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• Fog Light Grille Extensions Project Update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:58:39 -0500
  The project continues - Recently Daniel Stern of Stern Lighting contacted me. He had located an adjustable fog lamp w/ receptacle that is suitable for...
• Re: Pass front seat bed or other 3rd bed ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Thu, 2 Apr 2015 22:00:11 -0700
  ...thinking a small extension in the front could make it a bed. (Or >> swirvel the seat and make an extension towards the rear) >> >> Something...
• Re: AT internals: governor seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 22:06:16 -0400
  ...place the seal in the >governor shaft hole, and tap it gently with the same socket/extension >until flush with the inside end of...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:17:46 -0700
  ...and > 3/8-drive sockets, with a ratchet and short extension, 3" extension, > universal joint. Preferably six-point sockets -- although with a > beam-type...
• Re: Easy CV joint replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 11:11:40 -0500
  ...1/2" drive torque wrench + > 1/2" to 3/8" adapter + short extension + long extension + 3/8" to > 1/4" adapter + 8mm socket + 8mm...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 21:05:26 -0800
  ...fluorescent light with extension cord, plugs into "silver socket" 9. variable intermittant wiper control 10. little nylon hook under lip of forward edge of...
• WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:30:09 -0600
  ...Avoid using extension cords. Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
• Re: 1989-only 911 Turbo model designation & airshift kit?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:04:22 +1300
  ...The shifter lever just flops around loosely in the open-topped aluminum baseplate; it is pivoted right at the bottom, in a downhanging extension...
• 30" BFG Tire clearance
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:02:57 EST
  ...As mentioned before the front little rubber fender extensions have to be removed. Beyond that I had to cut back the rear edge of...
• Re: Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:26:21 -0500
  ...power attachment, you just have a 'plug' mounted into the utilitly inlet, and you can stick just about any ordinary 3-wire extension cord...
• Re: Spare tire doesn't latch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 23:44:06 -0400
  ...Any ideas on a quick fix? All I can think of is welding an extension on to the hook or the pan. Am I...
• Re: parts you might want to get for your vanagon (1980-1983) models.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 21:46:12 -0600
  ...How about idiot owners? It took me three years to discover the extension tube within the oil filler tube that gives you something of...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:46:58 -0700
  ...having the fridge running > on propane or should it run on 12 V? (or maybe 120V if the extension cord > is long enough). > > Karl. >
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:27:22 -0600
  ...the mouth of the tube grab the edge and pull - an extension >will emerge that allows spill free oil fills - relatively speaking. What year...
• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 08:37:58 -0400
  ...a 19 mm socket, a 3" extension (to permit the force to be applied parallel with the face of the tire), and >a 15...
• Re: Sliding door extended swing
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 14:44:20 -0700
  ...FYI, there's more to it than just the extension. You also need to modify the catch. BenT http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage...
• Re: Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:07:32 -0600
  ...I did not put the 5" extension on mine. I have long arms and don't need it. Besides, all that did was return...
• Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:39:17 EST
  In a message dated 1/28/08 4:40:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: > Paint jobs, as with many other...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:24:21 -0700
  ...13mm "crow foot" 3/8 drive on a ratchet with 3" extension and/or universal joint. It was hard to keep the wrench on...
• Re: REQ: "Idiot's Guide to Changing Spark Plugs"
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:13:04 -0500
  ...put the extension into the socket, then the extension onto the ratchet wrench. set the selector to 'loosen' (this means that the ratchet should...
• Re: 'Block Heater' shield
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 17:23:38 -0800
  ...Plug the extension cord into the trouble light. Cut a small hole in the side of the box for the other (male) end of...
• AW: '82 Jetta conversion exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:12:54 -0700
  ...The down-pipe also doesn't have the round extensions on both ends of the mounting flange. If you get the heat shield type...
• Re: Dometic-CAN't find it in the book
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 30 May 2006 22:02:42 +0200
  ...To test basic operation, plug the fridge power > cord into an extension cord, bypassing all the Vanagon electrical stuff. > Under the sink you can...
• Re: 3/4" Torque wrench option
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:49:54 -0700
  ...Beat the cheater bar and extension. > > > >
• learned a new trick
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 10:43:52 -0700
  ...and then suddenly realized that one of my long 1/4" extensions would slip in from behind the alternator and went straight to the...
• Re: power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 11:45:58 -0500
  ...a small dremel (pin grinder) I prefer the 36" flex shaft extension. and score a cut the long length but not too deep to...
• Re: Optima Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:10:22 EDT
  ...two days later I used the same hacksaw to cut an extension off a full oxygen scuba cylinder - veeeerrrryyyy slowly.) Just another wild and...
• Re: fridge ques
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:34:33 -0400
  ...i am know running fridge on 120v from an extension cord to get things warm in the back of fridge. i heard this may...
• Re: Internal 115V power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:00:35 -0800
  ...This would allow for simply plugging in an extension > cable at the rear of the vehicle, eliminating all that other hassle. > > Just wondering if...
• Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:24:00 -0300
  ...Roy On 31-Jul-2015, at 09:45, Roy Nicholl wrote: > I presume the "wobble" extension is similar to a flex socket (looks like...
• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 07:09:03 -0600
  Somebody needs to write an article about all this and title it "The Cost of Cool!" LOL John R On 3/7/2013 5...
• 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:48:18 -0400
  ...Probably from me pulling out the oil filler extension tube that the po didn't know about. Weakened the paper thin metal at the...
• parts needed - '87 Vanagon GL Westy Camper
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Mon, 24 Feb 97 15:50:00 PST
  ...part mfr part # ---------------- ------------------ front bumper 255807111CGRU front bumper extension 251807124A1BG end cap? liftgate shell (for wiper) 251829105T right reat tailight assy 251945112A rear bumper...
• Re: syncro with snorkel ? Yes/No?
  Historical mailing list - olmcons
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 16:58:32 -0400
  If the snorkel you are refering to is an extension of the air intake, then my 1983 diesel has one. It extends from the...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:27:17 -0700
  ...WITH THE FOGS IN > PLACE!!@!@!##!@@#$!@#$!@#$!@# > > I have about a 2 inch extension on the each side of the lower grill that > either PREVENTS THE...
• Re: !!! ACCESSORY NEEDED !!!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 00:07:44 EDT
  ...since 1990 and just this year discovered the oil filler tube extension!!! I just hate to think of all the @#$%%%$&*^*** wasted over all those...
• Re: Planning for the big trip
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 22:54:43 -0500
  ...a 19 mm socket, a 3" extension (to permit the force to be applied parallel with the face of the tire), and a 15...
• Re: Alternator Brushes Wore Out Pretty Darn Quick
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:20:06 -0500
  ...Feel the long extension and 13mm socket over >> the top of the engine from behind. You'll be able to either feel the nut...
• checking propane leaks
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 13:34:18 -0700
  ...Is this correct? Connect refrigerator to propane (with external tank or extension hose to regular connection). Soap all connections. Open main or external tank...
• Re: Leaking Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:48:35 -0800
  ... and thought about locating a retracting cord reel feeding an extension cord thru a hose hole to shore power instead ... (cont.) --- On Mon, 12...
• Re: PDXRe: Pdx Machine Shop Recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:52:25 -0800
  Is the router bit and template for use with a router or a drill press? I don't have a router and bit extension...
• Re: How to remove Oil fill tube?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:12:43 -0800
  ...Either buy this tool or remove the engine mount, with it off you can use any 13mm socket with an extension. Fun, eh? I...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 18:58:09 EDT
  ...buy a fourth rail? >> You need 2 additional rails, and an extension, plus 3 clamps. The Trotter only comes with a clamp for the...
• Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:56:45 EST
  In a message dated 1/28/08 10:42:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > And what are your prep tricks...
• Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:39:56 -0700
  ...Slider Extension > > Thanks to all of you for your responses. I had no idea that this mod > would be so expensive! In the end...
• Re: Fed up with Auto-fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 18:27:11 -0700
  ...They use an extension piece since my tank is so close to the ground and it's near impossible to fill without it. I...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:55:55 -0500
  ...Sucks, cuz I am too tired after fixing mower, mowing lawn, fixing trimmer, trimming lawn, borrowing shrub trimmer, shrubbing lawn, fixing extension cord, blowing...
• '87 Syncro rear window defrost
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Mon, 4 Nov 1996 15:07:43 -0900 (AKST)
  ...It took me about 10 oil changes to discover the oil-filler extension. When I did, I reread the owner's manual much more...
• Vanagon pics to be scanned
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 13:27:57 +0200
  ...I have to fabricate an extension. It is a kind of Apple SCSI system with a 50 pole Canon and 25 pole Sub-D...
• Re: Cracked Lug Wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:10:29 -0500
  ...get the one that is about two feet long) and a 19mm short socket and a short 3" extension. total price about $25, i...
• Re: Favorite Modifications 5000lb Capacity Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 08:50:06 -0700
  ...Added a extension to the end of the mount so that it goes further into the rear frame and addition bolt was added on...
• Re: Canadian Electric Setup
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:56:52 -0800
  ...in to the AC service outlet as opposed to carrying an extension cord as we do in the US models. Loren A. Busch I...
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 20:55:13 EDT
  In a message dated 6/21/02 6:57:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, simon@FARRSIDE.NET writes: > OK, that's got to be...
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 20:53:19 -0600
  When did you give the part # for the pot metal adapter bit itself? Last I knew, you said it didn't have a part...
• Oil Filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 23:53:20 -0500
  ...Well, single in that the part that hooks into the oil pan is the same that connects to the extension tube. One of the...
• Re: Raising the seat back
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 18 May 2004 19:57:28 -0400
  ...seatback for the driver's side seat and welded in an extension. > > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 May 2005 04:03:42 -0500
  ...Did'ju-kno' that your oil filler tube has an extension in it that can be pulled out so as not to dribble oil...
• Thules on top with Yak racks
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:01:01 -0700
  ...these were the high tower version, had them cut so the extension is two inches long, got new center bolts (for tightening attachment grip...
• Re: 250 ft-lb torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 11:54:28 -0700
  ...Bentley says that there is some type of tool like a extension that > can increase the torque of my existing 3/8" 75 ft...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:53:47 -0700
  ...VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor > > You are probably right, as long as you never have to undo it. What > happens then? Like after a...