Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 16+: 60 results shown for blade.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded: The Rest of the Story...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:28:53 -0700
  ...hello Be careful using creek water, I have seen the grit in creek water eat the blades off the water pump. later mark d
• 87 Vanagon Crisis
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 08:41:22 -0700
  ...skills and aptitude are limited to changing oil and replacing wiper blades. So, what I need is help in making decisions about the future...
• Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:57:43 -0500
  ...I couldn't get my saw blade into the slot and would up haveing to unbolt the rear seat to get at the cover...
• alternative carburetion of FI 2.0 Liter vanagon engine???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 20:16:40 -0400
  With all the recent expense for fuel I'm seeing loads of folks walking, riding bikes, roller blades, scooters and my neighbor is talking...
• Re: '90 Wiper won't
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:56:09 -0500
  ...had very little grip on the plastic barrel of the wiper blade. > The plastic was virtually smooth by the time I had removed it...
• A sturdy little fuse box?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:12:20 -0700
  ...Who's got a nice selection of sturdy little fuseboxes? The new fusebox needn't use them stock Vanagon pointy fuses, blade types would...
• Re: Vanagon door locks [Q]
  Historical mailing list - Christer Lindh
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 23:28:36 +0200
  ...they are not worn out, just clogged up so the little "blades" in the lock are not pushed back to their neutral position by...
• Compaq Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 23:51:25 -0500
  ...Throughout the commercial you see the guy in front of the Bus with a wrench another scene is him fiddling with the wiper blades...
• Re: Re; New stickers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 17:35:37 -0600
  ...a long story short, I got home and took the razor blade > to the sticker. > What ever became of the second place sticker? > The...
• Re: Rear axle nut socket
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 20:16:13 EDT
  ...It is a 7" metal cutting blade by Vermont American, and is super-cheap at your local hardware/home store. Cut the darn thing...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 16:39:50 -0700
  ...Wooden oversized flat >>> screwdrivers. >>> Al Brase >>> 69 doublecab, vanagons >>> >>> VWNut Hawk wrote: >>> >>>> I was able to get them out. >>>> I took a flat blade...
• 3 Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 May 1996 17:47:51 -0700
  ...edge...I see some of that same kinda crud on the blades of my cooling fan..... 2) Is it possible for me to get...
• Re: Of lawn mowers, hornets, and Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 06:14:44 -0700
  ...Right before the blade of the mower sheared off, it managed > in its dying gasp to hurl gravel through the rear window of my...
• Re: Captains Chairs in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:07:01 -0800
  ...Use a table saw and rip fence with a fine tooth blade for best results. -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, I HATE IT when that happens
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:36:52 -0400
  ...I found a wooden dowel that fits inside the wrist pin and added ax x-acto blade that scrapes off the build up in...
• Re: power steering whine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:30:02 +1200
  ...I guess if this is correct, there could be pitting of the edges of the impeller blades long-term. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St...
• cats and stan's wiper arms was:Re: wipers no longer aligned
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:24:55 EST
  ...the wipers down to > the rubber seal. > I set the wiper blades so they rest on the seal and that helps some > unless its...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:43:12 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger side > does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:30:53 -0500
  ...http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/crimpable-inline-atc-ato-blade-fuse-holder.html#desc . On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 3:52...
• Re: Holes in Metal
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:10:00 -0400
  ...Use a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade, but might bend the sheetmetal. A light touch with a cutting torch? Large caliber artillery is...
• Re: "Westfalia" DECAL install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 18:21:49 +0000
  ...I just completely removed the old stickers with a razor blade >and lots of rubbing/wiping with a clean rag + "Goo-Gone" - a product...
• Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 14:11:32 -0500
  ...Use a short screwdriver with a > medium > width blade, sometimes an offset screwdriver will work. Remove the > screw and > the latch will come off...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 20:21:25 -0700
  ...Use a flat rigid piece of something (like a hand saw blade) and > .......................... down on the window lock and > slide the window open. > > Jere...
• Re: Wipers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 13:35:17 -0700
  ...It presses the wiper blades harder on to the windshield as you drive forward faster. Next time you are driving in rain, take note...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 08:34:53 -0600
  ...This would most likely work we usually break a hack saw blade in half and >> use that >> >> Eric Ley >> Garage Mechanic ELM >> 2001 Demers...
• Re: Privacy glass for VW's?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 12:19:10 CDT
  ...like a windshield wiper blade. or those things they have for cleaning office windows. or at the gas pump, in that bucket of filthy...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:00:00 EDT
  ...make sure your windows are immaculately clean !!! Clean them with cleaner, then with cleaner & sharp razor blade. I like 3M the best. I went...
• FW: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 17:51:34 -0500
  ...Deep well socket to long, wom't fit in the space availabe; standard socket to short , the blade/male connector of the switch is...
• Re: Windshield wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:02:30 -0800
  ...Better to take a NEW single-edge razor blade, (or other SHARP cutter) and carefully cut the hose lengthwise to get it off the...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:13:46 -0700
  ...I used a higher count "metal" blade. Cheers, Neil. On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 3:16 AM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 20:14:11 -0500
  ...wiper blades just haven't been cutting the mustard for the last three sets I've bought. Stan On Sat, 25 May 2002 19...
• Re: Electric door locks
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:06:58 +0200
  ...357972754 Ready to cut out, crimp new Vanagon blade terminals, and good to go. I just cut out my second last week, and the...
• Re: Backup lights not working
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:14:49 -0700
  ...Looked for continuity between >> the blades of the switch and found none. Looked for 12v from either of the >> wires and found none. Looked...
• Re: How to remove Vanagon battery?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 09:17:02 EDT
  ...Also tried using a pair of long flat-blade screwdrivers to ease it > out. Also no luck. > > Such a simple task, and the manuals...
• Re: Tips & Tricks - Heating and Air Flow Control Levers - how to change
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:27:19 -0600
  ...Stick an index card under it and >> use a wide knife blade or similar to pry the ends away from the dash. >> There is...
• Snap on wire connector tool
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:53:58 EDT
  ...there with a small piece of sandpaper > over a small screwdriver blade and then sprayed with some electrical cleaner > and fired her up. Got...
• Re: Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:41:22 -0500
  ...However, I have no problem with the 0.007 or 0.008 in blades. If I back off on the adjustment screw a little...
• Windscreen wiper motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:47:40 -0700
  ...Remove wipers-pop cap,remove 10mm nut,take off wiper blade. Remove wiper shaft nut-22mm and washers. 5.Remove instrument dash-Bentley 70...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 18:55:26 -0500
  ...Smooth on with a very flat blade > >> ( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be...
• Wiper arm flapping all over the place
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 12:44:08 -0500
  Hi Folks, So, my passenger side (1989 tin top) wiper arm and blade were frozen onto the windshield and I didn't realize. I...
• Re: Rear brake adjustment wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 May 2016 11:16:14 -0700
  ...levering brake tool blade down, pushes shoes closer to drum. Same for each side of vehicle. Think "down and out" ? Personally, I envision the...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:22:19 -0500
  ...The wear on the impeller > blades is very evident . So an electric driven water pump might prove a > healthy gain in FE (fuel economy...
• Re: Vile Lower Control Arm Bolt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:18:11 -0400
  ...Lawson Products sells a saw blade line called "Hardflex". Puts the other brands to shame. What are you using for the new hardware. Needs...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:04:35 -0500
  ...First check the new pump and see if it has blade push on type attachments like the origional. If it has threaded screw and...
• Re: POP-TOP GASKET
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:42:34 -0700
  ...Use a flat blade, such as a putty knife with rounded corners, or a kitchen knife, or some such, and tuck the bulb part...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? - SilBlade
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:42:19 -0500
  > I have converted to Silblade: "SilBlade has been formulated > with a premium General Electric silicone elastomer." The > Bosch blades on my 911 never lasted...
• Re: Improve comfort of Buddy Heater
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:42:01 -0800
  ...Wood Stove Fan 4 Blade Fireplace Fan for Wood Burning Stove,Heat Powered Stove Fan Komin Log Wood Stove Accessories,Silent Operation Circulating Warm...
• Wing window replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bennett
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 20:57:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...I don't know why but it looks like it was done with a hacksaw blade. There is rust on the cut so it...
• Winter/Rain windshield trea
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  11 Jan 1995 21:38:36 U
  ...of benefit to the folks out there with marginal wiper motors/blades, as this would at least give you a chance to see out...
• Re: detailing stripes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 1995 21:30:19 -0500
  ...sections peeled right off easy but others are requiring a razor blade >and a lot of effort, since the tape has fused to the...
• Re: turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:06:15 -0500
  ...Thoughts? > a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? > b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:04:40 -0700
  ...I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the plastic cover that makes up the blades of the fan...
• Re: (?) rear bumpers same on '63 and '66?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 10:19:30 -0400
  ...Are they the same?? >> >Nope, the '63's have a slant at the front of rear bumper blade and the >66's had more...
• Re: How do you remove (pull off) the head rest from a the front seats of a 87 GL?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:05:08 -0700
  Did you ever consider removing the pins before you yanked???? If you use a small bladed screwdriver to push the hairpins out, it's...
• Re: Cutting out swivel Westy Seat Bases
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 21:32:20 -0600
  ...olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> writes: > > On 12/02 Stan Wilder wrote: > > >> Saw blades $3.20 each, Bolt free, two lock nuts $ > > >> 0.64 > > > > Introducing a...
• Front shock installation
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 16:57:31 -0400
  ...Is it UNwise to cut a slot at top of threads so I can hold a straight blade bit (or short equivilant) in slot...
• Re: Rear Heater Core Cover Removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:58:50 -0500
  ...I believe you take a hacksaw blade or similar impliment of destruction and make a vertical cut at the bottom at each side so...
• Re: LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 08:38:36 -0700
  ...And > that Phillips/flat blade that comes with your new eyeglasses should > work in a pinch. > > I suspect moisture got in. Took phone apart...
• Re: Wiper Position
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 09:02:17 -0800
  ...If they are the same, remove the blade holder from the arm. Reinstall the arm, taking care not to use too much force on...
• Re: High tops- removal/trade
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:30:00 -0700
  ...and working around the perimeter of the base with a stiff-bladed scraper to break the sealant/adhesive layer, followed by careful lift to...