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Re: Gas Cap
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 15 Jul 2006 23:06:27 -0400
Sorry, David, I don't have a cap ... but ... What I'm about to say may help after you get a replacement. My '84...
Re: Another bit on keys
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:42:19 +0000
My '87 2WD uses the N blank and that works on the ignition, all doors and the gas cap. Stephen On Thursday, September 29...
Re: 91 Westy Propane Flue: Shower Cap Needed?
Historical mailing list - coyote
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 11:09:53 -0700
...I think it is important to keep leaves >and other debris out but those caps are hard to keep in place. Actually, the cap...
Re: Passing NJ Inspections
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:40:41 -0600
...I replace the fuel > cap and again it leaked through the key hole. My locking gas cap (from a VW dealer) has never passed...
Re: VW obscene parts pricing
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:52:27 -0400
...I agree. "capitalism" only works when people have real morals and ethics, and a genuine concern for their fellow man. When the goal is...
Re: Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:02:37 -0700
I have an 85 weekender and bought some armrest caps from Chris at uniwerks a while back... https://www.etsy.com/listing/744844671/vanagon...
Re: Engine worries return
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
...Engine worries return > > This is likely moot, as it sounds like the cap(s) failed, but was the replaced blue cap and current cap...
Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:02:15 -0400
...Also, I considered the GE caps but in the end found some cap covers on line that is I found VW decals that fit...
Re: Coolant cap and other cooling system failures
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 1 Nov 2015 09:36:59 -0500
...Coolant cap > > > > My blue coolant cap is leaking slightly. I have another cap on order > it will take 2 days. Any suggestions on what...
Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 8 May 2013 18:00:11 -0400
Tom, If you (or anyone else) would like to make an adapter to test pressure caps, get this fitting from Stant: http://www.amazon...
Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:28:29 -0600
...I think he may have meant that the moon caps were original VW caps, but not that they were the original caps from this...
Re: Coolant Mystery positive update
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:38:20 -0700
...On cap #3.... ;) Neil. On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: .... > With the known working cap my system seems to...
Re: Brake dust on alloy wheel ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:02:05 -0700
You have to take the wheel off the van toinstall the center cap. The center cap is for appearance only, and has nothing to...
Re: Early Bus Gas tanks - follow up
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 10 Apr 1995 12:03:26 -0700 (PDT)
>> What is the capacity of the '67 tank? I was told the capacity on >> the '56 tank was 11.1 gallons; a friend told...
Re: DIESEL need rod cap nuts
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:12:33 -0500
...Does anyone know? Jim On Aug 21, 2011, at 2:06 PM, "pat " <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Jim, are the diesel cap nuts different...
Fwd: Re: Tierra del Fuego AND Cape to Cape Clarification
Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:02:27 -0500
...Tierra del Fuego AND Cape to Cape > > >accommodations for the passengers. Crucero Express, between Panama City, > >Panama and Cartegena, Colombia, has ceased operation, so...
Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
Historical mailing list - Karena Prater
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:58:44 -0700
...Not sure how I missed that -- I think I was not sure if it was referring to the cap for the sink drain as...
Gas Caps
Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:46:03 -0700
...I have found caps ranging from 18 - 25 I think I may be getting one from Chris - depending how patient I am! I do...
Re: Removing front bumper end caps
Historical mailing list
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:42:03 EDT
...But I can't figure out how to > take off the end caps. The rear caps were pretty obvious but I can't > get...
FREEBIE --- Two Bosch Distributor Caps
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:34:17 -0500
For Free!!!! Two New Bosch distributor caps for WBX- the type WITHOUT the studs in the spark plug holes. You pay postage via Paypal...
87 Westy Propane Tank Capacity
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:09:56 +0000
...What is the capacity of the propane tank on a Vanagon Westy? Thanks. Ric _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail� is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels...
Re: Syncro Gas Tank Capacity ('Mileage')
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 01:46:12 +0100
Tony Peet wrote: > When did VW increase the Syncro gas tank capacity to 18.5 gallons? Was there ever any Syncro with smaller tank...
Needed: (1) Disc Hub Cap
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Thu, 10 May 2001 07:42:54 EDT
I need only one lonely hub cap. Pretty fair condition, please. Please P-Mail replies if you have one to sell. Or, I'll...
15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
Historical mailing list - lchase
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:23:01 -0800
Folks, Does anyone have an extra "15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor" for the "Intermittent Vanagon Syndrome" fix to sell. Haven't been able...
Anyone... ?
Historical mailing list - Yoshi
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:47:33 +0900
...Anyone have a rubber cap to install in this bolt? http://members.aol.com/vnmc2/cap.jpg Y_O_S_H @ 87H2O VANAGON NIPPON...
Re: Anyone... ?
Historical mailing list - Yoshi
Sat, 4 May 2002 00:59:56 +0900
...Thanks Chris, However, I hoped for the "factory made" cap! The cap is on Air by Godzilla Gamera and the swap from Florida now...
For Sale: vanagon capt chairs w/ adjustable armrests, fit all vans
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 May 2002 14:43:50 EDT
...vanagon capt chairs w/ adjustable armrests, fit all vanagons, good upgrade for '80-'84 but fit all years.. grey velour. �clean, great shape. from...
alloy center caps
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:59:59 -0600
...If I make the center hole the correct size I should be able to use the stock VW center caps. Thanks George '85 Westfalia
plastic cap 025 133 100 ID ?
Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
Sat, 20 Nov 2004 10:38:27 -0800
Hi list Got the '87 Westy back from a shop (Auto trans replacement) and there was this black plastic triangle shaped cap, 025 133...
Re: Electrical discharging a capacitor
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 18:14:52 EDT
...enough juice to be lethal. >> Don't kid yourself; not all capacitors are created equal. Some can unload a LOT of Joules real fast...
'85+ instrument cluster resistor/capacitor identification?
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:22:57 -0500
I just searched the archives and I could not find a schematic or diagram for the identification of the resistors and capacitors that live...
Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 19:12:58 -0400
<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Sorry,</P> <P>I meant EXPANSION tank cap!  not radiator cap, it's not friday...
Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 21:28:45 -0500
...Expansion tank cap operation... >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hello all. > >First, I just purchased my first Westfalia...a brown '85 automatic. Overall, >it...
Re: clock
Historical mailing list - jon
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:37:11 -0800
...I don't know of any repair options. ;) Jon On Tue, 30 Oct 2007, Mike Collum wrote: > Those two 100 uf caps are usually...
Re: problems with lock on gas tank cap
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:00:34 -0600
Is the diesel cap a different size? I need one for my 82westy and since the newer diesel nozzles are the smaller size can...
Re: Troubleshooting Blinking LED
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 1 May 2014 04:51:27 -0400
At 10:11 PM 4/30/2014, Mister Tom wrote: >Is that the "big" electrolytic capacitor? Does it charge up to say the test...
Interesting item on eBay web site item#92595475: VW Vanagon Wheel Covers (Hub Caps)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 17:53:43 -0700
VW Vanagon Wheel Covers (Hub Caps) Title of item: VW Vanagon Wheel Covers (Hub Caps) Seller: elhudson@msn.com Starts: 04/17/99 21...
Re: Just got my SA 15" Alloys today, now what size tires?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Fri, 10 Aug 2001 19:48:09 -0700
...Bought 5 wheels and received 4 >center caps, I wonder if I would have bought 4 wheels, would I have received >3 center caps...
Need Westy water cap
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 21:55:48 -0700
Hey folks, In your junkyard tours, please keep your eyes open for a water tank cap (It *does* have a cap, doesn't it...
Re: where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad tantalum capacitor?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 06:42:22 +0000
...where to buy 15 volt 22 microfarrad tantalum capacitor? >Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 01:27:16 EST > >OK Volks, Radio Shack doesn't...
Re: No, not the silver socket
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0700
...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 9/25/2007 10:58 AM Mike S wrote: > At 01:20 PM 9/25/2007...
Re: Locking Gas Cap
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Wed, 15 Sep 2010 22:29:56 -0600
Oops, forgot to mention it is for an 88 Westfalia.....sorry Scott! BTW, the key has not been lost, the cap has been lost...
Question re water tank cap
Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:07:23 -0600
A few years ago the plastic cap for the water tank drain on my 1987 Westy broke . Rather than replacing it, I bought a...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
9/30/95 7:33 PM
...My estimate of a 2C load (twice capacity) would be that you may get 1/2 to 1/4 of the capacity, and that...
Re: PopTop Leg Rubber Cap
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Tue, 15 May 2018 09:19:16 -0700
...I had plasti-dip in mind as a backup plan but with van-cafe (rocky mountain westy) selling the caps at .95 cents for...
leaking cap nut? 1.9er
Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:58:02 -0400
Just like the subject says… Why am I leaking out of only one (that I can yet see) cap nut?? Top driver rear… Draining...
DIESEL need rod cap nuts
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 09:21:34 -0500
...hoping someone reading this list will have a set of 1.6 diesel rod cap nuts in their junkpile. I need all eight. Jim
Re: carring capacity of vannie single cab
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:55:20 EST
...Anybody know what the amount is? owners manual is in german later mark d are u talking about the payload capacity?
Plastic Screw Caps/Covers in Brown & White.
Historical mailing list - lchase
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 08:33:36 -0800
Folks, Looking for a bunch of those interior Plastic Screw Caps/Covers in Brown & White. Would prefer to purchase new ..... but would of course...
Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:02:45 -0400
>Can anyone tell me a good source for an 8 mm internal 12 point driver >for the 12 point cap screws (Porsche) for the...
know a good repair shop in San Juan Capistrano, CA?
Historical mailing list - bruce simon blake
Sat, 7 Dec 2002 00:30:34 -0900
I'm stranded in San Juan Capistrano, and looking for a shop that can rebuild my exhaust system on my Eurospec Conversion 86 Westy...
Re: Wheel bearing dust cap fell off... trouble ahead?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:41:07 -0400
There are a number of reasons for the bearing caps to pop off. Over time they will stretch and lose their fit. I've...
Re: Propane tank size and recommended capacity
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:27:49 -0700
...Propane tank size and recommended capacity Is that the size or the recommended amount? I seem to remember it should only be filled to...
Re: removing front brake grease caps
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:52:07 EDT
...I've taken the little retaining clip off the little square nut thing sticking out of the grease cap, what next? I've tried...
Re: Distributor cap for 2.1 L--sloppy fit
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 18:37:58 -0400
Steve; My cap wiggles a bit too but seems to snap back to the original position. I will go out on a limb and...
Re: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:21:15 -0400
There are a few different cap designs out there. Most rely on the valve piece being sealed to the cap when it is secured...
Re: Blue radiator cap
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Wed, 31 May 2000 15:25:58 -0400
...That's all I could find. �ric At 12:51 PM 31/05/00 -0600, Gary wrote: >I just bought a new radiator cap...
Throwing a tantalum
Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 11:07:42 -0700
...I am planning on including a tantalum capacitor in my box of "spares" to take with me on a long trip. My 87 Westy...
Re: weird smog rule
Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:35:16 -0700
Arizona has this check and my Thing failed but they don't have the gizmo that works with my Vanagon cap so they don...
Re: WTB: Tan captain's chairs from '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:10:19 -0700
...Tan captain's chairs from '87 Vanagon > Hey folks-- > > I'm looking to buy two tan front captain's chairs from a 1987 Vanagon...