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• Re: me too (solar)
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:16:11 +0000
  ...With a turbine, overvoltage is caused by the blades spinning too fast (often at the equipment's peril) so the solution is to fully...
• Re: Can Germans make a decent two stoke engine?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 06:49:08 -0800
  ...runs after years of non-use. (Whatzatnoise?) Amazing how fast a new blade on a chainsaw will go through palm trees. tim o'brien
• Re: Horn button removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:37:42 EST
  ...Use a knife blade and get it under the edge of the center black plastic piece and gently pry. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc...
• Re: Air Flow Meter;
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:46:52 -0400
  ...Start by running a razor blade around the seal, then very carefully start prying up at one corner and gradually work it around. Takes...
• Re: I'm thur
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 10:03:07 -0800
  ...A guy walked into a auto parts store and told the guy at the counter he wanted a wiper blade for his Yugo. The...
• Re: Another solvent question
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:06:21 -0700
  ...Use a razor blade to clean up the residue on the glass. Frank '90 Carat ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To...
• Re: LED to tell when fan is on.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:52:16 -0800
  ...to in spokes of our bikes) on the fan so the blades make that wicked cool sound! ;^) Neil. On Jan 22, 2008 12:31...
• Re: LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 14:21:02 -0700
  ...If one carries a small jewellers Phillips and flat blade in their bus, it's likely they can open up their cell phone and...
• Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED crank the ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:43:23 EST
  ...Ice skaters have thin blade that exerts a lot of pressure on the ice to melt the ice create a grove and then move...
• Re: Who needed early bus rear bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 8 May 1995 13:22:01 MST
  ...They are the blade bumpers w/o any over-riders, and they have the mega chrome on them. I do already have a set...
• Re: Window Latch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 00:33:19 -0500
  You can also reach that recessed screw by using a flat blade scredriver bit. (You know, the one that fits into an electical drill...
• Re: Decals
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 14:00:38 -0400
  ...old, worn WESTFALIA decals? >I've started by using a razor blade and can see that will take paint with >it. Any solutions that...
• Re: Cutting out swivel Westy Seat Bases
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:56:11 -0600
  ...Stan On Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:25:01 -0600 olists <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> writes: > On 12/02 Stan Wilder wrote: > >> Saw blades $3...
• Re: oil pressure buzzer-SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:42:40 -0400
  ...there with a small piece of sandpaper > over a small �screwdriver blade and then sprayed with some electrical cleaner > and fired her �up. Got...
• Re: Noisy Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:25:33 -0700
  ...Another shop took a look at it, decided nothing was touching > the > > blades, and that my choices were to either to buy a $300...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo....
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:34:10 -0500
  ...spinning turbo? It wouldn't take much to fracture the impeller blades and render the turbo out-of-balance or frozen. Gary >> I have...
• Re: Stickers on van, was: phishy van
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 09:30:28 -0500
  ...Most of them met the razor blade & WD-40. Which ones did you keep? Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1984 Vanagon Westfalia...
• Re: Heater motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:37:03 EST
  ...the diameter) then back them out with a fair sized straight bladed screwdriver. This way, if you are really cheap or lazy, you can...
• Re: Reinstalling wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 08:22:31 -0500
  ...tight edge of the bushing with a sharp blade I use a three angle blade I got from sears. If the scratch in the...
• '90 Wiper won't
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:49:18 -0800
  ...had very little grip on the plastic barrel of the wiper blade. The plastic was virtually smooth by the time I had removed it...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 16:02:00 PST
  ...One pass with a > razor blade can wipe out all of them. I once removed the tint from a > rear window for reasons similar...
• Larry's Syncro sited
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:03:16 -0600
  ...After measuring the height of the van the owner said he'd probably be avoiding underpasses until the blades relaxed a bit. After requesting...
• Re: Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:07:10 -0500
  ...If you allow it to age, but only on the > glass - a fresh single-edged razor blade. > > George of the Pines
• Re: Scrapping vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:29:48 -0400
  ...a Vanagon once with a Sawsall. > > Only took 1 1/2 blades, although a cutting torch would have been much > faster... > > check out http...
• Re: Need advice for stripping parts
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:07:46 +1000
  ...When I was renewing my trim I used a paint scrapper, sharpened the blade to a razor edge and simply broke the heads off...
• Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:48:08 -0400
  ...Dirt or wear on the blades or worn bearings add to the commotion. The point that you are really missing is the low speed...
• Of lawn mowers, hornets, and Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 22:10:25 -0100
  ...Right before the blade of the mower sheared off, it managed in its dying gasp to hurl gravel through the rear window of my...
• Re: Horn button removal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:40:26 EST
  ...had a pretty good go at it already and left > sharp bladed pocketknife...but be careful, one slip and youre sorry.. i remember a...
• Re: Scrapping vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:36:51 -0700
  ...a Vanagon once with a Sawsall. > > Only took 1 1/2 blades, although a cutting torch would have been much faster... > > check out http...
• Re: LVC: small wind turbines for portable power generation
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:02:23 -0800
  ...as a > replacement for the photovoltaics that people put on the roof of their vans? > I'm imagining something with foldable blades and a...
• Re: Followup Re: 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:18:26 -0400
  ...blade connectors on the back. These relays > only had an 87 terminal marked on them > 3) 2 metal ones with 5 blade connectors...
• Re: Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:47:13 -0700
  ...be some sources of 18-or-so slot > > fuse blocks for blade type fuses? Couldn't find them on the JCW site. > > > > Thanks. > > > > John...
• Re: Removing old window tint film
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 20:00:26 -0800
  ...Removing old window tint film > > Entity Vanagon Man spoke thus: > >> I want to remove the window tint film > Razor blade scraper. Use a vacuum...
• Re: Westy middle seat mounting question(s)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:24:26 EST
  ...under floor, then use a radial arm saw and set the blade to cut thru your plywood floor for tacks which will be recessed...
• Re: Bend in Alternator Support Arm?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:53:51 -0400
  ...fan blade bent?
• Re: can i ask a eurovan question here -- ??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Nov 2015 16:43:32 -0600
  I don't know, the wiper blades? Sorry, being a SA, but why are you looking? At something to possibly buy? Trying to find...
• Re: Oil cooler installation pictures...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 23:01:39 -0400
  ...I >discovered it by having someone observe the blades in a box fan that was >covering the opening while I drove. I have been...
• Re: LOUD! cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Hall
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:36:08 EDT
  ...I can't find anything wrong with the mounts or fan blades. It looks normal to my untrained eye. I find it very annoying...
• Re: Instrument cluster lenses
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 19:22:19 -0500
  ...of crud trapped in there. (While probing it > with an exacto blade, I actually removed a perfect trimming from a previous > driver's finger...
• Re: Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 13:15:32 -0600
  ...I've replaced the intermittent relay,wiper motor,wiper arms and blades and >wiper sitch assy on column. >Nothing in the archives. > >Suggestions anyone...
• Re: Heater fan CHIRP!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 9 Apr 2013 09:37:42 -0400
  ...I think it may be because Meyle didn't properly trim molding flash off the blades of the blower wheel. I agree about the...
• 88 GL - Resolved: Tach Inop after new coil install
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:42:10 -0600
  ...I can only believe that the terminal blades on the new coil were rough or something causing the material snag and curly up inside...
• Re: Propex Install in '84 Wolfsburg at Westy Ventures
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:49:20 -0400
  FWIW, if you have a small-bladed saw like a coping saw, saber-saw, or air-powered saw, the [3.75"] hole for the...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 1 Dec 1998 01:23:04 EST
  ...unbolt them and slice the hose off with a NEW razor blade and re-install tank .it worked for me i hope it works...
• Re: Wiper Arm with Wing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:32:05 -0500
  I've seen wiper blades with the wings. You can always scout some wrecking yards to find the OEMs on late model donors. Stan...
• Re: starting issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:01:23 EST
  ...of electrical functions do not work like the headlights and wiper blades. >> Dylan, I am working from the ever fading memory of an '84...
• Re: LVC: small wind turbines for portable power generation
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 10 Mar 2007 22:53:40 +0000
  ...as a > replacement for the photovoltaics that people put on the roof of their vans? > I'm imagining something with foldable blades and a...
• Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:24:27 -0700
  ...I can > get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the plastic cover that > makes up the blades of the fan...
• Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 16:33:30 -0700
  ...Be sure you get the appropriate blade for fiberglass. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Puzerewski" <puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• The Loop
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:44:37 -0500
  ...Also do the aux heater and rear wiper blade run off the same fuse? My rear heater stopped working today as did my rear...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:23:42 -0500
  ...to start things off: > > - Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside > - High output taillight bulbs > - Oversized wiper blades > > What are yours? > Chris >
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:19:18 -0800
  Joy Hecht typed: > Sounds like you need something important to fuss about, Mike. Maybe your > engine will blow? :-) > Jeez -- I hope not. I already...
• Power Mirror Insert
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:43:40 -0800
  ...the mirror all the way down and then insert a flat blade screwdriver to slide a lever, which then releases the mirror. If you...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:31:48 -0400
  ...The small blade on my Swiss Army knife has always done well, got the right combination of blade and grip size for me.* *And...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:11:37 -0500
  ...Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills >> > >> > When the thin plastic blades of your Vanagon's grill become chipped, >> > here's an easy way to...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 11:13:12 -0700
  ...By "key switch" are we talking about the ignition switch? If your Vanagon uses the newer style fuse box (blade type fuses), I've...
• Re: bus bars for bus (engine conversion wiring questions)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:54:00 -0500
  ...if it > is a TDi only feature). > > Has fusible links and blade type fuses. Hondas also have nice under-hood fuse boxes. At least...
• Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:14:07 -0700
  ...removing the old pinstriping? Goo Gone & > plastic scraper? Mineral Spirits? Razor blade? Rubber eraser wheel on > drill? > > Please give me your experience. Thanks. > > -- > Bobby...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:49:22 -0800
  ...Is that because the fan > speed is so low that they can't injure, or because the fan blades are of a > soft material...
• Re: Tim's Aircooled Westy Giveaway
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:43:55 -0700
  ...It would be >>> pure Damask Steel; make super sharp knife blades out of the remains. >>> >>> I didn't steal your thread, just borrowed it...