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Things I learned this weekend
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 07:34:52 -0600
...After removing all the bolts, tie down the arms that raise the roof (those lil plastic zip-ties are nice). Those babies are spring...
91 Westfalia - metal clips in headlight buckets that hold on front grill
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 21:48:42 -0600
...For now, zip ties to the rescue ;) Thanks, Steve W.
Re: cv joint/boot and idle/ac questions
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:01:16 -0400
...Also, before you grease the new axel, put 2 zip ties through each joint to stabilize the joint and keep the balls from falling...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:46:46 -0500
Some of the VW replacement boots came with what look like large plastic ZIP ties - I've put them on several BUG axles and...
Re: Firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:11:37 -0400
...for engine drop) 4) Dropping Hose under hole, but securing with zip ties to make it hang out of the way. 5) buying the...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:04:01 -0700
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:03:04 -0800
...I then used a > hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using > zip-ties and screws...
Re: seat upholstery removal tip request
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sun, 26 Mar 2017 13:31:11 -0700
...about zip ties, they will break in a few months. Also, the trick to getting the seat back covers on is thin plastic, like...
Re: Firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:56:48 -0500
...for engine drop) > 4) Dropping Hose under hole, but securing with zip ties to make it hang out > of the way. > 5) buying the...
Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:53:08 -0700
...clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts Some of the VW replacement boots came with what look like large plastic ZIP ties...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:20:46 -0700
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:02:10 -0800
...I then used a hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using zip-ties and screws...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:21:30 -0600
...Weighs like a5#, so I zip tie the handle so it doesn't explode if I drop it. Zip ties and gasket material store...
Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:52:15 -0400
...I used heavy zip ties, foam blocks and the thick gray plastic sleeving that I picked up from bus depot. I guess this was...
Re: engine block heater
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 09:53:17 -0500
...Installation requires only a socket wrench (and some plastic zip ties to route the wire to the license plate door) and takes about 20...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:10:09 +0000
...would bag it with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic, and use Zip-ties to mount under chassis. I have had the unfortunate experience...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:22:34 -0800
...metal clips is to drill the plastic tabs around the perimeter and fasten the halves with zip ties. > > You just make a lot of...
Re: 91 Westfalia - metal clips in headlight buckets that hold on front grill
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Sun, 6 Sep 2015 14:39:16 -0700
...with a part number to be able > to find out what it crosses to. > > For now, zip ties to the rescue ;) > > Thanks, > Steve W. >
Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 1 Oct 2013 09:40:19 -0400
...use of zip ties in my engine, including one holding a > fuel injector's wire in place - 30 year old plastic tabs not holiding...
Re: nuts/bolts
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:57:14 -0800
...like a5#, so I zip tie the handle so it doesn't explode if I drop it.� Zip ties and gasket material store in...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:37:37 -0400
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:08:31 -0600
...metal clips is to drill the plastic tabs around the perimeter and fasten the halves with zip ties. You just make a lot of...
Re: hubcap fit on 14" w/ bfg at's
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:54:07 -0700
I tried tying the hubcaps in place with long nylon zip ties. Holds most of them, but the LF cap disintegrates in the most...
Re: Need A Checklist...
Historical mailing list - Dave T. Richards
Sun, 09 Mar 1997 16:25:53 -0500
...pot holders(stops rattles)box of Arm and Hammer,Trash bags&ties. Drawer: Knife forks and spoon(eatin irons)Bread knife,Can opener,wooden...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:52:48 -0400
...As a result the 205 is loos and you have to come up with a solution like big plastic zip ties. the Van cafe...
Re: Blood on Seat
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 6 Jun 2004 10:11:19 -0700
...You can then machine wash or try shout or whatever with COLD water and when you put it back on Use plastic zip ties...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:51:40 -0800
...metal clips is to drill the plastic tabs around the perimeter and fasten the halves with zip ties. > > You just make a lot of...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:54:19 -0600
...I would bag it with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic, and use Zip-ties to mount under chassis. I have had the unfortunate...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:26:41 +0000
...talking about. Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will...
Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:16:24 -0800
...You can use plastic zip ties to replace the clamp--easier, and they are less likely to cut the boot in the future. Be...
Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:40:40 -0400
...I used heavy zip ties, foam blocks and > the thick gray plastic sleeving that I picked up from bus depot. I guess > this was...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 27 May 2007 15:45:19 -0700
...out of an old Tupper-ware like container and some nylon zip-ties! Okay, you can all stop laughing now. They work and I...
Re: Part needed-Selector lever
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:41:07 EST
...going to have to go with the bike inner tube and zip ties (vanagon list cringes in unison as do I). My shifter has...
Re: Question on Surepower 1315 Install
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:29:15 -0500
...where it goes over the stud.) Then throw a couple of zip ties around the hose to cinch it to the cable. This is...
Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:24:09 -0700
...have lots of zip ties available to hold other parts out of your way while you work ... and to secure newly installed lines after...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:17:45 -0800
...metal clips is >to drill the plastic tabs around the perimeter and fasten the halves >with zip ties. > >You just make a lot of...
Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy? edit
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:37:26 -0800
...metal clips is to drill the plastic tabs around the perimeter and fasten the halves with zip ties. You just make a lot of...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:42:23 -0700
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties > to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:12:18 -0800
...I then used a hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using zip-ties and screws...
Solenoid relay
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jun 1996 21:22:20 -0700
...I pulled all the wires through some plastic irrigation tubing and zip tied it to the original loom. I also replaced the rubber bung...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:16:04 +0000
...would bag it with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic, and use Zip-ties to mount under chassis. I have had the unfortunate experience...
Re: Spare won't fit
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 17:28:09 -0700
...As a result the 205 is loos and you have to come up with a solution like big plastic zip ties. the Van cafe...
Re: Blog post about 85 doka
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:15:29 -0700
...through and the > heater box can be fastened up with small zip ties. > > Respectfully, > > Jim > > On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 2:47 PM...
Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:42 -0700
...If you have that situation, use some 9/19" ID radiator hose and zip ties to aleviate the rubbing. Put the throttle body back...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
Sun, 27 May 2007 16:08:35 -0700
...out of an old Tupper-ware like container and some nylon zip-ties! Okay, you can all stop laughing now. They work and I...
oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Sat, 2 Jan 2021 11:47:22 -0700
...They fit perfectly in the white plastic clips that held the original coolant bleed ring. Then I used zip ties to attach the rubber...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:50:15 -0800
...I then used a > hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using > zip-ties and screws...
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Historical mailing list - Aaron O
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:25:41 -1000
...They fit perfectly in > the white plastic clips that held the original coolant bleed ring. Then I > used zip ties to attach the rubber...
Re: Things I learned this weekend
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Tue, 31 Mar 1998 08:12:23 -0600
...After removing all the bolts, tie down the arms that raise the roof > >(those lil plastic zip-ties are nice). Those babies are spring...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:03:30 +0000
...talking about. Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will...
Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:07:36 -0800
...Be careful not to cut the boot with the pliers or clamp. > You can use plastic zip ties to replace the clamp--easier, and...
Re: Cv boots
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 21:58:35 +0000
...would bag it with multiple layers of heavy duty plastic, and use Zip-ties to mount under chassis. I have had the unfortunate experience...
THANKS FOR THE HELP...Re: Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
Historical mailing list - jbclem1
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:00:59 -0800
...half it's width, removed the protrusions, and then used zip ties(plastic ties?) to tighten the compressor and hold the rings in place...
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Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 8 Jan 2021 08:21:56 -0500
...They fit perfectly in > the white plastic clips that held the original coolant bleed ring. Then I > used zip ties to attach the rubber...
Re: Anyone have a write up for making a 86-91 door wiring diagram
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:00:47 -0500
...The door side of the harness was then reconnected, and after successful testing was dressed and re-secured with zip ties, and checked for...
Re: Overheating on '84 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Dave Fain
Fri, 19 Sep 1997 06:08:20 -0600
...I let it dry out and replaced the sheath with zip ties around it. No more problems with blown fuses! Hope some of you...
Here's the list
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:24:58 -0500
...blankets, wool or equiv., 2 bottle & can opener box, storage (plastic covered shoe box), 2 broad-blade spreader knife bubble levelers, 2, for stove...
Re: Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 19:23:13 -0400
...If you have that situation, use some 9/19" ID radiator hose and zip ties to aleviate the rubbing. Put the throttle body back...
This is the Alaskan List, enjoy...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:33:14 EDT
...blankets, wool or equiv., 2 bottle & can opener box, storage (plastic covered shoe box), 2 broad-blade spreader knife bubble levelers, 2, for stove...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:03:19 -0400
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties >> to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...