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• easy instant vanagon heat
  Historical mailing list - Hans V.
  Mon, 17 Jan 2000 10:58:32 EST
  ...snap , then install female snap in each corner of vynl with punch that comes with snap kit .vynl is man made will not rot...
• Re: BCFS GPX Camp sites was Re: Friday trips again (NVC) - now Lund BC
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:50:44 -0800
  ...Should I have a GPS thingy to punch these > numbers into? A laptop with some kind of software? What you need is the gps...
• Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 May 2016 16:32:13 -0400
  ...Re: {front} wheel bearings on an '88 Westy I think you mentioned this before Dennis, but would making 3 equal spaced punch marks at...
• Re: Junkyard Wars
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:13:55 -0400
  Hi Jeff, In the past I have found that those bolts can be removed by hammering in a tapered punch, which is then turned...
• Re: clutch release lever removal
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 15:47:39 -0700
  Try hammering gently with a punch on the center of the shaft. There is room at the far inside end for the shaft to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Jun 2006 (#2006-536)
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:26:14 -0400
  ...It is not use anymore (don't know why) and can be punch out from the core. Once removed my west was running fine...
• Re: I'm fixing a hole [in the fresh water tank]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:49:58 -0400
  ...There are no side holes in the blue down-hose that I can see with my flashlight. >Besides, where the vent/breather hose punches...
• Starting motor connector? Was loose tranny bolts.
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 15:07:19 -0230
  ...back to the alternator. The part # on the connector is 191911921. Punching in the # didn't bring up any matches on any of the...
• Re: bus?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:52:03 -0800
  ...83 GL Diesel to the Ohio DMV to register it. >> They punched the vin into the computer, and I didn't pay much >> attention...
• Re: windshield wiper repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:38:09 -0400
  ...removed. >BTW, Alistair, I did use a prick punch and then a larger center >punch. The stud (which was cut down actually into the...
• Re: Late 1.9l vacuum system was Ground Cleaning time...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:55:58 -0400
  ...That's why I suggested punching through foil for that one. It's a lot easier to come up with a .006 pin with...
• While we're on the subject of front glass :(
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 00:14:49 -0400
  ...OH Well....Another Monday :| Jim / BusBoys@aol.com 80 Wanagon (With it's eye punched out) 84 Westy Autosuck (Holy motor) 67 Deluxe 21...
• Re: Rim/Wheel selection
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:39:23 -0800
  You might try punching in, say an '85 Mercedes 300D, which used a 14" ET30 rim from the factory. Just about any rim available...
• Re: Problem removing grease cap from front wheel???
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:57:21 -0700
  ...In hindsight, using a center punch to make a slight dimple (maybe 2? 12:00/6:00?) on outside of cap, would likely help...
• Re: 80/81 Factory Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:49:37 -0500
  ...excess stuff! LOL! I cut-up my Bentley for 3-hole punch binder to make a more concise manual. However, the paper is so...
• Re: Duh! What gear we in?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 14:57:34 -0400
  ...the fff is wrong with your > transmission, not to mention almost punching my clutch pedal through > the floor on the first shift. No, but...
• Re: OEM vanagon dash cup holder
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 00:15:12 EST
  ...I now have a > place to put all those coffee, bread, etc punch cards. > > i have one too, theyre flimsy and dont hold anything...
• Radiator cardboard and its replacement
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:12:10 -0800
  ...I then used a hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using zip-ties and screws...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:31:22 -0800
  What if you used two different sized nails for the holes? A random, background pattern of small nail holes with larger holes punched by...
• Re: Your Vanagon questions/POP TOP
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:29:31 -0800
  ...I also punched the holes after the canvas was installed - no problem and no extra holes in that beautiful canvas. There was no anxiety...
• Re: Starter snap ring
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:54:43 -0700
  ...With the pressure holding it together I used a small punch to 'tap' the ring and alternated with the wedge. It finally went all...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:27:43 -0700
  ...Now take a small punch and punch it through from one >> side. If you have to, cut it in half (assuming you have a...
• Re: Thanksgiving smoked turkey in a Weber directions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:16:51 -0600
  When it comes to wood chips...ALWAYS soak em, then put in a foil pouch and punch a couple of holes in the foil...
• Re: Was Motor Oil (Synthetic), now Ail Filters
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:27:33 -0500
  ...SW), the old round, metal quart can that you had to punch with an opener and pour with a spout (opener and spout came...
• Problems removing rear brake shoe pivot
  Historical mailing list - Ron Maxseiner
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:42:36 -0500
  ...I also tried hammering on the pin with a punch from the brake side. Still no success. I decided to seek advice rather than...
• Shift linkage question 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Oct 2014 07:20:33 -0500
  ...I drove it back in, followed it with a few taps of a punch to recess it, and then lightly peened the hole in...
• Re: Todays Experience at the Local VW Dealer Parts Department
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:44:39 -0800
  ...Friday, February 11, 2011, 11:35 AM I can add Central Valley VW in Modesto, CA.� Always a pleasure, ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award...
• Re: Rear axle articulation - syncro
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:54:26 -0600
  ...spring plate is to see if you havent rusted out or punched through. (you should have seen the strut sticking up through the back...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:40:23 -0700
  HI , re "a punch mark or twomight suffice to keep a bearing race from turning. " if you really mean the bearing race ..the part...
• Re: Speaking of buttered pumpernickel toast-camp stove toaster
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:50:56 -0800
  ...You only need to punch a bunch of holes > in > > >> the bottom (which is now actually the top)--this is your toasting > > surface. > > >> I...
• Late 1.9l vacuum system was Ground Cleaning time...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:04:25 -0400
  ...Find/make a pin to size and punch through heavy aluminum foil into soft wood, maybe, then glue it across the end of a...
• Corvair "Story"
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 16:35:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He punched it and we hit the intersection going about 35. Just as we came up a fairly new Plymouth Fury leapt in front...
• front shock removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Dix
  Mon, 3 May 1999 15:38:56 -0800
  ...I have tried heating the sleeve, liberal doses of penetrating oil, trying to drift the bolt out with a punch and hammer, holding the...
• Re: Side Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 20:10:26 -0800
  ...the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http...
• Re: Speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:53:32 +0000
  ...Speedometer Cable I just replaced the grease cap with a new one after the old square punch = hole finally went circular, and the bounce...
• Re: Theme song for Tii: "Good Vibrations"
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:34:40 -0700
  ...If they can't punch it into their diagnostic system > and get an answer they won't fool with it.
• Re: Zzzz . . . least interesting Friday ever
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:32:15 -0500
  ha-ha! i'll pretend this is the punchline to all the vanagon emails ever sent to any list, and frustrated garage banter before...
• Whining Fuel Pump - Fixed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:17:32 -0400
  ...I then decided to punch a hole in the screen sock covering the tank outlet (many listees felt the polymer lining could be blocking...
• Re: Passenger Mirror Again
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:20:19 -0400
  I used sandpaper and roughed-up the ball area on the mirror, then took a punch and hammered around on the ball and edge...
• Re: water in door seals
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:43:29 -0400
  ...When I squeeze it it sends out a little jet of water from one of the little holes punched in it at regular intervals...
• Re: Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:25:44 -0800
  ...Optima Batteries >--- Todd Kaderabek <todd@LARKBOOKS.COM> wrote: >>In my Westy, I had to punch holes in the >> battery cover to get it to...
• Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 06:10:30 -0700
  ...Ive tried a large > punch and 10Lb. sledge and this doesnt work, if i hit > any harder it will damage the threads. I tried...
• Re: repairing arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:21:55 -0700
  ...Is that the pin that I punched out, referred to in the post referenced below as a "steel plug? Seems such an odd term...
• EV mats [2]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 12:42:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...We punched two holes on the rear edge of the carpet and ran a couple of wire ties thru the carpet and around the...
• Re: Armwrestling
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:25:57 -0800
  ...Insert the Mills pin with the chamfered end first and using a drift punch or another 4.5in 1/4x20 bolt head first, gently...
• Re: Canadians - Don't Forget to Vote! (Suspiciously little Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 17:55:53 -0600
  > Canadians have their own elections?! I'll be darned. > > Mike > > Do they punch their ballots with icicles? Huh! We've passed that "poke a...
• Re: removing NA/dipstick
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:13:37 -0600
  ...With the enigne filled and run to fill > the oil filter I punched the new dipstick to give me an index mark. I used...
• Re: Cheap Bentleys!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 23:54:58 -0400
  ...thru 1991 not 1992) Looks like Warshawsky beat us to the punch. We've got a two month special (July & August) runnin' on these...
• Re: Mystery Mouse
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 15 Sep 2014 08:11:06 -0700
  ...Soak a cotton bell in the oil, then put that in a small jar with holes punched in the lid. Place strategically. Supposed to...
• Re: Tags on Eurovans? Mine does not fit!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 17:43:55 -0500
  ...special >bracket to hold my tag on? Or should I just punch new holes in the tag >to make it fit? > >Please help, > >Trace...
• Re: Costco-not for everyone
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 14:58:20 GMT
  ...for identification we're required >to > >> carry a Costco card and punch cards from Starbucks and at least strip > >>mall > >> teriyaki joint. (A local...
• Re: Evil Front Bilstien Shock--Lower mounting bolt froze
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:29:23 -0700
  ...I went ahead and splayed/flattened the end of the retaining bolt with my hefty punch and 10Lb sledge and NOW I cant get...
• Re: Twelve, Six and a verdict on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 23:47:34 -0500
  ...Can't find the website right now, but will, but one punch of the valve and 7' flames shoot out both sides of one...
• Re: flywheel bolts stuck
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 10:11:42 -0800
  ...bolt, and then go in at a 45 degree angle to punch the bolt in a counter clockwise direction - loosening it. This always seems...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:44:19 -0800
  ...Parts cost price and labour hours listed so you can punch in > any > labour rate you want. > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte, Ontario, Canada > '87...
• removing a broken cv joint stud
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 19:46:03 EDT
  ...In retrospect, I should have punched the center of the broken bolt before attempting an ez out procedure. Since I didn't do this...
• Re: Unbeliever-more Friday
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:54:54 -0700
  ...and ending with the same > punch line. > > or maybe....................... 'an ugly vanagon owner walks into a shop > with his or her two kids' ............etc...
• Re: Lower Ball Joint Adaptor Questions (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:49:20 -0800
  ...propane tourch, douse > them hot with PB Blaster, get a stout punch and a BFH! > > Mark > > neil N wrote: >> >> Hi all. >> >> The lower ball...
• Re: shifter ball and cup - cuup removal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:57:12 -0700
  ...Do you recall using a drift punch or a vise or something else? Thanks, Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Insuring a Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 09:14:00 -0700
  ...As late as last spring, the '90 models (including the Westfalia) were still in the NADA bluebook (low-ball values), and you can punch...