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  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:02:32 -0800
    ...All that would need doing then would be to open the oil service hatch a bit, plug in the extension, and voila - power available...
  • Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:02:31 -0500
    ...VW Cabriolets :) the '90-'93 models came with these crank knob extensions for the rear side windows.. chris still have a '90 vw cabriolet...
  • Re: wheel bearings
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 12:04:41 -0800
    ...Metal rods, such as rachet extensions work well as make shift stethoscopes. Just put one end on whatever you want to listen to and...
  • Bumper extentions
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Fri, 21 Mar 1997 10:32:17 -0500
    Hey Guys, I'm thinking about adding some sort of extension to my front bumper. I've seen them on some web pics of...
  • Campout at Clydes
    Historical mailing list - GreenWesty
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 21:29:55 -0500
    ...Have about 15 picnic tables and will throw out a few extension cords for electicity. Water and porta potty. . Was going to have gathering...
  • Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
    Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:19:32 -0500
    ...then pull out the extension. (yep there's a telescoping extension in there) might still have to use a small funnel. ps, if you...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Wed, 2 May 2012 12:45:13 -0700
    ...With the extension bar in place while driving with the windows > open, the air flow through the van was smooth and laminar, far superior...
  • Re: Slider Extension
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:36:23 -0800
    Sorry, my brain was on metric mode. ET44.00 - 19.05mm (3/4") ET24.95 adjusted offset Compare that to an ET30 14"x6...
  • Re: Door Speaker Size- Stock
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:44:29 -0700
    ...I recently installed the crank extensions from BD, and now have full clearance. Noticeably better sound over the original 3.5" Blaupunkts. After a...
  • Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:58:31 -0400
    ...BTW, how do you You have to use a little hose extension that goes down inside the filler. RV places sell them. With that...
  • Re: wheel bearings
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Zallen
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 12:07:26 -0800
    ...Metal rods, such as rachet extensions work well as make shift stethoscopes. Just put one end on whatever you want to listen to and...
  • engine temps sightly OT, was Fiberglass Taped Exhaust
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:28:00 -0700
    This talk about exhuast and by extension engine compartment temps reminds me of an article i just read in Road and Track (comparing Boxster...
  • Re: No Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:24:08 -0800
    ...Then they have an extension conflict problem. Your library needs someone who is Mac-proficient IT person. (they're not *that* difficult to support...
  • Re: best mod for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:27:03 -0700
    ...were do find a short shift kit, I've done the > extension , and man why didn't it come with a longer rod. What...
  • Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:43:06 -0500
    "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> said: > The secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside > the filler tube. Just grasp the...
  • Easy CV joint replacement
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:24:09 -0400
    ...1/2" drive torque wrench + 1/2" to 3/8" adapter + short extension + long extension + 3/8" to 1/4" adapter + 8mm socket + 8mm...
  • Re: Rare Rear Hatch Extension > Photo ad on VWPlanet
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:11:24 -0500
    If you go fast I don't think this is very good for gas milage! Jim Ellis wrote: > http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index...
  • Re: best mod for vanagon(gerg shift)?
    Historical mailing list - David Johnson
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 17:39:30 -0800
    ...Your choices for the short shift kit are as follows: > > GB 6780 $42.07 Quick Shift w/12mm extension > GB 6785 $44.15 Quick...
  • Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:03:14 -0700
    I have a US model westy, which did allow me to drag a 40 ft extension cord out of driveway and along road for...
  • Re: best mod for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 2 Mar 2004 17:11:58 -0800
    I like my Berg short shift kit and shifter extension, but the best mod for me was the sew-on Wheelskin leather steering wheel...
  • Re: best mod for vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:21:17 -0700
    ...were do find a short shift kit, I've done the > extension , and man why didn't it come with a longer rod. What...
  • Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 6 Mar 2013 01:14:34 -0500
    ...Slider Extension Thanks to all of you for your responses. I had no idea that this mod would be so expensive! In the end...
  • Re: Rare Rear Hatch Extension > Photo ad on VWPlanet
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 05:53:46 -0800
    ...Get back to Vanagon chat and have a productive week. -ellis\ (tent extension is tent-atively sold pending receipt of smokin' hot cash) --- vw4x4...
  • Re: Source requested - curtain parts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Jan 95 22:03:12 MST
    ...at your local > dealer, along with bud vases and fuel-tap extensions. :-) Thank you, I managed to leave the Gardinenfeststellerin in the track, but...
  • Copy of: for Friday
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    05 Dec 96 16:04:27 EST
    ...for Friday >I knew about the oil filler extension tube, the stove cover/drainboard, and >the swivelling front seats. What I want to know...
  • Fridge?
    Historical mailing list - David Chec
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 21:58:31 EDT
    ...I have tried to unplug the fridge and plug it directly into the extension and that doesn't work. I have checked the fuses...
  • Pull out oil filler
    Historical mailing list - l p
    Fri, 10 Nov 2000 16:37:56 -0800
    ...who didn't know that there's a nifty slide out extension |inside the oil fill tube (on the 84 at least). Makes adding...
  • cargo boxes plus...
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:44:00 -0700
    ...these are high rise yak racks but I'm having two inches cut off the extension.... Still trying to decide if I want silver...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:50:25 -0800
    ...Why not mount the box permanently with a "Cutout" in the kick panel? > > This would allow for simply plugging in an extension >>cable at...
  • Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:48:10 EDT
    ...At one point, I even had a rear swingarm extension fabricated for clearance. That's when I found out that you need more than...
  • Corroded Bolt Removal Process: Headstud Horror PROGRESS
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Mon, 3 Jan 2000 14:57:19 -0500
    ...grinding attachments to fit bit extension Most of these procedures were done at the end of the bit extension: 1. grind broken end of...
  • Re: 3/4" Socket set
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 6 Nov 95 9:20:09 EST
    ...I just nticed a new item a 3 pc locking 3/8 extension set which locks on the socket for $10 which I'm...
  • Shoulder Belts
    Historical mailing list - Houston Bolles
    Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:46:49 EST
    ...Also, I just discovered that cool oilspout extension. Wish I'd figured it out a little earlier, would have spilled a little less oil...
  • Amendments to South African Group Purchase Website
    Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 14:14:56 -0800
    I have updated the website to show an extension of the closing date to 18 March (due to my slowness in getting information on...
  • Re: oil filler tube removal
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 12 Sep 2003 16:48:48 -0700
    ...The inner plastic extension sleeve will come out of the outer plastic tube, but the outer plastic part does NOT come off of the...
  • Re: Westy Front Seatbelt Extension/Replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 29 May 2007 09:10:08 -0700
    C B typed: > Were germans really that skinny in 1983? I weigh less than 140 and the > seatbelt's too short?! Yeah, and I...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Wed, 2 May 2012 22:06:12 +0000
    ...With the extension bar in place while driving with the windows > > open, the air flow through the van was smooth and laminar, far superior...
  • Re: Solar Power your VW
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:23:00 -0800
    ...also, I make the decision to make wire my solar panel on an extension cord... on the roof is problematic with a pop top...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - robert feller
    Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:00:00 -0500
    ...This would allow for simply plugging in an extension > cable at the rear of the vehicle, eliminating all that other hassle. > > Just wondering if...
  • Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 6 Mar 2013 18:00:01 -0700
    These tires won't be on full time. My other, saner tires (225/75/16s,) are mounted on another set of wheels. Those I...
  • Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:41:04 -0600
    ...Oil filler extension... >John, quit rubbing it in. I drove a Vanagon for over ten years before I >found out about the oil filler...
  • Re: rear hatch lock extension
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:12:31 -0500
    ...I think they had a nice hatch lock �extension > too. > > > > > > Please note �that I will be away from my business travelling in Mexico from...
  • Re: short shift kit
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:11:52 -0500
    The kit w/o shifter extension is like $30 or less at Weddle's. Whew, FGA, boy could I come up with some acronyms...
  • Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:02:40 -0800
    ...to hide the full extension. > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1356962481370/page_1664_176/window_crank_extension_pair.html -- Neil n 65...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 2 May 2012 12:11:32 -0700
    ...With the extension bar in place while driving with the windows > open, the air flow through the van was smooth and laminar, far superior...
  • Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
    Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:59:43 -0500
    ...then pull out the extension. (yep > there's a telescoping extension in there) might still have to use a small > funnel. ps, if you...
  • Re: how 2 block fuel lines ?
    Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
    Sat, 3 Feb 1996 11:33:53 PST
    ...I tend to use phillips screwdrivers, or 1/4 inch extensions. If you want to be really fancy you can get some metal rod...
  • Re: Vans in space
    Historical mailing list - Sean O'Corrain
    Sat, 11 Oct 1997 09:14:33 -0500
    ...We Mac folks are not so hung up on three place extensions. Life just seems easier when you don't have to abbreviate everything...
  • Re: Fridge on AC
    Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:15:14 -0700
    Dang! I sure would like to see that extension cord. From: Stu Schwartz [mailto:sschwartz@OS2BBS.COM] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 4:28...
  • Sleeping comfort in the vanagon, sleeping cushion,foam upholstory
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
    Mon, 2 Jan 2006 19:08:07 -0800
    ...You're right about how the lower seat and foam extension gets kind of stiff after many, many years of use. Sharon & Bob Mendonca...
  • Re: Harbor Freight Floor Jacks
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:46:46 -0500
    Back with I had my 1977 911 S, you could get such nice things as plastic lined lug nut sockets and jack point extensions...
  • Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:09:17 -0700
    ...Feel the long extension and 13mm socket over > the top of the engine from behind. You'll be able to either feel the nut...
  • Re: Slider Extension
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:02:33 -0800
    ...fatter tires on my Syncro and looking for that Sliding >> Door extension. Anyone know of a good source? Is there more than one choice...
  • Re: Westy Canvas waterproof?
    Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
    Thu, 25 Jun 1998 10:33:18 -0400
    ...Post Office Box 28518 Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518 614-274-6003 extension 205 614-274-6899 Fax 800-222-2768 Toll-Free e-mail...
  • Re: Sliding door extension help
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 12 Jul 2001 06:16:49 EDT
    In a message dated 7/12/01 3:10:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time, rfeussner@GMX.DE writes: << Cut off the front part of...
  • Re: FW: A modern Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:39:06 -0500
    ...I changed the file extension from .wm to .mpg and it played. (I dunno about sound, I have no soundcard on this machine... I...
  • Re: items at EuroCampers.com
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:15:10 -0600
    I think it's great that you guys want to make your own hatch lock extensions. But for those that don't want to...
  • Re: torquing axle nuts
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:33:09 -0700
    ...Sorry, I'm sure there is a formula about > length > of extension, leverage, etc. Awww, foot-pounds is easy. For 350ft/lbs you need...
  • Re: Pass front seat bed or other 3rd bed ideas?
    Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
    Thu, 2 Apr 2015 23:34:46 -0500
    ...thinking a small extension in the front could make it a bed. (Or swirvel the seat and make an extension towards the rear) >> >> Something...
  • Re: EV Jumpseat Question
    Historical mailing list - Tracey Leon Choulat
    Wed, 20 Dec 1995 12:04:20 -0500 (EST)
    ...It appears that the two (2) > extensions that stick into the floor have to enter the floor behind (toward > the rear of the vehicle...