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• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:53:47 -0700
  ...And the senders are tapered as well. As long as you're not overly aggressive with the standard thread, you can take it in...
• Re: front wheel grease cap removal
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:29:50 -0400
  ...Tape up the inside of the jaws with a few layers of masking or duct tape so as not to mar the surprisingly fragile...
• Re: Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:46:50 -0500
  ...Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes > Why can't people just say ebay instead of "e-place" and walmart > instead of W**mart and other...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:53:18 -0500
  ...If you had alternating red and white tape, this would be OK. If you had the white alone up in the corners of the...
• Re: fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:59:09 -0500
  ...Then I taped it up really good with some high temp electrical tape to seal the split in the tubing. It was only around...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:03:35 -0600
  I found half a dozen nudie playing cards in that slot beside the rear seat.
• Re: electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 22:32:57 -0700
  ...Cable Repair Joy, Google (or go to Amazon) 'liquid electrical tape' and you will find several choices. Also available at FLAPS and other sources.
• Re: interior smells like exhaust...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 22:16:38 -0400
  ...Then get some tape and tape all along where the gasket is sealing it up.Now do the same with your rear liftgate also...
• Re: Sweeter "tunes" for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Wed, 20 Apr 1994 13:19:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Never use tapes greater than 90 min in car audio deck. These tapes are drastically thinner and leave a magnetic residue (much more so...
• Re: Vanagon running on vegetable oil
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:15:40 -0700
  ...Lot of tape of them scrounging fry oil behind burger joints. In the Seattle area there are, at last count, two locations with bio...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:28:01 -0800
  ...I'll just have to clean off the krazy glue >>> and >>> > > duck tape first 🤣 >>> > > >>> > > On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 4:09 PM Richard...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 16:10:55 -0400
  ...The issue isn't the opening itself -- it's the water wedging its way along beneath the tape, which itself isn't sticky. > It...
• Re: alloy wheel lug bolts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:52:50 EST
  ...The taper is just a little too wide and so instead of the taper touching the wheel, the edge touches giving you a false...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 14 May 2017 09:05:59 -0700
  I don't know the official thread size but a plug measures 24mm diameter at its taper mid point. Mark
• Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 18:57:30 -0700
  ...rescue tape is way better... better yet combine it with plastic cable ties.... I tried the bicycle inner tube... errr... sorry ...no.. not good....
• Re: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 09:46:47 -0800
  I used camper cap mounting tape - just done so no report on longevity. You can it at Ace Harware and other places. John LiMBO
• Re: 15 inch South African Factory Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 00:52:34 EDT
  Tim, You should be able to install them by using the cone tapered Carat specific lugnuts and/or bolts. Ben T
• Re: What's in your tape deck?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 16:04:50 EST
  Dude.... Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Led Zeplin, and for those times I want to chill out, Pink Floyd. :) chris stanford montgomery, al
• Re: X-treme
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:34:13 -0400
  I use stuff called "self -amalgamating tape" that you stretch and it seals to itself. Great for electrical repairs. Is this the same stufff...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:40:25 -0700
  RE Transparent Duct Tape Kim asked: Is there a website where I can see some? No, that's why they call it Transparent....
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:44:40 -0500
  Annie, some folks would use "Rescue Tape" or perhaps another brand of silicone repair tape, though I have no experience with another brand -- and...
• Re: Radiator hoses in air cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:48:55 -0500
  ...I traced the hoses back to the engine compartment > where the have fittings that are taped over with electrical tape. What is > going on...
• Re: Fw: [ev_update] 2003 evc camper snow tires
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:46:56 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:50:28 -0800
  ...Pick up a roll of "Rescue Tape" for roadside repairs. It is a silicone self bonding stretch tape(non adhesive) you can use on...
• New ideas, new products
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:52:53 -0700
  ...A transparent duct tape they claim last 6 times longer than ordinary duct tape. I am not a fan of duct tape, but this...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows(storage)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 01:49:12 EST
  In a message dated 99-03-29 15:00:17 EST, you write: > used Shoe-goo to paste the > screen on the magnetic tape...
• Re: Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:15:53 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:57:43 -0700
  ...Roll of duct tape doubles as > cupholder > > My most recent westy had a German Coin (1 Mark I think - but I could > be wrong...
• one less Vanagon in the world
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 7 May 1999 22:18:25 -0400
  Watch the CNN video tape footage regarding the Chinese embassy bombing mistake A "fumble" by NATO has taken out a blue 7 passenger vanagon. :-(
• Re: driver's side; clear coat paint peeling; 1989 GL
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:15:27 -0500
  ...So I > covered all > openings with heavy plastic and painters tape. I tested > the tape on the > flue vent area and deemed it no...
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:27:24 -0500
  Larry, the .010� UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh tape came from here: <http://www.cshyde.com> $22.04 for the small roll. Frank On Nov...
• Re: Battery specs?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:15:04 -0800
  ...then taped over the two gaps in the lid with black duct type tape. Good Luck, Bill
• Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Oct 2016 21:14:07 -0500
  ...Has the red and white reflector safety tape on the rear!!! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10210769371207306&id=1140903960
• Re: speaker wiring
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:43:49 -0700
  I have used a wire coat hanger as well as a proper fish tape for electrical wiring and have had success with both. Regards...
• Re: Check your grounds
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sat, 1 Aug 1998 15:30:59 -0700
  GMBulley wrote: > << Man.....I don't even _own_ electrical tape. I hate the stuff. >> > > What do you use on cuts and scapes while they...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:42:08 -0700
  ...What I can suggest, if going the tape route, is to buy tape and aluminum channel and associated translucent cover from , of all places...
• Re: Replacing the antenna
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:44:30 -0600
  ...Make sure you tie it securely and tape it well. I'm an electrician. This is the main use of electrical tape- taping up...
• Re: Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:47 -0400
  Can anyone recall what we discussed previously as the best quality rescue tape? I thought there was something that was recommended awhile back that...
• Re: Recommended lug nuts to install Passat steel wheels? (Michael ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 22:10:51 EST
  ...It would appear the seat is a rounded-taper like the Vanagon nut. Is the '98 Passat lugnut the answer, is it also 14mm...
• Re: Door air vent was taped over?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:23:59 -0700
  ...Looks like it wasn't a previous owner, but this tape (black cloth) was installed by factory. Maybe I better cover it over again...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jarvinen
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:54:26 -0700
  ...I taped up the wires to the injectors on the left (I mean left as you look at the engine from the rear bumper...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:08:10 -0800
  ...The receiver on trumpet and MP shank are a Morse taper. You carefully tap on the receiver working your way from narrow end out...
• Re: '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 00:42:37 -0400
  ...to leave, I used some > of the new silicone self-curing tape on the split > plastic tube (where the geyser was originating from), > and...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 13:04:10 -0700
  Ed, That's teflon tape for plumbing, which can't be right. I suspect it's something like this from 3M: <*https://preview.tinyurl...
• Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 13:52:01 -0700
  ...This is just one opinion, but this Amazon.ca review states that the tape is not as flexible as regular electrical tape: http://tinyurl...
• Re: passenger side power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 21:32:47 -0500
  ...WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't > move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the...
• Re: Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:49:57 -0400 (EDT)
  On Tue, 18 Jul 1995, Sami Dakhlia wrote: > Gary Clayton replied: > >Yes, I did use some teflon tape, everywhere. The elect. connection > >(ground) did...
• Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Fri, 6 Mar 1998 20:54:18 -0500
  ...The knife can be used to cut off the end of a hose that's leaking at the clamp and the duct tape takes...
• Re: I'm doomed, I'm doomed!!!
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:25:35 -0600
  Marc Perdue wrote: > I'll be needing some smaller items > and some tips on how to get old duct tape adhesive off (grrrr!). rubbing...
• Re: [VB] Want to trade sailboat for bus
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 21:17:37 -0500
  DOH! Sorry for the Spinal Tapesque error. I meant 14' :) -- Chris Greensboro,NC '72 Westfakia '67 Deluxe http://www.mindspring.com/~vw69bus/everybus.html
• Re: SA Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:53:13 -0500
  I wonder if VW had this kit available, would they offer a free video tape, of installaion instructions?:>) Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:16:29 -0700
  ...alistair On 2013-07-27, at 10:22 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Hmm -- I ordered a roll of this UHMW tape from McMaster...
• Re: troubleshooting intermittency
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:01:16 -0800
  ...I investigated and found a wire going to the coil had some electrical tape on it. Inside the tape the wire had been twisted...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 19:57:35 -0400
  ...http://www.mcmaster.com/#__catalog/119/3431/=nt0hh8 But there were some concerns that the tape is not designed for the weight of the...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:47:43 -0400
  Agree totally with Dan on the rescue tape. Just replaced about 10 hoses and a brand new hose (Meyle brand) split within 5 miles...
• 88 westy roof rust
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:56:29 -0700
  ...should I glue the whole thing together or use plumbers tape! Wheew, my first "post" Thanks Barry!
• Re: More fuel to the fire(was mail header suggestions)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 00:47:50 -0500
  ...These backup tapes should be kept for 3 years each in seperate safe deposit boxes, then sent to the library of congress for archive...
• Re: insulating connectors (was: dying battery/alternator)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 13:42:16 -0400
  ...Brushed with "Scotch-Kote" (the official liquid tape). Covered with heatshrink, and then coated with Scotch-Kote again. Very permanant. No failures once installed...
• Re: German, Chinese and American Parts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 20:55:45 -0600
  ...German, Chinese and American Parts Tapered roller bearings are usually made by Timken, which is an Ohio-based company. Whether they still have them...
• Re: That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:24:37 -0800
  ...this one, on the advice of another List member: .010� UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh - $22.04 for the small roll. Seems to do the...