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• Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - Karena Prater
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:58:44 -0700
  ...again, Karena Mike Collum wrote: >BusDepot shows 2 water tank drain caps depending on year of the Westy. > >Up to part of '87 (have...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:17:08 -0500
  ...All my '84s and my '85 utilize gas caps with keys separate from the ignition key. I have an ignition key and the gas...
• More 2.1L coolant sys woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:13:16 -0500
  ...methinks the over-pressure could be a problem due to flakey coolant tank caps, but hey, I got three and even if I swap...
• Van-Again Spring Cleaning Sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 9 May 2003 07:40:14 -0400
  ...Eurovan 15" hub caps- $25 each These caps will fit on any 15" rim. They are VW and have the VW emblem in the...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:19:50 -0800
  ...Clean my Dusty Caps What can I use to get the brake dust off my plastic hubcaps on my 91GL? I've tried brake...
• Re: 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 9 Oct 1997 16:11:33 -0400
  ...NO!!!! the cheezy JC whipme custom look has spread from stoopid beetles to the Vanagons!!!! watch out for those flourescent pink distributor caps!!!! ;<) chris
• Alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:46:57 -0400
  ...They fit all Vanagons and they are complete with the special lug nuts and bolts and the small hub caps. A set of five...
• Fwd: My list of the worst-ever car names (for cars sold in the U.S.):
  Historical mailing list - Jim Heissenbuttel
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:22:12 -0800
  ...When I found that they had a model called "MasterAce" (notice proper use of caps) I about flipped. Obviously nobody did their brand and...
• Floor Duct
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:49:02 -0700
  ...floor of me '82 Manual, Diesel, Westy? I see two plastic caps/bolt heads. When I pry them up, nothing snaps loose and I...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 1 May 2012 05:08:43 -0400
  ...As for the centre caps, I have them new, see my <www.frankcondelli.com/sales.htm> webpage. Studs and bolts in good chrome finish...
• halogen wisdom please
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 15 Jan 97 22:41:14 EST
  ...It needs 28,000 volts to strike the arc in the capsule. The capsule is only 35W but the driving lamp version has a...
• Re: diesel rods weights
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Fri, 27 Dec 2002 19:51:20 -0800
  Brad, On gasoline engine VW rods, the numbers are to make sure you keep the rod caps matched up with the other part of...
• Re: Update on Cracked Heads
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:29:28 -0500
  ...I very, very rarely type messages in ALL CAPS. This was a worthy exception to that rule. Happy Trails, Greg Potts www.pottsfamily.ca...
• Re: Extra Gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 20:49:04 -0400 (AST)
  ...Just drop the spare, and flip tire over if needed, then put the can in on its side, caps tighly closed. A bungee cord...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:35:16 -0700
  ...On 11/13/02 6:58 PM, "Joseph Fortino" <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET> wrote: > smog check now checks gas caps for pressure? total weirdness if...
• Re: Subject: 1990 Vanagon Syncro Westfalia Adventure Wagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:53:26 -0600
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > dprovinijr@HA-PA.com writes: > > By the looks of the bumpers with the end caps, wouldn't that be an 86...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:47:48 -0400
  ...I think they'd be a good, possibly low cost, alternative to the > cheapo > hub caps installed by PO. > > Brendan Slevin > Roastmaster > BELLATAZZA > tel...
• Re: unexplained power loss - help! & My EB Breakdown
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:38:25 -0400
  ...For those wondering, the old style distributor caps and coils do not have the post inside which the wire connectors fit over for positive...
• Re: vanagon syndrome-- need capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 12:45:15 -0400
  ...I have some of these caps, 2 for $3 delivered. Before you do this however, make sure your wiring harness is in good shape...
• Copy of: Re: Wanted - 5 spoke alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  08 Nov 96 00:57:44 EST
  ...used, depending on the condition - the "give" if they have all the lug nuts/bolts and center caps, and come mounted on tires. chris
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:28:07 EST
  ...117,000 miles, original everything, except for water pumps (4!) and normal maintenance items, (spark plugs, plug wires, caps/rotors, accessory drive belts, filters...
• Re: Need moulded front bumper for an 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 06:58:39 -0400
  I have a ding-free, rust-free chrome bumper from a 1987 Westy for $75 w/ two end caps. I just shipped the rear...
• for sale: white doors complete!! , grey velour door panels, Carat door spkrs & more!!!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:58:56 -0500
  ...front grill from an 85' Vanagon------make offer (4) OEM hub caps for 85 Vanagon----make offer more items to come as I clear...
• Re: Audi Alloys, Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:51:23 EST
  ...Was wondering also if these are the rims that list members have been talking about with regards to the center caps (archives). I sort...
• FS 5 OEM Alloys with Michelin LTX Tires
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:45:07 -0700
  I have a set of five vanagon factory alloys with center caps, four of which have nearly new Michelin 195/75/14 LTX M...
• FS-associated vanagon goodies, Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 16:01:07 -0800
  ...Some end caps as well. windshield, rear hatch glass. one side window dash and 84 guage cluster (with clock, brown) one black, one brown...
• Re: Steering Rack Hydraulic Fitting Size?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:59:40 -0500
  ...I'd like to put some metal caps > over the hydraulic fittings on the power steering rack until the > system is complete. Can anyone...
• Re: Coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Oct 2015 13:53:11 -0400
  ...After many experiences with bad caps, including new ones, I continue to look for a solution. I hope to retain a tank that is...
• Re: model year differences?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 09:48:17 -0700
  ...Also you had to watch distributor caps and rotors. The german shipped with the german distrib but the mexican could ship with either the...
• Re: Rent/Borrow a vanagon for a few weeks?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 10 May 2017 11:29:31 -0500
  ...Economy cars maybe $30 a day with no mileage caps. Abel. On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai...
• Re: Removing alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:33:49 -0800
  ...scott turbovans On 2/15/2013 5:01 PM, David M wrote: > Anyone know how to remove the little silver center caps from a...
• tips and tricks for brake caliper reassembly with rubber dust boot
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:19:16 -0400
  ...On my 1986 Weekender with Girling front calipers, I've broken two rubber dust boots (aka dust caps) trying to get the front right...
• Re: No coolant traffic
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:52:19 -0800
  I have had a 25% failure rate with brand new blue caps over the years. I now only use the black ones. Don't...
• Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:39:56 +0200
  ...I can see the bumper end caps (small bumpers) in the mirrors, that gives me plenty to guide the van after. When I have...
• Re: Sunburst Alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 11:01:20 EST
  ...I am selling them for $180 each with caps. This is a List member price only. The people that ordered earlier got really sweet...
• Re: roof rack for 84 Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:38:05 -0400
  ...I'm just going to go for it and find out --- lots of >racks are drilled into lots of fibreglass truck caps ---- carrying more...
• Re: Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:57:03 -0700
  In the plastic water pipe section of your local hardware store [FLHS?] there are plastic caps that fit quite well. Mike On 7/3...
• Re: Easy vanagon repairs, yes it can happen-CLOCK
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 06:51:01 -0700
  ...Radio Shack aluminum caps ought to do, and even if you buy 2 100s and 2 1000s, it's still probably $5 or less...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:13:27 -0500
  ...32 pieces, with 4, M8 Carriage bolts ( w/ washers and nylon insert lock nuts ) that fit the end caps. Heads painted POR15 black. 4...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:24:58 -0800
  ...Clean my Dusty Caps One of the better, and less labor intensive ways is to use the good ole dishwasher, if your house is...
• Re: 88 Westy FS mystery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:29:16 -0700
  ...Besides, the phone number in the Ebay ad is the same as the |Craig's List ad, as is the ALL CAPS STYLE and...
• SA Metal bumpers, wasRe: Front Black Metal Bumper .. Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:17:28 EST
  ...For those who have not seen them, the South African bumpers have no plastic end caps like the US bumbers. Instead, I think, the...
• Re: Has anyone ever seen alloy wheels like this? Ben? anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 08:25:39 EST
  ...the center caps are dark grey too. this is not a custom job - it came this way from the factory.. >> sounds like a custom...
• Westy stove adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 18:08:29 -0700
  ...The burner caps are clean as are the tubes underneath and in the front. The knob fits properly and the shaft is tight. I...
• Re: Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 14 May 2003 12:38:15 -0400
  On Wed, 14 May 2003, Jeffrey Earl wrote: > Lots of other cool little widgets: thick rubber > washers for mounting the fiberglass luggage rack to...
• Re: No Copper Crush Gasket?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 22:11:01 EST
  ...Is this an OEM plug? It is absolutely the opposite of what is in the Manual. >> I guess you had a socket head capscrew...
• Grills and Center Caps
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Thu, 8 Sep 2005 09:25:57 -0600
  Good Morning Listers, I have a good upper grill from my 1987 Syncro that needs to leave my garage. I need a stock-type...
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:44 -0700
  ...anything!!! ive gotten vehicle back from the shop before with >filler caps left off, wires left disconnected, you name it, major mechanic >f*ckups...
• Re: ID Buzz
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:10:25 -0700
  ...Cars are now a safety capsule. That missing room is so that people inside are safe. > > This is a good observation. > > I love my...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 12:56:17 -0700
  ...Buy a set > that is tall enough as you want the grease caps on the hubs to fit under > the plastic wheel covers. If...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:52:21 -0400
  ...However currently available (OEM German) replacement 2WD gas caps come with a small key as on your '91. Maybe VW changed it late in...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:44:01 EDT
  ...service - bent or broken curb feelers - neon under-van lights - beer caps stuck on radio knobs - red-rag gas cap - any and all bailing...
• FS: Porsche Alloys and adapters
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 17:52:07 -0800
  ...4 Factory alloys 14" x 6" with original caps $250 set 2 fake alloys 15" x 6" with 195-50R15 tires (like new) $150...
• Re: Cloudy headlight glass?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 17:43:43 -0400
  ...If halogen, there's an internal capsule that contains the pressurised gas so the halogen cycle works. In 1936 they were an enormous improvement...
• New Wheel - New Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 17:48:56 -0700
  ...The wheels should be here in about 6 weeks and the price is expected to be ~$120/wheel, which include the center caps, lug...
• Re: automatic transmission slippage
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:40:33 EDT
  ...never ASSume anything!!! ive gotten vehicle back from the shop before with filler caps left off, wires left disconnected, you name it, major mechanic...
• Re: Reasonable cost alloy wheel option
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:05:19 +0000
  Nice option.I recommend anyone going this option (a wheel with plastic caps) by a entire extra set of caps with the wheel purchase...
• Re: AW: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 00:16:50 EST
  ...The center caps in the rims say Ronal and the wheels look perfect on the car. See ya. Michael 87syncro 87 quattro
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:08:14 -0300
  ...I sanded it, painted with anti-rust black paint, found the side caps from another junker. To go backwards from plastic to metal you...
• Re: tune-up 20 ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 13 Nov 2003 21:37:36 EST
  ...high point.Caps ,rotors,condensors we change at 15-20 thou. or if burned we change sooner . Wires should be changed at 20 thou...