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• WTB: Westy service covers
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:58:43 -0800
  ...incomplete service covers (the water port has a flap of duct tape covering it). Does anyone have any good used ones available for purchase...
• Re: dash lights out when stereo not grounded?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 22:28:10 -0500
  ...What do you think? Thanks, Wes Dennis Haynes wrote: > Your tape deck needs to have it's own ground. Is there a dash connected...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:40:06 -0700
  ...Take a piece of teflon tape a bit longer than the crack and smear some PVC cement on one side of the tape. Position...
• Re: [WetWesties] H3 Bulb(s) Factory Flaw? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:36:05 -0700
  So electrical "Liquid Tape" won't hold up over the long term? I originally insulated the connector as I'd assumed it somehow got...
• Power window switch frame replacement, '91 GL.
  Historical mailing list - T-rev Reynolds
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:21:54 -0600
  ...My plastic power window switch frames were broken and the switches just used to hang by their wires until I taped them up with...
• Re: what's in your CD/Tape player
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 21:58:04 -0800
  ...what's in your CD/Tape player > > I must be getting old... > > CCR- best of CCR > > Meatloaf- Bat out of Hell, Midnight at the...
• Re: Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:33:30 -0700
  ...On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:29:31 -0400, Kim Brennan wrote: > The NEW one is held on only with double sided foam tape...
• FS: VW dealership videotapes for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Feng
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 18:15:20 -0400
  ...The other is a videotape describing Volkswagen's mobility access program which was about modifying Vanagons for the handicapped. $20obo for each tape plus...
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  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 15:36:25 -0700
  ...Tape is level with oil pan as is the builders level. > > Input shaft is cut! > > Thanks again! > > Neil. > > On 10/2/17, vw_van...
• Re: ripped canvas in pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 17:28:07 EST
  ...When I have a tear in my sails, I use a special mending tape for sails. it can be purchased at any marine store...
• Re: TIICO VIDEO TAPE / CD NEEDED!!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:59:18 -0600
  ...Cory '90 Syncro Westfalia > Good afternoon, > I have been trying to get ahold of a copy of the Tiico > conversion tape that John Koloski...
• Re: Car Stereo Fit (dimensions)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Wed, 25 May 2005 20:55:15 -0400
  ...any distance on the interstate! My 1984 tape deck had gotten a habit of eviscerating tapes and spitting out the ribbon. best, Robert H...
• FW: Air recirculate
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:19:16 -0500
  ...A "Rube Goldberg" solution was to duct tape off the air intake behind the grill. It worked fine and even reduced the cabin air...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 11:38:17 -0500
  ...UVIC.CA> > writes: > >> my dozy advice is to not use Teflon tape in gas connections, but > >> rather use > >> the stuff in a tube...too...
• Re: Lid Clearance
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:47:10 EST
  ...Use water sparingly unless you duck proof your upholstery with aquackduct tape and plastic sheeting. << Use some of that duck tape or goose tape...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:11:37 -0500
  ...Wherever you >> > have a chip, tape over it gently from the front with clear tape. The >> > tape will conform to the curve of the...
• Re: What's in your tape deck?
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:28:06 -0500
  ...Remain In Light I happen to remember that the tape player contains Social Distortion's Somewhere Between Hevean and Hell. George/ATL '89 Westy...
• Re: Upper ball joints - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 12:39:56 EDT
  ...correct torque properly seat the balljoint? It is a tapered joint, and when the tapered joint is clean and free from burrs, it should...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:54:53 -0700
  ...One difference, I used rare earth magnets duct taped in place to hold my insulating blankets. That works great BUT the tape turns gooey...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 13:38:42 -0600
  On Jun 8, 2011, at 1:08 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > So you are saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape...
• FS: Original Radio & Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 09:42:20 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251 035...
• Re: TDI in the Paris-Dakar Rally?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Hosage
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 18:18:05 EST
  I have it taped and planned on watching it tonight. I have been watching it and he has been doing pretty well. You can...
• Re: Question (little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:51:33 -0800
  Why not do what Ken Wilford does and use tape that says VANAGAIN on it... Ron??? Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting...
• Re: green Friday
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 23:36:28 -0700
  ...Roger, but if I died, who would remove the tape from the bottom of the cat's feet? You're a cruel, cruel man...
• Fwd: Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:48:16 -0800
  ...Sounds like a job for DUCT TAPE!! Happy holiday Friday, all.
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:23:08 EST
  folks i used paint thinner/mineral spirits. works well, doesnt hurt paint. thanks to everyone for all the input and ideas... best idea i...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 00:49:59 -0700
  ...Aluminum tape; painted with undercoating; 4 years ago that key has to be petrified by now or it will soon be coming out as...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:16:28 -0700
  ...I just so happen to have a few rolls of 3M tape in the garage :) If I did go nutty and start drilling holes...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 May 2010 21:22:41 -0700
  ...I keep the tape roll wrapped in a piece of aluminum foil to keep it preserved and workable amongst my tools in my 'beater...
• Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:20:35 -0400
  ...I found that if I taped them tight with electrical tape and put the extra inside it made a tight fix and they stopped...
• Re: whistling when the heat is on???
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 17:40:03 -0500
  ...So...I duct taped both openings, fully expecting to rip the tape off come winter. That was around four years back and I haven...
• Re: Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:28:33 -0600
  ...After a few days the duct tape seems to start curling and sliding from one edge...probably because of my body heat and movement...
• Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:29:49 -0700
  Hey guys, has any of you ever unscrewed the filler valve from your tank to replace the sealing tape? Last night i finally burned...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 May 2010 06:50:54 -0700
  ...Rescue Tape Sources Also available from Duluth Trading, that's where I got mine originally. Also watch for a short infomercial that sells IIRC...
• FS: original radio & speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:48:51 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• FS: original radio & speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:30:15 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• Sale: original radio & speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:55:48 -0700
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• FS: original radio & speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:55:25 -0700
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• 87 westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 13:32:18 -0400
  ...Columbus Ohio Full west set-up with AC, fridge, sink, etc. Tape deck, Runs well, body/underbody have no signifcant rust problems. 120,000...
• Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:25:34 -0400
  ...I *knew* this would be a good friday topic. :-) At 11:40 PM 8/27/2004 -0700, LOREN BUSCH wrote: >RE Transparent Duct Tape...
• Re: Performance...any ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:02:08 EDT
  The manufacturers of various header tapes and wraps all warn that their products will shorten the life of the headers. No matter how well...
• Re: AND THE WINNER IS [WAS: 85 GL No Spark/Start]
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:40:43 -0700
  ...I'll try to put some electrical tape on it unless someone has a better > temporary fix. The area is not a real easy...
• Re: Sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 19:46:42 -0500
  I always carry rescue tape, too. It works for hoses and such. but I don't think it would be of much use for...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan FML
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:29:19 -0800
  ...I followed the torque recommendation > to tighten the plug and it still dripped out like nuts where the tapered > end meets the oil pan...
• Re: A/C drip
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:01:14 -0500
  ...Halfway through it, I pulled the heater cover, bought some file cards and duct tape at a drugstore, and taped the cards over the...
• Re: Friday: Joel Walker Inspired Rhyme
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 01:02:22 -0500
  ...And if duct tape you choose, Then the Fates you must schmooze And be hopeful they like you a lot. For the Things-that...
• Re: Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Thu, 3 May 2012 16:13:24 -0400
  ...I am in the same boat as John and others and have to keep the body together even if it is with tape!!!. So...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:25:03 -0500
  Double sided tape is a good solution. Remember, no matter how you get Carried away with your own needs, in 25 years the world...
• Re: wasserboxer cold weather prep
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Sep 95 14:26:23 PDT
  ...The engine was running cold so I used Duct Tape to cover seven of the nine holes in the grilles at the air intakes...
• E-Code Boots
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:18:49 -0800
  ...I cut a small hole in the inner tube top for the wires, which I sealed with goop, and then taped over it with...
• Re: Cassette deck woes
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:53:48 -0400
  ...My casette deck (the original Blaupunkt in my 84 Westy) seems to jam on auto reverse when I put a tape in. Sort of...
• Ever replace the gasket in the big sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 18:36:37 -0700
  ...Before I tape the seam up, I'd like to try replacing the gasket. I bought replacement gasket material from a dealer. What adhesive...
• FS: original radio and speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:20:57 -0700
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 OBO, plus postage 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 09:12:32 -0600
  ...gloves, spare > bulbs and fan belt, small roll of quality duct tape etc > So . . . to what other uses have Westy owners used that space...
• Re: BurningVan (the real thing)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 20:10:03 -0800
  ...And with the Crime Scene tape I'm going to suspect arson of some sort. I could well be wrong on this....
• Re: rust between rear panels, 91 gl camper
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 8 May 2000 00:13:30 -0500
  ...IMMEDIATELY, remove tape. Wipe off any excess along the tape edge, - you don't want an edge of seam sealer there - just in the...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:46:04 +0100
  ...I also took the precaution of taping all the seams with metal foil tape (not duct tape) to keep the gooey stuff away from...
• Re: westy table wiggle
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 21:11:08 -0500
  Karen, I took some of that 3M abrasive tape that you use on stair treads. I stuck it on the upright tube of the...
• Re: Oh fudge -- canvas zipper damaged
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 21 May 2005 12:05:58 -0700
  ...duct tape. B(&S) '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc' SoCal On Fri, 20 May 2005 12:21:14 -0700, you wrote: >Aw, man. I have...
• Re: Poptop Screen repair/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 7 Jun 2001 22:32:57 -0500
  ...Sew double folded bias tape (available at any dry goods store) around the entire perimeter of the replacement screen. The tape comes in 3...