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• Re: Ideas for Replacing POP UP Screen
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 22:50:19 -0700
  ...Ideas for Replacing POP UP Screen > My '85 just has a window with mosquito screen in the front of the pop top. > Never saw...
• sliding door lock cylinder stuck
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:04:57 -0600
  ...but you'll find a very small retaining screw on the round part of the handle where the lock fits in. Remove that screw...
• Re: Skylight surprise
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 27 Feb 2016 11:18:02 -0800
  ...Leaking Skylight Easy to open up, all screws are obvious. And there are metal parts in the lifting mechanism. You may be able to...
• Sliding door snap in screen
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 08:35:18 -0500
  Hi all, I recently purchased the Bus Depot snap in screen kit for my sliding door and it came without installation instructions. I emailed...
• Re: Westy slider screens
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:43:13 EST
  ...http://tinyurl.com/broken-screens dylan i have fixed these before...i used plastic welder epoxy and put new screens in them w. a...
• the issue of bleeder screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:07:09 -0700
  I have been in the search of bleader screws at the local parts supply. Does anyone know the size of the screws for the...
• Re: tint?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Hokanson
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 00:44:18 EDT
  ...Use only a stainless steel blade (they are softer) if you do this and still be careful, It is easy to scratch the glass...
• Re: radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:11:55 -0500
  ...radio support screw > I'm about ready to swap my existing radio to one with a cd changer. There is > one screw that supports...
• Re: Driver and Passenger door window screens - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:54:11 -0400
  On Mon, 30 Aug 2004 02:07:51 -0500, Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@earthlink.net> wrote: > I've been told screens are available....anyone know...
• Re: screech upon starting
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:11:01 -0800
  ...screech upon starting > My 85 westy screeches when starting for about 5 seconds and then never > makes the sound again. Is this waterpump-----I...
• Re: Pop top screw/bolt sealer?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:07:35 +0000
  ...John Finally after a lot of job of sanding , scraping and painting , i will reinstall my poptop and tent this weekend. What kind of...
• Re: Track Screen for Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400
  ...I understand you have some of the plastic screens for the Westy sliding door. Please get back to me. Thanks Jim
• Westy slider screens
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:43:56 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/broken-screens � dylan
• Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Paul Navabpour
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:28:55 -0800
  Does anyone know of a good (cheap) source for 2 window screens (above stove and on the sliding door)...both of mine are broken...
• Info on the Cap Screws in floor for jumpseat
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:53:31 -0400
  ...5/8" cap screw (uses a 1/2" hex key drive) M14 cap screw (uses 12mm hex key drive, then you'd drill it...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:25:22 -0800
  ...HELP! I need a screw size > > I will let this one go. Mike Miller do you want to step up to the plate :) > > >> I...
• Scratches & Off Road Driving
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 09:02:07 -0600
  ...When I washed it, the scratches went away. We finally figured out that the scrub-oak bushes were leaving traces of sap where we...
• LVC Friday: Camp Fire Heat Damage Cell Phone?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:53:58 -0700
  ...It turns on, but screen won't react to touch. Top edge of screen is slightly discoloured Theory 1: moisture damage to screen. But...
• scraping glue in the sun
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:46:39 -0700
  I've been out in the sun (here near Victoria BC) scraping and sanding off the old glue from the upper bunks plywood - oh...
• Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:29:30 -0700
  ...One gets a little tired of having to constantly re-tighten the bitty little screws that hold the temple pieces to the glasses. Especially...
• Engine hatch screws
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:53:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The screws, however, won't come out. There is some rust on that lid so I guess the rust is inside as well. I...
• Re: screens for front doors
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 09:36:09 EDT
  RE Triad Magnetic Van Screens: <<...They also make a "VW Vanagon Sliding Door Screen With Zipper" for $51.86 + $5.57 shipping. I haven...
• rear hatch bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 13:35:30 -0400
  I know the Westies have rear bug screens, but the snap idea seems to leave some gaps. Larry Johnson told me of an idea...
• Doing Business on the List - Unbelievable
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:57:59 -0700
  ...I bought a westy screen for the sliding window from Brian Sheetz. I badgered him down in price below what he was asking. The...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  "good visegrips (for the big latch plate screws) phillips screwdrivers, all assorted sizes with *good* tips, plus 2 smaller ones for the dozens of...
• Re: FS: westy slider window screens..
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 20:29:08 -0700
  On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:46:50 EDT, you wrote: >i have some westy slider window screens for sale.. these are the OEM...
• Re: wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:55:55 -0500
  Try loosening the screws that hold the unit to the van, then climb into the box and retighten the screws. Optional method, have someone...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:09:47 -0700
  I have a 1990 tintop with similar side screens as you described, aluminum frame, metallic screen, screwed on the outside, on top of the...
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 14:52:06 -0500 (EST)
  > Okay! I called the dealer (Lasher VW in downtown Sac.) and he has the original > plastic screw and the metal screw that is suppose...
• vanagon picture screen saver ... make your own. :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 14 May 2007 13:42:47 -0500
  ...to get the pictures to occupy the entire screen, click on Full Screen Options and make the selections in there. be sure to UNclick...
• 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: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:49:13 -0500
  I used a 1/16th drill bit on the plastic, but my screws were too long and hit the sheet metal behind. I had...
• screens on a 1991 GL
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 19:01:54 -0700
  Hi Folks, Recently I found a used 1985 Westie Wolfsburg that had some very nice, stock, snap on screens on the inside sliding windows...
• Re: window screens
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 22:04:08 -0500
  ...The window frames are > different on Westies to accommodate the screens. We sell the > screens too, > but specify them as "Westfalia-only." > > - Ron Salmon...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:31:02 -0800
  I was told by the dealer that they improved the gasket and that the screws should also be changed out for longer ones at...
• Re: Screen for Pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 21:13:00 -0400
  ...Busesbythebeach.com On 10/9/07, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@whispllc.com> wrote: > > If your looking for the screen replacement "Kit" That I make then...
• Fw: Weekender Sunroof Lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 16:16:29 -0700
  ...Stuart Redford <scr@pacifier.com> > To: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu > > 3M Silicone Lubricant, "Wet Type", P/N 051135-0887. Oops, that's P...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:24:41 EDT
  The stock clips work in conjunction with screws. The screws expand the barbs on the plastic clips. If yours are "far too big" maybe...
• Window screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:08:49 -0700
  Thanks to everyone who replied to my question about replacing the screening material. Guess we have ourselves a nice project this weekend. Sharon & Bob...
• The Land of 1001 Screws
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:32:06 -0400
  ...I haven't screwed this much in a while. Yeah, it's Friday and the beer is good! Warsteiner, baby! Chris.
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:14:56 -0700
  Maybe sewing up a nice screen with edges and all with velcro on the edges? A good quality fabric adhesive will help hold the...
• source for no see um screen material
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:09:00 -0400
  I need some screen material to repair/replace some of the screens in the van. The biggest one I need to do is the...
• Fw: Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:48:09 -0600
  ...I don't recommend doing this to the front canvas (with the screen window). Rolling the canvas too snugly can damage the screen. This...
• Movie Line-up for Drive-in Night
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:13:23 -0400
  ...Screen 1 Men in Black II 8:15 XXX 9:45 Screen 2 Like Mike 8:15 Blue Crush 10:00 Screen 3 Austin...
• Re: LVC web page help
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 17:00:51 -0500
  At 15:13 11/3/2004, jimt wrote: >If you are talking from your personal web page, use a cgi script and a form...
• Re: Chrome molding
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:04:23 -0500
  ...but if you have doubts, you can get a piece of standard black house window screen molding - it's round and holds the screen...
• Scraping Sound--Wheel Bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 2 May 2006 03:23:54 +0000
  ...It scrapes as it rotates and when I had it jacked up it was scraping in the same spot each revolution and sounds like...
• Product review Uniwerks luggage rack screens
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:46:30 -0500
  ...Rather then screens and glue he sells five pop in discs that let water in but keep out large debris. Price about $8.00...
• restoring scraped-up hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:10:41 -0400
  Not exactly a high-tech topic, but for those of you who have scraped-up or blackened (from baked-on brake dust) hubcaps and...
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 19:22:47 EDT
  ...The idle adjustment is done using a large flathead set screw just below and in front of the set screw you're looking at...
• Re: Front window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 16:44:19 -0600
  ...Front window screens? Hi there, I recently saw screens that fit the front windows of westys/vanagons--they were either steel or aluminum, black...
• Brittle screen in pop top tent
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 00:29:27 -0700
  ...One problem though, is that it has a lot of cracks in the screen � the screen fabric is quite brittle now. I�ve tried...
• some notes from counterman mag
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 18:54:11 -0600
  ...to 7 year old vehicles scrapped today only 10 percent of 12 to 13 year old vehicles are scrapped dealers service the majority of...
• Re: tool identification request
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 14:31:34 -0500
  This tool looks like a bed or bearing scraper to me. By this I mean for the hand scraping of a machine tool bed...
• Re: Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:24:54 -0700
  ...Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :( And why did you completely remove that screw? It is notched so loosening it will allow enough coolant to...
• Re: Westfalia Screen Repair Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Sun, 5 Feb 1995 11:38:35 -0800 (PST)
  On Sun, 5 Feb 1995, rachel martin wrote: > > Does anyone have helpful hints on repairing the canvas screen on a Westy? > I have one...
• Re: Outside screens
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 22:59:47 -0400
  Geoff, If you mean sliding window screens, keep in mind that the sliding window handles on the Vanagon are different than the Westy and...
• Re: AC makes screaching sound
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:12:07 EST
  ...Does it still screech? The AC clutch should have disengaged. In some situations, the screeching is caused by an alternator belt which is slightly...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:04:17 -0800
  ...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: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 18:21:20 -0700
  ...Further > tighten the screw if necessary. > > James V > 86 Syncro Westy > > > On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon...