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• Re: Propane Fillup?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 10:15:08 -0400
  ...I sand blasted the rock shield as it had significantly more rust than my tank. It now looks great. Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg persistant hesistation problem (confusing)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:04:17 -0400
  ...A center conductor with a grounded shield. If the two meet, symptoms similar to yours develop. It will run fin until operating temperature is...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:17:49 -0500
  ...gurus who suggested checking on > shorts between O2-cable and its shield. I had one of my own causing. > > When the O2-sensor is...
• Re: Sourcing some parts....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:50:40 -0500
  If anyone has a used set of front brake "dust shields" for a '90..... Mine are "not there". Sorry to pester for parts, but...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Intro + Injector / Timing Belt / General Questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:19:26 -0700
  ...If the injectors, I'd check the torque & if it is ok and still leaks, then replace the heat shields. It's *possible* the...
• Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal/ Ken Wilfry?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 2 May 2002 17:29:51 -0700
  ...overnight, do I need to remove the engine plug under the shield which has to be removed? Won't there be water still in...
• Re: plastic coolant pipes,,,ummmm
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 09:58:08 -0700
  ...so i got 10' of 1 1/2" shieldsflex II (series 250) wet exhaust hose from my local west marine and it works fine...
• Re: engine ground strap
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:12 -0800
  ...I use the shielded straps. One from the drivers head to the ground location just under the coil. And another one from top bolt...
• Syncro outer front CV boot
  Historical mailing list - mccullough bob
  Wed, 29 Aug 2018 20:23:04 -0500
  ...The boot shield on that side was damaged also. So probably my fault. I have a new VW/ Audi nos White plastic boot in...
• Syncro Turbo diesel fuel tank vent
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 22:35:30 -0500
  ...Is this correct? Should I just attach the end of the hose at some high and shielded point on the van? Thanks for any...
• Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:46:21 -0600
  ...Federal Republic of Germany. � Do I understand right that the heat shield in question is illegal in Germany? If so , it changes everything 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...
• Eurovan AC Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:26:33 -0400
  ...Once you have it trimmed, put the shield in place and tighten the clamp. As to the resistors, here's something to do.....I...
• Re: who sells vanagon dashboard switches /IMHO Malo
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 08:01:22 -0700
  ...What puzzles me > more > is the wisdom of tagging an unqualified conductor onto the end of a unique > shielded input to the ECU then...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 08 Dec 1996 19:52:50 -0800
  ...I wound up getting the right part (no splicing, heat shield fits) for around $90 from Vee Parts in National City, CA. I doubt...
• distributor cap tolerances
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 17:30:25 -0500
  ...I noticed that the outer diameter is just a bit larger than the OEM cap, enough that the metal suppression shield doesn't fit...
• Leaking...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 13:04:25 -0400
  ...Wind shield, antenna, any other method for water to get in? I know there was talk several months ago about an inexpensive antenna that...
• Re: KYB Noises
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Mon, 5 May 2003 10:18:48 -0700
  ...Could the dust shield thingy be a little crooked somehow and bumping against the spring or shock body? I put a set of KYB...
• Re: proper dist cap for 85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 May 2007 19:01:39 -0400
  ...Get a later distributor cap, with the black plastic looking interference shield. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Stock 2.1 in NC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:54:31 -0700
  ...Probably > that stud is used to hold the heat shield. I need to take my time and > get things right ! > > If you have ever...
• wasserboxer muffler & CAT
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 96 12:55:41 EST
  To all ye wasserboxer owners, The new muffler I got from EuroParts has a heat shield brazed onto it. The old one didn't...
• Re: Speaking of water runoff...
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 25 Oct 2001 09:22:50 -0700
  ...As per the recommendations of this list, I > sealed, very well, with clear silicone, between my wind shield and the > rubber window seal. I...
• Re: Rich Running....Vanagon Syndrome? HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 06:59:28 -0600
  We have those OXY sensor shields in stock, see the link below. As mentioned the coax cable has to be right, the ground CANNOT...
• Re: Window rain shields?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:23:52 -0700
  Try "T3techniques" advertises on the other major VW site . Stacy On Fri, Jun 27, 2014 at 8:57 AM, Brent Weide <brent.weide@gmail...
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 22:21:55 -0700
  Ok, so MAYBE there's hope! LOL MAYBE Coincidentally, about 3 minutes after I sent this I saw the Brooke Shields commercial on STARZ...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:53:13 -0400
  ...That would have been really > smart." > > Except that it also acts as a heat shield for the lid while cooking, > when it > is in...
• Re: 1.9 Running issues when wet out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:36:33 -0500
  ...The alter engines used a conductive plastic shield. The later cap can be used with the "Pin" type wires. The shield can also be...
• Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 02:08:25 -0400
  ...I gave special attention to the front wheel wells, under the front area and around the heat shield. My original intent was also to...
• Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:26:31 -0700
  ...album_page.php?pic_id=1377923 I also put a reflective shield on the driver side (it's a tintop) as for tint film...
• Sink Drip Tray Onto Canadian '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:49:34 -0700
  ...Do I keep the stock heat shield if drip tray installed? Pretty sure I don't need it, but just checking. If I need...
• Re: oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:43:11 -0400
  ...I think it's significant that they shielded the part that's a few inches away from the ignition secondary circuit. -- David Beierl - Providence...
• '88 Westy Drain Board/Burner Cover
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 12:26:17 PDT
  ...But the Canadian models (like mine) use a fixed stainless heat shield. Apparently, some Gummint authority thought us Canadians would fry ourselves with such...
• Re: OXS light on dash
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 10:08:39 PDT
  ...It also contains a shielded button that you press (several >times) with a small pointed instrument to reset the light. > > Actually you only press...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:09:10 -0700
  ...Yes, I need to reduce the advance a bit. >I think yours is an 86 or later ..those use a defelctor shield.. >83's...
• Re: Antifreeze Removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 14:51:38 -0500
  ...To > get to that plug, I would need to remove the protective shield below the > push rods. To remove the shield I would need...
• Re: plastic coolant return line reroute
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:45:45 -0800
  ...I have secured them better with zip ties, but a shield would also do the trick. dylan --- Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hey...
• Re: BAD gas mileage and injector service
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:12:47 -0400
  ...The bentley can guide you to the correct output. > > Have you actually done that? It could only work if the torch flame > shields the...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 1994 22:42:36 +0800
  I'd like a VW THING (Safari) - turbo diesel, four-door convertible, with collapsing front wind-shield, limited-slip differential, push- buttom (i.e...
• FS: Misc. 1.9L Parts
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 13:35:34 -0700
  ...1.9L Exhaust Hangers/Brackets 1.9L Head Heat/Debris Shields http://tinyurl.com/yqvzz 1.9L internals available upon request. -John <html><DIV...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:54:32 -0400
  Last night,I put some copper flashing material(HD) between the frig box and ammonia tubing.For a heat shield. I removed the little...
• Re: Bar's leak versus other fixes
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:35:11 -0700
  ...Bill > > Thanks, > David > > > On Mon, 28 Aug 2000, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > > > Don't bother removing the shields for this, they are a PITA. The...
• Re: Calif. Smog Fail and Catalytic Converter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 13:02:46 -0700
  ...I think yours is an 86 or later ..those use a defelctor shield.. 83's to 85's do not. On 3/17/2013...
• installing shock what all in the way of parts should also be ordered
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 14:32:15 -0800
  ...XHD shocks Monday Does one usually need to order the dust shield or rubber bushing nut caps etc do not want to find out...
• Re: bURNINGvAN 2012
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 9 Dec 2011 20:45:16 -0800
  ...it was pretty amazing to see (with shielded eyes, the camera didn't care). > > Melissa > '84 Westy Honey Bee > Sacramento, CA > www.westywoman.com
• Wasserboxer engine for sale:
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:55:28 -0700
  ...and manifolds, clutch, sensors, wiring harness, mounting, heat shield, cooling hoses, idle units, and all that I will not need for the conversion. Pancho...
• Trans
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:44:03 -0700
  ...conv and muffler(Bosal), Clutch assembly(still attached to flywheel), all tin covers and heat shield. Will include manual steering rack free. Engine doesn...
• Re: o2 Sensor on 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 17:50:55 -0400
  ...The outer shield is only connected in the harness. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Gronski [mailto:gronski@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005...
• FS - Instrument cluster from my '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:50:28 -0400
  ...List first, then off to Ebay with it! Instrument Cluster with shield and cover (black), pulled from my 1988 Wolfsburg. Perfect working order, even...
• Re: How to Replace Tach Light??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 Jan 95 21:40:58 CST
  ...once the cover is off, you'll see the printed circuit flexible foil running around in there, under a white/clear plastic shield. you...
• i can hear my fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 11:21:34 -0700
  ...behind the shield in between the fuel tank and the tranny, adjacent to the propane tank? to the rear of the shield it looks...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:57:16 -0700
  ...The shield is a conductive plastic. The shield can also be removed and reused at cap replacement time. This cap uses male posts instead...
• Re: Friday: One Bolt Led To Another.....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:11:38 -0700
  ...Since I know a little more this time 'round, it's interesting to further study the O2 (and RPM, knock) coax shield grounding. So...
• Re: Help removing clutch lever
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 9 Apr 2005 03:13:43 -0400
  ...i made a heat shield that went behind the clutch lever and used a torch to heat it up good and hot. doing this...
• Oil pressure wire rubbed bare?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:40:56 -0500
  ...worn down to bare wire where it goes under the heat shielding covering the push rod tubes. Does anyone have any ideas on how...
• Head gasket leak for rookie
  Historical mailing list - Jermide
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 16:02:05 -0500
  ...I removed the shield from the bottom of the head, and the gasket is leaking. I immediately hit the archives, and am now reading...
• Re: oil leak: advice?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:38:54 -0500
  ...Maybe you can get enough of the shield's retaining hardware off to inspect the source of the leak. If the problem is a...
• Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:38:14 -0800
  ...Attaching heat shields/Reflectix I use rare earth magnets initially and they worked fine. BUT, the only way I had to attach them was...
• Re: O2-sensor blues and more on '84 1.9L engine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:47:54 -0700
  ...gurus who suggested checking on >> shorts between O2-cable and its shield. I had one of my own causing. >> >> When the O2-sensor is...
• Re: Pigtail needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 10:22:10 -0500
  ...The > green wire going to the sensor is a shield wire like an audio cable. Get to > that outer shield wire and with the...
• Re: WTB : Cooling tin heat /sheild 82 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:45:33 -0400
  ...All I can see now are holes in the old shield. :-( --Jeff 80 Westy Pokey wrote: > Jeff attachments don't go hit the list...