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• Re: Rough running, black smoke, running rich, no idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 4 Feb 2014 19:58:11 -0800
  ...Turned out to be the EGR. > > It does not work/open until you accelerate, then the valve opens and recirculates > exhaust into the intake...
• $2k ok for GL?; Where I At
  Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 07:55:59 -0400
  ...It started slipping about 8 months ago, then worked fine, then started slipping, then worked fine for 3 months solid, then started slipping but...
• Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:58:08 -0400
  ...RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible >> >> So, some of you have helped me as I redid my Throttle Body, Air Plenum and...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Are_all_2.1_engines_digifant=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Mon, 5 May 2014 05:57:47 -0400
  ...I'm still working out the possible reasons for my idle sitting >> at 2000rpm. I cleaned the Idle valve (which has been unplugged and...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:35:17 -0700
  ...Time to come home from work. Starts, >>dies. Won't start with throttle open. Dies if I try to give it gas. I'm...
• Advise on Fixing Rear Washer Plumbing?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:49:27 -0800
  ...That plastic hose, running from the van body to the rear hatch in a bundle at the top right hand corner of the rear...
• 87 syncro GL: rough running
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 10:02:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I had the van in at the local mech (for unrelated shift box replacement) who has done a fair amount of work on VW...
• re:my first adventure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 18:57:06 -0400
  ...1) Burn all the gas in the tank be for you pull then engine and put the body in storage. (I wore gas and...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 20 Aug 1997 to 21 Aug 1997
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 08:38:06 -0500
  ...This has worked well for me on both mirrors. Larry
• Re: Kool Patch application
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 21:45:28 EDT
  ...in my "novice" bodywork days, i used to use roofing tar (yep!) to fill the holes on my bug...just warm it up, and...
• Re: naval jelly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:21:09 -0600
  ...That is one of the reasons cars of before always rusted > on > body worked areas. Products such as osphos and other metal > protectant > products...
• Re: Weekend Wrap-Up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:02:04 EDT
  ...It worked very well on the > metal parts of the body, but seemed to rub off some > grease from whatever rubber it touched. I...
• Re: Help needed: ABA conversion has spark and fuel but won't start.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:04:46 -0700
  ...with mark on timing belt cover) > rotor (with mark on distributor body) > > Make sure all the engine management stuff is plugged in to the...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:36 -0700
  ...88 GL daily driver is down getting� some body work done. There is still work. I need a replacement rear Carat bumper, and a...
• my '81 westy FS near San Francisco
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:33:47 -0800
  ...Everything is present and works on the car with the exception of the following: faucet knob top is cracked - works on tank water fine...
• Re: Euro-Drive: 88 Volkswagen Vanagon, Poor-idle
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 09:33:05 -0600
  ...The criteria of 880 rpm idle is ok but less rpm seems to work better on a worn throttle body. The idle system can...
• Re: LVC Does anyone know what years Diesel syncro VW LT's were made?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:41:17 -0700
  ...Ideally I'd like to buy one with a > hightop, camper interior (preferably the Westfalia version rather than an > add on camper body - I...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:02:30 -0700
  ...They sent an adjuster to me, not me to a body shop. The adjuster said the damage is X amount, and "I'll cut...
• AUDI Allroad quattro will be produced in Neckarsulm
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:46:47 EST
  ...A major factor in the decision besides commercial considerations was the know-how the plant has acquired by building the Audi A6, the body...
• Auto Tranny R&R&R completed (finally)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:20:27 -0800
  ...So I finally got the damn tranny working. This tranny that I rebuilt is the one that failed on me several years ago (at...
• Re: Neil's motor..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:06:54 -0700
  ...if my plan works that is! > > I've never seen brake ducting before, but I'll bet there's some kind > of residential HVAC...
• Re: Westfalia Luggage Rack NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 14 May 2010 18:22:11 -0700
  ...a >> servant who becomes king ... >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/ >> View the growing list of video work at: >> http://revver.com...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:40:48 -0800
  Probably work great but stopping every 30-40 minutes for more ice would get to be a drag pretty quickly I think. Mike :>) > From...
• '61 crew cab value
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 08:21:25 -0700
  ...work in the rear quarters (my '65 had it too) and along the seam where the bed pan and the sheet metal body side...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:15:47 -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...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:29:04 -0800
  ...it disappears. > > Has anyone any suggestions of how to try to work out if it is inner or > outer bearing before I pull the...
• Re: salvage titles (was: re: .....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:35:24 -0500
  ...The only thing >wrong was a crumpled rear bumper- the body is >perfect. > >It has 106,000 miles and the heads and water pump...
• The Bright Side of having your Vanagon act up...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 30 Jun 2014 20:21:26 -0700
  ...While I was under I noticed there was an unconnected vacuum line at the bottom of the throttle body....On the inline that is...
• Rear vent scoops?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 16:11:15 -0400
  Hi folks, So, I’m curious, on the original bus the vents were low around the body of the van, in the Bay and...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:57:26 -0400
  ...frames that the > body shop installed. One of the wings was slightly bent in shipping I > figured it would still work if the holes...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:56:10 -0400
  ...27 to 34 MPG and the AC still works. Except for the nosey transmission that pops out of 3rd gear it just runs . Dennis...
• Re: Nomenclature rant- friday close out
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:24:44 -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...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:48:28 -0400
  ...I have only once had a bad valve body. Not much to wear there. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Bug Hubcaps work for us.. Hubcaps $29 for 4
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:38:06 -0400
  ...If your have your wheels painted body color > or white, the chrome hubcaps look really sharp on the Vanagon. > Nice point, Matthew! Just to...
• Re: wheelbase size
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:05:44 -0500
  ...I thought the body was wider in the rear. But after a >closer look, the wheelbase may be narrower. I noticed that many German...
• 87 Gray GL Syncro for sale -- Reno, NV Bargain!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Sun, 12 Jan 2003 23:09:29 -0800
  ...Very good body NO Rust. Locking Diff!!! Alloy wheels. Strong engine. very good oil pressure and compression. Recently passed Nevada Smog cert. One head...
• Fwd: 1986 Transporter Syncro Single Cab Pickup For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ray Caamano
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:53:46 -0500
  ...and runs great and has never had or needed any major > body work. > It had two or three dings that I had taken out...
• Re: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 08:55:02 -0700
  ...I'm guessing here that Kevin is looking for the OUTSIDE body panel that is > > just below the windshield. > > BenT > > > > > > > > > > > > sounds like Kevin needs...
• Side table and jumpseat interior parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 17 May 2006 17:36:31 -0700
  ...I want someone to come and take that stuff away before I start cutting the left side body panels off for a friend who...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 17:47:09 -0500
  ...Now what - - according to my 1959 edition > of high school body work book gleaned at a yard sale (complete with pictures > of shop guys...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:46:06 -0500
  ...1) Do the sanding and minor body work myself; 2) Take off parts where possible and do some masking myself; 3) Check out Maaco...
• Re: VW zip tie with slots?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:57:51 -0700
  ...They slide onto > small posts that are on the body. I have also seen them used in > engine compartment. If need be I could...
• Re: 1551 emulator
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:50:09 -0700
  ...The diesel tube needs work too, but not that much actually. #4) The directions for the exhaust system- forget it. Make your own or...
• MUST SELL '79 westy in CO
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Thu, 16 May 1996 12:15:38 -0400
  ...rusty (the door works fine however), there's battery tray rust, and some around one of the heat exchangers. The body and frame have...
• '85 GL FS, SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 15:35:33 -0700
  ...The parts are all there, but I can't verify that they work. The body has some long surface scratches down the drivers side...
• Re: 84 Westi GL Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 14:01:00 -0400
  ...The tables are all present and the Refrig works on AC-DC-propane. The body is tan over Brown. It is in exellent condition...
• Re: FS: 1987 Syncro 'Adventurewagon' w/dead Subaru engine
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:33:02 -0600
  ...Called on a whim on my way out the door to work and was suprised it was still available as the original post came...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw, Throttle Valve Switch Test Light Video etc.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:45:21 -0700
  ...confirm the success of any new work. > > Sure would be nice if you had another throttle body or two to try. > > One of my...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:17:45 -0700
  ...body work vs. mechanical work > > > > > > > > >At 3/10/2008 02:55 PM, Kenneth Wilford wrote: > > > >Andrew, > > > >I have never heard of anyone doing a...
• Busses for sale, SF Bay Area, CA
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 17:25:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...CAMPER OVER- hauled Engine Straight Body $1500 510-562-5030 68 VW 2 CAMPER VANS, ND Eng Work 1 Complete/1 Parts All for...
• Re: 1980 Westy sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 12:17:53 -0400
  ...the inside handle works but the door will not open. The back of the >door opens up away from the body but the front...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:38:26 -0800
  ...his '83 (?) 5 speed. Body's in better than average shape, maybe even pretty good. Some recent engine work (head gasket, I think. Mechanic...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:39:16 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a VW van), brake discs are good. Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:51:51 -0700
  ...If you do add AC > > later it will work better with both. > > > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 6:23 PM, Jack R <jack007...
• Re: Puzzling water drip
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:19:20 -0400
  On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM , Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > So my working theory is that when the tank filled and...
• FS: 71 VW Bus $400
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Mar 1996 09:57:52 GMT
  ...Horn doesn't work. Appearance: Fairly ugly with a mish mash of paints and primer on the outside and some rust. No award winner...
• Vanagon Parts 4 sale or Van 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 8 Dec 1997 18:21:17 EST
  ...with a little work it could go back on the road, there is no rust holes or anything on the body. It is only...
• Re: My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 07:36:46 -0500
  ...The tranny's not the problem, but the body work spooks me. If you are the least bit suspicious with what the odometer says...
• Re: CPTCHRS, TRANNY, BLOCK, EXHAUST,, MISC. FS.
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 16:37:34 -0800
  ...FS. > > hello listees, > > I have been sitting on a '84gl body that needs an engine job. the guy > who > owned the van didn't...
• Now I have THREE
  Historical mailing list - Steve Blackham
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 14:15:25 -0700
  ...Good body, white paint, gas heater, roof rack, CD stereo, new tires. $500. I'm testing the engine now but it sounds good. Might...