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• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:33:57 -0400
  ...and acts both as a gasket when flap is down, and as a prop when flap >is open and fan running. I never used...
• Re: AFM test readings
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:03:28 -0400
  ...I gather that his point was to observe if there > were any drop outs when slowly moving the flap. > > The resistive track tends to...
• Re: Pics of SA Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 13:13:20 EDT
  ...As James says the flaps he has are "bulletproof". In fact if you watch the Zapprutter film, alright I'm kidding about the film...
• Re: Physics phun
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:24:29 -0500
  ...You may be able to temp an air duct of some sort out of your heater box that has no flap and into the...
• Re: Battery
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:55:19 -0600
  Working at the FLAPS we see many a battery that when the voltmeter is used you get a nice 12.3 or up voltage...
• Re: Anyone have a source for a west left front mud flap?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 May 2010 05:44:46 EDT
  ...841917) >>>>>>Anyone have a source for a west left front mud flap?<<<<<< Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for...
• Re: Removing the top ball joint
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 07:29:50 EDT
  ...width. *The tool is @$12-$15 at auto zone or your FLAPS. With the correct tools, the job is easy! Robert >> Robert, What does...
• FS Air Cooled Heater Flappers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 22:57:09 -0600
  I've got some passenger side flappers, four I think, for 80-83 Air cooled, $25.00 each, good condition. 5 passenger side heater...
• Spark plug recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:08:47 -0600
  Before I head off to FLAPS for new spark plugs - and get a 17year old looking at a computer trying to sell me something...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:32:40 -0700
  here the tire inflation from my owner manual and gas flap http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1416789.jpg
• Re: mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 19:23:46 -0500
  Ari - Still holding out. Jeez, you'd think that fourteen-year-old German air ought to be worth something! BOB
• 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
  ...Might as well replace the hot water valve, too. > > And take care of the gasketing that help seal the flaps when the flaps > are...
• Re: Piece on Water pump!!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:31:20 -0600
  ...If you broke the sensor itself, you can get it at your flaps. If you broke the connector, snip it off, and take it...
• Re: What is this part?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:57:00 -0600
  ...They go up against the flap bar marked 29 in the picture; there is a pair of them that slide into plastic slots on...
• Re: Aircooled heater cables
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:44:53 -0500
  Those springs on the cables were there for quick-disconnect of the flaps. You'd just depress against the spring's preload to remove...
• [vanagon] PS rack rebuild: HELP
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 23:24:15 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Anyone ever rebuilt one of these and had it work!? Dealer says they've failed several times, FLAPS says no go, usually hidden machining...
• Heater valve flaps 80-83 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 01:30:04 -0500
  Someone was asking for some heater flapper valves. I have two good right side with good rubber zero rust. at $20.00 I have...
• 81 Vanagon Ventilation Problem
  Historical mailing list - Lon Herman
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 16:38:15 -0400
  ...I disassembled portions of the dask and gauge pod, per the Bentley manual, and have discovered that the main flapper lever for adjusting the...
• 84 vanagon hunting
  Historical mailing list - Green, Ronald CPO
  Fri, 12 Feb 1999 14:16:25 -0500
  ...need an air flow meter, HUH? i do not seem to be getting a nice steady resistance reading as i manually open the flapper...
• Re: What head nut sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 20:16:31 -0500
  ...I'm pretty sure that you won't find it at the FLAPS (though I never tried...) _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus...
• Re: Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 May 2020 23:07:12 +0000
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• Re: Mud Flap Repair
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 09:34:30 EDT
  Would be nice if WCM or someone would reproduce the rubber part so that one could do his/her own repair.
• Re: Only one mud flap on 82 Westy? Anybody have one?
  Historical mailing list - Mel Stireman
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 10:42:28 EDT
  Check out bus boys and bus depot 82 Air Westy Ely Von Blau Mel
• Re: oil pump change in the van??
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 11:03:12 -0500
  Maybe try STP or engine-restore(flaps) on top of your 20W50.Not much to loose with trying.
• Re: inverter lighter plug cable?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:06:21 -0700
  RE: Replacement Cigar Lighter Plugs Try Radion Shack or you FLAPS, most carry replacements, some fused internaly, some without fuses.
• Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 11:03:49 -0500
  What have people done for heater hose replacement in 87 vanagon. Use FLAPS standard heater hose or custom ones from bus depot? Jeff
• Re: LVC: Wheel Bearing Press Requirements
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 04:43:05 -0800
  ...I'd rather not have to put a bunch of dirty parts in another car and drive to the flaps, wait for them to...
• Ventilation for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:01:32 -0700
  ...There is a rubber flap that seals this rear vent unless pressure allows air to leave, then the flap can move outwards (to allow...
• Re: Physics phun
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:50:54 -0800
  ...And, having one heat exchanger flap open > to bring hot air to cabin, and blocking the other, may cause an > cooling imbalance in engine...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 18:06:22 -0700
  My alternator is from a nationwide FLAPS and has a lifetime guarantee. When it fails I pull into their lot (look for shade), have...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 22:13:32 -0600
  I just bought a set of Wasserboxer gaskets for less than 1/2 dealer price from a FLAPS in Des Moines. They are Elring...
• easy front heater blower air speed question...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 08:38:25 -0600
  This Sunday I spent 10 hours dismantling the dash, adding insulation, reconditioning the air flaps in the air box and replacing my dead heater...
• Wiper blade trivia
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:48:06 -0800
  ...So, back into the FLAPS (luckily I tried swapping them in the parking lot, in true FLAPS fashion) for replacement blades (this time regular...
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:04:46 -0500
  ...Heater flap foam replacement detail My mileage does vary. In the summer I put cold drinks in my original-style cupholders mounted on both...
• Temp switch for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:49:55 -0800
  Periodically there is reference to replacing the Temp switch. Where is it? What is its proper name for FLAPs (etc.) purposes?
• Re: Oil Filler Tube vs Oil Bottle Neck
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 May 2005 22:27:01 -0700
  RE: Oil Bottle Necks I finally found a puring spout that fits the new bottles, check your FLAPS
• CV star bolt tool
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:12:00 -0700
  FLAPS have no idea of the tri square head....not in NAPA online catalogue.....anyone have a part # for this little thing?
• Re: Heater flap foam replacement detail
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:50:35 -0800
  ...During warm weather, there's little need to close the flaps, and during winter I only close them while waiting for the engine to...
• My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 15:11:21 -0800
  Hello - I went to my FLAPS the other day and bought a Bosch fuel filter (metal canister) to replace old one. Today I looked...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:00:14 -0500
  ...What you have to understand is how the flap is installed. There is a removable plastic piece that holds in each end (and maybe...
• dash heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:44:18 +0000
  ...Cut to fit and cut the little holes for the flap retainer to press thru and snap it together like VW did originally. I...
• air vent repair....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 11:13:06 EST
  Someone (sorry, I'm quick with the delete key) was discussing the mechanisms holding the vent rod to the flap and described a slotted...
• Re: proper Aux battery type size?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 21 Jul 1998 15:33:03 -0400
  ...Others have been able to turn them on their side by completely cutting off the flap, which I didn't want to do. Cheers...
• Re: SA Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:40:43 +0200
  ...Re: [VANAGON] SA Mud Flaps > Works out to about US$12.00 each! > > At 1 Rand to .14 US, less 14% VAT > > John-Reed
• Re: FLAPS? (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 06:20:44 EDT
  In a message dated 4/13/00 4:28:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << FLAPS? (no Vanagon content) >> Richard...
• Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 22:36:05 -0400
  ...I just don't think those particular flaps need to have any at all, that its major function is to make them quieter when...
• WTB: fresh air outlet
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 7 May 2012 14:50:50 -0700
  The fresh air outlet -- the outlet with the little open/close roller and side-to-side flaps flipper -- on the driver's side is...
• Parts Sources??
  Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
  Sun, 28 Jul 96 20:08:49 -0500
  ...BTW whats FLAPS that I keep reading about? I'm assuming its a West Coast thing, since as far as I know there's...
• Mud Flaps Group Purchase
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 11:42:04 -0700
  ...43 from Just Kampers, what do you think of the mud flaps?? I intend on making a purchase myself, but it would be better...
• Re: 4 prong platinum bosch plugs
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 26 May 1999 08:11:25 -0700
  ...I got them at a local FLAPS (KRAGEN) Todd '88 Westy mike wrote: > Has anyone bought/tried them??? I can't find anyone selling...
• fresh air vent flaps don't close
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 11:42:35 -0600
  Does anyone know how to adjust the fresh air vent flaps on an '81 so that freezing cold air doesn't continually come in...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 26 Jan 2013 to 27 Jan 2013 (#2013-51)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:15:46 -0800
  ...On 01/28/2013 07:21 AM, Frank Condelli wrote: > Exactly, they are what hold in the lower flap shaft. Two of those and...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:38:58 -0500
  ...Went to me FLAPS and got me one. Worked like a charm it did!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver The Old Volks Home wrote...
• All Sensors Are Not Created Equal
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:02:52 -0400
  All Temperature Sensors Are Not Created Equal I went to my (non-VW) FLAPS to buy a Blue Temperature Sensor. The one they sold...
• Re: Oh Well... Stripped Oil Drain Plug...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:51:17 -0700
  ...the WB engine? I have been unsuccessful finding anything at my FLAPS that will fit. As a result, I have re-used the nylon...
• Re: What year is it really?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:07:51 -0600
  ...I got my replacement Temp 2 sensor from the dealer; my FLAPs kept insisting that the Syncro's was the same as the 2wd...
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 18:48:35 -0700
  Hmm, things that come to my mind are stuck air flow meter flap bad o2 sensor, bad temperature senders vacuum leaks dirty distributor Joe
• Re: What the heck is a FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 23:05:29 EST
  According to my friend Phil, it means: "FLorida Auto Parts Store" Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box" Bradenton FL
• Re: electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:32:57 -0700
  ...Also available at FLAPS and other sources.
• Re: OEM mudflap question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:14:34 -0700
  ...But in my opinion saying you are installing a OEM part, you are saying that you bought a part from a Flaps that is...