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• 85 Vanagon camper subi
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:31:06 -0800
  HI I will be selling my 85 Vanagon westy camper with a 92 Subaru engine Body and interior in good condition but not perfect...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 18:10:26 -0400
  ...get a list of what is needed? The Body Shop that did all the work does not specialize in VWs so if I can...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper and Tire Questions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 May 2011 15:34:15 -0700
  ...get a list of what is needed? The Body Shop that did all the work does not specialize in VWs so if I can...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:12:04 -0400 (EDT)
  ...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: Paulchen Rack Questions
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:53:27 -0700
  ...I got the spacer bar, which holds bikes away from the body (see the web page above.) Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds, Inc. coyote...
• Re: Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 11:17:43 -0500
  ...There are (4) 10mm nuts that > hold the shifter base to the body. These slowly worked themselves loose > until the shift lever would move...
• Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 18:37:58 -0400
  ...m working on timing and note that the distributor cap seems to have a lot of slop in its fit to the body--both...
• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:26:52 -0800
  ...See if you guys think this will work. I was thinking of having a bodyshop weld a steel bar/bracket between the two bumper...
• Re: [vanagon] Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:34:54 -0500
  ...Body work is all by >the hour --- the guy who takes the most hours is going to do the better >job. When you're...
• Re: DON'T do this! (Painting tip)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:51:12 -0800
  ...the dealer does paint and body work, they probably get their > materials > > from a local paint and body supply place, not from VW or...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - Coinbase
  Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:22:44 +0000
  ...couple body shops to kind of see where I'm at.  First shop was a Mom & Pop; really like those guys, honest...body guy...
• 1990 VANAGON WEEKENDER - NEED TO SELL SOON!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:16 -0700
  ...so heavy but the handling is worth it Body/Paint: Front bumper needs some work, Rear bumper just straightened/painted from recent rear end...
• Re: Westy update
  Historical mailing list - Evan Estern
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 17:58:04 -0500
  ...From the rain >gutter up, the thing looks brand new! (also a new wood headliner!) > >The guy doing the work initially offered me what...
• Syncro Alignment in South Jersey???
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 20:15:41 -0400
  ...TIA Ch Carl Hansen 609-268-8595 - home 856-866-6387 - work carl_hansen@ieee.org - personal carl.hansen@lmco.com - work '89 SyncroBeast...
• Re: compression testing... on the bench
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:35:51 -0600
  Any body tried hooking up an impact gun to the crank pulley and "gently" spinning the motor that way/ Bellhousings and starters and batteries...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:05:15 -0800
  ...Put a multi-point star washer betwixt the eye terminal and the body of the van. Good tip on the rear heater fan being...
• Re: Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:19:58 -0500
  ...Reverse gear works fine. My local VW repair shop has the van. Does it make sense to do more than put in a rebuilt...
• Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:34:58 -0500
  ...Mounting a Fiamma > >>>> My 10' Fiamma has been mounted without the bolts to the body of the > >>>> van for well over 10 years. And...
• Vallejo VW Show
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 08:13:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The body work and welding on this thing were pathetic! Ragged weld seams underneath, pieces welded that weren't lined up. I overheard a...
• Re: SA Sliding side windows/was: Screensaver
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:02:12 +0200
  ...The body changes somewhere around '92 bringing in the bigger windows on the sides. My '89 Syncro has the same size windows (I presume...
• 1985 van for sale
  Historical mailing list - Laura Mangan
  Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:16:44 -0400
  ...I've put some work into it, until I ran out of money (farm work doesnt really allow me to live a lavish lifestyle...
• Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:11:06 -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...
• Re: AUTO TRANS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Feb 2006 09:32:27 -0600
  ...The same goes for "good & used" >>engines, "good & used interiors", "good & used body parts", etc. We are not >>talking about "good & used" kidneys here...
• Re: Head Gasket Repair 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:59:01 -0800
  ...But I have found out ...........it won't always work properly long term, to just slap in new head gaskets. I measure the thickness...
• VW Van accident URGENT
  Historical mailing list - Ben Stott
  Fri, 05 Jan 1996 11:51:49 +0000
  ...a) Please send all the dimensions of the whole chassis and body work of the 1969,"G" registation campervan. Giving size, weight of the...
• Re: Vanagon envy?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:55:26 -0600
  ...And got it running I drove it to the neighboring town that has a car wash to see how much body paint work it...
• '83 Westy for Parts in Ca.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 10:28:06
  ...It is still at the body shop that did the work for him, and they want it removed, so he might be negotiable. Again...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 18:18:12 -0500
  ...I believe part of the problem may that the non bosch sensors hae a smaller diameter body so the little shield can not be...
• Looking to buy
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:25:18 -0800
  ...The body is OK, there is a huge dent on the slider and the rear bumper could use replacing. No rust though, or evidence...
• Alt. belt vs. Pwr Steering belt
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 02:03:46 -0400
  ...I dropped in the spare alternator, put on the power steering belt and can once again get to work tomorro morning. I'll have...
• Re: Yankee oil viscosity for 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:07:55 -0800
  5W-30 worked fine for me (the low # is all you're concerned about) drove my 88GL thru a couple of Alberta (that's...
• Re: Bidding on another Vanagon in Fort Myers, FL
  Historical mailing list - onanov
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 16:59:43 -0500
  This snipped URL might work better: http://snurl.com/1hkq ----- Original Message ----- From: "onanov" <onanov@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
• Re: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun post, skip if you are busy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:56:42 -0500
  ...In fact, I would not do a lick of bodywork on this van or do any cosmetic work or any painting unless I had...
• Re: Hit 4 Deer...Need body Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:10:50 EDT
  ...and folks..if a animal runs out in front of you - use your horn! it works..(functional brakes help too) chris
• Re: Syncro front sticker
  Historical mailing list - Karin Baker & Raymond Paquette
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:56:45 -0700
  Hey How do you get the old sticker off? I'm going to do some bodywork on mine. The sticker seems pretty stuck. I...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:34:43 -0800
  ...That would work for a test, a temporary set-up, but I mean for a permanent connection. Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> wrote: I...
• Re: Take A Look At This One
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 21:51:39 -0700
  ...You can't see it from the photo (if it has one that is.) > > Isn't that the Carat body? With the full length...
• Bug Hubcaps work for us...: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:41:43 -0400
  ...If your have your wheels painted body color or white, the chrome hubcaps look really sharp on the Vanagon. G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett...
• Re: Westy totaled in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Moore
  Wed, 23 May 2001 08:40:31 -0700
  ...Otherwise it is original and all working. I haven't used the frig in about 2 years but last time I used it all...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:11:49 -0700
  ...t make the Vanagon into a Frankenstein with visible add-on body work. For the rear, perhaps you could fabricate some kinda "Space Case...
• Re: google search
  Historical mailing list - Pickle (wes)
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:39:54 -0500
  ...I'm working on putting together a master file of emails so that it will be possible to easily import all the past vanagon...
• Re: Any interest in '87 Syncro for $1500
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:39:16 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I am going to post this one more time and then I am going to start >working on this van...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:41:37 -0400
  ...windows, body and paint good, built-in fold out table, factory jump seats, etc. Engine is very good, recent fuel injection work over. But...
• Selling '81 Westfalia in Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Johannes Emigholz
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:36:27 -0400
  ...All appliances are working and are 100% original Westfalia. Best grades in Air Care certification Insurance till 16th Of September Work that needs to...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 22:02:11 -0600
  ...Stan On Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:40:48 -0800 mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> writes: > Probably work great but stopping every 30-40 minutes...
• Re: Westy pop-top mildew
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 07:44:28 -0500
  ...DIV></FONT> > > ><P></P></BODY></HTML> > > > > > Hi Matt, > > I have done this more than a dozen times. I worked well and very > > fast, restoring...
• Re: Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:43:12 -0500
  ...If it's rust-free, good running and working and well maintained, complete and original, then it might be worth 5-6K, but I...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:50:50 -0500
  ...the hose from the valve connects > between the throttle body and the air flow meter: > downstream/after the metering of input air....>>> > > The air...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:57:16 -0800
  ...carefully fitted to it's barrel, and with new rings and very careful workmanship .. and it worked just super fine for years and years...
• Natural Laws- Friday
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:31:01 -0400
  ...faster than the one you are in now. (works every time) * *Bath** Theorem:** **When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2013 to 24 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-328)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:54:50 -0700
  Any body have experience with the stainless steel muffler and/or pipes sold by GoWesty? My muffler is shot, and the collector and header...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 16 Jun 2012 20:45:20 -0700
  ...Easy install, fairly clear intruction (I'd reword slightly), Look well-designed, and they work! Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:27:54 -0700
  ...Think gelatin, or our body tissues. Hydrophobic repels water, think wax or silicone water proofing. I once tried hydrophobic DOT 5 silicone brake fluid...
• REVISED ;0) '87 Vanagon GL FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Douglas and Annie Dodson-M�uck
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:31:39 -0600
  ...I was also just about to walk out the door to go to work several miles out of town and am just now getting...
• Re: does aux air reg affect idele after warm up 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 10 May 2016 20:10:34 -0400
  ...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: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 23:04:05 -0800
  ...problems; really, the only problem that's required any amount of work was the fuel/temp gauge problem. If I did have a problem...
• TriStar Syncro article
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 10:35:51 -0500
  A guy at work came running up to the '68 crew cab last week with lots of questions. He wants a bug like he...
• Re: Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 10:39:22 -0700
  ...The Vanagon conversions are much simpler but will still take a lot of time, running around, and hard work, as well as specialized maintenance...
• Re: Manifold Destiny
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 08:05:39 -0700
  ...However, there are a lot of really good, workable recipes for meals on the road. >> Yep, fine tome, Given that my SVX overheats a...
• Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:23:11 -0600
  ...Recently I was working on the fuel pump, and looked forward. the back of the outrigger assembly that you jack it from for the...