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• Fwd: 1987 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 4 Sep 2013 04:57:41 -0700
  ...control is not currently working (but it has in the past); original paint is showing its age and the body has a few minor...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 26 May 2005 07:11:47 EDT
  ...i have super cleaned that fridge and it goes off? Benny Boy, the fridge should work and not blow out while driving if all...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:30:50 -0400
  ...Decently complicated job if its not there at all, it would be nice if your van had this (even if it is not working...
• Re: mosquito repellent when camping out in your van??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:06:33 -0500
  ...It does work, scientifically tested, though I don't have the publication handy for citation. mcneely ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > If you are...
• Re: Cool modified DOKA
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:17:11 -0400
  ...Some serious, yet > subtle > body work involved, like making the rear hatch narrower to fit in between > the sides, the slider of course, and...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:32:06 -0800
  ...On my Teves (aka ATE) I found that a nail, or small OD drift and ball pein hammer worked fine if pin sticky. (rusty...
• VWs for sale (again!)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Fri, 19 Apr 96 12:35:34 EDT
  ...202-338-7586. '78 bug convertible, runs well, needs body work/new top, $2850. 301-469-0946. '74 convertible, good condition, extra engine and...
• 1986 Vanagon - parting out
  Historical mailing list - Russell O. Gunter
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 17:33:43 EST
  ...The body is in good shape (a few rust blisters in the front gravel pan and over the left rear wheel well - and a...
• Re: Door Buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 12:36:53 -0700
  ...the body. A good spot is usually the edge of the hole the screw just came out of. 4) Each curcuit should work, as...
• Re: Installing weekender interior in pass. van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:25:45 EST
  ...maybe 2 days work. fyi, i have a few weekender, carat and westy interiors for sale.. ************** Start the year off right. Easy ways to...
• Re: Vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:47:25 EST
  ...I have extra vinyl to patch the > hole with but how do I hide the repair's edges? Does that VLP stuff > really work...
• '73 Westy twin Solex rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 08:51:36 -0700
  ...I found a good working one at my favorite junk-yard and paid $10 for it. Again, I felt that I overpaid but it...
• '81 westy FS in CA
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 19:54:55 -0700
  ...138K 185R/14 Michelin XZX tires, newish, cable chains included deluxe camper package; everything present and working owned by non-smoker rear seat has...
• FW: Cleaners & Solvents for the Westy pop top sticker residue
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 09:37:37 -0500
  ...NuFinish will also work for cleaning and acetone works for sticker residue removal. -Patrick <>< Radford, VA '85 Westy GL "Vicki" > -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick...
• Finally, My 88 Wolf Flies, is not afraid of curves and sips gas!!(28.5mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 18 Jun 1999 22:02:44 PDT
  ...19 hour work day, friday) I'll write more after some sleep I have had @ a 70hr work week. Robert _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private...
• Re: Removing Westfalia decal from pop top.. ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:36:31 -0600
  ...I am at work right now so don't have access to the product names ..... pretty sure it's 3M ..... but will respond when...
• Re: FIXED; 1.9 won't start
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:23:36 -0700
  ...By the time I got her, the timing was all screwed up, the throttle body switches were all screwed up..nothing was right, back...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:54:57 -0500
  ...That is not how it works, > at least not on 2.1 models. Doing that could short out the power lead > from the ECU...
• Re: another old bus story (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 15:39:54 -0800
  ...work. >The only work to do on the body is to find an engine access lid, and the >rear hatch. > >If anybody out there...
• Re: '91 7-passenger Vanagon FS in Cedar Springs, MI
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:44 -0500
  ...It needs some work. The body is rust > free. > > The fuel pump wasn't working when we tried to start it. Felt like it...
• Re: A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Matt McKeon
  Sun, 20 Oct 2024 21:47:07 -0400
  ...Swapping back to the original throttle body didn't change anything. and a smoke test at the s-boot doesn't reveal any leaks...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:07:36 -0400
  ...and finally "just stopped working" Sure enough, I > pulled the starter off and the cable going between the starter body and the > solenoid was...
• Re: No Start Cause: Relay Failure. PICS, Thoughts.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 6 Feb 2013 14:19:25 -0800
  ...It has worked fine. Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...
• Re: '89 Vanagon Not Starting
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:28:56 -0500
  ...There is voltage and > compression, just no start. > > I had her towed to a friend of the family's house who works on american...
• Re: Dealer Repair disaster-L..A. Mechanics
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:50:02 -0400
  ...I finally picked it up and did the work myself (I think it was the old Ground Point 18 solution. When you get to...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 01:50:50 -0700
  ...It worked. There was enough pressure behind the pump to provide suction to bring oil into the pump and be pushed into the rest...
• Re: REPLACING OIL PUMP
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:00:03 -0400
  ...The aluminum pump body is much more likely to wear than the steel plate. Make sure you do not use the wrong gasket! Dennis...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
  ...It began life as a workhorse without any side windows or interior fitments, would have been painted blue and almost certainly have been purchased...
• Re: 91 Carat - Rpm hunting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:37:50 -0700
  ...Otherwise ....just had to do this the other day ...remove the throttle body ... it's very, very easy ......then work on it on the...
• Re: High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:34:20 -0700
  ...the white tube has a habit of sliding forward in the body, exposing some of the inner cable at the middle, doesn't really...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:54:25 -0700
  Someone in CA who works at a well known Vanagon supplier/refurbishment company, told me if one doesn't take the Vanagon offroad the...
• '56 Kombi Update
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 01:59:09 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Turn signals stopped working. Looks like relay is finally kaput :( Right side taillight needs internal work. Inside bulb spring/contacts very week, won't...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 11:35:13 -0600
  ...And can one take the silly thing apart and put it back together again and make it work? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert...
• Re: How to install Sirius antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:52:05 EDT
  ...It says to mount the antenna on the back of the roof, and pas= s the cord through the trunk into the body of...
• Fuel injector cleaner: harm O2 sensor?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 6 Mar 2016 10:07:44 -0800
  ...I'd read that an o2 sensor (references?) outside air through small holes at wires into sensor body but great detail info on that...
• Re: Miss at idle?
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 13 May 2016 08:49:18 -0700
  ...I checked advance at > > that time and it seems to work. P.O. had marked the main pully with white > > paint. > > > > Yes, I lubricated...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 10:34:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Besides, > you can fit it into a normal sized parking space and it has externally > corrugated body panels much like the vehicle of which...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon Windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 07:39:48 -0700
  ...Does it really work? Is it really better than Armor-All like RMMW claims? I haven't had trouble so far, but... Sam ---The...
• Ignition System Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 12:22:53 -0500
  ...It now works fine, so I hooked everything back up, started it and disconnected the injector again, same thing, no change. I checked the...
• Re: [VB] 66 Westy restoration pictures are up.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 22:26:55 -0500
  ...the bus a steal at $1,000.00 I leave the body work and miscellaneous to the new owners. You can believe one thing...
• Re: cheap westy
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:55:47 -0700
  ...No-one sells anything that cheap unless it needs work. I do, however, have another idea which I haven't seen mentioned: Buy a...
• Anyone rebuilt an alternator?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:21:23 -0800
  ...Will a deep socket and hammer work for this? The wayward alternator is in my Fox, but it has the same part number as...
• Strange Idle behavior: Cause found
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:24:11 -0800
  ...I tried cleaning it first, using brake cleaner, but no worky.. For a temporary fix, should this happen while away from home, you can...
• Needabus? -- Busses 4 sale in MD, DC, VA
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 22:46:12 -0500
  ...probably in pretty good shape, 67 21-Window, runs but nds body work, 67 parts van. Lg coll of pts & hard to find items...
• Re: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
  ...Work it into the tank a bit further while bending down and away from the body so you can get it in the wheel...
• Re: I had it!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:01:36 -0700
  ...happen with anything! > > I had rust spot came out on heavy body work i did, men i gave everything i > had on those van...
• Finding a short
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:03:06 +0000
  I am working on correcting a short in my accessory wiring, and while making progress I have hit a plateau. I thought someone might...
• Re: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:26:21 -0700
  ...I worked on fixing the coolant leak till 10 PM last night so that I'd have a way to get to work this...
• Re: Rear window washer line problem
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:24:26 -0500
  ...jb On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:45 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I suppose shrinkable tubing could work, > but...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 21:18:59 -0700
  ...Well it worked, put out the fire that was consuming the fibreglass body. The owner of the car was a bit in shock over...
• Re: '91 7-passenger Vanagon FS in Cedar Springs, MI
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:51:59 -0800
  ...It needs some work. The body is rust free. >> The fuel pump wasn't working when we tried to start it. Felt like it...
• Re: Van Insurance.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:17:44 -0400
  ...They > sent an adjuster to me, not me to a body shop. The adjuster said the > damage is X amount, and "I'll cut...
• Re: A/C 3rd Stage Relay? was lower front grill....
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:31:51 -0700
  ...not working and hasn't worked for at least 8 years. Electrically, it looks like the 3rd Stage Relay could be powering the fan...
• any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Peter K
  Mon, 10 May 2010 19:15:21 -0400
  ...well, where is it really bad and if I see it I should stop dreaming vs just an indicator of some body work and...
• Re: Leaking Propane Regulator??
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 15:36:36 -0800
  ...Second, if you don't want to work on it yourself you can try an RV service shop or a propane dealer. If they...
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 21:59:51 -0800
  ...choose to do the work in a place that is covered --allows full extension of the top and is free of containers holding flammable...
• Re: Thoughts on buying a 82 air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:29:36 -0700
  ...owners of one I worked on one recently. And air-cooled Vanagon is like aBay Bus with a vanagon body and chassis .. kinda a...
• Re: End of the list?
  Historical mailing list - Lovemyairedales
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 09:07:11 -0400
  ...It needs work to run. Body in pretty good shape. Someday I was going to get the nerve to sell it and I like...
• Re: Hall Senders
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:05:11 -0800
  ...FWIW, if you need to knock out the pin at distributor base, I found this worked fine. Image: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-dPeJH9hqNoQ/UAN...
• '56 kombi transmission: the finale!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:31:34 -0800 (PST)
  Yahoo! We finally got the transmission working on my bus. We had 2 problems: A) A _severe_ fluid leak from the right side plate...