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Managing 12 Volts: How to Upgrade, Operate, and Troubleshoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems
Batteries in a Portable World: A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers, Third Edition Isidor Buchmann
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Things to do for new vanagon owners
Heater Controls
Tire Pressure
Belts, Changing, Tensioning
Troubleshooting basics
Locks, Replacing and Rekeying
Recall Information
The Rust Wars
Badges, Logos
VIN, Engine No.
Type/Model Identification
Transmission No., automatic
Paint Color/Codes
Lifting van with floor jack/hoist
Towing van
2.1L Vanagon Specs
Locks - removal, cleaning and lubricating
Seam Rust
Idiot's guide to seam rust repair
POR 15 Frank's Recipe
John Anderson's Seam Fix
Westfalia and Syncro graphics
VW Logo
1988-1991 Vanagon
1986-1988 Vanagon/Syncro
1968-1979 Bus
30 Clutch, Controls
32 Torque Converter
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
39 Differential
Overview
30.2 Clutch Slave Cylinder
30.2 Clutch Master
Bleeding the System
34 Controls, Assembly
35 Case, Gears, Shaft
34.4 -34.12 Gearshift Lever, Adjusting
Changing gearbox oil
37 Controls, Assembly
38 Case, Gears, Shaft
10 Assembly
13 Crankshaft/Crankcase
15 Cylinder Heads / Valve Drive
17 Lubrication System
19 Cooling System
[20] Fuel Supply
[23] Fuel Injection, Diesel System
[24] Fuel Injection, Aircooled (AFC)
[24] Fuel Injection, Water-cooled
[26] Exhaust System/Emission Controls
[27] Electrical, Battery, Starter, Alternator
[28] Ignition System
Air Cooled - AFC
Diesel
Water Cooled/Syncro
10.2 Removing
10.5 Installing
10.6 Removing
10.7 Installing
10.8 Removing
10.10 installing
Push Rods, Installing
19.11 Thermostat 2.1L
19.x Coolant hoses/pipes replacing
Bleeding the Cooling System
Vanagon to Napa part conversion
Stainless Replacement Pipes
By the Bentley
The Contrarian (easy) Method
Bosch Parts Reference
Replacing Fuel Lines
Replacing Fuel Lines (revisited)
Fuel Pump
1993 (eurovan)
1986 - 1991 (vanagon)
1983.5 - 1985 (2.0 L)
1980 - 1983.5 (air cooled)
[24] Digijet
[24] Digifant
[24.57] AFM
[24.13] -Temperature sensor II
Cleaning
Adjusting Wiper Track
Adjusting Wiper Spring
Capacitor Fix
Dual Battery setup
[27.11]Starter Repairing
Overview
Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
Dual Battery Relay Install
28.11 Ignition timing
Ignition Switch
[40] Front Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
[42] Rear Wheel Suspension, Shafts and Axle
[44] Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment
[46 - 47]Brakes
[48] Steering
'80-'84 Lower Ball Joints
Upper Ball Joints
Upper Control Arm Bushing R&R
Syncro Lower Ball Joint R&R
[42.7] Constant Velocity (CV) Joints
[42.5]Rear Wheel Bearings
Replacing Trans Final Drive Seals
44.3a Syncro Alignment
Wheel Bearings
Rotors, Bearings
[46] Mechanical Components
[47] Hydraulic Components, Regulator, Booster
[46.11]Parking Brake, adjusting
Rear Brake Parts orientation
Rear Brake Adjustment
Brake master cyclinder
[47.8a] Bleeding brakes (manual method)
Steering Rack R&R
Another Steering Rack How-to
Steering Hydraulics Flush
[50] Body Dimensions
[55] Hoods/Lids
[57] Doors - Front
[58] Doors - Rear, Sliding
[60] Sunroof
[61] Tarpaulin
[63] Bumpers
64 Glass, Window Regulators
[66] Body Accessories, Exterior
[68] Seat Belt System
[70] Trim - Interior
72-Seats
[74] Body - Seat Upholstery
[75] Camper - Interior Panels, Roof
[76] Camper - Cabinets, Water Tank, Refrigerator
[77] Camper - Seats, Beds
[80] Heater/Ventilation
[82] Heater Booster
[87] Air Conditioner
Door Locks
90 Electrical System - Instruments
Replace Window Cranks
64.4 - 64.5 Replace Glass, Seals
Window Regulators
Vent Windows (quarter glass)
[66.1] pre 1986 Mirrors
[66.?]Antenna
[66.1-66.4] Mirrors - 1986 and up
Trim Cladding (fiberglass skirts)
[70.5 ]Instrument Panel - Dashboard (T J Hannink)
Visor Mirror
Cigarette Lighter R&R
Fix Warped Door Panels
72.4-72.5-Armrests- Remove, Install, Tighten
Headrest Removal
Roof - Maintainence, Painting
[75.4-75.5] Pop-up roof, removing, installing
[75.6a] Roof Vent (Skylight)
Replacing Canvas
Installing pop top seals
[76.X] Dometic Fridge
[76.20] Sink cabinet, removing
Changing the LED
Refrigerator Madness
Fridge Tips
Useful linkage
Heater Blower R& R
Controls
Atwood Furnace Install
Convert AC from R-12
Compressor
90.14 Instrument Cluster with Tach
90.21 Coolant Temp sensor - gauge
Warning Light Fix
Deutche Methode - Brakes
D. M. - Vacuum Systems
Observational Inspections
Recipe for Performance
All About Lubricants
the Ultimate Fix
Mailing List Survival
Auto Insurance Madness
Electrical
Engine
Exterior
Interior
Suspension/Wheels
Dual battery setup
3rd Brake Light
Radio Power From Key-in Circuit
Programmable Intermittant Wiper
Vent and Port covers
Camper Top Install
Front Door Screens
Fridge Vent windshield
Center Consoles
Grab Handles
Owner/Listmembers Sites
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Other Vendors
Gatherings
Camping resources
Canada
U.S.A.
pomes by unca joel
Electrical Theory by Joseph Lucas
Haynes Manual Explained
Tales of the Workshop
Jabberwagen
A small collection of Haiku
Stopping by a Bus on a Snowy Evening
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