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• Stripped Alternator Mounting Bolt (was "Belt too Loose")
  Historical mailing list - James Benthall
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:10:27 EDT
  ...then continue to work itself loose? Are their any type of inserts or sleeves that are made of stronger steel that I can put...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:06:56 -0500
  ...I think if VW had done a > proper job with the heads (sleeved steel inserts in an alloy block) the > engines would routinely turn...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:46:46 -0800
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 May 2009 07:26:38 EDT
  ...I'm visualizing pop rivets from the outside of the plastic through the metal inserts. But a pop rivet is going to have a...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 10:57:03 PDT
  ...doesn't recommend > resurfacing > the diesel head (because of the prechamber inserts of different material), > but some shops claim they can do it anyway...
• Re: Oil plug Striped
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 22:57:00 -0400
  ...t need this kit any longer.  It has three thread inserts, the drill bit, everything you need to fix this problem properly and...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:20:19 -0800
  ...It consists of brass inserts than clamp into the hoses and block the steel stiffeners from coming out. They explain it better than I...
• Re: Flue Cap?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:09:22 -0400
  ...Kid > >inserts the straw into the drink, covers end of straw and extracts straw > >from drink. Drink is still in straw. Kid uncovers end...
• Re: Changing thermostat on 2.1L - Question?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:27:46 -0700
  ...You won't break anymore bolts, or twist the thread inserts in the plastic housing! TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don in North Carolina" <vanagondon...
• Re: 78 bus making strange sounds at star
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 12:45:11, -0500
  ...Stripped plug holes involve a head teardown and inserts put in, so check "em now! Memorize the angle of the plug wrench/extension, so...
• Re: Oil Drain Threads Stripped
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 May 1998 19:42:54 -0400
  ...Included 10 inserts. This is definitely the way to go. It will not come out and the stainless wire is much stronger than the...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:06:01 -0600
  ...the window seals with moulding grooves and their >>yellowing plastic "chrome" inserts and have bought all new seals without >>moulding grooves from GoWesty. The...
• Re: Rubber bands in my radiator?!?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:27:47 -0700
  ...is that you are seeing some detritus from there the metal inserts in the ends of the plastic main coolant pipes are coming apart...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 27 May 2009 12:38:52 -0600
  ...The inserts in my coolant pipes had almost >> slipped out entirely. I used a hair dryer to heat the plastic thoroughly >> and then using...
• Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:30:03 +0000
  ...1.  Stainless steel coolant pipe kit:  How important?  My camper has (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe ends...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:30:10 -0500
  ...Unfortunately it's $85 or so to try it, but you get several inserts in the kit and M8x1.25 is used all over...
• Re: rear valence trim?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 3 Sep 2010 05:18:29 -0400
  ...rear valence trim? > I think you are thinking of the threaded inserts that are for the muffler > heat shield. > I think he is talking...
• Re: wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-'86 GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:39:10 -0800
  ...it was black > vinyl w/ > charcoal velour inserts.. these vans had black carpet too. > > anyway i am looking for the rear bench from one...
• Re: Engine assembly complete, it's in, it's dead? [T1]
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Sedgmen
  Tue, 14 May 96 16:56:13 EST
  ...The studs were reusable but I needed to have 'Case Savers' (threaded inserts similar to heli coils) inserted into the stripped holes. The VW...
• Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
  ...Drill out too big? Plan C is a Heli-coil or one of the other patented threaded inserts. The front side headers are easier...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 28 May 2015 17:06:24 -0400
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>> letter drill S. >>> >>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:34:20 -0800
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:16:08 -0400
  ...light over glove box door panels with no chrome or fabric inserts, no map pocket Cheers, Doug Fitz-Randolph Freeport, ME -Date: Tue, 5...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:28:16 -0700
  ...reseal-kit-b > > What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the cross over pipe rather > than plastic of other kits. > > Cheers...
• Still running like ...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:18:06 -0800
  ...Replace injector inserts . Replace fuel filter I've included two photos of the engine compartment before and after in the hopes that the comparison...
• Re: Sporadic Speedometer ('80 Westy) FIX
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:58:15 -0400
  ...Problem was delrin bearing where cable inserts. Pulled out and made improved copy on lathe. (Should be a cheap part, but where to get...
• Re[2]: new '97 ev camper q's
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Tue, 12 May 1998 09:48:21 -0400
  ...I have a couple of inserts for it. I usually just have a bike rack on it, but last summer towed a lightweight covered...
• Re: '85 Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:35:09 -0800
  Sounds like maybe you have a 'normal' 85 in that it has plastic main coolant pipes with metal inserts in the ends, and that...
• Re: Bumper Design & Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:00:45 -0700
  ...Look at the centerlines on the tube that inserts into the body. That is where I drilled 1/2" bolts through the body and...
• Re: Oil drain may be stripped? How fix?-try this
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:40:26 EDT
  ...These stripped threads are repaired all the time with inserts. The best one to use is called a 'Time-sert'. It is similar to...
• Re: steering still clunking
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 17:24:57 -0500
  ...the similar > parts on other makes, the VW ones have steel inserts where the bolts go > through). Well, thanks for this advice...I've...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400
  ...She also made some inserts to allow using this fixture with smaller drill bits. Using left handed drills, in hopes the the bit would...
• Re: Survey: How do you jack up your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson, Ph.D.
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:11:08 +0000
  ...It is a plate that fits > the circular area of a floor jack welded to a bar that inserts into the jack > receiver on...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:08:10 -0700
  ...The inserts can slowly push out and often crack the end of the pipe in the process. This happens sight unseen, until the hose...
• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:25:31 -0800
  ...1/8" thick or so and try > and copy the grate inserts Mike Ray found(I have a pair, he kindly set > to me...
• Re: Survey: How do you jack up your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Shelander
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 20:27:57 PDT
  ...It is a plate that >fits >the circular area of a floor jack welded to a bar that inserts into the >jack >receiver on...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 17 May 2005 06:34:13 EDT
  ...general design problem for ALL Vanagons, with some people's plastic inserts merely staving off the inevitable. FINALLY, some common-sense is added to...
• Re: Remember those chips of metal....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 09:16:02 -0400
  ...There are five > bearing inserts with out faces and only one with - is that normal? Intuitivly, > I would expect a pair with thrust faces...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:44:56 -0700
  ...threaded inserts is stock, nothing sheet metal related. scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"" <camping.elliott@gmail.com> To: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - eric ley
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:29:59 +0000
  ...Does Frank Condelli > > still have some of those? > > >=20 > I have the grill inserts from Frank=2C they work great. I can't find...
• Re: Roof box access ladder
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 21 May 2016 01:59:06 +0000
  ...solid stock....  For inside use, the foot sections could have Delrin inserts..... Your thoughts? Stuart On Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:37 AM, Alistair...
• Re: Emergency break adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:35:33 -0700
  ...ebrake cables When removing and installing them, I use pliers to grab the collar on cable housing where it inserts into brake backing plate...
• Re: Random Thoughts on Vanagon Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 May 2014 06:57:23 -0700
  ...assortment of fasteners types and lengths onto brittle plastic extrusions and inserts, most often completely mangled and screwed up by previous mechanical attempts... The...
• Re: new engine from VW
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 18:16:43 EDT
  ...Apparently they align bore but also use seat inserts which tend to come out...... NEw heads adlone would probably run you between 500 and...
• Re: Propane (fridge) finally out
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 May 1996 08:50:23 CST6CDT
  ...when one is remaining in the van for an extended period, say a long drive or overnight one simply inserts the other end of...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:20:22 +0000
  ...the body > work..When the attendant gets the key, he/she inserts it and sees the > surmarks, or arrows lined up, and usually has...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Thu, 28 May 2015 15:57:52 -0700
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>>> letter drill S. >>>> >>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• Re: Rebuilding diesel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:56:27 -0600
  ...They put these Bosch inserts inside them. I forget how much it did cost. Maybe 150$ for all and the pump was 400$. Entity...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 12:43:33 +0000
  ...need to get the  2 “ inserts” for the body were the mud flap in front of the propane tank goes  ….. where o where to...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:06:10 -0500
  ...and the splined end of the output shaft (the bit that > inserts into the splined sleeve, which also fits onto the drive pinion.) > > The...
• Re: pesky injectors
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:24:34 -0600
  ...What year head are you using, and is it CIS or CIS-E? Either way you're going to have injector inserts that the...
• FS: 85 Westy in TX
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sat, 25 Sep 2004 00:13:19 EDT
  ...2002 not installed but included: - new window chrome moulding - new window rubber with no moulding inserts - new front door handles and keys - new sliding...
• Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:19:12 -0500
  ...the window seals with moulding grooves and their yellowing plastic "chrome" inserts and have bought all new seals without moulding grooves from GoWesty. The...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:10:51 +0000
  ...The inside handle inserts should have removed more gingerly. Visor clips are in the sun all the time. When the driver was surprised by...
• Re: bolts for exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 07:01:12 EDT
  ...Anyone have any ideas? > You can keep the original size by using Helicoil or Time-Sert thread inserts. This is highly advisable as then...
• Re: Helicoil protocol yet again.
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:12:47 -0400
  ...If, by "protocol", you mean "instructions", HeliCoil inserts (if I recall correctly) come with an exhaustive instruction sheet. If by "protocol", you mean, "how...
• Re: Transaxle mount, possible source A1 chassis?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 07:05:37 -0700
  ...I'm thinking of trying two inserts next time, as I think they can be made to fit side by side. I did also...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:27:15 -0800
  ...they all seem to be scraped and scratched) Inside door latch inserts Visor clips And so on. In the junkyards I have yet to...
• Re: Stripped Alternator Mounting Bolt (was
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 09:47:16 -0600
  ...then > continue to work itself > loose? Are their any type of inserts or sleeves that are made of stronger > steel that I can > put...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 08:49:43 -0700
  ...others just get >> normal usage, like door pulls and door latch inserts. The >> plasticizers have >> simply broken down and they've become very brittle...