Hi All, I had posted this on the TDI Conversion list but though others might have thoughtful insight as to what might cause this type of problem (sorry for the...
Volks, The 2007 all SYNCRO CALENDAR is now available for purchase along with a few others. Here's the link, www.lulu.com/roadhaus Cost for all calendar's is...
Graham -- No, the configuration of the latching system & sheet metal in the back is entirely different. I know cause I made that mistake. Werner Subject:...
No easy way. Major modifications are needed. Sliders come 80-84 and 85-91, for models sold in North America. The welded in body track for the center hinge...
Hello all, This is my first post to this site. Can anyone give me a tip on how to remove the oil filler tube? The studs for the alternator bracket broke off...
Mike, there are many posts on this in the archives of the vanagon.com list might also find stuff on the Wetwesties.com site and the archives of the ...
Looking for a Syncro Westy? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/255830213.html This currently on Portland Craigslist... not mine. Happy New Year, Simon....
Hello all, Being from England many moons ago perhaps I should know this. But why are wasserboxer engines listed at 112HP back in the old country when ours...
I will bet that you need the clutch brake pedal cluster re-built. CP Also check the plunger that it hasnt been comprimised when you changd the master, maybe it...
Another reason is that European 2.1's are generally higher compression than the North American variety. Cat converters are installed on European models ...
For those of you looking for a decoupler I just wanted to report I've had a very positive experience thus far with the unit Kirk Meeks provided me. Though I...
Dan, I nor anyone else has heard a peep from you on this subject for days. See copied messages below. What we want to know is: When are you going to repair...
TJ, the headrests found in (Ford) Merkur XR4 cars will fit Vanagon seats, and they pivot forward, etc. I have one installed in my passenger's seat since the GF...
The downside is, I think I saw the XR4 that Ford sold in a junkyard a couple of years ago, so finding the headrests may be a problem. ;-) FWIW, My wife found a...
Well there's a bit more detail than you've noted here - the starter problems, the fabricated slave cylinder bracket, the oil pan preventing the engine & trans...
I have a set of these to install to aid in the fitmet of my 225/75R16 tires (which rub on the front fender when driving over speed bumps; trimming the fender...
David, Having now read Doug's post, I have an idea as to the likely source of the problem. If the fabricated slave cylinder bracket didn't place the slave...
1991 std. 2.1L syncro westie Was running just fine, really great actually, for months, no tweaking lately. I went out today, engine turns over, but no start....
This has happened to me a few times through the years (the damp weather--won't start thing) and the plug wiring has been the culprit every time. I've put on...
... diesel gas tank, diesel bell housing, clutch, starter and flywheel. Did you use the diesel or petrol clutch slave bracket/crank ? They are different. Andy...
John I am having the exact same problem with my 1987 Weekender. No Spark. It happened suddenly as well. Haven't done the checks you have, but the Bentley tests...
I wonder if these were an aftermarket item or if all DOKAs had them? http://tinyurl.com/ychmez Tom __________________________________________________ Do You...
Hi, my syncro runs quietly and smoothly, therefore I notice a whine which rises and falls in pitch with the speed of the car. The whine is not affected by...
Andrew Wilder
andrew@...
Jan 3, 2007 9:31 pm
30659
Hi Tom, the smaller blue ones are not original Volkswagen parts. Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro http://www.vwpix.org -...
... one nut off with no problem but there is no room to fit a wrench in the space near the second nut. Please help so I don't have to pay someone else to do...
Thanks Karl, I may just try that also, I just checked for spark, and I can't get any. Hmmm, this is all very odd. I would think I'd get at least a pop...