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• 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:03:47 -0500
  ...Anyway, this electronic device (estimated around $80 - $100) inserts between the air regulator and the female switch that used to plug into the air...
• Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:55:32 -0400
  ...inline) >oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") >cab window vent inserts >VW logo stove grill inserts >propane tank gauge > >Please let me know, >Chris > >------------------------------------------ >Patrick...
• Re: My First Type 2
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 21 May 2002 17:00:15 -0500
  ...LS interiors are nicer than the L series interiors, fabric inserts etc. The exceptions are 85 and up the sliding door is longer so...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  >ENGINE >Inserts for intake air cleaner > K&N Air Filter.......... *** I prefer the paper ones >2 engine oil filters.... *** 25k miles/3000 = 8 oil...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:59:16 -0700
  ...The screws go into threaded inserts, these are not sheet-metal thread-cutting or thread-rolling screws. Stock, or not? The cover over the...
• Re: Question about mounting the Westy single mudflap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 11:46:38 -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: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:10:23 -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...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 22:41:04 -0900
  ...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: Headlights, Rad fan... ??
  Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:36:37 -0500
  ...A little tab on the bottom of the > > handle was on top of the bottom piece. > > > > I need one of those turn signal inserts...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:59:13 -0400
  ...I have seen photo's and a write up that >>> involved stack headrests and inserts plus some pipe and bracketry but can't >>> find...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 00:58:07 -0400
  ...With #6 or #8 sheet metal screws these will fit with the original screw inserts in place. They are completely sealed so just splice...
• Re: winter handling / driving
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:55:02 -0500
  ...spare gloves if the other one get wet and have the inserts for rubber boots. Hartmut ----- Original Message ----- From: "Calle" <vw.vanagon@TELIA.COM...
• identification plate
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:17:32 +0100
  ...Does anyone know where I can get WESTFALIA roof stickers? Who sells window rubber chromed plated inserts - strips? Chrome - on - plastic plating. It is...
• Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 19:20:25 -0500
  ...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: side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:49:19 +0100
  ...Folks say that you do not need the plastic bead that inserts into the groove on the outside of the seal (the trim piece...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 14:57:59 -0600
  ...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: Gas odor after fill-up => More possibilities
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:40:58 -0600
  ...through - you're SOL if it's there); replace the rubber inserts, > > pre-position the crossover tube ass'y, re-raise the tank replacing...
• Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 3 May 2010 14:16:47 -0700
  ...s side). >> >> >> >> hello Roland there are a bunch of different plug inserts out there. They >> all >> work about the same. no compresion loss if...
• Re: 2.1 assemble
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:44:19 -0700
  ...rebuilds where every case had to be align bored and stud inserts and studs installed, and they would still not last very long. The...
• Re: coolant leak question...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 21:01:02 -1000
  ...As far as Gerald's response - both of the coolant tubes have intact metal inserts on both ends. I tried the two-clamp method...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 9 May 2013 21:36:34 -0700
  ...As you know the early aircooleds pulled studs in normal use, and case stud inserts were standard with a rebuild. "Align boring" of the...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:13:06 -0500
  ...I've also seen heaters that are simply an oil dipstick that inserts into the dipstick tube. I don't know how well those...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 10:35:14 -0700
  ...With #6 or #8 sheet metal screws these will fit with the original screw inserts in place. They are completely sealed so just splice...
• Re: 87 Van Bucking (Solution...?)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk Persing
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:06:02 -0800
  ...to the list. > > Anyway, this electronic device (estimated around $80 - $100) inserts between > the air regulator and the female switch that used to plug...
• Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:10:17 -0700
  ...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: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:06:06 -0400
  ...better without fixing it > right really. > > I don't use threaded inserts much unless I have to. > depends on how much metal is there...
• Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:04:26 -0500
  ...I'd love to find something like the plastic inserts that > are used in desks for the pass through for computer cables, etc. that...
• Re: OT Drilling out a bolt. Expertise solicited.
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:03:53 -0400
  ...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: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:53:11 -0500
  ...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: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:43:39 -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: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 15 May 1999 17:20:36 -0400
  ...hoping it was) 5.) No receiving nuts are supplied for the inserts -- you will need to track down six of these just to complete...
• Re: Cured my hot cabin heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 12:18:34 -0500
  ...the rectangular sheet > > metal tab of the lever where the wire inserts into it) in a twisted > fashion > > so that the left hand edge...
• Re: Side Tents for $399!
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 17:17:37 -1000
  ...The clamps even have rubber inserts so they won't scratch your paint. The tent itself has a zippered door facing the sliding door...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Sponholz
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 16:08:28 -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: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:55:54 -0400
  ...better without fixing it > right really. > > I don't use threaded inserts much unless I have to. > depends on how much metal is there...
• Re: Proper recovery from coolant loss while driving
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:11:07 -0700
  ...that is the metal inserts in the ends slide out some. A leak often developes that way ....four places that can happen. Maybe something...
• Re: Thoughts on Travelling w/ 4 year old
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:27:59 -0500
  ...Don't forget the little potty and plastic bag inserts so cleanups are easy. New handheld games which don't come in the house...
• Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 2 Mar 2009 22:28:43 -0800
  ...The plastic pipes are cracked at the ends and the steel inserts have been rusting and creeping out slowly for years. I�d been...
• Re: Cured my hot cabin heater leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 3 Sep 2023 14:23:37 -0400
  ...the rectangular sheet >> > metal tab of the lever where the wire inserts into it) in a twisted fashion >> > so that the left hand edge...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 01:54:59 +0100
  ...auto engine - for one, all the threads would have to have inserts. 2) The question therefore doesn't arise, but if it did in...
• 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:29:28 -0400
  ...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: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:45:47 -0500
  ...Non-A/T versions of this starter have no bearing at the pinion end; the shaft inserts into a sleeve bearing that's in...
• Re: Speaking of cooling issues ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:40:50 -0700
  ...metal inserts slip out of the ends of the plastic pipes causing a serious and difficult to jury rig, sometimes, leak. I have a...
• Re: (fryday stuff)Top 20 Why Reasons Round headlight vans are better
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 21:43:03 -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: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 11:16:41 -0500
  ...So I don't think this is about helicoils verses inserts but more about blindly drilling a broken stud out that you cant look...
• Re: Syncro shifter rattle
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:53:17 -0400
  ...It's possible that the connector bolt itself is loose, or that one or both of those plastic inserts is busted. As far as...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0400
  ...on the work piece - Hose Clamp Pliers feature rotatable, universal grip inserts for securely gripping the Clamps in all positions - Hose Clamp Pliers can...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:02:32 -0800
  ...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: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:17:21 -0700
  ...auto engine - for one, all > the threads would have to have inserts. > > 2) The question therefore doesn't arise, but if it did in...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:35:47 -0400
  ...With #6 or #8 sheet metal screws these will fit with the original screw inserts in place. They are completely sealed so just splice...
• Re: reference manual
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:44:51 -0700
  ...Typical failures include .....the metal inserts slide out of the ends of the two main plastic coolant pipes, front-to-back. Typically one front...
• The poop on: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 19:48:23 -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: Syncro shifter rattle
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:49:02 -0700
  ...Make sure the connector bolt on the "T" is fairly > tight and that the inserts are not busted. If none of this fixes the...
• Re: mileage from a 1,9 wbx - was: Re: I Cleaned my AFM...
  Historical mailing list - John S. Klun
  Mon, 20 May 2002 12:19:46 -0600
  ...The bumper caps are either missing or hanging off, the rear chrome bumper is dented enough so the rubber inserts won't stay in...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 6 Nov 2015 17:06:11 -0800
  ...I also remember that you had to have case thread inserts installed because studs pulled out when you put them back together. Fun times...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:23:09 EST
  ...slightly fewer slits and heavier gauge metal on > the part that inserts into the exhaust manifold, but other wise the > same. The wire (single...
• Re: 85 Heater & Coolant Line Question - and other non-tech Vanagon Love
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:17:45 -0800
  ...those pipes are not prefect either ..the metal inserts on the end slide out of place eventually. my vote is high quality 5/8ths...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:23:03 -0800
  ...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: Trying to understand starter stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:49:56 -0800
  ...Non-A/T versions of this starter have no bearing at the pinion end; the shaft inserts into a sleeve bearing that's in...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:57:09 -0700
  ...With #6 or #8 sheet metal > screws these will fit with the original screw inserts in place. They are > completely sealed so just splice...