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• Dryer Valve ....A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Tim Gardner
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:21:32 EDT
  Hi, I recently found out about the dryer vavle and was wondering if anyone knows it they are syncro specific or not? How much...
• Looking for metal fasteners HELP.... (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 13 May 1999 14:39:29 -0400
  ...Problem w/ drywall anchors is they start expanding about 1/4 inch down the shaft assuming that they're in drywall that is much...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:18:11 -0800
  Hi Miguel, I see the dry time for JB is 4 to 6 hours? 15 hours to Use time. >>>DRYING: Allow 4-6 hours...
• Where is the Receiver/Dryer on a 85 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:22:58 -0400
  Does anyone know where the Receiver/Dryer is located on a 1985 VW Vanagon? The Bentley shows the 86' has it under the rear...
• Re: FW: end of camping season????
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 08:30:05 -0700
  We dry our ski boot linings, etc., by piling them in front of the rear heater. A short drive somewhere with the heater on...
• Re: washing and drying
  Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 10:47:55 +1000
  ...a quick spin up and down a freeway and let God dry it for me.......... David '90 Transporter --- Move to a better address --- + today...
• Re: after market AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:26:37 -0700
  ...Mike I converted my 86 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon over to the r134a by installing a new dryer, filter, compressor oil total cost...
• Re: window whistling solution
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:25:44 -0800
  ...Let dry. I SAID let dry. After drying, then open window and peel Gladwrap away from silicone... Tell me that I'm the man...
• "Dry Bag" for westy luggage area
  Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 21:27:58 EDT
  Would any one know where to locate a luggage vendor who sells dry bags like those often seen on the westy and more often...
• Re: Alcohol + the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 22:35:03 -0600
  ...Bob Stevens ...........way dry > Lessons learned: > - don't drink and drive (duh I know) > - wear your seatbelt > - luck catches up with you, even in...
• Re: Compression test on 1982 aircooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:02:08 -0400
  ...So before pulling the engine I did a compression check on all the cylinders, hot and cold, wet and dry wet meaning I added...
• Re: I'm back . . .
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 20:17:05 -0500
  Absolutely dry heat can kill. Lived in NM for a while. Didn't take long to realize I had better take a water bottle...
• "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:12:13 EST
  ...Noticed a "dry" sound when simply driving,; its not constant but becomes louder when applying brakes. Going to inspect the entire wheel assembly today...
• Re: Freon!
  Historical mailing list - David Snyder
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 22:02:17 -0700
  ...If you don't have pressure, remove the dryer and replace it with a new one. Don't leave the new dryer open long...
• Re: Why AGM batts don't last as long as they should
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:29:08 -0500
  ...Very well made, long lasting, dry cell batteries. Their original application was for marine vehicles (hence the dry cell). Also, because of the dry...
• Re: Carrying a washer in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 17:00:32 -0700
  ...Carrying a washer in a Westy > I slid in a gas dryer from the back. The dryer was on its side. Close fit, > but...
• Re: Cleaning the tail light too.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:52:40 -0600
  I thought that was what air dryers were for: Drying Parts Starting Charcoal Fires Strectching the plastic Westy table trim before you re-glued...
• Re: Cleaning Matress Covers
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 00:18:41 -0500
  ...John, Dry clean is best, but it has smell for awhile of fluid. Wash in cold water, using 1/4 cup Tide,1/4...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:15:17 -0400
  ...it hurts like hell as it removes > several layers of hair and skin as it comes off, but it CAN be removed. > >Drywall screws...
• Re: Lubing Seals
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Wed, 9 Jun 1999 06:36:27 EDT
  ...Seals generally should go in dry, and into a dry case hole. A long time ago, in a shop far, far away (sorry) I...
• Re: New pop top canvas care?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 23 May 2011 15:31:25 -0400
  ...best advice I can give is to keep it dry before folding or dry very shortly thereafter, keep your pop-top seals in check...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:57:28 -0400
  ...When I lived in a dry climate I used >a swamp cooler instead of AC and liked it much better. A little moisture In...
• running rough in dry hot weather
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 17:17:05 -0800
  ...Could this be due to very dry hot weather? Or is there something else I should be checking? This issue is very irritating as...
• Re: WESTY TENTS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 21:20:46 -0600 (CST)
  ...In the event you cannot dry it immediately, dry it out as soon as possible. Air-drying is best, away from any source of...
• Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 17:18:04 -0700
  ...Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate | |I live in the pacific northwest where it is not uncommon to see moss |growing...
• Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:50:26 -0500
  ...BTW Don, the reason for the name "dry rot" is simply because it occurs without the wood affected being exposed to wet conditions (humidity...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 21:37:07 -0500 (CDT)
  >the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the key in them. They >work fine, just don't feel smooth. What...
• Re: Rear Cushion Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 10:55:12 -0500
  Carefully remove the slip cover and have it dry cleaned. That is the safest way as the sun degrades fabric and the more care...
• Dry Sump for Subie
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 10:13:27 -0500
  I got a quote for a dry sump system from Fast Times Fabrication about 6 months ago. Big money @ ~ 1500$US. http://www.fasttimesfab...
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a question
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:51:54 -0600
  ...I replaced the o-rings on that RX dryer, too.. Marshall Ruskin >Did you replace the receiver/dryer? I thought this was mandatory if...
• For those running 16 inch low profile tires...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 14:20:34 -0800
  ...Nitto NT450 215/55/16 V - very responsive, good grip in wet and dry Pirelli P4000 Super Touring 225/55/16 V - more cushy...
• Replacement A/C dryer FS
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:32:31 +0100
  Got a spare A/C receiver/dryer for an 87 Vanagon which I bought recently in preparation for opening the A/C, which I...
• Re: CAN YOU MACHINE WASH WESTY UPHOLSTERY?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:35:07 EST
  ...DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE DRYER. YOU WILL NEVER GET THEM TO FIT OVER THE FOAM!!! drip dry only!!!! chris ************** Start the year...
• Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 17:54:02 -0800
  ...Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate > Hmmm, whereabouts? My wife and I are about ready to retire, and are > wondering where...
• Re: Carrying a washer in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:37:10 -0700
  I slid in a gas dryer from the back. The dryer was on its side. Close fit, but it worked. I think we put...
• Re: Washing and drying your van.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:43:14 -0700
  ...Washing and drying your van. > Greetings and Salutations; > > Washing, drying and waxing my truck is a major undertaking. > I discovered a trick to reduce...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Toni Rizzo
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:12:09 -0700
  ...For an extended trip or living in one's van it might be nice, though (in dry climates of course). Toni David Beierl wrote...
• Re: Cleaning the tail light too.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 12:03:14 -0700
  You can dry the inside of the lights and housings and lots of other things, if you have a tank-type vacuum cleaner. Hook...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 21:21:56 CDT
  On Wed, 26 Jul 95 18:52:51 CDT Gary Clayton said: >the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the...
• Re: cleaning westy matress covers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:29:04 EDT
  In a message dated 7/25/05 9:21:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, RobInfante@AOL.COM writes: > ran them > through the dryer too...
• Re: Dry residue in windshield washer reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:17:06 -0700
  ...the dry stuff is greenish... it looks like seaweed flakes... some is > lose and going around some stick to the bottle... > > I think a...
• Re: Need plastic/chrome window deco
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 14:38:52 -0800
  ...If not, I guess it is time to pull out a tube od silicone sealant and wait for a dry day (and then remember...
• Cleaning Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 20:52:56 -0600
  Hats off to whoever (whomever?) suggested swishing liquid glass cleaner (Windex)inside headlamps then using a hand held hair dryer to dry them up...
• Re: newbie westy questyons
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:41:47 -0500
  >lastly, what do poptop owners do in the rain? if the poptop is open, and it >starts to pour, how dry does it stay...
• Cleaning Matress Covers
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 26 May 2003 18:14:12 -0700
  ...Took a few hours to dry and looks great. For me taking the mattress covers off was too much of a hassle, but it...
• Re: CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sun, 11 May 2003 00:54:43 -0700
  Rob, It gets soaked up by the sock that is lost by the dryer. Find the sock and find the grease. ;) Steve --- Robert Keezer...
• Re: Box for luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 13:48:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Box for luggage rack > > For clothes and stuff that can be compressed without being damaged > consider canoeing style "drybags" instead of a box. They...
• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:36:08 -0700
  That's because it IS dry cleaning fluid. Perchloroethylene. Used to use it on my sails for my boat when they got too dirty...
• Re: Rodent smell
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 17:02:17 -0700
  ...apply wet, keep wet, and finally dry out. None worked, but nor make any noticeable improvement. Then I tried Odorzout. It is a dry...
• Re: Where is the Receiver/Dryer on a 85 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:18:44 -0500
  >Does anyone know where the Receiver/Dryer is located on a 1985 VW = >Vanagon? The Bentley shows the 86' has it under the rear...
• Re: more dryer stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 22:35:34 -0500
  ...But, if the system was open for any period of time (weeks) I would agree with them, change the dryer. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile...
• Re: Removing oil from upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 22:23:59 -0400
  ...On Aug 5, 2008, at 1:36 PM, Courtney Hook wrote: > That's because it IS dry cleaning fluid. Perchloroethylene. Used to > use it...
• Re: AC question
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 16:16:00 -0500
  ...I replaced the dryer assembly and expansion valve with only one problem. The old dryer was not marked as to the direction of flow...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 14 May 1997 12:07:18
  >>I've noticed that my coolant refill bottle seems to run dry, in the space of >>about a week. >I have the same problem...
• Re: Poptop rainfly
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 13:25:08 -0800
  ...If you can't dry it before putting it down, open it up as soon as you get to a dry location and let...
• Re: how do you get old bubblegum out of velour seats?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 08:37:04 -0700
  Has anyone suggested using dry ice to freeze the bubblegum, and then simply break off the big pieces as they turn brittle? You might...
• Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:04:18 -0400
  If by empty and dry I hope you mean new and never used.... On 9/23/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote...
• Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 16:49:22 -0800
  ...Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate >I park mine in Arizona. > > Karl Wolz > > |-----Original Message----- > |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:11:49 -0700
  ...Hopefully it's not dry rot. Neil. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > .... knowing your...
• Re: "Dry Bag" for westy luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 01:10:53 -0500
  ...Monday, September 04, 2000 8:45 PM Subject: "Dry Bag" for westy luggage area >Would any one know where to locate a luggage vendor...