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• Re: Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 4 Mar 2020 08:18:15 -0500
  ...Now I need a brown lower curtain retainer. All the other vendors have only gray. I just want to ask him if his is...
• Re: Blinking coolant level light
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 06:42:39 -0400
  ...He discovered that it was melted, >>>or at least the plastic cable retainer was sort of melted. After he >>>wiggled on it, the light...
• Heat exchanger wierdness
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 22:20:15 -0800
  ...Removing the cover from one of them reveals that rather than a 'c' shaped retainer, the new-used heat exchangers have solid pieces of...
• Re: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:42:26 -0600
  ...There are a few spots where plastic > retainer nuts could be > added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll > see when...
• Re: Coolant mystery
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:48:37 -0700
  ...not prone to cracks ( >> tho they come with cheaper valves and retainers I gather ) . >> >> I haven't seen any VW heads crack .... >> I'd...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:47:53 -0500
  ...broke the first week I got the thing, and the little retainer ball fell out of the socket square drive so the sockets just...
• Re: Refrigerator fan replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:36:15 -0400
  ...The little mounting screws should be thought of as retainers, not devices to adjust the vent with. They can't do it, and you...
• Fwd: bus depot snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:04:33 -0700
  ...There are a few spots where plastic retainer nuts could be >>>>> added, much like what is on my 2003 Jetta. I'll see when...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:35:37 -0500
  ...Is this what I need? Your web page on brakes shows "Brake pad mounting kit (includes back plates)" and "retainer plate for brake pad...
• udpate speaker - hammer works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:22:09 -0700
  ...Next I went to back of housing, reached way in and was able to thread the retainer ring onto the rear of the speaker...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:15:44 -0800
  ...The > valve > > didn't > > fail; the retainer, clips, or spring > failed and allowed the valve to drop. > > FAS found me a nice > replacement. I...
• Re: Manual trans replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:08:14 -0700
  ...Don't let the machine shop loose that little metal felt seal retainer ring....... that part is not avialable. They are all under the...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:18:25 -0500
  ...Last time, I put the piston in the cylinder with the wrist pin retainer in the far end side of the piston since it...
• Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:11:57 -0800
  ...251 598 101, around $75 each (includes joint, boot, retainer, bolts and "schnoor" washers) (4 per vehicle) Upper ball joint: 251 407 361, around...
• Re: Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 23:54:14 +0100
  ...You might want to get new retaining clips and spring clip retainers. Loose fitting clips should be replaced. When refitting, a spare mainshaft is...
• Re: Heater Fan Quit 83.5 westy
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:52:17 -0600
  ...The plastic foam >seal retainers on some of the flaps can be discarded as more than likely the >foam you procure will be too...
• Re: WBX 2.1L Engine Case - Reman
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 20:34:45 -0400
  ...reground, use new lifters, new AMC heads with replacement valves and retainers, have the a new set of pistons and cylinders clearanced to prevent...
• Re: Replacing rear brake cylinder, info and / or help needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Nov 2004 18:25:35 -0600
  ...And getting those #$%#@$^#% little retainer spring discs and their pins aligned and back in IS the most difficult part. There is a tool for...
• LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Engineering
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:02:18 -0800
  ...It is completely plug and play (two harnesses, and snaps into the stock airbox retainer locations) and can be installed and working in a...
• Re: rebuilding your own heads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:43:51 -0600
  ...For every type of head there is a gadget to remove and assemble the valve springs and put the retainer clips back into place...
• A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:34:26 -0400
  ...Remove the cable from the van moving forward from the starter by removing zip-ties/and other wire retainers and pulling the starting cable...
• Re: oil pres woes....solved?!?! part 1
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 21:16:33 -0800
  ...I cut the hole a little small because the gauge's >>>>retainer ring won't fit, so the friction holds the gauge securely in...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:26:16 -0500
  ...Move that out of the way, and then twist the long metal twisty retainers around until they are upside down. This will allow you...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 13:09:08 -0600
  ...forward from the starter by removing > zip-ties/and other wire retainers and pulling the starting cable clear of > wires/frame etc. Pay attention...
• Summary: '85 Westy problems -- already.
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 12:24:53 -0500
  ...It's one of those special ones with the spring >clip retainer in the thermostat housing out of the water pump. Push the >resistor...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:16 -0800
  ...The valve > didn't > fail; the retainer, clips, or spring failed and allowed the valve to drop. > FAS found me a nice replacement. I...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:45:40 -0500
  ...Move > that out of the way, and then twist the long metal twisty retainers around > until they are upside down. This will allow you...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:39:38 -0500
  ...me!!! :-))))) ----------------- Ben, a question(1) Can one take those valve stem retainer halves and simply grind them down on a surface plate with 400...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 14:50:02 -0600
  ...It >is completely plug and play (two harnesses, and snaps into the stock >airbox retainer locations) and can be installed and working in a...
• Breadloaf Rear Wiring Harness replacement procedure (long)
  Historical mailing list - H. Steven Dolan
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:31:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I found that I could slide a small flat-blade screwdriver in from the front and release the retainer on each spade and withdraw...
• Volkswagen tool list for 1963-1967.(long)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 16 Feb 1995 16:10:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...Device for checking, straightening, and reaming connecting rods VW 215b Flywheel retainer VW 219 Clutch pilot VW 231c/d Drill jig for flywheel and...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:29:40 -0600
  ...Ben, a question(1) Can one take those valve stem retainer halves and simply grind them down on a surface plate with 400-600...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:46:49 -0700
  ...me!!! :-))))) > > ----------------- > Ben, a question(1) > > Can one take those valve stem retainer halves and simply grind them down > on a surface plate with 400...
• Re: LMMU was: mass air flow sensor adapted to a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:40:35 -0600
  ...It >is completely plug and play (two harnesses, and snaps into the stock >airbox retainer locations) and can be installed and working in a...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
  ...I'll look for that brass washer/felt washer retainer thingy. I'll post more when I've received the longblock and am putting...
• Re: A starting battery to starter cable replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:28:13 -0500
  ...forward from the starter by removing > > zip-ties/and other wire retainers and pulling the starting cable clear of > > wires/frame etc. Pay attention...
• Was Passat Steel Wheels FS, now a big long b**ch session
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 03:33:32 +0000
  ...I'm thinking maybe I can put a towtruck on retainer and have it pull me up to beautiful campsites around Colorado this summer...
• List of stuff for sale in Vallejo
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 18:49:22 -0700
  ...Both used, with HD retainers & keepers. The singles would still be running except that I think I failed to clean the guide well after...
• Re: Bird chirps from front brakes on '84
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:19:53 -0500
  ...Is this what I > need? > > Your web page on brakes shows "Brake pad mounting kit (includes back > plates)" and "retainer plate for brake pad...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:25:53 -0800
  ...valves. > > Ben, a question(1) > > Can one take those valve stem retainer halves and simply grind them > down on a surface plate with 400...
• Re: AMC heads (part 2)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:31:20 -0800
  ...valves. > > Ben, a question(1) > > Can one take those valve stem retainer halves and simply grind them > down on a surface plate with 400...
• I DID NOT SOUP UP MY 2.1L- BUT WHAT I DID DO WAS...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:44:38 PST
  ...The Chromoly pushrods and Chromoly retainers lighten the valve train. The racing spacer keeps the stock horseshoe ring from separating and destroying the engine...
• Fwd: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:34:01 -0700
  ...I used new retainers too, but left the springs and keepers stock (on advice again from TT) who said the stock ones rarely need...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:13:43 -0500
  ...The retainers for the spare have to come out. The 84 should have a quick disconnect for the radiator fan motor. The radiator with...
• Re: 81 Air Cooled,CV axle replacement, conversation
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 14:30:45 -0600
  ...position yourself on a creeper and just push back the boot retainer, and roll the joint apart .Alternatetivly, you could just pack some new...
• Re: Flywheel Sleeve - WBX 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:24:47 -0700
  ...back together without the pilot beraing felt seal, and felt seal retainer ring. I have a stack of flywheels with that little ring missing...
• Re: Radiator part 2 Disappointment and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:22:03 -0500
  ...The retainers for the spare have to come out. The 84 should have a quick disconnect for the radiator fan motor. The radiator with...
• Re: Fwd: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:11:57 -0700
  ...I used new retainers too, but left > the springs and keepers stock (on advice again from TT) who said the stock > ones rarely need...
• Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 11:10:54 -0500
  ...Three shims are still used and there is an additional retainer that holds the shims in position until the fly wheel is installed, (no...
• Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:12:21 -0700
  ...I used new retainers too, but left > the springs and keepers stock (on advice again from TT) who said the stock > ones rarely need...
• Re: Was Passat Steel Wheels FS, Addendum
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:13:25 +0000
  ...I'm out >of time and almost out of money. > >I'm thinking maybe I can put a towtruck on retainer and have it...
• The Best Laid Plans... (long)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:45:18 -0500
  ...Please give me the exact description of the headlight retainer (with a Bentley reference, if possible) so that I can get you the correct...
• Re: Was Passat Steel Wheels FS, Addendum
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:36:49 -0700
  ...I'm > out > >of time and almost out of money. > > > >I'm thinking maybe I can put a towtruck on retainer and have it...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:04:33 EDT
  ...Solid rocker shafts the eliminate the stock wire rocker arm retainers (That can break) I took intake, exhaust and oil pump and eliminated any...
• How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
  ...Next reach behind the Speedo cluster and squeeze the plastic retainer holding the cable in and release that. This gives you more play in...
• Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:22:37 -0700
  ...I used new retainers too, but left >> the springs and keepers stock (on advice again from TT) who said the stock >> ones rarely need...
• Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:59:41 -0400
  ...I used new retainers too, but left the springs and keepers stock (on advice again from TT) who said the stock ones rarely need...
• Various Upgrades for Lilleyed WBX... PT1
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 23:12:38 EST
  ...VALVE LOCKS $10.95 decrease or eliminate valve stem groove wear 1503 Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers, set of 8 $17.95 Stronger than stock...
• Re: Was Passat Steel Wheels FS, Addendum
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 14 Apr 2006 13:53:10 +0000
  ...I'm > > out > > >of time and almost out of money. > > > > > >I'm thinking maybe I can put a towtruck on retainer and have it...
• Re: How my engine rebuild is going
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 17 May 2004 10:45:03 -0400
  ...This change in retainer height lowers the spring pressure. The reason is not that the keepers are not correctly fit this allows slop between...