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• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:52:17 EST
  ...I was thinking of having a bodyshop weld a steel bar/bracket between the two bumper supports and then use the bracket as a...
• Phony wheels (or better known as hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:21:53 -0700
  ...Steel ones, you can bash straight (enough) with a big rock if you must, but not so alloys, so I wanted steel..(BTW,two...
• Audi 15x6 steel rim, FYI
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 11:28:55 -0400
  Hi, Had a few requests for info on the dealer supplied 15" steel rims I've put on the Syncro. part #'s 616 3E...
• Re: Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
  Historical mailing list - Rick N
  Mon, 4 Jul 2022 21:05:27 -0700
  ...251801901D steel vs 255801901A alloy > Bars: 251801913/4 A steel vs 255801913/4 alloy > > Raimund > > Am 24.06.2022 um 19:01 schrieb David...
• Stainless steel Vanagon exterior screw set soon to be avaliable here
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:11:41 -0700
  I am going to start selling a stainless steel screw kit for the Vanagon exterior. Starting next week,if I get my supply of...
• Re: thermostat housing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 May 2008 05:36:04 EDT
  ...If you get them out, replace them with stainless steel ones. I have them or you can find them locally. From my _Vanagon Items...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 05:21:33 EDT
  ...Visit the <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A>, webpage for complete details. The muffler will...
• Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Syncro & Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:19:14 -0400
  ...But, they do have a Mercedes steel wheel, Tire Rack part # R11060, 15x6.5, that has a 5x112 bolt pattern, and a 37 offset...
• steel wheel modification
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:21:39 -0600
  i have a set of 15x6 steel wheels in my garagae from a jeep wrangler that i no longer own. the bolt pattern is...
• Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:55:23 -0700
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done > by anyone, or this would be the end...
• Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 10:46:25 -0700
  ...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? The older style of manual mirrors where you can see the fasteners in the mirror...
• LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Mon, 3 Nov 2014 14:56:01 -0500
  ...Is there any real bad reason for not leaving it in steel, with several coats of varnish or other finish? Steam punk, or good...
• Re: Stainless Steel Exhaust for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:36:47 EST
  ...run across a company in Germany that makes a Performance Stainless > Steel Exhaust system for the 2.1l Waterboxer. The system has Stainless > pipes...
• Cool VW Coffee Mug
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 09:16:06 -0800
  I was at the dealer recently and saw this nifty stainless steel coffee mug that they had for sale for $17.95. It had...
• Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:45:44 -0400
  ...Also, that non stainless steel spring that keeps the door closed is probably about to not close it anymore.The wind will blow the...
• Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:07:26 -0700
  "On 1/19/06, Jim Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote: > I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX-7...
• Re: Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:25:50 -0700
  ...Stainless (passivated) is much less reactive (ie more "noble") than plain steel or aluminium. The type of stainless used in the cooling pipes could...
• Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:35:36 EST
  ...Missing Exhaust bolts This problem of the stainless steel bolts coming loose is quite common. I have found that by using Nylock nuts solves...
• Re: Tail light update
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 15:24:57 -0600
  ...steel jumper in the bulb socket to touch the bottom of bulb (works best if you can scavenge a salvage housing for the steel...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:45:00 -0700
  ...http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/ He's got a steel > adapter to replace the plastic one in the firewall, and replacement curtain...
• Re: Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:11:49 -0500
  ...Does anyone have an opinion regarding >replacing my steel fuel line with the much cheaper, and easier to >fabricate rubber line ? What is the...
• Re: ... A Rose by Any Other Name ...
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:45:17 -0400
  ... > #5 son's name is Spencer Peter Steele... had to put the P. in the middle... > Wifie would NOT allow his first name to...
• Steel 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 07:36:32 -0700
  Does anyone have a source for 15" steel wheels to fit a 2WD Vanagon? I understand Tire Rack used to carry some for Mercedes...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 15:57:00 -0600
  ...copper tube is smaller than the steel tube that the mechanic used. (about 5/32" for the steel compared to 1/8" for the...
• Re: 17" wheels for the vanagon :<)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 20:29:54 EST
  ...This wheel is steel, 7x16 et42, >> are you sure this isnt one for the A4?? On my '86 audi 5k Turbo (which originally had...
• Re: Steel 15" wheels
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:25:39 -0400
  ...Steel 15" wheels > > Does anyone have a source for 15" steel wheels to fit a 2WD > Vanagon? I understand Tire Rack used to carry...
• Re: hanging second propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:40:06 -0600
  ...I can't imagine mistaking nylon bolts for steel, but crazier things have happened. Thanks for the heads up. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: muffler repair in Chicago area
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:12:57 EDT
  ...Then, use all new stainless steel bolts, coated with anti-seize to install the new headers to the heads. The other problematic area is...
• Re: Floor boards
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 14 Nov 2016 07:26:30 -0800
  ...The flooring material in > my van is not there, just the steel floor. I think I have some spotted, > but wondered if it would...
• Re: FW: True cost of AMC heads for 1.9L and 2.1L: bare for $240 to $216!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:21:44 EST
  ...VW steel valves. Higher flowing stainless steel valves. The buyers simply would not be paying for parts or labor that would be wasted rather...
• Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 May 2005 20:40:06 -0500
  ...I took the latch out of the door, and found a very simple device, anodized, hardened steel, with all moving parts pivoted steel againset...
• Plastic Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:02:24 -0400
  Are the new plastic coolant pipes the same design as the original with the steel inserts at each end? I was under the impression...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:23:46 -0800
  ...Im looking to have some luggage rack tie downs made up in a style almost > like OEM , in stainless steel.Nobody makes this in...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:47:27 -0500
  ...16028, and Magnetto Wheels uses the that part number for their steel MB CLK/SLK 7x16 wheels. MW has a facility in Germany, and...
• Re: Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:25:29 EST
  ...Condelli's Stebro Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
• Re: Driving report - STEBRO Stainless muffler
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 08:11:18 -0600
  When stainless steel gets hot, it changes colours. It starts with a "straw" colour (brownish) and changes to an eventual deep purple (at very...
• Re: [vanagon] WBX Stainless Steel part vendors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:27:14 EDT
  ...Here is a better link to my Stainless Steel Exhaust parts. _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) Please...
• Re: Mistake in recent Ad I posted
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 23:28:35 -0400
  ...Anyways, >any suggestions as to how much I should sell 4 of the factory 14x5.5J >STEEL wheels for. I was told they are...
• Re: West Coast Mirrors on vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 19:24:36 +0100
  I just did a quick search on Tire Rack, and they had a 16" winter tire & wheel package for the A8, with 7x16 steel...
• Re: Seeking comments on Muffler Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 06:39:34 EDT
  ...And, if you want to get really fancy you should consider the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler I sell. Goto <A HREF="http://members...
• Re: S&S Headers Stainless System for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 09:08:24 EST
  ...Volks, there already is a complete stainless steel exhaust system available for all waterboxer engined Vanagons. See my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Wed, 15 May 2013 11:04:24 -0700
  ...BenT On May 15, 2013, at 11:00 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> wrote: > The Greaseworks left side mount is steel but not...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 18:11:13 -0800
  either material is very easy to modify..........steel or fiberglass engine cover. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: used steel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:39:50 -0700
  ...used steel bearings > Does anyone have about 30 pounds of used cv joint bearings they would be > willing to sell me? If so, contact...
• Re: Bedford, Nova Scotia......the temperature was around 100 F
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 24 May 2001 21:23:33 EDT
  In a message dated 5/24/01 6:15:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET writes: << Stephen Steele* Chillicothe OH *all rights...
• Re: Metal engine lids vs plastic
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 04:31:02 EST
  ...If you want a heavy clumsy SAFE clunker, go steel. A pickup (doka) lid is a normal steel one with a wood top attached...
• Re: Steel Rims from a 98 Passat - Will they fit a 1991 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:41:05 -0800
  ...Does anyone know if a set of 1998 vw steel wheels would fit with no alteration? They are 15 inch rims. > > Kurt
• Wanted: 4 or 5 stock 14" Vanagon Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:31:46 EDT
  Hi Volks, I'm loooking for a set of 4 or 5 of the stock Vanagon steel wheels for my Syncro. Hoepfully cheap and...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:31:40 -0800
  ...Too easy to damage and simply not as strong or as durable as steel.. I get the point...make certain the shape of the...
• Re: FS: 15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:35:41 -0800
  ...15" SA vanagon steelie(was: Now alloy lug nuts > On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans < > scottdaniel@turbovans.com...
• Re: Source for Stainless Exhaust Hardware? Typo!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:30:00 -0400
  ...Is stainless on stainless as bad as stainless on >steel or is it worse? And what kind of anti-seize would you recommend? I...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 05:53:43 EST
  ...Stainless Steel Head Studs David, yes do it. Do it now. You will love it later. All the engines I've worked on I...
• Re: BRMs for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:10:03 -0500
  Heh, heh, heh! I have a set of four original Vanagon Alloys and 19 Vanagon Steel Wheels - all 14 inch. Sooo! I don't...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:27:52 -0600
  ...u/867582/steel-lines.MOV > >> > >> images:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines1.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines2.JPGhttp://dl...
• Re: A puzzling cooling sys. question...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:55:07 -0700
  ...If Vanagon wheels are > 14", I can't see how having steel or alloy wheels changes much, other > than that lower profile tires on...
• WTB: black painted steel rear bumper w/ trim strip holes...from a 90-91 NON-GL
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 02:35:39 EDT
  ok, so maybe its a pipe dream.. :<) im looking for a NON-CHROME steel german rear bumper - black painted (actually i dont care what...
• Re: Problem installing a baby seat
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:17:18 -0700
  Markus, What do you think of just getting a piece of flat 1/8" steel and re-mounting the female belt against the firewall...
• STEBRO exhaust news
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 05:50:10 EST
  Due to some customer inquires about how the special brackets supplied with the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler for the Syncro model attach, I...
• Spare won't fit
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 10:55:59 -0700
  Son�s �86 Westy came with steel wheels with 185 tires, and we picked up a set of 5 Carat wheels with 205 tires...
• Hi-Speed Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 10:04:30 -0400
  ...That is the goal and it must be stainless steel. I know Frank Condelli used to offer one but he informed me via email...