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• Re: Skylight Bug Screen
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 14 May 1997 16:08:16 -0400
  ...Just remember to put the loop side on the ceiling and the hook side on the screen. Wendy & John '85 Westy, "S-CAPE" ---------- > From...
• Re: Replacing pop top bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:04:46 -0400
  My wife Anne did a very nice job patching a few large slits in our pop top screen. We found some screen material that...
• Re: program for EKTA on small screens?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 12:22:09 -0400
  > I have been told that the EKTA needs a screen resolution of 1280 > x 1024 in order to work. > Unfortunately, the maximum screen setting...
• Floppy vent window
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:19:57 -0400
  I also had floppy vent windows, and after learning from the digest that there is a screw you could tighten to fix the problem...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:20:46 GMT
  ...With the exception of the head dimensions, a Type AB sheet metal screw in Europe is the same (thread) as the type AB screw...
• Re: Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 18:30:01 -0500
  You want this quality replacement screen. But your zipper must also sill be in good shape for it to work. Mine came out great...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:17:36 -0400
  ...I presume you're talking about the single-switch arrangement, and the screw you're talking about is (used to be?) a small hex...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 17:37:00 -0600
  ...I'm afraid that anything any more secure would make it imposible to remove the retainer screw to service the lock. Also, the screw...
• Re: FS: 1983 Westy Project for $350
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:15:15 -0400
  > not in the last 6 months since scrap metal has skyrocketed. > the scrapyard near me pays the highest in the area. a guy >i...
• Two questions, sliding window screen, sliding door weatherstripping
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:39:23 -0400
  Hi all, Is there a source for the screens for the passenger side sliding door window screen for an '87 Westy? Regarding the weatherstripping...
• keeping critters out--fastening screen to/in the heater box itself?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:05:24 -0500
  Has anyone put the screening on the heater box itself? I was thinking I could put screen across all the intakes, I guess fasten...
• Re: Weekender package uncomfort
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 23 May 1997 16:56:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Rain in the Badlands makes for a >muggy night, and since we don't have screens on the windows, we can't open >without...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:02:59 -0600
  > Don't forget the two screws in each side of the stove unit. That was what (literally) was screwing me up.... ;-) Thanks Stacy and...
• good vanagon scrapyards that ship?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 15:32:29 -0400
  Hi, I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for scrapyards (anywhere in the country) that have an unusually large selection of vans? (Looking...
• afm air screw question?
  Historical mailing list - milford
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:35:42 -0800
  Does anybody know how the air mixture screw in the afm rotates? Which way equals richer or leaner? Hope somebody can take a moment...
• Vanagon screensaver?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 13:32:52 -0500
  Hi All, Is the screenavaer still up & running? Up at my job,I cant get it to open up? Could someone send it to...
• Re: Screens and Velcro was Zipper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 22:22:42 -0700
  The front screen and covering flap on the '90 and '91 Westies is one straight zipper across the top, Velcro on the two sides...
• Re: van sputters upon acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:47:38 UT
  ...This should happen at just .002-.004in gap at the throttle stop screw. (DON'T ADJUST THE THROTTLE STOP SCREW! That will really screw...
• Re: F/ engine swap candidates found at local scrapyard
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:32:20 -0800
  ...I cannot imagine that their worth as scrap is more than thier worth as parts for any of the historical Warbird restoration groups, or...
• Re: TBD sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 13:17:29 EDT
  I have sliding door screen kits available on my web site at http://EuroCampers.com List member price is $110 including shipping. These will...
• 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: Sliding Door Screen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:42:19 -0500
  Or, you can make your own sliding door screen, as I did. See my website for pics and details. Roy Olynick '87 VW Westfalia...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:10:59 -0400
  ...You could use a couple of "security" screws, like those you see on the public restroom hardware -- screw in but can't unscrew. Or...
• Rear side marker light nut?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:03:11 -0500
  Hi all, Does anybody know where I can find the nuts for the rear side marker lights? I was replacing the screws on them...
• Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:12:30 -0800
  I found this little screwdriver to be very useful: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-TEK4-4-Volt-Screwdriver-HP53LK/202351930 Use a new...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:54:40 -0400
  ...Maybe a tightly bent blade of a common screwdriver? Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > the lower grill has 4-6 screws that thread...
• Re: Load screeching sound from leaving lights on?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:15:55 -0600
  ...Slipping belts "sing" and their music is commonly decoded by humans as screeching. John
• Mosquito Screen & Power Solarvent Photos Available
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 11:08:19 -0700
  Volks, many have requested photos of my home made sliding mosquito screen & also the installation of my West Marine Power Solarvent. I have digital...
• Re: GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 12:07:35 -0700
  AAnd he only screwed those who wanted to get screwed! Steven Johnson wrote: > > Yeah, but at least you'd have a petty good idea...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 19:38:08 -0700
  ...You could get by without a sample screw if you had a CAD drawing of the screw. Let me know if I can help...
• Lower grille fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:00:28 -0400
  ...Well, during the summer I bought a couple of the new fasteners as well as a couple of the OEM screws. I then pushed...
• Re: Windshield Sunscreens
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:38:23 -0700
  ...I made a screen for the front window and individual screens for the cabin windows and the rear window. I put two suction cups...
• Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
  ...the idle still hanging high about 1500 rpm *(with the idle screw closed all the way down)* I was temped to replace the Idle...
• Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:57 -0700
  I am going to have metric stainless steel sheet meal screws coated with black oxide finish. This is for attaching the lower grill to...
• Re: Westy Hatch Screen
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 16:51:49 -0400
  > I have ordered a screen for the rear hatch. I am getting it made at a local > sporting goods/camping/hiking/ etc. outlet called...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:33:21 -0400
  Be careful to use a screwdriver that fits in the track and doesn't nick the edges. If you don't the slides will...
• Microfiche reading
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:24:53 -0800
  ...Reading Microfiche- Greetings Volks- For those folks who are interested in the ScreenScan System for reading microfiche- http://www.screenscan.com for techincal specs...
• Microfiche reading
  Historical mailing list - louiZe christensen
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 19:08:50 -0500
  ...Reading Microfiche- Greetings Volks- For those folks who are interested in the ScreenScan System for reading microfiche- http://www.screenscan.com for techincal specs...
• screwed by auto insurance co
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 04:03:00 EDT
  ...http://screwedbyinsurance.com pretty interesting stuff you'd never imagine... chris [text/html]
• Re: Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:25:11 -0400
  Go to any hobby shop (RC Car, plane & stuff) They will have everything you need, especially small metric screws lol, Ben http://www3.sympatico...
• Re: Guard Panel Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 23:37:39 EST
  after you remove the screws, the panel slides up ^ . A PITA when you are trying not to scrach any thing. Good luck. Jim Morgan...
• Pop-top screen replacement
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:19:52 -0400
  I would like to replace my pop-top screen. Can someone please advise if there are ways to do this without removing the whole...
• WTB: rear mosquito screen
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 20:58:23 -0500
  Looking to buy a mosquito screen for the rear hatch for an 84 Westfalia (for a friend). Must be in good condition, brown preferred...
• rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:24:45 -0400
  All, Any advice or tricks for un-sticking rusted caliper bleed screws? I'm leary of heating them much with a propane torch. Thanksomuch...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:12:59 -0400
  ...said, you could just do what ASI/Riviera and Country Homes Campers did..and screw a metal framed screen to the outside of the...
• Screensavers for vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 18:06:08 -0800
  ...As a gift to the vanagon community, I want to make a screensaver made up of our vehicles. I have software the creates a...
• Re: Can't Get the Screws Back In
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 20:59:32 -0800
  You are right but only for the top grill and those are slotted screws. For the bottom, remove the philips screws entirely. You may...
• Re: Ideas for Replacing POP UP Screen
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 21:45:13 -0700
  My '85 just has a window with mosquito screen in the front of the pop top. Never saw what Harald's talking about? mike...
• Re: Driver and Passenger door window screens - 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:14:34 -0700
  ...I first saw them on Roger Van Till's most excellent Westy. > >Pix and a how to: >http://www.vanagonauts.com/Front_Door_Screens174...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:54:54 -0500
  After fiddling with it for a while, I found I had a Craftsman screwdriver with serrations going across rhe flat face. The clip would...
• '84 Westy Pop-Top Tent Screen Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 02 Nov 1996 18:16:23 -0500
  ...Hanlon * EMC.Ver #2.3 ] -- Listees, Has anyone had any experience replacing the screen on the front of the Westy tent? It is the...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:58:47 -0600
  > > I've heard of people losing the handle because it's only held in > place by that > one screw and it loosens over time...
• Re: squeaky side window
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:34:19 -0400
  At 11:29 PM 6/8/2002, Data Services wrote: >The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like >a...
• Re: sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:08:48 -0500
  There is a near impossible screw in there. A 90 degree screwdriver will go in there, it's a straight slot type screw. Get...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 23:27:27 EDT
  ...I guess I should have said a wedge style, screw holding screwdriver. ?Como se dice en Espanol "Smart ass"? Georgie Boy
• Re: sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 18:04:05 -0700
  Jenny,,, if you want to go the cheap way but not so 'finished' just buy some screen at Home Depot or some such hardware...
• Re: Track Screen for Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Wed, 22 May 2013 16:42:20 -0400
  ...Go to Eurocampers and get their screens. Much better quality and you will never have to think about your screens ever again. > > Sent from...
• Re: Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 11:26:37 -0800
  At 1:58 PM 11/14/98, The Bus Depot wrote: >> How are the stock VW screens mounted? Are they clipped or >> screwed to...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 14:56:38 EST
  ...the adjustable wrench and gave the screwdriver a twist..broke lose just like that Kicked the screwdrver out and turned it out with my...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:18:51 -0800
  It would be nice if repaired screens could be put on the inside, rather than the outside as original. The white screen, mounted on...