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• Re: Some dometic notes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 05:31:48 -0400
  ...Those tiny screws are entirely insufficient for pulling the pieces into alignment. They're basically to keep the outside bits from falling off. Broomstick...
• Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 May 2003 20:02:13 -0400
  Are the brown and the white caps for the cabinet screws still available from VW dealers ..... or elsewhere? My nearest VW dealer is 120...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:30:10 -0500
  ...Do you know where I can get replacement screws? > The screw is M8x40, class 8.8. VAG p/n N 0331881 -- also used in...
• Re: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling - COVERED BY RECALL
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 18 May 1999 12:15:13 -0400
  ...isn't it > > ridiculous that only 4 screws hold this hazard on the ceiling? > > > > the only thing i could think of is bolting straps...
• Re: Steering column cover needed
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:05:13 -0600
  ...had two COMPLETELY different screws connecting the upper and lower assembly pieces of the steering column housing. Thing is that while I have the...
• Re: Parts availability
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:28:35 -0400
  ...Plastic housing (and clear > lens and screws) looked like new. Must have been replaced at some point in > their life. On the other housing...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 7 Sep 2014 17:39:13 -0600
  Michael Sorry for the DelayedResponse ~ > How is the triple gauge pod attached to the factory instrument cover? 2 Screws JustForward of the Face of...
• Re: Help! How get to rear heater? (great idea!!)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 03:33:10 -0500
  ...Westfalias are easier - the cover is made of plywood and comes out by removing a few phillips-head screws. Michael Vickey 87 GL Syncro...
• Re: Vanagon Alchemy - Square headlight alignment screws & springs needed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:20:34 -0500
  ...I >> reinstalled them this morning I noticed that the headlight alignment >> screws have transmuted from plastic to chalk. I also noticed that >> one of...
• Re: Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:16:10 -0400
  ...The seat´s sliding tracks are >>> mounted to the seat´s cushion pan via 4 screws from underneath. >>> If these become loose, they move...
• Re: (F) The importance of a good ground (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:30:58 -0800
  ...Then, one time I was down at the furnace, and held the brain out, tight against its mount screws. Perfect function! I pulled the...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:13:27 -0500
  ...See it at my ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/werksforwagens Self drilling screws allow for future removal of the screws, without damaging the...
• Re: Snap in fender liners any one use them?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 13:12:39 -0500
  ...and perhaps some strategically placed screws. Drilling holes in the wheel wells kinda defeats the purpose of wheel well liners IMO.
• Re: 2.1 WBX OIL COOLER
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:49:50 -0500
  <the threaded tube that the oil filter screws on to would be too long. So how would you get the oil filter on?> Swap...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 06:13:05 EST
  ...The fan I found had mounting holes that lined up with two of the four city water outlet mounting screws. I installed spring clip...
• Re: What hardware is needed for the middle seat?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 1 Nov 2014 13:02:22 -0700
  Hi, I used the screws from the covers on my '85. The covers fit nicely in the storage compartment. Raymond Sent from my iPhone...
• Re: sliding door cover plate-baywindows
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 07:42:47 -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: removing lower grill; thank you ALL VERY MUCH
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sullivan
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:30:24 -0800
  ...If so remove the screws then pull the grill forward and the clips will pop out. If there are no screws then the clips...
• Re: CARPET REPLACEMENT was replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:10:59 +0000
  ...Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:33:05 -0700 > > > > Just use some self-tapping screws. This one is my favorite, I have boxes > of > > three...
• Re: Need info on dismantling speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:27:24 -0700
  ...Four screws and seven years ago... I mean, four screws taken out. Questions: 1) What is holding it together? There's a brass fitting...
• westy luggage rattle, very annoying
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:26:52 EST
  ...the seals are new, but between the two front mounting screws there is a lot of give where the fiberglass meets the car. i...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 May 2005 08:30:08 -0700
  ...The mattress is very easy to remove and replace, just four screws for the fold out and snaps for the mattress portion at the...
• Re: Rusty Screws in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:54:12 -0400
  I just sold a diesel Vanagon DM code transmission.They could have used it to convert their Vanagon to a sand rail Vanagon. The...
• Re: 2.1 High idle/stumbling when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:28:42 -0500
  ...the throttle body instead of attempting the fix with the provided adjustment screws located above the switch? Thanks, Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Yo vanguy
  Mon, 25 May 1998 22:10:04 EDT
  ...Anyone know how to put the A/C ducting back on the > roof ie reach the screws that hold the the ducting???that runs...
• Window Mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 19:21:51 -0400
  ...Remove two screws at crank, two at window bottom, an two more at top and bottom of vertical bracket. Minor puzzle to get it...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:55:32 -0700
  ...I want to add this to both my 84 and 85. > > I think the plastic piece I described with two sheet metal screws is...
• Re: 85 Air Conditioning Dis-assembly?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 10:02:49 -0600
  ...You will need to remove the air passage between the overhead unit the windshield unit - I think eight phillips head screws. The biggest problem...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 17:11:44 -0500
  ...How is the pedal attached? I saw two holes, but could not find the screws. Please advise. Thanks so much >> -Jamie Auch >> The Kooky...
• Re: Heater fan replacment description requested.
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 21:30:06 -0600 (CST)
  ...compartment, remove the radio, and unscrew the whole dash (6-8 screws if I remember right. The thing was actually much easier than I...
• Re: Flat Hex Screw for arm rest on 89 captian's chair
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 22:11:59 -0600
  ...I've seen these "types" of flathead hex screws at 2 local outlets of national chain stores, such as Lowes. I recognize them because...
• Re: Fridge Gettin' OUT??
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 1999 17:52:18 -0400
  ...Take off outside vent so that the corrugated vent pipe is no longer attached to the side of the van Remove two counterbored screws...
• Re: Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:42:28 -0300
  ...A good amount of pushing and pulling will free it. * Remove > mounting screws (2) from fan/heater housing. Disconnect wiring. Place a > pan under...
• No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:06:38 -0700
  ...Screwed in screws and tugged at the screws. Unfportunately the screws would strip the threads and seal would not move. 2. Along the lines...
• FW: Re: westy mirror tightening
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:25:00 -0400
  ...westy mirror tightening > > > > Yeah, you remove the two Phillips screws to unmount the mirror. > Underneath > > that mounting shoe is a nut with a spring...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:57:47 EDT
  ...no cutting/drilling required. -remove your turn sig lenses. -remove lower rad grille outermost screws. -get your wiring run down to them. -slap on...
• Re: Skylight leak
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 09:18:21 -0700
  ...Skylight Leak The only leaks in the skylight that I have ever had to deal with have been through the screws that hold the...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 23:02:51 -0400
  At 07:30 PM 7/1/2015, John Rodgers wrote: >Help! It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but I >can't budge...
• Re: Brake drum removal
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:09:13 EDT
  In a message dated 7/23/01 1:55:10 PM, billyfeet@SURFREE.COM writes: << Have you taken out the screws that hold them...
• Re: Broken Power side mirror
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:29:38 -0400
  ...A temporary solution was to use three sheet metal screws to hold it in place temporarily, (about two years temporarily) until such time as...
• Re: More Heater Blower Problems
  Historical mailing list - WERNER SCHIRMER
  Wed, 08 Jan 1997 11:46:17 -0800
  ...open the doors -remove two screws holding the dash to the frame on each side -remove six? screws where the dash meets windshield This...
• Re: stolen part off 87 westy need outside cover for fridge vent
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:20:53 -0700
  ...Try using Torx head screws this time, or better yet the secure Torx screws with a post in the center to keep small screwdrivers...
• Re: 1. Which 2.1 muffler? (6)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 15:31:42 -0400
  ...The other two were screws. The studs were low quality P.C. 4.8 stuff with no or that black oxide coating so they...
• Re: Any tricks to keep fridge lit while driving?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:41:41 -0400
  ...If you have to exert any significant tension with the screws it will distort and leak. > Does opening the drain (at the bottom of...
• Re: Thermostat gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:39:25 -0500
  ...No sealant! Even with the stainless screws be sure to use a nickel based anti-seize. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Accessing battery -- am I too simple?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:51:27 -0700
  ...I find a black metal cover plate with four Philips screws. The two rearmost screws are easily removed. However, the foremost two are well...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:41:00 -0800
  ...The > dash has two screws at each end(in the door jambs), five small screws at the > base of the windshield(the larger ones...
• Re: Good pics of Poptop seal?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 6 Feb 2005 21:16:41 -0500
  ...To get it off completely, there are some screws on the > backside hidden by the pop-top when it is closed. Do I have...
• Re: Which "surging syndrome" is this one?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:24:16 -0400
  ...The little screws can be loosened and the board adjusted so that a new wear area is now in contact with the needle.In...
• Fender Flares
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 09:36:57 -0400
  ...It is a roll of heavy steel-reinforced rubber that screws into the lip of the fender. I was wondering if anyone has used...
• Swapping Turn Indicator Assembly
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:56:47 -0800
  Screws back in! Thanks to all. Now, need to swap a front turn indicator assembly. If anyone has done this recently & can describe what...
• Re: Westy Curtain Snaps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 18:40:17 -0800
  > I'm missing a grand total of one (1) male snap for one Fred's curtain ties. > This is the one that screws into...
• Re: FW: Starter problems
  Historical mailing list - joe brown
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 19:56:44 -0800
  Pull the starter, remove the solenoid -snip- My solenoid screws wouldn't budge with a screwdriver. I was ready to drill them out but...
• Re: Oops...Metal piece below windshield IS part of the dash...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 12:32:29 EDT
  ...writes: > Looks like I'll have to repair the rust around the > screws somehow. > > i cant imagine that being anything more than surface rust..
• Re: stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:52:03 -0400
  ...Vanagon list members get 10 percent discount in addition to free shipping for the stainless steel screws. I take money order and paypal. Shipping...
• part needed for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 9 May 2006 08:14:34 -0400
  ...This mount is attached to the sliding door frame by screws. Does anybody have this mount? -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
• Re: Westy Stove parts Needed;
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:49:46 -0700
  ...John C... <trvlr2001@comcast.net> wrote: > Hi All, > > I need some stove & fridge parts. > > > Sink Drain Hose Floor Attachment. (that screws to the floor) > > >
• Re: 1.6 L Diesel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:30:39 -0500
  ...Then replace the two screws loosely that were out and remove the other two. This will allow the new O ring to go into...
• Re: GoWesty Engine - Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 10:41:06 -0700
  ...Jon, > Tim > > i find it amusing about the issue with the valve adjusting screws you > mentioned. that cost several hours of billable time on...
• fridge and other doors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 31 May 1999 10:44:09 -0700
  ...Then I pushed the hinges back on the plywood (they were tight) and replaced the screws. I did the same thinge with the screws...