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• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:22:20 -0600
  "Are there any suitable propane fittings that would be safe to use and > quick to connect/disconnect?" Yes. The propane hose going to my...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-104)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 7 Feb 2006 22:19:31 -0500
  ...On Crutchfield, only a few > head units are listed as fitting, and I was told by one of their reps > that this is true...
• Re: Heater core hose
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:37:07 -0800
  ...There is a small plastic straight fitting the couples one hose together the other is coupled by the front heater valve. Remove the center...
• FW: Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit?: SUM
  Historical mailing list - Phillips, Andrew
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:53:10 -0500
  ...A lovely brass fitting can be found at http://www.fittingsandadapters.com/hosebarbunion.html, although I was finally able to locate a plastic one...
• Re: gas leak-baywindow
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 1996 21:47:33 -0500
  ...A radiator shop brazed a brass fitting over one hole and a penny over the other (unused, now) hole. The brass fitting was essentially...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:47:26 -0800
  ...is already in? Or use > flare fittings so a metal line could be attached to metal fittings? > > Sorry I think they could have come...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:58:25 -0700
  ...one of the CrossOver to Tank Fittings out of the > Tank or even Break 1 ~ Those > > Fittings can be Seen or Felt by Looking...
• CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 17:24:21 -0700
  ...By making a "gaget" that attaches to the CV joint with a grease fitting on it. You just simply pump your grease through the...
• Syncro clutch slave hydraulic fitting, one or two copper crush?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:08:20 -0700
  ...Does anyone know if the banjo fitting on the hydraulic hose has one or two copper crush washers for the hollow bolt? I can...
• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:58:16 EDT
  In a message dated 8/12/10 3:37:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: > have you mounted mirror lower? if...
• Washer pumps
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 20:27:21 EST
  ...ones supplied by NAPA and Pep Boys, respectively, don't even come close to fitting (even though they are listed to fit). Barry Armitage
• Re: Air-Lift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 10:16:39 -0600
  Jay, I installed my Air Lifts using the T-fitting. But seeing as you have a Westy, and being as it is a bit...
• OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 18:20:52 -0600
  Mike, they look like stock steel rims. I assumed its a 66 Westy by the year on the tail lite lens. The rims are...
• Installing 2nd battery - fitting and driver's seat removal
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 13:12:26 -0500
  Are there instructions somewhere on the web for how to remove the driver's side seat and fit an optima battery? We're in...
• Replacement Carpet - OEM?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 05:20:00 -0800
  ...Are any replacement carpet sets as well-fitting? Is there anything considered an "OEM" replacement? Tom Salicos '87 Syncro Westy EG-33
• Re: oil pressure/temp sensor location
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 13:02:09 -0500
  ...I used a tee fitting in the stock temperature sender location at the thermostat housing. I know people have said that this causes an...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:54 -0500
  the barbecue and campstove fittings are in plain sight and can be readily examined for deterioration and leaks or potential leaks. If a barbecue...
• Re: Propane Pipelines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 4 May 2012 16:27:36 -0600
  ...I have some hose I'm going to be using to connect my 2 tanks, with brass fittings, etc. The hoses were put together...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:39:42 EST
  ...Very simple device: >long hose (~20'), fitting on one end where it screwed into the plug hole, a >fitting on the other end for...
• Re: Mystery lines (at least to me)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:56:29 -0500
  ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > Those are vent lines. > One come from the upper front end of your transmission, a banjo fitting...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:02 -0400
  ...Under the van, the easiest way to deal with rusted fittings if you are going to replace the metal lines anyway is to cut...
• Re: Removing the rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
  Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:30:51 -0700
  Kirk, I hope you are planning on re-purging the cooling system correct? Even if you pinch the lines close to the T fittings...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:15:13 -0400
  Teflon tape should only be used on fittings designed for the threads to make a seal. This is mostly tapered thread fittings such as...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 22:45:46 -0400
  ...Look carefully for leaks at the hose fittings. It looks like those are the original hoses and clamps. The hoses will sometimes crack at...
• Re: Traveling with a Laptop
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:29:42 -0400
  ...Test fitting in my LT this afternoon, it looks like it'll be just the ticket for using the laptop from either the driver...
• Re: Gas tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:43:36 -0500
  ...The grommets were the culprits and my crossover tube and the plastic fittings were not broken. I replaced the crossover anyway in that it...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:36:51 -0700
  I call that the 'firewall fuel fitting' ......... there's no reason for that part to be on there. I usually bypass them if I...
• Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2018 20:54:13 +0000
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• Happy Dance! BBTB
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 23:47:04 -0400
  ...Not only am I enormously pleased, it seems fitting somehow. Yours, David
• Extra popouts
  Historical mailing list
  22 Oct 94 13:24
  I'm interested in fitting a full set of popouts to my Samba. Thom, Where did you get yours from and what sort of...
• Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 10:54:39 -0500
  I see references to the idiot's guide alot. Is this a real manual or just a code name for another book? If it...
• Hey Vendors! - Need Price
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:26:30 EDT
  ...Also, I would need a set of donut fittings for it. Thanks Brian Doss
• Metric Tee fittings
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 15:33:02 -0700
  Anyone know a good supplier for metal metric tees? I need an 8x4x8 or 8x6x8. Have to able to handle diesel fuel. Thanks Tom...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 20:05:29 -0500
  ...No > > matter what I did, I could not get the filler fitting to stay on the low > > side shrader fitting. It kept popping off...
• Re: Gas Springs was VW Camper dreams.."Carthago" highroof poptop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:59:06 -0400
  ...29.33" > length M8 fittings. > Not knowing at the time how I would mount it, I just the > variety pack of fittings at the...
• Re: metal fittings to replace grommet system for hoses on top of gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 1 May 2014 22:21:16 -0500
  ...where a guy came up with a way > > to put metal fittings with crush washers in place of the stock grommet > > system? > > > > > http://www...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:39:36 -0500
  Jeff, there are some fittings to be changed, but those are not inside, rather they are the fittings used for filling. A proper evacuation...
• Re: getting paint off LP tank?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:17:43 -0400
  ...I re-sprayed the fittings with asphalt spray again after installation. I hope it will last forever. If you can't find a sand...
• Installing rear used seat belt
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:57:15 -0700
  Does anyone have any experience retro fitting rear 3 point seat belts? Someone told me I could use a seat belt from a MKII...
• Side fridge vent needed
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 19:51:36 -0700
  Anybody have a side westy fridge vent they dont need? I am in the market for one, I have the fitting on the metal...
• PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:43:52 -0500
  Got ready to install a new PS pump on my '88GL restoration project and discovered the above part is missing. Anyone got a spare...
• Re: Missing window crank screws... what size?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 13:46:26 -0800
  > Who knows what size screw attaches the window crank to its fitting on > the inside of the front doors? > > I've finally purchased cranks...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 09:50:35 -0400
  ...the van, in the back seat area, are 2 metal "T" fittings that (I presume) supply the rear heater core with coolant. One is...
• Re: Help requested with refrigerator blow out when driving
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:40:51 -0400
  ...I don't see here where you siliconed the corrugated tubes into the head fitting and/or siliconed the vent assembly to the side...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 19:05:59 -0700
  ...That way it keeps it off the ground and is a removable setup Are there any suitable propane fittings that would be safe to...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 17:37:37 -0700
  Thanks for the tip, Mike! I just received my Autometer oil temp senders and tried one in a fitting. They are 1/8'' NPT...
• Re: Engine Compartment Fires but Erovan This Time
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:09:35 -0600
  ...The service kit included in the recall replaces the crimped fitting with a VW spring clamp. The inability of the crimped fitting to expand...
• Re: Far right receptacle?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:09:36 -0400
  ...The left one is for "City Water" and it's best to purchase a pressure regulator that goes between that fitting and the hose...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 May 2011 10:32:48 -0500
  ...to actually use a torque wrench on the fittings in > this installation." > > "...Tighten the fitting carefully, it has a taper thread so it will...
• Re: Migrating Mirrors - help!!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:29:44 -0700
  ...Hi - I wrote a fix-it article ref this (common) problem a few months ago; basically a hex fitting is pulling out of the...
• Re: propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 22:43:16 -0400
  ...Marc Perdue Gerald Masar wrote: > Generally, with soapy water applied to the fittings and watch for bubbles. It's also possible it is the...
• Re: Metric fastener and fitting storehouse
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:34:21 EDT
  In a message dated 10/15/04 11:59:27 AM, dosteven@SYR.EDU writes: << Maryland Metric http://mdmetric.com . . . . . . it appears it's...
• Side windows (year change and different splits)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 08:28:41 -0500
  ...from the absence of screens, does anyone have any comments about fitting the larger "half and half" sliding windows to a Westy vs. keeping...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:34:17 -0400
  ...I know years ago I made up a t Fitting by using a bunch of plumbing parts from a local true value,but it...
• RE: EFI - Caution - dangerous fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 14:53:06 -0800
  ...I run a sheet metal screw into a brass fitting until it just drips fluid at op pressure. I then cut the head off...
• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 23:41:44 EST
  ...brass cup socket (not the right term) but its a plumbing fitting that you can get the same size as the nibs on the...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 May 2007 21:30:31 -0400
  ...If I were going that route, > I'd > stop by the hardware store and buy a couple 5/8" barb fittings and a valve...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:07 -0800
  ...Thanks. -Dick- On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:16:28 -0700
  ...Use hose clamps. > > > > Make sure you use flared fittings. These are standard and I found the > > brass fitting in the Canadian Tire plumbing section...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:53:30 -0800
  ...Real FUN ! scott www.turbovans.com On 11/28/2012 10:25 AM, mark drillock wrote: > The plastic fuel line fitting in question doesn...