Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 10+: 60 results shown for neck.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Re: windshield fluid reservoir
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 13:54:40 -0800
    ...design? Like the fill neck > can be separated from the tank? Maybe a leak at that union? > > Maybe Bentley shows that detail? > > Maybe I...
  • Re: 1984 vanagon gas tank parts...
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:55:20 -0400
    ...cross over vent tube- part #-251 201147b > > grommet for the filler neck - part # 251 201 139 > > does anyone know if these are available after...
  • Re: Cracked expansion tank
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 28 Feb 1995 12:59:04 -0800 (PST)
    ...I'll check for cracks around the neck of the tube and elsewhere for that matter, but I think it's okay. No obvious...
  • Re: Tranny Jack opinions
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:18:25 -0500
    ...the world.......some of my friends call me a closet red-neck, but really, I'm all over, 'make love not war.'.......and so...
  • Re: LED lamp
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:35:37 -0500
    ...The lamp is > attached to the base with by a 24 inch goose neck . It has about ten, > super-bright LEDs. Reduced under $10...
  • Aux fuel tank update.
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:02:46 -0800
    ...coming along nice! However, I need some suggestions for a filler neck, filler cap system that would work with the larger Diesel pump nozzles...
  • Does gas spill out when you fill your tank?
    Historical mailing list - puzerewski
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 18:02:05 -0500
    ...would come out ( about a cup full or more) the filler neck. I investigated the seals on the expansion tanks along with the white...
  • help! fuel leak @tank 88GL
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
    Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:31:26 -0400
    Hi folks, replaced all the Fuel tank gaskets and related lines today, after having a filler-neck problem for a while. I get it...
  • New Vanagon wheels/ bling-bling
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 22 May 2004 19:50:08 -0600
    ...peace out- chris.. (who remembers when ad-rock from the Beastie Boys used to wear a bus emblem around his neck.. :<) if none of...
  • Doink!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:26:16 -0600
    ...Except for my stiff neck, no one was hurt, and both vehicles drove away under their own steam. Very fortuante. Regards, John Rodgers 88...
  • Re: Specialty light sought
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 6 May 2011 19:00:03 -0500
    ...The lamp is attached to the base with by a 24 inch goose neck . It has about ten, super-bright LEDs. Reduced under $10...
  • Re: fuel filler restrictor
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:10:22 -0500
    ...sure it's going to work. > >TIA > >Mike Remove the filler neck from the van first. Then place it on a block of wood...
  • Re: Friday - yes, another camper option
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:37:20 -0700
    ...2010/09/03/the-a-cero-mobile-home-turns-a-red-neck-into-blue-blood-8-hq-photos/ > > YMMV, > > Mr. BZ-bet they remove...
  • Re: rear hatch struts
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    2 Aug 1994 09:28:52 U
    ...other stuff) and they're OK; like joel said, "buyer beware." Martha, you're up towards their neck of the woods, any opinions? Norman
  • Re: New Jetta Model -Whoosh!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 5 Jun 1999 15:08:57 +0200
    ...Allegedly, VW are out for BMW M3s neck here. The M3 only makes 240 hp in the US, but the Euro car has 321...
  • Re: Fuel tank adventure (long)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 19:34:11 -0700
    ...inside the tank! Got it to come out of >the filler neck hole, and upon inspection, found what >appeared to be a piece of...
  • Re: For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:42:12 -0500
    At 01:37 PM 1/13/2009, Mark A Kippert wrote: >Anybody remember how long it's been since oil came in a can...
  • Re: raised instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 3 Jan 2010 20:49:53 -0800
    ...I too would be crick-necked (6-2). apart from the height, I like the seats :) ab On 3-Jan-10, at 8:47...
  • re: Extra Gas
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 24 Feb 97 20:25:29 CST
    ...comes with a latching lid (like those big military cans) and a detachable steel/flexible pouring spout/neck. Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. Doughnut Gas...
  • Re: fuel tank problems
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 3 May 2000 14:58:12 -0700
    ...Really slow filling can fool this system, as can having the nozzle too far out of the filler neck, but I don't think...
  • [DIESEL]Help Vanagon coolant tank needed badly!
    Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:48:59 EDT
    ...and cap for sale?? Mine has major pitting in the filler neck and the cap is not able to make a sufficient seal and...
  • Re: fresh air vents
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:51:09 -0400
    ...Much >warmer and no cold draft on my neck. Ahh...*those* vents -- they don't close. They're controlled by the bottom lever on...
  • Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again.
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 06:06:46 -0700
    ...in at half-speed. > > > > > >i tried this, listening at the filler neck, and almost got a ear full of >gasoline.. :<( > >chri __________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
  • Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 18:50:40 EST
    In a message dated 12/10/03 6:41:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > In our neck of the woods...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Aug 2007 to 18 Aug 2007 - Special issue (#2007-906)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:42:54 -0700
    ...a few parties at quite a few schools in the that neck of the woods back in the day... Jeff On Aug 18, 2007...
  • Re: New Toys in Town!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:32:14 EST
    ...COMCAST.NET writes: > Body work must be really cheap in Chris' neck of the woods? > > I figure matching the paint will be $200 in...
  • Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
    Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
    Fri, 8 Aug 2003 19:47:38 -0400
    ...vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again...... > > ok..yesterday i took a lister's advice and swapped out the filler neck > on my...
  • Re: Vanagondalism
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:32:59 -0800
    ...cut) my fuel filler neck > > hose. > > So I know I need to replace my gas cap and fuel filler > > neck hose, but what else...
  • Re: site updated at diesel's garage
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:01:54 -0800
    It may be the angle but it looks like ol' Darth's neck is way too long. Or maybe he's just excited. Guess...
  • Re: Olberman link (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Thu, 5 Jul 2007 07:35:52 -0600
    ...It literally raised the hair on >> my neck with the fervor and clarity of his call for action and why. >> >
  • How-to remove and replace the gas tank and lines/seals
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:27:18 EDT
    ...Pop the small line that hooks to the filler neck (overflow line) out of the tank. 8. Unscrew the three screws that fasten the...
  • Re: windshield fluid reservoir
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 5 Jan 2013 17:03:02 -0800
    ...design? Like the fill neck >>> can be separated from the tank? Maybe a leak at that union? >>> >>> Maybe Bentley shows that detail? >>> >>> Maybe I...
  • Re: drag race in boulder
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:13:37 -0700
    ...he seemed to do the same, so we were >> > neck and neck until we got to pearl and i had to turn left. i...
  • Reminder / HeadsUp
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:40:17 -0600
    ...Folks, there could be marvelous Aerial Activity to help with Your Neck Exercises or bring a Chaise Lounge or a comfy ground cloth (weather...
  • Re: fuel tank sizes
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 08:34:13 -0100
    ...The main difference was the fuel filler neck inlet, so either could probably be used if you also had the ancilliary parts from that...
  • Re: Dash-mount oscillating fans
    Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
    Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:09:32 -0600
    ...It blows on my neck to keep me cool in the '82 and can be rotated up to blow out the pop-top window...
  • Re: Blinkers - clear, smoke, and stock
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:22:59 -0700
    ...In my neck of the woods that look tends to go along with ridiculously low profile tires on giant chrome finish spoke wheels, dangerously...
  • Re: early experience of the garage
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:48:57 -0600
    ...Siphon-Transmitted-Defects are a serious problem in older cars, and usually begin with gas tanks or gas filler necks. at present, there is...
  • Gas Tank is In!!(long)
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
    ...Next nightmare was pushing in the filler neck back in to the tank. My filler neck has a plastic ball check valve on it...
  • Re: FUEL TANK
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:10:24 -0600
    ...Is that doable your way? Also filler neck seal. > > > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 7:26 AM Mbob1950 <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> I...
  • Re: Friday - yes, another camper option
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:20 -0700
    ...2010/09/03/the-a-cero-mobile-home-turns-a-red-neck-into-blue-blood-8-hq-photos/ > > Y > I saw a Prevost or...
  • Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
    Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
    Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:22:58 -0800
    ...the sudden I noticed gas > spilling out from underneath the filler neck. > > I had a peek down there and it seems like the vent...
  • Re: locking gas cap
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:20:26 -0400
    ...fact that it's much harder to align to the filler neck than the original- I managed to lose one that evidently didn't...
  • 91 Wheel covers and Blizzacks
    Historical mailing list - Eric Thompson
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:33:56 EST
    ...I received some head and neck injurys but I am sure that in any other van I would be dead. So I did the...
  • [NVC] - Canon G2 Digital Camera
    Historical mailing list - Monty
    Tue, 11 May 2004 12:44:36 -0600
    ...The package includes all manuals, software, 32 mb memory, lens cap with strap, neck strap, battery, cables, Canon PSC2000 leather case, box, and packaging...
  • Re: exhaust gas into coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:50:00 -0800
    ...Maybe put compressed air on > each in turn and see which one makes coolant rise in the neck of the > opened pressure bottle? That...
  • Thanks for replies re: used Vanagon parts
    Historical mailing list - Douglas Taylor
    Thu, 24 Jun 1999 23:07:14 -0400
    Just a quick word of gratitude for all who responded regarding used parts in my neck of the woods (which have all been cleared...
  • Tranny transit request
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:48:13 -0400
    ...What I am looking for is someone from that neck of the woods who would be willing to bring the transmission the rest of...
  • Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:51:47 -0700
    ...04 AM 12/28/2011, Karl Wolz wrote: >> Dunno bout your neck of the woods, but here in AZ five or eight year old...
  • Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Mon, 12 May 2003 10:49:47 -0400
    ...But, the general concensus was that it would work to install the Synchro tank but you'd either need a separate filler neck at...
  • Re: Dehydrated Kid, was landscaping with VW's
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:19:43 -0500
    ...temperatures in a closed up Van, (sorry Kid Bus) in that neck of the woods. I live in Southwest Louisiana and the outside temp...
  • Re: exhaust gasket advice?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 2 Apr 1999 14:40:25 -0800
    ...I just had the same problem just last month, and it turned out to be a crack in the neck of the cat which...
  • Re: discharging AC
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:01:47 EST
    ...It all depends on who you believe, a bunch of pencil-necked geek scientists or Rush Limbaugh. Nowadays, most HVAC types are keen on...
  • Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:59:25 -0400
    ...Pressure Equalization Tube [1] 251 201 147 B $25.25 Grommets for pressure eq tube and filler neck small tube [3]: N 901 004...
  • Re: fill up overfill
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 02:07:11 -0500
    ...Apparently the Syncros have a LARGE filler neck which is lacking on the non-Syncros. Whatever it is, the extra gas capacity is a...
  • Redline MT90, wow!
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:13:52 EST
    ...I have enough left over for one more transfusion if someone in my neck of the woods has been thinking of doing the same...
  • Re: Blown hose
    Historical mailing list - Boroko
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 02:21:55 -0700
    ...the systems fit together. > > I had to remove the oil filler neck in order to remove this darned hose, > which means that I had...
  • Re: drag race in CANADA EH!
    Historical mailing list - Denmiester
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:45:03 -0400
    ...he seemed to do the same, so we were >> neck and neck until we got to pearl >> > >
  • Re: upgrading 86-up headlights
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jul 1996 20:10:19 -0700
    ...t hold them on too long or you'll Sunburn their neck! Thought I'd throw the H4 out ther and see what comes...
  • Re: How many syncro multivans were made? I have one, wh...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Wed, 2 Jun 1999 02:12:24 EDT
    ...Those damm rubber neckers give me the stare downs. Poor me. See ya, Michael. 87 syncro 87 quattro.