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  • Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 14 May 2009 10:23:34 -0400
    ...The inserts are an inexpensive and workable fix for a design problem with the plastic pipes, and I'm pretty sure they're easier...
  • Re: Non-extreme makeover, removing ugly fake chrome window moulding inserts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Apr 2009 21:09:09 EDT
    ...This is okay for now. > Thanks for the tip! > > i removed all the ugly faded brown cracked fake chrome window rubber inserts years ago...
  • Re: Ignition switch barrel and tumbler replacement?
    Historical mailing list - William Warburton
    Thu, 2 Jun 94 9:22:20 GMT
    ...Cheers, W. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Rekeying VW door locks. (Breadloaf/Baywindow vans) Each lock has a cylinder with eight sprung brass inserts. If the correct key is...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:26:37 -0700
    > Does the Bentley have an illustration of these inserts? �I'm having trouble visualizing what you all are talking about. �Are they just sleeves...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:45:38 -0400
    I removed these inserts as they seemed to allow the hoses to slip off. I probably need this kit for a long term fix...
  • Re: There once was a dog...
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:06:33 -0400
    ...wrote: >I need to know if anyone has a line on the gray factory velore >fabric used for the inserts on the "seat" part...
  • Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:47:40 -0700
    ...https://mcmaster.com/tee-nuts/secure-grip-tee-nut-inserts-for-softwood/ Here's the #10: https://www.mcmaster.com/90244A319/
  • Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Thu, 15 May 1997 09:43:55 -0700
    Do you think there is a concern with water getting in the spaces and freezing??? Chet -- Chet Douglas - CRD Consulting - Peripheral FW,SW,and...
  • Thanks to everyone
    Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
    Thu, 14 May 1998 15:58:02 -0700
    ...on camping in Seattle, how to find places, and where to buy the plastic slider inserts. Earl from Sunny Sooke 84 ex-California Vanagon
  • Re: window trim
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:52:41 EDT
    if you all are referring to the faded plastic (fake chrome) window trim inserts, ive removed them all on my '84 van, and have...
  • Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
    Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
    Thu, 15 May 1997 08:52:11 -0700
    Please let us know what the outcome is! I want to do the same to mine. Chet -- Chet Douglas - CRD Consulting - Peripheral FW,SW...
  • Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:02:42 -0500
    Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts? I never worked on one...
  • pop top insulation
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sun, 12 Oct 1997 00:57:20 -0700
    I heard that in europe you can buy insulated fabric inserts for the pop top for the new eurovan campers....has anyone else heard...
  • Rust Warning
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:19:41 -0700
    ...It inserts into the frame with large rubber bushings. When I removed the bushings, it was all rusty inside and completely invisible from the...
  • Re: '85 Coolant Hoses
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 15:05:06 -0800
    A change was made during the 1985 model year to thick plastic pipes with metal inserts at the ends so the hose clamps would...
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:58:29 -0400
    > I have some on my 740 volvo, those inserts. Factory part you > don't see too often. But 'The Reason' there are holes in...
  • Re: Lower grill screw inserts needed
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:11:30 -0800
    RE: Lower grill fasteners.... BTDT got mine out of stock from the local VW dealer. BTW, part change, no longer uses a screw, just...
  • Re: Mercedes wheel opinion?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:08:06 -0800
    ...Besides, when you press the inserts out, the stud hole is bigger than you need it to be. Plus, the ball face is part...
  • stove insert
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Apr 2019 20:42:38 +0000
    So...…  When is someone going to make some more of the VW inserts for the Westy stove so one can use a small pot...
  • is re-using windshield seal ok?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 03:52:17 EDT
    ...i was thinking of re-using the windshield seal (no "chrome" inserts) is this ok? or a bad idea? rubber seems nice, no cracks...
  • Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
    Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:30:28 -0700
    Jim asked "Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts?" I watched my...
  • Re: items at EuroCampers.com (window insert pics)
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 11 Jan 2005 15:41:56 -0700
    Link for the window inserts pictures http://westydriver.com/mywesty/window/index.html ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http...
  • Re: Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 6 Nov 1998 19:47:14 -0800
    Someone recently mentioned "Time-Serts" as being the preferable inserts to reclaim buggered threads...I called my local hardware distributer (Olander), they never heard...
  • Re: Westy Stove Grates
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:56:17 -0700
    "Is there anywhere I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the > annoying gap over the Westy stove burner?" I got the one...
  • Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:12:43 +0200
    ...besides the taillight inserts (you can buy those from Winkler > > or whoever)?? look for the muffler and tailpipe ... i don't see > > it. > > ?? > > > > joel >
  • Re: Sliding Window Vent Covers
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13:52:01 -0700
    "> and click on:AIRVENT LOUVERED WINDOW INSERTS in the > midle." Yeah these are nice but they are NOT for the SLIDING WINDOWS. Plus they...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:59:07 -0400
    ...No > > rusting, no protruding steel inserts. Life is good... > > Does the Bentley have an illustration of these inserts? I'm having trouble > visualizing what...
  • Rad Hose Dumb Question
    Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
    Sat, 22 Nov 2003 14:22:14 -0500
    I've read about the metal inserts in the ends of the plastic tubes, but have never been there to see them until today...
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 18:07:24 -0700
    ...Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option > > >> Have you ever wondered why there are holes in the middle of your >> front >> seat >> headrests? They were...
  • Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 May 1997 18:59:58 +0000
    Personally I like the trim, and it is available new for a fairly trivial price, sold by the foot by WCM and others, course...
  • Re: Sliding Window Vent Covers
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:46:02 -0400
    ...http://EuroCampers.com/ and click on:AIRVENT LOUVERED WINDOW INSERTS in the midle. Cheers, Ben http://www3.sympatico.ca/huotx/engine1.htm
  • Arm rest bolt covers
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:17:16 -0400
    Does anyone have some of the black plastic inserts that cover the armrest bolt holes? I've searched SAMBA and there are tons of...
  • WANTED: BLACK doorpanels from 85-86 GL pass van
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 May 2005 12:21:09 EDT
    i am STILL looking for some BLACK doorpanels with dark grey velour inserts... these were used on some silver and grey '85-'86 GL...
  • Power mirror question #2
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:31:12 -0800
    ...The mirror inserts are typical, with the edges being tarnished. New mirror inserts can be installed to their holders, by a auto glass shop...
  • Upholstery & Door Panels Now Avail!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:36:29 -0400
    ...Tweed inserts are available at additional cost (they will not be identical to the size/location of the inserts on the factory panels). 202104...
  • Re: front mudflap installation tip
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:42:48 EDT
    ...Had a look around town yesterday to find replacements for the stock plastic inserts and found what I thought were good matches. >> Sorry I...
  • Re: Lower grill screw inserts needed
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 19 Nov 2005 07:31:12 EST
    ...I seem to have lost the plastic inserts that go in the body for the screws that hold on the lower grill on my...
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:03:53 -0500
    Pardon me, but that looks fugly! Would like something like a net insert, though. Again, no offense. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo...
  • Re: Lower grill screw inserts needed
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:36:04 EST
    In a message dated 11/18/05 10:57:41 AM, jhenry@JCHGIS.COM writes: << Or could tell me where to get new ones...
  • One more shady boy comment
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 28 May 2015 08:22:33 -0700
    ...So the other day I drilled out the holes in the van to accept 1/4-20 riv-nut inserts. My particular inserts fit...
  • WTB: Vanagon Cigarette Lighters
    Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
    Mon, 10 Nov 1997 08:34:51 -0500
    Anyone know of a source for Vanagon cigarette lighter inserts? I just want to buy the replacement "pop-out" part - not the whole lighter...
  • Metal end slips out...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:52:30 -0700
    ...They have metal inserts at the ends. I noticed, when I changed the coolant, that the insert has slipped out of one of them...
  • Re: apology, please read.
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Jul 2001 00:25:03 EDT
    ...flogged in the > well, please use some vanagon "nasty yellowed fako plastic chrome window trim inserts" to do the deed, please :<) chris [text/html]
  • FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 15:49:02 -0400
    Have you ever wondered why there are holes in the middle of your front seat headrests? They were intended for cushioned inserts that were...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:18:19 -0700
    ...The kit is NOT a replacement for the original inserts. The pieces, and each is specific to a particular hose, fit inside the hose...
  • Window seals
    Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 22:16:50 EST
    ...Are there available the chrome inserts/flashing for the rubber window seals. This van is almost flawless and I want no blemishes. 2nd how...
  • Re: Urethane suspension bushes?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:25:39 +1200
    ...why not a 2-layer bush? Polyurethane body with delrin inserts? -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago...
  • WANTED: BLACK captains chairs and BLACK doorpanels from 85-86 vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Apr 2005 06:13:55 EST
    ...checks, and the matching black vinyl doorpanels w/ dark grey velour inserts.. these came in some 85-86 only GL pass vans..usually silver...
  • Westy Stove Grates
    Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
    Thu, 12 Jan 2006 09:47:22 -0800
    ...Is there anywhere I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the annoying gap over the Westy stove burner? I have to fiddle...
  • Re: OT Friday , hard turning on the lathe with ceramic inserts
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:18:47 -0400
    ...The hardening about 1.6 mm deep. >> >> My best carbide inserts would cut , but not nicely. So we got some sandvik ceramic inserts. Triangular...
  • Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 May 1997 23:51:27 -0400 (EDT)
    In a message dated 97-05-15 17:24:56 EDT, cdouglas@proaxis.com (Chet Douglas) writes: << Do you think there is a concern...
  • Re: Window Chrome Inserts
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 12:00:16 -0700
    ...I've been thinking about > replacing the faded window chrome inserts on my Vanagon. However, I've been > wondering, in order to replace them...
  • Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:22:11 -0500
    ...Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option >> >> >> Have you ever wondered why there are holes in the middle of your >>> front >>> seat >>> headrests? They were...
  • WTB: Headlight Assy, Door Drip Rails, Armrest
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:31:03 -0700
    ...Front Door "Drip Rail" Molding (plastic inserts for the rain gutters). Need both driver/passenger sides, prefer black. Right Side Adjustable Armrest, gray. Thanks...
  • Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 15 May 2009 14:25:58 -0400
    ...Agree, it's the pressure/temperature cycling that gradually milks the inserts out of the pipe ends. >You can hit your pipe ends back...
  • Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:40:40 -0400
    ...No rusting, no protruding steel inserts. Life is good... On Mon, Mar 23, 2009 at 2:13 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote...
  • Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Apr 2003 12:32:57 EDT
    ...notice the lack of A/C and the rear taillight filler inserts.. it was a german market van.. wonder how it got thru customs...
  • Pedal foolery
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 6 Sep 2016 13:27:39 -0700
    ...Didn't take much to open the existing holes enough to install 10-24 inserts.
  • FS: Straight Chrome Bumper w/Rubber Strips
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sat, 3 Apr 2004 14:28:36 -0600
    ...There are two holes in the center where there are usually threaded inserts to mount the front license plate. The inserts are not present...
  • Re: Sliding Window Vent Covers
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:23:50 -0700
    ...Sliding Window Vent Covers > > "> and click on:AIRVENT LOUVERED WINDOW INSERTS in > the >> midle." > > Yeah these are nice but they are NOT for the...