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  • Re: WTB Electric window motor
    Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:49:26 -0400
    ...On one motor, the bottom bearing pulled out with the armature past the retaining clip that holds the bearing in the bottom of the...
  • Headlight screw adjustment clips: Rectangular 87 lamps
    Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
    Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:42:14 -0500
    Hi list, Two of my (low beam) white plastic headlight screw adjustment clips broke into pieces while taking apart/adjusting my headlight assembly, and...
  • Re: '84 and up speedo cable
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:59:08 -0500
    Up to 85 they used a nut attachment to the speedomter.( some , not all ) usually 86 on up is a nylon clip style cable...
  • Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor (problem!)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
    Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:38:53 -0700
    ...Already the sensor seems very loose but the clip is still on there. Is this a standard clip I could find in a hardware...
  • Re: radiator grill
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:22:54 -0400
    Ed, VW in its infinite wisdom changed the design of the lower gill clips late in production so you most like have these new...
  • Re: '90 westy water tank key
    Historical mailing list - Dave L
    Thu, 20 Jul 2000 18:38:37 -0400
    ...I took the metal wire handle out of a medium binder clip. The ends that used to stick into the black clip have a...
  • WTB: Parts for my Westy.
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
    Mon, 22 Jul 2002 16:08:31 -0500
    I need the clip that holds the temp cable to the black heater valve above the spare. When I changed my valve last fall...
  • Re: Heater Blower Motor Taking a Dump?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:48:39 EST
    ...I understand some housings are clipped together, mine was glued. So the glue seam had to be split delicately. Then on reinstallation you clip...
  • Re: Go Westy tune up kit
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:19:43 -0400
    ...It had the normal 'old style' end that clips in place but the center of the clip had an extra part that would also...
  • Re: Disassembling Westy interior for Seam Rust battle?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Sun, 9 Sep 2007 13:12:49 -0400
    ...what's the correct way to remove interior paneling? It seems a lot of the panels are held in place with plastic clip thingies...
  • Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:26:26 -0500
    ...Sent. > On Jan 22, 2015, at 11:54 PM, PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I see that the T3's now come with clips...
  • Re: Removing clip from Hall unit
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:20:40 -0600
    ...bentley) and I can't figure out how to release the clip> I figure it has something to do wiht the spring wire running...
  • Re: rear headrests
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:33:50 -0500
    ...leave the retaining clips out and you'll be able to pull the headrests out for seat to bed maneuvers. Best of luck.. Dan...
  • Isabella tent for Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Lorraine & Richard
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 19:22:46 -0700
    For Sale: Vanagon Isabella tent. Self supporting, includes drapes and windows. Clips to 1991 or older van eavestrough. Good condition. $275.00 Canadian plus...
  • Westy RV battery question (fire concern)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 May 1996 20:07:37 -0400
    ...I just connect the + and - poles to a BASIC DESIGNS12-volt cord (alligator clips and cigarette type lighter adapter) and then plug in the...
  • Re: '88 syncro at wreckers
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Sep 1999 03:25:14 EDT
    ...Jim >> would they sell it whole? clips can be replaced pretty easy.. chris
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:10:14 -0500
    ...1) I clip a cheap plastic paper towel holder to the shelf above the cabinets using a couple of large fold-back paper clips...
  • Re: Heat
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:33:37 -0800
    ...he explained that there's a clip that can come loose on a cable that controls the heat. the clips located just above the...
  • Re: Rubber Biscuit
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Fri, 25 Apr 2003 21:54:46 -0700
    It's held on by clips, not glue, so if the clips are failing it's time for a new one. Not expensive. The...
  • Re: Engine hesitation -- Need Help!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
    Sat, 14 Aug 1999 13:56:44 -0500
    ...that's when I noticed the retaining clip had been replaced. I called my father (van's three hundred miles away) and had him...
  • Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 10:54:12 -0700
    ...The clips holding it in are the dark > grey > >>ones and I do not have any to spare if broken > while > >>removing. What is...
  • Re: Battery dead AGAIN!!!!
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:45:37 -0700
    ...If it is still there, > start pulling fuses until you find it. > > > I also lost (major nuisance) one of the 4 little clips that...
  • Re: Clip Your Messages!!!!
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sun, 7 Dec 2003 13:12:49 -0500
    ...2003 12:33 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Clip Your Messages!!!! Here-Here! You've hit the nail on the head...
  • Re: removing lower grill?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:24:23 EST
    ...no drilling necessary. (i have a 83.5 van and a 90 van here for parts and the lower rad grille clips are the...
  • Re: Gotta sneak this in!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Nov 1994 06:49:12 -0400 (EDT)
    Cetin, I had them check the brakes, shocks, replace the clips that hold the trip pieces to the jump seats. They also did the...
  • Re: Problem installing a baby seat - resolution (for now anyway)
    Historical mailing list - Annie
    Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:50:12 -0800
    ...Unbuckle the belt and thread the loop up through the bottom of >> one side of the clip, then down over the other side. >> 2...
  • Re: Newer instrument cluster in '84 van
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 18 May 2014 13:49:55 -0600
    Almost everything is grounded to 2 clip towers that are located above the fuse panel and screwed onto the sidewall. GoWesty has these towers...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:06:19 -0800
    ...black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> UP the coast on the beach...
  • Re: CV Joints[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Nov 1997 15:17:16 -0500
    ...It requires a vice to put the axle in and something pop the clip off with (special tool or screwdrivers). To remove the CV...
  • Re: Temp II Sensor Release
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 29 Dec 2013 12:17:15 -0700
    ...Does one push the release clip - or pull the release clip - to > unlock and free the connector. > > Having a problem getting it loose and...
  • Re: Digital clock.
    Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:24:17 -0600
    ...Can it be fixed? While adjusting my digital clock today with a paper clip the hour adjustment mechanism inside the hole where you push...
  • Re: Rust Paint a steel brake line?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:24:21 -0700
    ...I knew the little plastic clips would break. One did. I felt it best to get as much surface as possible prepped for paint...
  • Re: Temp II, spring-clips?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 28 May 2017 19:42:27 +0000
    ...Jim On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 2:14 PM Mbob1950 <mbob1950@gmail.com> wrote: > If you are talking about the horseshoe clips, you...
  • Re: Way off Vanagon content but of interest to older Vanagon owners.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 31 May 2005 09:34:03 -0500
    ...Way off Vanagon content but of interest to older Vanagon owners. > --clip-- > >and have crested the 60 year old mark myself. > --clip-- > > So, how...
  • Re: Baby seat installed in backseat of Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Sun, 9 Oct 2011 05:41:47 -0700
    ...But the most important thing is to use a locking clip.� The locking clip keeps tension on the seat belts constant. Cheers, Anthony '89...
  • FREE vanagon front clip sheetmetal, gas tanks, coolant lines, westy roof metal
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:13:05 EDT
    scrapping 85 westy tomorrow must come to allentown PA to remove stuff, will not ship p-mail me off list for info
  • Re: how do I tow a bus?!?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 07 May 1995 22:44:22 +0600
    ...Rented, clips to your bumper in order to do the most dammage possible to your new jewel.
  • Steel wool
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Mar 1996 12:29:43 -0800
    ...remember whom anymore 215.5 hours until the wedding ;) Q: Where does steel wool come from? A: Clippings from hydraulic rams! Happy spring! Bill
  • Stick to Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
    Wed, 12 Sep 2001 08:09:13 -0400
    ...are all fine topics, but could we stick to Vanagons? Ed Carroll '87 Weekender (aka: "Run the clip and gasp again" media-free zone)
  • Re: Ebay trade gone wrong...
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:38:20 -0500
    > Donald Baxter > 316 Ridgeview Avenue > University Heights, Iowa 52246 > http://www.mindspring.com/~onanov --------------- Clip -------------------------- Nice photography on your site. Even the Vanagon Pics...
  • Re: better sun visor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 5 Dec 2014 16:35:22 -0600
    ...Trouble is, if you have a Westy or really early van without the molded overhead, you will snap off the plastic clip towers as...
  • Re: little parts!
    Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 20:27:41 -0800
    ...While you are at the junkyard you can also collect some clips or maybe even a whole panel in good shape. HTH, Doran. --- Jonathan...
  • Helping cool the motor..Redline WaterWetter..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:24:36 -0700
    ...internal air baffles clipped back into their retainer clips quite properly. This caused mysterious overheating. We tried everything looking to cool down the motor...
  • Rear hatch screen
    Historical mailing list - mike barker
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:22:56 -0400
    ...Next get about 10 feet of shock cord and two snap on clips for the ends. I got mine from a boating store. Best...
  • Re: '81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 18 Sep 2000 08:47:04 -0700
    You can clip the pos clamp to the + side of the coil and the ground to the body or distributor cap clip. Much easier...
  • Re: Radiator replace
    Historical mailing list - Dave C.
    Sun, 11 Feb 2001 15:27:41 -0500
    ...Locate small clips in the ends of the rods at the point they pass through the sleeve on the crossmember. Take those clips off...
  • Re: MIME/HTML
    Historical mailing list - sg
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 19:49:04 -0800
    ...And another thing > - clip your responses - seeing >>>>>I said is an enormours waste of > bandwidth. Clip your replies. If you you can't be...
  • dist. cap confusion
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:19:21 -0700
    ...Next one was Bosch with a black plastic cover and a metal insert where one of the hold-down clips would contact it and...
  • Saving a mud-stuck Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Sun, 10 May 2009 23:20:05 +0200
    Hi, A short clip of a REALLY stuck Danish syncro at the Fuen 2009 Vanagon meeting - and the rescue: http://www.youtube.com/watch...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Apr 2003 (#2003-392)
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:49:45 -0700
    Oops, sorry about that last response, forgot to clip and sent the whole damn digest back to the list (and that's one of...
  • Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle - Cannot get spring back
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:13:11 -0500
    ...I have the right e-clip ready to go, but I can't push the spring in enough to leave enough space at the...
  • Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:00:58 -0700
    ...85-91 westy slider > doorpanel is held on with the hidden plastic clips like the front > doorpanels...simple > to remove.. > > ps, i have a...
  • Re: Help! How to disassemble a halfshaft (Syncro Front)
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:33:41 -0700
    ...I would like to remove the outside CV as well but, the position of the locking clip precludes its removal. The outer clip can...
  • Re: Yakima bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Mike D.
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:41:30 -0700
    ...back sides, and the other end of the adjustable cord would clip directly to the bar that the bikes rest on. Without those cords...
  • Re: Digital clock.
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:18:20 -0800
    ...Can it be fixed? > > While adjusting my digital clock today with a paper clip the hour adjustment > mechanism inside the hole where you push...
  • Re: Plastic Pieces?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Mon, 9 Aug 2004 13:51:26 -0400
    ...As a >> testament to the vehicle, the parts I need to replace are the following: >> >> The white plastic piece that the sun visor clips...
  • Re: Non Vanagon related brake line question
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:33:23 -0400
    ...The plastic clips keep the lines in place, and from vibrating, to keep them from "work hardening," and getting brittle. If the clips are...
  • Re: headlight covers; side door screen; awning
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Nov 1996 11:29:06 -0800
    ...Anybody? One thing about the clip on cover VS the stick on covers is that dirt gets behind the clip ons and doesn't...
  • 1985 Vanagon - temp. (degree) gauge not working
    Historical mailing list - Larry Word
    Tue, 19 Feb 2002 20:49:05 -0800
    ...Mine has two sender unit wirers on my thermostat housing: (1) FI type w/ clip, and (2) a female (1/4 inch) that clips...
  • Re: '84 and up speedo cable
    Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:45:07 -0400
    ...Foust <snip> Both my current '84 and my '85 have clip on speedometer cables. However, I used to have an '84 that had a...