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• Re: steering still clunking
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 10:55:07 -0800
  ...the similar parts on other makes, the VW ones have steel inserts where the bolts go through). The VW parts a really well made...
• Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:25:49 -0800
  ...Back then, I used Cibie' 5 inch lo/hi inserts >for the outside lights with 80/100 watt H4s, and replaced the two inside...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:16:20 -0600
  ...on a drill, then you could maybe slide some PVC >pipe inserts down in there to house cups. > >ps, what did the Armor All...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:47:25 -0700
  ...Those and other versions of magnets are being marketed to people to use as bed mattresses, shoe inserts, therapeutic devices etc etc etc. I...
• Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:15:39 -0700
  ...general design problem for ALL Vanagons, with some people's plastic inserts merely staving off the inevitable. On 5/16/05, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000...
• Re: machine shop recommendations (vancouver)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 8 Nov 2013 20:47:47 -0800
  ...Machinist will likely have to > drill out the broken bolts but will be able to repair it with Helicoil > inserts (hopefully). Worth it for...
• Re: Have I screwed up this head?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 22:28:57 -0700
  ...believe it or not, there are roll taps sized for helical inserts - the *ultimat* answer in aluminum & other soft materials <properly done, cold-flowed...
• Re: stove insert
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 18:48:10 -0400
  ...When is someone going to make some more of the VW inserts >>> for >> the Westy stove so one can use a small pot without...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:32:45 -0700
  ...reseal-kit-b >> >> What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the cross over pipe rather >> than plastic of other kits. >> >> Cheers...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:30:13 -0700
  ...Put the cups near the corners of the window inserts so you can reach behind the insert easily to release the cups and remove...
• Re: Leaking Heads - Boston Engine
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 09:56:38 -0400
  ...Regarding Boston Engine, I've got two of his heads, they looked nice, but one needed thread inserts, and the other has developed a...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:28:21 -0700
  ...Pulled the trim out of the rubber and checked how it inserts. It is not a lock of any kind. It is out in...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:40:00 -0600
  ...end but have not >> been able to find the correctly threaded inserts. How have others >> attached these mirrors? I have sent an email to...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:17:16 -0500
  ...reseal-kit-b > > What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the cross over pipe rather than plastic of other kits. > > Cheers...
• Re: Temp Gauge -- why did this happen
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 9 May 2012 08:57:02 -0700
  ...likee! Does it matter which of the two heater hoses one inserts the tee into? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia...
• Re: bike rack in rear hitch
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:31:38 -0800
  ...we've got those two jack inserts.., it could fit into there.., and if it the rack included its own "jack insert".., then you...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:22:44 -0700
  ...00 AM, ralph meyermann < > ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > >> The balljoint mount inserts into lower then radius uses same bolts but >> attaches under lower! >> >> Velma...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:34:32 -0500
  ...I use Time-cert threaded inserts for my repairs and they work very well and eliminate the possibility of this happening again (you will...
• Re: Leaking rear side window
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:15:05 -0700
  ...Leaking rear side window A friend's 1990 Westy has a wet mattress from a small leak at the inserts in the back of...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:15:22 -0500
  ...have anything saved on my hard drive about fixing the metal > inserts so that they stay in place though there have been suggestions > about...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 28 May 2015 21:00:55 -0400
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled >>>>> with >>>>> letter drill S. >>>>> >>>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:00:01 -0500
  ...I use Time-cert threaded > inserts for my repairs and they work very well and eliminate the > possibility of this happening again (you will...
• Re: Don't yell at me but I tried led H4
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 12 Jun 2017 11:12:49 -0400
  ...There also LED inserts available to drop in to our rectangular lamps > including the H3 for the driving lights. I have experimented with a...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 28 May 2015 21:04:11 -0400
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with >>>>> letter drill S. >>>>> >>>>> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• Re: Survey: How do you jack up your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 21:30:44 -0500
  ...It is a plate that fits >the circular area of a floor jack welded to a bar that inserts into the jack >receiver on...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:16:24 -0700
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: Coolant pipe end repair
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 8 Sep 2014 13:53:26 -0700
  ...I was building a van on a budget and found some real nice tubes , still white ,not yellowed with perfect non rusted inserts . A...
• Vanagon Answers???
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 8 Dec 1998 11:29:39 -0700
  ...They will not come off, since they have the nylon inserts they will stay in whatever position you leave them. If you remove these...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:36:57 -0600
  ...end but have not >> been able to find the correctly threaded inserts. How have others >> attached these mirrors? I have sent an email to...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:47:57 -0800
  ...Aircooled.net rents the kit for $25 plu the >cost of inserts you request. The tool kit retails for minimum $108 US. > >---------- Forwarded message...
• Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
  Historical mailing list - Kw
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:23:32 -0700
  ...The front part of the handle is a tab that inserts into slot B. 2. Hold handle over a bucket or some other pan...
• fuel tank crossover...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:05:41 -0500
  ...I cannot physically reach the places where the crossover tube inserts through the grommets into the top of the tank. Not from the front...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:34:54 -0700
  ...auto engine - for one, all > the threads would have to have inserts. Hmm...you sure? I'd always heard that the Type 1 engine...
• Re: stuck oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:13:37 +0000
  ...pep boys has a thread repair kit for ~10 dollars > that has the tap and bit and stainless steel inserts to repair the threads...
• Re: Update on drain Plug (stripped)
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 30 Dec 1995 23:36:27 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The only time that I had the displeasure to experience the wonders of heli coil inserts was when I purchased my motorcycle. Not knowing...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:55:35 -0400
  ...and the splined end of the output shaft (the bit that inserts into the splined sleeve, which also fits onto the drive pinion.) The...
• Re: Advice, questions, help request
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 16:59:49 -0800
  ...To add the accessory, you'll need the whole assembly, plastic inserts, original screws, the handle and the screw covers. Then you will take...
• Re: Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 21:47:47 -0800
  ...This bumper mount had 4 threaded inserts to hold the bumper on. I just cut and welded a a piece of rectangular pipe to...
• Re: Rebuilding diesel injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:01:47 -0400
  ...They put these Bosch inserts > inside them. I forget how much it did cost. Maybe 150$ for all and the pump > was 400$. > > Entity...
• Re: cargo boxes on top of westies
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:28:40 +0200
  ...If you :::examine :::all the bearing points at the hinges in front and back and some have :::plastic inserts and some may not. Using...
• Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:26:39 +1300
  ...Same midblue velor interior with blue-checked inserts. >And Renault has a controlling interest in Nissan. The world >continues to shrink under the corporate...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:34:36 -0500
  ...There is not enough material in the case for oversized studs or solid inserts. As for how deep to drill, start with a small...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:31:52 -0800
  ...I use > Time-cert threaded > > inserts for my repairs and they work very well and > eliminate the > > possibility of this happening again (you will...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:01:54 -0800
  ...I've already had to "out think" the VW engineers by installing additional grounds, individual 10ga feeders through relays for the headlights, brass inserts...
• Re: Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:14:17 -0400
  ...These plastic inserts often dry out and crack apart. Replacing them is straight forward I would grease them a bit so they don't...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:33:52 -0600
  ...the > window seals with moulding grooves and their yellowing plastic > "chrome" inserts and have bought all new seals without moulding > grooves from GoWesty. The...
• Re: back seat, '91 camper
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:34:53 -0700
  ...Headrest holders are just a matter of popping in the inserts. BTDT. The downside is you cannot open the fridge door when the seat...
• Re: Koolatron
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 02 Aug 1996 21:19:16
  ...If anyone is looking to upgrade the icebox in their '76-79 bus, I still have the fridge unit from my '77 (it inserts...
• the never-ending engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:01:45 -0800
  ...The other thing I've thought of is that the leak could be from the injector inserts - is it possible to have enough of...
• Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:15:30 -0800
  ...The light bulb inserts into the back of the instrument panel just like the LEDs and costs around $8.00 at the VW dealer...
• Re: stripped oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 18:53:19 -0800
  ...I think all the engines that are apart that have not been alignbored to death may benefit from installing the helicoil inserts into both...
• Re: high lift jack? P/N for 16" Syncro jack extension cup
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:44:54 EST
  ...the breach? Jim of syncrohead fame has a pair of lifting inserts specifically designed for Hi-Lift Jacks Simple design. If I do it...
• Re: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:25:02 +0000
  ...1.  Stainless steel coolant pipe kit:  How important?  My camper has (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe ends...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:41:53 -0400
  ...or to install GoWesty's ingenious little kit that captures the inserts and keeps them from crawling away to hide. A) is more elegant...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 May 2012 18:15:33 -0400
  ...It is probable that the threaded inserts in the engine case are also damaged and will need repair. For welding the final drive it...
• Blinkers and back-ups
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 17:18:46 -0400
  ...I must admit, it had me somewhat stymied until the bad connection revealed itself upon multiple inserts and removals. The reverse lights were simply...
• Re: 1700CC reinstall
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 17 Oct 94 8:51:40 PDT
  ...a dozen or so wire thread inserts, and a tool to install them with (The wire thread inserts are available separately at Napa for...
• oil drain plug repair
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:22:42 CST6CDT
  ...heli-coil kit for 14 mm X 1.5 mm $77.00 comes with 6 inserts 9/16 drill bit $16 new drain plug...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 16:35:12 -0500
  ...the window seals with moulding grooves and their > > yellowing plastic "chrome" inserts and have bought all new seals without > > moulding grooves from GoWesty. The...
• Re: Oil drain plug problems-Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 4 May 2015 06:51:19 -0400
  ...it, not a Helicoil ! Time-Serts are solid full threaded repair inserts and once they are installed correctly the chances of stripping the threads...