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• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:49:43 -0500
  ...Don't forget the helmet and wheelie bars! Take a roll of 200 mph tape along , just in case.--- ~: )
• Re: another speedometer cable question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:57:19 -0400
  >I used a mesh tape (used for drywall repair) and JBWeld to >build up the corners... I've used fiberglass cloth and epoxy to...
• actual information: colors
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 Aug 94 17:44:47 CDT
  ...if i can find enough blue reflective tape, i'm gonna try it on the sides. the red/white tape for the back has...
• shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 01:55:33 -0400
  ...I then applied some duct tape over the hose which I had cleaned of excess dust and crud. Cheers to you, gab
• Re: detailing stripes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Dec 1995 21:30:19 -0500
  ...Anyone >else have experience with this sort of detailing tape and how best to remove >it? > 3M makes a product (I'm sure other...
• Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 15:41:37 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Ball Joint removal.
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:38:28 -0800
  ...This being one technique in expanding a >cone when manufacturing. > >Seems to me the same principal might apply to a tapered part on a...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:49:22 -0500
  ...I scrubbed the area with 409, then 70% isopropyl > alcohol, then paint thinner (mineral spirits), let it dry and tried > putting the tape down...
• Re: Can someone identify these wires ... And ... Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:38:06 -0400
  ...The tape* identifying these > came off and they don't match the Bentley which seems to have 1 van > interior > mentioned in there an...
• head liner fix and easy extra curtain project (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 21:44:17 -0800 (PST)
  ...I bought a length of velcro tape, used rubber cement to glue the "hook" side of the tape all the way across the rear...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:38:09 +1000
  ...Do not use teflon tape on copper gas >connections. Use pipe compound made for the job and >available at any plumbing supply place. At...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:18:26 -0600
  I "think" you will also find that Gorilla Tape (yes, same CO. as Gorilla Glue) to be a good temp fix. Super sticky and...
• PR 88 protective hand stuff and silicone tape
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:38:39 -0700
  ...http://www.pr88gamp.com/index.html They sell the PR88, and also carry silicone rescue tape, which we all know and love. So has...
• Re: passenger side power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:53:38 -0500
  ...WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't > move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the...
• Re: Optima battery fit?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 31 May 2000 18:06:11 -0700
  ...then taped over the tow gaps in the lid with black duct type tape. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nate Richmond" <Hailcall12@AOL.COM> To...
• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:46:03 -0500
  ...my boss would not let us use zip ties, we had to >lace the cables in with wax string!) Not lacing tape? Cheapskate... ;-) d
• Re: "Rescue Tape" Usage Note
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:38:34 -0800
  I think the blue coolant is still cheaper (per ounce) than Koolaid.... ;) Steven On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM, David Beierl...
• Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 13:59:31 +0000
  ...Work great; no special needles for sewing magnetic tape required. :-) -Karl '87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"; Trexlertown, PA http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw...
• Re: fridge vent cover
  Historical mailing list - {USER_FIRSTNAME} {USER_LASTNAME}
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:19:00 -0700
  ...foil tape. It is still easy to r/r and has never fallen off. Jerry in Arizona [text/html]
• Anyone imported a vanagon from canada to US?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 11:16:42 EDT
  ...any US lister bought a vanagon in Canada? what kind of red tape do you need/have to go thru to get it across...
• Re: Projektzwo foglight spares.....what if you break your $300
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:27:43 -0700
  Duct tape. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Birkenfeld Jeff" <BirkenfeldJeff@JOHNDEERE.COM> > >...maybe get a set of them and cut them down and re-shape...
• Re: Back from VA and that X-Treme tape saved the day
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 22:26:28 -0400
  Hmm. Mid-Atlantic where the overnight temperature might have gotten below 80... Grrrrrr. On Jun 9, 2008, at 10:07 PM, John C... wrote...
• Re: iPods in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 12:26:40 -0800
  ...And I get to keep my tape player which I use quite a bit on long trips. I listen to book tapes which I...
• Door wiring repairs was Re: Fwd: Power Lock Trouble
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:27:11 -0500
  ...I finally succeeded by compressing it very hard with electrical tape, shoving it into the hole and then pulling the tape off from inside...
• Re: Re: My 1st 1st 1st 1st 1st Westy
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 23 May 1997 14:39:15 -0400
  ...If they are sagging tape them up temporarily with some packing tape until you get new ones. They have a metal clip built inside...
• Fwd: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 00:21:13 -0600
  ...it to his van, and even gave me the plastic contact tape to do it. https://picasaweb.google.com/mtbiker62/SliderQuietening# The combination of...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:25:05 -0700
  To confirm, do not use teflon or other tape at threads of unions involving a tapered fit. As you noted, that taper is meant...
• Re: '87 gl stereo cheap fix
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:08:44 -0600
  ...i don't listen to tapes or radio anyway, >so my new plan is to remove it entirely, and plug my mp3 player directly...
• Air Leaks Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:27:22 -0600
  ...What I did was first put duct tape on all of the fresh air duct connections under the dash (the round tube ducts that...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:08:12 -0700
  ...Can't remember the name of >> it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. >> >> Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 18 Dec 2015 21:24:35 -0500
  There is no need for Teflon sealing tape on either of the threads. The crush washer should do the trick. Sealing tape should never...
• Re: sagging tail gate, no good deed unpunished
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:41:35 -0700
  ...If one wraps the right amount of duct tape over the shock body, (and has installed a piece of PVC close in ID to...
• Re: How do you remove a Wolfsburg badge?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 11:19:21 EST
  ...the panel, no screws, I assume it's held on with tape/adhesive. Also, any tips on removing/reinstalling the wiper motor and linkage...
• Re: Mystery Connector??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 18:36:44 -0600
  ...I had been taped with electrical tape (a while > ago) in > such a way to keep it up out of the way. I cannot...
• Re: stupid cup holder question--where to attach
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:46:39 -0700
  ...in the middle of the duct-tape roll. it is solid there. The fit is snug. Perfect. The tape is heavy enough to keep...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Removal (!#$%^&)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:34:35 +0100
  ...side of the tapered hole' >> > > Steve, > > Strike the side of the lug formed into the knuckle to recieve the tapered > portion of the ball...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:23:15 -0700
  ...Flexible Magnetic Tape With Adhesive. I just checked on Amazon and found a WHOLE bunch of such. Plus some other like squares, dots, etc...
• GNATT/Schwarze update
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jun 1995 18:12:50 -0700
  ...He left a message on my phone tape, and I'm relaying to those it may affect on the list... /martha
• Re: Children camping in pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:37:04 -0500
  Two words ......Duct Tape Jennifer Christensen wrote: > Hello All, Does anyone know of a safety net for top bunk??I have 2 small > children...
• Re: Radio
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 21:12:24 EST
  ...COM writes: > is there someone out there with a radio and tape player to sell/ > Sidney in New Orleans > i have some vw radios...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:47:49 -0400
  On Wed, 15 Oct 2003, Mark Tuovinen wrote: > Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom > sections...
• Re: WhatsItCalled
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:05:43 -0400
  ...use doublesided tape if all else fails
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:54:44 -0500
  The po of my westy must have commuted around with small kids. I think a box of crayons exploded one day. I keep finding...
• Re: Speedo needle removal
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:30:10 -0700
  ...The neatest trick I saw for this is to put a piece of clear tape on the needle before startin to pry at it...
• '91 Westy-Rubber Hose
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 12:18:19 -0600
  ...Anyway, mine has burst and has a long split in it and I have duct-taped it temporarily. Without the tape the split allows...
• Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:42:20 -0400
  ...It >comes as sticky backed tape, or as plain backed. Has anyone any >experience with the sticky backed stuff in this or a similar...
• scratching finish.. was driver's side; clear coat paint peeling; 1989 GL
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 06:19:02 -0500
  ...So I >>covered all >>openings with heavy plastic and painters tape. I tested >>the tape on the >>flue vent area and deemed it no...
• Fw: fender lips
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 01:50:58 -0600
  ...Or use that as backup for the > masking tape plan. Too bad you don't live closer, I'd love to try this > out...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 14:32:01 -0500
  ...And if you are anything > like > me you play a tape or a CD to wile away the miles. It is, after all, > a...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2019 15:18:59 +0000
  ...Air recirculator > > You probably have the black vents in the rear side windows? > > In that case yes, the door vents are taped shut, and...
• 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: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:39:32 -0800
  I used various sizes of close cell foam insulation tape like this (likely not same brand) *http://tinyurl.com/25kpvzg* * * *After 3 + years and...
• Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:58:53 -0700
  you can wrap some duct tape around the swith to keep it in place if the little tabs break off... pull the door panal...
• Re: Radio help
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:12:59 -0400
  ...regards, shawn montreal, qc Sidney White wrote: > I have a Heidleberg V and tape player is shot, bought from a listee a > Heidleberg IV...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 09:10:54 -0800
  ...but they are blocked off by factory with black tape... why is it? thanks dan
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:53:10 -0700
  There's tin tape - very thin aluminium with a very adhesive backing. You could use that. toodle pip, -- Dug Smith | Terry Pratchett: It's...
• Re: New Canvas Top
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:11:20 -0700
  ...wrote: > Does anyone on the list know of a supplier for the vinyl tape stapled > through on the poptop to secure the canvas? > > TIA
• Westy Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 08:49:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...Skylight assembly (the original has has a corner cracked off and is now covered in duct tape, and the nylon rollers have been chewed...
• Re: upcoming trip planned
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 20:43:37 -0500
  ...dogs were younger, I used to just tranquilize them ALL, plug in a "Barney tape" and enjoy when heading out on a trip! BOB
• Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 17:44:35 -0700
  RatShack (radio shack) and other folks sell some sticky backed magnetic tape. It's about 1mm thick. Cut a piece about 5mm square and...