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• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 05:59:51 EDT
  ...This set is to suppliment the set I sell for the Vaangon body(not fibergalss top). It will supply the final screws needed for...
• Re: Vanagon syndrome...it sucks!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 13:27:46 -0600
  ...I can't get my O2 sensor out and a new one is sitting on the work bench. I may have a little cat...
• 260 hours later...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 14:28:24 -0500
  ...Conclusion: -A lot of cursing -A lot of beer -A lot of late night work -Bad dreams -lot of money involve -At some point...
• Re: Off topic request for advice..time sensitive so friday .
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 7 May 2014 12:15:28 -1000
  ...If it was more Fridae I'd share about a modest work truck I just got that's workin' out just great. On 5...
• technical bulletins for vanagons, campers, syncros
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 22:33:51 CDT
  ...i'm a government worker! :) anyhoo, here are some vw tech bulletins (which you, too, can get for yourself from Dyment Publications!!) about vanagons...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:28:18 -0500
  ...I'm working on remembering my wife's birthday, our anniversary and a few other simple dates. If I foul up again this year...
• Re: 2.1L DJ-code WBX into '84 Westy - first 1900 mile trip impressions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 09:04:35 -0500
  ...The engine makes enough power that an even loaded > Westy does not slow down going uphill where previously I had to work > to maintain...
• Re: what is a crashed Westy worth?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:29:31 -0400
  ...With the body damage repaired and a fresh coat of paint, a west coast 91 vanagon westy should fetch $15K easily enough. So if...
• '84 1.9L 2-WD -- cold start problems still the same after new O2-sensor, new Temp II sensor, and new plugs
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:43:56 -0400
  ...I am also working with backup ECU and I have cleaned the contacts on large cable going into ECU. I have checked for vacuum...
• Re: Safety stats & front-mount spares
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 14:48:25 -0700
  ...not much damage to >the seating area (in the ones i've seen), but lots of damage to the >side-body and the bumper...
• value of 87 Vanagon (non-camper) ?
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:47:57 -0600
  ...The body on the 87 was in good shape - no rust, few dings. So I'm considering buying it and using as a daily...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:48:30 -0800
  ...If the two sections had been welded, I could have pulled and worked out the damage, but with the failure of the glue the...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:31:22 -0700
  ...together? > I'm drawing a blank. > > No, not cracked head repairs, body work, or leaky > exhaust patching. Something different. > > -juan > > ===== Modified exhaust brackets on...
• 84 Westy for sale in St Louis
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Patton
  Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:51:04 -0500
  ...Oil every 2000 miles, or as needed for the seasons. (Only factory filters.) Body is fine, with no rust. Bumpers have taken a couple...
• Re: Bus passes up a Porsche GT3
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 14:54:22 -0800
  ...Just out of school I had a praktikum at BMW in the summer of '79 doing slug factory work (never touched an actual car...
• Re: NVC at all - computer questions
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 10:40:52 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of freeware statistical packages that can do > basic work (cross tabs, comparative means, etc.) on SPSS (.sav) data files? > Hi Joy...
• Re: Michelin's new tire designs
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:37:50 -0500
  ...I wonder how those compressible spokes work with snow, ice and salt thrown at them at -30C??? Happy Trails, Greg Potts 1973/74/79...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:22:16 -0800
  ...If the bumper mounts to the same point as stock, it seems to me the same energy would be transferred to the body of...
• Re: newbies questions...
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 17:00:19 -0700
  ...The body is in good shape. The > fridge int hat one ha no door and looks like an electric one only. > The 83 is...
• Re: Rain leaking in under dash: Windshield seal or heater/vent system?
  Historical mailing list - Eric
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:59:37 -0400
  ...It appears to be dripping from the large metal tube/body cross member that directs fresh air from the heater/vent box through the...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:46:24 -0500
  ...He's now semi-retired and even > though the place is a bit run down, he seems to still enjoy working on > the few...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:15:39 -0500
  ...I guess in buying something with such a major body modification, one would always be uncertain of the quality of the work done. I...
• Re: '91 7-passenger Vanagon FS in Cedar Springs, MI
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:56:10 -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...
• My first visit shopping for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 15:15:47 -0700
  ...worked intermittently, the driver's side window made a loud grinding sound when raising up, one the window water jets didn't work, it...
• Re: Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joseph McNiff
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 10:25:11 -0800
  ...My odometer just went out but the speedo is still working. Body is in good shape except for a little indent on the rear...
• opinions on trading up?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 00:36:49 -0400
  ...It looks nice...no need for body or paint work. I'm concerned the engine may need an overhaul soon and I'm unsure...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 08:23:20 -0500
  ...Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any >ideas? Need some parts.... >Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:06:29 -0500 > >Hi Everyone...
• Re: Slightly Overpriced GL on The Samba
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:50:58 -0700
  ...Everything works, stove and referator, water system for the little sink. This is a classic campervan with great design, come see call 206 940...
• Water Boxer Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 10:29:03 -0800
  ...I had to pull the throttle body and plenum as well as remove numerous hoses to reach the second hold down nut at the...
• Re: [Frydaye NVC] I'm on a mission
  Historical mailing list - James Henry
  Fri, 8 May 2009 11:15:29 -0400
  ...does it's dastardly work slowly - like arsenic. Then one day you wake up and find that your own body will not accept your...
• Re: CV Grease replacements
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 02 May 95 09:19:18 CDT
  ...grease LEAPing onto your clothes and body parts and dog and anything else that walks by, it works out about right. besides, you can...
• Re: Ah, Spring....Rust Repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:10:58 EST
  ...body shop to do mine, and for about $7 to 800.00 I turned it into a respectable looking vehicle doing the work myself...
• Vanagon or Dodge Ram Conversion Van (longish)!
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 16 Apr 2006 09:34:03 -0700
  ...The a/c was converted to R134 (cost ($850) no longer works but I'm hoping it just needs a recharge. The body and...
• Please buy my 1984 Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - T.
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 06:55:38 -0700
  ...I hadn�t bothered as I was lining up a body man to do all the work at once and build some real bumpers...
• Re: You've got it all figured out....and then this
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Feb 2024 21:55:26 +0000
  ...OK, you have finally found a Body Shop guy with a Frame Machine.  You have another guy with a backyard full of Rollers, and...
• Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:13:47 -0700
  ...new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy (for a > VW van), brake discs are good. > > Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old...
• Re: headlamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:29:48 -0500
  ...I put in the old low power bulbs and they worked. Odd. >> >> Jeff >> 85 Westfalia >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Aug 22, 2020, at...
• Re: Wind Noises 'round the doors
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 11:21:32 -0700
  My pal Pete the bodyman will sometimes adjust mis-shaping doors by bending them slightly. He puts an obstruction in the middle of the...
• Re: Being PC on The List (kinda long and stoopid). :)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:58:01 -0800
  ...still seems odd > >to me. > > > >plus the weather isn't really nice in some places, so working on the > >vanagon can't be used...
• Stranded in my driveway as I try to leave on a 10 day trip :(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams (Contractor)
  Sun, 9 Jul 2023 10:47:43 -0600
  ...switches on the throttle body. I am so at a loss and depressed right now... I'm still working through the Bently wiring diagram...
• Re: Help Finding List Member
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Mar 1995 22:59:55 -0800
  ...1960 Volkswagen Bus, double doors, walk through, most there, less motor, new tranny, straight axles, some body work, very little rust, great restor. project...
• Re: Carefree Awning
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Howald
  Tue, 9 May 2000 11:22:28 PDT
  ...They come in three lengths 8', 9', and 10'. > >>>The product (Sidewinder II) has brackets that hold them away from the > >>>body. Anybody used...
• Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 14 May 2002 22:37:07 -0500
  ...the body by using a rubbing compound. Am I correct? -What kind of paint would I use? -Any particular tips on prep work? -What...
• Re: Manifold Destiny
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 10:04:42 -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: Archive Search Trick Using Google?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:19:24 -0800
  ...wrote: > Hum, just tried that and it didn't seem to work right. Returns a whole > bunch of not relevant messages. But, I tried...
• Selling '81 Westy in Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Johannes Emigholz
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:36:22 -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: Calling all listees for a little project...
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 23:10:48 -0400
  Jesse, This would be a great contribution to the body of knowledge that's often difficult to piece together from the archives. I say...
• Re: smashed jack point
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:34:35 -0700
  ...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: Philosophy, long, working on VW's
  Historical mailing list - al brase
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 15:30:14 -0600
  ...If you > enjoy what you do, eliminate the cluttering obligations in your life (like > working on your car) and concentrate on your work at...
• Re: intermittent running rich issue
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:30:24 -0500
  ...It worked wonders for me on my 2.1L! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Pat...
• Throttle Valve Switch - Lesson Learned
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:04:12 -0400
  ...body, upside down. (Prior to mid-'85, there were two separate units that performed the same functions.) There is a metal spring that works...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 17:33:10 -0400
  ...This set is to suppliment the set I sell for the Vaangon body(not fibergalss top). It will supply the final screws needed for...
• Re: Periodically starting Vanagon(?)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 01:10:22 +0000
  ...given >> it is not insured and I am waiting for some body work to be completed.  It >> has relatively clean oil in it and...
• Re: Painting tip--leave your window rubber in place and still get a perfect job
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:28:52 -0700
  ...Most of that came from Ben Huot when he was into painting and working on Vanagons. He passed along a very handy tip that...
• Re: Split Weld Seam
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:16:14 -0500
  ...If YOU were a body shop that was taking in a Vanagon for repair work from > a front-end collision, wouldn't you automatically...
• Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:20:11 -0700
  ...RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible > > >> > > >> So, some of you have helped me as I redid my Throttle Body, Air Plenum > > and...
• valet parking /F (ramblings)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:28:31 EDT
  ...Of course we got our share of customers who would try to get free body work when they came in because they swore up...
• Re: MOD Mike Collum status 12/2/9
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 22:04:37 -0600
  ...He has a lot >> of work to do toward getting his energy back before I can even think >> of getting in the Westy and...
• Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:37:27 -0400
  ...Details of how they work etc. The replacement belt return bolts on to the body behind the panel that covers the washer fluid (RR...
• Re: Am I crazy?
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 15:56:10 GMT
  ...The body is in very nice shape, interior is = > squeaky clean. Original engine. 155,000 miles. Some head work done, I'm = > not exactly...