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• Re: Help - 84 Westy inside sliding door handle screw
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:14:10 -0800
  >I lost the screw which holds the interior handle for the sliding >door on. I will just go to the hardware store to buy...
• Re: door panel pain
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 18:43:23 -0700
  ...screws with > the little formed chrome washers. >> > > On page 1234 of a book entitled "Everything Has a Name", I found this: > Chrome screws with...
• RE: Bolt extraction (Easy-outs work?)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 09:00:04 -0800 (PST)
  ...Drilled out the screw a bit, in with the easy-out, out with the screw (with liberal application of liquid wrench and patience). Maybe...
• Re: sliding door cover plate-baywindows
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:29:43 -0500
  ...It's held in place by two screws. My question is, >after these 2 screws are off, how do you remove this plate? >There...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:44:56 -0700
  hi , I was gonna pull a screw out of a vanagon .. and of 14 or so vanagons that are here. they are all hinged...
• Driver's side handle success and related request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Jan 2024 17:31:03 -0500
  ...It used a number 12 screw and a number 8. Stock used two number 12. So what are the most common screw sizes on...
• Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 22:37:11 -0700
  ...They come in different sizes so bring your screws. The fasteners you are describing are simply hex-head screws. They sell bit kits which...
• Re: window crack handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:45:11 -0400
  ...The idea is to lift the plastic slightly up of the metal, then swing it parallel to the metal to get at the screw...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:15:17 -0700
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had > screw in top and bottom. > > know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• stuff for the cost of postage
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:43:15 -0700
  ...brown) *four coathooks with screws (white) *one map pocket with some cracking in two or three screw posts, with screws and washers (dark brown...
• Re: Help - 84 Westy inside
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  17 Nov 1995 14:37:21 -0800
  ...11/17/95 >I lost the screw which holds the interior handle for the sliding > >door on. Put a dot of locktite on the...
• Another side window question
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 11:34:39 EDT
  ...I understand you need one of those "dog leg" screw drivers to tighten the screw. Phillips or slotted? Seems like it must require a...
• Curtain behind wardrobe >>>>> Set Free
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:34:42 -0800
  ...a really long skinny Philips screw driver ... maybe a 6"-8" shaft ..... will help removing the first screw behind the overhead shelf. Now I...
• Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 21:28:50 -0700
  ...This divot > > would allow the stop screw to compress my 0.076 mm feeler gauge a little > > and leave a dent. > > > > The idle stop...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:05:10 -0500
  ...I am going to drill a small hole into the plastic broken bleeder screw. Then I am going to gently drive a square cement...
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 8 May 2003 12:15:14 -0400
  << Personally I like the new screw-top oil quarts a lot better than the old paper-and-tin "stab it with a screwdriver and...
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 06:23:43 -0500
  ...I found the two plastic screws did not want to come out. They were then drilled and picked out. Once they were out of...
• Chin spoiler attachment
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 11:10:39 -0500
  ...The threaded inserts that are press-fitted into the sheet metal spun loose as I tightened the screws. This makes it impossible to completely...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:10:26 -0500
  ...inside door panel materials? > In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Westy also used screws w...
• Re: Bleeding clutch??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 12:04:28 -0400
  ...box wrench, WD-40/penetrating oil, some plastic tubing to slip over the bleed screw and a small pop bottle. Soak the screw, scrape...
• Easy way to adjust slider window latch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:54:26 -0400
  ...I had mentioned having a flat head screw driver bent on two sides that allowed for the access to the screw under the latch...
• Throttle valve switch, checking/adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 12:18:46 -0700
  ...What isn't getting through my thick skull is the feeler gauge adjustment screw stuff. By loosening screw 2 and adjusting screw 3 I...
• coolant pressure guage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:44:02 -0700
  how about "T"-ing into the cooling system at the bleeder screw on the radiator? Is the bleeder screw a National Pipe Thread or...
• Re: Adjustable armrests
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 02:11:06 EST
  ...Either that or unscrew the two screws holding that pivot assembly. The screws are usually Allen head. BenT San Francisco
• Plastic Screw Caps/Covers in Brown & White.
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 08:33:36 -0800
  Folks, Looking for a bunch of those interior Plastic Screw Caps/Covers in Brown & White. Would prefer to purchase new ..... but would of course...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:02:45 -0400
  >Can anyone tell me a good source for an 8 mm internal 12 point driver >for the 12 point cap screws (Porsche) for the...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:59:16 -0700
  ...The screws go into threaded inserts, these are not sheet-metal thread-cutting or thread-rolling screws. Stock, or not? The cover over the...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:04:48 -0800
  Scott D Foss wrote: > Dan, > > of course by now you know you can undo the outer CV joint screws in place > with an extension...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 May 2005 09:29:33 -0600
  ...I'd also recommend getting a rechargeable screw driver. I used a Black/Decker and it saved a lot of time and made the...
• Re: Stripped bleeder bolt!
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 02:28:30 +0500
  ...so when you need to bleed, you can open the valve and close it easily, instead of having to screw a screw into a...
• Re: heads up on vanagon jack
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:50:52 -0600
  On 7/24/05 1:28 PM, "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > The screw type jack in the vanagon seems like it > should...
• Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:13:06 -0700
  ...Some cranks had a #2 phillips screw, some had a torx screw and a few had allen screws, so take a selection of tools...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:33:17 -0500
  ...I bought some large stainless screws which fit the openings into which the retainers are supposed to fit, and screwed 'er down tight. Works...
• Re: Seatbelt Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:22 -0500
  ...They aren't what you would use on a production line to drive 10,000 screws a day, but for the occasional weird screw...
• HELP! Exhaust screw fell outHELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 96 16:01:14 EDT
  hey now, well, on the way to work the exhaust screw on cylinder #3 came out again. it's happened before but i managed...
• Re: door panel pain
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:05:12 -0500
  ...In addition to being a little higher quality, they have a small flat edge to spread the screw load out without cutting into the...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:28:42 -0700
  ...I'll have to >>drill out those screws when *I* want to remove the grille, but that's >>pretty simple. -=-=-=- >How about a small...
• Re: uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 11:52:52 -0500
  ...I also still have a few rear heater cores for $70 and they come with a new bleeder screw. You should check the lower...
• Re: Canvas replacement 1990 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 May 2015 18:49:21 -0700
  ...https://vimeo.com/12165017 You can use a screwdriver, but I recommend this tool with a #1 Phillips bit since there are a lot...
• pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:17:35 -0500
  ...When I put in new long block in 2003, engine ran fine with idle screw 1/2-turn CCW and throttle body used with...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:09:15 -0500
  If you don't know what you're doing tightening that screw too much is an easy way to burn the tranny up and...
• Rear seat belt, add-on
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:29:48 +0200
  ...803 019 811 B Screw DM 2.65 271 857 767 Spacer DM 3.35 N 010 240 16 Screw DM 1.11 N...
• Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:44:22 -0500
  ...My fix was that the little hook on the door was not aligned with the receptical slot as the screws holding the recepticle were...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:40:33 -0600
  I was pretty happy with a fix I did using a stick of gas tank leak stopper putty, and drilling it for the screws...
• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 05:31:48 -0400
  > > Those screw holes can get wallowed out. Those tiny screws are entirely insufficient for pulling the pieces into alignment. They're basically to keep...
• Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:19:27 -0700
  That's the first screwdriver I reach for for any small task. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Feb 28, 2014, at...
• oil pressure relief valve
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 17:26:44 +0200
  For my 80 camper I used my largest screw driver bit inserted in the right socket driven with a torque wrench. All that I...
• Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:02:13 -0400
  Are the brown and the white caps for the cabinet screws still available from VW dealers ..... or elsewhere? My nearest VW dealer is 120...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:50:02 -0500
  ...One being > the idle speed adjusting screw.Through the archives, someone had suggested > turning the idle screw in to cut the idle surging out...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:00:38 -0500
  ...I may end up getting two as my driver’s side is ok but showing some char cracks in the screw area plastic. I...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:08:36 EDT
  In a message dated 6/5/05 6:33:20 PM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << double wrap aircraft screw clamps. >> rrecardo, Are these also...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 20:48:56 -0700
  ...Of course you will need to return the adjusting screws to their original position. Mark wayout wrote: >OK folks who have done their own...
• Re: IDLE STABILIZER ???
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 18:02:26 EDT
  ...You idle problem may only be that the idle adjustment screw (that really big slotted screw on your air intake) needs some adjustment. However...
• uh oh ! rear heater bleeder screw broke off.
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:07:11 -0800
  ...an extra valve with a bleeder screw.Havent checked yet.Maybe a valve without a bleeder screw I have.Anyway, does anyone know the...
• Re: '91 GL Campmobile
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:29:58 -0600
  ...just > drain the oil, take out the port screw, and replace the gasket on that > screw? Is the gasket a crushable gasket like on...
• Re: Removing ECU Difficulties
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 15 May 1999 13:31:54 -0400
  ...the >screws that attach the mounting assembly, but the A/C hose basically >prevents access to one of the bolts. > >There are screws that...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:27:41 -0400
  ...Mike Michael Diehr wrote: > hooked up my timing light and played with the AFM idle CO bypass > adjuster screw -- it was about 1/2...
• Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 00:48:56 EDT
  ...I just coat the screws with WD40 before screwing them into the epoxy filled screw holes. When the epoxy has set, they are readily...
• Re: Getting a handle on Idle problems..
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 09:58:26 -0700
  (Idle screw info below) and my troubleshooting of idle adjustment using the big set screw only. I know for one thing on my 85...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 7 Mar 2015 11:37:57 -0500
  ...First, > I cut a deeper slot for the screwdriver. When using my big screwdriver, > part of the screw head broke off so I carefully...