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• Re: Helpful Vanagon toolbox tip...LVC
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:59:26 -0500
  ...No more rotten rubber bands > breaking, half stuck tape..etc etc. Just put a zip tie round the can (or > two connected) and slip...
• M.I.C...K.E.Y....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 95 16:57 CDT
  ...I suppose I could tape the gap (I know that 1/2" is big enough for mice), but wouldn't they just chew through...
• Re: Disconnecting my loud ticking clock?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:25:17 -0800
  ...Remove the cluster, locate the red wire on pin 7 of the 14 pin cluster connector, remove and tape up the end with electric...
• PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:56:29 +0000
  ...that involves masking off windows, DO NOT get the green "Frog Tape" IT WILL NOT STICK TO RUBBER! I have now painted my entire...
• Re: '85 with geysering coolant
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:18:12 -0700
  ...Am happy to report that I got the cooland temp up high enough to kick the fan on, and the silicone tape seems to...
• Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:17:51 -0500
  ...I duct taped one to my >expantion tank opening to see if I was getting any CO in my exhaust. I cut >open a...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:40:14 -0400
  I would be interested to see how that Extreme Tape would hold in John's situation. My son's '91 740 Volvo had a...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:39:02 -0600
  ...I have wrapped up burst rad hoses > successfully with Gaffer tape. (better than duct tape-used in the film > biz) > > Anybody else made emergency...
• Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:37:26 -0800
  ...no donut hell i am canadian and err well ya know duct tape is canucks best friend but do you realy stretch it from...
• Further Thoughts - EV Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 22:49:46 -0500
  ...The tent may be waterproof, but the cloth tapes which are used to tie up the (unzipped) window covers are extremely efficient capillary wick...
• Re: speedo calibration - what's it cost (roughly)?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 13:55:51 -0400
  ...On my Honda, I used a GPS and a tape recorder to log indicated speeds for the actual speeds I was interested in, and...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:48:46 -0600
  ...other hi-teck plastic that I have not found yet. "Helicopter tape" came up recently on a list. Maybe it would work? Anybody with...
• Re: Propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:39:41 -0400
  ...Just looking for some wisdom If you use PTFE thread tape, need to use the yellow kind that's approved for gas... Yrs, d
• Re: Protecting a sticker?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:17:15 -0400
  At 10:44 AM 9/3/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >I don't think clear packing tape will stick well. Instant-laminating stuff...
• FS: original radio & speakers
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 15:27:41 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 minimum (or higher offer), plus postage 4 - original speakers...
• Re: Removing Dealer Logo - how to?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:49:45 -0600
  ...If you get it hot enough and the glue hasn't crystallized, decals and pin striping tape will peel off. Randy Herd 86 GL...
• TiiCo Install Video needed
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:44:46 -0700
  I'm waiting for a TiiCo kit right now and would appreciate it someone who has one of these tapes could p-mail me...
• Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:35:22 -0500
  ...Duct, tape, baling wire, super glue, etc. anything to get to the end result, in a haphazard, quick way. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85...
• ATF pan gasket leak?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Werner
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:50:37 -0400
  ...no luck with plumber's tape any thoughts on welding the dip stick to the pan? and welding in a drain plug to the...
• Re: Other Audio source into Stock Westy Radio
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:39:14 -0500
  ...Does your stock head unit have a tape deck? If so, use a tape adapter. There are also FM radio adapters; they work too...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:56:02 -0700
  ...Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I use said clear helicopter tape to protect my bicycle frames from damage. > Although tough, it is also...
• Re: Re; Keys Locked in Van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:52:22 -0700
  In order to address this concern, i got an extra key made, a flat all metal one, and taped it under my van in...
• Re: Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 15:54:49 -0400
  ...Using masking tape and an Exacto knife mask off on either side of the area that normally would be silver if it hadn't...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 00:47:30 -0600
  > So what's in you're tape deck, MP3, or CD player? Song title and artist, > please. Just for fun... otay, but you asked...
• Re: Moderator CommentRe: Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:40:41 -0500
  ...Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes > For the record there is no List prohibition regarding to use of name > brands and/or trademarks unless such...
• Re: [Syncro] MB wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - P&J Lander
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:52:36 +1000
  ...VW has a 14mm ball taper and the MB has a 12mm ball taper. Put some marking dye on the nut and see how...
• Moderator CommentRe: Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:10:52 -0700
  ...Volkswagen - Audi - Porsche' training tapes > > >> Why can't people just say ebay instead of "e-place" and walmart >> instead of W**mart and other...
• Re: FS: New SA Hella H-4s with correct factory buckets $65/pair
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:24:03 +1300
  ...cutoffs can be "corrected" using a wedge of insulating tape or vinyl graphics tape attached over the appropriate part of the lenses. -- Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:33:35 -0700
  ...seemed to pick > up AM stations great. > > Im on my third tape deck and I still can't seem to get anything on the...
• Vanagon Themed Mix Tape
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:13:49 -0600
  About a month ago I started a thread about which songs to include on a Vanagon themed mix tape. Thanks to everyone for your...
• Wing windows
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:37:56 -0500
  ...I took the driver's side WW out and tried to wrap tape around the lower pivot rod. Did not work. Anyone been there...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:04:20 -0700
  Riiiiiiiiight -- he says as he reaches for the bailing wire and duct tape. c At 10:24 PM 6/15/01 -0500, Terry Kay...
• Re: What's in your tape deck?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:31:36 EST
  Dude, forgot to list Metallica and Aerosmith for those times when I'm stuck in traffic and need a vent for my road rage...
• Fresh Water tank Drain Cap
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:58:17 -0400
  I bought a PVC pipe cap at Lowes that fit snugly after wrapping the threads with teflon tape. If you would like the exact...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:24:20 -0500
  ...If this Van simply had red tape in between the white tape the Van would be legal. Wait till this guy's ride glares...
• Screen Replacement Poptop
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:19:20 -0500
  ...The Velcro itself will not bond to the canvas ( different Substrates, We would have to sew cotton tape to each pc to make it...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 15:02:42 -0500
  ...I had checked out the price from Rescue Tape web site, from the Cheap Tools web site, and from the local Cheap Tools outlet...
• Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:31:20 -0500
  ...If you stretch it tight/put slats across > the opening every couple of feet & duct tape it down tightly, I don't think > it...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:33:57 EST
  In a message dated 11/9/05 8:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, ctonline@webtv.net writes: > > Duct Tape and a sheet of...
• Re: TuTu rechargeable headlamp
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 08:25:26 -0800
  ...The plug end seems to be a fairly common one... > Anyhow, no more futzing around with batteries and trying to not break, then > tape...
• Re: WTB: Stove face
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 06:59:24 EST
  ...Took some small pieces of masking tape and very carefully masked off the outer edges of the two triangle shapes and where the star...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 19:10:35 -0600
  Good Grief, Man!!! C We are ALL excited for you, but share the secret path through the red tape to allow you to import...
• coolant system pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:16:04 -0500
  I recently remarked, concerning using rescue tape, that temperature and pressure in a vanagon cooling system exceed those in a garden hose. Of course...
• Re: wtf? lol
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 13:33:09 -0400
  At 01:23 PM 6/1/2010, Doug Alcock wrote: >Fibreglass -- seems to be his thing :-) Or maybe masking tape............ [Moderator hat] Volks, Wottheheck...
• Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 23:50:34 EST
  ...Siliconed and held by electrical tape 4. Fuel filter not secured a recipe for DISASTER. fix asap.. its amazing the van hasnt burned to...
• Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Dan Brustein
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:19:33 -0400
  ...to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have duct tape covered! :-) ? Okay.. so it was *two* simple questions. --=Dan '84 Westy
• Roof Vent Fan Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 09:21:01 -0700
  ...12v computer fan and rigging up something with plywood and duct tape, but then again maybe there is an easier/nicer solution? I'd...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 23:49:45 -0500
  ...UVIC.CA> writes: > my dozy advice is to not use Teflon tape in gas connections, but > rather use > the stuff in a tube...too...
• Re: Restoring Vanagon Emblems
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:09:42 -0700
  ...In one YouTube video, a guy used aluminum tape and exacto knife to cut the tape along each shape. It turned out OK, but...
• Re: rear speaker wires, '83 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:25:05 -0500
  ...The three wires are taped down as they run to the back and that is why you can't pull them. You will need...
• Re: Arm rest problem....removing the pin?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 10:37:17 -0700
  I am not sure, but I believe the hole through which the pin goes is tapered. I know that the pins I have removed...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:14:19 -0400
  ...Get a 1 gallon milk jug and cut the bottom 3/4 of the way off.Duct tape this jug to the opening of...
• Re: Burnt Wires!!-Please look and advise
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:34:04 -0500
  ...I found one wire just cut off and taped up with electrical tape that was taped to the plastic sheath for the harness but...
• Re: Replacement speakers for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 10:31:30 -0800 (PST)
  ...The road/engine VW noise factor has spurred a question of whether or not to use tapes or CD's. Some of you may...
• Re: creaky steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:53:03 -0800
  ...I just fixed a squeak in the steering wheel - it was the main steering shaft rubbing a hole in the tape wrapped around it...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM - Need Throttle Body Idle Screw
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:18:03 -0700
  if you won't find the screw then some options: - tape or put a glob of silicon sealer on the top of the screw...
• Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:14:52 -0700
  ...need a steering wheel that doesn't fall off.... > > Bryan Duct tape. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http...
• Re: What a great thing the Vanagon List is...saved me a big hassel today...long boring story
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 3 May 2010 11:45:19 -0400
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-treme-tape-96807.html Geo
• 4 Sale: original speakers, radio/cassette deck
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 11:55:44 -0800
  ...1 - radio/tape player, model 000 035 188, working condition; looks good price: $50.00 minimum (or higher offer), plus postage 4 - original speakers...
• 85 Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 13:19:32 -0500
  ...Somebody else please buy it before I'm tempted to call. "Volkswagon '85 Vanagon GL, 1 owner, PS, Pioneer Tape Deck, New clutch/brakes...