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• On the Road Again
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:04:38 -0500
  ...Wiper arms missing - Replace (get from Jim's - which I did) New Wiper blades New Gas Cap Tail Lights/Brake Lights stay on all...
• Re: Phrydaye Phollies ... and the theme tonight is: Snow! :)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:52:37 +0000
  ...have had enough. > The only other sound I hear > Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. > > His bus is lovely, clean and bright, > A pleasing...
• Re: another great portable BBQ
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 2 Jan 2014 16:22:24 -0600
  ...We do have some digital production equipment, as I personally order most of my jigsaw blades online. Ahem. Last check, the plasma had a...
• Re: NEWS FLASH: replace bottom flap seals without pulling heater and dash
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:45:33 -0600
  ...offset on each side that will force you to guide the > blades right between the raised plastic channels in the case. A > mirror and...
• TiiCo fuel rail conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 13 May 2002 17:56:04 -0700
  ...rail bizness (ncookson@CELOXNETWORKS.COM) Yeah, there's a few dull blades at wolfsport(German Auto Salvage). But, they're counterbalanced by the tons...
• Re: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:26:46 -0800
  ...front wipers > > One of the most cost effective things you can do to improve your wiper > blades is to use RainX on your windshield...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:04:41 -0700
  ...Power steering and > suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to > fail. > > Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Re: Horrendous Noise - Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:57:08 -0700
  ...Dirt or wear > on > the blades or worn bearings add to the commotion. The point that you are > really missing is the low speed...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:16:48 -0700
  ...I've tinkered with the curvature of the blades but no > matter what I do, the fan is best-suited for blowing stuff off...
• Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:18:11 -0400
  ...grinder, a small air grinder, a sawzall (three Sawzall brand "Torch" blades), a heavy duty pry bar, a ball peen hammer, a mini sledge...
• I'm back, fire extinguishers, tents, and....
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Mon, 4 May 1998 12:39:13 EDT
  ...After an exciting fire (the cooling fan motor shorted and caught the plastic blades on fire, almost setting fire to the inside of the...
• replace heater hose 83.5
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Aug 1997 03:10:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...New wiper blades [OK. Now I'm really milking it.] Couldn't have done it without the list and vanagon.com. Thank you. Thank...
• Re: [F] Canadian Tire [was: seat covers]
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 10:19:55 -0800
  ...Just give me a set of wiper blades for the vanagon, then. > > CTT: (tap tap tap tap) what year? > > You: AAARRRGH!!! > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Tobin Copley Bowen...
• Snakes in a Bus (volkstransport)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 08:55:20 -0800
  ...the windshield wishywashy with winter grade washywishy (local colloquialism here), new blades, clean and lube the seat sliders...the tasks never end. Why do...
• Shore Power Hook-Up Glitch
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:00:02 -0700
  ...So I checked the hook-up more closely and noticed one of the blades had pushed back through the plastic, not quite all the...
• Re: Tune up help pleeassseee!
  Historical mailing list - Andreas Fenner
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 23:02:31 -0400
  ...check the wiper blades and replace 7.fill up both tanks for wiper fluid 8.Listen to your engine and check the idle, should...
• Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:42:05 -0700
  ...the >life jackets >in a dry bag along with the paddle blades and the the whole thing wedges >(rattle-free and dry) >under the...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:18:05 -0800
  ...The relays are >> plugged into the specified male blades on the back of the fuse block (as >> directed in the instructions). >> >> I guess what...
• Re: Tie Rod ends and Rear trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 May 2012 00:17:45 -0400
  ...The bushing tube is somewhat hard so you will need a lot of good sawzall blades to accomplish this. A torch can also be...
• our US trip in a 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Tue, 9 May 2006 13:27:04 -0400
  ...side mirrors - cracked windshield washer reservoir - low tire pressure - dead wiper blades - loosened screw that was creating too much friction on passenger sun visor...
• Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:21:47 -0500
  ...The blades and the rods they are attached to can go back in more than one way, but only one way is right. Be...
• Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:28:17 -0700
  ...grinder, a small air grinder, a sawzall (three Sawzall brand "Torch" |> blades), a heavy duty pry bar, a ball peen hammer, a mini |sledge...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 19:08:03 -0800
  ...Winter specials - Weatherstripping, >> wiper blades and German Floor mats will remain on sale through >> December. Please consider suggesting our Gift Certificates to your >> friends...
• Re: "rare" TAN capt chairs w/ ADJUSTABLE armrests... fit all westys or vans
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:18:46 -0800
  ...a near dead 80 westy, with rust...........oh.....and 'new wiper blades' - hot Shazam ! ....lol ) ..........but way high I think. But the westy parts...
• need help on cooling/ac questions, 90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:22:02 -0400
  ...The fan blades spin, the fuses are good, and the windings on the fan motor ohmed out, showing that they were good. So we...
• 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...
• MORE Frydaye Follies for Fickle Ffolkes or Friendly Fussbudgets! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 22:22:52 -0600
  ...The only other sound I hear Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. His bus is lovely, clean and bright, A pleasing note of all...
• VW's prorating of Leaking Heads Repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 16:51:54 -0230
  ...such as the discontinued and had to find Bosch winter wiper blades. Along with lots of other parts you might need to keep your...
• Re: Fwd: All 2 Speed Radiator Fans Use Internal Resistor?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:19 -0800
  ...The fan blades only came in 305mm diameter but the motors are a different diameter with different mounting bolt pattern and that is why...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:22:50 -0800
  ...razors and patiently put them back together. Next time, > :::same thing: blades here, blade guards over there. This last set of > :::disposables are some...
• Re: Your Outrage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 12:49:20 -0400
  ...an answer. > How could 4-5 men armed with only razor blades take over 150 people? And while > passengers wittnessed the terror inflicted on...
• Re: TiiCo fuel rail conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dave Jones
  Tue, 14 May 2002 10:48:25 -0700
  ...rail bizness (ncookson@CELOXNETWORKS.COM) > > Yeah, there's a few dull blades at wolfsport(German > Auto Salvage). But, they're counterbalanced by the > tons...
• Re: Snakes in a Bus (volkstransport)
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:03:26 -0800
  ...the > windshield wishywashy with winter grade washywishy (local > colloquialism here), new blades, clean and lube the seat > sliders...the tasks never end. Why do...
• rad fan 'clattering' noise at start-up, preceeded by 'ticking' noise under floor
  Historical mailing list - Pam McIntosh
  Wed, 5 May 2004 17:32:28 -0400
  ...I thought something was breaking or the fan blades were hitting something or the whole thing was falling apart AND the oil light was...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:54:55 -0700
  ...It does make your scissors and utility knife blades all gummed up and messy. Mineral spirits for clean up. It worked well, really does...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 15:31:18 -0700
  ...Do this by using two hack saw blades >in parallel to score a groove (approx 1/4" deep) in the center of each pad...
• Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:55:10 -0400
  ...S&S header exhaust system seven horns (wired inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW logo stove grill inserts propane...
• Re: Rad. fan R & R
  Historical mailing list - Markov, Greg
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:36:54 -0700
  ...A 5-10 minute run-in off a spare battery (watch those blades! This fan is VERY powerful!!!) and it goes back in the...
• Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:03:40 -0300
  ...Their sharpening attachment might be ok for lawnmower blades -- in a pinch. But it's really too small for that except in a pinch...
• Re: Help! Stripped trans oil filler plug!
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:41:29 -0400
  ...After using screwdriver blades, files, etc., to clean out the rust and move away the bits of damaged metal that were protruding into where...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:44:13 -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: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:45:43 -0600
  ...A dremel tool with a flexible shaft might clean up the blades, but wouldn't do much for the crown-to-dash connection. Of...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box - What be in it?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 15:49:26 -0500
  ...hose to cover the edge. > A good razor knife with extra blades inside > metal file > hack saw blade with one of those plastic holder...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:14:59 -0400
  ...I've tinkered with the curvature of the blades but no? matter what I do, the fan is best-suited for blowing stuff off...
• Re: Thanks! (was: Trailing Arm) + Opinions please. PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 21:02:16 -0700
  ...That's the only way to be on critical stuff............helicopter main rotor blades get replaced after so many hours on them, period. Regardless...
• Re: 88 GL - Resolved: Tach Inop after new coil install
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:13:59 -0400
  ...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: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:49:29 -0500
  ...I've tinkered with the curvature of the blades but no >> matter what I do, the fan is best-suited for blowing stuff off...
• Body Work 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 12:40:16 -0600
  ...You will need a sabre saw and a good number of blades to cut out the "old" metal. I have a very small aircompressor...
• Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:19:10 -0400
  ...The blades of the propeller move and reverse their pitch, giving the ship the capability to back up. The in spec time to go...
• Re: question about electrical inlet
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:17:14 -0800
  ...The way it works is by measuring and comparing the current flow for both blades. Should a mis match occur it is assumed some...
• AL Knol Decoder Software was Snakes in a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:14:08 -0700
  ...the windshield wishywashy with winter grade washywishy (local colloquialism here), new blades, clean and lube the seat sliders...the tasks never end. Why do...
• Re: Clear Vision!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:33:54 -0500
  ...Just be sure to rinse the rubber parts off really good.....window seal, wipers blades. etc. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Harald Rust...
• Mike's '57 Deluxe Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 10:08:49 MST
  ...to have him take off the over-riders and paint the blades sealing wax red. (To simulate real 50's bumpers w/o spending...
• lubricating front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 09:15:42 -0600
  ...rod, bent into an artist shape to push on the fan blades until I got it to move a little. I was then able...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...Plugging the stabilzer box into the recepticle can be a chore..I was unsble to get the blades of the stabilzer to recess all...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:45:19 -0800
  ...of coolant hose, coolant, H20, some bailing wire, JB weld, hacksaw > blades and a few 1.5" long nut/bolts of various diameter. Oh...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:21:27 -0800
  ...razors and patiently put them back together. Next >> time, >> :::same thing: blades here, blade guards over there. This last set of >> :::disposables are some...
• Re: 1984 Westy pops fuses when running fan and windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 21:07:11 -0500
  ...A on low and 3.5 A on high with the blades puleld away from the windshield. The blower will probably be more than...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...In the tri-gear machines the blade angle on a propeller is the same on all blades, and all rotate in the same plane...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:08:01 -0700
  ...to closing/clamping) and they have serrated surfaces on the flat blades to grip the ring. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...