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• Re: 1980 AC model speedo
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:41:58 -0700
  On 12/3/04 6:50 PM, "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Actually, AFAIK 1981 was the last model year for the screw...
• Re: window crack handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:17:43 -0700
  You peel back the handle plastic, and there is a screw around the metal frame. Unscrew with a Phillips screwdriver and wiggle the handle...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 01:10:22 -0400
  Both Home Depot and Lowe's have a very good assortment of screws, in all sorts of sizes. That's where I'll check...
• Removing printed circuit from instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 20:36:18 -0400
  As many of you have noted, the instrument cluster housing has a tendency to crack, break, and fall apart where the screws for the...
• Adjusting valves on '91 Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:40:29 EDT
  ...When I got home and diagnosed the problem, I found that the screw threads were damaged beyond use. No problem, I pulled another screw...
• Re: here is a stumper....two VIN's on the dash??? anyone ever heard of that?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:52:02 -0500
  ...there is another VIN, (different VIN#, with no "ZZZ" in it) directly behind it on the dash - SCREWED ON with square drive sheetmetal screws...
• Re: Middle Swivel seat install
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 02:01:03 -0700
  ...All you need to install them is a short flat blade screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to remove the cap screws, then lifted off the...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:55:00 -0400
  ...what if you could drill out the hole in the floor somewhat, bigger than the head of an appropriate screw, and plug the hole...
• access to battery ?
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:31:48 -0700
  ...I couldn't tell if the cover was hinged because I couldn't access the two forward screws holding down this cover. The screws...
• Re: Attaching cable to thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 14:04:38 -0700
  ...the nipple does screw off - the cable doesn't thread through the thermostat, but I threaded it through the nipple and then screwed the...
• Watch "How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:32:00 -0600
  How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver: http://youtu.be/pYleKxjl0uY I always wondered how to identify rod knock, and in which...
• Wolfsburg Edition a/c ductwork screw fastener
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wildermuth
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:04:01 -0400
  ...I am missing a screw fastener with the gray plastic cover for the plastic a/c duct work at the rear. This is the...
• Re: Camper pop-top screws
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 00:16:25 EDT
  ...LOSANGELES.AF.MIL writes: << Anyone know where I can get replacement screws/bolts for the rusted ones that hold the pop-top to it...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 17:49:35 -0400
  ...Are you saying it is a simple screw in there I need to tighten? Philips, flat, not a tiny allen head? > > I had tried...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:49:03 -0500
  ...Using a couple small nail especially if you have a small roofing nail that will fit flush each into each screw hole. Push these...
• RE: dashboard fan?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  8 May 1995 13:43:35 -0800
  ...Threw them away, and my fan is now happily mounted with drywall screws. Are drywall screws not the coolest fastener around? I LOVE drywall...
• Vanagon Speaker Clarification
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:45:40 EST
  ...However you will have to get some of those metal screw clips that allow you to screw the speaker to the pressboard door panel...
• Re: Flat Hex Screw for arm rest on 89 captian's chair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:11:59 -0600
  ...Flat Hex Screw for arm rest on 89 captian's chair > There are 2 machine screws that have a flat head driven by a...
• Re: Driver's Door Window
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:20:47 -0500
  ...Bit of a bear getting a stubby screwdriver underneath to drive the screw into the hole, but it has worked great! It will indeed...
• Re: westy speaker replacement - no screws
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:16:04 -0700
  Just got a reply from a helpful someone who also does not have the small screws. He said that the speakers were threaded into...
• Plug Over Fuel Mixture Adj Screw on AFM, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:16:45 -0700
  Volks, I have not been successful in removing the silver metal (aluminum?) plug inserted on top of the fuel mixture adjustment screw on the...
• Re: thermostat bleeder valve
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:07:30 -0500
  >>>On a 91 2.1 which way is the thermostat housing bleeder screw closed? Clockwise or CounterClockwise? I just replaced a hose and need...
• Re: replacing heater blower!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:30:39 -0400
  ...The heater box is attached to the bulkhead with four M6 screws, two of which are buried deep. There are also similar screws at...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:43:11 -0700
  I found the rear corner screws holding strip and canvas to roof the worst. Stubby screwdriver of course, and a helper standing outside the...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:04:20 -0500
  ...machine screws and Loctite? Well, I'm a geezer. I buy the best brand of eyeglass frames I can get, the ones that flex...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:38:42 -0700
  Sounds to me the like the piece that the cap screws or locks to, is worn out and rusted. It's secured by 3...
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:18:21 -0700
  ...Skylight Leak The only leaks in the skylight that I have ever had to deal with have been through the screws that hold the...
• Re: [EDIT] Baffles next to headlamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 14 May 2012 23:34:30 -0400
  At 11:11 PM 5/14/2012, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >(D) how come it has, like, six screw holes but doesn't appear...
• For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:17:49 -0600
  ...Remove the C-clip with two screwdrivers, better a screwdriver and a hook tool like a spark plug boot remover. 6. Use a 3...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 6 Dec 2019 00:24:24 -0500
  ...The screw in question dose not look like the threads are intact. Do > > you know where I can get replacement screws? > > John > > On Thu...
• Re: How to remove the heat duct?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:57:41 -0700
  Pop off the caps and use a Philips head screwdriver on the screws. Don't forget the screws at the exit grill, and you...
• Re: High beams not working-lighting upgrades!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:53:00 -0800
  ...I know it's easy to mistakenly think that an adjuster screw is part of what holds the headlight in place and in doing...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:26:21 -0400
  ...using epoxy in lieu of the rubber washer might be a problem, because if the screw is snugged down reasonably tight there won't...
• Re: recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 01:41:43 -0400
  ...once that was dried and secured, i > drilled new screw holes for four (4) screws (Paranoid Maintenance: if one is > good, four must be...
• You know how just when you think you're wrapping up, the radiator bleeder screw head shears off?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:27:34 -0600
  As the subject says, I was closing the bleeder screw and the head sheared right off. Wasn't applying too much torque, but maybe...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 23 May 2007 11:19:31 -0400
  ...I'll send a picture of my painted OEM rusty screws. They are not too bad, but they are indeed painted.Not just the...
• Removing ECU Difficulties
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 15 May 1999 10:30:16 -0500
  ...There are screws that surround the ecu, that attach it to the mount, however, it does appear that in order to access these screws...
• Re: Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 May 2000 12:20:02 -0400
  ...Small recessed flat head screw in hole that is generally dirt filled. Remove screw. Slip plug outpossibly pushing out from front. There is a...
• Cut a slit in toue bleed screw.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 16:09:18 -0800
  ...A while back someone suggested nicking a slit in the Vanagon rasdiator bleed screw. I recently ground a narrow, short kerf with my Dremel...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list
  21 Aug 96 10:05:08 PDT
  ...Name - Screw Starter Stock Number - 41024 (division 9 hardware) - Jeff '80 Westi, '67 Sqbk, '64 Ford Crewcab, '87 Subaru 4WD Grass Valley, California > Is...
• Re: FS: SA 15" Alloys w/ Michelins UPDATE
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:16:35 EST
  ...the inside of the wheels to clear the drum retaining screws on two of the wheels. >> why? you dont even need those screws... chris
• need screws and retaining clips for lower radiator grill on 1982 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 11:40:47 -0600
  Can any point me to a source for screws and retaining clips for the lower radiator grill on a 1982 diesel westfalia? I am...
• Re: FW: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 19:56:44 -0800
  Pull the starter, remove the solenoid -snip- My solenoid screws wouldn't budge with a screwdriver. I was ready to drill them out but...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:28:31 -0700
  ...TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed? > At 09:53 PM 9/29/2009, Robert Stewart wrote: >>Now after the rebuild of the...
• Re: Chin spoiler attachment
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 12:21:09 EST
  ...The threaded inserts > that are press-fitted into the sheet metal spun loose as I tightened the > screws. This makes it impossible to completely...
• Re: heads up on vanagon jack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:05:02 -0700
  ...Stephen --- jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> wrote: > On 7/24/05 1:28 PM, "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> > wrote: > > > The screw type jack...
• Re: spark plug upgrades.....3 electrode for 1.9L and 4 electrode for 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:25:41 -0600
  ...A pair of plyers will remove the bulb from the top of the screw to expose the machine screw type tip.......I prefer the...
• Re: Screw extractors any good?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 16:22:03 -0700 (PDT)
  On Sun, 13 Jul 1997, Tim Marciniak wrote: > Does anyone have experience with screw/bolt extractors? Do they work? Are > they brittle, do they...
• Re: speedo cable installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:40:30 -0500
  ...On the corners where the bosses are that the screws go into the material breaks out and then YOU are screwed. No way to...
• Fuel filler assembly parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 22:49:14 -0500
  ...Three screws hold them together. I believe the California one is a smaller diameter than the federal one. The opening for the nozzle is...
• Re: Steering Column bolts again
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 20:55:33 EST
  ...Use this to make the cones look like slotted screws, then just attack them with a screwdriver bit attached to a ratchet handle. Sean...
• radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:08:23 -0800
  ...There is one screw that supports the existing basket in the back that seemed to be put in from the outside (front.) Any hints...
• Re: Eurovan Gauge strangeness
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jul 1996 16:41:14 GMT
  ...remove black plastic inside of gauge cave. (two screws at top) >5. remove plastic face over gauges (two screws one on each side of...
• Tie Rod Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:30:38 -0800
  ...Looking at it it just seems like it screws off on the "van" end and then bolts off on the "wheel" end. I'm...
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:57:29 -0400
  ...Where the original "Screws" (90� twist screws) go between two pieces of metal to hold the original grille on, you'll want to insert...
• Re: fix hole in battery
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:27:34 EST
  ...weld and a sheet metal screw. > Maybe a stainless screw won't corrode away. > Make sure the screw doesn't poke into the plates...
• Re: westy table wiggle
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 21:11:08 -0500
  ...I stuck it on the upright tube of the table in the spot where the screw tightens down. Now the screw (and related tightening...
• Re: Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 14:13:48 PDT
  You need to swivel the seat 180 degrees (until it's facing the rear) to get to those two screws. -MM >From: Chris Paquette...
• Rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 16:12:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...There were only 4 screws holding it on and one of them was missing. Two of the screws went from inside the body (where...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 23:05:53 -0400
  ...Take the damned pop-top off the camper and screw in four screws per > corner. The corners are the tightest part of the canvas...