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• Re: OT Drilling out a bolt. Expertise solicited.
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:46:31 EDT
  ...like Heli Coils brand thread repair rather than other types of inserts except for drain plug repairs but that's another story PS I...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 May 2011 12:37:05 -0700
  ...then just use aircraft style locking nuts > - the ones with nylon inserts. > > Thanks, Tom Hargrave > www.stir-plate.com > www.towercooler.com > www.kegkits...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:46:36 -0700
  ...David Beierl's fix but with steel inserts and ignoring the hole in the elbow might be the easiest "kit" fix: https://picasaweb.google...
• Re: problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:26:08 -0500
  ...have anything saved on my hard drive about fixing the metal > inserts so that they stay in place though there have been suggestions > about...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:17:04 -0800
  ...21" & 19") - Easily cahnged > - cab window vent inserts - Easily removed > - Easily removedVW logo stove grill inserts > - propane tank gauge - Easily removed > - Adventurewagen top replacing...
• Re: [WetWesties] pumped out -VOODOO
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:40:14 -0700
  ...on many automotive printed circuits.........like Vanagon instrument cluster one..............and Volvo tail lights........where the plastic bulb holder inserts and twists to make...
• FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
  ...rear seat that folds flat in tan vinyl with cloth (velvet inserts) near perfect with under seat kick panel 60.00 middle seat to...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 05:56:46 EST
  ...Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread repair inserts to all eight locations then use stainless steel bolts of the proper...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:24:16 -0800
  ...Don Hanson On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 10:49 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote: > A comment about Frank Condelli grill inserts: I...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:11:25 -0500
  ...I think if VW had > > done a > > > proper job with the heads (sleeved steel inserts in an alloy > > block) the > > > engines would routinely turn...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:03:03 -0700
  ...and the splined end of the output shaft (the bit that > > inserts into the splined sleeve, which also fits onto the drive pinion.) > > > > The...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:45:36 -0700
  ...reseal-kit-b > > What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the cross over pipe rather than plastic of other kits. > > Cheers...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 16:46:03 -0500
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: FW: RE: Coolant Overflowing!
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:12:02 -0800
  ...they need to be resealed at > connecting ends with proper steel inserts and good clamps, hoses must > be in good condition. I'd say...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Helix-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:38:40 -0500
  ...These inserts are impressive. > > Now I have 4 tight bolts back in place. > > > > > > On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 12:57 AM, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Franklin Mint Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 12:13:51 -0700
  ...All deluxe trim and jailbars (but no rubber trim inserts on deluxe aluminum bumper and body trim). I figured it must have been expensive...
• Re: [Syncro] high beam LED, - NOT!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 20:56:40 -0800
  ...It is 12V and will work directly unlike the > resistors on the the LEDs. > > The light bulb inserts into the back of the instrument...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 09:19:01 -0400
  ...and clean, just be very >>> careful if you remove the brass inserts, and make a note which slots >>> they go in. >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 7...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 18:34:23 -0300
  ...and clean, just be very >>> careful if you remove the brass inserts, and make a note which slots >>> they go in. >>> >>> >>>> On Jul 7...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 15:33:59 -0500
  ...on a drill, then you could maybe slide > > some PVC > > pipe inserts down in there to house cups. > > > > ps, what did the Armor All...
• Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
  ...The 3A has a far superior intake and cylinder head and the plastic injector inserts have to opened up to accept the Bosch injectors...
• Re: Turbo question Water Jacket Seal failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:18:10 -0700
  ...The case threads would need inserts, it not already > > done. Any chance of augmenting with exterior tensile support? I guess > it > > would be a...
• Re: Cooling System Comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 23:52:33 EDT
  ...I connected the pressure gauge to the coolant level sensing plug which inserts into the coolant expansion tank. Details in the archives. Added a...
• Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:00:20 -0700
  ...ENGINE Inserts for intake air cleaner K&N Air Filter 2 engine oil filters Set of engine gaskets Gaskets for cylinder head cover Oil...
• Re: best t molding adhesive?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 May 2007 23:16:12 -0700
  ...Also, on the replacement molding that I have used, I have found that > the leg of the T, the part that inserts into the...
• Re: Blinkers and back-ups
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 3 Aug 2018 23:18:26 +0000
  ...me somewhat stymied until the bad connection revealed itself upon multiple inserts and removals.  The reverse lights were simply hooked up to the reverse...
• Re: Leaking rear side window
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:05:31 -0700
  ...Leaking rear side window A friend's 1990 Westy has a wet mattress from a small leak at the inserts in the back of...
• Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:13:41 -0400
  ...Well, our EGR valve hasn't been hooked up for many thousands of highway miles --- the linkage press-fits into two little plastic inserts...
• Re: Output Housing and Shaft broken on Highway
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:37:25 -0500
  ...and the splined end of the output shaft (the bit that >>> inserts into the splined sleeve, which also fits onto the drive pinion.) >>> >>> The...
• Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:38:12 -0800
  ...I wouldn't touch the LED inserts you can buy to replace bulbs... just not enough LEDs, and the lens/reflector are not designed...
• Vanagon and headrests sold. Still have jumpseats/table and bra
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 16:50:02 EST
  The 1990 Vanagon and the headrest inserts are sold. I still have the table with mounting hardware, jump seats with mounting hardware and seatbelts...
• Re: front door lock stuck
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 8 Jul 2015 13:15:19 -0400
  ...and clean, just be very > >>> careful if you remove the brass inserts, and make a note which slots > >>> they go in. > >>> > >>> > >>>> On Jul 7...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 08:26:01 -0700
  ...If you want pics I can send them. > > Also, there are plastic inserts in seat tracks on the van, not the seat. > Its possible...
• Re: OT Drilling out a bolt. Expertise solicited.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 11:38:38 -0700
  ...like Heli Coils brand thread repair rather than other types of > inserts except for drain plug repairs but that's another story > > PS I...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:53:11 -0600
  ...CA> wrote: > >> > >> You need to buy the special plastic and steel inserts that go into the > hole. One time use only so by extras...
• Re: Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:07:42 -0700
  ...the body > > work..When the attendant gets the key, he/she inserts it and sees the > > surmarks, or arrows lined up, and usually has...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:44:13 -0700
  ...I went ahead and did all four ends, even though only two were puking the inserts at the time of my Subaru transplant. Seeya...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:34:06 +0000
  ...on a drill, then you could maybe slide >>some PVC >>pipe inserts down in there to house cups. >> >>ps, what did the Armor All...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 18:20:53 -0800
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:14:06 -0800
  ...To do this I left their hoses to the heater box off and made tubular(semi) inserts that fit inside the heater box where...
• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:21:02 -0400
  ...they are 13mm nuts > > with what look like wound spring steel inserts inside them. similar to > > what a helicoil looks like. if these are...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:57:53 -0700
  My Audi A4 has removable plastic inserts in the wheel wells with a sort of fuzz on them - and that car is pretty quiet...
• Re: Exaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 06:44:46 -0500
  ...Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread repair inserts to all eight locations then use stainless steel bolts of the proper...
• (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 15:25:34 -0400
  ...Vanagon Geeks out there) Round headlights don�t have the plastic inserts in the coolant system that are time activated for you summer vacation...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:01:57 -0700
  ...Good to remove the feed/return hoses off the plastic pipes to check how secure the metal inserts are inside these pipes? Everywhere I...
• Re: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:37:02 -0700
  ...I don't use threaded inserts much unless I have to. depends on how much metal is there. this would be nice ... real nice...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...cases I don't even know > what it is! Duh. > > ENGINE > Inserts for intake air cleaner > K&N Air Filter > 2 engine oil filters...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 21:21:51 -0500
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass > glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Bolt extraction (with lasers)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 20:49:41 -0500
  ...The laser excraction, and the installation of 2 inserts ran $90. I thanked the "extraction machinist" for his work, but also told him that...
• Re: Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:14:30 -0400
  ...Also, the oil tower usually has metal inserts in those holes to prevent over tightening. It is a breather separator. Allows vapor out but...
• Re: The adventure of the THROWN ROD
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
  Mon, 17 Jun 96 11:17:26 CDT
  ...hollow *POP*! AARRGGHH!! That can be remedied by some case saver inserts if you wanna be thorough. Of course the engine must be completely...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:22:18 -0800
  ...There is not enough material in the case for oversized studs or > solid inserts. As for how deep to drill, start with a small...
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 12:36:10 +0000
  I used a pop rivet and JB weld on the pipes when the metal inserts in my 90 came loose. I drove it for...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:02:47 -0800
  ...CA> wrote: >> >> >> >> You need to buy the special plastic and steel inserts that go into the hole. One time use only so by extras...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
  ...To set up the lock you will need a collection of these inserts so that you can match them up against the key you...
• Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 17 May 1999 11:32:21 -0400
  ...Kinda hard to >judge by eye which is stronger, I think. > > >> > No receiving nuts are supplied for the inserts -- you will need >> > to track...
• Re: Oil drain problem
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 18:05:04 -0500
  ...Aircooled.net rents the kit for $25 plu the > >cost of inserts you request. The tool kit retails for minimum $108 US. > > > >---------- Forwarded message...
• Re: Header bolts broken
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:37:45 -0700
  ...There is no need or benifit to extra lenght or double inserts. The single coil will be more than adequate to hold the bolt...
• Re: fuel tank crossover...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 19:09:55 -0600
  ...jack. > I cannot physically reach the places where the crossover tube inserts > through the grommets into the top of the tank. > Not from the...
• Re: State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter / Iowa City, Iowa
  Sun, 9 May 2004 00:57:27 -0500
  ...After a couple of attempts to resolve the engine problems with case inserts to hold they cylinder heads on the block (it would make...