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• Re: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 07:55:42 -0700
  ...Gas tank fittings Ijust replaced all the grommets and the plastic tube that goes across the top of the tank(it has a white...
• Re: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:07:18 -0400
  ...20, 2008 2:05 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell I recently swapped my steel wheels for...
• Re: Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:05:39 -0700
  ...I did replace the fuel line > going from that fitting to the engine and from the hard plastic line > to the plastic firewall fitting...
• propane tank fill valve wierdness
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:12:48 -0400
  ...On that end of the tank there are two fittings. One is near the top, and is an "el" threaded into the tank. It...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:04:41 -0700
  ...Since I don't like the EMPI thermostat > > "floating and vibrate" adding stress in the oil line and fitting, I > > started to look for...
• Re: Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:51:13 -0700
  ...you broke the fitting? The white plastic part that the black > plastic tube goes into? There might be a solution over on the Samba...
• Eurovan AC receiver/drier - replacement part from Chrysler?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Barwise
  Mon, 18 May 1998 08:58:13 EDT
  ...Someone on the list mentioned they found a suitable Chrysler or Dodge replacement fitting that can be used instead of buying a whole new...
• Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 13:43:53 EST
  In a message dated 11/20/03 5:53:53 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << Use only Teflon tape specifically for gas fittings ! Its...
• is a banjo fitting a musical piece of hardware or a pressure fitt ing AN type
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 23:02:12 -0600
  This is for you Stan Malibu Tony....
• Re: Propane quick release parts for heater
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:05:32 -0400
  ...It's just a ??? fitting that a flex hose fits onto. So anything that I install will have to control the flow of the...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:25:18 -0700
  More specifically, change the short rubber hose line behind the right-side firewall, and replace the plastic fitting on the firewall with a grommet...
• Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:52:40 -0600
  ...Are pressure fittings safe, or do I have to use flared fittings? In case you are wondering: I have ordered a vented Platinum Cat...
• Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:48:25 -0700
  ...http://mira.sbw.org/photos/20090825/SN851196/ >The only real hard part was disassembling the original fittings on >the propane tank for the "T...
• Re: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:10:07 -0700
  ...That's not the US standard, which uses flare fittings for propane. It's easy to switch. #3 I've see references to folks...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:33:22 -0500
  ...What is the reason for it? Why would there be a short piece of hose running from the firewall fitting, then a connection to...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:43:59 -0500
  ...You can get metal T-fittings at hardware stores, or any place that sells plumbing supplies. You can get plastic ones there, too, but...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:05:39 -0400
  ...stock metal due to the &gt; fittings I use. &gt; &gt; Check out -AN lines and fittings from earls aeroquip and other race &gt...
• sources for small vacuum tubing and fittings
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 30 May 2011 16:35:35 -0400
  ...Another suspect point was a fitting that connect a small diameter hard plastic tube with the tube coming from the axillary air regulator and...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 01:07:30 -0500
  On Fri, 14 Nov 2003, David Beierl wrote: > Those fittings in the corner are for the fill hose and fill vent, I > reckon. On...
• mail no mail
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:08:58 -0700
  Please discontinue my mail until I return. SAM --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
• Re: FS: Syncro Driveshaft
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 06:15:36 EST
  ...Two U-joints at $35 each, grease fitting tool $15, grease fittings $5 and labour $70 = $160. Sorry about that, I forgot to include...
• Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 14:18:56 -0800
  ...I don't know there's a secret, other than using flare fittings and doing them correctly. I would stay away from compression fittings...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:31:15 -0600
  ...bid of what appears to be "white grease" on all his fittings for a much better seal. No leaks! http://communities.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare...
• Power Steering Hose Leak
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 05:28:04 EDT
  ...I removed the hose from the van and ground off the crimped sleeves holding the hose to the fittings on each end. I went...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:33:29 -0400
  ...Also, the > propane fitting is not the same so I had to cut off the connection > fitting and solder on one to mate up...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:23:59 -0600
  ...Why would bypassing the fitting have anything to do with whether or not fuel exits the tank by gravity? The fitting itself is just...
• Re: Plat Cat Heater Installation Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 03:56:47 +0000
  ...It has a standard propane tank fitting, the type with the left-hand-thread, on one end. You don't need another regulator. It...
• Please, Please, suspected refrigerator propane leak, help please.
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 13:36:14 -0800
  ...I did the soapy water test on every fitting I could reach/find, no leak was detected. I then thought the leak might be...
• Re: Removing starter bushing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:49:07 -0400
  ...I could swear I remember Boston Bob telling me to use a wad of wet paper towel (thick spitball consistency) and a close-fitting...
• Need AC Hose for Vanagon or info
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 10:42:27 -0400
  ...I at least need to know the proper fitting size and dimensions for the fitting that goes on the condenser at the front of...
• oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:48:43 -0500
  anyone know where to get the original style ring terminals that are on the engine grounds <brown wires> mike
• Re: Brake line flaring tool?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:41:40 -0500
  Shawn, I dunno about your neck of the woods, but I was able to get metal brake lines with metric fittings on them at...
• Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700
  ...You make each end of the hose with a -AN fitting by cutting and assembling with the Aeroquip vise, same as a hydraulic shop...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:17 -0400
  ...6-10L XHU86-S, Metric fitting that goes on the HP side of rack.$18 per fitting. 919-6, Stainless Steel braided HP hydraulic...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:27:36 -0500
  ...The fun part is that > in order to repair this properly you are going to need some new line, > fittings and a bubble flaring...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 13:09:06 -0700
  ...I know years ago I made up a t > Fitting by using a bunch of plumbing parts from a local true value,but it...
• Re: KOMBI ON FIRE or A GOOD WAY TO CLEAN THE ENGINE?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 05 Oct 1995 17:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >> The small outlet brass pipe or fitting going to a rubber fuel line to >> the carburetor had popped out of the fuel pump. It...
• Re: kayak rack for eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Thu, 28 Aug 1997 10:27:45 -0400
  ...He had a Yakima "Kayak/Canoe" fitting on the front rack (___) but nothing on the rear. Bungee corded rear ?. Unfortnately he removed the front...
• Re: Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:49:48 PST
  ...If you could let us know what fittings you needed and where you got them, it might be worthwhile to get a set in...
• Westy Sink faucet mods
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 20 May 1999 13:12:19 -0400
  ...This will reduce the pressure in the hose and sink fittings to 40psi or less depending on the one you buy. Without this reducer...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home? Marshall Brass Extend-A-Stay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2005 23:21:43 -0400
  Marshall Brass makes a fitting as named above. The kit comes with hoses to both use the on board tank to support a grill...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 17:09:13 -0700
  ...Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser I have had great success in getting my ac running super cool (34 deg. F...
• Re: VW Vanagon tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:47:15 -0500
  ...One of them will fit on the later model Vanagon high side fitting. Just screw the conversion fitting on, do your work and then...
• Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:13:50 -0800
  ...I ended up using red loctite on a number of the fittings, simply because it's very easy to break the seal on a...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:56:58 -0400
  ...where a guy came up with a way > to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet > system? > > http://www...
• Re: MrHeater Solution???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:51:17 -0400
  I should have also said that you can (and I have) buy ten-foot-long hoses with POL fittings on one end for a...
• Re: Looking for AC part
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 15:28:59 -0500
  ...The R-134a quick-connect fittings have threads only on the inside. Don't know what type or size. Larry A.
• Headrests...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:47:06 -0600
  Hey! A long while back I was reading a post from somebody about retro-fitting the headrests of any year onto/into the rear...
• Re: Auto Transmission Drain Pan fitting a 1990/2.1 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 22:42:11 -0700
  ...Auto Transmission Drain Pan fitting a 1990/2.1 Vanagon Hello All: Anyone have a Auto Trans drain pan thet'd like to part...
• Tire cover for AT Grabber
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sat, 2 Jul 2022 18:06:00 -0700
  Anyone found a nice fitting spare tire cover, all black, for the General Grabber ATX 27 8.50 R14 ? thx stan
• Re: Fitting Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:55:50 +0000
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• Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:59:01 -0700
  What size fuel hose do I need to replace the one from the firewall plastic fitting to the engine? Rob vwrobb@gmail.com
• Re: Surprising Vendor Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 18:42:05 EST
  Ron, Such punishment is fitting and just and right unto ... Ah, but wait untill after I order the scissors jack! Frank Grunthaner
• Used Paulchen Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
  Mon, 26 May 2003 13:38:47 EDT
  Hi All' Anyone have a good used early style Paulchen Rack with bicycle fittings they would like to part with? Bob Corrales NM
• hydraulic conundrum + parking brake actuator rod
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:12:32 -0400
  ...I've replaced the brake lines, including the T fitting at the rear of the bus. New lines, new T, new nuts. All of...
• Re: Simple change for a Power Steering Rack - 1985 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 16 Mar 2005 05:08:21 EST
  In a message dated 3/16/05 4:11:45 AM, albeeee@MCHSI.COM writes: << the 2 fitting nuts on the rack are extremely...
• Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:15:38 -0700
  ...If anyone can help me select a regulator, hose, fitting adapters, and point me to someone who sells those things online, I would be...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 14:52:37 -0600
  ...one of the CrossOver to Tank Fittings out of the Tank or even Break 1 ~ Those Fittings can be Seen or Felt by Looking...
• Re: KOMBI ON FIRE or A GOOD WAY TO CLEAN THE ENGINE?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 1995 21:03:45 -0500
  ...Mike Wright 68 Camper (Frau Blucher) 82 Westfalia (Die Blaue Reiter) > >>> The small outlet brass pipe or fitting going to a rubber fuel line...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:27:17 -0700
  ...lower grill that > either PREVENTS THE FOGS FROM FITTING FLUSH or PREVENTS THE GRILL FROM FITTING > FLUSH. > > IT WILL NOT FIT. I tried this...