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• Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:46:05 -0800
  ...The end result is quite sturdy to work with when you must dink around with it. My air cleaner is in the stock position...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Pete Owsianowski
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 19:50:01 -0500
  ...I am not driving it currently given >> it is not insured and I am waiting for some body work to be completed. It >> has...
• Re: Need Carfax Check Please & Questions on Painting/Rust
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:37:56 -0400
  ...Any shop that works on Corvettes or boats should be able to help you. > Is it easy to clean Interior Seats that look very...
• Re: Thanks on the amps/voltage explain..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:52:47 -0500
  ...Basically alternators or generators work by moving a magnetic field across the windings. In an alternator, the windings that produce the power are the...
• Re: one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:15:29 -0600
  ...one last effort to get the temp control gauge under control Well, after a couple of years of minimal use and maximal body work...
• Re: Electric door lock
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:29:02 -0500
  ...If you pull back the rubber boot that goes between the > driver's door and the body and the passenger's door and the...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:36 -0500
  ...While it worked, I wasn't happy with the attitude I >>> got ( >>> they didn't want to acknowledge the recall nor look for it...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Oct 2009 to 14 Oct 2009 - Special issue (#2009-882)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:07:03 -0700
  ...The body project begins... > > Greetings Listees, > > I am preparing to take my '87 Syncro Westfalia to the body shop to > address deteriorating paint, creeping...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:36:22 -0500
  ...Maybe it is dead and turning on the ignition is operating a charging relay providing power for the lights to work. Since this was...
• Re: those plastic breather thingys under the front wheel-wells
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 19:58:31 -0700
  ...Tried RTV, Goo, but 5 minute "Steel" epoxy worked best to hold the remains of one gasket to the tank. The other one seemed...
• Re: is big throttle spring needed 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:54:27 -0400
  Hi Spencer, Can you describe for me witch spring you are missing? On the throttle body there are two springs, the round one that...
• Re: FS: 81 Vanagon only 6K
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:28:29 -0500
  ...Things will work out. mcneely ---- OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote: > Both my 83.5 & 90 have BodyColor "JackPoints/ > RearSwingArmAttachPoints" ~ I assumed they all do...
• Alternator pully #%%$#@
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:04:43 -0800
  ...Nut will loosen slightly, but will not come off any more than that.Nothing works. Whas the problem? Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Score!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 16:45:10 -0800 (PST)
  and no, not the the off-road racing sanctioning body! My boss came up to me yesterday and sez "I was cleaning the garage...
• Re: Copy of: Re: Dead Deer on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 14:11:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...I've had quite a few "close calls" too, and I > used to work part time at a body shop a few years ago...
• Re: Maaco Paint Jobs
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:49:06 -0600
  ...00, for a paint job on a conventional Mack truck, no body work, no fiberglass repair. I can tell you, that if it was...
• Re: The Thing I Hate the Most About My Vanagon Is..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:27:49 -0500
  ...body grounds. Look for little inconsistencies, I was missing the spring under the distributor and it caused erratic idel and misfire. Corrected it worked...
• 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:14:43 -0400
  ...The body's very good, but at the price I got it I knew there had to be problems. I got the whole repair...
• [FIX]auto tranny experts HELP!(little long)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 13:56:53 -0400
  ...Would adjsuting the 2nd gear brake do any good or is it shot? Would changing the valve under the throttle body help? What is...
• Re: 91 GL Auto Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:22:01 -0500
  ...Once there has been some miles under the wheels and everything is warmed up, she will shift into reverse and it works just fine...
• For Sale: 1980 Westy - San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - Jason Milam
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:12:52 -0700
  ...The body is a bit beat up with rust in numerous places. The windshield is cracked. The canvas is in fine shape though the...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:33:41 -0700
  ...sure they could work... Any ideas how to replicate the "invisible" attachment for the loop that gets attached the body? It basically just a...
• Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 12:01:55 +1000
  ...Has anyone any suggestions of how to try to work out if it is inner or outer bearing before I pull the confounded thing...
• Re: NVC: OBDII tool recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:53:31 -0800
  ...everything the VW dealer can do with their billion dollar machines.� Works great on the Vanagon too when you have a TDI installed in...
• Re: need vin check... carfax>?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:58:46 +0000
  ...Of course, there are also the body stickers ... but, I've never really trusted them. Same with the dash label. hope this helps, John...
• Re: Mercedes 15 in Mag wheels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 01:38:02 -0800
  ...BenT ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the...
• Re: Still lousy gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 2 May 2012 22:12:41 -0400
  <html> <body> Have not followed the thread BUT, I traded my 84 Vanagon with 24k Miles that I have not driven for 4 years...
• Re: [vanagon] Tires: Let this be a lesson to me
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:35:00 -0800
  ...accepting recommendations for replacement tires. > >I will also be needing some body work done... > >Diana >Tucson, AZ >"Genevieve" - Silver 1990 Syncro Adventurewagen >http://groups...
• what do you think?
  Historical mailing list - Kristin G. Burke
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:28:44 -0400
  ...lot's of body work done ,but will need a new paint job down the road to clean up the touchups and there is...
• Re: Bostig Installation (so far) Report
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:02:28 -0700
  ...I'm still deep into body work and paint... I took some time off to get my heart repaired... damn Wooly Mammoths tried to...
• Re: Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 10:04:30 -0600
  ...Body Shop question > Terry, what about a repaint of a white Westy? Does cheaper white paint > last any better? > Mark > 82 White Westy, needs...
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:28:38 -0400
  ...do yourself a favor and remove the throttle body, and clean it out thoroughly with carburetor cleaner. On my '85, gunk inside the throttle...
• 2WD Prototype Springs - A Week Later
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 20:10:38 -0700
  ...Friday, I had 4 of the Marines that work for me ride in the back for about 25 miles. Combined body weight for the...
• Fwd: Please Help! T3 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 4 May 2022 23:39:31 -0400
  ...head> <body> <p>I received this request from this person in Maryland, I guess she assumed I still lived there and worked on vans...
• Re: rust treatment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:06:53 -0700
  ...treatment a recent body work person asked me to treat my seams with Fluid film in advance of touch up work this fall. It...
• Re: Here's an interesting one.. RE: Ask Yourself Folks, What Would a Good Running One cost?
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 14 Jul 2013 07:50:30 -0600
  ...The hinged lid design works fine until the wind shifts. The high tops rule in these conditions. There is much to love in all...
• Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:45:31 +0000
  ...You > should > > > be able to wash and dry repeatedly to get most stuff out but that > > obviously > > > wouldn't work for everything that could...
• Demons X
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:58:35 -0400
  ...It took longer to tape the work than it did to paint it, and by the time the paint was dry two hours had...
• westy-to-syncro body swaps
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 11 May 1998 09:58:02 -0400
  ...Lots of work, but again could be done. It's mainly a bolt-on with some heavy drilling and probably a little welding in...
• Re: lost key
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:13:52 -0800
  ...If it is done from a door lock, though, it will not work the ignition as there are 10 wafers in the ignition and...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:58:42 -0700
  ...This has worked well since the early 70s on my VWs. Didn't >> always fix it but I don't recall it hurting anything...
• Re: subject Westy Sleep Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:38:57 -0800
  ...make a mattress cover for a few $$ > > Current set up and works pretty well. Would like a bit more > thickness but don't like...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 12:16:16 -0400
  ...84 running issue solved? > > Eric, > The GoWesty replacement throttle body is a repair and upgrade part. Bearings, seals, and larger throttle opening. The 2...
• Re: hit and run on a Vanagon, Oh My!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:07:35 -0800
  ...He MAY fix it in the long run, as he owns a body shop specializing in Porsche's and high end stuff. Otherwise he...
• Re: Carpet Adhesive-Found some that worked
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 5 May 2010 13:08:11 -0500
  Under the carpet, there is a foam mold to the metal body of the van. Did not want an adhesive that would melt the...
• Re: Optima as 2nd battery.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 23 May 1997 08:11:41 -0800
  ...prevent shorts to > the body while the battery is on it's side. > > This configuration looks like it will work as long as you...
• Value of 83.5 Westy
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Sat, 29 Nov 1997 17:06:03 -0800
  Hey gang, Please help me determine a reasonable asking price for my 83.5 Westfalia. -Good straight body with no rust. A few minor...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 13:44:12 -0500
  ...703-817-1459. '74 Super Beetle convertible, $1700 obo, runs, needs work. 301-390-8285. '72 Super Beetle, beautiful body, drives well, many new...
• Boiling a Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 19:36:10 -0700
  ...Rolling chassis (has NO engine) perfect for a conversion project-Tiico? Subaru? 60' Morris Mini1340CC(ALSO for sale-separately) "When work gets to be...
• Re: Parting out an 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:38:31 -0500
  ...I also forgot to mention is has A/C complete exept for the compressor and a BA6 gas heater which works. I'm not...
• Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 04:22:13 -0500
  ...would probably do all the taping and prep (not sanding or body work) myself, just to make sure it was done right. I mean...
• More Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:17:39 -0600
  ...I have a little experience doing body work - bondo stuff - and own most tools, but I've never done anything this major before. My...
• Re: Timing Light Recomendation. (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 12:51:57 -0700
  ...Timing lights should have camera > body tripod sockets on them so you can mount them on a tripod and point > them where you want...
• whitestar/bluestar
  Historical mailing list - William Burg
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:54:01 -0400
  ...White, white fiberglass body kit, striped upholstery. There's a lot of work done to this thing, so it's possible it's a...
• Re: Westy Winter Camping Suggestions..(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:14:20 -0400
  ...as she wrote and before bed so you won't be working at a circulatory deficit when trying to stay warm under the covers...
• Re: Dead Cylinder -91 Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:53:27 -0400
  ...I have a great injector guy that does great work if you. House to send them out ( which I suggest anyway, for any wbxer...
• Question on replacing shocks on 87 2WD
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Sat, 22 Apr 2000 21:21:53 -0700
  ...Then remove top (body) nut. 4. Install new shock, bolt top (body) then bottom (control arm). Question: Will there be a problem removing the...
• aerodynamics..NVC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:44:38 -0700
  ...As I recall from trying to improve my 928's aeros, once the angle of a body panel exceeds something like 12 degrees off...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:54:31 -0800
  ...Throttle body switches out of limits and need adjusting. " >>>>> >>>>> is it making contact at idle or not ? >>>>> it either is, or it isn't...
• Some neat new tools
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:42:36 +0000
  ...Anyway now to actualy start the body work on the '78. John vwbus@netbiz.net