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• Re: seafoam and other additives
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:03:08 EDT
  I haven't used Seafoam but my mechanics at the Honda dealership where I work do recommend it. I have used Marvel Mystery Oil...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Mon, 9 May 2016 19:49:04 -1000
  ...I have the 1.9 with the two switches on > throttle body and they both are set correctly. The vacuum advance > works fine but...
• Re: Dent Removal Success (was What's Inside Vanagon Nose?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 17:04:35 -0700
  ...to the outside of the body so he could see the dent from various angles while he worked. The hole was then plugged with...
• Re: Mig welder for sale, all inquires off list please, if not interested in LONG SALES PITCH please delete!
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 23:50:51 -0600
  ...This a perfect machine for body work, comes complete with everything needed to start welding, except an ARGON bottle. This is either rented or...
• Re: What should I know before getting accident repairs done?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:55:40 -0800
  ...Is there anything I should know about dealing with body shops? I don't have to pay anything unless I want work done that...
• Re: 84 running issue solved?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 May 2022 11:37:06 -0400
  Hi Dave, Please tell me more about the GW throttle body. What differences did you notice? Is it a straight forward install? Do you...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 28 Oct 2019 14:48:46 -0400
  ...Otherwise, this engine was in good working order when I removed > it. Includes engine carrier and 4 Spd transaxle in good working order. > > I...
• Re: Subaru notes, #3
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 23:24:19 -0400
  Regarding the Subaru engines, I've been impressed with what I've seen here at work. I work at Penske Auto Center, doing oil...
• Re: HELP!!! Oil Pressure Buzzer On!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:34:59 -0400
  ...Took apart air cleaner, intake hoses, and throttle body. Found oil covered inside of hoses and throttle body. Cleaned oil out of hoses, etc...
• Re: Catalytic converter comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:53:47 -0400
  ...They are made in Canada and used to work on everything until California made their rules even stricter. They have a stainless steel body...
• Heater Box Photos
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 08:40:27 -0500
  ...When the box is set in place it seals the body intake vent openings with rubber as well as the body opening for the...
• Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve - Later UPDATE: problem *NOT* solved!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 24 May 2006 17:21:58 -0400
  I hope you pulled and cleaned the throttle body first... it's amazing what gunk between the throttle plae and throttle body can do...
• Re: NVC. My father just reposed...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:50:55 -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...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 00:02:09 -0600
  ...And I know that Peter is supposed to have done custom springs that work very well for the conditions that they were built. But...
• Re: FW: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 21:28:27 -0400
  ...I'm sure I'll get flack for this one, but the other day I was chatting Diesels with a co-worker would been...
• Re: vanagon on wheel trolleys
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:56:19 -0400
  ...karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote: > so I finally decided to work on the body of my 81 Vanagon Jenny Westy. It > will take months...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:41 -0400
  ...sheet metal bumper, and a screw to attach them to the body of the vanagon. #2 Krylon makes a nice paint for plastics. You...
• Re: Boiling radiator light etc.
  Historical mailing list - Smith Woody
  Wed, 07 Jun 95 14:30:00 edt
  ...Washington, D.C., area (preferably Virginia suburbs) for some relatively minor body work, I'd be a happy camper. I can't believe they...
• 1984 9-passenger Vanagon for sale in SE Mass.
  Historical mailing list - LEONARD D BOULAY
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 20:15:10 -0400
  ...The body is in very good condition w/ no cancer at all, very little surface rust in a couple of small places. Engine was...
• Re: blasphemy results
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:00:57 PDT
  ...The only shop work I needed to install the muffler was to weld the flange to the muffler. @$10 at local machine shop other...
• Re: Throttle switch questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 22:02:36 -0400
  ...how much of a PITA is it to pull the throttle body >and clean/adjust the switch? If you're not unlucky you won...
• Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 20:06:47 -0800
  ...The door on mine needs a major overhaul, so it is too soon to tell if this handle will work as hoped... -- Shawn Wright...
• Re: Blinkers, Flashers, and Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 11 May 2006 12:11:31 -0500
  ...your turn signal bulbs to a solid ground point on the body. Larry A. joe trussell wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm wondering if anybody...
• Re: Clean inside instruments panel?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:47:15 -0700
  ...You > > should > > > > be able to wash and dry repeatedly to get most stuff out but that > > > obviously > > > > wouldn't work for everything that could...
• Fat mat, B-Quiet and the other stuff at Lowe's/Home Depot
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 22:55:18 +0000
  ...It did work to reduce the tinny sound of any tap on the Vanagon sheet metal.  Doors now thump shut and no longer clang...
• Re: Fuse panel remount advice
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:52:16 -0500
  ...Also, if I'm going to be working under or in the dash for a significant time, I'll remove the steering wheel. It...
• Re: Problem with Stancor 120-901 relay??
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:14:11 -0700
  ...Diodes will work admirably well but are less-convenient to mount IMO. I like my devices fastened down. The tempting mounting hole in a...
• Re: Auxillary battery alternative
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:09:54 -0500
  ...I have very little working knowledge of them. By best info is they work as a fuse with an automatic reset. Darrell ----- Original Message...
• FS: 84 VW Weekender Wolfy 850/obo (CT)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
  Sun, 12 Dec 1999 22:40:02 PST
  ...It seems to need some sort of tranny work or linkage work. I think the syncro's from 3rd-4th are going because it...
• rear axle nut - thinking ahead
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 6 May 2005 12:02:47 -0400
  ...out should that work? Thanks for any ideas Larry Georgia PS. I've seen the math formula (using your body weight....anyone have that...
• Re: Rust in the seams
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:38:15 -0600
  ...Did similar work under the windows in a few spots. Problem was that holes developed when i removed the rust so i patched them...
• Re: TIICO: cruise control/parts
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...Maybe I will get a smoother, rounder sphere this way? If that does not work then I will try creating my own ball joint...
• Re: Fw: Re: gutless
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:50:38 -0600
  ...it works like the wind brakes on a 747 and you never need to touch your brake pedal. 7. Conditions your body to endure...
• Re: Bluestar =?windows-1252?Q?project=85no_start_yet?=
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 May 2013 17:45:40 -0700
  ...one ....glue the plastic part to the dist body with some instant glue.. and also .. a wire tie wrap will got around the body...
• Re: [OT] need a source of metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:26:54 -0500
  <html> <body> <font size=3><a href="http://www.mcmaster.com/" eudora="autourl">www.mcmaster.com</a>&nbsp; <br><br> Type 316 Metric M8...
• Re: Sound damping product
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:25:52 -0800
  ...It works very well and is easy to apply, roll on or spray. df ________________________________ From: Troy <colorworks@gci.net> To: dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo...
• Wee bit of update with engine and tranny
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:50:41 -0700
  ...New stainless pipe on left side, new gaskets on the cooling flanges , rebuilt throttle body and intake plenum assembly, have new clutch to go...
• FS: 1980 VW AW For Sale, Tucson, AZ
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:27:25 -0800
  ...The fridge, stove, heater and water systems all work. The chassis is rust free but the body has some cancer, primarily on the front...
• I had it!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:32:07 -0400
  ...happen with anything! I had rust spot came out on heavy body work i did, men i gave everything i had on those van...
• Re: The joy of driving is back! 1991 Vanagon GL with 1995 Subie 2.2L engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 22:40:01 +0000
  ...Much work still needs to be done before I turn it over to a body shop for complete exterior restoration. John in Macon, GA
• 1986 Syncro For Sale...Albany, NY
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 00:42:02 EST
  ...Starter (works, but needs to be whacked once in a while to work, I have a relay to go in) Heater fan motor front...
• Re: brake lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:45:14 -0700
  ...Brake lights do not work at all. The background: Most of the tail lights of the Vanagon had been working erratically for some time...
• New '59 Singlecab Status
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 09:34:27 MST
  ...The rockers have been replaced, and most of the major body work is already done. The PO re-welded in the wheel wells. Unfortunately...
• Re: Facebook, does it really work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:13:45 -0700
  ...in these parts. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> You can’t use it to create a body of useful information. It’s more like a conversation involving everyone on...
• List posts fix for unreadable content was: Starter post
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:19:02 -0500
  ...you can put whatever you like here, it’s ignored in the body of the message: SET VANAGON DIGESTS/NOHTML/MIME and see if...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum update 11/18
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:31 -0500
  ...I was a US Navy Hospital Corpsman for about six years and worked in civilian medical laboratories for a number of years more. I...
• Bloomington, IN Bus & Bug show
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Sep 94 20:16:15 EDT
  ...I've been quoted around $1,200 for a some minor body work (rust around the lower perimeter) and paint job. Does that sound...
• Trade? Westy for Golf
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:32:23 -0500
  ...4-spd manual w/ redline, shifts beautifully Body is gray w/ gray pop-top. 2 small dings about 1" diameter and some minor scratches...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 19:51:40 -0800
  ...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: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 02:03:56 -0600
  ...witch - just as a test to see if the fan stil works. You may have a loose wire. . Tood luck. John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:30:24 -0700
  ...The unbent frame the body shop installed is working > perfect I'm so mad I didn't have my used parts guy ship me...
• Re: NVC but Funny
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:25:57 -0800
  ...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: 81 Westy 2.0 Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 13:07:58 -0800
  ...I did my own body work for example which is so easy to do. William Polowniak 1760 Lake Drive Cardiff, CA 92007-1141 760...
• Subject: Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 16 May 2005 16:43:23 -0700
  ...year degree in auto > body > to know how to use it.Even then, I dont think it will work properly. I > installed my windows...
• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:16:28 -0400
  In addition to increasing our Vanagon metal selection, we've recently increased our selection of rust treatment and rust prevention products. We now offer...
• Re: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:19:50 -0500
  I recently found that my starter had failed because the short ground that runs from the starter body to the solenoid had disintegrated. It...
• Planning a trip "around the block"
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 23:03:59 -0500 (EST)
  ...The theme of this trip will be to stick at least (and in some cases, at most) a toe in every major body of...
• Re: Westfalia Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:49:58 -0500
  ...These also work as vapor barriers. Main difficulty would be to fit them securely inside the body cavities, since they are (semi) rigid boards...
• 85 Vanagon/rear window spray nozzle + removing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 10:31:03 -0400
  ...In trying to resuscitate the rear window washer (all pumps working) I disassembled everything easily until I got to the nozzle assembly itself. It...
• Re: Syncro or not
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 07:31:16 -0500
  ...Live in northern Wi. / drive 80 miles to > work/ will be sleeping in westy during the day 2 times a week / also > flyfishing & bird...