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  • Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:43:09 -0400
    ...He looked at the screw. > > "You're not going to find a metric sheet metal screw." > > "Someone did -- you're holding it," I pointed...
  • Re: Replacing pop top bug screen the manly way.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Thompson
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:51:06 EDT
    I wonder if you could do the same system, making a screen with a cotton webbing border. Then placing velcro on the canvas and...
  • Windscreen removal & replacement
    Historical mailing list - Phil Marston
    Tue, 11 Jan 2000 07:26:46 -0000
    ...I understand the principle of wrapping a length of wire arounbd an assembled screen and pulling it in, however how do you get the...
  • Re: New screen savers are available
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:01:25 +1000
    ...www.transporter.org > >There's even one with all the pictures together. > >Enjoy!! Well done Mike for the screen savers.They are the best...
  • Re: Sliding Door Screen
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 11:19:20 -0500
    ...Also nice when your dog completely loses control and goes thru the screen to chase the squirrel outside, as the screen will pull away...
  • screens for sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:53:57 -0500
    I have screens for what I think are half slider windows. They came from an 86 Westy. PN's on the screens are 253...
  • Re: Removal of sliding window screens
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 6 Nov 2001 17:20:16 -0400
    ...Fully open the sliding window, go outside of the van and press down (and into the van) on the BOTTOM of the plastic screen...
  • Re: ATF screen
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 10:07:26 -0800
    ...ATF screen >Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 19:53:28 -0500 > >It's on the bottom of the trans, just above the pan. You...
  • Re: Idle/mixture Screw
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 19:23:45 -0400
    The idle mixture screw effects only that, the idle mixture. Other driveability problems are caused elsewhere. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
  • Skylight Bug Screen?
    Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
    Wed, 15 May 1996 06:58:54 -0400
    Was there a factory screen for the Westy skylight. Mine does not have one. Just wondering if one exist. Thanks.
  • Rear screen for '84 Wolfberg
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Sawade
    Sat, 28 Aug 1999 00:51:52 -0700
    Anyone know where I can get one of those snap in screens for the rear of my van?
  • Re: Westy restoration.. from A to Z
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:43:22 -0800
    RE: Rear Screen John, that rear screen is standard issue, from the factory with a Westy....
  • Stainless steel screws for the exterior
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:06:22 -0800
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/werksforwagens/sets/72157611672186607/ Here are two of the screw sets I sell.
  • Re: Door screen removal and repair question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 26 May 2014 15:43:48 -0400
    ...Do both, then pull out and lift up and the screen will be free. Scrape the old screen out with the scraper. Replace it...
  • SA headlight aiming
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:03:41 -0500
    ...And in each case, what does turning the screw in or out do. Which way might I expect the lamp to move. Screw it...
  • Re: Screeching when cold
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Tue, 30 Sep 1997 13:37:58 -0400
    ...Is the low idle related to the screech or is the screech related to the low idle? Any ideas what this problem could be...
  • Need Westy sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Mon, 5 May 1997 12:11:03 -0700
    I am planning to make/buy a bug screen for my 85 Westy sliding door. Do any of you fellow Vanagon listers have experiance...
  • Erratic idle
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schiebel
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 16:52:46 EDT
    ...I am not sure if this would screw it up or not. I ended up screwing in the idle bypass screw about .5 turns...
  • Re: Westy Hatch Screen
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 12 Oct 2003 20:09:24 -0700
    I would not buy a vanagon style rear bug screen. I was inspired by this list to fabricate a "shower cap" designed rear bug...
  • Re: Heater under back seat
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:15:16 -0400
    Hi Germain, Simply fill (coolant) the heater with a very small funnel, put this one into the bleeder screw: http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx...
  • Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:27:42 -0700
    ...I ordered and received |replacement screws, but I surmise that the screw holes have |gotten bigger and the new screws will probably fall out...
  • mysterious vanagon screen
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Mon, 14 May 2001 20:15:28 -0400
    Yesterday as I was picking through an 80 Westy at my local u-pull-it I found 2 vanagon snap on screens. One is...
  • Re: Bug screen for front windows
    Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
    Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:06:52 -0800
    Also, front window screens such as those you fabricated can be purchased through J.C. Whiffme, custom-made to fit the Vanagon front windows...
  • Re: sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:29:40 -0700
    Regarding the mid-door opening, if you are building from scratch you might really want to consider magnets on one flap and metal washers...
  • Re: Front window screens and pop top rain fly
    Historical mailing list - Pierre Monette-Dorais
    Sun, 13 May 2007 21:21:06 -0400
    Hi Dave and everybody, For your front window screens, you may want to try this really cheap and ingenious idea! I will sure try...
  • Re: FS: Magnetic window screens
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:43:01 -0500
    Joe, Do you have a rear hatch opening screen for the Vanagons? Something with an elastic band (or other) that would allow the screen...
  • Re: changing pop-top canvas
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:46:31 -0800
    ...But on Boats they roll up to > expose the > screen or have a seperate zip in screen or even zip in privacy for the...
  • Re: Front door handle
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Thu, 2 May 2013 16:23:30 -0700
    ...So, after you've tightened the big screw, coax the hook into place by tapping the handle with a soft mallet until it pops...
  • Re: Two questions, sliding window screen, sliding door weather-stripping
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:15:38 -0700
    ...Screen can be replaced easily like any modern window screen, unlike the plastic originals where it was bonded to the frame. The door seal...
  • Rear Hatch Screen
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 7 Nov 2003 15:47:34 -0700
    Hi Volks, I said I was having a hatch screen made for my camper. Pix here: http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/hatchscreen.msnw $53...
  • Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:13:08 -0700
    Oh great -- some secret set screw buried in the AFM body. And I should tell the shop to hook up the sniffer, unearth that...
  • Re: HELP! I need a screw size
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Tue, 20 Nov 2001 15:21:24 -0800
    ...HELP! I need a screw size > I *just* finished bleeding the cooling system on my Vanagon when I DROPPED > the bleeder screw down into...
  • window screens for sale
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:46:41 -0400
    ...I'm currently reproducing the window screens that were sold with the Adventurewagen conversions. Pictures can be found at the link below. These will...
  • Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:48:54 -0500
    ...scrap iron is currently $9 dollars per 100 lbs. > i scrapped out a stripped out vanagon last month and i got $150 for it...
  • Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
    Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
    Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:39:37 -0330
    ...I was thinking, instead of putting the screens on inside, put them on outside. That way flies and such that are sitting on your...
  • Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:15:30 -0500
    ...The screws will not hold well, and will pull out. Next step, larger screws, repeat. -- David McNeely
  • Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 5 Mar 2013 03:00:50 -0700
    ...A little electric screwdriver will speed things up on most of the job I got/used a Black&Decker Angled-Handle driver...and so...
  • Re: Screw mount snaps?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:22:17 -0400
    At 02:20 PM 6/10/2009, Rob wrote: >I've been looking on-line for those snaps with a screw in the middle...
  • Re: Swinging table
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:05:08 -0700
    RE: Swining Table Syndrome Magnets!!! One glued/screwed to the wall, a strip of ferrous metal glued/screwed to the table.
  • Bug screen for front windows idea
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:29:43 -0800
    ...Take the screen off and use the duct tape to cover and fold over the magnetic tape to the other side of the screen...
  • Re: poptop screen repair
    Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
    Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:44:57 -0700
    ...poptop screen repair > I have a tear (about five inches long) in the screen of my otherwise perfect > poptop. What is the best way...
  • Re: POR-15 Vendor ?
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:32:42 -0500
    Unless there's some way to get those screens out I don't see how you could seal the tank with POR15. The process...
  • Re: side door window knob tightening
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 9 Oct 2016 00:27:19 -0400
    ...I kept turning until the long screw with the spring came straight down. Looking at it now I see it is sturdy and I...
  • Re: radiator grill
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:30:40 -0700
    ...Maybe a tightly bent blade of a common >> screwdriver? >> >> Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: >> >> > the lower grill has 4-6 screws that thread...
  • Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
    Thu, 5 Dec 2019 16:27:43 -0500
    If the screw looks like the threads are compromised then using a fresh screw may solve the problem. Ned -- Ned Savoie Creative Director Harbour...
  • Rod scratched-replace?
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:17:23 MST
    Well I scratched one of my rods machined surface (piston end) while tapping out the pin. Its not a deep or large scratch. Can...
  • Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Dec 94 14:52:22 PST
    >> >>Okay! I called the dealer (Lasher VW in downtown Sac.) and he has the original >>plastic screw and the metal screw that is suppose...
  • Re: FS: Magnetic window screens
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:09:40 -0700
    I've had the front magnetic screens for several years. They are simple and effective. Thumbs up. Doug E. '84 Van-Go '67 vw...
  • Re: screens
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 31 Oct 1994 16:04:16 -0800
    I redid my screens in the '81 westy using elmers glue (I know, I know, it's not waterproof, but it's not like...
  • Screens for a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Captain
    Thu, 8 Aug 96 23:32 EST
    ...It has a screen that goes in the back when you open the rear hatch. This, along with the side window screens keeps it...
  • Re: Scraping sound from rear
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:55:51 -0600
    My scraping sound turned out to be brake shoes scraping against the drums because they were worn enough to move around in ways they...
  • Poptop window/screen replacements?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:35:38 -0500
    Hello -- anyone know if window and screen replacements are available for factory poptop tent? '85 GL Westy, one window. Thanks, David
  • Screen glue
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 11:58:46 -0400
    Anyone know of an adhesive that will fix a broken plastic screen frame? Nothing wants to stick! Cory 84 Westy Maine [text/html]
  • More Replacing PopTop Screen
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:07:36 -0700
    ...Replacing PopTop Screen > Ignorance is bliss, I suppose! > One day, on a beach in Mexico, I got fed up with the > critters coming thru...
  • sliding window latch removal
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:47:22 -0400
    ...Is that what Adam and Stan are talking about? I couldn't see a screw up there. Thanks, Edward >The screws threads are fine...
  • ASI Says Go Away
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Mon, 22 Aug 94 12:54:52 PDT
    ...em a ring tomorrow and ask what they still support. > > Stuart > scr@scrpers.hpvcpnpi.vcd.hp.com > '91 Camper-Ruby > Monday 8/22 I...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:51:35 -0700
    ...Exceptions to this are the computer terminal screens used > in emergency vehicles. > And what of navigation systems screens, and rearview camera displays on big...
  • RE - Sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 23:36:03 -0400
    On the screen I added to my 89 westy I used a combination of velcro tape up the side by the rear seat along...
  • The dreaded AFM adjustment screw
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:51:45 -0800
    So I have convinced myself that I need to adjust the mixture screw on the AFM but I have some trepidation about it. There...
  • Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:29:43 -0700
    ...On 10/13/07, jon <jon@kenneke.com> wrote: > > I just noticed that *all* four of the screws on our "waterdrain cover > plate" are...