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Re: Wheels, steel, 14", OEM, two only , 211 601 027 H � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:09:24 EST
...works! =20 I'm searching for a second spare wheel (14" steel) before our Trans Canada = trip next year (actually going to be heading...
Re: 15" Wheel Question
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 17:51:29 EDT
...FAS has 15 X 6" ET30 "Genuine VW steel wheels" for my Vanagon. They're identical in style to the original Vanagon 14'' steel...
Re: Exhaust Questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 06:45:44 EDT
...The Stainless Steel pipes I offer are from DANSK and are for the 2.1 engine. There is a way however that a complete...
Re: Can steel wheels be trued?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 20:22:53 -0600
...It seems to me that 30 years ago, there were >> places you could take a wheel (they were steel back then as a given...
Re: Sliding door lower track repair
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:39:31 -0500
...As Ken says, it's heavy steel and I think they expected it to make a groove eventually. Do you have bad rust down...
rad hose vs. muffler pipe ?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Sep 1996 09:41:20 -0300 (ADT)
...I need to replace one of the long steel pipes in the crewcab, rusted beyond belief, don't know how it was holding water...
Steel wheels spied at dealer
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 10:46:05 -0500
Last night while picking up parts at the local VW dealer, on the way out the door I noticed a set of four steel...
Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 18:14:15 -0400
> In an interesting twist - the new receiver hitch i bought and mounted > directly > on the body bumper mounts is made of very substantial steel...
Re: Stainless Steel Coolant Lines Now Available!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 23:25:29 -0400
> > These German made Stainless Steel replacements are actually a bit > > cheaper than the non-stainless originals, at $133 (with your > > listmember discount). > Heh. There...
Rear heater & wheels
Historical mailing list - Susan Alfrey
Fri, 5 May 2006 13:47:33 -0700
...Need some 15" cheapo steel wheels. If you've upgraded to alloy el-expensivo wheels I could use the old steel jobs. In 15...
Eurovan Steel Rim on a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:27:09 -0500
...I have a set of 16" Eurovan Steel Rims and I was wondering if they would fit on a Vanagon. I think the bolt...
Re: Exhaust studs
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:20:31 EDT
...Those are steel studs in aluminium threads or steel nuts with no sides on steel threads. Remember, if your van is still in OEM...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:53:38 -0500
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > All Aircooled FI engine had metal line with small flex hose to join them! > Even the fuel rail were metal...
Re: Secret $15 steel wheel source
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:54:33 -0800
...70's era, 14 inch steel Benz rims, while they go on a car with 12 mm wheel bolts, the holes in the wheels...
Re: stainless steel coolant pipes
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 6 May 2010 07:37:28 -0400
...The original 1.9l > Vanagons had plain steel pipes. The piston liners inside the engine are > cast iron with steel studs holding the heads...
Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 1 May 2008 23:59:26 -0700
...First the steel ring bits rust, and even rust through, and so will the ones on a Subagon/Vanaru in the same climates if...
Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:45:36 -0700
...Stephen Steele <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> Subject: Oh Deer, Oh Deer To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, October 13, 2008, 11:53 PM I...
Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:37:17 -0500
...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Stainless steel pipes are definately a great (expensive) upgrade to the original mild steel pipes.  But...
Re: Steel coolant pipe repair ideas
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Wed, 2 Nov 2005 01:41:00 -0800
...I had to cut down the steel coolant pipes in my 84 Westy for an > engine conversion, and like you, was concerned about leaving...
Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:17:04 -0800
...More on TR 16x7 steelies The ball seat is not quite the same as stock 14" steel Vanagon wheels. The diameter of the hole...
Re: Stainless Steel exhaust
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Nov 94 15:05:34 gmt
...At the prices that VW charges for these parts, this is ludicrous. >They should have been stainless steel from the factory given how these...
Re: Extra Gas
Historical mailing list
Mon, 3 Mar 1997 16:24:42 -0500 (EST)
...comes with a latching lid (like those > >big military cans) and a detachable steel/flexible pouring spout/neck. > > > >Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. Doughnut Gas...
Re: Performance and/or Stainless Steel Exhaust for 72-74 and/or 79-83 vans
Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:02:22 -0500
...Performance and/or Stainless Steel Exhaust for 72-74 and/or 79-83 vans > I need to replace my (non cat) exhaust system. The...
Re: Super-technical question
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Sat, 5 Oct 1996 23:55:17 -0400 (EDT)
On Sat, 5 Oct 1996 j.ettorre@utoronto.ca wrote: > Does anyone know what type of steel is used in the WB head studs...
14" steel rims & hubcaps for sale
Historical mailing list - Sytsma, Cory
Thu, 9 Sep 1999 11:10:26 -0700
I have 4 - 14" steel rims and 4 hubcaps from a 83.5 vanagon for sale. The hubcaps are not the solid ones, but...
New Coolant Tubes was: radiator fan sending unit, coolant
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Nov 1999 09:29:39 EST
...Get them to bend you some new ones out of steel (or maybe aluminized steel would be better). They could put a bead on...
Re: pop-top carriage bolts
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 01:34:50 EST
...Stainless steel is great for not rusting, but it really isn't as strong as many people think. Since the CB's have to...
Re: westy cookware
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:31:47 -0700
Got an REI Labor Day Sale (8/25 - 9/4) mailer today which says: "... $29.95 regularly $43 Evernew Cooker Stainless-Steel Cookset This...
Re: Are there any rear bumpers left? Anywhere?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 2 Apr 2004 03:35:15 EST
My local parts dealer just picked up the remaining sets of South African steel wrap-around bumpers at the local importer. Installation is different...
Re: drilling through sheet metal?
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sat, 15 May 2004 05:20:05 -0700
...Try grinding a little starting place through the chrome to expose the plain steel underneath. The drill should be able to handle the steel...
Re: Warning! Do not use...
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:23:55 -0500
did you happen to use anti-seize? sudhir On 1/17/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > stainless steel bolts on your muffler...
Re: [Syncro] Aux Fuel Tank Options
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:44:59 -0800
...For that matter, the SA stainless steel tanks can be ordered in food grade stainless steel for use as potable water storage. BenT www...
Re: Steel coolant pipe repair ideas
Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:06:35 -0500
...I had to cut down the steel coolant pipes in my 84 Westy for an engine conversion, and like you, was concerned about leaving...
All new Stainless Steel Muffler for Waterboxer Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:22:08 EST
Folks, I would like to announce to you that I now have available for sale and immediate delivery an all new completely Stainless Steel...
Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:40:31 -0500
...sudhir On 1/19/06, Jim Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote: > I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX...
Re: Wheels & Deals
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Jul 1998 13:43:06 EDT
...Some had standard steel wheels and some had alloy wheels. Both steel and alloy are the same whether it be steel or alloy. > The...
Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:01:27 -0400
...steel coolant pipes 82 diesel westy > > > > Hi all - I'm trying to remove a set of good steel pipes from an 82 > diesel. > > It...
Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:36:38 -0800
...u/867582/steel-lines.MOV >>>> >>>> images:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines1.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines2.JPGhttp://dl...
Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:30:39 +0000
...dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > some old cars use the same cupped steel washers for the upper bold of the > shock absorbers. I went to...
stainless steel braided fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:10:52 -0800
...wonder why not fashion some sort of fuel lines with stainless steel braided hoses sort of like the ones Audi has (at least my...
Re: steel rims
Historical mailing list - Peabo 711
Wed, 6 Nov 2002 15:55:08 -0700
...Is there a 15" steel wheel that will fit my 85? > (with > minimal work and minimal price ;) ). Thanks! > > Bill Marshall > 85 GL Tiico "Pandora...
Re: WANTED: winter tires / Summer Must Be Over
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:45:44 -0400
...While we're on the subject...can a 205 tire be run on stock steel rims, or does it need wider alloys? What's...
Re: Hard water spots on Westy windows
Historical mailing list - BA
Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:57:50 -0700
...I'd be inclined to try vinegar before I'd try steel wool, but I'd be cautious with either one. Or, I'd...
steel/alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 12:01:34 -0400
Many thanks to all who responded to my question about the need for different lug bolts/nuts when changing from steel to alloy wheels...
Stebro News
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Nov 2000 06:12:45 EST
Just a reminder that the special introductory discount on the NEW STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel J-pipes is almost over. Friday November 10 is...
Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Oct 2000 (#2000-171)
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 11 Oct 2000 05:47:21 EDT
...The price of the STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler, $395 CND or $275 USD, includes the mounting brackets, the tail pipe, all the mounting...
Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 25 Dec 2002 14:05:03 -0800
...Basically, the stock pipes are some fancy silica steel alloy and the S+S jobbers are plain mild steel. Not to mention the serious...
Some Parts I just got in from Germany
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:15:07 -0400
...I have two sets of the stainless steel Syncro gas Tank Straps in stock at the moment. They are $239.95 a set. 251201638...
Re: Coolant Hose vs. Coolant Pipe
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:46:55 -0700
...wrote: > >> years ago I replaced just one steel coolant line with some marine hose. >> The steel pipe had developed a pinhole leak on the...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:39:21 -0700
...They started building cars in the 80s with steel > panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. This is NOT galvanizing...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:15:52 -0400
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done > by anyone, or this would be the end...
Re: Missing Exhaust bolts
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 07:03:39 -0800
...Missing Exhaust bolts This problem of the stainless steel bolts coming loose is quite common. I have found that by using Nylock nuts solves...
Re: Longer studs for S A alloys?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:37:21 -0700
...The >Westy came to us with steel wheels while the other van had both alloys and >steels with it and I suspect that the...
Re: Need to replace Muffler and Tailpipe on '91 Westy
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 16 Oct 2004 06:36:59 EDT
...This is no performance vehice :-) Tina & Yoel, for your consideration please see my _STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust System_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
Looking for a 2.0l AC timing gear for crankshaft
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:48 -0400
...The steel gear is part number 021105209A so it is different than the water boxer steel gear (again I have several of those). If...
Re: 1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 Jan 2011 18:14:43 -0800
...1985 Steel Coolant Pipes and "Air Cooled" 1981 Gas Tank > For USA/CA models there were 5 different pairs of long coolant pipes > used...
Re: Steel ring gasket source?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 29 Oct 2004 19:03:55 -0400
...Steel ring gasket source? Hi guys, I am looking for a source for the steel ring gasket that is sealing the head with the...
Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
Historical mailing list - John
Wed, 23 May 2007 02:20:46 GMT
...It is not suitable in any situation for outdoor use, a fact that negates its selection for stainless steel in the first place. " "Mcmaster...
Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Sat, 1 Apr 2017 09:54:29 -0700
...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? I think they are m6 oval head. Here is a fastenal link https://www.fastenal...
Re: tire jack suggestions for 88 GL
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:34:18 -0600
...Slid into the stock jacking point on the van, and the jack just used the bottom of the steel plate as the jacking "perch...