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• 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 15:32:18 -0400
  ...works. The diesel always starts easily anytime winter or summer. Runs well. But diesel fuel seeps onto the bracket below the injector pump body...
• Re: Trip Report: Oregon to California
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:32:45 -0800
  ...with it's inline four > 1.8liter VW motor and 5sp. worked perfectly. We had a pretty heavy > load of carpentry tools and > bicycle...
• Re: vanagon on wheel trolleys
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sun, 17 May 2020 14:31:11 -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...
• GEX update
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Wed, 26 Jun 96 09:43:11 EST
  ...I have worked with the owner at GEX and Mick in Warranty Service and I have to tell you that even though I drove...
• FS: 83 WasserWesty (More)
  Historical mailing list - Sidote, David [PRI]
  Tue, 20 May 1997 08:54:51 -0400
  ...cosmetic work! It has a few small dents that could easily be massaged out by a backyard bodyman. The canvas was patched by the...
• Re: Sticker Removal~&~Need Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 12:39:24 -0500
  ...Part #07501 is the 4" disc that requires 4k rpm drill(air tool?) or the 6" disc(part#07502) for 2800 rpm work. The...
• Re: Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 21 May 2002 13:58:23 +1000
  ...It sounds as if the seals are not >seated in spots against the body frame when shut. Assuming it is the door seals (and...
• Re: [NVC] Cleaning up epoxy mess?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 09:29:32 -0700
  ...your Vanagon when working with chemicals...When I was young and dumb, I used to wash my whole upper body with Acetone after building...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 8 Feb 2014 13:13:13 -0600
  ...Body shop wants 300 bucks for a >>> bodyshop type repair. >>> >>> JOhn >>> >>> On 2/7/2014 10:46 PM, Tom Buese wrote: >>> >>>> I had my...
• Re: Paint for Dove Blue Westy top?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 08:37:17 -0700
  Westfalia could have used a higher quality of pain that would last as long as the body paint. My top is definitely original. All...
• Re: Time to paint, should I film it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:34:35 -0700
  ...even if I did the body work >> and taped it up. This is SE PA and the body shops all have full parking >> lots...
• 82 Diesel Westy FS in MA
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 01:09:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I assume they allare in working order nice tweed front seat covers. The Bad: stable leak in injector pump. Im driving it now without...
• portable coolers and installing a auxillary battery
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 18:26:11 EDT
  ...I then put the still very good original battery under the drivers seat and connected a heavy ground strap to the body. I connected...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 28 Sep 1997 13:35:33 EDT
  ...703-451-8643. '79 Super Beetle convertible, MD inspection, 92K miles, excellent power train and engine, needs body work, $3500. 301-946-0455. '79...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:46:01 -0700
  ...82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage > >� I see diesel fuel leakage at the base of the Injector. > ....� It works.� � ... > Starting is getting to...
• Re: Another propane leak!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:02:30 -0400
  ...I applied soap spray expecting to see bubbles > coming from somewhere on the new work but that was not the case. The > bubbles are...
• Re: How do explain this?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 30 Apr 2011 10:11:06 -0700
  ...Sometimes the vacuum type bleeder will suck air in between valve and body threads causing bubbles to show up and lower vacuum. Please keep...
• Repost from rec.autos.vw
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  9 Sep 1994 07:33:25 U
  ...I've only put about 2000 miles on it since I got it, and I've done a lot of work to it (I...
• Re: All you want toknow about Auto electrical, was: tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 07:57:36 -0700
  ...Great Job I would only point out that the following statement: > Almost universally, the body of the vehicle carries > the negative charge. Is true...
• 91 Vanagon GL Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Maureen Stretch
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:08:44 -0500
  ...Has new Catalina A& E awning fixed to rain gutter- - no holes in body. Runs great. New, but not installed Carver Propex P4 propane...
• I'm doomed, I'm doomed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 22:43:29 -0500
  ...Anybody happen to have a low-mileage one lying around they'd like to get rid of? Thankfully, the body and interior are in...
• Re: 22.5 Gallon Winkler Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 18:11:37 EDT
  I spoke to my supplier who has the tank sitting in front of him and he says that, yes the tank will work on...
• Re: Auto Tranny question...slipping,shudder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:57:22 -0500
  ...Just trying to diagnose before dropping the whole thing...needs exhaust work as well. Thanks Mister. On Mon, 5 Feb 2001 14:36:55...
• Front Body repair Panels ---FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE HELP ME
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:39:06 -0500
  ...His abs system worked were I just slid into him. He was stopping for a police car. Anyway he got my insurance info and...
• the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:31:11 EDT
  ...with a sorry attempt at retro styling on the body.. VW sure it working hard to transition themselves into a different market.. practicality and...
• Re: Fwd: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:02:14 -0400
  ...wrote: >Some of you told me that Picassa link didn't work for you. >I posted the same pics on Flickr: >http://www.flickr...
• Re: Starter problem- answer
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 14:41:47 -0700
  ...the past, in June I had it rebuilt (230K). >Today after work I turned the key and gave half a wirrr then went >click...
• FS: 1987 Wolfy - $1,500
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:10:43 -0700
  ...Everything works expect the A/C (has a small leak, but the recharge did last the summer) and the window washers. Typical Wolfy. jump...
• Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon DougF
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:34 -0800
  ...of sunshine we > have here in New Mexico and lack of working AC. > My job entails having to go out frequently during the night...
• bucking in parking lots
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:08:01 -0800
  ...Most of them I have worked through. For example patching the canvas and screen. New fuel pump, new clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder...
• Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 17:10:11 -0800
  ...I've got a Jetta auto in mine and it seems to work fine. > 50K on it too. I've always wondered if the...
• Front Heater Blower opinions
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:46:13 -0400
  ...Sheet metal, suspension, and interior to follow as needed thereafter with one caveat, I'll be looking at any body work (epoxy primer, undercoating...
• Re: Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:44:02 -0700
  ...This could be body work, some engine rebuild, or other expense. So how does that compare with your thinking and experience? Regards, Peter Kraiker...
• 70mm Fuel Filler Neck Slightly Better Before/After PICS + Insights poss tips and "Thanks!"
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 18:48:45 -0800
  ...Positioning rubber elbow/body clamp screw NOT at 12:00 helps expansion tank fit easier. Keeping crap like Vanagon vinyl hose around is handy...
• Re: Squeaking bushings upfront ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 04:59:12 -0700
  <HEAD> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2873" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY> <DIV>That is good stuff also, but the white grease drys up...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:17:44 -0700
  ...generally store it under the rear seat when not in use. Works great like Jim said, but only in mild weather. Does not heat...
• Vanagon Hot Shower Contraption
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:45:22 -0800
  ...works when you need to heat up the water outside on a Coleman stove the next morning. � Can do indoors or outdoors.� Works like...
• Re: Rust hole through the floor - how do I best repair?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:45:20 -0700
  ...Mechanical repairs are semi-boring in comparison ....mechanical reapirs being not quite as creative as saving and preserving a whole vanagon body/chassis. ( engine...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 08:49:25 -0700
  ...I know it's a bit of work. I'm of the minds that you really can't get all the rust out from...
• Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 2 May 2014 11:43:25 -0400
  ...Unscrew the bottom edges of the canvas from the body. > 2. Unbolt the rear hinges from the top. > 3. Here's what I see...
• Re: Auto trans operating test help? Rabbit Diesel E-Mode.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 08:58:43 -0500
  ...I'll bet that if we installed that valve body and shift detent in the Vanagon automatic it would work. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 3 May 2011 18:40:54 -0700
  ...Other time, I was loading some art work after a gallery show. Left it wide open and someone got the radio. Karl Wolz _____ From...
• Re: it's raining in my van!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 11:05:50 -0300
  ...the van body. >headliner to cover the dinge/stains which won't wash off. any other Try 'Fantastic' spray cleaner, works wonders. Watch out...
• Possible 81' vanagon for sale.
  Historical mailing list - dan eggert
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 01:27:03 PST
  ...around 171,000 new clutch and cv joints either worked on or replaced. 172,000 new pistons and rings installed. 175,000 new front...
• f.s. syncro GL @ Carlisle 5/19
  Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
  Mon, 14 May 2001 09:20:56 EDT
  ...differential work. The CB is fun while caravaning. My 185R14C tires are safe but need replacement (27x8.5 C tires can convey). Body and...
• Re: (f) Yours for just....9,600,000...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 08:15:59 -0500
  ...Looks about 500cc > or so. > > tim > > > > >It's a kind of little motorcycle with surround body work thingy. > Not a > >car. > > > > > From: Ed Sato...
• Re: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 22:08:50 -0500
  ...I can't imagine one working really well on the "Cabinet" or driver's side, though. Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy...
• Re: got to get ready for emission testing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:53:25 -0800
  ...I am curently doing the left bank right now.I got to find an > acceptable adjustment for the throttle body. It has some wear...
• Re: Axle Flange Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:17:48 -0600
  I made quick work of these seals with a cheap inertia (slide hammer) puller set. Use the rod with the pointed threaded tip (the...
• Re: USED seat cover request - SEM surecoat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:50:12 -0600
  http://www.semproducts.com/ I can buy it in my small town (25K people) at two of the auto body/paint stores. Yellow pages...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:41:52 -0700
  ...For small pocks and nicks, a good tube of spot filler from a > BODY SHOP not a FLAPS is very good. For larger gashes...
• Re: out comes the tranny (again)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 07:09:27 -0600
  ...There are listmembers who have special expertise in electronics, transmissions, fuel systems, body work, suspension systems, and so on. We all benefit from your...
• Syncromog for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:21:40 EDT
  ...Body has numerous severe dents and body seam rust. Interior has weekender rear fold out bed and seats 7. Interior is in nice shape...
• Re: Richard Koerner van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:22:40 -0700
  ...my plan with my Vanagon Body Shop guy is to locate a carcass. For > the front end work. With luck, this carcass might even...
• FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $7,000
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:57:38 -0800
  ...Fair/Good (typical parking lot/camping dings, dents, scratches) Mechanical clean bill of health from The Zeppelin Works, Chico, CA (8/98 @ 122k miles...
• Re: Test and hello
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:04:58 +0000
  ...the end of January to complete its overhaul…mostly body, paint, suspension and brake work / upgrades - with a few extras as well such as...
• Moisture in Distributor: O-ring
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 13:45:54 -0500
  ...He drives a very short distance each day He doesn't drive on the highway climb many hills You live near a body of...
• Re: Paint job pricing
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:40:55 -0700
  Not sure about other states, but here in California, all a paint & body shop needs is a business license and a BAR license, no...
• New subscriber needs advice on purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 96 10:00:01 CDT
  ...Body has a few spots and has been recently repainted badly (would definitely need work down the road). The inside is really rough. The...
• Re: Big day at the parts yard
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 03:53:15 -0600
  ...Very nice crew working there. I remember seeing a 1974 standard beetle(the darker green color) with some body damage on it. The owner...