk
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 07:53:02 -0600
  My 86 westy needed the rack replaced badly all through out the winter(in Canada) last year, finally had it done so my wife...
• Front end body repair for '83 and 1/2 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Fryer
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:29:11 -0700
  ...The van still can be driven. The van has been sitting for a year now - I finally feel flush$ enough to consider any repairs...
• Boston Bob Visit Report
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:42:27 -0400
  ...We talked about Vanagons, I got to drive his '85 Westy with Big Valve 2.1l engine, and we had lunch. Bob is a...
• Gah. Inspections
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 01:29:22 EDT
  Okay, so my new Westy Syncro was finally ready (in my very poor opinion) ready for the state safety and emissions testing. Maybe I...
• Re: Diesel Campers and a Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:40:29 -0400
  ...Diesel Campers and a Door Handle > > > It is a regular vanagon tranny with a higher final drive ratio and a > different bellhousing. The engine...
• Re: All Vanagon owners aren't JERKS...are they? Please read this!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 14:35:43 -0500
  ...I was going to drive it while my van is out of comission, and then I was going to sell everything else on eBay...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 -0800
  ...I backed it out of the driveway(got to fix that e-brake) and let it idle in the street. A couple minutes later...
• Re: acceleration with air cooled
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:54:07 -0500
  ...I timed my van this AM, and after the tire was done >smoking, and finally hooked up to the asphalt, I was able to...
• Re: stub axle seal
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:08:54 -0800
  ...Finally, put your new cap back into place in the end of the drive flange. If there's anything special about getting these plugs...
• Re: Car tastes of our teenagers
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 18:32:46 -0700
  ...Two years later, with a lot of help from this list I had finally managed an '86 Syncro Westy. Of course I have never...
• Re: 16" tires? Long
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:52:37 -0400
  ...tire, to see if I can > get along with a taller final drive. I'm thinking this way... Currently, I > cruise flat ground at...
• Re: Vanagon Starts, Dies....Fix Coming Soon?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 18:26:46 EST
  ...Daily driver $2500 On Mon, 17 Jan 2000 20:19:10 -0800 David Dustan <ddustan@WOLFENET.COM> writes: >Well I think we finally came...
• Re: Limited slip differential on ice or snow
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 09:40:17 -0700
  ...I currenty drive a '90 T-Bird with a limited slip differential and have owned/driven at least one other car with limited slip...
• Brighter headlights - 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 22 May 2016 11:36:51 -0600
  ...Finally, I've bought new higher powered bulbs, so I am hoping a combination of these things will make my van safer to drive...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:41:24 -0600
  ...just how to drain the gear oil in my 90 Automatic Final Drive? Can anyone steer me in the right direction? I see the...
• 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - Caroline Cote
  Wed, 19 May 2010 22:34:40 -0400
  ...Got all parts ordered from NAPA finally, except for the brake lines... Since I do not have the van in my driveway and all...
• Mystery Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Quijano
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 16:58:29 -0400
  ...When we hit I-90 I finally let the vanagon pull away alittle. Of course I was doing 95 mph at the time and...
• Friday Humor: X 10
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 10:37:40 -0700
  ...Parks drives a 74 Vanagon: The 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, "Which human body part increases to 10 times its...
• Re: How to swap tranny bellhousing and input shaft?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:07:46 -0700
  ...Mark Tobin Copley wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have *finally* found time to pull the transmission out of my diesel > westy in preparation of replacing...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:31:10 -0500
  ...I spent time here and time there trying to figure it out. > Finally, I gave up on the CIS system that was so hacked...
• Re: Need for Speed 2 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 18:16:20 +0100
  ...Actually being able to drive it is fantastic. So I finally got Need For Speed 2 as a joint birthday present between my son...
• Re: Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 94 16:56:08 EDT
  ...They can be the cleanest but most unsafe cars on the road...example - car drives through intersection kills two pedestrians. Driver of vehicle had...
• Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 12 May 2016 23:38:07 -0700
  ...took my Vanagon for a short drive around the block to settle the shoes in before making final small shoe adjustments and adjust e...
• Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 06:53:33 -0800
  ...This puppy has never been driven on. I just got 4 new tires w/ a matching spare. I'll give my old spare away...
• bikes & buses trip report 1 - bus count
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:48:32 -0400
  ...Long drive, glad we split it in 2. The camper was hard to start this morning, will see how tomorrow looks, although we don...
• Re: 11th year on the list and how it has matured.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:36:28 -0800
  ...There could have been more, but I only > remember being personally reprimanded by two. > Finally, i would like the next few primes od years...
• Re: Kroil
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 04 Mar 1997 08:57:48 -0800
  ...I've wondered what I'll do when my supply finally runs out! >If you actually find a commercial source for this stuff, it...