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• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 21:23:26 -0700
  ...crank > > came off in > > my hand!! > > > > It is brown with chrome inserts. Can I put it back on? I haven't > > checked yet > > in...
• Re: Magnets
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 14:26:16 -0500
  ...are being marketed to people > to use as bed mattresses, shoe inserts, therapeutic devices etc etc > etc.< > > > > I have personally used strong magnets on...
• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 08:30:25 -0800
  Yes, but use some stainless rod, welding rod, 1/8" thick or so and try and copy the grate inserts Mike Ray found(I...
• Re: Michelin's new tire designs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 20:54:47 -0800
  ...how'er ya gonna make the rear tires more able to carry that load ? Stuff 'rubber inserts' into them to make them able to...
• Re: 2-week wait on a diesel water hose?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 08:47:30 -0700
  ...07:52 AM 09/16/2003, you wrote: > And the brass inserts in the ends of the long plastic coolant pipes, >> and the H2O...
• Re: Coolant pipe end repair
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:23:11 -0700
  ...I was building a van on a budget and found some real nice tubes , still white ,not yellowed with perfect non rusted inserts . A...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 06:44:26 -0700
  ...The inside handle inserts should have removed more gingerly. Visor clips are in the sun all the time. When the driver was surprised by...
• FW: RE: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:47:27 -0600
  ...they need to be resealed at connecting ends with proper steel inserts and good clamps, hoses must be in good condition. I'd say...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 May 2015 13:52:15 -0700
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >> letter drill S. >> >> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• so a... /f
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 1996 13:47:05 -0700
  ...The bartender carefully fills a glass, making amost no foam, then gently inserts four straws and serves it to the vana-goner. "75!" says...
• Re: Paint color for Westy stove brown
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:27:29 -0400
  ...I have made up some inserts > in brown and gray that go right over the indented area in the panel. > > Jim > > On Mon, Jul...
• Re: Speaking of dashes
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:54:07 -0600
  ...right hand side through the raised >> worthless >> shelf for cup holder inserts. Has anyone done this? Does anyone have >> any >> advice? >> >> Also, has anyone...
• Re: For the stove, I promised Mrs Squirrel . . .
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:57:53 -0700
  ...RAlanen@aol.com Frank has a local machinist who occasional turns out a few neat VW Logo Burner Inserts. Last I head Frank was...
• Re: Oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:36:59 -0700
  ...The inserts maybe be available for the stock 14x1.5 plug. But since I needed it immediately, I went w/ the spark plug kit...
• Re: Syncro starter repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:13:40 -0800
  ...The 4:30 end of the hole is larger diameter so the roll pin inserts there easily. But the shift linkage restricts access to...
• Re: wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:49:56 EST
  ...it was black > vinyl w/ > charcoal velour inserts.. these vans had black carpet too. > > anyway i am looking for the rear bench from one...
• Thanks for the Good Tips wasLittle VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:40:18 -0800
  ...BTW, as for the two items I've been trying to find, Riv Nuts (try searching on threaded inserts also) McMaster-Carr provided the...
• Help,Remote isolation PSI Sending Unit,VDO Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 17:16:53 -0600
  ...drill out the end (where a 1/2 or1/4 drive inserts) and pass the rubber line through it and tighten up the nut...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:23:20 -0800
  ...end but have not > been able to find the correctly threaded inserts. How have others > attached these mirrors? I have sent an email to...
• Re: Defective Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:52:59 -0400
  ...The part that inserts in the upper control arm and > is held on by 2 allen bolts is not properly machined. This prevents it...
• Re: Syncro bought
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:43:10 -0400
  ...no vent windows, no tach (well, I added one), gray all-vinyl trim panels (no cloth inserts), and a tweedy gray/red/blue/black...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:52:49 -0800
  ...The inside handle inserts should have removed more gingerly. Visor clips are in the sun all the time. When the driver was surprised by...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:17:24 -0600
  ...or stove. > > I was about to suggest getting the grate-covers/inserts that Frank Condelli used to sell but he apparently lost his supplier...
• Re: Odometer/speedometer inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 02:22:41 -0700
  ...peg end that started wearing itself a round hole where it inserts, so it wasn't really turning fully with each turn.) Had a...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:20:14 EDT
  ...through - you're SOL if it's there); replace the rubber inserts, pre-position the crossover tube ass'y, re-raise the tank replacing...
• Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 26 May 1999 16:55:19 +0200
  ...Second, the interior (it was a GL) was so luxurious, with velour inserts on the door panels. Third, I noticed the flue cover, or...
• Re: Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 08:28:20 -0800
  ...Is it time for a rebuild yet? Jerry at NW Con Rod in Seattle welds these cases and inserts Helicoils to fix problems like...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:52:24 -0400
  ...I have seen photo's and a write up that > involved stack headrests and inserts plus some pipe and bracketry but can't > find...
• Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:15:50 -0500
  ...If it hasn't been mentioned, Aircooled.net rents the kit for $25 plu the cost of inserts you request. The tool kit retails...
• Re: Porsche 944 Motor & transmission in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:00:18 -0600
  ...Next I removed the threaded inserts from the chrome bumper. Not having any metric drill bits, of course I made the holes too big...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 3 May 2010 08:02:01 -0500
  ...hello Roland there are a bunch of different plug inserts out there. They all work about the same. no compresion loss if installed correctly...
• Re: Audi wheels!![long]
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 23:24:02 -0400
  ...FWD vw's and all front drive cars should have hub concentric alloys (or inserts therein) or wheels in general for proper balance and...
• Re: rear valence trim?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 22:17:45 -0700
  I think you are thinking of the threaded inserts that are for the muffler heat shield. I think he is talking about holes in...
• Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 May 2010 13:00:20 -0700
  ...Advertising that inserts itself into everyday life..Obnoxious. For example: When you travel across the US, some states do not allow billboards and then...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 12:55:29 EST
  ...New flaps were found (orange silicone disc inserts), all the heater boxes were sealed and all the joints were sealed and a thermostat was...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:07:39 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/page_494_293/fuel-tank-reseal-kit-b What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the...
• Re: Exhaust Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 06:16:19 EDT
  ...The fibre doughnut gaskets are readily available and any FLAPS and any muffler shop can cut and install the inserts for you. The bolts...
• WTB: Black interior parts (Re: Is a black interior common??)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 16:22:35 -0400
  ...I also forgot to mention I'm trying to locate door panels for the same interior - all-black, all-vinyl - no cloth inserts. Thanks...
• Re: Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 23:22:36 -0600
  ...crank >> came off in >> my hand!! >> >> It is brown with chrome inserts. Can I put it back on? I haven't >> checked yet >> in...
• Fw: 85 westy doorpanels ...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:38:49 -0700
  ...have tan front doorpanels...yes..&nbsp; but they dont have velour inserts<BR><BR>chris<BR>parting out 15+ vanagons and campers<BR>good...
• OT: Roof Mounting GPS
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:25:51 -0600
  ...This antenna is just an enclosed plastic box, with a serial port connection, about 3X2 inches, with four threaded inserts that I guess are...
• Bosch injection fittings was: '81 Air cooled fuel injection control unit cable
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 08:52:44 -0800
  ...Definatly not the $19.95 reduced to $9.95 cheese kits you see on the Whitney and Harbor Freight loss leader inserts. T.P...
• Re: Where is the water comming from
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:41:36 EST
  ...seal with a late model one that never had the trim inserts. chris ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about...
• Re: Transaxle mount, possible source A1 chassis?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 21:11:35 -0700
  ...You can get polyurethane inserts for the A1 mounts as well, if you REALLY want to firm things up. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:45:43 -0400
  ...and the splined end of the output shaft (the bit that > inserts into the splined sleeve, which also fits onto the drive pinion.) > > The...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 07:54:01 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Jun 11, 2017, at 10:25 PM, Peter Kote <pkote@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > I'm most interested in the LED inserts available...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Jun 2017 07:44:14 -0700
  ...There also LED inserts available to drop in to our rectangular lamps including the H3 for the driving lights. I have experimented with a...
• Re: Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 14:23:24 EST
  ...This only applies to spacer inserts (stud goes through wheel then spacer then into thread retainer). For wheel adaptors (stud threads into adaptor which...
• Re: Paint color for Westy stove brown
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:17:33 -0500
  ...I have made up some inserts > in brown and gray that go right over the indented area in the panel. > > Jim > > On Mon, Jul...
• Re: oil drain plug repair
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  09 May 1995 19:19:19 GMT
  ...14 mm X 1.5 mm $77.00 comes with 6 inserts >>9/16 drill bit $16 >>new drain plug $5 >>a couple comments...
• Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:23:28 -0600
  ...Go Westy has a kit of mechanical retainers to > hold those inserts in place, but they're made specifically for the > four ends of...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 13:34:51 -0700
  ...they are 13mm nuts > with what look like wound spring steel inserts inside them. similar to > what a helicoil looks like. if these are...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 05:08:18 -0800
  ...The inside handle inserts should > have removed more gingerly. Visor clips are in the sun all the time. > When the driver was surprised by...
• Re: Synthetic oil (Revisited -- Briefly)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 12:40:38 -0500
  ...Thats why inserts are placed in tubes to rotate or mix the oil. This is often called a skin effect. Flat plate coolers such...
• Re: Splittie Reduction Box Trauma
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:17:05 -0500
  ...My solution was to disassemble it down to >the swing tube, take it to a machine shop and have them put thread >inserts into...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 13:14:08 -0700
  ...and clean, just be very > careful if you remove the brass inserts, and make a note which slots > they go in. > > > > On Jul 7...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:51:46 -0600
  ...inline) > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > cab window vent inserts > VW logo stove grill inserts > propane tank gauge > > Please let me know, > Chris > > On...
• Re: Under Floor Battery Tray
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:03:38 -0700
  ...He inserts a relatively short stretch of two parallel wires, one to carry the bulk of the current, and a smaller parallel wire which...
• Re: coolant leak repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:26:01 +0000
  ...replacing with stainless.  But GoWesty has a > repair kit with brass inserts for the hoses that is claimed on the GoWesty > web site to...
• Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 09:49:28 -0900
  A comment about Frank Condelli grill inserts: I installed a set of those, and they only look as pretty as what's in the...