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• Re: How to Pop off Sliding Door Panel
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 18:30:03 -0700
  ...Simply get under the panel with a screwdriver close to the retainer and gently pry is out, should come out very easily. You may...
• Cigarette Lighter Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:02:28 -0700
  ...Yep I know about the tabs on the plastic insert/retainer. How does one remove the brown lamp holder? Sawzall, Plastique, Voodoo incantations? waiting...
• Re: Changing Front Rotors
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:33:57 -0500
  Two large bolts hold what you are calling the retainer on. Yuo will also need to remove the small flat head screw between the...
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:06:58 -0500
  ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > "Pilot Bearing and Feltpad Dealt With" AND felt washer retainer ring dealt with. When I called Darrell to apologetically...
• Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:01:41 -0700
  I'm going to be taking out the interior panels of my 85 vanagon and wonder if anyone knows a source for the plastic...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:02:41 -0400
  ...There is a small retainer that is pressed into the center of the flywheel. This retainer has a lip which secures the felt seal...
• Re: Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:42:34 -0400
  ...On the CARAT, the retaining strap is on the BOTTOM and the > retainer on top. If they WERE like ETKA, seems the muffler would...
• Push-in fasteners for rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:24:19 -0400
  ...http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Push_Type_Retainer_GM_Ford_Chrysler_p/pas1860-25.htm
• Re: Parting out a Fridge????
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 17:45:00 -0800
  Anyone parting out a Fridge, I need the plastic bottle retainers (upper and lower) that slide in the door. Thanks, Joel 89 Westy Syncro...
• Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 00:40:44 -0800
  They must have some sort of 3-prong tool to take these headlights apart w/o destroying the plastic retainers. I've taken them...
• Re: Window switch retainer
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 10:17:29 -0400
  The power window switch holders are available at your local VW dealer. They are inexpensive - about $1.85 for the single-switch holder (passenger...
• Re: Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:43:01 -0700
  > I'm going to be taking out the interior panels of my 85 vanagon and > wonder if anyone knows a source for the plastic...
• Re: Propex 1600 blowing fuses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 1 Nov 2021 14:04:26 -0400
  ...drill out the 6 holes with the rivets to >> remove the retainer and then reassemble using small bolts and nuts. Does >> that seem reasonable...
• Re: List Sticker and Hat lawsuit
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Thu, 24 May 2001 19:08:37 EDT
  ...you) Don�t they think a simple cease and desist order would suffice? I guess those don�t pay slimebag attorney retainer fees. keith
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:05:31 -0400
  ...The problem is though, there is soo little material left on my "retainer" that the hose clamp is quite literally, going to come through...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:32:55 -0500
  ...on the flappers there is a BLACK plastic 'retainer' use needle nosed pliers to pop this off. cut your FELT to length can/should...
• Re: Accl. cable retainer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:34:10 EDT
  Go to a local parts store and buy a replacement. It is just a small circlip. I have replaced these before and it is...
• Re: For Archives: replacing transmission drive shaft seals
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:24:14 -0500
  ...I have to ask you about the plastic bearing retainer. It has slots where the 2 phillips head screws go.Slots mean adjustment possiabilities...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:57:41 -0500
  ...Pulling out the rotor and re-installing the lower bearing retainer can be difficult. It beats the cost of a new motor though. I...
• WTB - Power Steering Pump
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 19:41:35 -0500
  ...has a nasty chip in the valve plate next to that funky-shaped seal, and it lacks a "pressure/flow limiting valve retainer".. probably...
• Re: Need 2 "Retainer" brackets that holds it to the rear & left side fibergla...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:44:49 EST
  ...fenders and bumpers reminded me that I too could use > 2 "Retainer" brackets that holds it to the rear & left side fiberglass > corner bumpers...
• Brakes squeel
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Sun, 13 May 2001 11:55:46 -0400
  ...Specifically, the springs and retainers that hold the center of the shoe. Lots of pad left. Drums are fine and flat without grooving. Didn...
• Re: fear and loathing in my van.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 14:19:23 EDT
  ...Open her up and look for a loose brakeshoe retainer. BenT
• Re: Dometic fridge fan erratic
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 11:33:54 -0700
  ...On my 182A there is a little metal retainer that screws to the fin holding the sensor in place against the fin. I *think...
• Ratio rockers
  Historical mailing list - pronks
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:10:49 +1200
  ...find I have problems with coil binding or possibly the spring retainers hitting the valve guide AFTER I have shelled out the cash for...
• Re: Fwd: Oil Pump removal-Difficult????
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:47:53 -0700
  ...but 'retainer' ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:54 AM Subject...
• Re: Heat/cooling lever knobs
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 20 Nov 2004 17:05:44 -0600
  The barbs / retainer's are gone from the inside of the knob. Buy New, ( not a big Dollar item BTW ) or find a donor...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 12:51:19 -0700
  ...with my finger, hold and push down on retainer with pliers, then turn the retainer and release it. Neil. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010...
• Re: Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 17:40:06 -0400
  In a message dated 7/6/2013 5:18:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM writes: Anyone either find a source...
• Re: Auto Trans Problems
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 21:49:29 -0500
  ...some of it's tension and pop out of it's retainer cut in the hub. Why did it get hot? This one I...
• CV joint question
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 09:31:46 -0400
  ...To get the inner bearing retainer to move at all I have to press super hard with both thumbs. I've repacked old joints...
• Re: 87 vanagon westy GL speaker question
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:42:18 EST
  ...on a '87 you remove your doorpanel and spin off the stock speaker retainers.. they just unscrew from behind chris
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 19:32:54 -0500
  ...There is a small retainer that is pressed into the center of > the flywheel. This retainer has a lip which secures the felt seal...
• 1984 Girling caliper hardware vs Teves
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 10:29:49 -0300
  ...The old hardware (retainer, spreader spring, retaining pins) are all for the Teves calliper. I purchased the hardware kit from Bus Depot for my...
• Re: VALVE RETAIER
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:04:24 -0500
  ...VALVE RETAIER > Darrel > saw your post about the retainer hitting the rocker > the grooves that the keepers sit in are wiped out the valve...
• Re: got hit by a front end loader
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:59:07 -0800
  Ron- Can I put you on retainer? :o) But a few months later, I found a garage-kept > replacement with 40k original miles, for...
• Front Heater Flap Foam
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 09:30:41 -0700
  ...The foam was too thick for the plastic retainer clip to stay in, so I dug/cut away the foam from under where the...
• Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 21 Jun 2013 13:34:43 -0400
  ...than sigtting on top of them) and then bolting though the retainer bits (3 inch long bars) through the tow hooks and then through...
• Re: Glove box tangs
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Oct 2016 19:41:30 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Oct 23, 2016, at 7:31 PM, Kk Al <kkalnsf@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Helio All, > The last of the two retainer tangs...
• Re: Rear hatch panel fastener options
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 17:15:35 -0400
  ...http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Push_Type_Retainer_GM_Ford_Chrysler_p/pas1860-25.htm
• Re: Baywindow rear brake hardware?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 15:22:07 -0400
  ...Hardware Kits come with all return springs, hold-down pin, springs retainers, etc., all OE (Actually they're made in Denmark by a company...
• Re: Wanted - Battery Box Lid Retainers
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:33:18 -0700
  Depending on your battery, you can cut the "horizontal" part of the battery strap out, leaving you with two vertical strips on either side...
• Re: Dometic Fridge available
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:03:35 -0400
  ...And the sugar tongs can hang from the bottle retainer in the door. ;-) d
• Re: How to remove HUb cap (inner)? - Springloaded?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:21:58 -0400
  ...There is a retainer that must be removed then the grease cup will slide off over the cable end. Mike Jens Jakob Andersen wrote...
• Panel Clips or Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:23:44 -0600
  Finally found some panel retainers that worked at NAPA Auto parts. They are of the xmas tree variety. Come in a bag of 18...
• Re: Broken ODO, was: Re: WTB: 87 Vgon Speedo (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 28 May 1998 14:35:21 -0500
  ...The axle that the > gears spin on shifts laterally and pops out of its retainer. When this > happens the little gear teeth don't...
• Re: ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 09:41:42 -0500
  ...After depressing the spring retainer, the lock slips out of the housing. It can be tight, and I've had to use pliers to...
• Oil Cooler and Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:33:50 -0800
  ...Bleed front till no air and top off in rear? Any idea(no torque wrench, my kid borrowed) how tight the retainer nut goes...
• Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 5 May 2011 14:58:40 -0400
  ...I bought both rotor sets, drums, brake shoes, pads and retainer hardware too..... I should have bought bearing kits front and back too right...
• Low beam bulb retainer ring
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:51:27 -0700
  I'm talking about this guy: http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--1.8T/Lighting/View_All/ES259406/ Looks like the same part...
• Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 22:33:43 -0500
  ...BT, Now I know you are from the land of Warsaw!! Black widow screen retainer strips---- Well let me tell you buddy, I am...
• Re: Cigarette Lighter Mystery
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:56:22 -0700
  ...Yep I > know about the tabs on the plastic insert/retainer. How does one remove the > brown lamp holder? Sawzall, Plastique, Voodoo incantations? > > waiting...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:07:33 -0700
  At 6/5/2011 09:42 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing >the...
• Re: wiper fill location
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Sat, 24 Aug 2002 21:54:39 -0400
  ...If you look at the edge of the carpet nearest the door just under the dash, you should see a plastic retainer that holds...
• Re: Low beam bulb retainer ring
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:42:10 -0700
  ...Low beam bulb retainer ring I'm talking about this guy: http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_IV--1.8T/Lighting/View_All/ES25940...
• Removal fo FI injectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:34:31 -0600
  ...Do they screw in like spark plugs, push in and snap into position, or held in by some sort of retainer? Is access from...
• Re: fender parts (rear fiberglass bumper endcap bracket)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 04:13:10 EST
  ...call the dealer parts department and ask for a right- > side retainer and give them the part number, they'll know exactly what I...
• Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 May 2011 10:47:32 -0700
  ...snaps off with the metal retainer so it can be emptied. It's only on syncro vans. Though one can be fitted to a...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:36:57 -0400
  ...No retainers were broken in the process. Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > Anyone wanna sell/donate to me enough of them snaps so I can...
• Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 May 2011 11:17:32 -0600
  ...snaps off with the metal retainer so it can be emptied. bob