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• 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 18:36:10 -0600
  ...A Rialta, has a full, extension, up top. Not the half, and front bars for the sleeper, roof. Take a look into my Twitter...
• Re: Propane tank connecting to Black Cat heaters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:31:03 -0500
  ...Coleman may have a reason they don't want you to use extension hoses (like the possibility of burning the hose) but pressure ain...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 14:05:13 EST
  Somebody was "manufacturing" them and selling them on ebay a month or two ago. I assume he had just made a vacuum type mold...
• Re: Bearings or moronic PO
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:05:26 -0800
  ...the > Samba > >archives, and they talked about six-foot breaker bars, extensions bolted > to > >this, special tools etc, etc. It sounded like a real...
• Re: Strange no start problem - still having issues
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:07:49 -0700
  ...If so, you should make a set of extension wires for the relay. 4 wires, with a male spade on one end and female...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 05:30:51 -0800
  I, too, have abandoned the standard wrench in favor of a long drive handle, a short extension, and a socket. The drip rails provide...
• Primo Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:14:25 -0600
  ...Aluminum Finned Valve Covers GoWesty 3rd BrakeLight OnBoard Battery Charger (Apply ExtensionCord to ShorePower Plug to Charge Main Batt’ ) If interested EMail me >> OlRivrRat...
• Re: Thank You-part 1
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 07:04:53 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then I used the small piece in a regular 17mm socket with a universal joint and a short extension to unscrew the filler plug.
• Re: AC in 1988
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:56:38 -0600
  ...Drawback is that you'll need a really looong extension cord if you want a/c when you drive. Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg...
• Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 13:49:20 -0300
  ...Now let me be exact - I've been missing ALL of the plastic not just the extension tube that is inside the other plastic...
• Re: What makes a pyrometer's cable so special?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Dec 2003 19:28:00 EST
  ...It produces a VERY small voltage roughly proportional to temperature. >> Any extension conductors from the thermocouple head to the associated instrumentation/controller are ALL...
• FS: fibeglass bumper set
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:10:36 -0800
  ...The front also has the lower air dam, in good shape as well as the 2 extension pieces on the front doors. I am...
• For the Vanagon Newbies - Oil Filler Neck Secret
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:31:59 -0600
  ...The secret - the oil filler neck has an extension telescoped down inside the filler tube. Just grasp the edge of the filler tube between...
• Re: Promariner Chargers: Opinions?
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:37:48 -0400
  ...I was able to get the charger and two extension cables for under 100 bucks. So far it has worked great the only drawback...
• Re: Idea for gauge placement
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 11:29:51 -0700
  ...I ran a length of cheap 110V extension cord from the engine to the front---I used the extension cord so I'd get...
• Bus Depot faucet
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:28:38 -0700
  ...And it has a leak where the spigot extension attaches to the up/down swivel part that connects to the base. So water drips...
• Working on ...
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:34:49 -0800
  ...One is a dedicated Westy/Vanagon rucksack with an extension that attaches to the back of the passenger seat - basically, a piece of finished...
• Re: Cables - front to rear
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:53:28 -0800
  ...Purchase a length (25') of outdoor extension cord from your friendly local hardware store. Cut the ends off, cut it in half, and you...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:12:00 -0500
  ...I've also had very good luck with one of Bus Depot's flat stamped wrenches, with a long extension welded on and given...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:42:09 -0500
  On Thu, 13 Feb 2003 kdlewis@juno.com wrote: > You are probably right, as long as you never have to undo it. What > happens...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  ...keep the shavings from entering combustion chamber), 3/8 ratchet and extension, new spark plug, spark plug antiseize, half a pack of smokes, 2...
• Re: Headstud Horror PROGRESS
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 12:19:42 -0800
  ...grinding attachments to fit bit extension > > Most of these procedures were done at the end of the bit extension: > > 1. grind broken end of...
• Re: Thank you
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 22:16:29 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then I used the small piece in a regular 17mm socket with a universal joint and a short extension to unscrew the filler plug...
• Re: how to tighten starter wire nut??? Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 12:51:32 -0700
  Pretty sure that I used a 13mm socket (perhaps with an extension?), but could have been a combo. I know I didn't have...
• Re: '83 air cooled - horn button problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:30:53 -0600
  ...I popped off the VW > emblem in > the middle of the horn button but do not currently have a socket > extension/adapter or the...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:26:10 -0700
  ...Highly Recommended Product -Airlock rear hatch lock extension: Have had one of these for 2 yrs now. Very sturdy, well made and completely secure...
• Re: Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:05:38 -0700
  ...I would also guess > that it's just a matter of running an extension from the clutch wire to the > relay. > > Anyone done this...
• Re: side skirting removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:03:32 -0700
  ...Use a 1/4 drive 10mm deep socket and extension. Loosen (no need to remove) the nuts from behind the panels looking straight up...
• Re: name that bracket - winner!
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Fri, 30 May 2003 02:36:09 -0500
  ...A little clearance to get to the bolt from the bottom with a 1/4 drive, swivel 13mm and a long extension will do...
• 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:41:55 -0700
  ...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=687800&highlight=mcmaster 9416K28 - 250lbs Extension Force (x2) And the socket and eyelet ends to...
• Oil light problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:34:28 -0500
  ...He has this really nice rubber extension in his kit. To bad it didn't see this first. Can't return electrical stuff Has...
• Re: Source requested - curtain parts
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 18 Jan 1995 18:09:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...at your local dealer, along with bud vases and fuel-tap extensions. :-) *izznt part of der choy of Folksvahgens haffing der opportunity to say...
• Re: query: mexican vans
  Historical mailing list
  4 Jul 95 10:56
  ...bay window at the moment, but it has a high top extension of about 10 inches and a VW Passat engine in the back...
• Re: Westfalia features!
  Historical mailing list - J Greenberg G Jannini
  27 Nov 96 11:47:03 EST
  ...while ago about several people not knowing about the oil filler extension tube on the Vanagon. While camping at Yosemite a few weeks ago...
• Re: Fuel pressure & injectors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 19:34:14 -0500
  ...I've had a flash > fire doing it this way. > I now use a ten foot rubber hose, an electrical extension for my injector...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 13:37:25 -0400
  ...kept the accelerator cable in the original location >>and added an extension on it. >> >>On Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 11:08 AM, Eric...
• Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:33:37 -0500
  ...to hide the full extension. > > > > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1356962481370/page_1664_176/window_crank_extension_pair.html > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65...
• LiMBO Web Site Back in Service/rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:20:40 EDT
  Yep, we're back again. Seems we forgot to send someone a check. The LiMBO HatchStix are still available. Check them out along with...
• tents
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 18:10:42 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The question is - what good is it? It's only an extension, approx 4-5 feet long and, of course, the width of the...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand (
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:22:06 -0400
  ...the stud is often not willing to turn even with a nut or extension of some sorts added to it. I have had limited...
• Re: vanagon passenger front a/c in a westy? frankgrun
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 01:35:03 EST
  ...I have since (as in after the pictures on > Alistair's site) cleaned up the bracket extension, hi..i dont remember the bracket..nice...
• Re: Anybody up for the UK quick shift kit at about $55 plus shipping?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:37:24 -0500
  ...The fabricator does not currently offer an extension though. > >BenT
• Kim Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:26:09 EST
  In a message dated 12/12/05 3:43:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: > > I will echo Derek's comments...
• Re: oil pressure woes
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 08:41:32 -0500
  ...The most awkward part is > punching a hole in the engine tin to route the extension tube > through. The rest is a snap. As...
• Re: Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:10:52 -0500
  Yes! The 5 speed trannies are really the same as Syncro units without the front shaft extension. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Piston Pin?!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Fri, 5 May 1995 10:10:42 -0500
  ...The first time I pulled my pistons, I had my brother support the pistions while I tapped the pins out with an extension and...
• Re: MIG welder advice needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 06:27:20 -0500
  ...Tank, Mask, Gloves, leather, misc sprays, tips, torch ends, valves, electric breaker, 6-3 wire, outlet(s), 6-3 extension cords, welding wire......
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 15 May 2002 07:10:56 -0700
  Wasn't there a "fix it" / "coversion tip" posted somewhere to rectify this problem? Seems to me it involved adding some sort of extension...
• Re: Oil filler tube HELP
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 22:22:33 -0400
  ...Now let me be exact - I've been missing ALL of the >plastic not >just the extension tube that is inside the other plastic...
• I cant reach the alternator bracket bolt
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 08:29:26 EST
  ...here? Will a curved wrench or a knuckle-jointed swivel socket extension help? I cant afford alot of $$$ this week to experiment on new...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:43:03 -0400
  ...But I >unplug the extension cord before starting the van, and turn off the van >before plugging in the extension cord. Oh. I thought...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:21:06 -0800
  ...And IIRC, for me, I found that having the extension part way out of the socket was slightly problematic. But that's me as...
• Re: Can't find the jack
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:59:19 -0700
  ...Much better! No extension needed. With wheel bolts torqued properly, I've only ever needed my (15"? 24"?) 1/2" breaker bar. (torque value...
• Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:50:32 -0400
  ...I consider my 90 Westy (and previous 85 Westy) as an extension of that earlier time. Besides being my daily driver, our bus(es...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list - Tim Burnett
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 17:03:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...On the socket set I *highly* recommend splurging on a set of extensions of different lengths and a universal joint. I agree with Joel...
• Replacing 86 Vanagon water pump
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 17:55:14 -0800
  ...Finally, long extensions on allen head wrench (from bottom of engine) plus lots of Liquid Wrench did the trick. It is a hard job...
• Re: need comments on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 03:30:36 -0400
  ...on a Westfalia? It looks like I can either get tower extensions and use the gutters, or buy "fake gutter" brackets to bolt to...
• fender flares (lips or whatever) PLEASE READ
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 02:28:44 -0400
  ...or lips or whatever you want to call those wheel arch extensions.. :<) NOTE: people w/ vanagons with the fiberglass rocker mouldings... this MAY not...
• Center Console
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 12:05:06 -0400
  ...locking center storage compartment, 2-3 smaller hidden compartments, and three extension cigarette lighter plug outlets. Also comes with four mounting screws. The gray...
• Re: '91 bumpers on an '85 -> will it work?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 18:38:23 -0400
  ...The front bumper-mount on a van with fiberglass bumpers had an extension welded to it to support the fiberglass bumper, which sat higher...