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• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:02:22 -0500
  ...Also if you do pull the > dust cap off of the base nut which is like 24 mm or something make > sure to lube...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:32:58 -0500
  ...a metal brake line, to cap it off, slide the nut back, put a rubber bleed > valve cap on the flared end. > > for a...
• Re: westy H2O-tank key?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 94 12:45:04 PDT
  ...end of the filler cap/lock and see that it is held in the flap assembly by a brass nut, which is held in...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:44 -0400
  ...shoulder of the rod nut into it, and the rest don't. > >> Also one set of nuts (for one cap) has no shoulder. > >> Maybe...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 11:35:54 +0000
  ...to buy a new one? > > Any decent radiator shop should be capable of making something to > fit. It will most likely be brass, however...
• Re: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 20:33:56 +1300
  ...Big choice of engine capacity, power (100-300+hp) and even number of cylinders (4 or 6). KEP makes a quality adaptor kit; the...
• Re: nyuk, nyuk, nyuk (VLIFVC) :)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:23:35 +1300
  ...are removal of the rear doors and adding a fibreglas rear cap (no >rear doors or windows). >http://www.forestriverinc.com/ is the web...
• Re: middle seat removal?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 17:27:10 -0800
  If you pull the carpet and undo the bolts, it slides out the side door on its captive tracks. Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wil...
• Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:33:15 -0600
  ...wrote: >>> Appears to be a four cylinder , looking at the distributor cap. >> >> >> Forgot to check this! But now having done so, I can see...
• Re: Leaking head nut
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:08:54 -0400
  ...I > used the yellow goop that came with the gasket set. > > Should I just drain it, remove the leaking cap nut and reseal it...
• Re: Anyone know if California Campers is still operating?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:39:42 -0800
  ...Here I was, minding my own business, sorting nuts, cleaning my pelt. And he slams me. Out of the blue. A drive-by slam...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:27:27 -0700
  ...exaust removal > > >> Its common place to turn a rounded off nut with a sharp chisel >> I first point the chisel straight into the nut...
• Re: Speedometer cable
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 18 Apr 97 18:01:05 CDT
  ...nut from bracket <looks to be just in front of the sway bar> - remove circlip from speedometer cable <on the grease/dust cap, on...
• Re: seat "guide pieces"
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:21:21 -0500
  ...if the round ring that captures the seat swivel was secured with nuts and lock washers, consider substituting metric Nylok nuts; these can be...
• 1985 Vanagon Gas Eng. - Block's stud failure - details acoming....
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:09:26 -0400
  ...indicate changing the full set. (2) Always replace the stud cap nuts - the nut you torque to "set head gasket"....WHY always replace? The...
• AW: Heidelberg Radio from Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - "Robert KeezerHolen Sie mehr aus dem Web. Unter http://explorer.msn.de/intl.asp#de gibt es einen KOSTENLOSEN Download von MSN Explorer."
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 09:33:36 -0700
  ...Saturday for $99 CND with satellite radio capabilities and aux input jack. I really must be nuts to have not bought that one. I...
• Re: Adjusting Rear Camber
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 17:13:01 -0800
  ...The Bentley procedure seems simple, perhaps too simple? Just pull off that plastic cap from the big nut, loosen the nut, pry the trailing...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:44:08 -0700
  one factor is, do they come with the alloy wheel lug nuts and mounting bolts, and center caps ? And what condition are they in...
• Ignition Switch Housing Removal
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:23:54 -0600
  ...looked something? Steering wheel nut, steering wheel and switches all removed, the black sleeve is removed, and the cap screw is definitely removed. Anything...
• Re: Dieing problem driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:07:06 +0000
  ...or a 22mf 50volt capacitor across wires 2&3 in your AFM boot... mine was a bit green on the joints so I resoldered...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal, Alldata web site
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 07:59:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...capable of 360 ft-lbs. > > Sorry. Yes you do. The drum can't come off without taking off the big 46mm > "castle" nut. After...
• Re: 1984-86 Brown Seats Wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:31:28 EST
  ...A single seat or pair of front seats (brown captain's chairs) > 2. One seat bottom (cushion and fabric) > 3. Seat bottom cover (fabric...
• Looking for Steering Column Cover and...
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:56:39 -0600
  ...Anyone have a cap that covers the front windshield wiper shaft/nut? I have an '88 Wolfsburg - thanks in advance! -Ben... Thoroughly enjoying my...
• Re: Vanagon's by name...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:43:04 +1200
  ...It's called badge-engineering. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
• Re: Center Bore Machining
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 9 May 2010 07:43:11 -0700
  ...retainer center cap needs an alternate mounting - I think I'll use some rare-earth magnets pulling on the studs/nuts. Unless somebody here...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 May 2007 16:49:49 -0400
  ...I've used both Victor Reinz and Elring gasket kits and both came with small tubes of yellow sealant for the cap nuts and...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 21:21:24 -0800
  ...32 pieces, with 4, M8 Carriage bolts ( w/ washers and > nylon insert lock nuts ) that fit the end caps. Heads painted POR15 black. > 4...
• stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:50:28 -0700
  ...nuts and washers for the windshield wipers.(these will keep your wiper arms in proper position).Optional will be sets for the end caps...
• Re: Movie Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 21:58:00 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 1/5/2008 7:27 PM Loren Busch wrote: > On SciFi channel I'm watching, right...
• Re: Cylinder Head Cleaning/Checking Question
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Mon, 3 Feb 2014 22:02:09 -0800
  ...One engine , heat didn't help ...I ended up drilling down through the top of the cap nut .. got penetrating oil in there....eventually...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...Spark plugs, caps, rotor (platinum = 2.75) Spark plug wire 1 clutch plate, cable 1 float needle valve 1 accelerator cable 1 set of...
• Re: Idle hunting problem, 85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 20:17:30 -0800
  ...at 5 degrees >capacitor fix is in a few days > >Thanks for the help, > > > > >Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne >Two nuts hangin' in the Allentown...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:25:18 -0600
  ...The rear of the cap is now exposed. There is a 10 mm nut on the rear of the lock. Once that nut is...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:38 -0700
  ...VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are they worth...
• Re: Vanagon AFM Problems
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 20:22:52 -0800
  I received several positive responses from those who installed the "capacitor fix". The ground cable I attached from an un-used thread in the...
• Re: Help please?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:09:18 -0600
  ...cap is nearest the main engine pulley, directly above the distributor tightening nut below. Starting there, be sure the wires on the distributor, in...
• Re: Installing new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:19 -0700
  ...The little nuts at the top of the fronts might be problematic in your climate if the protective caps were not filled with grease...
• Re: Haunted Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:21:26 -0400
  ...Anyone else > have this problem? People think I'm nuts. > > Duane >
• WARNING !- Diesel Engine on eBay - Funny Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 11:26:05 -0600
  ...metal screw, a wire terminal, a 14mm nut & screw, a 6mm cap nut, an 8mm nut, etc. All these items were sold for 1...
• Tool trick..(not Xmas related)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0800
  ...dandelion garden tool that I usually use for removing the axle nut caps and some times the regular hubcaps. That dorky Wal Mart tool...
• Re: Few interesting things....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:03:32 +0200
  ...caps maybe! > > Could somone advise me of the thread sizes for the Syncro so that I can get some > 60 degree taper nuts to...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:39:29 -0500
  ...shoulder of the rod nut into it, and the rest don't. > > >> Also one set of nuts (for one cap) has no shoulder. > > >> Maybe...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 May 2011 22:53:32 -0400
  I have seen wires used to captivate bolts. You can also substitute JB Weld for Loctite for a more permanent solution. Chris. Wysłane z...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:31:00 -0600
  Should that in fact be the case or perchance, some "nutty" after- market or dealer installed vibration impediment perhaps they have surpassed their best...
• Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:58:10 EDT
  ...Also the wheel covers do not fit over the rear axle nut. Looks just fine w/o the plastic Merkur caps IMO.
• Re: SPAM ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 7 May 2004 15:56:51 EDT
  ...HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Y'ain't seen nuttin till you've seen a half dozen captured processed Spamnimals in a pretty handwoven basket in...
• Re: water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 21:16:40 -0500
  ...van, remove the fill hose, and remove the nut holding the lock together. Take the cap off and reassemble both the lock and the...
• Re: Some NVC to break things up a bit...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:02:41 +1200
  ...it worse, as it spreads whatever it is that makes hot Capsicums hot to areas in your mouth which may not have already been...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:17:52 -0600
  ...Westy is driving me nuts, rattling every time I > hit a bump. Are there supposed to be little rubber caps or something on > the...
• Re: Syncro fool sender ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:52:36 -0700
  As discussed last year on the Syncro list, some early Syncro tanks came with a one piece ring captive inside the tank. Daryl of...
• Re: Vehicle Names
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 23:00:17 -0700
  ...He thinks giving names to vehicles is obsurd or nuts when hears people refer to their cars by a name. This was his response...
• Advice needed for replacing front and rear header pipes and hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Fri, 15 May 2009 16:02:39 -0800
  Hi, The bolts (I think they are hex head cap screws and not studs with nuts) that attach my front and rear header pipes...
• Re: Connecting rod questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:17:24 -0800
  ...Any thoughts? > Secondly, the manual says "peen each rod nut into the slot on the rod > to lock it in place (FIGURE 97)." Figure...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:33:42 -0400
  ...shoulder of the rod nut into it, and the rest don't. > > >> Also one set of nuts (for one cap) has no shoulder. > > >> Maybe...
• Re: No injector spray pattern
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:05:32 -0700
  ...Just loosen the 13mm headed nut that holds the dizzy bracket to the block. Leave the nut on a couple threads. Pull up on...
• Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:19:48 -0500
  ...cylinder - original VW New cap nuts Yellow sealant from engine gasket set or Loctite sealant for studs under cap nuts Valve cover gasket --- Revised...
• Re: Stuck Grease Cap? Try This PIC.
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 6 Sep 2012 08:55:14 -0400
  ...The caps are pristine, the FR lock nut appears to have > only been used once. Maybe they've never been removed? Anyhow..... > > Point is...
• Re: Brake Drum Removal (OOPS!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 16:51:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...capable of 360 ft-lbs. > > Sorry. Yes you do. The drum can't come off without taking off the big 46mm > > "castle" nut. After...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:20:35 -0700
  ...Folks, Also, I got a set of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas...
• Re: 2 non vanagon links...
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 23:45:00 -0400
  ...Both are VW nuts. Still have a few Vanagon parts lying around that need to find homes: -- 2 gray captains chairs, great condition except...