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  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:54:09 -0700
    ...N 020 902 2 Cable Tie 6X246 > >> > >> Mike > >> > >> > >> > >> Joe Federici wrote: > >>> They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use...
  • VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:58:41 -0400
    I'm in the process of replace the main coolant lines and in need of help identifying a part number for these zip ties...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:17:19 -0400
    ...VW zip tie with slots? They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use regular zip ties is there is...
  • Re: Metalic Chirping Sound ~More Details
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:24:54 -0400
    ...I already had a similar (?) sound that I traced to the air filter housing attachment, the one that ties it to the passenger side...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:52:17 -0400
    ...VW zip tie with slots? > > They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use regular > zip ties is there is...
  • Re: help. noise from the rear/ CV Joint
    Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
    Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:23:18 -0500
    ...The instructions recommended leaving one or two ties attached while fastening each joint loosely with two bolts, then cutting the ties and pulling them...
  • Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:46:03 -0500
    At 06:53 AM 12/28/2011, J Stewart wrote: >(when I started my boss would not let us use zip ties, we had...
  • Westy Curtain Snaps
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Baskin
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:36:39 -0800
    I'm missing a grand total of one (1) male snap for one Fred's curtain ties. This is the one that screws into...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:16:34 -0400
    ...N 020 902 2 Cable Tie 6X246 Mike Joe Federici wrote: > They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use...
  • fuel tank vent lines
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:37:12 -0400
    ...any recommendation for clamps available from a common local flaps, saw a video that used wire ties, anybody have luck with this? mike
  • ISV question
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 17 Jul 2003 22:44:44 +0000
    ...He said he just ties the wires into eachother. Thanks Joe
  • Re: Ways to attach broken hubcaps? or, 5 wirespoke hubcaps for sale cheap...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:46:08 +1300
    Electric cable ties work really well... seen 'em on lots of cars, my wife's included! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew...
  • Re: Engine Bay Zip Ties
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Wed, 4 Jan 2017 20:22:40 -0800
    ...With the old > engine out I am cleaning the bay and noticed the zip ties that hold the > main harness around the edge of...
  • Re: oil pressure sender thread size.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 23:08:48 EST
    ...mount mine away from the engine and the used nylon zip ties to hold it tight to the pushrod tubes. Tom '71 Westy, '85...
  • Re: Accurate maintenance records
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:26:49 -0700
    ...When a reputable shop replaced mine they did NOT put ties around the boot at the axle. I was surprised to see that, I...
  • Re: Westy Curtain Snaps
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 15 Nov 2000 18:40:17 -0800
    > I'm missing a grand total of one (1) male snap for one Fred's curtain ties. > This is the one that screws into...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:21:34 -0400
    ...VW zip tie with slots? > > They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use regular > zip ties is there is...
  • Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 07:42:53 -0500
    Large zip ties. Mark Belanger <belanger@FLUID.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 03/07/2003 04:56:39 PM Please respond to Mark Belanger...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:17:59 -0700
    Those are zip-ties! Use one. Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Whittaker" <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, March 23...
  • Re: replacing Front heater motor
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:02:28 -0600
    ...When he put it back together, the tabs were drilled, then small zip-ties were used to tightened the two halves together. Easy-peasey...
  • Re: Blumenvasen
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 15 Nov 1994 16:32:29 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I can see it now...Jerry Garcia goes from making designer ties at $35/a pop to designer blumenvasen... perhaps these could be called...
  • antifreeze
    Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:38:55 -0600
    ...Terry ***************************************************************** Terry Tiessen '97 "Eurobago"
  • VW towing bar and tie down eyelets
    Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 12:16:47 -0500
    I've got one of the original VW towing hitches that attaches to the ties down eyelets with the BIG bolts. Had anyone used...
  • OEM cupholders/Wal-Mart
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Fri, 15 Nov 1996 19:51:02 -0800
    Due to Wal-Mart's new sensoship policy they will no longer be offering cupholders that have ties to VW campers. A company spokesperson...
  • Re: Speedo fix (I think..maybe.)
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:47:36 -0600
    ...If it works, let's call it "Don's Secret", and maybe you could sell a line of lacy zip ties for special occasions...
  • calling Don Hanson and his hamster
    Historical mailing list - brett rueff
    Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:48:58 +0000
    ...Is it still holding up with no noise? Do you think it was the lube in the speedo or the zip ties to support...
  • zip ties
    Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:32:38 -0400
    For you guys that use stainless clamps and want to get your moneys worth you have to buy the ones that say right on...
  • Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:17:45 -0500
    ...I tied this off with a couple of safety ties so the split hose wouldn't slide, and then tied the whole assembly off...
  • Re: cv boots that will last??
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:46:55 -0500
    ...BTW I used marine fuel line zip ties as they are made specifically for round object and therefore have no flat spots. Because of...
  • Re: (rear) cv joint
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:31:24 -0500
    ...When you do remove the axel, immediately lace each joint with 2 zip ties. This, before you even wipe your brow.Only someone who...
  • Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:26:28 -0700
    ...It has no formal ties with Daimler nor any other auto manufacturer at this time. http://www.aureliusinvest.de/adhoc_westfalia_2_en.html...
  • Re: Placement of BlazeCut tubing '91 GL passenger
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:19:53 -0500
    ...Im guessing there is a wire mesh under the foam that you can tread the zip ties thru and place the tubing. https://www...
  • Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Sun, 5 Jul 2015 10:32:19 -0700
    ...rescue tape is way better... > > better yet combine it with plastic cable ties.... > > I tried the bicycle inner tube... errr... sorry ...no.. not good.... >
  • Re: tranny boots...
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 16:35:47 -0800
    BTW, a bicycle innertube works here! about 6" long with zip ties on either end. On Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: > There...
  • Re: (rear) cv joint
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:00:34 -0500
    ...them before reinstalling? Thanks, Wes Roger Sisler wrote: > Put two zip ties through each axel to imobilize the joint.If one ball falls > out...
  • cheap inside lights
    Historical mailing list - Pat Horrocks
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:22:59 EST
    ...Would've used velcro or twist ties to attach, but clear fishing line was handy so I tied 'em to the small wood screws...
  • Re: Sears Tools
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:12:54 -0500
    My post mentions the zip ties. How can you be a vanagon mechanic without them? Jim On Jun 13, 2006, at 12:27 PM...
  • Re: fuel tank vent lines
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:15:52 -0500
    ...else. > any recommendation for clamps available from a common local flaps, saw a video that used wire ties, > anybody have luck with this? > mike >
  • Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump (again!)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Oct 94 10:08:58 bst
    ...a plastic box with the inside hollowed out to fit >around a radiator hose, two zip ties, and 10 feet of plastic >hose. The...
  • Re: Copyrights / Compilations
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 21:23:54 EDT
    ...Now that the legal ties have been unknotted, who has a readable, writable CD drive. I have a little spare time now that I...
  • 758227.jpg
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:07:57 -0500
    ...All wired up, the wires are all marked and has the wire ties included too. Looks like a nice complete pre-assembled set up...
  • Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 01:21:45 +0000
    ...plastic  hydraulic line to the clutch slave was close to the transmission.  I added slit fuel hose held with zip ties now no worries!
  • Re: Breather hose ripoff !!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 31 May 2003 11:30:24 -0500
    ...pieces 3/4" ID heater hose 1.5" long. >4 Bundle ties. >The heater hose is installed on each end of the conduit and...
  • Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
    Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
    Fri, 19 Mar 2004 08:28:35 -0500
    ...I went back into the store, bought a pack of plastic cable ties, and use one to hold the remains of the clamp to...
  • Ring Compressor Ideas
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:52 -0700
    ...Any good advice? Zip ties? Any success stories? Or should I just drop the engine down and get on with it! Angus Angus Gordon...
  • burley motorsports on eBay
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:43:22 -0700
    ...I have no ties to his shop, just been very impressed with his work and that he shares ideas, concepts and appreciates feedback. From...
  • Re: Brake bleeding problems
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:44:09 -0400
    ...I just went out and got some twist ties to wrap the hose around the nipple. I'm going back out to try again...
  • Re: 251 711 167 E Boot
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 09:26:28 -0700
    ...I'm curious how the bike inner tube and zip ties would be arranged > to act as a boot? So the boot. I put...
  • Fuel pump bracket needed
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Sun, 12 Jan 2003 13:25:31 -0500
    ...It's currently being held together with wire ties. please e-mail me if you have on e for sale. Greg. 82 vanagon
  • Stupid Alternator Question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:24:40 -0800
    I just took the alternator out of my 83 1.6 diesel to have it rebuilt and I noticed that it ties in directly...
  • Re: Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:36:43 -0600
    ...hour........disconnect everything in the engine compartment and clip any zip-ties. Disconnect ECU, beneath back seat, and disconnect ground, which is attached to...
  • Re: Vanagon Cover
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:54:57 +1000
    ...making new eyelets and constantly replacing the supplied crappy eyelet ties with cable ties. According to the instructions, you are supposed to dismantle them...
  • Ok--Here's who your talking to---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Fri, 24 May 2002 21:45:26 -0500
    ...the picture's of the Vans----lets see who is driving them--at their worst--no suits and ties---work attire only---!!! Later, Terry
  • Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:47:43 -0600
    ...yes, zip ties could disintegrate, but clips could rust. In fact, neither is true). I'm not arguing against the clips, David. In fact...
  • Re: VW zip tie with slots?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:57:51 -0700
    ...They are zip ties used > to hold the coolant hose for the front and rear heater where it makes > the move from the drivers...
  • Re: New Paulchen Rack (long!)
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 13:16:46 -0500
    ...The velcro straps I have are from Panduit, they make cable ties and things like that. dave www.251.org
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 02:23:24 -0700
    ...t any money involved (only what you spend)...and....you won't have to join a thing!....! No suits, no ties and noooooooo lies :)
  • Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
    Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:43:24 -0500
    I've noticed several zip ties (black) throughout my 83 Westy from the factory? holding strong. Certainly they are not exposed to direct sunlight...
  • crank case breather
    Historical mailing list - MLind
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:30:50 -0400
    Hello listees, I have several questions about my crankcase breather that ties into the rubber intake boot. I have a new (2500 miles) engine...
  • Re: PIC of vent cap
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 14:25:17 -0800
    ...duct cover from home depot > , SS footman loops and velcro wire ties it works great holds up in carwash > and many miles! > Frank > Trenton...