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• Re: [WetWesties] Anyone bought the BusDepot dish set with vans on it?
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:24:33 -0800
  Terry, I'm not familiar with the Solo plates, are these like disposable grocery store items? Thanks, Courtney > > > Best set up for dishes is...
• Re: 1.6L , 1.9L, 2.1L Pressure plate Q??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 20:48:49 -0500
  ...I guess if anyone needs a pressure plate for a Diesel let me know Ive got 2 at this point. C-ya Jonce >> Can...
• Re: Emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 14 May 2007 23:08:57 -0400
  I got mine out of my backing plates with lots of PB Blaster penetrating spray. I would soak it and reapply a bunch, till...
• Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:24:07 -0700
  ...syncro transmission bash plate project finished > > I surprised myself in getting this project finished today. Plate cut out and > installed. > > http://shufti.wordpress.com...
• Re: Fridge usage
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 06:28:20 -0500
  ...The data plate you are talking about is nolonger inplace, it already rusted off. The bottom of the tank is completed rust covered and...
• Re: Vanity Plates
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 15:18:59 -0800
  My caver-oriented plate for my westy is "CAVEINN". Like, I going caving, I hope there's not a cave-in, so I can...
• Re: Front Licence Plate bracket
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 24 May 1999 19:42:37 EDT
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I live in New York, we have front plates and I need to mount it on my > Syncro. The thing...
• Rear backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 16:24:04 -0400
  Does anyone have a set of rear backing plates with the adjusting bars for a vanagon? I will pay cash money for some. Pawling...
• 'FS: Swivel mechanism complete
  Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
  Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:07:49 -0700
  ...The unit has the base plate which has been burned out of a camper model and grounded down. Ready for installation. It also has...
• Sump plate.... Where the heck is it?
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 02:02:50 EST
  ...but most folks talk about putting it in the sump plate. Does somebody have a digital pic they can p-mail me? Scott De...
• Need a Propane Tank Regulator Protector Plate
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 17:00:40 -0400
  I'm having a real tough time finding the steel plate that bolts on the propane tank and protects the regulator and connectors. For...
• Re: Friday Floor Matt
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 20:40:41 -0700
  Once you get your nuts plated, you might next want to invest in some good penetrating oil. Karl Wolz > No I only like my...
• WTB: License Plate holder with EPA sticker on it
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 06:10:59 -0700
  Chris Turner seems to be on vacation, so does anyone have a license plate holder with the the EPA sticker on the inside?? Malcolm...
• Re: Some 1600cc questions.
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Tue, 16 May 1995 10:18:27 +0100 (BST)
  ...Er, well my manual calls the plate under the generator pedestal (the plate with three semi-circular louvres) an oil deflector plate. Prehaps this...
• Re: Defeating Photo Radar "tricks"
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 08:04:45 -0400
  I know in NYS it is illegal to have anything covering your plate. Even if it is a clear cover. You may not get...
• Re: Rear Brakes: E-brake lever lube, E-brake spring function (purpose)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 May 2016 17:48:47 -0700
  ...I'll leave that backing plate replacement for another day. My new backing plates feel much stronger in comparison but then they aren't...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:37:49 -0700
  Passes the dollar bill test on top and sides, not so tight the full width of the bottom. "So even with striker plate out...
• Custom-made sump plate for '72 - '83 engines, threaded for VDO oil temp sender
  Historical mailing list - R.D. Robertson
  Tue, 05 Nov 1996 16:43:51 -0600
  ...It has a 9/16" hole drilled in the stock oil sump plate, for the VDO oil temp sender, which was was seeping oil...
• Re: Off topic - Aircraft Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:28:02 -0700
  ...Like the shaft went through the > center of a circular plate. The plate was waffled up and down so > that if > the plate was...
• License Plates in online pictures - a risk or not?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:52:36 -0700
  Hello Folks, I've had this lingering question about showing license plates in online pictures. On a few occasions I've erased out the...
• Re: Mo' buses in da movies
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 12:54:52 -0700 (PDT)
  And Rusty VanBondo thus wrote: > > -A 12v sticker? > -The rear view mirror? > -Radio w/backing plate or large block off plate? ______ > -If an outside...
• throttle responce question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:30:08 -0400
  has anyone ever tried to modify or replace the stock small bore vanagon throttle body? I've been looking at the small throttle plate...
• Re: UPDATE: Personalized Plates!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:25:31 -0600
  ...Personalized Plates! >>> >>> >>> "Ahoy matey!" >>> >>> And the R & T plate was 'IXLR8' :-) >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans >>> <scottdaniel...
• Re: WTB CV joint "backing plate"
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:48:26 -0500
  ...Ken Lewis On Mon, February 18, 2008 11:28 am, Jim Felder wrote: > I need the reinforcing or backing plate that goes under the...
• Re: careful removing drums! was drums scraping backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:11:32 -0500
  ...After reassembly the drums are > rubbing > against the brake backing plates. The drums are only hitting the > backing plates at one point (at the...
• Re: [F] license plates
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:38:38 -0700
  NC used to permit 8.� A friend spotted PV34PV3P, but it only works with the "open" 4 that NC uses on its plates.�Hint...
• Re: poor shifting when engine running
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 09:41:47 -0400
  ...It had a just-barely leaky front engine seal that mixed enough oil with the clutch-disc-dust to make the the clutch plate...
• Clutch/transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 21:03:17 -0500
  ...The problem was fixed twice at the dealer, replacing the main shaft, clutch plate and pressure plate, pilot bearing, main shaft seal, and throwout...
• Re: Power Lock Motors (Cycling problem)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:27:38 -0700
  ...Turns out the four copper (is that what it is, copper??) 'plates' on the connector (sliding door side) had been worn and pushed back...
• Schmoo Award!
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 21:32:30 -0600
  ...The first owner had the plates on it and the guy I bought it from did not know what the plates meant. I just...
• Re: Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:27:26 -0700
  ...I can't seem to find new damping plates anywhere for mine. Point is, don't lose those plates if you still have them...
• Re: Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:14:48 -0400
  ...To get to the battery terminals, this plate must seemingly be removed. >The plate is secured by two screws in front, and two in...
• Re: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 00:04:02 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: (contest) I need Ideas for my personalized license plates > > > I am looking for Ideas for a personalized plate on...
• Re: torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:13:58 -0700
  ...torque converter carrier plate > > Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex > flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:04:27 -0400
  ...Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy > $74.50 in Alberta.. But... if you want to register it as an Antique > (25 years old) it...
• Re: Roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:14:02 -0400
  Mine came with Yakima towers mounted to Yakima "gutter" plates bolted to the poptop with reinforcing plates on the inside. I recommend using stainless...
• winch mounting plate
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 08:55:50 -0700
  called msds for a winch plate ( i know that this is esoteric ) and they said that it is nla. of course the guy was...
• Bus names/plates
  Historical mailing list - Eric B. Pickering
  Sun, 3 May 1998 11:31:40 -0400
  Favorite plate (on a Westy): BEDBUG My '86 Westy's name: Mojo - cause I HOPE it is charmed and I make it where I...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 05:55:33 -0500
  Rich, It seems to me that I saw a guy at ebay, under the catagory "license plates" that will print any plate that you...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 00:40:12 -0600
  ...Cad plated steel, actually. I've got some laying around actually. (Dealer just GAVE me the set for one of mine!- Oh well, I...
• Vehicle names
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 21:07:18 -0600
  ...She has a front plate with her name and skull and crossbones, however, her personalized New Mexico plate is "VANARU". She's kind of...
• '71 Bus rear brake backing plate
  Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 10:35:10 -0500
  ...The tube is welded to the plate, and the VW dealer cant order a new plate because it is an obsolete part. What do...
• Re: Broken axle stub on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 00:30:32 -0400
  > Dan, > > According to Bently pg.42.4 and 42.5, it appears that from the back side > the brake backing plate is held in...
• Re: [holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:33:36 MST
  ...Ok, how about some techniques on how to hold the liscense plate down and check the oil and hold the rag at the same...
• =?UTF-8?Q?50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 14:17:15 -0700
  ...This is for a Kennedy adaptor plate mounted to a VW inline 4 cylinder. I think I have the lower studs in the correct...
• Lucas thread, licence plates /f
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 12:09:49 -0400
  ...never looked back! Second, I was thinking that a nice vanity plate for a water cooled vanagon might be "H2O LKR", or perhaps "LKY...
• Gear Jammin' Fixed!
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Sun, 15 Nov 1998 23:08:45 EST
  Simple adjustment of the shifter plate inside the Van. NOT, however by lining up the holes in the upper and lower plates, as in...
• Wanted: Westy seats, Left armrest and battery cover plate
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 22:55:20 -0500
  Need a left side armrest (gray), 2 front seats in brown (tan) velour, one Westy swivel base, and a main battery cover plate (the...
• Re: Vanagon Bucking Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:06:56 EDT
  ...Where is the throttle plate sensor and how is it checked and correctly adjusted? Jeff 83.5 Westy LA,CA
• Re: Any clever nicknames?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 17:33:17 -0700
  Vanity Plate on 1987 GL Westy "Drunk" On Sat, 12 Oct 2002, G.M.Bulley wrote: > Sorry, no nicknames. > Vanity plate for 1982 White...
• euro licence plates aka . . . .
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 13:22:07 -0700
  What if you got euro licence plates for the front . . . and had them custom made to have the same number as you California Licence...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #3
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 07:37:36 -0700
  ...The failure was contained to the Auto Trans Flex Plate and Trans. See photos. Initial hint of the problem was a "clicking" sound upon...
• Re: bike rack in rear hitch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:09:56 -0600
  ...rear hitch obscure the licence > plate?? how could these things be legal?? The Fiamma fits above the license plate. http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs...
• DMV Comment and Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:08:17 -0500
  ...My front plate was on the dash and I got ticket bcuz it was not on the bumper. Duck taped it and gotta pay...
• swivel seat slop
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 18:11:19 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>hey all,</DIV> <DIV>this weekend i bought some swivel seat base plates for my 87 westy.&nbsp...
• Re: rear bearing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:08:53 -0700
  ...I had no luck with backing plate loose. alistair On 16-Apr-11, at 11:01 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > hey congrats on...
• Re: 82 DIESEL FLYWHEEL
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:58:44 -0400
  ...There are 3 small pins that protrude from the flywheel to make sure that the pressure plate only fits one way as well. No...
• torque converter carrier plate
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:18:01 -0400
  Hello, fellow listees, looking for a torque converter carrier plate, or flex flate, for my van. Apparently it cracked in the middle, since the...
• clutch pressure plate fs
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Tue, 8 May 2001 17:14:32 -0700
  88 clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing fs doing the I-4 conversion do not need this part any longer the have about...
• front license plates
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 18:25:25 -0500
  the requirement for a front plate is pretty widely enforced in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and the rest of Minnesota- pretty sure...