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Jul 1, 2006 3:57 pm
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I have a 1982 Westy that runs well. It passed all WA exhaust emissions, but failed the gas cap pressure test. The gas cap was only 2 years old, purchased from...
Often times the testing station does not have the correct test connector to adapt the gas cap to their equipment, they then use what they have on the shelf and...
My experience in New Mexico exactly parallels yours (except that my gas cap is the original put on the car in Germany in 1991). I looked over the tester's...
As we approach 500 list members, it is again time to clean out the 'dead wood.' According to Yahoo, the following members are bouncing: accudoc1 Hard Bouncing...
Howdy Vanagon-ers, wanted to introduce myself, as I'm the new owner of a 1986 Westfalia Weekender (as of this weekend!) I'm quite excited, and just started...
RE: New owner looking for resources If you havn'e already subscribe to vanagon.com lots of great info and resources there also. And a bunch of people in the...
Hi everyone, In the next couple of weeks I will be working on the front doors on the old 86 Westy that I have. Two situations exist: both drivers side and...
I have a 1980 Westy, and have just started to work on getting the fridge to light on propane, in preparation for going on a trip in a couple weeks. As far as...
... fridge to light on propane, ... can tell, I have plenty of ... also downloaded and read the ... of the fridge, and it ... vs. later in the Westy run? My ...
Matt, Welcome to Vanagon onwership. You might find more fellow enthusiast in the main Vanagon List. There's folks like myself who are on multiple Lists. I'm...
Gary- I've had the driver side door apart a couple of times, once for a power window repair. I don't recall any specific problems that I hadn't run into...
David- Just to be sure, call your local VW dealer, give them your VIN, and ask if all recalls and service bulletins have been performed on your car. In...
Hey Ben, this is JT from the Van list...I am between Vans currently adn looking. If you get any good leads I sure would appreciate a heads up. Want to buy...
Blaine, Points taken. I have taken a look at Dynamat's web site (http://www.dynamat.com/technical_specs_dynamat_original.html) and the specs say that the...
I won't knock the Vanagon list - after a while it can become a bit tedious, but if you can maintain your patience through all the rehashed discussions, vague...
Gary- In truth it's not very bad at all. I've never felt the need to use a special tool to separate the panel from the door; just a wide screwdriver and...
All, Too many vehicles, not enough parking spaces. My '87 Vanagon camper is for sale. It was fully restored before I bought it by a guy in Van Nuys (Sports...
Hi, Looking to be part of the Vanagon life I have found a few air cooled ones for sale. Before taking on the responsibility of this engine I would like to ask...
Not sure what kind of input you are looking for, but I have an '80 Westy, and I really like it. The engine cracked a head right after I got it, but other than...
Morning Gary: If you care to, have a look at my website, especially in the interior section (url below). I have gone through the chores of cleaning and ...
Brent, All I can say is Wow! Yours is "full on" restore job. Looks like it will be one fantastic ride. My question to you is: Is Fatmat available at normal...
Gary: On the panel clips. I know that there is a tool that can be bought that will allow safe removal of the panel but I am too cheap to buy one. I ...
Brent: I actually have one of the things. Never did use it for weeds. Again, thanks for the information. Gary 86 Westy - CrankySOB ... bought that ... one. I ...
I also have an '80. Other than paying too much for it, it has been a heck of alot more fun to drive than people said it would be and less worrisome than my '85...
The stuff on the edge of the cabinets? You can get the flat stuff from Outwater Plastic in NJ. They have a variety of colors & sizes, I found exactly the right...
