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Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:27:40 -0400
...A broomstick fits nicely into the fitting to adjust it. I also routinely use RTV between inner fitting and body and outer fitting. Bad...
R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
Historical mailing list - James V
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:12:42 -0700
Is it possible to tell if the AC is R12 or R134, BESIDES the low/high side fittings? When I purchased my 88 Westy...
Re: firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:22:35 -0400
...I get all of my industrial type fittings, hoses, and plastics ++++ more from these folks. Super-fast shipping too, many time next day. Karl...
Re: AC low side fitting?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:03:28 -0500
Todd inquired: > Is the low side fitting located right off the > compressor? Where is the high side fitting located on > the Rear Air of...
Re Propane Fittings
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Sat, 6 May 2000 09:00:15 -0700
You should also use forged fittings on interior applications. About twice the cost, but much stronger and safer. steve
double t-fitting
Historical mailing list - Dieter Thiessen
Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:16:46 EST
German Parts Warehaus (1-800-464-5284) has used double t-fitting for 75.00 ......OUCH!!!! dieter 84 gl
Rear Heater "T" fitting compatibility
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:45:44 -0400
Does anyone know if the late model Vanagon plastic T fitting that taps into the heater hose to feed the rear heater core will...
Re: A/C hose
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Tue, 20 May 2014 17:36:44 -0500
Any good FLAPS will have an assortment of replacement A/C fittings. Some can do the make up. Kind of depends on where you...
Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Sun, 27 May 2007 18:31:37 -0400
The end with the brass fitting is fitted to the tank end. The pictures of the Bus-Depot reg have the fitting already on...
Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 4 Jan 2008 07:41:25 -0800
VW's ill-advised use of plastic fittings is not limited to the Vanagon. I had a '76 Dasher wagon that utilized a plastic...
westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:09:03 -0700
had some time to do more fitting of cabinets in my syncro tin top. lots of little fitting issues, nothing serious. But outstanding problem...
Re: But no loose change
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:25:02 -0700
RE: veeblefetzer fitting Hang on to that one mike, its one of the hard to find left handed veeblefetzer fittings* *
experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
Mon, 5 Jun 2017 23:09:59 -0700
...https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fra-690908\ The fact that it come with a 90Deg fitting is strange to me , I have the EMPI...
Re: Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:47:50 -0700
...Propane tank fittings in 90 Westy > What kind of thread do the propane fittings do our Westies have? > Counter-clockwise to remove or clockwise...
busted AC fitting
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 10:22:16 EDT
...My AC is out, I have a broken hose fitting. The fitting is from an '87, where the hose from the evaporator meets the...
Re: fitting on an 82 Westy
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sat, 18 Dec 1999 21:01:16 -0500
...fitting on an 82 Westy My 82 Westy has a round silver fitting on the dash. It is located just right of the steering...
Re: Un-Sealing propane tank fittings...
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:04:41 -0800
...Compression fittings at the regulator? Right hand threads. Jim Tim Demarest wrote: > ummm... that would be insulting my lack of knowledge, not my > intelligence...
Re: Condenser Compatibility?
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:10:27 -0800
...They're compatible for size, but the fittings are completely > different. Split condenser fittings are on the side, later condenser > fittings are both on...
Re: An oddball fitting to fit a Westy
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:03:16 -0500
...I long ago lost the cap for the sink drain, and found that a valved fitting intended for a water hose works fine. mcneely
R134
Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
Sat, 17 Jun 2000 03:47:10 -0400
John, Loose fittings seem to be a problem as I experienced same. Put a hose clamp around BOTH fittings and this will stop them...
firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:12:51 -0700
...size of a metal fitting that I can use to connect the two > hoses together and bypass the nylon fitting? I am unable to...
Fuel tank crossover vent piping
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:35:29 -0400
I seem to recall that someone here (Kim?) replaced the stock plastic fittings and rubber grommets with brazed-in brass fittings. I want to...
Re: Little bit of brake capliper info.
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:50:35 -0400
It may look similar to a grease fitting but it is a bleeder valve for brake fluid. DO NOT inject grease into that fitting...
Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:34:34 -0400
...This fitting has a groove in it and used a round seal. I >> have a >> metal fitting >> from some long ago repair on my...
Re: Rear Heater "T" fitting compatibility
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:22:00 -0500
...Rear Heater "T" fitting compatibility Does anyone know if the late model Vanagon plastic T fitting that taps into the heater hose to feed...
Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 16 May 2005 15:33:53 -0600
...Change that to a straight flare fitting and line to get up inside and then put a T fitting there and one just up...
Re: How to test fridge propane fitting?
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Mon, 24 May 1999 22:04:47 PDT
Steven - When I pulled my fridge last week, I discovered that the gas fitting on the top rear is the same as the fitting...
Re: AC fitting source
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:32:59 -0400
...Is that the part you need or the fitting that attaches to that that is on the end of the hose itself? The fitting...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:58:53 -0500
I wouldn't recommend a compression fitting. The line pressure will exceed it's limits in a panic brake situation, most likely. robert feller...
Re: Parts Questions for 89 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 15:33:13 -0400
The fitting on some 2.1 engines was a plastic one, using an O-ring to seal it. Some fittings were metal (Syncros?), using...
Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Aug 2010 10:14:29 -0400
...The hose fitting or the seat in the condenser fitting may be damaged or corroded preventing the o-ring from sealing. The condenser may...
Re: Propane Tank
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 19:25:06 -0500
...My question is what do I need? Do all valves and fittings come with >the tank or will I also have to purchase those...
Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:33:42 -0400
...This fitting has a groove in it and used a round seal. I have a metal fitting >from some long ago repair on my...
Re: SA (South African) Grille advice
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 05:02:23 -0400
...On the SA grille kits sold in the US, one has to remove one of the German turn-fittings from the old grille and...
Re: Propane fitting thread compound
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:14:31 -0700
...Propane fitting thread compound > Hi folks: > > Have a question about assembling of the threaded portion of brass propane fittings. I just purchased a Stay...
Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 6 Jun 2017 12:39:21 -0400
I used a thermostatic Mocal adapter with stainless lines, aircraft fittings, and a Mocal cooler. This was on my '84 Westy with a 2...
Re: Wheel bearings: which ones to grease?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 27 Jan 2002 06:48:59 EST
...Get two grease fittings. Find the centre of the bearing housing and locate an appropriate location for the grease fitting so that it will...
Re: Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:41:16 EDT
...The best you can do is go to a good hardware store that has a very good selection of brass fittings and make up...
Re: Looking for A/C fitting
Historical mailing list - John Reddick
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:55:28 -0400
Ken, I think I have that fitting on the 91 Gl you sold me. I won't be using it for the AC on...
Right fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Wed, 7 Jun 1995 18:53:25 -0500 (CDT)
...On one end it has a fitting that is clearly meant to have a hose clamped onto it. On the other end is a...
Fuel Tank Fitting _ HELP!!
Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:27:17 EST
Hi all- my van is puking out fuel when you fill the tank all the way!! There is a fitting on the drivers side...
Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 5 May 2000 16:38:30 -0400
None of my fittings have Teflon, neither from the factory, nor from the guy at Suburban Propane (who installed the tank after sandblast/recoat...
RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 29 May 1996 07:57:44 -0700
The npt fittings are brass. ---------- >From: Kirk D. Hilliard[SMTP:kdh5j@weyl.math.virginia.edu] Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 1996 3:33 AM ========================================================================= Date...
quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
Sun, 3 Feb 2008 15:16:53 -0500
...I've read about the plastic firewall fitting that people usually have a problem with: on the fuel intake line that runs under the...
Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:13:11 -0400
Here in the US you do not use compression fittings for gas or propane service unless they are specially designed, and UL listed for...
Sealing propane tank fittings
Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:56:08 -0700
...So, I took out all the fittings, and am wondering what I need to do to put it back together. I'm guessing teflon...
Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 20 Nov 2003 05:46:57 EST
...Sealing propane tank fittings Use only Teflon tape specifically for gas fittings ! Its pink rather than white. Cheers Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada BusFusion...
Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:54:25 -0700
On Oct 2, 2005, at 8:22 PM, Bob Stevens wrote: > "Are there any suitable propane fittings that would be safe to use and...
Sealant on cooling system fittings?
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Sun, 13 May 2001 13:53:13 -0500
At three points on my '86 WBX there are metal-to-metal cooling system joints-- At a little 7mm fitting off cylinder #2, and...
Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:54:30 +0000
It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting. It would have to be installed between the regulator and the 't'-fitting to...
Re: a/c fittings
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:29:07 -0400
...No difference in fittings between high and low side. John On Thu, 2010-07-08 at 13:32 -0700, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Hi...
Re: Gas Tank Vent "T" fitting needed
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Sun, 13 Jan 2002 15:23:31 -0500
...The tube and both fittings goes for around $25. When you reinstall it, the tube is clipped onto the van's underbody with a...
Re: Propane Service Valve
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:48:06 -0800
...The problem I encountered is as you tighten up a flare fitting, it is very easy to disturb one of the other fittings, thus...
87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature senders [long]
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 28 May 1996 23:13:10 -0700
...The 2 1/8 npt fittings have 3/8" threads and a compression fitting for 1/8" tubing. The T fitting is tapped for...
Metric fastener and fitting storehouse
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:54:18 -0400
in my search for a hard to find metric fitting for my Engine conversion project I stumbled upon. Maryland Metric http://mdmetric.com after...
Re: Freeze 12 Update
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 8 Jul 2006 21:28:31 -0700
...http://www.freeze12.com/ This place has the Freeze 12 fitting sizes listed http://autorefrigerants.com/co00031.htm Here is the only place I...
Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:01:46 EDT
...Ed, the fittings your using are compression type fittings and no tape is needed nor will it do any good. The tube that the...
Re: Westy Propane Tube Size ??
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:31:02 -0700
...The fittings are 3/8 flare fittings. The nut size is 13/16 inch. (Propane system parts are American sizes, not Metric) Every Home...
Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:46 -0400
...The two corrugated tubes of the intake/flue each have a large O-ring where they enter the aluminum top fitting, sealing them to...
Re: Fridge goes out while driving???
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:45:27 -0400
...But no real need -- the vent fitting has to seal to the body, the corrugated tubes have to seal to the aluminum fitting, everything...