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  • Re: auto trans final drive
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:12:54 -0800
    ...Then take your tubing over to the funnel section and find one that will jam on to the end of the tubing. After removing...
  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:49:39 -0400
    ...It has flat tubes with bent/corrogated fins, not round tubes with straight fins so will give it a whirl and let you know...
  • Re: exhaust leak, header tubes to collector on 2.1 engine
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 21 Jul 2013 10:54:54 -0400
    ...So you used Exhaust cement, muffler cement -- comes in a tube, toothpaste consistency. Knead the tube before use as liquid separates sometimes. Silicate-based...
  • waterboxer lifter tubes
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:17:33 -0500
    ...But during that time I did discover that collapsible push rod tubes can be purchased which can be installed without removing the head. Awesome...
  • Re: Oil leak at filler tube
    Historical mailing list - Darren
    Wed, 9 Oct 2002 08:38:12 -0500
    ...Mine had a hole in the metal tube just below the lip that caused my leak. Darren -----Original Message----- I have the dreaded spraying...
  • Re: Hose has a brass sleeve in it
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:29:27 -0600
    ...That sleeve was part of the plastic >> tube. The tube has failed allowing the sleeve and the flare for the hose >> to grip to...
  • Coolant Tubing
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 09:08:34 -0500
    Hey All, While I was under Delilah, last week changing the hoses, I noticed that the tubing running up to the radiator is looking...
  • Re: Collapsable Pushrod Tubes?
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:05:28 -0700
    ...111109335-Engine-Push/dp/B007LX9WEY/ref=sr_1_10?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1445439858&sr=1-10&keywords=push+rod+tubes+for+vanagon
  • Re: Push rod tube instalation and Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 3 Nov 1999 00:16:37 +0100
    Also if it was an air-cooled type4 engine, those tubes go in through the head, and not in between like in the Bug...
  • Server Pipe, Fallopian Tubing FS
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:23:58 -0800
    Hi Volks, I have a full virgin spool of server pipe/fallopian tubing perhaps suitable for AUDI 5zyl conversions available. REF: Marshall and motor...
  • Re: Chunka Bologna
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 18:25:22 -0500
    ...Can I pull the tube out and replace the ring? What if the rings I have dont fit. Can I just press the tube...
  • Re: Pesky Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:49:45 -0700
    cool, I find the tubes pretty hard to rotate .. but I also use red permatex gasket sealer under and on top of the white...
  • Re: checking propane leaks
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 1 Jul 2017 14:20:18 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Propane tubing
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 23 May 2015 09:41:26 -0700
    ...Propane tubing Anyone know what size of flexible copper tubing is used for the stove and fridge? Thanks! Jvk Sent from my mobile
  • Re: Anyone have a fuel crossover tube they wanna sell???
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:55:50 -0700
    ...Anyone have a fuel crossover tube they wanna sell??? Need a crossover tube for the top of the tank-you know the one that...
  • Re: Silver Socket
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:26:51 -0800
    ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil New Video! Dash board removal: http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/Movie.html On 2/2/07...
  • Re: Pushrod tubes and N&D Automotive
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Oct 1996 11:21:28 -0300 (ADT)
    ...at $35-45 per tube, this is near $400 all in for parts, and you are going to need to pull rockers/rods to...
  • Re: Size of opening for lower radiator grill? (searched to no avail :(
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:29:32 -0800
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac...
  • Thanks! (was: Trailing Arm) + Opinions please. PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:13:26 -0700
    ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/TrailingArmHole3.jpg/TrailingArmHole3-full;init:.jpg http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/TrailingArm4.jpg/TrailingArm4-full;init:.jpg Still ok to drive...
  • Re: Is this coolant pipe position correct? (Pic included)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:50:39 -0800
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac...
  • Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Feb 95 9:21:58 MST
    ...I'm just worried that the tubes are > going to pop out of place with the engine running (or leak!). > > -Dan The tubes are...
  • Re: Anyone have a write up for making a 86-91 door wiring diagram
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:00:47 -0500
    ...First, the wires were clipped where they enter the rubber tube that crosses the hinge inside the air duct, and the tube was extracted...
  • Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:04:26 -0700
    ...Lee needs any verification on this, but i just went through this process to get a long tube to span the width of the...
  • Re: Chunka Bologna
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:30:33 -0500
    ...Can I pull the tube out and > >> replace the > >> ring? What if the rings I have dont fit. Can I just press the tube...
  • Re: Some kind of shelf?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:03:19 -0700
    ...http://web.mac.com/tubaneil/iWeb/Site%205/U%20bolt.html hold a piece of galv steel tube to struts? If mounted, um, criss...
  • Re: tube bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:25:14 -0600
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" >> >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
  • Re: Solar Panel: Battery Switching Diagram Check?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 1 Aug 2013 10:25:48 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Air Cool Pushrod Tube Install
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Sun, 21 Mar 1999 10:22:10 EST
    ...Muir says to use visegrips on the tube and bang them - Well I'm not going to follow that route (although that was necessary...
  • Is this a jack part?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:08:14 -0700
    ...There's a funny little key cutaway in the tube where the rod is inserted. The other end of the tube has a notch...
  • Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:51:30 +0000
    My 84 Westy's gas tank filler tube entry is finally about to give up the ghost as years of rusting have finally taken...
  • Re: diesel oil pump pick-up
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:51:08 -0800 (PST)
    I've been through this before and to make along story short, I had a regular rabbit diesel tube extended with some appropriate sized...
  • Best Tubular Bumper Supplier?
    Historical mailing list - DB
    Thu, 19 Aug 2004 23:00:45 -0500
    Looking for people's recommendations for best tubular bumpers for an east coast syncro. I mention east coast because I know shipping can be...
  • Tubes
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Wed, 5 May 2004 20:48:18 -0700
    Does anyone know where I can purchase a tire tube (185R14 D)...seems it's a good idea to have one with you while...
  • Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:42:00 -0700
    cheap tubing bender like this: http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/kd-tubing-bender-bends-316-516--38-p-70873.html?ref=42 or like this...
  • Re: Oil pressure guage
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:15:20 -0500
    Hope the Chineese tubing/compression fittings don't fail and fry that 350k km. engine. DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Condelli To: vanagon...
  • Re: Coolant Tubing
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 14:58:19 -0500
    ...Coolant Tubing > Hey All, > > While I was under Delilah, last week changing the hoses, I noticed that > the tubing running up to the radiator...
  • Re: resealing heads: two tubes of stuff in the gasket kit??
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:26:48 -0500
    Hi Matthew, The small tube of yellow stuff is for the head capnuts. First, you really should get a tap and die to clean...
  • Re: tube bumpers without the U ..
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:41:50 -0600
    ...I know someone who didn't like the rear license plate swing-down-door cutout of the top tube so he had his made...
  • Re: propane tubing fittings
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:49:45 -0500
    ...Buy a tube, you'll still have it in twenty years .............. painting everything in your toolbox. Stan On Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:25...
  • Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:46:03 -0500
    ...Clean the > push-rod tubes inside and out. > Install the new push-rod tube seals on the tubes (green = Viton) (reddish > brown = silicone) (black...
  • Re: New tires and wheels
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:37:02 -0700
    ...Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages...
  • Re: Brrr! It's freezin' in here!
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Sat, 2 Dec 1995 11:49:00 -0600 (MDT)
    ...Ask them for flexible metal tubing in the appropriate diameter. I've been able to find tubular insulation that slides over the tubing as...
  • Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:17:51 -0700
    Chris, in addition to what's already been said about the proper location of the oil filler tube, once you've opened up the...
  • Re: e-brake boot (the underside)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:35:08 -0500
    ...My problem is that the cable is rubbing my crossover > tube on the gas tank (I threaded the tube incorrectly and I'm don...
  • Re: Pesky Oil Leak
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:26:06 -0400
    ...Mike S' suggestion to rotate the tube so the hole faces up is genius. So JB and a 180 it is. I'll follow...
  • Re: tube bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:30:23 -0400
    Have you tried filling the tubing with sand and plugging the ends before bending? It helps to maintain the inside diameter throughout the bending...
  • Re: Oil filler tube - disconnect at block?
    Historical mailing list - James Ruch
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:42:16 PDT
    ...Oil filler tube - disconnect at block? >Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 18:06:39 -0700 > >Due to an off-balance alternator, I must disconnect...
  • Re: JB weld on coolant expansion tank
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 1 May 2003 20:21:30 -0500
    would JB weld be something that would work effectively , reliably and durably to reattatch my nipple/ tube to my expansion tank? --------------------------- Clip --------------------- Aren't...
  • Re: Measuring fuel pressure
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:49:21 -0400
    On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:53:01 -0400, Miguel Pacheco <escorpion1955@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >That 'spiral tube' is called a bourdon tube. Widely...
  • telescoping oil filler tube on 1.9 and 2.1 liter waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:30:29 -0600
    Someone mentioned that these vans have a telescoping oil filler tube. Is this true and what is the info on this subject. Thanks Malibu...
  • Re: pushrod leak question
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 5 Aug 2002 01:26:53 -0400
    Well, it's leaking so you don't have much to loose!! Squize the tube 180deg (half a turn), maybe it will re-seal...
  • Re: For Sale coolant tubes from 85
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:12:35 -0400
    See the posting just below called "Fro packed up tube"(I cant type or spell, and yahoo photos only allows a few charachaters for...
  • FW: 85 Vanagon - leaking push rod tube?
    Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
    Mon, 7 May 2001 15:34:12 -0400
    ...now you can get to the pushrod tube itself. from underneath, where the shield was, just grip the tube with your hand and twist...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:39:06 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Bit of Toyota Syndrome in '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:38 -0700
    ...Blow that tube out with compressed air if you can. spray wd-40 into the tube, and blow that forward into the tube... idea...
  • Replacing brake lines
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 12:05:13 -0400
    What is best way of replacing brake lines is cases where original tubing has preformed bends. I think that I have a pin hole...
  • Part Identification Help
    Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
    Sat, 7 Apr 2007 22:27:12 -0700
    ...It's a metal tube (about 1/2" in length) that comes directly off of the base of the accelerator and has a plastic...
  • Re: So wha-da-ya call a Vanagon with no legs? (Frayday humour)
    Historical mailing list - Ellen
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:24:04 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/nolegs%21> > Cheers,> > Neil.> > --> Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco"> > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil...
  • Welcome to my *new* Vanagons with VW I4 gas engine Google Group
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 22 May 2008 10:42:13 -0700
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" http://web.mac.com/tubaneil http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
  • Re: Pic of melting wiring in my Air cooled '81. How's yours? --- :^)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:48:52 -0800
    ...1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > > > > > > > > > > > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > > > > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > > > > > > > > http://web.mac...