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Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 19:51:25 -0800 (PST)
...I told him I would not feel comfortable with helicoil inserts, and he sent a guy off to find some others with good threads...
Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 16:42:09 -0800
...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: Vanagon Head Leaking Around The Head Nut(S)
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:38:15 +0000
...At that time I drilled them out and used inserts to install the new exhaust. Despite using new inserts, material has cracked and fallen...
Friday Fun
Historical mailing list - tonyd
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 15:45:48 +0000
...Ineligible, better luck next year! TAOS, NM - A woman went to a poison control center after eating three birth-control vaginal inserts. Her English...
Considering some big repairs and upgrades
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:58:34 -0700
...How important? My camper has > (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe > ends. No leaks there. > 2. Metal coolant...
Re: Fire Extinguishers
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:38:34 -0500
...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: DM Brakes
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:44:54 -0700
...Even if they have steel thread inserts, let this go on too long and the insert comes out with the plug being bound by...
Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dustin Robertson - Backcountry.com
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:36:26 -0600
...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: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:10:24 -0300
...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: noise SOLVED. Now need to Heli-Coil?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:18:13 -0700
...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: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:57:10 -0600
...Non-A/T versions of this starter have no bearing at the pinion end; > the > shaft inserts into a sleeve bearing that's in...
CFV: rec.autos.vw reorganization
Historical mailing list - Subject: CFV: rec.autos.vw reorganization
20 Jul 1995 22:11:59 -0000
...You need not worry about quoting characters which your mailer inserts. Please type YES or NO, not Y, N, or X. The votes are...
Re: Extra long, or Vanalong
Historical mailing list
Fri, 31 May 1996 11:28:39 -0700
...Audi direct injection diesel TDI (Turbo Diesel Innercooled) powered Vanagon Westie, inserts the fact that it has a 5 cylinder Audi power plant. Humm...
Re: Found a timesert in the spark plug hole
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 3 May 2010 16:39:49 -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: Considering some big repairs and upgrades
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:39:24 -0700
...How important? My camper has >> (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe >> ends. No leaks there. >> 2. Metal coolant...
Re: Broken bolts on 1.9L lower alternator bracket....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:24:23 -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...
Aftermarket Parts Opinions
Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
Thu, 1 Apr 1999 10:18:27 -0700
...To be properly repaired, this engine needs to be completely torn down and measured, then reconstructed properly with stud inserts. I'll bet we...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:27:26 -0600
...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: Arggh! Cooling system woes.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:16:23 -0800
...it's rather normal for the metal inserts to slide out of position at the ends of the plastic main pipes .. look for that...
Re: Fire Extinguishers
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:05:59 +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...
Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:37:09 -0700
...t-stat housing melts or warps, or until the brass nut inserts spin in the t-stat6 housing and you have to grind off...
Re: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:52:51 -0400
...I’ll probably end up getting a hardware kit just to get the two inserts. No dealers near me and I’m leaving on...
Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:45:05 -0700
...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 dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 9 Feb 2006 15:33:41 -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...
Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
...These heads also have "virgin" spark plug threads - no helicoils or inserts, which was the main reason I snapped them up. I have *had...
A good trip story
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 06 Aug 1996 22:47:03 -0400
...A note on AVP BTW I was generally happy with their service but am slighly dismayed 2 plug holes have inserts (though very nicely...
Re: rising cost of Vanagon parts...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 4 Dec 2013 12:03:34 -0800
...those metal inserts slide out .. eventually there's a real good leak there. It's cost many an engine . You want to be checking...
Re: Trying to understand starter stuff
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 13:19:54 -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...
Buses by the Beach This Weekend!
Historical mailing list - Pete O
Tue, 22 May 2012 22:14:53 -0400
...Includes gasket, stainless screws, plastic key, & decal. (T2N3) GoWesty RIVET NUT TOOL FOR ADDING THREADED INSERTS TO BODY SHEETMETAL OR PLATE STEEL (T2D5) GoWesty...
Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 18:52:32 -0500
...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: Fire Extinguishers
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:46:19 -0600
...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: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:09:12 +0000
...I’ll probably end > up getting a hardware kit just to get the two inserts. No dealers near me > and I’m leaving on...
Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:22:27 -0600
...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: Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:29:01 -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: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 28 Jul 2016 07:36:18 -0400
...I’ll probably > end > > up getting a hardware kit just to get the two inserts. No dealers near > me > > and I’m leaving on...
Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:02:50 -0700
...t-stat housing melts or warps, or until the brass nut inserts spin in the t-stat6 housing and you have to grind off...
Re: OEM mud flap question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:28:17 -0400
...I’ll probably end up getting a hardware kit just to get the two inserts. No dealers near me and I’m leaving on...
Re: Thermostat Replacement?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:14:02 -0700
...them just spin in the lower t-stat housing brass threaded inserts .........so be careful there ) ........... but the t-stat is easy to access...
DM: Oil, The 100 hour test.
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:31:41 -0700
...in time for some of the most expensive, highest quality bearing inserts and crankshafts in the world. Procedure: Weigh bearing shells, each, bone dry...
Re: Auto back up switch
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:26:48 -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: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 09:45:21 -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: Fire Extinguishers
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 02:17:17 +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...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:28:06 -0500
...I have done some creative fixes including having a machine shop make barbed inserts for me and using both copper and off the shelf...
Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
Historical mailing list - MC
Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:30:58 -0700
...The poles ends that inserts into the fabric pocket are all encased in protective soft covers to prevent damage to the fabric. The two...
Re: Which coolant hoses to replace on an 85 1.9 L motor?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:07:49 -0800
...speaking of plastic main coolant pipes ..they like to leak at the ends sometimes ..the metal inserts slide out of place. T fittings for...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:26:24 -0600
...I have done some creative fixes including having a machine shop > make barbed inserts for me and using both copper and off the shelf...
How to replace the brake master cylinder. - long -
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:10:50 -0800
...Ensure that the pushrod inserts into the MC shaft. I used the same lock-ring washers and nut although two new ones were also...
Re: Fri. Off topic.."Sent from my Dingleberry mobile device".. whatever
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 7 May 2010 15:15:07 -0700
...Advertising that inserts itself into everyday > life..Obnoxious. > For example: When you travel across the US, some states do not allow > billboards and then...
Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:18:36 -0400
...The poles ends that inserts > into the fabric pocket are all encased in protective soft covers to > prevent damage to the fabric. The two...
Re: Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt rebuild electric motor
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 10:08:42 -0700
...the little rubber inserts appear to have holes IIRC so keeping moisture out isn't the purpose. To be safe you may want to...
Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:31:16 -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: high lift jack?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:18:53 -0600
...So who will leap into the breach? Jim of syncrohead fame has a pair of lifting inserts specifically designed for Hi-Lift Jacks Simple...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender The war against our vehicles and the services to support them.
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:52:25 -0700
...How important? My camper has (installed 2 years ago) the GoWesty stainless inserts in the plastic pipe ends. No leaks there. 2. Metal coolant...
Re: high lift jack?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:51:56 -0500
...nbsp; Jim of syncrohead fame has a pair of<br> lifting inserts specifically designed for Hi-Lift Jacks Simple design.  If I<br...
Re: fuel tank crossover...
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:10:34 -0700
...jack. > I cannot physically reach the places where the > crossover tube inserts > through the grommets into the top of the tank. > Not from the...
second propane tank with links (long)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 5 May 2005 23:27:20 -0700
...Reach in with a stubby Phillips screw driver to remove the plastic inserts in the nuts that are welded to the floor. You might...
Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 17 May 1999 09:53:26 -0400
...least of your worries. > No receiving nuts are supplied for the inserts -- you will need > to track down six of these to complete the...
Re: AVP rebuilds and core charges?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 12:50:08 -0400
...Two spark plugs had inserts, not that I mind inserts but if you were welding up the seats anyway does it take so much...
Re: Body shop -- I take it back
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:13:16 -0700
...I can supply those plastic inserts .. but since your shop didn't buy a whole good qtr panel from me ... I'll have to...
Re: Replacing the master cylider
Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:14:05 -0400
...Ensure that the pushrod inserts into the MC shaft. I used the same lock-ring washers and nut although two new ones were also...