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• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:55:07 -0600
  With a little engineering and some high volume (but silent) vent fans that could be ducted through the dead space in the drivers side...
• Re: 87 Syncro GL gas tank sender
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 17:50:57 -0700
  ...I have seen some posts about the A/C ducts falling down, I tried to get a couple of dealers to get me some...
• Re: Low Cost Inverter
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:04:13 -0800
  ...Overkill, but I put a layer of duct tape on it. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http...
• fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:15:55 EST
  ...I spliced it to the red wire inside the relay box and secured the fuse holder inside the relay box with a duct tape...
• Re: Oxy solv
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 19:07:02 EDT
  ...would but when I went to the store to get more duct tape they said some guy in Texas had bought the entire world...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 21:20:17 EST
  In a message dated 2/11/06 12:26:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, starwagen@GMAIL.COM writes: > When looking at a Syncro Westy...
• Re: A/C to be or not to be
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 12:12:08 -0500
  In the Westy with air, they just leave out the duct work. It simply blows out of a bunch of vents in the rear...
• Re: window scoop
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:24:20 -0400
  ...were holes on each side, under the dash in some metal ducts where the AC system had connected. A *lot* of fresh air came...
• Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 22:19:54 -0400
  ...It's just as sticky as duct tape, but holds a shape better (stiffer) and stands up to heat better. (Duct tape is actually...
• Trapped bees (buzzing doors)
  Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:17:35 +0100
  ...Sometimes it seemed to come out of the heater or fresh air ducts and sometimes it could be silenced by my better half's...
• ac duct sagging update
  Historical mailing list - Douglass Collins
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 05:56:27 -0800
  Thanks for all the response. I found the recall had been installed but one of the screws was missing on one of the plates...
• Re: heating
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 03 Sep 1994 10:19:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I had a Stewart warner heater in the '67, so I routed all of the heat to the windshield ducts. Ric
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:47:37 EST
  I just found a sears credit card (old school short and long) when I pulled the rear heater out! Any one know Linda F...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
  ...wire, tape, something to splice wire. small multimeter (Volts amp resistance). Duct tape 1/8" multistranded wire. (For temporary lacing things together) Vulcanizing rubber...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 23:16:09 +0100
  Mathew, Whilst some of your reasoning makes a little sense, what doesn't is the term 'laminar flow ducts'. Theres nothing specific about the...
• Re: COLD air vents!
  Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 02:23:08 -0600
  A quick fix is to remove the upper grill, cover the main air intake with cardboard and plenty of duct tape. (Note to all...
• Re: Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:10:53 -0800
  ...Remove the lower heater duct bezel from the dash. Then >> lift and twist that floor duct assembly until it clears the parking >> brake lever...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:58:24 -0700
  ...In a message dated 11/9/05 8:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, ctonline@webtv.net writes: > > Duct Tape and a sheet of...
• Re: Tach project wiring tip
  Historical mailing list - Vanagaudi
  Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:54:56 +0200
  ...products/automotive-cables/ To run that wire below floor you need to cover it by a rubber or plastic duct tube. Helmut, '80 Vanagaudi
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:35:47 +0000
  ...E-O-12-in-x-15-ft-Self-Stick-Foam-Foil-Duct-Insulation-FV516/100028603 > > and this > > > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TUNRGM...
• Re: Blaine - Not to be confused with Blaine
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:02:00 -0600
  ...And he's repaired automotive stuff with duct tape, but not to my knowledge with gum. Just thought I'd clear all that up...
• FS: Complete A/C system-'87
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 10:24:49 -0700
  Anyone looking for a winter project to make next summer a bit more bearable? I have the complete system, from compressor to condenser, ductwork...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 09:13:51 -0800
  On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:16 -0600, Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@mchsi.com> wrote: > I think it is an 83 only...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AT THE CONNECTIONS OF BOTH THE CENTER AND REAR AIR FLOW DUCTS. SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER HOSE; DUCT; AIR...
• Re: US Plastic was
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 9 Aug 2012 08:57:54 -0600
  ...I hedged that "dainty" distinction by backing the flat surfaces with duct tape and these have proven, if not robust, serviceable. Also, inserting dividers...
• Re: mounting cb radio?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:28:07 -0800
  ...I have my Cobra (looks like the one in your link) mounted to the plastic heater duct that runs from the dash to the...
• A/C drip
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wildermuth
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:45:59 -0400
  ...Today after driving for an hour with the A/C running, water began dripping from a seam in the duct work just above the...
• Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 17:41:26 -0700
  ...Cover the sole plate of the saw with duct tape to prevent marring the top. Drill a starting hole inside the area you are...
• cap for fridge exhaust
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:02:27 -0700
  ...Do I do the ductape thing? regards gary __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
• Re: Aircooled engine in Watercooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 14:45:13 -0400
  Yah, well if you want HEAT in the passenger compartment, then you'd need all the ductwork to get the heat from the engine...
• Re: AC for my Doka - question at the end
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:35:26 -0400
  ...It then ducts the air in front of the driver and passenger. I contemplated it for my crewcab but never got a round-tuit...
• Re: 1980 Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:51:59 -0700
  ...When the > thermostat is contracted (what I would think would be the normal cool state) > it closes the air ducts and lets the engine...
• Re: A/C ducting
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 17:59:32 EDT
  ...Note that the curtain track housing over the door is not the duct - it's in front on the duct. Foam rubber is stuffed...
• Advice Needed -- 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Fri, 6 Jan 2012 00:35:55 -0500
  ...3 -- Where is the best place to source the heater duct and the boot from the booster fan to heater boxes? Thanks in advanced...
• Re: repost: anyone taken a power mirror appart and back again?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:56:28 EDT
  ...I was thinking about some kind of epoxy but was reluctant to do something ireversible, but the good ol' duct tape method should give...
• Grill for vent at door
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:50:11 -0700
  ...It's the called rear air duct gasket, has louvers that point down. Anyway mine was gone and apparently on my trip to Oregon...
• Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:59:58 -0700
  ...but he sure as hell knows how to wrap a package- did you know you get a free roll of used duct tape with...
• AC mod works well...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 21:31:14 -0700
  The AC duct mod I did (based on Roy O's suggestion) seems to work well in real life application. I used my AC...
• Skylight Mosquito Net
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:35:55 -0600
  Folks, I made a skylight bug screen today, using a 12"x18" piece of no-see-um, three velcro strips and some duct tape...
• Re: coolant hoses (Cost, it the only issue)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 16:48:40 -0800
  > Below you will find my "2 cents worth" on this thread. > Just remember MacGyver, bring lots of duct tape and rubber gloves then in...
• westy canvas
  Historical mailing list - M Kelly
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 22:13:26 -0700
  ...They stripped the insulation from the front ceiling and dragged it, via fresh air ducts and under the pop-top, to the rear and...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 09:21:48 -0500
  ...I have removed the whole duct from our '91 GL >> tintop. It caused too many mild concussions while it was there and when it...
• a/c Ducts Recall Part Number
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 06:22:02 -0700
  I looked up the recall for the a/c ducts in my recall book at work. It lists certain Vanagons between 86 and 91...
• Sunroof/Moonroof/Marine Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 19:56:54 -0800
  ...Its got that ac duct running down the center of the ceiling. So can't put a moonroof there. Wish mine had a factory...
• Few parts for sale in Bay area
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:56:50 -0700
  ...fuel expansion tank (not sure left or right) kick panel (panel right in front of shifter that covers heating ducts) http://twitpic.com/27fqn
• Westfalia AC duct parts, and front table needed
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 21:57:41 -0500
  I need the front portion of the AC venting for an '87 Westy. This is the part with 6 separate vents that attaches to...
• Mistery Item
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 16:58:10 +0100
  ...It is supplied with gas, 12v and has two large 100mm ducts going to it. Inside the van there is a temp. control rotary...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - mwilliamson
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:37:41 -0700
  ...So, I carry one spare alternator belt, a multi-bit screwdriver, duct tape, vice grips and a jug of water). I have never used...
• Re: A/C duct work "improvements"
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:39:02 -0700
  Now that's desperation at it's finest! Steven 91 Westy On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 10:27 AM, TonyCollins <tonycollin@gmail.com...
• Works OK in AZ was:Strange AC Sighting in MD
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:12:23 -0700
  ...I also used the Al duct tape to seal up some rather large gaps around the cold air box. John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro...
• Re: WTB 83 diesel heater cover
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 07:35:03 -0800
  ...Mark Shawn Wright wrote: >Ok guys, which duct are we talking about here? I suspect mine is already gone from >the descriptions I'm...
• Re: Winters in the van...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:09:20 -0500
  ...Then duct your heating conduit up, under, >around and/or next to the bed -- maybe even out into the floor of the >cabin? As...
• Re: Speaking of heater fans...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 11:39:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...The fan is centered in the duct, and the fan's > housing is at least the diameter of the rest of the duct, and...
• Re: Camper A/C Switch (Outrageously Expensive)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:38:15 EDT
  ...makes sense tho, because 87 was the first year for the redesigned a/c ducting on the westys... and i correct myself, 88 passenger...
• Re: Heater dying
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 01:29:47 -0500
  ...It will also cause mass and rapid acceleration of the air flowing into the heater ductwork , and onto my tootsies. This is by far...
• Friday Frivolity: "Bus" vs. "Van"
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:36:30 -0800
  ...To me, the word "van" conjures up images of an old Chevy cargo van with a broken 8-track player, duct tape over the...
• Re: recall notice for air conditioning ducting, 86-91
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 18:32:21 -0400
  Sounds like VW is sending out all sorts of recall notices.... my wife got an envelope w/three recall notices for her 1990 Cabriolet...
• Re: Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 1 Dec 2014 14:55:19 +0000
  ...Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial Anyone else see the POS tin top on the new Bud commercial? I especially like the duct tape on the...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 10:58:53 -0600
  What no duct tape, bailing wire, or JB weld? Tom-always the right tool for the job? on 6/12/06 8:08 PM...
• Re: dumb dumb blue paper shop towel in crankcase ..duh
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:23:09 -0400
  I sometimes attache a vinyl hose to the end of my shop-vac hose with duct tape to get suction into tight spots. This...