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• Chrome Vanagon Bumpers for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Wed, 7 Jan 2004 17:19:50 -0700
  ...I removed these to install our tube bumpers, that's the only reason they came off! The plastic side caps are also in good...
• Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - William S. Brown Jr.
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:42:19 -0800
  ...Vanagon? I am seeing some small weeping between the plastic end caps and the aluminum core. My guess is that there is some type...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:47:40 -0800
  ...paint my Mercedes steelies like that! > > What are "HCs" ? HC = Hub caps. I like trying to make up new internet acronyms. ;) And FWIW, masking...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 21:29:02 -0400
  ...most vanagon > gas caps are not designed to use the main key.... ." That is why I > responded as I did. the sentence is pretty...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:10:56 -0700
  ...Newer caps are available but does not accept the original N profile keys. That’s means you cannot key them to match your ignition...
• Re: Looking for 14" steel rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:06:37 -0700
  And I have 3 black ones with old tires (4 chrome caps included) to match BenT's "bunch" here on the same coast. Free...
• Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:34:09 -0800
  ...Mark Edward Maglott wrote: > Can't you use a flat screwdriver or just about anything to unlock some of > those caps? > > On Wed, Jan...
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 11:19:35 -0800
  ...alistair On Jan 12, 2014, at 11:02 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > In the shop I looked at the end caps...
• Re: Needed: Rear Chrome Bumper for 86 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Paul Uusitalo
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 12:33:15 -0700
  ...opened. > >So I need a replacement bumper, but not the end caps. If anyone has >one available, or knows where to find one, please...
• Re: Yes, wheels... again! (long)
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 11:44:28 -0700
  ...the center caps to the wheels fit as long as you cut a 1/2 " notch in the retaining ring to clear the split...
• Re: How to remove the heat duct?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:57:41 -0700
  Pop off the caps and use a Philips head screwdriver on the screws. Don't forget the screws at the exit grill, and you...
• Re: Removing the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:35:09 -0700
  Three sheet metal screws under the plastic trim caps on the front. Two screws on each side accessible through ajoining cabinets Propane line 120v...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] diesel rods weights
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 19:10:28 -0500
  ...I'm >rebuilding and noticed numbers stamped on the connecting rod caps. Are >these weights? Do I have to take out the pistons again...
• Re: Diesel head issue... opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 17:52:15 -0700
  ...Germany 1984 Replacement head Mexico (at least says so on cam caps) 06810337F. Where "old" head said Germany, "new" head simply says GEX. Not...
• Yakima cross bars alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:44:23 -0800
  ...Does anybody know if black gas line will rust? It appears that the end caps from the Yakima will fit into them, so this...
• Re: Coolant Reservoir Boiling
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 22:58:17 -0700
  82 Diesel Vanagons don't havethe blue plastic pressure bottle caps.. they have a very normal conventional pressure cap ....like what American cars used...
• Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 16:05:20 -0400
  ...For $85, David Marshall at Fast Forward sells a set of "wheel caps & fastener covers" which fit the stock 14" steel wheels and the...
• Re: Problem removing grease cap from front wheel???
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:51:42 -0700
  ...for that but they work great to take off the grease caps on wheels. Don Hanson On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 1:38...
• FS: Alloy wheels sets for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 19:29:57 -0500
  I have two sets of alloy wheels for sale complete with the special lugs and nuts and the small center hub caps. One set...
• Need Parts: Oil Cap/Substitute Ideas 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:51:16 -0500
  ...Anyone have one (maybe even two?? I may do this again!!) 2.1l wasserboxer oil caps laying around and be willing to part with...
• Cut a slit in toue bleed screw.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 16:09:18 -0800
  ...I left enough of the capscrew thread intact to form a good seal when snugged down. Now if I could braze on a knurled...
• Re: Need : cap for master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 20:27:47 -0700
  If i recall correctly many of the VW model caps are interchangeable. Seems to me I once used one from a 1990 Jetta. Claudio...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 01:32:29 -0400
  ...Replacement caps (probably what Tim has) can be turned with a screwdriver if they didn't rekey it. The originals can't be (at...
• FS: odds and ends
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Sat, 1 May 2004 16:55:23 -0400
  ...1.9l $40 4 spark plugs $10 4 old style hub caps $20 pair of eyebrows $5 Pair of cats eyes $5 thats most...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 06:51:53 -0700
  ...Hello List, > > > > Checking here first, Does anyone have one of this caps for the rear > washer > > bottle for sale? > > > > Before you tell me to...
• Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:33:39 -0500
  ...that's where I saw this. > Thoughts? Snake Oil, with all caps, pure and simple. Think about it. A given engine. Supposedly increase power...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:41:55 -0600
  Tom, whether you saw it or not, some of the commentary DID leave the impression that front and rear had different wheels. Ron Salmon...
• 15" Wheels/Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 09:34:21 -0400
  ...that I can still put my "classic" VW chrome dome hub caps on? I know sort of a dumb question but I figure someone...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:05:29 -0400
  " and adding lash caps." Can someone explain about lash caps? Larry A. On Sat, Sep 8, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Tom Carchrae <tom...
• Re: Looking for reliable and reasonable repair place in New England
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:33:02 +0100
  Andrew, Thanks for the suggestion, but I've tried two different caps... Sent from my iPad > On Mar 24, 2014, at 19:55, "Andrew...
• Vanagon Syndrome Fix: 10 Volt Capacitor OK?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:52:10 -0700
  ...Volt Tantalum capacitor be ok? FWIW to others, soldering two 10uf caps in parallel to connectors inside AFM, is a minor PITA. New plan...
• Re: All those needing stove flue caps...
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 16:28:49 CDT
  On Tue, 20 Sep 94 15:37:25 CDT Michael J. Rensing said: >Barry, do you have a mailing address for E-A RV...
• Re: Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:38:31 -0700
  ...no center caps. > Bolts and nuts included > > I ask 350 plus shipping. > > Ramon Celaya. > South California > -- > > > Syncro 86 > Weekender 87 > Bug 68 >
• Re: ??Labeling of Imports??
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:30:54 -0500
  ...I kinda was pissed, because, they were twice the price of the jippo caps that I had already purchased, and upon installing them, the...
• Re: !!!From the Underground - Genuine Hella Hubcaps for Sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 9 May 2002 13:25:16 -0700
  LOL! will trade hub caps for a wrinkly midget dog! Rico Sapolich wrote: > > !!! Special Offer on Genuine HELLA Hubcaps !!! > > 4 Chrome Hubcaps for Sale...
• auto trans indicator lights and hella hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:09:57 -0700
  ...I just got some Hella chrome hub caps from Busdepot via JustKampers for my 89 Westy. They seem to fit loose and I'm...
• Re: Dumb Hubcap Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 23:24:59 -0500
  ...Anyway, the problem I am having is that the dust caps for the >> front wheel bearings are preventing the hubcaps from seating properly on...
• Paint and Bumper progress (long)
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 11:23:18 -0500
  ...So I bought a new rear bumper and new end caps from another source. The new bumper is not as heavy as the original...
• Re: Wafers for locks
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:44:19 -0700
  ...I generally scrounge through old wafers for gas caps, > > since I seldom rekey them. I'd just leave out any that you can't...
• Gas overflow
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 9 Apr 2015 09:40:39 -0400
  ...I should replace just because I'm there? I've tried multiple gas caps, its' not that. Thanks,Bryan
• Gowesty Lash Cap Set for Valve Adjusters?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:41:37 -0800
  ...parent_id= Has anyone found any long term issues with these caps and-or the rocker arm shim effectively reducing the length of mount...
• More New Owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 13:04:26 -0700
  ...is change to the Autobahn coolant.) 2) Who was making flue caps? Any left? 3) What are the best floor mats? Thanks again, folks...
• Re: Headlight adjuster parts needed
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 13:13:08 -0400
  On Sat, 7 Sep 2002, Ben McCafferty wrote: > Hey all, > I need the white caps that snap into the headlight assembly, and then accept...
• Re: Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 14 May 2003 09:47:40 -0700
  > > Good reasons to shop local -- when I ask for this > > kinda stuff at the Home Depot, all I get is dumb > looks ... > > ACE Hardware...
• Re: True Canadian Winter Bus Campout
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:29:46 -0700
  ...a > cylindrical stocking cap of double-thickness wool or synthetic yarn, > worn in > winter - in the Navy we called them watch caps... > > Don in...
• FS: South African 15" wheels + tires, last call!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 14:29:46 -0400
  ...Five SA 'Sunburst' 15x6.5 ET30 wheels, with all center caps and five BFG All-Terrain KO's, 215/75-15. Wheels are in...
• Key made for water fill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:10:37 -0700
  ...I never read threads on locking water fill caps but now it's relevant to me- can a key be made for the water...
• Hub cap questions. Pics.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 14:03:32 -0800
  ...Anyone know if these 14" caps will fit 15" steelies like these: http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=787678385...
• Re: High beam dash bulb
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:50:46 -0300
  ...But I suspect that if you pull the lamp you''ll find the > capsule plated over with a fine mirror coating of tungsten from...
• Re: Maitenance Philosophy: Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jim Woods
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 09:13:41 EDT
  ...Go easy one the caps and tanks. Jim Woods Jackson, WY '91 Westy Syncro
• Re: Tire Repair - Tubes?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 19:55:13 -0700
  ...Still possible for these to deteriorate over time, even with caps on. ChrisR '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale" > > Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 14...
• Has anyone ever seen alloy wheels like this? Ben? anyone?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 02:33:52 EST
  ...the center caps are dark grey too. this is not a custom job - it came this way from the factory.. has anyone else seen...
• Re: NVC - RE: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:11:58 -0600
  ...a 6" round pipe bumper with caps welded so it will hold air. Had one of these on my AA Fuel Funny Car carrier...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:06:23 -0400
  ...Yes, pressure caps are cheap, but the rest of your cooling system + radiators, etc are not. I think a cap tester is a good...
• Re: '91 vanagon GL fuel injector flush/clean?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:53:50 -0500
  The pintel caps aren't the pintels nor are they the bores they ride in. These guys aren't rebuilding - they are cleaning & testing...
• Re: What is VW Karma?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Dec 1996 09:34:11 PDT
  ...But I was pleasantly surprised to find the original VW centre caps underneath, which had been sprayed black! A few hours work with Autosol...
• Van parts - most free
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:10:23 -0700
  ...No caps. Going to the metal recycler at he end of the week if no interest. Kitchen light base, oxidized but worked when I...
• Re: '86 Westy in Guelph (good shape)
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:56:45 -0400
  ...Re: '86 Westy in Guelph (good shape) Wow, preserved in a time capsule! $18,000!!!!!!!! Wow that's a lot. Original German parts. It...
• NO CLUTCH!!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 09:36:05 -0500
  Yep, I know caps are yelling, I AM YELLING! It's about -5 F w/o the wind chill here in Cincinnati, OH. My...
• Re: WooHoo! got my End-caps from the bus depot.
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 10:44:57 +0100
  If you're searching for baby moons , lower springs, rims and other goodies, there's a Swedish company VW Custom & Speed parts , URL http...