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• Re: Coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:55:48 -0400
  ...Even Autozone has these caps or can get them in a day or two. New old stock and so far good quality. Dennis -----Original...
• Front hub dust caps -- stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Ted Zateslo
  Wed, 13 Sep 95 23:41:27 -0400
  ...I'm replacing the front brake rotors on our '88 Westy for the first time, and I can't get the dust caps off...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:28:45 -0800
  ...take a soft, long bristle brush, and lightly go over the caps.> > > I read somewhere the other day that the really high powered pressure...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:17:40 -0700
  Here's a simpler answer to your 3 questions: >>> >> >> So, were front and rear wheels different on these older vans? NO >> Does that mean...
• for sale: '87 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 8 May 1998 10:14:03 EDT
  ...one owner front seats have adjustable armrests (woo-hoo) runs great, super clean, no rust, straight back bumper with all end caps (woo hoo...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:11:34 EDT
  In a message dated 99-08-06 23:08:58 EDT, vanagon40@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I want to put the small center caps (Beetle...
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 14:19:14 -0400
  ...This includes the small hub caps and the special lug nuts. The wheels are the original VW alloys and will fit all Vanagons. Sorin...
• Re: KYB Jelly
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 May 2003 13:20:13 -0400
  ...The bushings are thicker and stiffer and the metal caps are much thicker and stiffer. If you do any off roading at all (or...
• FS 15" wheels, was FYI Audi wheels are a direct fit........
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 17:22:11 -0500
  ...of Audi rims that have been drilled to clear the grease caps. These rims are 15" x7.5" with the 5 x 112 mm...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 20:08:03 -0700
  The fuel caps which can be rekeyed to your ignition key is NLA in North America. However, you can still get them in South...
• Re: Hub caps retro for larger wheels was : GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:25:03 -0400
  ...m running - 16inch gowesty steel hubs with the vintage look chrome caps. >> >> Unfortunately the links to the products are all now dead and go...
• Re: Replacement Prodcedure for Kitchen Light
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:24:16 -0800
  ...3) Pry of the four plastic screw head cover caps. Three along the wall and one just forward of the shelf on the ceiling...
• Re: hub caps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 23:06:10 EDT
  Are these the Full wheel covers as on a Vanagon or the half covers as on the T3 Type II for $16 (10 pounds...
• Re: 1.9l engine in '86 syncro?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 19:48:32 -0700
  sOUNDS LIKE AN OK TEMPORARY MEASURE TO GET A SYNCRO WESTY FOR UNDER 6000 or 7000. (sorry about the all CAPS) You can keep...
• Re: Stolen wheelcaps and temporary fix
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:45:03 EST
  In a message dated 12/11/01 6:31:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, dmc@CYBURBAN.COM writes: > How critical are the wheel caps...
• Vent not blowing air
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 21:24:52 -0800
  ...My van doesn't have hub caps or wheel covers. -- Steve Sullivan Mount Vernon, Washington Calvin, the mischievous 84 Westy Hobbes, the imaginary Westy...
• Re: gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 2006 11:31:46 EST
  ...It's making me crazy. > > i have some non-locking gas caps for sale.. chris
• Re: New to list and to Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:20:54 -0500
  ...I'm too laid >back to go caps lock on anyone regardless. Nobody here has ever in recorded history (Jim? Am I wrong?) gone...
• Re: FS: Stock Wheels and Covers (Hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Fri, 23 May 97 16:57:00 PDT
  Kmart has PVC plastic hub caps for 20$ for all four => 5$ apiece. FYI 'Greg '87 Vanagon GL Westfalia 'Govinda' ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: FS...
• RE: diesel head - precombustion chamber steel caps
  Historical mailing list - Will Wood
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:14:37 -0700
  I have a few old rabbit heads around here, If they'll fit you could = probably have one. However since you mention damage, you...
• Re: Looking for alloy wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sun, 5 Oct 1997 21:42:52 -0700
  ...They do not have center caps or lug bolts/nuts. Any thoughts would be appreciated or if anyone is interested--let me know. Garth
• Re: rain-starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Donald D. Denny
  Fri, 22 Jan 1999 10:08:55 EST
  ...The dealer placed caps used for marine applications over the sparkplugs = no more problem. The spark was grounded to the block. May not be...
• Carat alloys for sale....was Re: just one more thing
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 03:48:06 EST
  ...all 4 alloys and brand new ctr caps and all lugs/bolts $495. chris
• Re: where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad tantalum capacitor?
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 09:57:17 -0500
  I have them. $3 for two caps delivered. Send $3 and your return address to: Tom Miller 30791 Eddy Road Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094...
• LIST ADMIN. please help!!!
  Historical mailing list - Debi
  Sat, 8 May 1999 06:27:07 -0700
  ...p-mail comes through My server will not accept CAPS!!! Some how I'm automatically getting booted from the list (?? from someone else using...
• Re: anti theft for hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 04:30:14 -0800
  Use the steel caps and weld them on. Tromper 82 Dieselfant II Dented Steel Caps - Not a target. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• FS: Carat Alloys- 14"
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 21:23:30 -0500
  ...A set of 4 carat style OEM vanagon alloy wheels, fit all vanagons , include the special lugbolts/nuts and caps. $500 have tires - the...
• Steering Rack Hydraulic Fitting Size?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:14:48 -0700
  ...I'd like to put some metal caps over the hydraulic fittings on the power steering rack until the system is complete. Can anyone...
• Re: Drain Caps and such
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:53:15 -0700
  ...Drain Caps and such > > >> Fred, >> >> Why do you "need" the cap to the sink? Just leave it unplugged. >> > > Blake > > -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen Island, BC...
• Portland OR Wheel Boring?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:18:29 -0800
  ...center hubs need to be bored for front grease caps. List recommendation for where in the Portland OR area to have the machining done...
• Fw: Wheels
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 07:35:37 -0100
  ...Tuesday, April 07, 1998 5:19 AM > > I have a set of new 98 Passat (take offs) 15" steel wheels with hub caps. > 5X112...
• Re: Opinions on alarms
  Historical mailing list - Malone, Pat
  Mon, 31 May 1999 21:24:18 -0700
  ...Anything else I can do to make it as unpleasant as possible for the thief to remain inside?> how about a OC (Oleoresin Capsicum...
• Looking for Gas Cap, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 13:52:24 -0700
  ...I know the Bus Depot sells locking caps for $14.95, but I don't need a locking cap, and I'd rather not...
• Alloy and steel wheels FS in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:03:41 -0700
  ...No caps or lugs. Also 4 steel wheels with fairly new tires (but rated at 1200 lbs) $40 each. Will not ship. -s please...
• VW GTI wheels w/ new tires for sale, jetta/golf/etc (No Van Content)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 2003 12:31:24 EDT
  ...wheels have caps and are in great shape. they fit all A1-A3 ('98 down) jetta/Golf/Rabbit/Fox/Cabriolet/Quantum/Scirocco, etc, etc...
• Re: Spot The Mouse
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2013 14:11:09 -0500
  At 12:46 AM 3/2/2013, neil n wrote: >Yes. Caps. This should do: > >http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/PopularScience/5-1945/giant...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:29:03 -0700
  ...last caps aren't usually needed in my experience, fwiw. On 9/8/2012 5:05 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > " and adding lash caps...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:45:27 -0500
  ...I don't stock caps, and generally refer questions to our list suppliers on that item. Here's what I have found. The Syncro...
• wrecked westy person
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Oct 94 10:35:44 EDT
  ...If the person who totalled the westy still has hub caps (as someone else already noted), and if they are the same as mine...
• Re: using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 15:03:27 -0400
  ...Or you could leave off the rail end caps and never bolt the seat down. This is what I surmise Chris is talking about...
• Re: Coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:40:50 -0400
  ...STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote: > > > > about a month ago I ordered two new caps but they were delivered to my > house a few days after I...
• Re: FI Pump storage Q
  Historical mailing list - VANAGONE
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 15:41:17 EST
  ...You could keep the inside of the pump from drying or emptying by placing those little plastic caps on the inlet(s) and outlet...
• FS: factory Vanagon alloy wheels with tires, 2 new brake calipers (Girling)
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:09:35 -0400
  I have a complete set of 5 wheels, with center caps, and 10 front lugs (2WD), mounted are 4 Bridgestone Dueler AT's 27x8...
• Re: armrests and seat upgrades
  Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:13:43 -0400
  ...It was pointed out to me to simply > remove the now redundant armrest on the door (duh) and plug the holes with > plastic caps...
• Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:11:24 EST
  ...engine that has old, cracked fuel lines, rusty injector rail end caps, rusty fuel hose clamps, and the like. if you dont want your...
• Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Apr 2013 21:46:49 -0700
  What about just leaving the caps on the inlet and outlet....like it comes off the shelf, out of the box, or out of...
• Re: List question - Time to reconsider the ban on posting photos?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:37:25 -0500
  ...Now we have bandwidth >caps that force us to monitor how much data we can download each >month. Time to reconsider limiting it to...
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 11:40:47 -0800
  ...COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > "...In the shop I looked at the end caps and realized that the one plastic blob on each end that sticks...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:51:30 -0500
  ...trashy > looking plastic things when they had these good looking type caps on early > models" > Because it was the 80's - everything was a...
• Re: Weakly Statz ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 May 96 08:54:39 CDT
  ...ha! nowadays, we use baseball caps! :)
• Re: Radio Codes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 08:01:40 -0400
  ...The doggone thing might remember and then I'd be up a creek! (G) Gary Gary and Belle from Hallowell, ME garyc@saturn.caps...
• Re: hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:46:30 +0100
  >4 for $100.00!!!! beats the dealers price of $65.00 each (no vaseline >included mind you!) now these aren't new, but they...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:48:55 EDT
  In a message dated 8/10/99 7:57:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << These hub caps will fit the...
• Re: bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:55:57 EST
  ...Anyway, the price was right, $75 + end caps and mounts, about $90 all told. >> if its the steel bumper, its the same thing as...
• Alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:00:32 -0400
  I seem to have lost one of the plastic center caps for one of my alloy wheels. Anyone have one for sale? I se...
• FS Bentley Manual- Fiberglass Rear Bumper-
  Historical mailing list - KD
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 13:22:49 -0600
  ...2 VW Vanagon hub caps, black rear Fiberglass Bumper and god knows what else I'll find in the barn:o) Cheers, Katy
• Re: Replacement drain caps
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 19:46:13 -0400
  I bought a PVC pipe cap at Lowes that fit the water tank drain perfectly. Sorry I can't remember the size, but can...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 20:22:45 -0400
  ...on how vanagons fare in front end collisions? I've always been a bit nervous with my naked knee caps dangling out in front.
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:25:45 -0400
  ...Andree On Thu, 28 Jun 2007, Janet Sanford wrote: > Are all the gas caps the same and open with any Vanagon key? I left...
• Re: Tool trick..(not Xmas related)
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:29:09 -0800
  gotta love the dandelion tool!� i use mine for easing out the push caps/pins used to hold the interior panels on. happy holidays...