Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 11+: 60 results shown for fitting.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:30:19 -0800
  >Along with the fuel lines, please don't forget the nylon firewall fitting >(white, or now yellow, it points down at the engine at...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 20:35:57 -0500
  ...THAT fitting is likely cracked and leaking (at least it was on mine). On the driver side there is one fitting, on the passenger...
• Re: so, I replaced the rear seat lap belts
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:51:52 -0500
  ...They were > fully tight to the end of travel, holding the fittings tightly in place > before, but now they do not tighten down properly...
• Installing VDO Oil Pressure Sender
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 20:38:00 -0800
  ...for the ss hose, if they cut it to 3 1/2 inches (end of fitting to end of fitting) it will grow to...
• Fwd: Fuel Tank Overflow Hoses//EXPANSION TANK LINES
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 16:08:53 -0500
  ...Mount the grommets to the "Y" fitting before you attempt to insert the "Y" fitting into the tank holes. You could drop the grommets...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:48 -0700
  ...There will be two hose fittings on the cap. One connected to the compressed air source. The other connected to the cap of the...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:32:12 -0700
  ...Then I cut the old line an inch or so behind the fitting and if I can use a socket to take the fitting...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:57:13 -0700
  ...what? I found no plastic fitting in the forward firewall on my '84, finding instead a metal fitting there. One hose from the front...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:06:19 -0700
  ...Stan,> I undestand.134 is to have different fittings. It is also to > have stick on label to tell anyone that is service it...
• Re: Need Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Apr 1990 14:21:01 -0400
  a thought about fitting bigger tire into spare tire well maybe you could use a longer bolt to prevent the digging in phenom. - ??
• Coolant tank -- how full is FULL
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:46:20 -0700
  Guess the answer's pretty obvious, but bears asking anyway. Filled to overflowing -- above the bleed return hose fitting (2.1)?
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:27:36 -0700
  On the 'other side' of the firewall from the engine compartment, where your metal firewall fitting is .. on that back side, if it's...
• Re: sources for small vacuum tubing and fittings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 May 2011 19:55:05 -0400
  ...sources for small vacuum tubing and fittings Following-up on suggestion that I had a vacuum leak, I found several suspect pieces of tubing...
• Fuel Line Fire Wall Fitting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:58:15 -0600
  ...This would eliminate that silly fitting through the fire wall. Regards, John Rodgers Chelsea, AL
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 15 May 2007 18:24:27 -0700
  ...If I were going that route, I'd stop by the hardware store and buy a couple 5/8" barb fittings and a valve...
• firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 18:26:48 -0700
  ...My fix, for now, was to cut off the old crimped fitting. I didn't have a Swedish SS, rolled edge clamp of the...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:43:53 -0600
  ...Good idea on the firewall fitting. except that it doesn't even need to go thru the firewall, it can go under the firewall...
• Re: Like an Old pair of Jeans
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:21:06 -0400
  ...That's going to cost me a lot more to repair than a dozen or so plastic fittings. The stainless parts are more expensive...
• Recommend propane bits and pieces [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:21:22 -0700
  ...Places like www.campingworld.com seem to have a variety of brass LPG fittings and adapters, jus' help this poor squirrel select the correct...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n 251 422 887
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:41:45 -0800
  ...There is such a thing as a banjo fitting. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/banjo.php -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia...
• S&S header system: opinions??
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 16:34:57 -0600
  ...Also my mechanic used U-clamps to secure the sleve fittings and one of them is not completely sealed--another leak. thanks and happy...
• Re: SA (South African) Grille advice
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:02:22 +1200
  ...If I remember rightly, the two (or was it one?) fittings between the outer pins can be exchanged for the German turn-fittings.
• check your firewall fuel line fittings! the 2nd main cause of engine fires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:17:49 EST
  ...in addition to old cracked rubber fuel lines, the 2nd main cause of vanagon engine fires is the plastic fitting that carries fuel thru...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:15:33 -0700
  He means there is an 80's vanagon with the jalousie's. There is a detailed account of the process on the samba.
• Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:01:46 -0500
  Disk brakes started in '71. Some say its the best year bus ever made. Disk brakes and a type 1 engine. Bill
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:36 -0700
  ...this plastic firewall fitting is not actually 'the problem' the spot that is really 'the issue' is about 3 inches forward of the firewall...
• Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:16:21 -0700
  ...You unplug the RETURN fuel line from the pressure regulator fitting and run a hose from it to a clean container. Then hot wire...
• Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:30:49 -0500
  ...not sure about the center rollers, they should be the same, I've never tried fitting older door on newer van. > >> 84 and older...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:18:13 -0700
  ...It can be made with two fittings from Home Depot and a plastic bottle. It won't cost more than $20 to make. The...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:51:34 -0600
  Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall." Just trace the fuel line from the fuel filter back to the middle of the...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 12:48:49 -0700
  ...A > better solution is to get plastic plumbing fittings from home depot, > insert into the hoses and clamp with hose clamps (plug the other...
• Re: emergency--gasoline leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sat, 27 May 2000 12:53:47 -0400
  ...That plastic crossover pipe is connected to the tank by two plastic fittings that are held in place with rubber grommets. Those fittings have...
• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:48:28 -0700
  ...Why would bypassing the fitting have anything to do with whether or not fuel exits the tank by gravity? The fitting itself is just...
• EV Fuel Line Leak Warning......
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 18:34:53 -0500
  ...CAREFULLY remove the clamp from the fuel injector pipe...the pipe and the associated fitting is made out of plastic....now remove the clamps...
• Re: Fridge topic
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 12 May 2000 21:03:03 -0700
  I was referring more to the idea that the regulator could be knocked off or the fitting between it and the tank split. That...
• Re: Gas Springs was VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" highroof poptop
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:04:14 -0400
  ...29.33" length M8 fittings. Not knowing at the time how I would mount it, I just the variety pack of fittings at the...
• Re: Extend a stay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 06:22:18 -0700
  On 11/3/2007 4:52 AM Frank Condelli wrote: > I like > Dennis's idea of disassembling the extend-a-stay fitting to make...
• Cruise control question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:42:39 -0600
  ...The hose I mention is connected to one of two similar fittings on the molded black plastic thing. The other fitting has no hose...
• Re: garage
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Richmond
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:48:02 EDT
  ...a close-fitting latex glove. I have about a 2" clearance from the top of my garage door. Nate Richmond '83 Westy
• Battery size...
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:54:00 -0700
  ...I know that the 41 would be fitting too, but would that not be smaller and therefore weaker? Zoltan
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing hub, installing zerk fittings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 06:39:48 EDT
  ...Has anyone ever "drilled and installed" zerk greese fitting into the = rear wheel bearing hub on a vanagon? I need to know if this...
• Re: 3 minute Water Tank Fill
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 07:33:35 -0700
  ...I can literally fill my >tank in about 3 minutes! And >> no drips unless you try to over fill the tank. >> >> The exact fittings...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 11:04:33 -0700
  ...Worked great and well worth it not to ruin the fitting. I could not find it anywhere else separately. http://www.sears.com/search...
• Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose (seeking hose)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:47:10 -0800
  ...The hose is approximately 18 inches long, with a banjo fitting with pressure sensor at one end (to PS pump) and a female compression...
• Was: Re: Swage Bit ... Pop Top Cable. Now: more info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:47:28 -0700
  ...I googled for several hours looking for that fitting. Nada. The cable guy thought he could bend a 316 SS swage eye type fitting...
• Re: '83-'85 Cooling Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 18:39:22 EDT
  ...I resolved to make a fitting to replace the plastic fitting with the horrid connections of the bastard diameter. I spoke to the maintenance...
• How To: Wet Pressure Gauge was Re: oil pressure light
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 18:44:17 EDT
  ...I set up a "T" using a 2 1/2" piece of threaded pipe and a "T" fitting. The pipe and "T" fitting are...
• Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:25:47 -0700
  ...water >> >tank's drain plug with a fitting that provided a, say, male garden hose >> >bib fitting along with a shutoff valve ... does such...
• Re: Rough idling 87'Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 13:40:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...OR With an extinguisher nearby, with the motor running, spray carb cleaner or (non-flammable-type) Liquid wrench on each of the fittings individually...
• Re: coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Holm
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 16:37:06 -0600
  I believe that the shutoff fitting, rather than the core, is probably leaking. From what I understand you need to replace with new, as...
• Re: Fuel Line Reducer
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 19:16:08 -0400
  ...hours today trying to find the 12mm to 8mm plastic reducer >fitting used prior to fuel pump on , at least, 81 Vanagons. I believe...
• Check your fuel line hose clamps!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:10:54 -0700
  ...Even if you're feeling good about having newer fuel lines, give the fittings a little push now and again to see if the...
• Fwd: Gas tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 08:49:21 EDT
  Me too! I need to swap the mashed tank in my '85 for the good tank in my '87. Tom Bloomington, IL '85 Westy...
• Re: 5th seat
  Historical mailing list - Carl Smith
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:26:08 EST
  ...All fittings and attachments. Perfect condition. If anyone is interested e-mail me separately. Carl Smith
• PAGING JORDANVW@AOL.COM
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:06:46 -0700
  ...Chris S. --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Cliff
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 14:09:58 -0600
  Tom, I used to have to replace those "Y" fittings every year or two on my '84 GL, but I have now gone about...
• Re: can spliced AC lines possibly work?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:09:14 -0700
  ...there are of course 'real' crimp fittings that look factory, but the tool to do that with requires the hose be out of the...
• Re: Dometic fridge part needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:35:13 -0400
  ...connects to the on/off valve. > >Thanks >David The copper fittings are standars US Flare type fittings. Available at local harsware or propane supplier.
• Re: Propane Regulator Safety
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 16:23:10 -0400
  ...The round style regulator had its second stage valve attached separately to the round regulator via a fitting. Never heard of the fitting leaking...
• RE:lady needs help fitting bra ... :)
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 09:42:00 -0500
  ...RE:lady needs help fitting bra ... :) >Message-ID: <01I24K35S0IA8WXP6A@umassd.edu> > > >Hey, that's no lady....that's my wife (Henny Youngman).... > > >With all...