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• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:03:34 -0500
  ...I painted my cap bright yellow with > spray paint for plastic -- to reduce chance of losing the thing -- Too bad they didn't make...
• Re: afm capacitor fix question (cap size)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 13:39:50 -0500
  s w wrote: > > the only thing i could find was a 10 mfd tantalum > capacitor(16wvdc maximum)...will this work? if i > solder two...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:40:47 EDT
  ...The old cap locks are queefed out, the new ones come with unloaded tumblers, i.e., no wafers installed, i.e., unkeyed, i.e...
• Re: WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:34:52 -0800
  The caps are available from at least one of the online vendors but I don't know what they call them right now. Don...
• Coolant capacity
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:58:20 -0700
  Well, I still can't find my Bentley. What is the cooling system capacity on an '85? Mike
• Cape Cod suggestions
  Historical mailing list - K G Gilbert
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 23:40:28 EDT
  Volks folks, I need a few suggested camping spots on Cape Cod for early October. Thanks, KGG
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:51:15 -0800
  On 3/3/2008 2:28 PM VW Doka wrote: > They're testing the gas caps and the evap system. Yeahbut -- the testimony seems...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:13:39 -0500
  ...I have a few questions about these heads before I put > them on. > > The heads have two metal caps at the bottom side of...
• Re: Kitchen electric
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:06:34 -0800
  ok ok I hear you :) thanks for the correction alistair PS do you know if the rear washer reservoir cap is a fit? On...
• Re: Carrier Bar
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:07:42 -0700
  It's possible those caps helped harbour moisture/salt etc. possibly helping to accelerate rust. If bar is still structurally sound, I'd treat...
• Re: "Spare" Vanagon gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:34:31 -0800
  ...need i say more? > > i guess technically we could all drive around without an oil cap on too, > or a > coolant overflow tank cap...
• Re: Coolant Reservoir Boiling
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 22:58:17 -0700
  82 Diesel Vanagons don't havethe blue plastic pressure bottle caps.. they have a very normal conventional pressure cap ....like what American cars used...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:41:28 -0400
  From my experience, it is only the Syncro that had the ignition key operate the gas cap. Both my Syncros were that way, but...
• Need Parts: Oil Cap/Substitute Ideas 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:51:16 -0500
  Volks, Left the oil cap on rear-bumper after topping the wifes '87 GL last weekend, didn't figure this out until yesterday evening...
• Re: Capacitor Fix
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:18:32 -0400
  At 10:18 AM 10/22/2001, Mark Ingalls wrote: >Hi, > >On 'Harold and Nancy's' nice web site they have the capacitor for...
• Re: Need : cap for master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 20:27:47 -0700
  If i recall correctly many of the VW model caps are interchangeable. Seems to me I once used one from a 1990 Jetta. Claudio...
• Re: Where can I get a new cap for the water tank?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 23:04:58 -0700
  If you don't care about the strap, get windshield washer fluid reservoir cap from an old squareback/fastback at a wrecking yard - I...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:51:53 -0700
  ...On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > Oh I mean the cap that goes over the cap. It is black...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:31:42 -0500
  One option which it seems others have not mentioned is to replace your PITA locking gas cap with a new, shiny version of the...
• buy a pair a vanagon capt. chairs and get a middle seat FREE!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 13:49:35 EST
  i have a nice pair of vanagon capt. chairs/front seats with armrests FS.. as everyone knows these are a slide in upgrade for...
• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:28:58 -0700
  ...Driver's side front wheel grease cap I have moon caps.�� �... thought aboout those ... on white powder-coated steelies. retro look ? with a whitish...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:44:33 -0700
  Karl Wolz wrote: > IIRC, you have an '85? I was told that the capacitor fix only worked on the > digifant system, so if you...
• WTB: Water tank cap?
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 08:34:28 EDT
  Hi Y`all, I took my camper water tank cap off to drain it last winter, and now I cant seem to find it...
• Behr A/C capacities ??
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 23:12:21 EDT
  ...I am looking for the original capacities for R12 as i am going to be changing it over to R134. the system has leaked...
• Re: Non-locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:13:13 -0500
  ...I figured that might be a weird description for a gas cap, and I > was right. The Stant cap was actually the VW OEM...
• Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:52:10 -0700
  ...The archives mentions using 12 volt or higher rated capacitor, but will a 10 Volt Tantalum capacitor be ok? FWIW to others, soldering two...
• Re: dist cap and plug wires
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 07:41:31 -0400
  > Can anyone tell me what distributor cap they use on an '84 Van? Parts > catalog calls for 03212, but my VW mechanic sold me...
• Re: Towing capacity with I4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 17:05:34 -0500
  ...As the owner of the same size/capacity powerboat I can tell you it's not the engine size/hp of the towing vehicle...
• FS: rare westy single middle seat on swival lockbox
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 13:46:18 EDT
  ...current seat mounted is the '84-'86 westy tan herringbone capt chair w/ armrests, but i can put a late model GL grey capt...
• No Start
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 15 May 2007 13:18:55 -0400
  I replaced the distributor cap and rotor over the weekend and apparently they were the wrong size. I put the old cap back on...
• WOT: Doug from Cape May!
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:43:44 -0400
  Sorry for the Word Off Topic: Doug from Cape May, send me an email! Thanks Volks
• Re: water tank drain cap change in 1987
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:24:41 -0400
  Maybe a cap from a 3 liter soda bottle will fit.Try safeway.
• Fuel system "vapour lock"
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:15:44 -0700
  ...Removed fuel tank cap, heard a sucking noise at filler tube. The tank had obviously built up a vacuum. Put cap back on, got...
• Re: some big trouble with a locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 00:23:35 -0500
  >i've got a friend with '74? bug that has an aftermarket gas cap that locks..and >he has lost the keys to the...
• Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 04:52:26 -0400
  ...instead, a warning that capacitors are not play things, and that discharging a capacitor will not neutralize all of the free charge, thereby making...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 19:39:49 -0700
  ...Correct capacitor > > >>Tantalum is just another type of electrolytic capacitor, it uses different >>material. Most electrolytic capacitors use aluminum. The difference is >>tantalum in...
• Expansion tank pressure cap - how =?UTF-8?Q?tight=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:35:32 -0700
  Hi Luke, In addition to the cap being very tight, make sure the little hose from the cap nipple to the reservoir is tight...
• Re: Needed: Rear Chrome Bumper for 86 Sy
  Historical mailing list - FLEMING JOHN
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 8:16:13 -400
  ...fit was marginal to the end caps. Although I bought end caps too, so the fit problem could be the caps, not the bumper...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:06:57 EDT
  ...However, when it was required of me to buy a new cap to pass emissions ( direct from VW parts ) the key in any of...
• Re: Master Cyl. Res. Cap;
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:25:49 -0500
  I have an extra cap. When I get rountoit, I'll drill a hole and install truck type valve stem. Larry A. On 9...
• Re: burned Bosch rotors and tune-up question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 06:07:26 EST
  ...If you install the wire leads for the 1.9 cap & coil in the 2.1 cap & coil or vice versa you will get...
• Re: coolant tank cap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:38:40 -0500
  ...My cap is really tight. Do you fill the tank up to the very top? > > > > Thanks > > > > stan >
• Re: Buses By The Bay information
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 08:21:08 -0400
  ...John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Doo Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD A LiMBO sponsored VW camping...
• Re: AARGH! Failed NJ inspection!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 20:12:51 -0400
  on 7/24/03 11:24 AM, Hans Vanhethoen at hvhus@YAHOO.COM wrote: > You will need a non locking cap because the locking...
• FS: vanagon capt. chair armrests and headrests..also capt chairs complete
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 11:32:15 EST
  ...for front capt. chairs and for middle seats.. also have a few pairs of nice complete capt. chairs w/ armrests.. these are a nice...
• Re: Cooling System Results - Interpretations anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 12:03:19 -0800
  You should always have a spare cap or two around. They fail easily. I think I'll use a Mercedes or Volvo expansion tank...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:42:22 -0800
  Put a screwdriver in the lock, twist and viola! it's a non locking gas cap, you just have to use a device to...
• RE:Splitty Ads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jan 92 18:53:00
  ...Caption "Regular size...Large economy size" (1963) Night view across parking lot, silhouettes of cars, 21 window lit gently by moon Caption "You'll...
• Re: Kitchen electric
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Reid
  Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:10:26 -0800
  ...Do not use a garden hose cap, because the cap threads >> are SAE and will ruin the fresh water drain pipe! Use the right...
• Re: Transmission (auto) still spewing & worse
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 06:01:01 EST
  ...Then it > spewed again I cleaned it with a tooth brush and made sure the cap was very > loose. Brian, the cap being loose...
• Re: Camping Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 09:38:20 -0400
  ...Happy Trails John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Doo-Dah Machine" http://members.nbci.com/Cape_Westys/2001...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:04:06 -0500
  ...I normally leave the cap off after drying for several hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds...
• Re: 85 Hub Cap...
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:45:06 -0400
  ...85 Hub Cap... > Hello All, > I am looking for a Hub Cap for a 1985. Does anyone have one or can you > tell me...
• Re: 75 MPH - unusual?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 19:08:57 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on this? John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Doo-Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD A...
• Cooling system pressue check
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:06:02 -0800
  Silly question here, but...Where is the radiator cap on a Vanagon? I want to perform a pre-purchase cooling system pressure check as...
• Re: FS: vanagon capt. chair armrests and headrests..also capt chairs complete
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 22:02:37 EST
  Hi Chris and all, My armrest on my Capt chair is loose as a goose on my 87 Westy. Do you know if you...
• Re: replacing gas cap lock or gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:07:18 EDT
  ...I'm guessing the cap may have to be drilled out altogether, and I'll have to get a new one. Does anyone know...
• Re: Looking for info on AZ emissions test
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 15:00:44 -0800
  ...I've had a "gas cap fail" before on my nasty ol' dodge van, but it was just not seating flush. I've never...
• Re: Testing pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:22:55 -0500
  Hi John, The Bentley gives the same specs and procedure for the early and late MY caps even tho they don't look the...
• Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:50:22 -0700
  ...I have at least two vanagons where a screwdriver is the gas cap key, on stock gas caps. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message...