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Re: Starting problem or startER problem
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 08:03:10 -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: Syncro Transaxle Leaking
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:47:59 -0700
...I don't get the impression the nose of the trans is the strongest or best built transmission part in the world either. Indeed...
Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:08:50 -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...
Weakly Stats
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 21 Apr 95 09:09:26 CDT
...http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze/vw http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/vwstuff.html http://www.alldata.tsb.com...
Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:25:12 +1300
...For mounts, the G50 has a wide nose mount with 2 rubber donuts... should be easy to make a monut to bolt to the...
Re: transmission for I4 conversion--will a DK fit?
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 06:52:07 -0500
...So.... > > If the DZ nose mount is original (and obviously the linkage works), > with the exception of having to swap transmission input shafts (or...
Parts for sale
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 27 May 2010 20:35:12 -0400
...The 88 which was hit in the front kind of up hi on the nose. It has some pretty nice 16" rims ,audi's...
Weakly Stats ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 07 Apr 95 09:19:48 CDT
...http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze/vw http://www.automatrix.com/~skip/volkswagen http://www.polaris.net/~jclark/vwstuff.html http://www.alldata.tsb.com...
Re: screwed part deux..the insurance company's offer??./salvagecert.???
Historical mailing list - William Cooper
Thu, 13 May 1999 14:10:04 -0400
...In california, profits on auto policies have >quadrupled in recent years because the companies thumb their noses at >third-party claimants and do not...
Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:36:39 -0700
...I doubt the longer noses of these vehicles give any aerodynamic advantage. >, so back to the "Entry" the >nose...the splitter.. Raking back the...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 20:09:23 -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: Vanagon rear lights and the pathetic headlights
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:19:18 -0500
...on a really hot day) I also have a set of NOS rear lights if anyone is in need. Jay On Saturday, December 25...
GEX update...
Historical mailing list - 2 Amys and a Bren
Fri, 29 Mar 1996 16:57:19 +0000
...Some paint chips on the nose, etc..but the spare tire on the front provides some protection. Ok, sorry. I've painted enough of...
Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:09:00 -0700
...very same ghastly vehicle was sold as > Ford Transit (with > > different nose styling), though the Ford version > has now been > > completely restyled. IF you...
Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:00:54 -0500
Greg, I was having this problem and it progressively got worse over time. In my case it turned out to be the hall sensor...
Re: tools to have onhand...
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:09:28 -0800
...5" > needle nose and 7" curved jaw with cutter. Screw drivers? > How do you turn the bolts on your CV joints? > > Larry A. > > On...
Central OH Vintage VW Show (11th)/ VR6 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:28:36 -0400
...Vendors galore and a veritable yard sale of used and NOS parts ( mostly Old Beetle and air cooled stuff). The cars FS varied from...
Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long) Solved!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:58:42 -0700
...to the two cluster-_____s (ground stars)...with some long needle nose and a round wire brush and some electrical contact cleaner. A couple...
Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:56:22 -0800
...Why cobble something together when >> > you can buy a brand new (not NOS) OE tank? >> > Made by VW in Germany. >> > >> > HTH. >> > >> > Ken Wilford >> > John...
Re: Help! Flashing Temperature LED
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Fri, 17 Jan 1997 22:58:07 -0800 (PST)
...You have to carefully bend the prongs with needle nose pliers to fit them in. I paid $7.25 for this unit. I don...
Re: Refrigerator doesn't work yet.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:15:20 -0400
...In USA that is called "excess-flow POL fitting" -- POL is the name of the round-nosed fitting with left-hand thread that couples...
Dr. Diesel meets Mr. Harley
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 11:32:27 -0700
...he looked back over his shoulder and very theatrically pinched his nose, the universal sign for "phew, you stink." I considered this for a...
Re: Brake Problem may "NOT" be resolved?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:44:19 -0600
...I took my Cessna 195 airplane to THE shop for a nose cone replacement. Had lots of oil leaking. You don't want oil...
Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:31:50 -0700
...of course. > > Add hoses to accomodate oil cooler/heat exchange at nose of the trans.. > > or use an air type oil cooler plumbed in...
Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:07:25 -0800
...nature of sounds. >> >> How many miles are on it ? >> and a nose description would be nice. >> and at least consider CV joints, and rear...
Re: Dorking, Was:Re: Daytime running lights for US Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Fri, 8 May 1998 16:51:59 -0600
...reasonable price. > > Kelly - Apparently a "dork" since I use my seatbelt and my DRLs > > Kelly Bauman > Delta, BC > '91 Westy -- remove NOSPAM to reply
Re: Vanagon Gods Smiling Down on Fools and Children
Historical mailing list - John Klun
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 11:01:03 -0700
...I'm going to tackle all the rust > - only one seam, but there's a bunch of surface rust on the nose and a...
Re: minimal tools - was things you should have with you on a long trip
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:58:36 -0700
...8 drive > > vicegrip assortment > > screw driver assortment > > duck bill pliers > > needle nose pliers > > regular pliers > > multimeter > > wire cutters > > wire cut-strip-crimp pliers > > electrical...
Re: TIICO oil pump RECALL!?!?!?
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Mon, 5 May 2003 19:50:43 +0000
...not matter), if you slam on the brakes and make the nose of the van dive the oil light will flash for about 3...
Re: '87 Vanagon shudders in Reverse
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:45:16 -0500
...Could it just be worn out - rubber parts wise? Bulley wrote: > Front Motor Mount, on the nose of the Transmission. > > G. Matthew Bulley > Bulley...
Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Sun, 5 Nov 2000 16:11:59 -0600
...a bicycle valve stem). (Hemostats, probably spelled wrong, are thin, > long nosed plyer type thingies use for surgery). You can also tip the valve...
Re: Transmission Woes
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 07:41:55 -0500
...better cars like volvo or subaru, and most japanese cars.. > the nose of the input shaft is not a bearing surface, and instead just...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 18:35:09 -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: Back-up lights
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:33:22 -0700
...Whereas, the manual > > trans have their switches at the nose come area. Jostling a loose wire > can > > cause such a problem. A defective switch...
Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:58:07 -0700
...Seriously, on that one. ( damage nose of the crankshaft, pitting on the top of the block, on a very very rusty AAZ engine I...
Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:04:38 -0800
...the front mount brackets that bolt to the nose of the trannies are different - the early mounts with 3 bolts, the later with 4...
Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:08:17 -0800
...If you don't move the engine back about 1 1/2" you will > need to modify the later nose mount and deal with...
Re: Potential Purchase, 88? Vanagon...questions..:)
Historical mailing list
Tue, 1 Jul 1997 23:02:52 -0400
...Pushing Back The Darkness at > http://www.armory.com/~y21cvb/west/darkness.html > >The Turning 40 Nostalgic VW Service Tour, and Search for the...
Re: headlamp upgrades....
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 09:46:20 -0700
...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: Newbie - Getting Ready for Cross Country Trip
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 23:10:28 -0600
...lines mans pliers and needle nose .. > screw drivers .... one with many different heads ... > crescent wrench > hammer ... > flashlight ... > smile in the face of absolute failure...
Re: 91 fridge piezo
Historical mailing list - mat christensen
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:44:39 -0700
...Using a pair of long needle nose pliers remove this wire. Then actuate the piezo. If you see a spark jumping from the terminal...
Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Thu, 14 Sep 2017 23:08:20 +0000
...It may be that the Vanagon garners 30% of the VW nostalgia and 70% of the utility that people want and emerge at the...
Back in Action! A tale of revival.
Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
Fri, 26 Aug 2016 22:24:39 -0700
...new, the Mom of the PO, had bought it for the nostalgia. She and her husband used to have a baywindow Westfalia that they...
Re: Throttle adjustment
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sat, 24 May 2014 22:04:07 -0400
...push it back all the way and then using a needle nose vise grip to grab the rod. Worked very well. Gave me plenty...
Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:05:09 -0500
...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: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:48:42 -0400
...A good spring hook or needle-nose Vice grips really help for attaching those confounded springs on re-assembly. If you happened to buy...
Re: Availability of replacement dish drainers?
Historical mailing list - Devin van Tongeren
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:47:32 -0700
...Paid $50 and it was in essence NOS in that, while the fellow apparently removed it from a (obviously) used Westy, it was still...
Re: Westy vs. Sprinter, Fulltiming
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Thu, 7 May 2009 16:23:49 -0700
...His was maybe 4" taller, and his slopping nose stuck out about 4"-6" longer than mine. That said, I know he can park...
Re: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
Historical mailing list - Steve
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 15:14:49 -0800
...I know common > sense would say that is fine but a nosey police officer > and a poorly > written law could get you/me in...
Front Spare Tire (Oops)
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Tue, 14 May 2002 18:29:18 -0400
...There were also safety concerns about what happens when you take a direct impact on the nose of the bus. I would search the...
To All Alaska Travelers
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 23:41:00 -0600
...They get in your eyes, nose and ears. If you get into Anchorage, look up Mountain View Sporting Goods, in Mountain View, which is...
Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 18:17:11 -0700
...truck pass - the first time I was amazed that I could nose into the snow bank, then back out if reverse with hardly any...
Re: Front heater motor
Historical mailing list - bernie
Wed, 8 Mar 2017 07:56:42 -0800
...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: 2003 Eurovan Weekender - heating and power for camper
Historical mailing list - Bob Pogue
Sat, 21 Jan 2017 09:37:30 -0500
...The T2 and T3 both offer nostalgia in spades but I moved on to the T4 to get better reliability and safety. I opted...
Re: "Rrrr, rrrrr, rrrr..skritch skritch...rrr rrr " (speedo noise?)
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:17:04 -0600
...insert it >>> with a little help from some long-handled needle nose >>> pliers...still can't >>> get it to click on. When I had...
Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
Historical mailing list - --------------------
Fri, 26 May 2006 21:47:42 -0400
...Highly unlikely! On the other hand, the new Bug was close, with its nostalgic look. So maybe another first. Anthony Egeln wrote: > Since it...
Re: Why the Delete Key is not enough!! PLEASE READ
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:59:26 -0400
...Perhaps I am a bit nostalgic...but back then almost everyone on the list had email addresses that ended up with .edu; .org; .gov...
Re: Front heater core best option?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:20:37 -0400
...I will finish the nose sound proofing. I’ll lube any moving parts I can reach like cables. I’ll try to get helpers...
The Bright Side of having your Vanagon act up...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:21:26 -0700
...exhaust, where the O2 sensor lives, right in front of my nose there.......the loose vacuum line controls an intake air warm up circuit...
Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:46 -0700
...computers that are plenty accurate > and not that expensive (compared to NOS synchro parts they are probably > cheaper than dirt!) They usually use a...