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• Grease and bearings, and my studlyness
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 8 Sep 2025 10:23:17 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if that will be necessary? And, What is The correct grease to do that correctly? I need to have all materials...
• Battery Installation Catalog--Wrangler
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Nov 1995 15:36:27 -0500
  One of the best sources for battery cable supplies and materials for dual battery installations is Wrangler Power Products of Prescott, Arizona. They've...
• Re: K2 EuroVan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 04 Feb 97 20:20:54 CST
  ...the dealrs pay only about $25 for the labor and materials to do a normal-size car ... and i would think a flat-sided...
• Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:38:51 -0400
  ...to the buying it from the dealer? Thanks, Barry Armitage Editor, Materials Evaluation American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 1711 Arlingate Lane Post Office...
• Re: how hot do you run?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 07:44:18 -0500
  ...Supposed to allow the water molecules closer to the surface of the fibers/materials to loosen and flush away dirt. In the vehicle it...
• Re: Seam Rust & POR
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:21:43 EST
  ...I bought some of the materials and was planning > to fix several spots in the near future. Should I or shouldn't eye. > > > > its...
• Re: Hydrogen power for your van?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:35:35 +1300
  ...release suggests that hydrogen produced from cellulose and >other renewable organic materials could be blended with natural gas >for use in natural gas vehicles...
• Re: subject Re: Vanagon, Rear speaker enclosures- I have them!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:49:42 -0700
  ...So materials of construction are the first limiting factor, > with storage conditions next. The Boston Acoustics (doped paper cone, > butyl surround) in my van...
• Re: [Re: Servicing AT/Diff/PS fluids]
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 10:14:36 EDT
  ...it has nothing to do with new/old, but compatible metal materials. You should also be able to find a suction pump at any...
• Re: Cooling strategies, color coded, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 22:59:27 -0400
  ...it is farther from > chemical equilibrium with respect to cooling system materials. In fact, tap water's pH is usually adjusted at the treatment...
• Re: clutch replacement
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 May 2004 23:14:28 -0400
  ...Reading through some of the reference materials, it > doesn't sound too difficult. Am I a fool for contemplating this task? I > appreciate advice...
• Re: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:51:12 -0700
  ...I'm wary of using materials specifically rated for non-occupied spaces inside enclosed spaces. Offgassing is a nasty business. -Peter On Mon, Mar...
• Re: Poptop flocking R&R
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Thu, 9 Mar 2017 13:25:16 +0000
  ...I can > only think of two materials to use and have serious doubts about one of > them being suitable. Has anyone here successfully replaced...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:42:42 -0400
  ...No need to introduce other materials >or chemicals. Best part is the cement is black, and so will also be >less noticeable than other...
• 2WD Vanagon Coil Springs Prototypes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 12:00:53 -0800
  ...The springs will be top quality in materials and workmanship. Steve
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:15:10 -0700
  ...Vacuum forming > > > It seems I have come into possession of a big vacuum forming machine > that can handle materials to 1/4 inch thick...
• Re: Any Bilstein Heavey Duty User out There
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 18:04:27 -0600
  ...when my van is at full load with gear or building materials > (and I mean a lot) but if its just me and the...
• Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:15:38 -0800
  ...Any ideas on materials, methods, etc? ps: I have dark brown, padded door panels on the front doors, but plain beige vinyl on the...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 9 May 2006 22:24:50 -0600
  You can make screens that fit IN the windows with the "make-your-own-screen" materials at the hardware store. That is, you buy...
• You REALLY Got to see this !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 06:04:19 EST
  ...MD by a Transportation Supervisor for a company that delivers > > building materials for 84 Lumber.� When he saw it there in the parking lot...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:33:45 -0700
  ...1) Do the > > brakes work? 2) Are the materials within tolerances? 3) And are the > > materials up to the standards of the day (not...
• Break job questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:30:21 -0400
  ...and walk me through the process I’ll have all needed materials. My notes from Dennis recommends using synthetic dot 5.1. How much...
• fridge fan!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 27 Feb 97 14:59:17 EST
  ...It's made in Mexico and looks to be made of fairly cheap materials so I know they're making a HUGE profit on...
• Re: Vanagon shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 19:42:42 -0800
  ...Of all the > > shocks available for the 2wd vanagon, these are the cheapest > > and junkiest in terms of performance and materials and > > construction. The...
• Re: Mrs. Squirrel gets nice (NOT) floors in Mellow Yellow.
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:03:04 -0400
  ...We may be talking about different > materials. Anyway, now that I've done it, if I made a poor choice for > Mellow Yellow then...
• Ken's Whining PS Pump Problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Samson
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 21:30:03 -0700
  ...pressure accumulators, massing, trapped-air locations, by-pass/ relief circuits, and, most notably, tubing materials. In automotive systems, noise is typically dealt with via...
• Re: Tongue Weight, Hauling Stuff, Bicycle Racks, et al.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 22:26:04 EDT
  ...Still, I would not say that joining the two materials is without some possible pitfalls. To quote an expert from an engineering forum I...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:40:58 -0700
  ...rarely tops 210 unless I'm dragging a half ton of materials up a hill in 100 degree temps. On Tue, Jun 26, 2012...
• Re: Vacuum forming
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 10:50:53 -0800
  ...into possession of a big vacuum > forming machine > that can handle materials to 1/4 inch thick, and can > vacuum forms 24" > wide, 36...
• Re: Four (4) 14" Alloy Wheels -- yours for the taking
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 23:01:25 -0400
  ...so, the only charge I'm asking is to cover packing materials and >> shipping to >> you. >> >> First reply will be notified -- you can send...
• Awning Size (sorry bout' last empty post)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:23:12 -0700
  ...In terms of materials, I'm trying to make my awning an "off the shelf" setup. Many thanks! Neil. -- Please send me your Vanagon...
• Re: A/C Freon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 17:58:55 +0000
  ...plan on checking the pressure in the system annually and recharging with the simple FLAPS supplied materials. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy 2.2
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 21:55:46 -0300
  ...We purchase our tools and building materials elsewhere (local & regional suppliers) as the pricing is better and the monies stay in the community. On...
• Re: very impressive vanagon restore/camperizatio
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:23:21 -0700
  ...nice looking materials used in cabinets,. http://www.furgovw.org/index.php?topic=144546.0 alistair '86 syncro 7� passenger '82 westy, diesel converted...
• Re: Download archives
  Historical mailing list - Greg Sorkilmo
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:47:32 -0400
  ...am going to setup an >automated download for the latest archive materials. >I will be giving the ip address and a user/password fort...
• Re: bleeding brakes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:58:01 EDT
  ...The materials for it can be easily obtained at any Walmart or Home Depot. Hope this helps and thanks to the List member that...
• Re: Sears disaster- BOZO's heh
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 27 May 2001 11:26:14 -0400
  ...We're All Bozos On This Bus"..."Rewritten from re-cycled materials and reproduced April-June 1971 by The Firesign Theatre...David Ossman, Philip...
• '88 Weekender FS in DC area
  Historical mailing list - mike hugill
  Wed, 7 May 2003 09:01:55 -0400
  ...Reason for parting with the Battlewagon- I need a full-size pick-up truck for hauling materials and towing capacity. I live in Kensington...
• Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:01:51 -0700
  ...He says the parts are no longer available so it must be "sent out for repair on a time & materials basis to a hose...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 01:12:43 +0000
  ...The cap that >we >encountered was 2 grades below in weigh,materials & wokmanship it is not >the >black cap you are speaking of . it...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 13:22:16 -0700
  ...topic/20533-thoughts-on-fatmat/> > > That discussion claims that asphalt based materials will not last very long and that they smell. > > My interior is...
• Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 12:40:07 -0400
  ...Jerry-built is a sneer about shoddy workmanship and cheap materials... :) d -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84...
• bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:26:29 -0700
  i need to replace what seals and hoses go to the fuel tank on my 83 westy. i need to know what to have...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:32:33 -0500
  ...I have been purchasing materials for some time and the rust was > only getting worse. So, I started cleaning out the seams from the...
• Re: ignition wires
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Feb 1997 17:56:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...considering that they are the best to use based on the materials they use verses the Brazilian variety. Bosch uses quality USA Made Silicone...
• Re: Hmm..Orange Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Thu, 21 May 1998 08:37:20 -0400
  ...requesting Advertising materials, with no response. Anyone out there an Orange Julius Franchisee?? Several months ago I looked at a dark Orange/ Burnt Umber...
• Re: Carbon fiber van tops...?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 00:00:34 -0400
  ...Plus, it is generally nasty to repair, it still needs specialized knowledge, a kiln and expensive materials (try to find a carbon fiber repair...
• Re: Splash Pans for a '56
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 08:18:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...I already have the fiberglass materials laying around, but I think I'll wanna use industrial resin instead of the clear surboard resin. And...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:58:45 -0700
  > The self- adhesive membrane made by EMCO - "Progard" > > "Plastized" asphalt with a polyethylene membrane on one side and > adhesive on > the other. I used...
• Re: Outdoor Car Covers; Weathershield
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 09:50:37 -0500
  ...there is a comparison of the different materials on our website http://eurocampers.com/coverking/Covers.html -- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers...
• Re: BZ shelf - anyone making and sellin' em?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:26:05 -0700
  ...machinery, the electric bill and the labour as well as the > materials! :) You are absolutely correctomundo! My shop is my garage, I have long...
• Re: Yet another unnecessary thing for van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 3 Aug 2024 18:53:10 -0500
  ...the relentless pursuit of world-class, cutting edge color, form and materials for the Internet age. Felder On Wed, Jul 31, 2024 at 9...
• RE: VANAGON digest 66
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Jun 1994 11:16:32 -0230
  ...Joel has mentioned some high tech sound absorbers in earlier posts, 3M materials which are quite costly compared to fibreglass pink. I "don't...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:10:26 -0500
  ...inside door panel materials? > In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Westy also used screws w...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:06:21 -0400
  ...Squirrel asked about toilet related |matters. |> He and others among us have used a bucket with liner and |various absorbent materials. |> Disposal is a...
• Re: Diesel oil dipstick tube 82-83
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 12:52:20 -0500
  I have published complete instructions for making a tub from parts store materials. Let me know if you need it. Jim On Sun, Jul...
• Re: New circuit board options
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:47:32 -0400
  ...parked in front of someone's house with no tools or materials). I mentioned this was a problem to him back then but he...
• Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:34:34 -0500
  ...Seemed easy enough to try > >> though, especially if you have a garage/barn/workshop full of off > >> cuts of various materials from past projects...
• Re: Get yourself a hydraulic press!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:34:56 -0800
  ...You can't beat the import stuff on price, the materials to build one are cheap (just recycled steel from our old cars!), you...
• VW seat Material, or repairs
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 11:34:00 -0400
  ...How to repair/where to get repair materials 2. Where to get new material to make a new seatback/ advice on re-upolstering this...