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• Re: rear engine hatch screws & perfect brakes
  Historical mailing list - ray hale
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 08:38:38 EST
  ...I've been told that replacement screws with allen head instead of phillips were available but haven't found them yet. Anyone know about...
• Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:54:59 -0700
  ...They come in different > sizes so bring your screws. The fasteners you are describing are simply > hex-head screws. They sell bit kits which...
• Re: need screws and retaining clips for lower radiator grill on 1982 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:22:56 EDT
  In a message dated 4/27/01 1:41:54 PM, bret@stoneflytech.com writes: << source for screws and retaining clips for the lower...
• Re: dash diassembly video
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:59:26 -0500
  ...all 4 of the mounting screws for the heater box are on inside. The later model van the bottom two screws are on the...
• Re: a/c ducting - Cracked Evaporator Housing
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:58:37 -0500
  ...Taking out those plastic screws are challenging too (Bentley doesn't mention these screws but you do need to take these screws out, just...
• Accessing battery -- am I too simple?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:32:23 -0700
  ...I find a black metal cover plate with four Philips screws. The two rearmost screws are easily removed. However, the foremost two are well...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:33:21 -0400
  Be careful to use a screwdriver that fits in the track and doesn't nick the edges. If you don't the slides will...
• Re: Garden Edging Front Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00:05 -0500
  At 11:11 AM 1/17/2012, The Bus Depot wrote: >head bolts and six 6.3x19 screws, Known in our country as 1...
• Re: Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:25:11 -0400
  Go to any hobby shop (RC Car, plane & stuff) They will have everything you need, especially small metric screws lol, Ben http://www3.sympatico...
• Re: Guard Panel Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 23:37:39 EST
  after you remove the screws, the panel slides up ^ . A PITA when you are trying not to scrach any thing. Good luck. Jim Morgan...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:41:27 -0400
  ...after 15-25 years, its inevitable. > >i remove the speedo or tach, and remove the screws. > >then i coat the screw lightly with grease...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:11:11 -0700
  Bleeder screws... If they break off it's reason for a new caliper (IMO). I find the correct sized wrench for the bleeder and...
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 25 May 1998 16:33:51 EDT
  ...Anyone know how to put the A/C ducting back on the > roof ie reach the screws that hold the the ducting???that runs...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 12 May 2009 09:09:35 -0700
  ...tighten the screws so they are firmly in there, but not > so tight that you stress the plastic in to cracking. There's an...
• Re: valve adj.: lower compression, valvetrain noise remains
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:27 -0400
  ...One thing to be aware of is that there will be a wear pattern-groove on the valve adjusting screws. Adjusting the screws and...
• Re: Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 06:41:17 -0700
  ...My spare TPS uses shorter screws with goofy > sort of Torx heads. Didn't have a bit. Figuring I'd find screws with > more...
• Re: WTB Digital clock.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 May 2005 22:44:21 -0500
  ...I just swapped the one from my spare Jetta cluster and it is identical - just remove two screws and swap them across. The Vanagon...
• Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or c...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:57:54 -0700
  ...Keep those screws, you will need them later. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 24...
• Re: Thanks for Info was how many bows in headliner.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:45:11 EDT
  ...rear hatch window, and mounts with 4 screws on a square base rather than the 3 screws on a triangular base like the 79...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:52:54 -0700
  ...Now remove motor assembly with 4 phillips screws. Pull out wires from back of motor assembly (color coded). Now remove black motor mount base...
• Re: Front heater motor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:08:01 -0800
  ...with tagging everything, bolts, screws, nuts, wires.... so I will fail the contest for sure....
• Sliding Door Rail Cover Removal?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 20:48:10 -0400
  Hi, Anybody got any tips on getting the rail cover off of an 89 westy? I've taken the screws out but I'm...
• Re: Elec Window Switch Hanging 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 11:42:09 EDT
  i just run a few small screws into the back of the switch at the top to make a improvised tab.. it works.. keeps...
• Sliding door latch
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 17:59:07 -0700
  Has anyone ever removed the front latch for the side door of an 85+ Vanagon? Bentley says, "Remove screws, then slide out." No way...
• Re: Accessing battery -- am I too simple?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 10:44:53 EDT
  IT is a bummer but you have toi rotate the seat about 45 degrees and then you can undo the screws! Sam W 63...
• Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 1 May 2012 20:32:58 -0700
  Is it just me, or are these difficult to find?? I'm striking out on Busdepot, cip1, I think aircooled has the wrong size...
• Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:39:37 -0400
  The sensor screws out. Check to see if the body of the sensor is cracked, that could be the source of the leak. It...
• Front Heater Core Fun!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:58:53 EDT
  ...There are parts of the wheel and suspension that have less securing screws. My question (after fighting the good fight yesterday and putting a...
• How to remove/replace airflow meter ?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 09:53:27 -0700
  ...I read Bentley and Haynes and nothing except 'remove 4 screws', well how do I get at the screws? From the replacement unit, I...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:38:32 -0700
  ...Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights > > >> �Some concern has been expressed about vibration loosening up the >> screws and the lights getting out of alignment. This...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:44:56 -0700
  ...Dave said a few days ago that my battery cover > screws are not stock because they are too long. I've been sulking ever...
• Re: CARPET REPLACEMENT was replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:33:01 -0700
  ...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:33:05 -0700 > > Just use some self-tapping screws. This one is my favorite, I have > boxes of three...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:01:47 -0800
  ...The pivots are attached to seat frame with two Allen head screws. Replacement screws are usually Phillips head. If the pivots are just loose...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:02:58 -0800
  ...You do have to scrunch up there to get screws (aluminum extrusion on roof) out and back in, and the rear corners are the...
• Re: Interior Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Phil Dennis
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:52:39 -0700
  ...It is held on with screws. I accessed these, by looking at the bottom and figuring out where the screw top would be, then...
• Re: Bleeder screws for brakes
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 10:01:48 +1100
  ...Bleeder screws for brakes I have rounded off my brake bleeder valves. Where do I get new ones? Are they VW dealer only? These...
• Re: Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:56:19 -0500
  In the past, I would loosen the screws that attach the luggage area and then climb up, sit in the middle and retighten. As...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Bio
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:27:43 -0400
  Instead of using a torch, use a hair dryer. They can heat it up quit well and you don't have to worry about...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:14:38 -0700
  ...I read archives a while > ago and discovered that this is likely due to the 2 screws under there > scraping along the brass ring...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Apr 2021 01:20:38 -0500
  ...The seat´s sliding tracks are > > mounted to the seat´s cushion pan via 4 screws from underneath. > > If these become loose, they move...
• Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:21:18 -0400
  ...Plastic housing (and clear lens and screws) looked like new. Must have been replaced at some point in their life. On the other housing...
• Re: Wobbly wheel
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:36:47 -0400
  Did you remove the two drum holding screws, 11mm heads. I hope you didn't bent the wheels. These screws have to be removed...
• FS:fiberglass bumpers, front and rear, with hardware, etc
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 00:01:44 -0800
  ...A bunch of screws and some brackets to attach the above items. The rear includes: Complete rear bumper with both end pieces. The rear...
• how to remove rectangular headlights on later vanagons ?
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 9 May 2003 19:13:24 +0000
  ...These vanagon bulbs seem to have a metal frame attached to it, but the screws look to me like adjustment screws. Am I missing...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:48:50 -0700
  ...There are four > screws on the front and sides of the rack, four on the back, and I assume > I > remove them, remove the...
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:03:38 -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: upper bunk hangs up
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:56:13 -0400
  ...Try an experiment with a thin piece of plastic laying on top of the screws so the hinge edge has a smooth surface to...
• Removing the poptop -- how many people?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sun, 11 Jun 2006 23:52:26 -0500
  ...The screws are very easy to strip. And the metal is easy to strip. You may need some #8 1/2" screws to replace...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:13:51 -0400
  ...8 rear light screws ,8 front turn signal light screws,4 rear side marker light screws, and 4 licence plate bolts with lock nut...
• Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 23 May 2009 17:43:26 -0700
  ...If you've not removed it before, > remove the screws, pull the bottom away from the tabs from which you > removed the aforementioned screws...
• Re: Door Speakers, Cleaning Inst. Panel
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:38:49 -0400
  ...Undo the four screws that hold the cluster to the dashboard and remove it. Then turn it over and undo the four screws that...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 08:16:10 -0500
  ...rusty brake bleed screws Another choice is a hot air gun The one I have came (from Bosch) with three different nozzels so you...
• Re: Power Window Regulator Crunch!!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:57:07 +0200
  ...Loosen (but don't remove) the two screws which attach the lifter mechanism to the window. Roll the window up and down (or down...
• Re: Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:18:49 -0400
  ...Bought stainless oval head screws and stainless nuts to replace the rivets, although re-riveting would be fine. Believe the screws size was 10...
• Re: side mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:11:44 -0500 (EST)
  remove the mirror by the two phillips screws, and you will find a nut in the pinion, tighten it, but not too much, or...
• mounting auxiliary lights
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:13:30 -0400
  ...I "think" somebody mentioned that there are/were brackets available which mount to the existing bumper screws. Does anybody know more? Sources? -- Karl '81...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:44:26 -0900
  ...The dash has two screws at each end(in the door jambs), five small screws at the base of the windshield(the larger ones...
• Re: was:Plastic Ramps/Slider Screen
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:08:42 -0500
  ...I've had this screen on > for entire summers and put it on 4 years ago with no problems of the screws > that hold...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 08:29:12 -0800
  ...If the canvas is shot just cut it away to start with so you can get to the tiny screws easier. Leave one loosened...
• Re: Dash removal for AC access
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:26:32 -0500
  ...The steps were pretty simple: - Remove cover to instrument panel. - Remove instrument panel (remove 4 screws, speedometer cable, wiring harness, and plugs for switches...