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• Re: Fridge/Pilot light viewfinder question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 17:38:53 -0400 (AST)
  ...one know from there after if the fridge lights on gas? Grab hold of the pilot light window 'viewfinder' gently with a pair of...
• rebuilding power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 08:05:35 -0800
  ...coming out of the side vents of my rig. Uh-oh. Grabbed the fire extinguiser... and.... it was just power steering fluid dripping from...
• garber bike rack
  Historical mailing list - fran�oix gagnon
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 22:18:23 EDT
  ...However, the lower pipe is sitting on the bumper so the access of the oil tank is barely impossible. :-( http://www.graber-products.com...
• Re: Transmission drive shaft slop--CORRECTION TO POST.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 8 May 2001 11:19:39 -0700
  ...List, > Just pulled the engine on my '86 Westy. > > If I grab the transmission drive shaft and wiggle it, > there is a lot (maybe...
• Re: For Sale: 86 weekender WI Dells, WI
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 May 2004 15:30:49 -0500
  David, if you grab this vintage model, you had better get a load of oats to go along for the horse!!!! And one other...
• Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 15:05:48 -0400
  ...I tried grabbing the shaft above the nut with a vise grip to hold it in place, but I ended up just twisting off...
• Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Fri, 7 May 1999 21:49:08 -0700
  ...what I plan to do. > Malcolm S > > Jeffrey wrote: > > > Subj: Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!) > > Date: 99-05-07...
• extra long map pocket
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 14:48:56 -0800
  Hey folks, as I was grabbing some amber side running lights (to use as side turn signals) off an older 1984 rabbit (thanks for...
• Re: Stuck cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:36:32 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Stuck cylinders >A wild thought. > > If one could make a tool to safely "grab" the cylinder and there was > enough > play between...
• Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Thu, 14 May 2020 10:14:37 -0700
  I have the go westy modified heavy duty on my 87 westy it has general tire grabbers It seems to be a good combination...
• Re: Highway driving
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 07:47:15 -0400
  ...2.2 WBX gowesty engine, 1990 Westy, Automatic, with Generat AT2 > Grabber 215/65/16 at 44 pounds > > I usually highway drive at 63...
• Rounded CV joint bolts
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Fahrney
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 23:19:46 -0700
  ...The other two are internally rounded (ie no flats for the allen to grab). Can't get Visegrips in there. Penetrating oil and/or...
• FS: tan westy side curtains, hatch screen, skylite hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 10:52:59 EST
  up for grabs: -tan/brown westy side curtains $30 for all 4 (from a 82-84 but fit all 80-84) -complete westy curtain...
• Parts Compatability
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 07:58:39 -0500
  ...Are there any parts that usually wear out or are particularly hard to find or expensive I should grab? Is there a good resource...
• Re: Here's something you don't seeeveryday....
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 11:38:29 -0400
  ...Just enough that I can grab a > beer out of my cooler. Just updated the myspace site to include interior > pics. You'll also...
• Re: Old Popular Mechanics - Make Your Own Camper
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:26:50 -0600
  ...Also, I dunno about y'all, but I'm gonna grab me one of them 6,700 dollar winnebagos on page 169! mike On...
• Re: tiresla
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:08:29 -0700
  ...tiresla Michelin Defender vs. �General Grabber AT2 Being a newby to Westies, i took the gowesty 2 WD suggestion on their 16 in wheels...
• Behr Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Angie & Jay
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:32:31 -0400
  ...If your local Vanagon supplier still has old stock, now is the time to grab one!! Mahle / Behr have no more stock of the...
• Re: Syncro tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:04:30 -0500
  I have general grabbed tires on my Syncro tin top and run them at 42 psi front and rear. On Thu, Jan 23, 2020...
• Re: New GRABBERS and question on installing shocks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sat, 12 Jan 2019 09:57:25 -0800
  Reinforcement recommended, yes. Required, NO! Don't forget the XL and RF tires, which are reinforced without being Load C or D. Tires have...
• New H-4 Suby Engine Pics/Info.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:11:02 -0800
  ...He took the time to grab images and provide insights on this engine possibly being a good candidate for a swap. This is way...
• Re: No VW content...further to holiday thought
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 22:13:01 -0500
  ...Actually, these are mild compared to the brat,- a cartoon kid grabbing himself and shooting a bird. Very popular here, sorry to say. -----Original...
• Re: Computerized Gauge Setup
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 01:41:57 +0100
  ...If VW offered me the same thing, I would definitely grab it. Not that I am qualified, but anyway!! PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: window gasket
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 00:35:11 EDT
  Hi, Just grab it with your fingers and pull it out. If you feel you want to lube it use some soapy water or...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 17 May 2001 09:33:35 -0500
  ...Coffee can---grabbed it from a recycling bin on Monday. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
• ?How to remove air deflector / heater cover in a '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kriss
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 19:01:16 -0400
  ...holding it in place and all you had to do is grab the cover and pull it free...... didn't seem to work today...
• Re: Exceptional Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 May 2015 09:51:53 -0700
  ...jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > Excuse me while I run and grab a roll of paper towels... > > Jim > > On Wed, May 6, 2015 at...
• Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 May 2021 09:18:25 -0400
  ...Drivers Side Grab Handle > I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done. > First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...On my parts '85, at first I thought I'd just grab > >> the obvious parts, but Scott advised me to take as much as...
• rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:58:10 -0500
  I made my rear hatch opener with a spare front door interior latch pull and a spare grab handle connected with bicycle brake cable...
• Tire pressure recommendation... please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 12:12:20 -0800
  ...on my other van (tintop) I have General Grabber ATX 20x8.5 LT R14, I put 42psi/Front and 46psi/Rear and it's...
• Re: Tires again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:34:05 -0400
  ...and fit 185R14 tires?" > > -- RJS General says the the 27x8.50R14 Grabber AT2 is designed for a 6.0-7.5 inch rim width.
• Re: Tool roll
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:31:27 -0800
  ...be a small nuisance to > unroll each time I wanted to grab a tool... Then I remembered that I > pretty much dump out my...
• Re: What do you think? -buying advice question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 11:46:37 -0500
  ...I'd grab it, fix it up and use it while you look for the perfect Synchro (if that be your goal). If you...
• Re: Wanted: Engine, preferably alive
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 11:15:50 -0500
  ...the cost of getting it be? A couple tanks of gas? Grab it and stuff it in your '84. It's not diesel, though...
• Re: ?How to remove air deflector / heater cover in a '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 07:56:56 -0500
  ...holding it in place and all you had to do is grab the cover and pull it free...... didn't seem to work today...
• Re: VW Recipes...
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:49:53 -0700
  Keep a set of long metal skewers in the Vanagon...grab some vegies...stew beef, chicken, Road Kill (I've done it!) keep all...
• Re: vanagon manual
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 May 2005 23:11:38 -0500
  ...eBayISAPI.dll? > ViewItem&item=7971690074 > > I also have one brown inner grab handle not listed yet. If interested > email > me with an offer before...
• Re: Quick fix for a floppy wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:36:58 -0700
  Grab it in the middle and bend it in the required direction Tom. :-) The flat section is very bendy. Jake On 8/21/06...
• Re: Looking for anyone who has installed the SA group buy aux fuel tank...
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:47:38 -0400
  I uploaded the install pics that I grabbed from the SAGP website to the Vanagon Spare list: http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group...
• Re: speaking of horns...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:49:21 -0800
  ...but a higher pitched "European" sound which is quite loud and grabs attention of everyone - which I guess is what you are looking for...
• Re: Syncro FS Nor Cal $6200.00
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 13:51:28 -0700
  ...If i had any interest in Syncros(or any money for that matter, or room for more vans) I'd grab it. I'm...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:55:21 -0400
  As far as I was aware the original size was 185/14 not 205/14 I would grab the tires On Apr 16, 2013...
• Re: Lost a hubcap - Any for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 16:56:03 -0400
  ...I > wasn't about to pull over and grab it. I'll buy a whole set if I have > to. The old style ones...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:43:52 -0700
  ...Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap? > If the rear handbrake is grabbing at less than one click than things are >> seriously out of adjustment. >> > > I...
• Re: [T2] Damn! Rounded over CV Joint Bolt!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Burczyk
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 23:00:11 -0600
  ...Also the harder you reef on it the harder it grabs. It destroys the bolt head but then the bolt is toast anyway. Normally...
• Re: Front end advice
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:58:17 -0500
  ...and also maybe to > think about an easy brake upgrade, too. Grab a set of > spindles, rotors and calipers from an '86 or later...
• Re: Clearance between rear cushion and rear AC cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:21:06 -0700
  ...Can someone with a mid year westy (mine is a 86 syncro GL > westy) please grab a tape measure and help me out? > > Thanks...
• map pocket repair. from digest
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:31:33 -0700
  ...or put a dab on where the screws are supposed to grab hold. Put something on the screws to act as a release agent...
• Continued Coolant Grief
  Historical mailing list - Colin Stanfield
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 10:46:50 -0400
  ...I grab a piece of wood and get the engine revving at around 3000 grab my can of coolant and go back to the...
• Re: Spark Plug Wire Shock
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 17 May 2020 14:14:46 -0700
  Wait, you did what? Do you mean you grabbed a spark plug wire and removed it while the engine was running? I think that...
• Re: Highway driving
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:15:28 -1000
  ...2.2 WBX gowesty engine, 1990 Westy, Automatic, with Generat AT2 > Grabber 215/65/16 at 44 pounds > > I usually highway drive at 63...
• Re: Cash For Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:10:27 -0800
  Engine and drivetrain parts are not to be sold but everything else is up for grabs. I work for a dealership group representing seven...
• Primary Battery Removal: How to?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 18:13:38 -0400
  ...There is no handle on the battery, and nothing to grab on top but the posts. Can anyone reccommend a neat trick to get...
• Bra 4 Sale-Round Headlight
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Thu, 6 May 1999 18:36:58 EDT
  ...My Bra is therefor up for grabs, first $22 US gets it postpaid (to the US, foreigners can come to my house and pick...
• Diff lock servo remove help!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 1 Jun 1999 09:26:38 -0700
  ...Also, after grabbing the edge with needle nose pliers, I pulled it up but could not locate any pin to push out. AS I...
• Re: heater control knob
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 12:15:51 -0500
  ...need to try harder? The other thing of course is to grab the stem with the visegrips, not the knob itself. david -- David Beierl...
• Re: What shade of White is your van? Which shade of white is most common?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 11:48:24 EDT
  ...Which shade > of white is more common? > > I figure if I ever grab parts (doors etc.) from a donor vehicle if I > pick the...
• FS: vanagon heated seat setup
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 10:39:00 EST
  ...are basically just fabric pads with wires in them, you can grab them out of any car that had heated seats (audi, volvo, etc...
• Fw: [Syncro] rescue a Syncro from the crusher, RESCUED!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 13:40:03 -0800
  ...I will grab it later in the week and get it back to my shop and take a close look at it. Sounds like...