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Vanagon front (nose) bodywork question
Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
Wed, 03 Jul 96 16:13 CDT
...But the biggie of the bad news is a serious munch in the driver's side of the nose. The driver's door does...
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Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:24:31 -0500
...215/65/16s - SUV > tire load rated for 102 and 98 and are 27” diameter on the nose. I had the > WRG 4s on...
Re: Dash blower fan
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:41:07 +0000
...This front area is the source or a lot of Vanagon interior noise, as there is no "nose" on the car to extend the...
Red Rock roster
Historical mailing list
Sat, 4 Feb 1995 21:51:39 -0800
...chotel.com Thom Fitzpatrick tfitzpatrick@tim.com David Schwarze schwarze@superc.nosc.mil Sami Dakhlia dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu Steve Johnson sjohnson@pcocd2.intel...
Westfalia Horses & Curtains
Historical mailing list - Mary Smith
Fri, 20 Jan 1995 12:11:04 -0500 (EST)
...here...! Das Bulli Haus in Franklin CT has them! They're NOS and co= st $4 for 10 (found 'em in England). Their number...
RE: Extra long, or Vanalong
Historical mailing list
Thu, 01 Aug 1996 15:13:06 +0300
...fiberglass roof, lenthened rear end, but what might be standard vanagon nose (hard to say comparing teeny picture to the '81) certainly seems to...
digijet engine swap?
Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
Mon, 8 Dec 1997 11:39:33 -0400
...t everyone doing it? Seems like a no-brainer, but the 'nostalgia' and 'genuineness' factors don't seem strong enough. Is it because the...
Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 3 Sep 2015 19:54:10 -0500
...Good time to replace its gasket too. > There is a weep hole in the nose of the pump, if the drip is coming from...
Re: Door handles
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 1 Jul 94 7:44:41 PDT
...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
Re: Need Vanagon Tires
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Fri, 23 Sep 94 8:57:35 PDT
...Camper (Da Boat) SAIC Comsystems, San Diego '73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) =============================================================================
PARTS FOR SALE (LiMBO want ads) ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:03:22 CDT
...good nose clip & beam. good poptop fibreglas. i have extra blue & green plaid material to redo your front seats. call Ron (610) 395-2485...
Re: german vanagons accessories
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:30:30 -0400
...It looked just a touch custom and gave the nose of the van that > sleepy modified look (note the heavier top border "hanging" over...
Re: too much propane?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 21:19:59 -0500
...My nose says it is less now, but not >sure. Use soapy water or gas-leak detector to be sure. If you have the...
Re: cats and campers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 18:10:14 -0700
...whatever you do, dont ask Stan for any tips on the > > above... > > ;<) > > But Stan's Long Nosed Texas cat love to ride.... > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > The best...
Re: [SVXVanagon] ... different mounts
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 26 Sep 2004 13:44:39 +1200
...the transmission nose mount, a rear mount (taken from the aircon pump mount) and a center mount (under the front ends of the heads...
Re: Front end ?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:42 -0700
...And yet, when it gets gusty, the nose of the van gets blown off > course...Not nearly as bad as before, when I had...
Re: Carolina crash
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:45:03 -0400
...I haven't seen any replies on how to get > the nose piece under the grille with the emblem. Mine is pretty smashed > in...
Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen?-now flushing tee-
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 9 May 2012 10:40:45 -0700
...It could be pushed > off the ramps to lower the nose if that would help. > > Suggestions from anyone other than David Bereil are welcome...
Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:47 -1000
...I’m currently just following my nose and feeling around. > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia >
Re: Power steering question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:23:24 -0600
...The leak is coming from the lines near the nose of the tranny. > > My question is - Can I take the belt off of the...
Re: Starter Cleanup
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:51:50 -0400
...Then, when you insert the rotor, break the wires with needle-nose pliers. One other thing rebuilders do after dressing the commutators on a...
Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Fri, 13 May 2005 10:25:07 -0700
...It is always fun to make passengers freak out when you go to park it nose in up next to a retaining wall, bushes...
Re: Ultimate Vanagon Bra
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Nov 96 17:16:32 -0800
...Eclipse GSX (With scratches on the nose from the bra I used to use) ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Ultimate Vanagon Bra Author: Non-HP-vanagon...
Syncro front axle spline damage problem
Historical mailing list - V H Wolfgang Carolsfeld
Tue, 24 Nov 1998 14:31:55 -0800
...Are the inner rear CV joints really the same as the stock inner front ones even though they have different part nos. and big...
Re: Toolkit
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:53:55 -0600
...socket set > > >screwdriver set (2 x flathead, 2 x philips) > > >needle nose pliers > > >adjustable wrench > > > > > >What about parts? > > >hose clips > > >oil > > >coolant > > >belts - Anyone...
Re: Aircooled Vanagon Westfalia AC
Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmmann
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 08:49:47 -0700
...Aircooled Vanagon Westfalia AC > Howdy all-- > > At one point a couple years back, Ron offered a complete NOS AC system > for the air-cooled...
Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:07:42 -0700
...Loosen the motor to tranny bolts slightly, the transmission > (nose) mount bolt [about 4 turns loosened] and the mount-to-frame bolts > slightly. I...
Re: Vanagon Raffle as posted a few days ago is illegal...
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:34:25 -0700
...If just one member of this list were to get his nose out of joint and go to his local attorney general and bitch...
Re: NVC: What Motorcycles Do Vanagon Owners Have?
Historical mailing list - Steve C.
Tue, 11 May 2004 11:48:49 -0700
1995 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Nostalgia (FLSTN) -s ps vanagon content - Last year I had the good luck to attend the HD 100 yr...
Re: radiator leak
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:19:52 -0800
...Use channel locks to remove the temp switch behind > the the lower grill.Use needle nose plyers to remove(dont loose) the clips > that...
Re: vanagon sized/shape/style vehicles
Historical mailing list - Christensen
Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:12:37 -0500
...I mean Hummer. >anyway, i guess my point is, they ain't >making no more no-nose >vans ... <br...
Re: Water temp increase after changing hoses, thermostat, and plastic parts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 2 Oct 2015 12:24:15 +0000
...had no air escape > > > I Hope You did that with the Nose Down ~ Otherwise You May have > Let Air In rather than > > Air Out...
Re: Brakes, reprise
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:35:16 -0700
...and the vacuum nose from engine to brake booster. I have seen twice............what looked like to be an ice pick hole poked into...
propane fill-valve repair kit review
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 12 Jul 1995 21:30:55 CST6CDT
...we say in the woods) everything up-- don't wipe yer nose and lose the grease... there's enough to do the job, period...
Re: Glimpse of westy - Westy Sightings
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 15:54:40 -0700
...Almost like the finger-beside-the-nose-and-nod signal from The Sting... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon "Keine Bange, wir holen die Zange!"
Re: auxiliary gas tank - did I dream this?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 2 Mar 2006 20:46:47 -0800
...I used to be as sharp as a cows nose. Now I am as blunt as a boxcar. Is there such a thing as...
Re: Go Westy sale item question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:31:29 -0500
...Go Westy sale item question > > Hi folks, > > Windshield nosel both standard and dual are on sale. I’ve heard complaints from my drivers that...
Re: Shocks for 2WD
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:05:44 -0700
...http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=moog+5660&x=0&y=0 http://www.thesamba...
58 pickup FS/junkyard tour
Historical mailing list
Thu, 28 Dec 1995 02:36:48 -0500
...SOL oh- the pick up- yeah, they had a 58 pickup, said it ran, no back bumper, had a front, nose dented fairly completely...
KC Swap Meet Rpt/67 Westy Windows?
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Sun, 20 Oct 1996 20:41:52 -0500 (CDT)
...85 1.9 Vanagon Wasserboxer motor-complete Single axle Bug trailer 36 hp Factory VW remanafactured crank w/ brgs 36 HP NOS htr pipes...
The Project Advances, need help with rad!!!
Historical mailing list - Derek Darling
Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:33:29 -0800
...Thanks, Derek <>< '72 Sport Beetle '84 Vanagon with '88 nose '97 Tracker
Re: 2 Questions Light bulb remover and rust converter
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:12:47 -0500
...If you're real careful with a needle nose pliers, you can sometimes get it out intact, but if its burned out anyway you...
Re: I thought I said Synergy
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 6 May 2001 12:21:16 -0500
...them's my predictions and i'm sticking with 'em. :) unca Nostradamus :)
Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:00:12 -0700
...With the radiator temp switch wiring plug pulled off the switch, jumper any 2 pins of the wiring plug with small needle nose pliers...
Re: Propane bleeder valve gloves..
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:41:14 -0500
...Or how bout some needle nose vise grips? > > One tool that does everything for me...the needle nose vise grip..Don't > leave home...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:30:19 -0500
...That can bring back nostalgic memories of over chlorinated swimming pools. > > My memory fails me right now, but I believe there is a less...
'66 Parts Fest., '57 Name!
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Wed, 13 Sep 1995 10:06:46 MST
...Maybe Joel will put together a list of bus names! The tranny nose mount is split as I found out after being led to...
Re: Aircooled Vanagon Westfalia AC
Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:18:13 -0400
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Howdy all-- > >At one point a couple years back, Ron offered a complete NOS AC system >for the air-cooled...
Oil pressure mystery, resolved???
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:01:21 -0600
...Every time it happened, the gauge read 20 PSI on the nose. No fluctuation. So I'm confused. If there was a sudden drop...
Re: headlamp upgrades....
Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 11:54:37 +0200
...A lot better and more thoughtful than a puddle of yellow light not too far ahead of the nose of the van... I absolutely...
Re: list of ageees or age of listees or something. sorta. kinda. maybe. :)
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:44:58 -0600
...Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are...
Re: Instrument lamp replacement
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Thu, 17 May 2007 13:05:40 -0700
...On 5/17/07, Dave Vickery wrote: > > Ditto, I used needle nose plyers because the grip is lousy and then you > loose 'feel'. I...
Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:05:50 -0700
...tire plug kit > as well as a pair of strong needle nose pliers to remove object - > most tire repairs can be done on a...
Re: The Berg and springs
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 18 Apr 1995 21:45:30 -0700 (PDT)
...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
Re: Another space for stuff
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:57:10 +0000
...it.� But anyway, here is another space I utilize:� Behind the nose of the Vanagon, on the Passenger side.� So, with 5 quick quarter...
Re: Front heater motor
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Feb 2017 21:04:51 +0000
...replace the clutch pedal too (if it's a manual > >> trans) > >> > sound deadening the front nose panel, lube the cables, repair the air > >> > hoses...
Re: Faint coolant smell
Historical mailing list - Dean S
Wed, 9 Sep 2015 07:46:13 -0400
...I plan > > to open both heater cores wide (they are partially shutdown at the > moment), > > park with the nose in the air, run it...
Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:29:09 -0700
...one that's presumably permeated by food smells, at least from the >> perspective of a bear's nose. >> >> > > I laughed out loud when I...
Re: Travel.. yeap, this is why I own a van.
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:58:14 -0400
...i felt nostalgic when i saw it, why not share it. Well, you said it yourself, i work hard in summer/spring/fall time...
Re: Tranny leak??
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:12:49 -0700
...Anyone with a brief walk thru? / Jack up rear / support engine front / undo shifter, bellhousing, nose, pull shafts / replace main seal on tranny / replace...