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• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:04:11 -0700
  ...Underneath the front of the face are >> 3 small Phillips screws. Pull the bottom out and push the face plate up. >> There is normally...
• Re: what's under the tunnel
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:37:38 +1100
  ...It attaches to the front heater assembly and is fastened into place by a number of screws and a metal angle at the rear...
• Re: Westfalia pop top screws
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:16:16 -0700
  ...Westfalia pop top screws > > Hello All - > > Getting some overdue work done on my '82 Westfalia . > > Who sells the original slotted screws for the pop...
• Re: Odometer stopped
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 20:53:45 -0300
  ...Be VERY careful when replacing these screws and the plastic may crack! Disconnect the speedo (mine just slides out) take out the switches (squeeze...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:35:54 -0400
  ...So I really need several rusty screws that I can keep and wont be missed. I have made about 50 or 60 phone calls...
• Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:02:16 -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: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700
  ...Use plastic cups to capture the 8 million screws that come out. Upper screws are different from the lower screws. Mark the metal strips...
• Initial tappet adjustment/valves
  Historical mailing list - Alex Justice
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:33:15 -0700
  ...When I put the rocker arm assembly back on, I didn't adjust the screws over each valve. The van ran fine for several...
• Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:17:50 -0400
  I understand the problem.Really I do.Not only with Vanagon screws,but with anything you folks want to buy from us.Most of...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Apr 2021 19:11:02 -0400
  ...On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 5:04 PM Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote: > And those screws are usually the problem. The seat...
• Table repair (report)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:21:55 -0700
  ...The screws stripped out. It appeared this had happened before. There were 8 holes chewed out by stripped screws. Since there were dents/scratches...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:47:49 -0700
  ...These are the square things the screws were screwed into. The screws make them expand behind the holes they are pushed into. Mark Marla...
• Re: needed: source for *tiny* screws
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:12:49 -0800
  ...These look to be #2 wood screws, however >> the head is REALLY small (like 3mm max). > > 3mm is .118", a #0 screw (machine or...
• Re: removing gas tank
  Historical mailing list - LKY
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:48:47 -0400
  Christopher, Remove the gas cap and you will find 3 screws. Remove these three screws and you should be able to remove the filler...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal Attachment?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 23:46:41 -0500
  ...You can always change the sheetmetal screws to Max's detail when the weather is nicer? On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 11:05...
• To "The Clanger" Van somewhere in Oregon---A Possible Cure!
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 08:34:40 -0400
  ...The clanging? The installer the week before chose not to reinstall one of the sheet metal screws that hold this metal baffle in place...
• Re: removing lower grill?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 06:52:22 EST
  ...If so remove the screws then pull the grill forward and the clips will pop out. If there are no screws then the clips...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 07:25:28 -0800
  ...It is not clear from the > diagrams in Bentley if these screws have nuts behind them or go into tapped > holes in the door...
• Re: Instructions for fridge removal
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 09:34:14 -0700
  No need to remove the stovetop to get the fridge out! If memory serves correctly, there are a number of screws around the outside...
• Headlight screw adjustment clips: Rectangular 87 lamps
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:42:14 -0500
  ...taking apart/adjusting my headlight assembly, and the special round-headed screws themselves are rusted beyond practical re-use. Are universal replacements generally available...
• What is the wire that screws on to the master cylinder and fluid behind the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 19:23:27 -0700
  That wire just shorted with a bunch of smoke... VW vanagon '87 2.1l
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:34:55 -0700
  ...Stainless Screws Isn't Roger Sisler still selling his stainless screw kits? I think this is an email address for him rogersisler2000@yahoo.com
• Westy screw covers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 18:43:31 -0700
  Does anyone have the secret to getting those grey plastic screw covers off of the Westy interior screws without mascerating them in the process...
• Re: stainless truss head screws for poptop
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 18 May 2005 23:19:40 -0700
  ...more details, ie: > > "Truss Head Screws are also knows as oven head or stove head screws, > Truss Head Screws have the largest head diameter...
• Rear speakers replacement with a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:32:36 -0500
  ...It may work for other models, but not my '87 Westy! We couldn't even get at the rear screws in the WAY back...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:13:49 -0400
  ...I fastened the pressure > plate with new hex head cap screws and washers. I received my freshly > rebuilt waterboxer trans (from Daryl at AA...
• Re: Carpet or Something else? (correction)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Aug 1996 23:02:01 -0300 (ADT)
  ...I just fastened mine down with fat sheet metal screws through wooden floor and into metal floor. Great for big loads. I carpeted the...
• heater core replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rehkugler
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:00:31 -0700
  ...Heater Leak * Remove wooden kickstrip from seat frame (four self-tapping screws) * Remove fiberglass cover (six screws); this is not easy, it goes around...
• Re: Eurovan Gauge strangeness
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jul 1996 16:41:14 GMT
  ...remove black plastic inside of gauge cave. (two screws at top) >5. remove plastic face over gauges (two screws one on each side of...
• new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:29:48 -0700
  ...Find a local supplier for the screws and pop-top attachment nuts. Those screws get stripped or lost in the grass easily. I sure...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 06:12:32 -0800
  ...Best to fix before one of the loose screws breaks off, making repair more difficult. Mark KK AL wrote: > We have an 87 Syncro...
• Need info on dismantling speedometer
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:35:30 -0700
  ...Four screws and seven years ago... I mean, four screws taken out. Questions: 1) What is holding it together? There's a brass fitting...
• Re: vanagon rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Aug 1996 09:09:28 +0200
  ...There are nuts and screws available which fits the seats. I used MB = screws to mount winter tires on my Golf because they a...
• Well I got my new poptop gaskets...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 10:00:46 -0400
  ...I have visions of taking all the screws out, replacing the gasket and then never being able to get section back on. Is it...
• In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 09:12:21 -0500
  I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy fiberglass poptop hinges and struts in stainless steel. Anyone know? Thanks...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:48:02 EDT
  ...It should be two screws. I connect the hoses first then put the bracket with filter on last. gp 87 syncro
• Re: Vanagon sliding door 'open' catch
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 23:24:34 -0400
  ...How does one reach these screws to tighten them? > There is a procedure in your Bentley manual that pretty much goes as follows: Look...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 20 Mar 1999 12:17:35 EST
  ...Just adds to the fun! Now >I >replace all the cap screws when I do the first CV replacement. > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to...
• More engine dismantling & stripped screws!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:57:23 -0400
  ...I found several more screws and bolts that required the same treatment. Worked OK. Problem is, I also have a <Severely!> rusted temp. sensor...
• Re: WTB: Plastic speedo cluster holder
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 23:50:58 -0400
  ...Drill new holes in the body filler for the screws, and your ready to go. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh...
• Re: idle stabilizer valve control unit
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 19:01:17 -0800
  ...Do I just remove the four screws and slide > the front black piece toward the outside after > removing the lense unit? I am getting...
• Re: Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 17:51:30 -0700
  ...Should I set these up *before* tightening the above mentioned > bracket mounting screws and let the screws pull things together and > create a little...
• Re: Broken headlight adjuster?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 May 2005 14:53:53 -0400
  The screws (headlight adjusters) are still available from VW. I picked up a couple at my local VW dealer recently, but I could just...
• Re: Cable lube tool instructions
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 17:48:47 -0800
  ...There is a slot on the “front” the thumb screws push the sides together in some way. > > So, how do I insert the metal...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:49:13 -0500
  I used a 1/16th drill bit on the plastic, but my screws were too long and hit the sheet metal behind. I had...
• Cargo Door mount dilemma, please help.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, May 10, 1995 9:34:03 PM
  In the restoration process on my '62 Kombi, I have run into a little snag with the plates that the screws that hold the...
• Re: Luggage Rack Noise on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 11:48:17 PDT
  Michael, Try loosening the four screws that secure the front and sides of the luggage rack and have a medium sized friend sit up...
• Re: Burp tank mounting..?
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 17:46:08 -0500
  ...I affixed the bracket with those bolts, and then put screws in to hold the tank bracket. I still need to put screws in...
• The Land of 1001 Screws
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:32:06 -0400
  I'm replacing my pop-top canvas. I haven't screwed this much in a while. Yeah, it's Friday and the beer is...
• Re: How do you get to the passenger side wiper shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 17 May 2009 13:03:31 -0700
  ...retaining strap, pull the 4 screws on the ends and the five or six small sheet metal screws under windshield, the steering column cover...
• Re: upper bunk hangs up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:39:30 -0700
  ...Try an experiment with a thin piece > of plastic laying on top of the screws so the hinge edge has > a smooth surface to...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:31:53 -0500
  ...McMaster.com > > > > > > ​Just now did! I'm sure they have the screws, but would be very easy to > > find if I knew the numerical...
• Re: Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 4 May 2004 17:51:26 -0400
  ...Westfalia put a flat plate over the battery that screws down. When I bought my Westy, the screws were missing ... and still are. The...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:41:21 -0400
  ...I think the plastic piece I described with two sheet metal screws is where the handle holder should be. I suspect I have a...
• (F) The importance of a good ground (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:06:31 -0800
  ...Then, one time I was down at the furnace, and held the brain out, tight against its mount screws. Perfect function! I pulled the...
• Re: Cup Holder, in captains area.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:23:40 -0500
  ...Use screws. I have a between the seats console that I mounted there with screws through the floor. It has cup holders, is handy...
• EV screens
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 23:37:50 -0800
  ...They come with all the snaps attached to 1 inch screws. Some replace the existing screws in the interior trim, but it looks like...
• Fix that broken LCD clock!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 12 May 2005 21:24:37 -0700
  ...I just swapped the one from my spare Jetta cluster and it is identical - just remove two screws and swap them across. The Vanagon...
• Re: Install radiator "cardboard" after rad in?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:12:46 -0500
  ...You need to save the two metal clips,screws, and plastic buttons from the side pieces. The bottom piece uses three screws and three...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:02:59 -0600
  > Don't forget the two screws in each side of the stove unit. That was what (literally) was screwing me up.... ;-) Thanks Stacy and...