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  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 12:54:43 -0400
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > as for the horizontal seam behind the rear wheels - the seam that is the panel > that water sits on when...
  • Lightbulb for instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Wed, 15 Jan 2003 19:41:38 -0500
    ...I pulled it from my instrument panel, but cannot find a replacement anywhere locally. Does anyone online have this part or do I have...
  • Re: factory vanagon subwoofer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:32:09 EST
    ...Anyone have a picture of this > sub locus? > > > > under the left middle window, behind the wall panel. the '89 wolfys acrually had a speaker...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:03:13 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: 11/11/2015 02:53 PM > Subject: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon > Sent by: Vanagon...
  • Vans for sale, dayton, oh
    Historical mailing list - Laura Fathauer
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:36:35 -0500
    ...van. White- previous owner drove into a low- clearance parking garage, so the fiberglass roof will need some work, and the wooden interior panels...
  • Re: rear wiper repair tips
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:06:17 -0700
    ...possible working on my van. I am trying to get the rear wiper and sprayer working. > > I removed the panel and insolation and found...
  • Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:27:23 -0700
    ...Guess I'll study the fridge relay >> diagrams >> to see what's up there. >> > > I think you have a panel problem, or possibly a...
  • Re: ReRust Problem
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Feb 1995 05:42:41 -0500 (EST)
    ...If you have an "ordinary" ?? Vanagon, access is from inside only, by removing wall panels, if a paneled van obviously, UG ! (:-( I like Steves...
  • 85 Vanagon parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
    Sat, 22 Mar 2003 10:03:39 -0600
    We sold our van and still have a bunch of extra parts for sale, including the following: 2 working ECU's, one of which...
  • Re: Installing Multivan interior, some questions?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 17 Jul 1998 00:38:59 EDT
    In a message dated 98-07-16 22:44:56 EDT, vanagon@COLUMBUS.RR.COM writes: << On the subjet of the interior panels, how...
  • Re: Engine installation book times
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:54:01 -0700
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
  • Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
    Historical mailing list - brady
    Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:16:58 -0700
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Sent: Sat, April 10, 2010 7:18:00 AM Subject: Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy I would like...
  • Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
    Historical mailing list - dj
    Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:30:45 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: how to remove an instrument panel bulb Can someone tell how to remove an instrument panel bulb? The one...
  • Re: vanagon audio - there is a god, and he's a musician
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:12:33 -0700
    I'll be whipping the panel off today, will take pics and measurements and send to you. temp gauge problem is a bit puzzling...
  • Neat Toy for EV (or Vanagons...)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Dec 1996 17:18:46 -0500 (EST)
    ...I mounted the unit itself on the dash panel which is just to the left of the center air vents. This panel pops off...
  • Re: Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
    Historical mailing list - John Laux
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:12:29 -0400
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf > >>>Of Harmon Seaver > >>>Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:33 PM > >>>To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Eureka, reprise! Upholstery sourcing
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:38:46 -0700
    ...8" Van Specialties foatm I just touted and their interweave fabric, would save an owner over $200 to do the accessible panels, rather than...
  • Re: What Is This Type Of Connector Called? Followup
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:51:28 -0700
    ...And I've seen one solar install on a Westy that used the panel mount receptacle on the outside of the van to connect...
  • Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Wed, 28 May 2014 14:27:33 -0500
    ...list > > would have. > > > > Grey sliding door interior panel (should be the same as a GL Vanagon) > > Front Westy snap in curtain > > Front carpet for...
  • Re: Light bulb for instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 09:52:29 -0500
    Yes, yes, its all part of the bigger conspiracy that dictates that when you fix one thing on your van, three other things go...
  • Vanagon Emergency Rear Door Exit
    Historical mailing list
    03 Sep 96 09:54:43 PDT
    ...I took off the interior rear panel and found out that there is a piece of metal that when pushed will open the rear...
  • Looking for AC wiring harness for 87 Van
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:53:42 -0400
    I am looking for a good used wiring harness, sensors and relays for an 87 Vanagon. If you look behind the panel on the...
  • ???'s on Dash lighting
    Historical mailing list - MtnGal
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:45:40 -0800
    ...of van [or a set of matching new ones?] Also would like to know the best way to recover rear hatch panel. [text/html]
  • Re: More Conversion motor rap.
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:12:00 -0700
    ...Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
  • NOT a broken throttle cable
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:31:11 -0700
    ...Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7
  • Re: Fwd: rear defrost relay/fog light relay
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:39:12 -0800
    ...a new-to-me vanagon, previous owner and mechanic > both ham-fisted, no relay on the panel is clicking when the rear > defrost button...
  • Vanagon roof lift assist
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:08:00 -0500
    I have just replaced 2x15W solar panels which were mounted about as far towards the front as practical. After I installed them I realized...
  • 86 Weekender Wolfsburg Dead instrument panel...
    Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
    Wed, 23 Sep 1998 16:05:04 -0500
    V, My brother-in-law's vanagon has a quirky deal with his instrument panel. half of it's dead. the clock, gasometer, highbeam...
  • Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:54:48 -0600
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Sent: Fri, April 9, 2010 9:31:08 PM >> Subject: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy >> >>  I have my new...
  • Re: Sliding Door stubborn
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Aug 2006 09:55:29 -0500
    Mike, Get inside the car and pop off the interior panel with a stiff putty knife wrapped in tape or a screwdriver similarly padded...
  • Re: Radiator Fan
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 4 Jun 2020 13:13:03 -0700
    ...the van came to you with no AC at all?... or it had AC but disabled (compressor removed and/or bell removed?) On Thu...
  • What does your oil pressure gauge "say", and what other gauges do you have in your Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:17:02 -0400
    Hi, This weekend I put in a 3 gauge panel in my Vanagon. One of which is an oil pressure gauge. As I haven...
  • Re: My Sliding door does not open?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:15:45 -0500
    You may think there's more to it, but all that is holding the outside panel to the side of the van is the...
  • Solar Power
    Historical mailing list - Richard Young
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:39:25 -0500
    ...We had a great conversation about options for the van. Putting in a deep cell battery, what type of panel is needed. They were...
  • Re: Muffler question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:04:33 -0700
    My guess is the problem isn't really so much the muffler as it is the total lack of sound deadening on your vanagon...
  • Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:13:14 -0800
    ...and it slid right off. >> >> Maybe the 1984 van have their panels mounted differently? > > You panel attachment has been modified-stock 84 westy has...
  • Re: Vanagon entertainment...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:49:35 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Vanagon entertainment... How do you take out the original speakers without removing the panel? The original speakers have...
  • Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
    Historical mailing list - Michel Gaastra
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 00:31:49 +0200
    ...1952 Type 2 panel 1967 Type 1 1500 deluxe 1970 Type 2 deluxe 1975 Lt28 car transporter 1987 vanagon panel diesel ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Vanagon Toys?
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Wed, 28 Apr 1999 22:24:24 -0400
    ...Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel 1966 Splitty Panel Bus (4) Weinermobiles of assorted vintages
  • carat owners!
    Historical mailing list - Jonyqest22
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 17:01:46 EDT
    Hey volks, I'm an '88 vanagon weekender owner looking to convert my vanagon to a carat version (I'm jealous). I've only...
  • FS: '89 Wolfy Interer (or whole van)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 13:05:32 -0800
    ...armrests, jump seats w/brackets, rear fold-down seat, rear cushion, door panels, plastic side panels, pop-up table, all seatbelts & headrests, and all...
  • Re: Vexing temperature and fuel gauge intermittant functioning problem on Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 20 Apr 2001 15:22:29 -0400
    ...You can measure at the panel and see which -- easy when it's not working, a real pain if is suddenly decides to work...
  • Re: heating ideas: insulation!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:35:04 -0300
    ...vanagons, along with the outside seams. No rust above rear wheels/firewall region, nor in rockers ahead of rear wheels. My '85 panel was...
  • Re: antenna
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
    Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:58:27 -0800
    ...panel. Good luck! Aaron -'85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Trooz [mailto:Trooz@ADELPHIA.NET] Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 4:19 PM To: vanagon...
  • Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:40:14 -0700
    ...Since I'm using a panel from a passenger model van, I have to cut the holes for the camper outlets. Pictures for the...
  • Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
    Historical mailing list - pepperd
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:34:01 -0700
    ...No Vanagon in stock so checked the Haynes catalog and it seems they only publish one for aircooled Vanagons. There may be helpful hints...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 20 May 2015 18:27:45 -0700
    This one? http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels- <http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-12-Volt-Solar-Kits/c1_272/p2747/12-Volt...
  • Re: Elec. Questions/Auxiliary Battery/
    Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:41:00 -0400
    ...Numerous posts were distilled into the following, which I have saved in my Vanagon files:(for a 1990, yours may be different) Moving the...
  • Need Interior Part (made stupid mistake)
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:02:13 -0800
    ...The big catch is that my van has the floor vents that exit just behind and between the front seats, so my broken panel...
  • Re: Diesel: Temp gauge gone crazy
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:29:09 -0500
    ...The controller on the vans with that panel (pre '86?) is mounted on the cabin wall, above and forward of the panel (near the...
  • Re: WTB: rear panel for collsion repair
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:36:10 -0700
    ...syncro@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:04 AM Subject: WTB: rear panel for collsion repair > Not...
  • Re: German engineering vs British electrics
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 5 Apr 2002 19:13:23 -0700
    ...said GM has told it's designers to study the interiors of VW cars (didn't mention Vanagons) to get an idea of how...
  • Re: Vanagon interior mods
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:04:26 -0800
    ...The hardest thing being the removal of the ceiling panel. Here are the steps: 1.) Buy a new dome light 2.) Remove ceiling panel...
  • Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
    ...And yes I have the panel meter. > If you try to run the charging current wire for the aux battery from the > main fuse...
  • 1958 panel
    Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
    Wed, 14 Aug 1996 22:04:04 -0700
    I've been looking for a van for the last couple years, but have recently gotten really interested. I bought a '73 about 10...
  • Re: Anyone dismantaling a Vanagon? Or Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
    Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:22:04 -0500
    If someone id dismanteling a Vanagon or if someone knows of a source for a good used sliding door protector panel I in need...
  • Re: AC in a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 19:49:34 -0400
    ...top AC unit in a vanagon? I have a 90 >amp alternator and am considering purchasing large solar panels to power a >second 12...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:02:35 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Westy Electrical and Water Tank Routing
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 18:48:15 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: the case of the curious blinking LED
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:37:57 -0400
    ...Anything that shut off power to the panel (ign switch) even very briefly would institute another blink cycle. Anything that made the panel regulator...