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• Re: Takes a darn long time for the heater to come up to speed
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:21:15 -0800
  ...before I dare open the vent in my work Vanagon. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel" </pre> </blockquote> <br> </body> </html>
• Re: where to buy sheet metal ?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 31 May 2002 09:05:48 -0700
  ...Guillermo-de-San-Diego 1989 Vanagon GL Camper > Well after foolishly letting a friend drive my van I have some body work to > do...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Warner
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:36:20 -0700
  ...tie, drilled into the gas cap's rim >> and >> through the body work. Then I took one of those parts marking paint >> pens..(handy...
• Re: 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:11:42 -0800
  ...That way the rear half can be worked on easily at any time. The front ends of the metal pipes seldom need work in...
• Re: cup holders in my Vanagon needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:46:15 -0700
  ...And I found a center console that works great. The guy at the junk yard just gave them to me. They are the business...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 08:15:38 -0400
  ...garage sale years ago. > > Well it worked, put out the fire that was consuming the > fibreglass body. The > owner of the car was a...
• Re: New to me Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Apr 2021 19:50:06 -0400
  ...More work on the body tomorrow. > > A little secret!! This van has in it an engine with only 50,000 miles - the > last engine...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:20:10 -0700
  ...I have no idea where the oil lines up on/over the valve body when properly filled, but I can imagine how it would...
• Re: Anti freeze smell in heat
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:48:22 -0500
  ...winter a working rear heater is wonderful and worth having IMHO. Might just be the O-ring between the valve body and the core...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 16:16:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...middle Engine rebuilt at 127K miles AT rebuilt at 143K miles Body in good shape, few minor dings, no big dents, only minor seam...
• 2nd Attempt: Audi 4000's...
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:43:39 -0800
  ...used car lot for 8 months now around the corner from work...Body looks straight, but it has a bad motor. (according to the...
• 81 A/C alternator
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:41:11 EST
  Listees, On the way home from work on friday, I heard a explosion in my van that seem to come from the front of...
• Re: Jackstands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 13:24:19 -0800
  ...s supported by the wheels and not a spot on the body. I'm sure it's a psychological thing, but I don't...
• Re: '87 syncro westfalia for sale (not mine) (not mine either, and its NOT mint)
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:10:56 -0700
  ...It's had body work done, and obviously been repainted. buyer beware. -S seattle, wa >From: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >Reply-To...
• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:30:56 -0700
  ...Otherwise, wet/dry vac can work too. BenT
• Hauling a large item from MI - FL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 14:23:47 -0500
  ...I know sometimes you can get Grey Hound to take stuff but I'm not sure how that works. I was hoping my Dad...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 12:05:56 -0700
  I have a rebuilt TB from VC from Whip13, it works great but it does need some lube from time to time. I put...
• Re: Jetta swap: Check Engine Light Install Electrical Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:20:29 -0700
  ...has continuity with the body of the van, which is sure has to have, or it couldn't work. So when that little switch...
• Fwd: Painting
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:11:50 -0400
  ...It seems logical that the more prep you do your self and the farther you strip the body, the less the work will cost...
• 4 Westfalia Campers (& a Splitty) For Sale in Pa (LONG)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 17:54:54
  ...There are a couple of wrinkles in the lower right rear, but in general the body is pretty straight. Needs minor brake work, both...
• re: your Score!
  Historical mailing list
  2 Nov 95 21:42:00 +1800
  ...Theirs just may work for you. Nice Score! Cheers, David 74 Thing 79 Westy ------------ ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT -------- SENT 11-02-95 FROM SMTPGATE (tfab%netcom...
• '87 Syncro Westy for sale $7000 obo
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:11:48 -0400
  ...1987 Syncro Westfalia Camper GL metallic blue, tan cabinets, tan and blue interior body good shape - a little of the rust at the seams...
• Re: stealth curtains behind front seats
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:26:26 -0400
  ...when its all closed up it looks a bit like a work van only thieves bother work vans :). jonathan On Sat, 14 Aug 2004...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:52:26 -0400
  ...I'd love to find a coach in the Baltimore -Central Maryland area to work beside. Frank On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 4...
• Dash electrics: something's wrong, but what?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:20:00 -0600
  ...It is the only thing on my 1983 diesel westy that does not work. The turn signals work but the dash indicator light does...
• Re: You've got it all figured out....and then this
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:29:09 +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: Westy Hit: Insurance and repair advice please
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 24 Jun 2004 22:18:25 -0600
  ...She > had actually stopped, but was then been flagged on by a construction worker > who wanted her to get out of the way from...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:25:34 -0600
  ...Could this be a >> problem with the throttle body switch? I put in a new throttle body >> switch about six months ago. Any suggestions...
• Re: Power Steering pump and bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:29:21 -0800
  ...I've seen much more than that on fine working vanagon PS pumps. I have a bracket for sale if you need one. Scott...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:36:58 -0700
  ...end I just use the Macbook as a laptop and it works fine that > way. > > > On Nov 20, 2008, at 12:24 AM, Mark...
• Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:07:16 -0800
  ...http://www.prliving.ca/ > > View the growing list of video work at: > > http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u > > http://vimeo.com/42309497...
• Re: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - sparklegirl500
  Tue, 31 May 2016 21:37:43 +0000
  ...The fan in my 83 diesel stopped working once, and when I looked at the fuses, the plastic body of the fan fuse had...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 18:47:59 -0500
  they are spring type nuts that work on tension. theyre more like a little clip. you push the clip nut thing on the stud...
• Re: Nomenclature rant- friday close out
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:43:40 -0500
  ...clever enough - works for me. a van body with station wagon comfort and drivability. those that went to the shop to become Westfalia conversions...
• two questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jun 94 00:35:56 -0600
  ...Is this a good idea? The main thing I'm worried about is that if body work has to be done and considerable heat...
• Anchor bolts in an '84 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 13:22:13 -0300
  In the camper the rear bench seat box frame is fixed to the body via three shiny brass 13mm bolts. I'm tempted to...
• 87 syncro vanagon parts now available.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 16:44:53 EDT
  ...Air conditioning,( I don't know if this works). Dealer said it ran fine until it overheated and he noticed the leaking coolant...... Back...
• roll down sids windows
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 13:31:38 -0400
  ...at my van, and roll down windows would work but they would probably let the body flex alot more than it does now, like...
• Re: CIGARETTE LIGHTER REMOVAL
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Dec 1999 10:23:27 -0800
  ...Using a mirror to see what kind of connector >doesn't >work either...it's too cramped in there.There must be some trick...
• FS- Ronal 15 in Rims, 87Gl body, engine, auto tranny etc
  Historical mailing list - Steve C.
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 16:29:32 -0800
  ...The motor had low compression in one cyl and the tranny needs rebuilding but still works. If someone in the Seattle area wants it...
• Re: Removing Silver Grille Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 06:08:26 EST
  ...pad then spray paint with matte black flexible body part paint in an aerosol can. Works great and it will look like new. I...
• Re: one last (ha ha) problem with my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:11:11 -0400
  ...I would fix it first since this valve provides by-pass air around the throttle body . In effect it should raise the RPMs when...
• Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:14:00 -0700
  Ralph, I think the low belt line look works, but not the full monty. I'd like to see pics of your new bumper...
• Re: 85 liter fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:40:26 -0400
  ...I assume the plastic ones were useable in their respective > >vehicles because they were encased in the body metal and wouldn't work for...
• Re: Here's something you don't seeeveryday....
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:27:46 EDT
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=390875 I am not sure how that front sliding door works, since there...
• Re: Annoying Body damage to our Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:21:33 -0700
  ...Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) ----------------------------------------------------------- View the growing list of video work at: http://one.revver.com/watch/376349...
• Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:14:54 -0800
  ...runbox.com> wrote: > I looked at the archives, but its not working right now. > > There aren't any reviews online that I can find...
• The Routan is dead!?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:21:31 -0800
  ...having driven a Chrysler mini-van for work and realizing it was a piece of due to bad suspension and interior trim and then...
• Re: My Vanaru too!
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:37:28 -0600
  ...I did tackle the bodywork as my Covid project, sanding and grinding every night after work. I had to replace the entire drivers side...
• Re: Exercise while camping.?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 12:50:21 -0400
  ...own body can provide the best workout of all. Push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, lunges, squat jumps etc. are a great workout. Want...
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting not getting original questions!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:29:10 -0700
  ...Since it works well cold this is not an > > adjustment issue. As shift points and the inner working rely on > > pressure what is most...
• Re: More on Westy Prices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:23:11 -0800
  ...work is not all that uncommon. the seller probablyhas 4,500 into this Westy .. I didn't notice total miles on the body. All...
• Hygene alternative, was: Showers Redux
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:10:04 -0500
  ...Rinse hair and body again. Shave. Drain sink. Towel off briskly We have used this method for years. Works great, and like all of...
• Re: 1981 Vanagon...Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 23:57:55 -0400
  ...is spotless and the body was in good > condition too. We > also have a mechanic/friend who used to work for VW when Vanagon...
• New to the list... and some upgrade questions, too
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 13:29:07 -0600
  ...of fun driving it back and forth to work over thast couple of weeks. The body and wheels are getting a good coat of...
• Re: Seam rust. Yuck.
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 22:41:26 -0500
  ...I'm probably not up to doing any serious body work myself, >though I could probably manage something easy. Also, I don't >necessarily...
• [Frydaye NVC] I'm on a mission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 May 2009 09:31:45 -0500
  ...does it's dastardly work slowly - like arsenic. Then one day you wake up and find that your own body will not accept your...
• Re: PAINT COLORS 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:54:33 -0700
  ...It > > also needed some minor body work. I took it to a shop, told them what I > > wanted. The body tech was really good...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:05:53 -0500
  ...no way it will work out in that flat panel under the car without some part of the body or another cutting the tie...
• SV: Re: I'm getting taller Syncro Springs-longish
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 12:46:15 +0100
  ...I know from experience that they work OK - used them on a Volvo to get better ground clearance while rallying - and if you only...