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• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:18 -0700
  ...They're not made for 'working on the van' ......they're a > one-time, inexpesnive, 'theoretically always OK' thing ...... > GOOD stainless screw clamps, and...
• exhaust repair/smashed my pipe
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:08:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Then, I would screw some stainnless bolts into that hole and let the screws push the other side of the pipe away when it...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 17:46:16 -0700
  ...The idle screw on a 1.9 is that big slotted screw on the side of the throttle body, (it faces up and toward...
• "drill out"
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 07:17:26 -0800
  ...I spent six months restoring a lighthouse with many rusted and broken screws and bolts to take out. I had the "four pack" of...
• Re: Rusty Screws in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:43:31 -0700
  ...There are many rusty screws in Canada that need replacing,and it seems that aome of them are loose. Yep. I agree as do...
• Re: brake rotors, temp gauges, and oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 23:12:37 -0500
  The little screw makes it easier to align the holes in your rotor with the holes in the hub with the holes in your...
• Re: hydraulic lifter adjustment questions (sorry)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 May 2012 16:35:10 -0700
  ...First step is back out the screw until you are sure you have rocker arm play or clearance ( I find I have to turn...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:18:24 -0400
  ...As someone on the list explained a few years ago all the European sheet metal screws are inch sizes expressed in metric units. ;-> David
• Re: Sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 18:08:37 -0400
  > Unmounted screwdriver blade from below -- turn with vise-grips or > whatever. has to be very short to clear the metal door. > Was able to...
• vent window adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 14:52:33 -0500
  ...I see no physical way to get a screwdriver up there to tighten it, what is the secret? Nathan 85 Westy 74 Bus _________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: Window cranks FYI
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:09:35 -0500
  I pulled on mine in order to clear the speaker enough times over the years that it eventually buggered up the mounting screw threads...
• Re: Westfalia Pop-Top Screws - Call It a Sclew
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 10:34:29 EDT
  ...Just compare a screw made in this country, if you still have any, to what the P-Rim has to offer. The junk screw...
• Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:54:59 -0700
  ...They come in different > sizes so bring your screws. The fasteners you are describing are simply > hex-head screws. They sell bit kits which...
• Re: '85 1.9 Manual accelerator cable replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 16 May 2013 17:38:47 -0400
  ...The set screw is a very small allen type screw. Mine >> seems to be the only Non-Metric fastener I have come across. 1...
• Re: Accelerator cable snap
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:24:35 -0800
  ...I used a screw type cable clamp from my coffee can of bolts, nuts, screws and small junk. cheers matthew 86 syncro westy tii...
• Re: Headlight Adjuster Fix - Upper Outboard Corner
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 14 May 2009 09:39:52 -0600
  ...These > methods assume the front portion of the adjuster where the screw head is > is still functional. In my experience it is the bases...
• Re: a/c roof ducts recall
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:01:34 -0600
  ...i then drilled new holes for the screws, and put THREE sheet metal screws up into the roof metal (use short screws, no longer...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:28:52 -0800
  ...Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw >> >> >>> If you don't know what you're doing tightening that screw too much is an...
• Re: Rear side marker light nut?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:16:15 -0800
  ...Needless to say, when I unscrewed the screws to replace them, the little pieces of wood fell down into the space behind the taillight...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:40:07 -0500
  ...The screwdriver fit one of the turn signal, tail light, or side marker light housings, in which he had carefully duct taped the key...
• Re: need screws and retaining clips for lower radiator grill on 1982 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 00:22:56 EDT
  In a message dated 4/27/01 1:41:54 PM, bret@stoneflytech.com writes: << source for screws and retaining clips for the lower...
• Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 May 2004 15:09:48 EDT
  ...i just drilled a hole and ran a stainless sheetmetal screw in the bottom hole. worked fine. chris
• Re: Vent window lock '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:55:36 -0500
  ...No screw. Not much help, I know. Not tryin to screw w/ya. hehehehe On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Frank...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:06:11 -0500
  ...AT final drive oil sump gasket? > The length of the screws in not the only thing VW changed. The replacement > screws have a larger...
• Re: Poptop Canvas Install
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:54:08 -0500
  ...You also need a small screwdriver for the corners. A magnetic tip to help hold the screws is essential. > > It works better to remove...
• Re: Thermostat/Too cool
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:17:20 -0500 (EST)
  ...The bleeder screw is on the upper left corner of the heater assembly as you face it from the front. When the bleeder screw...
• Re: Broken key in gas cap!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:19:21 -0500
  ...Not a big one, just enough to get a small but stout phillips screwdriver into the hole (1/8"). The screw driver allowed enough...
• NVC: It's a death mobile powered by ... two screwdrivers
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 12:47:07 -0700
  ...two screwdrivers It's like something straight out of the mind of Tim "The Toolman" Taylor ... but German. This is hands-down the craziest...
• Looking For Large Screw (Holds Down middle seat cover)
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Mon, 8 May 2000 01:15:05 -0700
  Volks, I Am Looking For the Large Screws that Hold Down middle seat cover, Since I removed the 5th passenger seat. I have not...
• Headlight adj screws - 87 - where to get them?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:18:21 -0400
  ...he impacted on my driver's side headlight and the adj screw is broken. Where can I get replacements w/o buying a whole...
• Re: afm air screw question?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:50:07 -0800
  ...Mar 2003, milford wrote: > Does anybody know how the air mixture screw in > the afm rotates? Which way equals richer or > leaner? Hope somebody...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:08:13 -0700
  ...It was inefficient, in part, due to air coming in at bleeder screw threads even with screw less than 1/2 turn open. Just...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:19:11 -0700
  ...Have you > > checked the idle adjustment (bypass screw on throttle body)? I recall > > having similar symptoms when mine was set too low (screw damaged...
• Re: Cut a slit in the bleed screw. Sheesh
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:46:39 -0800
  ...A while back someone suggested nicking a slit > in the Vanagon rasdiator bleed screw. > I recently ground a narrow, short kerf with my > Dremel...
• Accessing battery -- am I too simple?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:32:23 -0700
  ...I find a black metal cover plate with four Philips screws. The two rearmost screws are easily removed. However, the foremost two are well...
• Re: gas tank cap
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:51 -0800
  Well, out of curiosity I tried to open my gas cap with another key or a screwdriver but it only works with my ignition...
• Re: Part number help
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:29:24 -0700
  ...255941133 Adjustment piece (located on Top/Inner Corner) 255941141 C Adjusting Screw (located on Top/Outer Corner) *Note: For Horizontal Adjustment 191941297 Adjusting Screw...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Nov 2012 20:10:00 -0800
  ...ell.... >> there can be a gotcha. >> check this part first thing ..by the flywheel ... >> if it has stock 5mm allen screw pan screws ... >> you...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  ...I have also read that on the early two piston type > calipers, that one needs to bleed upper and lower bleeder screw on > each...
• Re: leaking in the rain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:17:39 +0000
  ...try reefing (as in tightening) the screws down, that hold the aluminum strip onto the van top, that pinches the canvas onto the van...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:36:09 -0700
  ...Well >> for an >> hour at least. >> >> Next question: >> >> I have the exterior cover, a metal plate with screw holes in it, a >> rubber >> gasket...
• Re: Brake Noises
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 08:11:11 -0700
  Bleeder screws... If they break off it's reason for a new caliper (IMO). I find the correct sized wrench for the bleeder and...
• Re: Watch "How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:43:21 +0000
  ...How to test for Rod Knock using a screwdriver: http://youtu.be/pYleKxjl0uY I always wondered how to identify rod knock, and in which...
• WTB floor track cover BRACKETS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:43:47 -0500
  ...I need the stamped metal brackets that go under the covers and allow you to screw the covers down tight. I don't need...
• Re: AFM Data Update
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sun, 3 Dec 2006 07:09:42 -0500
  On Dec 2, 2006, at 10:58 PM, jon wrote: > 5) The "pot" board screws are a pain to take out, but I have...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:21:34 -0400
  ...May be -- I thought one other reason was that they crimp to the correct "tightness" not too tight or too loose as a screw...
• Battery Box Lid Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 00:11:21 EDT
  My 83.5 Westfalia has a lid for the battery box that apparetly is supposed to be held closed by four tiny screws or...
• Re: Wanted: AFM
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 07:50:58 -0700
  The screws are locktighted in. They will release with no real problems, so long as you use the right size screwdriver. The resistance should...
• Installed GO Westy's rear shoulder belt
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:33:49 -0400
  ...decided to take out the tiny screw that was just above where the strap used to attach and screw the strap/snap there. Works...
• Re: 88 Westie: Headlight Out - How to replace?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 23:34:39 EST
  ...There are five things that look like slotted screws along the top of the grill. You will need to take a flat tip screw...
• Re: setting propane pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:34:52 -0400
  ...hole, somewhere in the line between the gas supply and the water it will bleed a little gas so that when you screw the...
• Re: '84 and up speedo cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:45:07 -0400
  Hi there, VW changed the connection for the speedo in 82 to a stick on; means 80 and 81 are screw on. I know...
• attaching grab handles
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:24:12 -0900
  ...Does one need to tap a hole or are sheet-metal screws used? If sheet-metal screws are used, I would think that would...
• Re: Help needed fixing the tabs an instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:47:19 -0700
  ...i dont think ive > ever seen a vanagon instrument cluster that didnt have cracked speedo screw > bosses... chris ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:30:10 -0500
  ...The screw in question dose not look like the threads > are intact. Do you know where I can get replacement screws? > The screw is...
• Re: changing the lock on outside door handle-easy, hard, or impossible?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:50:15 +1300
  ...It's easy enough, but there are fiddly little screws & springs. I did it up tightly but the damn thing soon fell out, so...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:15:30 -0500
  ...The screws will not hold well, and will pull out. Next step, larger screws, repeat. -- David McNeely
• Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:32:20 -0700
  Hey, today as I was changing my coolant, I lost the little washer that goes under the radiator�bleeder screw.� It doesn't seem...
• Re: Screw mount snaps?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:08:44 -0400
  > I've been looking on-line for those snaps with a screw in the > middle like the type that are used to mount the...
• From VGONMAN, RE: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 07:27:28 -0700
  ...screws are screwed through the grill into the clips attached to the body. I believe this is how it came from the factory. Respond...