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• Re: Looking for Special Camping Utensil
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:14:29 -0700
  ...Around 1990 when >>> in Alaska I bought an injection molded plastic two-flap pistol-grip fly >>> swatter. There were two flaps mounted on a...
• Re: FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 16 May 2007 11:36:35 -0500
  ...while, and then some kinda attitude or just a 'blank stare".. FLAPS, my patootie! uh, there IS another F-word that fits those types...
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:29:18 -0600
  ...It feels pretty thin and worn. >> >> Also the pin sticking out of the mud flap only comes out about a quarter of a inch...
• Re: Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 19:42:26 EST
  ...But does anyone else have any nifty things they've done, or know of an aftermarket flap that would fit in the correct place...
• Re: 1980 Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 07:09:31 -0700
  ...I removed it and simply let the cooling flaps spring back to their default position. Stan, if I read your e-mail correctly it...
• Re: anybody used these Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:40:15 -0700
  On 9/11/07, Wesley Pegden <wes@cs.uchicago.edu> wrote: > > Anybody tried "generic" mud flaps like these: > > http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 18:00:24 -0800
  ...Most battery places like Sears, FLAPs, etc. have charts that will tell you what will fit. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Steve Sullivan <Steve@NORTHWESTWATCH...
• FS 80-83 Aior Cooled Heater Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:42:18 -0500
  I've got an assortment of Heater Flapper valves. All are pretty much rust free and from Texas Vans. Let me know what you...
• Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:40:59 -0500
  If the flaps need to fully open in cool weather, then the engine must be overheating in warm or hot weather. The thermostat will...
• Re: [WetWesties] Brake lights don't work
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:38:33 -0800
  ...Good thing they are stocked at > most FLAPS. Intersting thing is some FLAPS were charging $15.00 for the > part, and others $5.00...
• Re: frosted windows at the edges in -15 to -5C real hard to
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:18:05 -0800
  ...The flaps are about 1" inside the vents. I used standard foam weatherstripping to replace the old VW foam.
• Re: mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:46:39 -0800
  ...The clips to hold the mud flaps on suck. I made some clips out of some channel (shape of U) and then tapped a...
• Re: 12v Fan for fridge interior
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 16 May 2008 06:37:49 EDT
  ...The flap outside does not seal completely, so if you choose to put a fan there, you may want to redesign the flap, too...
• Re: '81 thermostat necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:30:00 -0400
  ...Some have said to just wire the flappers open. The guy at >>> VW said to just remove the flappers completely.<< >>> >>>Some people agree and...
• FLAPS LED taillights
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:58:58 -0700
  I was at my FLAPS this weekend (getting Mobile 1) and saw they have LED taillights ("off road use only") that fit into normal...
• Re: SA mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 4 May 2006 08:30:38 -0700
  ...102A, BCW 821 801) including some other bits; i think the flaps are the 813, 824, 833B, and 834B numbers. this is as of...
• Re: mud flap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:29:53 -0400
  ...with no drilling of holes? There are two styles of mud flaps. The South African ones Jim Felder mentioned clip on: http://www.busdepot...
• Re: Beck/Arnley ball joints
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:21:27 -0400
  ...Normally I would not deal with a FLAPS, especially since I am replacing a failed ball FLAPS ball joint after less than 30k. But...
• Westy Tent
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 01:08:04 -0600
  ...Terrence has approriated another factory tent----- Here's what;s wrong with it---- The two poles that hold up the flap are missing, and...
• Re: Just Kampers Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Urban
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 07:50:02 -0600
  E-mail: sale@justkampers.co.uk Web site: www.justkampers.co.uk
• problem solved (for now)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 23 Jan 97 16:14:02 EST
  Hey all, Well, I managed to sort of fix my broken air flap return spring. I broke it this morning. At the suggestion of...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:57:43 -0700
  ...Mud flaps My Syncro has clear plastic film covering the rear wheel arches, but no black screw-on splash guards. Anyone else out there...
• Re: dont ever take your honeymoon in a vanagon camper...
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:23:53 -0800
  ...I had to duct tape the bra to the door to eliminate flapping in the wind.. The manufacturer has since repaired the bra and...
• Shipping tiny parts: van cafe made it right, pretty much
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:18:34 -0600
  ...The tiny parts were to ship at a ridiculous price that was higher than the cost for shipping the heavy rubber flap in its...
• Re: oil filter removal tool
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:17:20 -0500
  My FLAPS sells them for about $4.95. They come in many different shapes to match the various filters on the market. Bring your...
• Re: ivory touchup paint
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 May 2004 12:43:29 EDT
  ...get it at your local FLAPS who sells Duplicolor paints in 5oz cans. (Autozone, Walmart, National Auto, etc) also can be found at www...
• Mudflaps for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Sat, 31 May 2008 02:50:31 +0000
  ...It appears that it had a flap riveted in there before but has since disappeared. ANyone else have this funky mudflap? I was looking...
• Re: Is it open-cell foam if it doesn't say closed-cell? (heater flap material)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:38:27 -0500
  ...All the flaps need soft (compliant) foam. The free-swinging ones IMO don't need any at all; the original stuff was extremely thin...
• Re: Behind the reefer - a clever fan mod
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 14:47:08 -0700
  ...I thought this part could use a >little more refinement....perhaps some kind of a little arm added to the >inside of the flap...
• Fuel filler tube issues
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 10:20:36 -0400
  ...Now the filler hole has the inner flap that the gas pump nozzle enters when filling. As I look for a new one, all...
• Re: mud flap options
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:11:51 -0500
  ...m curious to know what, if anything, people choose for mud-flap > replacement. They don't seem cheap at between $150-200 for a...
• Too Much Heat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 May 1999 09:03:47 -0400
  Mechanic #2 confirms that flaps on heat exchangers were tied in the open position, and cables were missing. He closed them up, so now...
• Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:14:52 -0600
  I am celebrating ten years of westy ownership by installing the left front mud flap that protects the propane equipment. I got a really...
• Re: Mud Flap replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:33:09 -0700
  ...alistair On 18-Apr-11, at 12:01 PM, Rob wrote: > My '84 Westy's mud flap on the right side (pass side) lower...
• Re: Rear Hatch struts
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 23:14:46 -0700
  The brand "Strong Arm" (which is sold at Big A flaps in the NE) makes prefectly good hatch struts specifically Vanagons at about $25...
• Thermostat???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 20:36:59 -0400
  ...I'd like to NOT install it at all and wire the cooling flaps into an "always open" position. I'm taking out the...
• Thermostat for 2.0 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 22:19:51 -0800
  ...I need everything flappers , rods, cable, thermostat. I've been driving around with no problems... at this point. My lube oil temperature stays around...
• Re: Where can I get new fuel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 07:54:10 -0700
  My VW/Import FLAPS have them as do the on-line outlets like BusDepot. Some of the larger chains might have them, but they...
• Re: Left Front OE Mudflaps, any for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:50:03 -0400
  ...im looking for one as well... > > > > chris > > Ditto moi-After the VW dealer broke my og flap partially off putting it on > the rack...
• Re: A small part request
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 28 Dec 2022 02:53:33 -0500
  Check Ace Hardware and FLAPS. Both are likely to have what you need.
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:40:19 EST
  ron, is there a pic of these Just Kampers mudflaps on your website? chris
• for sale: exterior westy water tank outlet w/ key
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 00:05:33 EST
  good flap, no cracks, with key. black. $30 chris
• Re: DPO's cablemania
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:05:18 -0800
  There are 2 cables from dash to rear that control the heat flaps in the heater boxes at engine. They terminated at the dash...
• Re: Plugs, gas cap, stuff, etc...
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 09:25:48 -0500
  ...The FLAPS will be useful for a few things but not many in my experience. It helps to have them look it up under...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 06:13:05 EST
  ...Another option I though of since is to use a micro switch on the flap so that when the flap is opened the fan...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:14:14 -0600
  ...At this napa flaps let me use the internet I found a gasket seal kit offered for$19.95 at top quality parts at...
• Re: Also Cheap Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 02:15:52 -0700
  ...Also Cheap Mud Flaps In a message dated 7/16/02 10:06:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US writes...
• Re: Wind Noises 'round the doors
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 15:56:57 -0600
  ...That is to say, the "U" of the channel has a flap on each side to seal the glass, and mine was broken. Replacing...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jan 2013 to 27 Jan 2013 (#2013-51)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:21:12 -0700
  Exactly, they are what hold in the lower flap shaft. Two of those and two of these : Bearing plate, RH, lower vent flap, 251...
• Re: VW obscene parts pricing
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:49:02 -0500
  ...I asked him what the difference was between the FLAPS brake pads and the dealer brake pads - in other words why should I buy...
• Re: vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:28:24 -0400
  ...I realize that the our WBXs don't pump down to 10^-6 torr, but the "vacuum" tubing at the FLAPS here in Middle...
• Re: Pop Up window screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:21:35 +0000
  ...I simply want to purchase a replacement > screen and canvas flap to sew into the opening where the existing > screen/flap is. Any suggestions...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:27:23 -0500
  ...Just one in each flap through the fender lip. Had to when I gave the front passenger> From what I've read, it looks...
• Re: Mud Flaps, generic or otherwise? Sugestions
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:16:47 -0500
  ...Hello Volks, > > Any one have a line on some generic mud flaps that would fit the vanagons? > I > need the instrumental part here to...
• Mud Flaps for Westy (84)
  Historical mailing list - David Bartolini
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 09:36:55 -0400
  I would like a source for rear mudflaps for my suitcase. Suggestions please. Davidb
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:26:21 -0400
  ...I see the anti-drainback flap now on the W719/5, after David described its location a little more for me. But I just...
• Re: Cold air in winter
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 10:40:52 -0800
  Clarence, It sounds like your vent flaps that control the incoming air to the heater unit are possibly out of adjustment or the foam...
• Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:51:14 -0400
  ...There is a rubber flap that > seals this rear vent unless pressure allows air to leave, then the flap can > move outwards (to allow...
• Re: Diesel injection pump leaking
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:11:08 -0600
  At this napa flaps let me use the internet I found a gasket seal kit offered for$19.95 at top quality parts at...
• Re: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:03:04 -0500
  At 01:32 PM 12/1/2010, Alistair Bell wrote: >with the low forces applied to close the various flaps. Open cell >foam was...