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• Re: console filler strip installation
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 11 May 2008 12:04:50 -0700
  ...85 > automatic. > Any thoughts? Take off the T-handle, remove the screws around the shift console base, and lift it off. Easiest way to...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 28 May 2015 12:24:14 -0400
  ...Leaving aside the > contentious :-) aspect of drilling holes into your van, I never loved the > sheet metal screws and I have noticed them loosening...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:10:59 -0400
  ...Or drill out a couple of the holes in the sheet metal where the screws go and use machine screws and nylon locking nuts...
• Re: Sliding door panel replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:25:31 -0700
  ...Cup washers under the head of the machine screws cover the holes in the panel. Worked like a charm, still have to cover the...
• Re: Drivers seatbelt on west
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:19:07 -0600
  ...2 phillips head screws > hold that on and I can't recall if there is driver access. The rest of > it can be taken...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 11:43:31 -0400
  ...It is torture to have to undo those screws to get the plate off to get to the water tank so I attached some...
• Re: Deep in the Abyss... a Tranny fill plug!
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:06:12 -0500
  ...The shavings would probably come with it...just remember that when replacing the plate the two cap screws in the center of the six...
• Re: rear heater core in front, was: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:39:36 -0500
  ...The dash has two screws at each end(in the door jambs), five small screws at the base of the windshield(the larger ones...
• EV mudflaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:55 -0800
  ...2.5" SS screws nice and tight to squish the caulk -mount mudflap onto wood using 1.5" SS screws and washers -set it...
• what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:11:38 -0500
  ...Can somebody tell me what tool I'm looking for? The panels come with these special screws, roofing screws that have a rubber washer...
• Re: It's always three! (Be prepared)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:56:34 -0800
  ...customer drop nails, screws every where on the parking lot - Camping parking spot. Some campers use construction wood or pallets to make fire..
• Need Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Steven Sabins
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:07:34 -0800
  ...You break the tab out and use two small self tap screws to hold it in. Steve Sabins
• Oil Filling (was 85 Man Tran Fluid)
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 12:10:05 -0800
  Several years ago I picked up a curved plastic spout, about five inches long, that screws onto the top of an oil bottle. It...
• drilling and interior modifications
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:31:16 -0800
  ...What is the best way to attach things to the interior walls and roof of the van? Fat sheet metal screws? Anchors? Any hardware...
• Re: Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 May 2004 15:48:23 -0600
  ...It lies there and is screwed down with four screws. That's in an '81." -- Karl Mine too and it's an '87. However...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 15:22:47 -0400
  ...Looks great to me (far better than the old rust-coming-through-the-paint screws I took off). I also went with #2 philips...
• Questions about putting westy cabinets into non-westy syncro
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:14:18 -0700
  ...For mounting the cabinets I plan to just use the original sheet metal screws but I am concerned about the front bracket of the...
• Re: Arm rest problem....removing the pin?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 10:37:17 -0700
  ...to coming out. > > The screws where loose enough to get the arm rest > off with the bracket the > screws go to. > > Any ideas on...
• Re: Replacing various rusted screws/fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:15:48 -0400
  ...the Bostig conversion, or I woul= > d just take a few screws with me to the local hardware store to match up.= > =0A=0AIs...
• Re: Tintop AC Tunnel
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:42:08 -0700
  ...The plastic material of the center air flow duct, which is fastened by two mounting screws to the ceiling of the passenger compartment, can...
• Re: headliner
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:16:13 -0700
  ...I usually remove the screws from middle to edges. The washers may stick but try to remove and keep them in a safe place...
• Re: Radiator bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 17:26:50 -0400
  ...Radiator bleed screws >At 07:30 PM 10/16/98 -0700, Earl Smith wrote: >>The Hayes manual refers to a bleed screw on the...
• Re: Website for Hard to Find Vanagon Parts on Fryday
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:45:20 -0700
  ...Just ordered the left handed metric screwdriver, they really come in handy for some hard to reach screws.
• Looking for Automatic Transmission pan and filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:03:23 -0500
  I am looking for a good condition used oil pan for an automatic transmission and also the oil dipstick tube that screws into the...
• Re: Good AND inexpensive tire pump, where to find?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 22:44:15 EST
  ...It screws into a spark plug hole and has a fairly long hose that attaches to the valve stem. It works very quickly. I...
• Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - MWhit80095
  Mon, 25 May 1998 06:11:38 EDT
  ...Anyone know how to put the A/C ducting back on the roof ie reach the screws that hold the the ducting???that runs...
• Re: need creates inventiveness (tires)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 08:52:02 -0400
  ...I pumped the tire up and it worked. "Self tapping Tire screws" ... How much you figure VW is going to charge for those? Must...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 23:02:56 -0500
  ...of work to just R&R the cleats---- But the stainless screws sound like a better solution--- Later, Terry ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http...
• Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or c...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:30:30 EDT
  ...COM writes: > anybody got any BTDT on the cover? > > remove 2 screws, pull out .5 inch, and hit vertically with palm from underneath lower...
• Re: stainless screrws posting #2
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:31:56 -0400
  ...The screws are still $15,29,but shippinng is free if youpurchace an item form my ebay store for vanagon parts.The ebay store...
• Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:16:09 -0400
  The filler tube is heldinplace with 3 screws.Alsom the schroud that is arounjd the gas cap needs to come out.It is twisted...
• Re: Fwd: attaching the delux dash console
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:56:29 -0500
  ...I installed one in my '85 with padded dash by using construction cement to attach wooden blocks to the dash pad and running screws...
• Fw: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:24:28 -0400
  ...Scraping steering wheel - not screws > Well, I'm on me third swheel and still the scraping, horn blaring and now > the wheel seems loose...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  12 Apr 95 10:49
  ...happy with them coz the arms were painted black, and the screws which hold the mirror to the swivel clamp went rusty in a...
• update: power mirror fixed
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:15:42 -0700
  ...I've changed the crosshead mounting screws to hex hole type and added two nuts inside the door. Still can be opened with a...
• Re: OFF with the front door?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 5 Jan 2006 14:51:00 -0800
  ...They are held in place with screws which can be accessed via holes in the door jamb. Pop out those small nylon plugs near...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:13:04 -0800
  ...That's where the screws crack the plastic. > > Mark > > On Feb 3, 2011, at 3:17 AM, BenT Syncro wrote: > >> Put a washer & screw...
• Re: Questions about putting westy cabinets into non-westy syncro
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:20:42 -0800
  ...The tank is not right up against the rear shelf in any case so short screws will have plenty of room to clear it...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:52:48 -0700
  ...And here I was thinking I was the only one who overthought things! That cover is held on with four machine screws. Long ones...
• Re: Anyone ever replace Vanagon antenna?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 10:03:03 -0800
  ...Four or five plastic screw type "screws" at the top. Be careful, they are not screws. Just a 1/4 turn releases them. To...
• Re: What is the wire that screws on to the master cylinder and fluid behind the instrument cluster?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 7 Apr 2014 22:42:26 -0400
  That maybe your fluid level sensor wire. Hth T. Sent from my iPod On Apr 7, 2014, at 10:23 PM, "Fuzzy :philippe" <fuzzmeister...
• Re: Heli-Coil tap and metric hysterics
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 07:26:02 -0500
  ...Metric bolts, ( cap screws ) don't come in grade 8's. American stuff only comes in grades. Now tell me true------ You didn't...
• Re: Canvas Installed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:07:21 -0400
  ...Too broke to buy one .Never installed one myself.Did yuou loose any of the screws? I got too many $300 projects ahead of...
• Re: My Sliding door does not open?
  Historical mailing list - Erik O
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 11:07:55 -0800
  ...Take out the screws and firmly apply force upwards on the panel. Do it gently, don't dent it or anything. Inside on the...
• Re: Front Heater Core Fun!!!
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:28:01 -0700
  ...There are parts of the wheel and suspension that have less securing screws. My question (after fighting the good fight yesterday and putting a...
• Re: Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:33:33 -0800
  ...Also, loosen and re-tighteningthe screws holding the luggage rack. Put some downward pressure on the rack while tightening the screws.<br> <br> <br...
• Re: replacement for stock ground cable on 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:10:47 -0500
  Can I have your screws :) Mine disappeared. And my carpet is cracked along that seam darn it Anyone know the size of those screws...
• Westfalia pop top screws
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 15:55:51 -0700
  ...Who sells the original slotted screws for the pop-top? Mine are all rusted , looking for original or closest match. Any and all ideas...
• Re: Water leak around faucet - how to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:34:10 -0700
  The 3 screws have nothing to do with the leaking, they only hold the faucet to the sink deck. You could open the cupboard...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:56:29 EDT
  In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to...
• CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:03:59 -0700
  ...When you buy a kit from busdepot they give you new screws that require a special socket. I attached the socket to an extention...
• Re: Removing A/C Unit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:31:17 -0400
  ...Unscrew the four Phillips screws holding the evaporator to the ceiling. (it weighs about 10 lbs.) Remove the bolts and screws holding the rear...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:45:51 -0400
  ...Start in >section 75.8. > >1) Raise poptop > >2) Close all doors and windows > >3) Get something to stand on > >4) Remove all screws...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:12:05 -0400
  ...I would replace the bent rod and all the valve adjuster screws. Set them 1 to 2 turns in and see what happens. Dennis...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:07:40 -0700
  ...I read archives a while > > ago and discovered that this is likely due to the 2 screws under there > > scraping along the brass ring...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:52:49 -0800
  ...Newbie owner tries to remove or adjust column cover and doesn't realize there are screws holding it in place. Brake fluid reservoir -- it...
• Why did Schultz decide to use screws? for the dustplates up front??????????
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:47:06 +0200
  ...But - when did Schultz ever decide to use normal screws instead of bolts or unbraco for mounting the dustplates? Sigh - I ended up doing...
• Re: FS: SA 15" Alloys w/ Michelins UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:21:13 EST
  In a message dated 12/2/00 7:16:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw writes: << why? you dont even need those screws... >> You...
• Eurovan mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 17:34:44 -0800
  ...2.5" SS screws nice and tight to squish the caulk -mount mudflap onto wood using 1.5" SS screws and washers -set it...
• Re: 'fridge: saggy door, wimpy latch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:02:22 -0800
  ...Then I pushed the hinges back on the plywood (they were tight) and replaced the screws. I did the same thinge with the screws...