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• Re: Transmission or clutch gone
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:01:58 -0700
  ...A front nose bearing would cause some shaking, but unless something suddenly broke, it would give you some warning. Not a lot we can...
• Re: difficult task
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 16:15:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Small rust in seams, noisy sink console and small |> dent in nose from a flying 2x4, bra covers it. It has air, stereo |> and...
• Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 15:44:07 -0600
  ...The '96 and up >models have them, but they made the nose longer to fit it in. You may be >able to stick a...
• Westfalia prices
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 11:25:47 -0600
  ...If it is your insurance company, a hard-nosed negotiation could cost you more in the long run through higher premiums. Good luck. Mike
• Re: Strange VDO temp senders cheap! GAUGES FS too!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:28:53 EDT
  ...I guess it could trigger a > warning light on the dash as well These are NOS from 1998 and are the > 0-150C range...
• Re: 2.1l Air Intake boot also discontinued
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:20:13 -0600
  ...However I still have one NOS unit on the shelf. >Just a heads up. > >Thanks, >Ken Wilford >John 3:16 >http://www.vanagain.com...
• Re: Another way to drain coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:43:25 -0800
  ...Also, I am thinking of using the nose down approach I have read about in archives. If I do that, do I need to...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:19:12 -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...
• Re: Front heater valves, another junk part
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:55:26 -0700
  ...took me about a half hour, and a pair of long nose vice grips. Just to be sure it didn't pop off I...
• Pick One, Dammit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Fri, 29 Dec 1995 21:57:32 -0600 (CST)
  ...some new metal at the bottom of the gates and in the rockers (not a professional job), nose on drivers side corner was in...
• Re: Air in the system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:16:40 -0700
  Whenever I employ this method with the nose in the air (parked heading up a steep hill) I have to pinch off the overflow...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:40:54 -0400
  The Archives attribute clutch shudder to a worn out or loose transmission nose mount. You may want to check it is not broken and...
• Re: SS version of luggage rack bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 11:58:25 -0700
  ...They have pointy noses, though . . . not a >>standard bolt at all. Does anyone have any idea where something like >>this can be found? >> >>-- >> >>Mike...
• Re: 85 Westfalia Weekender fails Evap test.
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 15 Jun 2015 22:52:48 -0700
  ...Any common places where I should look first before going from nose to stern looking for it? > > Also failed on the emissions. Previous owner...
• Re: map light
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:38:31 -0800
  ...com/itm/Vw-Rabbit-Dasher-T2-Jetta-Vanagon-Hella-Map-Light-NOS-/360123367719?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53d9068127&vxp=mtr > > > > Steven...
• Re: Forgot the stuff..dogs and bears and camping
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:29:43 -0600
  ...Kinda > a pain, but well worth every f+*t, every gooey nose print on the windows, > everything.... >  They are my remote locking device.  I...
• Re: '73 Westy Questions ('72 comparisons)
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 16:08:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We put clothes and towels in the "wheel well" for spare tire after we moved it to the nose. Never made a foam block...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 13:19:57 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The piece for the engine compartment seal was hard as a ROCK! I have an NOS one, which is a bit beat up, but...
• Re: $12,000 VW purchased for $14.00! <truth- URL)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 9 Aug 2002 21:58:30 EDT
  ...VW is bound to show up at the Chinese equivalent to the Pomona swapmeet for a zillion yuan. ;-) I will be looking for NOS...
• Re: sliding window latch removal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 07:28:41 -0400
  ...Held it up with a fingertip and turned it with some needle nose pliers. that worked fine. Thanks for the advice. Edward At 7...
• Re: Driver and Passenger door window screens - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:14:44 -0700
  ...I'd > be grateful for any better ideas ... > > > (D'ya' know? I used a curved needle to sew noseeum netting a third of > the...
• Re: ebay item: 4647412033 NISSAN POWERED westy!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 10:03:44 -0700
  ...Be sure > >>to > >>not be drinking anything while you read, otherwise it will surely come > >>snarfing out of your nose from laughter: > >> > >>http://www...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:25:58 +0000
  ...My mother escaped with a broken nose. No money, poor credit, not knowing anything about cars, my parents bought a new '71 Beetle. Summer...
• Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat..(one
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:29:17 EST
  ...years ago, a well known listvendor had a bunch of these.. NOS.. apparently theyre all gone now, but when i got mine, i picked...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:54:33 -0700
  ...I think it > should have a circular-section nose so that it deforms the copper and > doesn't tend to cut it. > > Yours, > David...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:16:32 -0400
  ...was collecting parts for my engine conversion I lucked upon an >>> NOS diesel oil pan, and snapped it up. Unfortunately, it did not include...
• Speaking of heat and rubber.. CV boots?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:49:54 -0700
  ...the driver's side of the motor then cross under the nose of the tranny and return along the passenger side.. In order to...
• Re: COOLANT PROCEDURE AND AMOUNTS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 10:47:34 -0700
  ...I lift the nose of the van about 4 inchs. Fill the cooling system with coolant. Let stand ten or fifteen minutes with heater...
• Re: Listies in & around Boynton Beach Fl!
  Historical mailing list - Larry
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:58:32 -0400
  ...real tight net for the window's of the Van. > The noseeum's will gnaw on you all night. > > And they will get through...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 19:33:35 +0000
  ...But if it doesn't work out, you can do a while lot with Long nose pliers Big pliers that open long enough to...
• Brakes on an 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 21:55:23 -0700
  ...The handling was straight and true with no side to side pulling, and the nose diving was not as severe as I thought it...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:24:11 -0700
  ...Today I did another short test drive after purging at a nose down slope and I still have the same problem that had already...
• Re: MIME/HTML
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:19:04 -0800
  A REALLY nice person WILL tell you that you have bad breath or a bugger in your nose. (I know you were joking) Thanks...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Fri, 31 May 2002 19:51:13 -0400
  ...removed with snap ring pliers or a small set of needle nose pliers. It is a really good idea to shove rags around the...
• Re: Was Ottinger, now Porsche 3.0
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:09:30 -0800
  ...Couldn't figure out how to pass the engine >> under the Federal emission noses. >> >> BenT > > Oettinger made the six in two capacities (2.7...
• Re: new starter not rebuilt for syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:15:03 -0700
  ...FWIW, I didn't know about so didn't replace the nose bushing at the time either. On 6/15/07, Old Volks Home...
• Re: Ebay vin# switcharoo?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:07:00 -0700
  ...If it wasn't for the wide-angle you would notice it's nose-high as all Westfalia Weekenders are higher than regular Westfalias...
• Now My Jetta conversion won't start --- :^( --- (longish)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:59:54 -0700
  ...The exhaust (to an uneducated nose) might be smelling rich. I can't test for power to the HOS2 sensor as engine needs to...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:41:43 -0700
  ...That can bring back nostalgic memories of over chlorinated swimming pools. >> >> My memory fails me right now, but I believe there is a less...
• Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:41:14 -0400
  ...There are also plenty of bicycle trip computers that are plenty accurate and not that expensive (compared to NOS synchro parts they are probably...
• Hello Everyone
  Historical mailing list - Peter Martin
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 06:23:56 -0400
  ...Is there an easy way to disassemble and flush out the ventilation ducts under the dash? Or should I just invest in noseplugs and...
• Re: WTB: NOS or never rebuilt CV Type IV Case for up to $300
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:45:31 -0600
  ...The fellow down in Houston that sells the Tiico conversions had some complete engines for sale, not NOS but New Inventory about a year...
• Re: Faint coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 8 Sep 2015 14:52:11 -1000
  ...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: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:31:43 -0800
  ...The secret to making R-134A work right is hose replacement, and upgrading the condenser (Nostalgic Air has a perfect 16 x 22 parallel...
• Re: New 23Window Horror Story...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:37 -0500
  ...Story was the bus got mashed in front, and he had a parts bus witha nice nose that was crunched in back. Still had...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 08:48:54 -0400
  ...Watertown 93 VW EUROVAN, lt nose hit pop up roof camper, 103K mi, stock #11191, $4900, call Alpine Motor Cars at (718) 991-6300...
• Re: Fire ext. vs. insurance???
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 13:18:07 -0700
  ...hot handles etc.. > I'd be pretty hesitant to > stick my nose in there with a gas tank a few inches > away..... me too...
• Re: Affordable Auto Painters in Portland, Oregon area. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:52:16 -0500
  ...I took the nose of my westy to maaco to get rid of the rust around the windshield just after I bought it. Never...
• Re: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:33:24 -0400
  ...Make sure the cables to the starter are shiny as a rain deers nose. I have also run a ground cable to the starter...
• Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:47:12 -0700
  ...really bad missing and stumbling...front end dips stand on the nose missing...then clean and normal power delivery... anyhow the O2 sensor was...
• Re: Triangle vent window question
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:21:09 -0400
  ...I've had good luck tightening them with a pair of needle nose > vice grip pliers. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• new microbus from VW??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:42:52 CDT
  ...And while the flat nose of the original couldn't be reproduced on a front-engine vehicle, early attempts suggest it is possible to...
• Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:17:12 -0500
  Front Motor Mount, on the nose of the Transmission. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett Corporate Communications Counselors www.bulley-hewlett.com Cary, NC USA...
• Re: Spare Tire Carrier of Interest To Me
  Historical mailing list - by way of Derek Drew
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:19:01 -0500
  ...and relocated, or you can simply mount an air-cooled era nose spare mount bracket to the other side.&nbsp; I am still working...
• Re: stereo amp placement
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 03:16:35 -0500
  ...Is there anywhere it would fit up in the >nose somewhere? > >thanks all.. > >Greg. >82 Westy.
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:43:30 -0500
  ...Hoses can be clamped without much stress by using small needle-nosed > vise > > grips with pieces of hose on the jaws. > > > > Larry A. > > did...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 14:28:58 -0700
  ...TIA steve harald.nancy wrote: > To stick my nose in the hornets nest: > > Remember the leaning Vanagon? > It was a thread about straightening out...
• Re: Goodyear Wrangler APT tires?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 19:22:10 -0400
  ...Thanks for the encouragement and item nos! Item #73568 (Costco #66044) My confidence definitely helped Henry make the call. As previously stated, MXTs allow...
• Re: Warning!!! Check Your Speedometer - What a Sad, Sad Example
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 13 May 2002 08:14:25 EDT
  ...An inch is about the distance from the finger tip to the first knuckle, a yard is measured from the nose to the finger...
• Re: Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 20:29:21 -0600
  ...Want an Easy Rear Light Upgrade? Bulbs Available. > I have stumbled across some NOS 50 Watt lightbulbs. They are > suitable for all the rear...