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• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 15:41:34 -0600
  ...so rusty that stations declined to fill > it. > So, I purchased fittings & a short hose that allowed me to remove the rusty > relic, and...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
  ...Before I bought one van, some idiot had smeared a dollop of Permatex Blue on the small O-ringed flanged fitting on the rear...
• Re: Head gasket sealant
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 10:11:17 EST
  ...Before I bought one van, some idiot had smeared a dollop of Permatex Blue on the small O-ringed flanged fitting on the rear...
• Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!javascript:doSend('composeForm');
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:25:56 -0700
  ...I just took the screws from the fitting to a hardware store and got the next larger size, same length. Another time, different fitting...
• Propane quick release parts for heater
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:05:17 -0700
  ...It's just a ??? fitting that a flex hose fits onto. So anything that I install will have to control the flow of the...
• Re: Heater core hose
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:52:28 -0500
  ...There is a small plastic straight fitting the couples one hose together the other is coupled by the front heater valve. Remove the center...
• Re: oil cooler set up
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 20:52:24 -0400
  I use the Aeroquip socketless hose with the push on fittings and use flare fittings with pipe threads for the hose to copper connections...
• RE: Lack of clutch Action
  Historical mailing list - Phillip M. Kenney
  Sun, 15 Dec 1996 20:44:42 -0700
  ...Instead of the hose coming of the fitting the whole fitting came out. As a result I wasnt able to block the hose with...
• 1978 westy tail pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Apr 96 06:51:36 CST
  Where does one find replacement emmision pipes/fittings for a 1978 westy. I was told by Midas that vw does not have them in...
• Re: Bigger Wheels and Unsprung Weight
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 22:41:36 +1300
  The German T3 nuts are all fitting 17"-plus wheels with low-profile performance rubber. I intend to also, using Porsche 993 brakes front...
• Double T-Fitting for 1.9 cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 13:19:01 EST
  Anyone know of a junkyard that may have one of these? Don't know of any in my area. thanks, dieter york,pa.
• Differences between US and Eurospec Vanagons, was ( Vent Shades for drivers/pass windows?)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 18:26:33 EST
  I don't know if the vent shades not fitting is related or not, but I have had problems with accessories that fit European...
• Re: but...Exhaust nuts and bolts...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 31 May 2001 23:11:29 -0500
  ...bolts needed for the following > connections...? > > Collector pipes to Y-fitting > Y-fitting to J-pipe > J-pipe to cat > > Too, any tip on...
• Re: Plastic ftting on the botton of the sink drain ???
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 08:31:27 -0400
  ...of the plastic drain > it snaped the 20 year old plastic fitting that the little T screen uses to > keep > the bottom half of...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 27 May 2007 20:12:56 -0400
  ...So, after all that, I bet all will chime in that they have never had this fitting break off at the tank! Ha!Perhaps...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:31:50 -0600
  ...Now I'm wondering if I made the appropriate fittings to connect the disposable tank to that, would the pressure in the tank be...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:45:48 -0400
  ...It is a good skill to have to know how to get lines and fittings off, cut new lines, install flair ends and fittings...
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 16 May 2005 14:55:45 -0600
  ...The westy tank is not too small, it just doesn�t have the extra port to put the fitting in. floats are not normally...
• Re: What is this fitting, nearby the thermostat?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 2 Dec 2010 18:42:58 -0800
  I think that is the clutch slave as well. The small black hose is likely the vent line for the Syncro trans. John LiMBO
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:05:55 -0400
  I'd like to refill my westy tank from from a BBQ tank. Are fittings readily available that would work for this? Mike C.
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 15:29:27 -0800
  ...Things like the air bypass valve, air flow meter, temp sensors, nylon/plastic anything, but especially cooling fittings, plastic F.I. terminal housings and...
• Re: Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:24:33 -0700
  ...I did replace the fuel line >> going from that fitting to the engine and from the hard plastic line >> to the plastic firewall fitting...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:08:53 -0700
  I did the standard google search and got a bunch of places that carry metric pipe fittings. After calling and e-mailing a handfull...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 23:35:24 -0500
  ...I always found it odd how the T fitting sat there next to the dizzy. In reading what Scott mentions I'm going to...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:50:17 -0400
  ...Yes, that's the big fitting that connects the big hoses and incorporates a bleed valve on the 1.9l. There's also an...
• Cooling system hoses, Vanagon diesel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 23:04:05 -0500
  ...And on the one heater hose line, a fitting for the coolant expansion tank. Air bleed hose off the cyl. head hose fitting. Works...
• Need graywater tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:22:28 -0700
  ...He suggested that I find a little 2 - 5 collapsible tank with a garden-hose fitting that I could run my drain into. Collapsible...
• 85 mtr -> 84, Xtra Vac. Lines??
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 09:39:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...On is even has a Y-shaped fitting on it. The 85 only had one large-ish vacuum line coming from a FI part...
• Re: syncro ujoint replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 05:55:38 EST
  ...You need the 90 degree grease fittings as the ones that come with the U-joints will not work in the tight restrictions of...
• Re: Those undersink hoses!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 22:47:48 -0700
  ...Cut the hose with a single > edge razor at the fitting to "peel" it off the fitting - same advice to > where it connects to...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:43:35 -0500
  ...Cleaned up the dye here and gently turned the > nut > on the fitting about 1/8 of a turn. I have been scared to...
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:18:13 -0600
  ...215's fitting in the spare tire compartment? Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 13:55:28 -0500 I know the tires I am running...
• Power Steering Hose Length
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 01:48:10 -0400
  ...If you find out the specifications for the hydraulic fittings, please let us know! It should not be too hard to figure out - just...
• Re: oil press. sender relocation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 01:53:13 -0400
  The copper tube with compression fittings is not the best of choices here. Thermal expansion will soon cause the fittings to leak and you...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:44 -0400
  ...you have > a plywood subfloor in your westy, all you do is drill 2 correspondiong holes > in the plywood, and insert brass plumbing fitting...
• Re: Favorite Mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:36:10 -0500
  ...the only thing holding you back from using std.5/8's heater hose to the rear heater is the T fittings are 5...
• Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 4 May 2008 15:52:33 -0800
  ...and apply new Teflon paste, and of course that's the fitting that's got a small leak. One bubble every three or four...
• drilling grease fitting into vanagon front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman, MD
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 11:14:17 -0500
  Anybody ever try to drill holes in ball joints and tie rod ends to inject grease? Any details on where to drill? Jeffrey Clayman...
• A/C QUESTION ON 90 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:16:57 -0400
  ...My compressor died and before doing enough research I purchased a Sanden 510 that was advertised as fitting 83-91 models. Once I got...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:27:23 -0500
  ...Or install the shift linkage rod after the tank is already in? Or use flare fittings so a metal line could be attached to...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:19:23 EDT
  Chris - If the hole is right next to the metal crimp fitting, you have an easy fix. Cut the hose at the hole. Remove...
• Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Folkman Jr.
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 20:16:01 -0600
  ...OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY > Mike, they look like stock steel rims. I assumed its a 66 Westy by the year on the tail...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:04:12 -0600
  ...One is to have a more > common fitting on the tank so that I can get it filled more > easily. I've run out...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:11:03 -0600
  ...mcneely ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > All the AC hoses and fittings are standard. Those fittings on the compressor are hard to find...
• Re: LP Tank & FI Blues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 12:49:49 EST
  ...The tank connects to the regulator with a POL fitting. Get a BBQ tank and an extension hose with a female POL fitting (come...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:18:01 -0600
  ...The fitting on one end > matches the van, the fitting on the other end matches a standard tank. > Hook em up, open the valves...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:45:50 EDT
  ...Under the van, in the back seat area, are 2 metal "T" fittings that (I presume) supply the rear heater core with coolant. One...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Mar 1997 07:12:26 -0800
  After reading further down in the list I see I may be wrong about the Porsche gearbox fitting, if I am I am sorry...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:24:35 -0700
  I would verify that a clamp, a tee fitting or a chafe-through isn't the culprit before damning the line. -- Casey '87 300TD...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:53:44 -0800
  So it sounds like the firewall fitting is pretty unanimously agreed upon to need replacement. Personally, i know i'll be looking into that...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 02:14:04 +0000
  ...The > > fittings for R134a and R12 are different of course. If your vehicle > > has not been converted, it is R12. > Good catch. R134a systems...
• Re: Vegemite, Propane filling, Mosquito nets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 10:17:31 -0400
  ...They have always had the proper fitting. If you go to Canadian Tire where they only fill BBQ tanks then you have a problem...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 27 May 2011 16:57:36 -0400
  ...to actually use a torque wrench on the fittings in > this installation." > > "...Tighten the fitting carefully, it has a taper thread so it will...
• Re: Propane Tank, Fittings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 04:59:27 -0400
  ...COM> wrote: > > Can anyone send/post a source for the various fittings for the OEM LPG > tank? I've replaced the regulator and T...
• Bleeding the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 06:13:54 -0400
  ...this change to pipe threads from the fatherland fitting will enable anyone to cobble up a manifold of some sort to add or remove...
• Re: AC issues
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 17:58:15 -0500
  ...Just screw one part on the access port and then >use the "bayonet" fitting to stick the hose into the fitting. Screwing on >the...
• fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:31:08 -0400
  will a tire - 205/70R14 fit on my skinny 14 x 5.5 inch wheel? ------------ Karl 1981 Westy "Jenny" 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6...
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:22:47 -0400
  Ditto. My van came with option 4 factory. (83 Westy) Jason On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com...
• Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:41:27 -0400
  Jerry, The dealer's replacement is now made of metal. I recommend everyone upgrade to these in the name of potential disaster prevention. Ken...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:28:00 -0400
  ...Also, the propane fitting is not the same so I had to cut off the connection fitting and solder on one to mate up...