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    4 speed trans for Vanagon
    Hello, looking for a good used 091/1 four speed transaxle for a vanagon. I can be emailed at markward0220 at outlook dot com. Thank you. 
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    instrument cluster
    Just like the title says, my preference is for one with a tach, let me know. JT
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    I have a complete cluster out of a 90 camper. Last time I checked these bring pretty good money. I h...
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    Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs in Mayo Florida, #15
    Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs in Mayo Florida, #15
    Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs in Mayo Florida January 25-27, 2019. This is the 15th one. Looking forward to another great time. Beautiful time of year, great weather (at least 1/2 the time) dep...
    Dec 10 '18
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    PhilS
    Jan 7 '19
    We’re on 38, see you Friday night
    hightop83
    Jan 19 '19
    Would like to go ! it would be my first !!
    PipesmokingSteve
    Jan 24 '19
    Well come on down.
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    AC with a 1600 alternator
    Has anyone looked into putting AC in a bus powered by a 1600? https://www.vintageair.com/ In working in the classic car valet circuit, one of the ot...
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    A conventional AC system would probably be the most reasonable solution. Look at adapting a beetle u...
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    screw length?
    Does anyone know how long the screw is to hold the fan on a pancake engine?  they have Allen heads.  I need to pick some up on the way to wo...
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    Hello, I see 8mm x 30 mm. Pitch would be standard 1.25. Looks like the early engines used hex bolts ...
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    Need an automatic transmission
    Looking for a Vanagon Auto Transmission for my 89....
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    You probably know this but VW and Audi used that style auto in many models. Trick racing is the auto...
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    Shock Absorbers
    I am just wondering if Bilstein Shocks are compatible with vintage vehicles like the 1979 Volkswagen Bus.
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    I have Bilsteins on our vanagon.
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    General driving questions
    I just recently purchased an 82 vanagon. My first VW of any kind. Since then I have fixed all problems that kept it from being road worthy. I have bee...
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    On a vanagon, oddly enough a good pedal comes from the rear brakes being properly adjusted. What you...
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    generator to alternator on 1600
    Do you need to change the fuel pump rod when converting from a generator to an alternator on a 1600?
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    Hello, when VW started using alternators on their upright engines, the fuel pump was different. Inst...
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    mdwdrw commented on Steve's event
    Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs
    Bus Chain Gang at Convict Springs
    Last year Wayne did renewal of Jill and I's marriage that took place a few months prior. We would like offer this up to anyone else, as well as first time marriages. Please PM me so we can let Wa...
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    PhilS
    Jan 15 '18
    037 :)
    PipesmokingSteve
    Jan 25 '18
    Looks like it will be be one of the warmer years. Will be leaving here shortly to head to Convict Springs.
    PhilS
    Jan 26 '18
    I took my son to the doctor yesterday and he has the flu so I’m not going to make it this weekend. The folks at SRR we’re kind and refunded my reservation money so a big thank you to them. I hope you have an awesome time and I hope to make it to the next one!I took my son to the doctor yesterday and he has the flu so I’m not going to make it this weekend. The folks at SRR we’re kind and refunded my reservation money so a big thank you to them. I hope you ...See more
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