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• Re: Oxidized pop-top on my '90 Westy Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 13:27:16 -0800
  ...Use a medium Scotch scuffing pad (hand) wash and scrub, (get a quart of silicone remover too from a good auto body supply store...
• Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:43:51 -0500
  ...The RV lights work great, I did one in my old westy, but are a bit oversized looking in the back of the westy...
• Re: Convert GL to Westy? - add Syncro to a Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:15:05 -0400
  ...I think pulling and the installing the cabinets, plumbing and wiring from a Westy into a GL might be more work than you are...
• Some stumbling after warm restart
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:14:26 -0500
  ...Also working well is the gearshift, I have installed new parts and bushings from front to back. Here's the issue -- I stopped at...
• Re: desperately seeking Vanagon (was Bentley)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:19:10 -0700
  ...Super nice DV, great condition Five ..................84 .......'just an 84 Vanagon .............but it's very clean inside, body very straight, and not a bit...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 14 Sep 2015 11:55:20 -1000
  ...to do this ..one energizes the circuit, put meter of DC voltage scale, leads on both sides of the ground..like on body and...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:31:25 -0700
  re "Is the inner-working of the latch worn? " Likely, and ........in order to possibly help you, to visualize what version of the sliding...
• Premature Clutch Failure?
  Historical mailing list - James Sperl
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:49:08 -0600
  ...Absolutely no warning, started when heading home from work when it seemed a little harder to get into second. The first stop sign, it...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:23:52 -0500
  ...It really isn't > > that much work and is > > well worth it. Good luck. Miguel > > > > > > >____________________________________________________________________________________ >Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here...
• Re: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:27:11 -0700
  <html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>I had this same problem, and used the same vacuum line...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:43:27 -0700
  ...that way if any little bump makes the bulb loose contact ..you'll know it while you are working on it. 3. yes..lens...
• Buses for sale, D.C. area
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 5 Apr 96 12:14:36 EST
  ...Maryland. '74 Super Beetle, good condition, lots of new engine and body work, $2500. 703-644-2469. Northern VA. '73 Super Beetle, 1600cc, good...
• Re: '91 Starting Issues
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:22:19 -0700
  ...Starter Mount Bolt to Frame or Body so that those little tiny electrons don’t have to work so hard to get to where...
• Re: Routing of rubber fuel line from engine back to fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:14:31 -0800
  ...a servant who becomes king ... ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.prpeak...
• Subaru parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 17:28:53 EDT
  ...Suburu mirrors-These really look and work better than Vanagon mirrors. Seats-much more ergonomic-and economic too. Roof kit-(requires body shop). The...
• Re: Any vans for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:21:31 -0400
  ...It seems > like if someone is selling it for a premium they are going through it and > doing the body work and engine rebuild...
• Re: Rust on hookup panel on Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:38:14 -0600
  ...It IS necessary to remove the cabinet if the body man is to work on the panel.Start with removing the outside fridge vent...
• Re: Another propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:30:53 -0700
  ...I applied soap spray expecting to see bubbles coming from somewhere on the new work but that was not the case. The bubbles are...
• Fridge blows out while driving....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 19 May 2009 20:54:13 -0400
  ...The simplicity of it all, and a fridge that works quite well, but i have one gripe... My fridge will not stay lit while...
• Propane Madness
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 03 May 94 15:28:40 EDT
  ...Actually, mounting the 2nd tank isn't that hard, as the nuts are already welded into the body of the camper so the mounting...
• Some VW van ads from the Saturday Washington Post
  Historical mailing list - Z
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 18:40:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...work $350/obo 703-323-5815; 703-314-1441 '74 Camper, perfect condition. $3400/obo 703-323-5815; 703-314-1441 [seems to be...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL, KC(fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:00:27 -0500
  ...1987 Vanagon GL, 4sp, A/C, Cruise, Alloys, weekender fold-down rear seat, tinted windows, Berg shift kit, near perfect interior, good body, new...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 21:03:56 -0500
  ...switch for proper grounding, it grounds between the > connector and the body of the sender. > cleaned out the sender, didn't see anything in...
• Should I buy this bus???
  Historical mailing list - Juli
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 16:05:16 -0400
  ...I found this weekend. Body has been handpainted "hippie-style" but looks pretty good. They did some bondo work, sanding and heavy duty priming...
• Anyone have a Diesel Rabbit For Sale? (Limited Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:27:22 -0600
  ...Time to do all the research I can on body work and painting. Seeing that it's not going to be an overnight job...
• Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:20:17 -0800
  ...No other body work or rust removal needed. I will remove all the interior cabinets etc and deliver the empty shell. Paint .... want a...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 14:08:50 -0800
  ...Are our > Westys also composed of 90% fluids like the human body or what!! > > PS: BTW I'm L.A.I.Rd too > > On...
• Re: NVC Cleaning thosae hands up!!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 01:05:22 -0800
  My first choice are nitrile gloves,but I really like the "snap on "cleaner in the pump tub.I work with some nasty adhesive...
• Vanagon Seats and Sciatica
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 06:55:24 -0500
  ...I have discovered that my Vanagon has the most perfect seating on my place for comfort with this body's malfunction. The way the...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:34:43 -0700
  Come on Don, aren't you the guy that "raced" a Porsche 928 with 550 HP & extensive expensive body & chassis mods? Or was that...
• Re: Odometer problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:07:19 -0400
  ...Worked fine. > > Today quit again, again on X9.9 on the trip meter [first time 19.9 this time > 59.9] and the total...
• FS 90 GL Project & extra parts-some syncro specific
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:03:15 -0700
  ...fiberglass body trim and bumpers, spoiler, grey interior, body has very few little dings and paint cleans up well with the exception of the...
• 2.1l Waterboxer For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:51:48 -0600
  ...a perfectly functioning FI system (T.Body has been recently rebuilt so the idle/full throttle switch works property, Airbox has the add-on...
• Re: Gas Tank Fitment; Subframe Crooked?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:10:02 -0800
  ...As per my other post, moving the squished > EVAP hose made no difference. > > Body repair work (PO accident) was done at one point. Receipt...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 01:58:15 -0600
  ...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: Tires/upper balljoint/steering rack work. Report
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:52:59 -0800
  ...I also found > that turning the boot while holding the rubber in place helped to slip > it on. > > Prior to doing the work, the...
• Re: low torque
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 21:15:28 -0400
  ...advance ports may not work as they should. For the vacuum retard move the hose connection from under throttle body and use a tee...
• '87 Syncro Westy for sale $7000 obo
  Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 16:28:27 -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: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:10:35 -0500
  ...I't's a Dow-Corning Silicone dielectric paste used heavily in the aircraft industry and it works slicker than owl dung. Ask for...
• Re: What's considered good compression on a 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:44:42 -0800
  ...What's considered good compression on a 2.1L? > > > > I'm going to be working on my Vanagon this > evening. I plan to replace...
• '81 FS near SF, lowered price
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Mar 1997 12:19:45 -0800
  ...faucet knob top is cracked - works on tank water fine, though missing front bumper end cap fuel guage - works fine when full, but disappears...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:41:50 -0700
  I just want to add that the directions will work as stated ONLY with a completely stock system. An example of not working would...
• All the News that Fits, We Print ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 01 Apr 95 10:27:31 CST
  POSSUM IS GOOD FOR YOU (API) Scientists, working in secret for eight months in a secret under- ground facility converted from an Atlas ICBM...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Samuel
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:40:08 -0500
  ...beach Santa Barbara county 20 minutes off highway 1 > Jalama > > > with body work $4K > > lots more with all the other parts and things like...
• Re: So done with side cladding
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:14:52 +0000
  ...The body of the van was in excellent shape, and the AWD system worked fine, interior was in great shape-it never occurred to...
• Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 09:58:41 -0800
  Does any one have recommendations on thermal insulation for putting inside of door panels? I have removed the interior for body work and rust...
• Re: 009 Timing
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Oct 94 08:53:40 -0500
  ...ceased, for one thing. > >Since realizing that setting couldn't possibly work, I've gone to 10 degrees >BTDC, which is palatable. But what...
• Re: exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 19:45:31 +0200
  ...The only thing you should check up on, is how the tail pipe will match up to the body, if you move the muffler...
• looking for advice
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 11:07:14 -0800
  ...The body is in excellent shape, interior needs a little work but not much, seats are in good shape, dash is great, etc. . . Then...
• Re: O2 Sensors need grounding? (was STILL BUCKING & KICKING!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 13 Aug 2000 13:53:13 -0400
  ...2) from the AFM body to a chassis ground because the signals from the AFM are minute and the AFM builds up static from...
• Re: subscribing...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:11:33 -0700
  send an email to listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with the body of the message like this: set digest end cheers! matthew Matthew Pollard "Racing...
• Re: black smoke + more
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 14:36:33 -0600
  ...I haven't actually checked my fuel pressure to see if the fuel pump is working properly, but I think it probably is. I...
• So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:02:28 -0700
  Please do check out my latest work of art. I drawed it with black ink then I colored it in Photoshop. Im going to...
• Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:48:47 -0700
  ...The tires (8ply 14") all have worn edges from the body roll after just 10,000 miles. It stops poorly, and has failed totally...
• Re: Wonky temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 4 May 2015 17:33:52 -0700
  ...http://qbond.net/ My local body shop supply company recommended it. I even patched a buddies radiator with it, and it's still working...
• Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:46:29 +0000
  ...It fits tightly around the rubber gasket and sits flush against the body. > So I'll try it out and see if it blows...
• Re: AWD
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:26:56 -0800
  ...Successful people do both, with the same good attitude. (riw) ---------------------------------------------------------- Explore printed work at: http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video...
• Re: Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:19:15 +1000
  ...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: Intake air flow, improvement possible?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 17:10:48 -0700
  But, in a "stock unmodified" engine (no head work,no exhaust work, stock cam, stock displacement) will opening up anything upstream of the head...
• Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:14:27 -0700
  ...I would buy this one up, it just needs a little body work and it's a nice ride -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...