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• Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 20:44:29 -0500
  ...After an engine install, I'm > working on timing and note thatthe distributor cap seems to have a lot > of slop in its fitto...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:24:02 -0400
  Hi Tom, If it is a replacement cap (mines from B.D) its a yakima key if you had your key the code would...
• Re: Oregon gasoline- was Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:58:26 -0500
  That depends on whether you gas cap is original or not. If not original, you need a separate key for the cap. mcneely ---- David...
• Re: Afraid of the Water
  Historical mailing list - James Brown
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:00:58 +0000
  dejavu sounds like what used to happen to my vdubs in the old days - moisture (or condensation) in the distibutor cap. oh no!- i...
• Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!) hair attack
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:19:22 -0800
  ...Baseball Caps > Speaking of ball caps, the other day I saw several guys wearing really cool > caps that I'd like to find. They...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 14 May 2007 08:05:02 -0700
  ...The specs on a Group 91 says they are the same dimensions as a 41 but slightly higher capacity. At least one very knowledgeable...
• Re: Metal can around distributor cap...do you need it?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 23:36:42 -0400
  >Ralph, I just took a stud-type cap and fitted the metal shield to it >(bloody nuisance). I then removed it and fitted a...
• Cap for exhaust hole
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:32:01 -0400
  My exhaust is currently missing the capnut that plugs the bypass hole in the exhaust. Is this something I can replace locally? Eg, at...
• grey water/sink drain screw cap
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 10:30:42 -0600
  I got a cap for a hose at a local Fred Meyers for about a buck, which fits perfectly on the drain under the...
• harness, cap fix
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 07:48:06 -0500
  Dear List, Can anyone confirm whether or not the famous/infamous cap fix for the AFM is for BOTH digijet and digifant engines? Also...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 12:05:05 EDT
  i machined the centers to accept the vanagon carat alloy wheel center caps, for the rear. for the fronts i just painted the grease...
• For sale: non locking vanagon gas cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 11:36:15 EDT
  ...non-locking vanagon gas cap. carry as a spare or for those who live in a state like NJ where you cant pump your...
• Re: on locking gas caps..
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 20:22:43 -0400
  ...I just looked at the gas cap key for my '84 and it was cut using a "Taylor" blank ... # X 132. On the other...
• Re: blatant plea for sympathy (LVC!) hair attack
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:22:00 -0500
  >Given all this talk about hair loss, don't you agree that baseball caps are *WAY* under-priced? All I know is that a...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:58:42 -0800
  ...I have a few questions about these heads before I put > > them on. > > > > The heads have two metal caps at the bottom side of...
• Re: Fuel system "vapour lock"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:08:06 -0400
  ...Put cap back on, got engine to start but it > would surge or die. Removed the cap, heard same noise at filler pipe. Fuel...
• Re: Glove box, Key
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:18:15 -0400
  > As for the ignition key working in the gas cap it depends on the year of your van. > Not the case for 85 and...
• Re: Bumper source?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 1 May 1998 17:08:48 EDT
  ...The dealer wants, (gasp) $261 for the bumper end cap alone! Does anyone know of a good source to find the center and end...
• painting alloy wheel caps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:29 -0700
  I painted the caps for my alloy wheels this weekend. Much of the original paint had flaked off and they were pretty ugly. I...
• Re: Will new Golf hubcaps fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - mike barker
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 22:41:04 -0800
  ...They look good and fit. -Mike Per Lindgren wrote: > > Per Lindgren wrote: > > > > > > > Jeff, The Golf hub caps would fit IF they were available in...
• Re: Larger Capacity Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Wed, 12 May 1999 14:19:41 EDT
  ...Does anybody know where I can get a larger capacity radiator or can I have my radiator modified to increase its capacity.>> I use...
• Thinking Alaska trip...
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 09:00:37 -0400
  ...Also, check out this site www.alaskamagazine.com John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Doo-Dah Machine" CAMPERS...
• Re: Intermittant starting problem with 1986 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 09:39:57 -0500
  ...You take the cap off and lightly spray the inside of the cap. However, if you spray the outside *before* it gets wet, it...
• Re: Free Bumber End-Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:23:22 -0700
  ...You pay the shipping!!! I have 3 left side bumper end-caps in fairly good condition. I have 2 right side end-caps that...
• Re: My EB Breakdown Problem Found
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:52:45 EDT
  ...In the meantime, I had ordered new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc. and my guess is I had already stuck the new cap on...
• Coolant bottle harbinger - opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:20:42 -0700
  ...So today I have removed the pressure cap and here's what I find: a) gunk in the cap http://www.flickr.com/photos...
• Need replacement drain cap for Westfalia water tank
  Historical mailing list - Jones,Rich
  Mon, 12 May 97 12:11:00 EDT
  ...Anyway, does anyone know where I can get a replacement cap? Owasco VW in Whitby Ontario says that the cap is sold as part...
• Re: front brake hints needed...thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:48:22 -0700
  ...I blame my childrens' ADD. > > And as to the grease cap question, I have used, > with considerable success, an 18" set of > Channellocks, set...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 13:59:33 -0700
  ...A leaking cap valve reduces the system pressure so boiling is more likely to occur with a bad cap. Whether the "air" is combustion...
• Re: Stupid Hubcap question for '74 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 09:35:07 -0700
  ...He said they sprayed the outside surface of the cap with mold release (silicon spray will do I think) and then made a partial...
• Re: Distributor cap on '88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 19:34:31 -0400
  In a message dated 97-08-26 09:00:37 EDT, jhz@APLEXUS.JHUAPL.EDU writes: << They replaced the distributor cap (which had not...
• Captains's chairs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 19 May 2012 21:12:26 -0700
  I got some captain's chairs from a '88 and put them in. I love these seats. So they are grey and my camper...
• Re: front wheel grease cap removal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:52:24 -0400
  ...Rest the peen against the hub with the claw behind the grease cap's lip and lever the handle. Works like a charm. Mike
• SA alloy center caps
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:46:19 -0700
  Just obtained some used South African alloys, but they are missing their center caps. Anyone have any for sale, or know where to score...
• PIC of vent cap
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 20:57:21 EDT
  Attached is a pic of the vent cape i made using a duct cover from home depot , SS footman loops and velcro wire ties...
• FS: vanagon capt. chairs w/ adjustable armrests, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 20:45:00 EST
  ...pair of grey velour vanagon capt. chairs (aka front seats) from a '90 GL vanagon. have adjustable armrests, fit all vanagons. will ship. p...
• Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 09:02:34 -0600
  ...Could somebody tell me the transmission capacity? Thanks, -jspeer
• SA alloy center caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:10:30 EDT
  A while back there was discussion of a group purchase of the correct center caps for the SA alloy carat2 wheels. Anyone have an...
• vanagon NON locking gas cap FS.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 12:34:29 EDT
  non-locking gas cap for sale.. fits all vanagons.. black plastic finish. good for folks living in areas where you cant pump your own...
• FS: grey adjustable armrests for capt. chairs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:12:21 EDT
  ...grey adjustable armrests for '87 up vanagon capt. chairs. $35 ea, clean, and in great shape chris
• End caps
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:49:58 -0400
  Just recently purchased new end caps , the "Hardware" is nothing more than a little shim that seemed not necessary and a simple mushroom head...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:34:26 -0600
  ...black rubber gasket for the cap. > I wouldn't even know if Bentley shows it. > > sealing of that cap is not critical or seriously...
• Re: off topic, radio in SAFE mode - help needed
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sat, 22 Sep 2001 10:15:48 -0400
  ...DON'T > FORGET>>>Campers on Cape Cod...next weekend! > > Thanks in advance, > > John & Wendy > Cape Cod, MA > > '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" > '98 Passat "The...
• Re: Gas cap key photo
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:53:17 -0800
  ...Gas cap key photo > > Is it possible for anyone to take a photo of their gas cap > key next to a > ruler and email...
• Re: Gas Caps???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 00:04:58 -0400
  >So harmon seaver says: >> >> Does anyone know of a source for locking gas caps for a '73 bus? >> The locking gas cap for the...
• Re: Buying a 91' Multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 18:03:29 EDT
  ...the rails are the same. "captains chairs" is just another slang term for vanagon front seats with armrests. chris
• Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Jun 2003 to 6 Jun 2003 - Special issue (#2003-586)
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 07:50:37 -0700
  Fred, I am sure these caps are rare, but do you sell many at this price? gary Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 08:10...
• RE: Splittie gas cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 10:56:39 -0700
  Lee, I don't know for sure, but I think that your older bus expects the gas cap to include a vent. I am...
• Actual or Theoretical Vanagon Trailer Hauling Capacity
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 08:58:23 -0500
  ...Just considering the Vanagon differential, and the auto tranny and manual tranny (I have one of each), are our Vanagons capable of pulling such...
• Re: WTB - Drain cap for Westy fresh water tank
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:15:44 -0500
  I took my fresh water cap off, & set it in a safe place where it would be handy, & where I would have it at...
• Cooling System Results - Interpretations anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:20:44 -0500
  ...Coolant tank cap - appears not to be functioning. I can both blow into the cap and suck through the cap. There doesn't seem...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - John T
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:41:58 -0400
  ...Did you end up replacing that defective cap with the same style (with the pressure relief lever), or did you replace it with something...
• Re: Broken key in gas cap!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 07:19:21 -0500
  ...The screw driver allowed enough purchase to twist the cap and remove. Thawed the cap inside the van (I love these waterboxers with their...
• Re: good news, I think
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:51:35 -0330
  new distributor cap, cleaned the spark plugs, and I'm not sure what else. The bill is all full of cryptic abbreviations! It says...
• Any market for Westy water tank caps?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:48:11 -0500
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>I have just found a very small lock that may be useful in a reproduction cap for the...
• Re: Blue pressure cap, 1 valve or 2?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:17:34 -0400
  ...Blue pressure cap, 1 valve or 2? 2.1 wbx. Cap that's on there now has one valve in the center. I picked...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:54:03 -0700
  ...Is there an aftermarket alternative? > I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking one; the idea of losing a gas cap > key and...
• 71 Van gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Clark and Annette Johnston
  Sun, 3 May 1998 23:18:26 -0600
  Looking for a gas cap for a '71 Van. The original disappeared on Halloween night last fall. Tried the auto recycles, parts stores and...
• FS: blue or grey vanagon capt. chairs w/ armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:13:08 EDT
  i have some blue vanagon capt. chairs with armrests, and i have some grey vanagon capt chairs w/ armrests. these will fit all vanagons...
• Wheel and caps
  Historical mailing list - Kerry Wilson
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 09:36:54 -0500
  ...I'm looking for a center cap for a CV-900 wheel. Would also like to have one spare wheel if anyone out there...