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• Re: Broken Passenger Side Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 19 May 2014 07:24:27 -0700
  ...It is mounted on the door with three screws. I am aware there are "flat" mirrors that mount with two screws. > > Thanks in advance...
• Re: New water pump install video for 1.9
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:28:01 +0000
  ...I think that lower pipe from the water pump is always allen head screws, never found one yet that isn't. That was the...
• Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:48:01 -0400
  ...I could fit this on to the loose screws without removing the pin. It was slow and tedious but got the job done in...
• Re: how to change AFM track?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 17:51:10 -0500
  Three screws; two of them (maybe all three) are Loc-tited in. You probably have to relieve the holes in the plate a little...
• pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:20:20 -0800
  ...Does the black edging of the canvas go on the outside of the trim, in that the screws will pierce the black edging? (as...
• Re: Headlight switch help
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:46:25 -0800
  ...Anyone know offhand the size of those screws? What is it with screws like that? I dropped it down the hole in the dash...
• Re: Installing Thule Artificial Rain Gutters
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:11:40 -0600
  ...the yakimas use four screws instead of two, and work with a thule rack. four screws distribute the load much better. while you are...
• Re: stainless screws
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:32:43 -0400
  ...Does anybody know where I can get all of the stainless screws for the exterior of my van. I've been trying to communicate...
• Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:38:48 -0700
  ...Easy job, right? Just take out the two screws, set aside the old lens, install the new. But the screws turned and turned and...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 08:17:41 -0700
  ...So I really need several rusty screws that I can keep and wont be missed. I have made about 50 or 60 phone calls...
• Re: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 1 May 2012 22:50:33 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Late Type 2 ATE caliper bleeder screws??? I've never known brake caliper bleed screws to be available new individually. that's...
• Re: re cleaning pop top
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 12:01:17 -0400
  ...Remove the two screws and one bolt that hold end cap onto the storage shelf above the stove/sink. Now remove the 7 (8...
• Re: Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:28:48 -0500
  ...Sliding Window Latch Remove the two screws, being careful not to lose the spring. Then you? can reattach the inside plate to the glass...
• Westy Tent Installation - An Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 11:28:14 -0700
  ...I've still got to install a few screws in those hard to reach places, there's a small tear in one of the...
• Re: Sliding door adjustment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:19:20 -0400
  ...some very large Phillips > head screws there, are those #2 or #3 If you're talking about the screws holding the latch onto the...
• those pesky valves
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Sep 1995 11:38:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Since intake valves do not stretch --unlike exhaust valves--, it was suggested that I replace the old valve adjusting screws. Did so 202 miles...
• Re: Arm rest problem....removing the pin?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:02:18 -0600
  ...to coming out. > > > > The screws where loose enough to get the arm rest > > off with the bracket the > > screws go to. > > > > Any ideas on...
• Re: Tach Compatability?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:08:06 -0800
  ...The space between the tiny screws that holds the face dial to the case may vary a slight amount and if so I just...
• Re: stainless screws some more
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:16:55 -0400
  On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:58:22 -0700, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >stainless screws some more >Those pictures were so much...
• Re: Loft Bed Unusual Occurence
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:23:10 -0400
  ...I just washed the upper mattress pads, and found the screws on the RH (facing forward) were both loose.
• Re: LVC Protective Gloves?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:18:52 -0800
  ...of those standard knurled barrel knobs? Thats probably good description, about 3/8 round knob, screws into a pice sticking out of the tank.
• Re: Drivers seatbelt on west
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:21:31 -0700
  ...Oh, wait, I am not sure about access to the screws on the metal bail that keep the belt from rubbing on the cabinet...
• Re: sliding door cover plate-baywindows
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:29:43 -0500
  ...It's held in place by two screws. My question is, >after these 2 screws are off, how do you remove this plate? >There...
• Re: arm rests etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 17:28:12 -0400
  ...The post bracket is attached to the seat with a few screws. >If the bracket is loose, you need to take of the arm...
• Re: Surging Idle
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 08:40:24 -0700
  ...I watched the > technician adjust a few screws and suspect that maybe they weren't returned > to the original positions. Any suggestions on where...
• Re: removing floor in '86 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:54:14 -0500
  ...That's exactly the info I was looking for. -Jeff TJ Hannink wrote: > Take out the jumpseat (don't forget the two phillips screws...
• Re: Vanagon Alchemy - Square headlight alignment screws & springs needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:22:07 -0700
  ...I > reinstalled them this morning I noticed that the headlight alignment > screws have transmuted from plastic to chalk. I also noticed that one of...
• Arm rests
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 23:45:13 -0400
  I am needing to tighten the arm rests on my 1987 Vanagon but, can't find any screws etc nor how to get it...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:44:38 -0700
  How you put them into your pocket, then? My glasses are for reading or anything closer than infinity. -- Rocky J Squirrel Tom Hargrave wrote...
• WTB
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Jul 2002 23:22:06 EDT
  ...I need all the hardware too (screws, pins, etc.) Grey preferred. The original owner removed them...and threw them away :(
• Re: Water Pump Replacement -2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:34:00 -0700
  ...I used the hex key OEM screws on my 1.9, and cross threaded that top screw just trying to get it started. This...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:55:09 -0700
  ...I read archives a while > ago and discovered that this is likely due to the 2 screws under there > scraping along the brass ring...
• Re: Removing printed circuit from instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:28:52 -0700
  ...remove screws here and there. and it sits on little back plastic tits ......mainly though, just keep undoing things, starting with the screws. It...
• Re: 86 Vanagon CV boots replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:27:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...Some of the bolts (ok, SCREWS) on my 1976 bus CVs really have allen heads. No kidding. But the newer (and superior, I think...
• Re: THE Tabel is locked, won't come up ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:50:32 -0500
  ...You can get to it by popping the plastic bullet off the ends of the hinge screws at the top and then removing the...
• Re: go westy package came and...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:55:58 -0600
  I've also had the screws break off on more than one occasion! They seem to be not beefy enough to carry my generous...
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:43:16 EST
  ...Try to loosen your push rod adjusting screws when the engine is on TDC for each cylinder. You will find that on one or...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:57:13 -0700
  ...I fastened the pressure plate with > > new hex head cap screws and washers. I received my freshly rebuilt waterboxer > > trans (from Daryl at AA...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:54:08 -0500
  ...A magnetic tip to help hold the screws is essential. > > It works better to remove the bottom tack strip first (tack strip is only...
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:43:10 -0700
  ...GoWesty had just the screws I was looking for. > > Jim > >> On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 9:54 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net...
• Re: Fw: Breakdown on the side of the door
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 16:42:53 -0800
  Luke, Remove the two Phillips head screws; turn the mirror over, and tighten the nut against the spring. Eye-ball it, 'cause there's...
• Re: calliper bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:23:46 -0400
  also since your going to have the fluid drained anti-seize the bleeder screws. people might think i'm nuts and that it will...
• Re: Instrument cluster screws
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:06:41 -0700
  ...I was dumbfounded. > While removing my instrument cluster I put those four screws in such a safe > spot that I can't find them...
• Re: stainless screws
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:00:59 -0500
  ...Does anybody know where I can get all of the stainless screws for the > exterior of my van. I've been trying to communicate...
• Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:42:07 -0700
  I have an instument cluster that is starting to crack where the screws go into the housing.� Does anyone have any suggestions on what...
• My fridge is stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:54:22 -0700
  Are you sure you got all the screws out? There should be 2 on each side and on the left side they might be...
• Outside screens
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 18:59:29 -0700
  ...the pipe to the moving table ...you know...the one that screws on to the ledge behind the driver's seat. Thanks Geoff Seattle
• Westy Curtain Snaps
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Baskin
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:36:39 -0800
  ...This is the one that screws into the vehicle. Anyone have an idea where I might find one of these? Greg Baskin 85 Westy...
• Subject: Brown Window Handles??
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:47:26 -0600
  ...These winders fit (save the screws from the car) and as a bonus the handles are farther from the door than the stock winders...
• Re: Rust on hookup panel on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:49:02 -0400
  If it's the utility boxes ,and where the screws go through the paint,and the edges of the 3 box cutouts, POR15 is...
• Re: Hella Fog Lights For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:04:43 -0400
  These are great lights I mounted them on my front bumper with u shaped flat stock that I welded some ears on for screws...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:33:32 -0400
  ...1) Raise poptop 2) Close all doors and windows 3) Get something to stand on 4) Remove all screws from the rear edge of...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:04:48 -0800
  Scott D Foss wrote: > Dan, > > of course by now you know you can undo the outer CV joint screws in place > with an extension...
• Re: Qs: Downgrading to fiberglass bumper and spoiler
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 14 May 2006 22:55:53 -0700
  ...I suppose screws can work as well. << 3. I see the spoiler when factory mounted is secured by bolts into a "riveted cap nut...
• Re: stolen part off 87 westy need outside cover for fridge vent
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 07:26:04 -0700
  They might also get lucky removing a Torx fastener with a hex. �If you want to really flummox them use the same type screws...
• How to "de-mouse" heater core before installing?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Fri, 23 May 2008 20:30:31 -0400
  ...I broke all 4 of the screws that hold the box to the front wall... with a just a phillips screwdriver. Either the screws...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:21:14 -0700
  ...I also replace those allen head screws with hex head screws, in either 10mm or 12mm hex head. then they are easy to get...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:34:40 -0700
  ...McMaster.com >>> >>> >>> ​Just now did! I'm sure they have the screws, but would be very easy to >>> find if I knew the numerical...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:49:29 -0500
  If all you need is some zinc grounded to the case, why not replace the coolant drain screws with galvanized screws? Bill >Well, I...
• Re: Steering column cover needed Source for Metric Tapping (Sheet Metal) Screws
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:15:11 +0000
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