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• Automotive Electrical Components Supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 12:19:49 -0700
  ...nylon connectors used on engine harnesses, miniature or terminals, protective boots and caps, color-coded wiring. The terminal kits that I've found available...
• Re: !!!From the Underground - Genuine Hella Hubcaps for Sale!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 9 May 2002 18:14:35 EDT
  In a message dated 5/9/02 4:24:21 PM, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: << LOL! will trade hub caps for a wrinkly midget...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:15:37 -0700
  ...RatShack carries axial and radial lead caps in 35WVDC and 22UF for less than a buck. 272-1014 Axial 272-1026 Radial. but hey...
• Another box-o-stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 17:53:21 EST
  ...He has a 80,85gl Anyone need some hub caps? These are a honey comb style and I have 3 to move. How about...
• Re: My first Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 17:28:43 -0600
  ...market. > > sudhir that's funny as I just replaced the chrome caps with the original VW mat black version we sell: http://secure.mycart...
• Your english is so five minutes ago: was Re: Here's one I'll bet big bucks ain't in the archives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:06:19 -0600
  ...Jim >> When I was going to school, they told >> us ALL CAPS was used to EMPHASIZE a word. Now it's supposed to be...
• Re: Rescue Squad mapped! (Frydye content)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:00:02 -0500
  ...Do you mean capsha by an image confirm link? I thought that might be more trouble than it's worth. All those melty letters...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:01:59 -0400
  I keep 2 different sized bolts with vacuum caps on the end just for plugging the lines when I pull them. This seems to...
• Re: need rear rubber bumper guards
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:59:08 -0500
  We have the end caps for $15 each for the aftermarket or $24 each for the OEM. We can also get the center strip...
• Alloys for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 23:03:15 -0400
  ...The set also includes the special lug nuts and bolts necessary to install them and the small hub caps. The price is $550 and...
• painting
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 08:58:35 -0500
  ...scratched at all, Gary Gary and Belle from Hallowell, ME garyc@saturn.caps.maine.edu '72 Westy (gone to iron oxide) '97 EVC "Flash"
• Re: Alloy wheel lug nuts-- hard to find parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:10:09 EST
  ...the midnight free > parts place. > > west coast metric sells plastic lug caps just like jetta/golf whatever but 19mm instead of 17mm [text/html]
• Re: MICHELIN XCA
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 19:50:19 -0800
  ...members feel like > > they need to make an issue of the caps...The content > > of your mail is useful > > and important. Thank you > > Finn...
• Some more stuff---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 5 May 2002 02:17:47 -0500
  ...about 40% Bridgestone's ) with all the lug nut's and caps--$400.00 Plus whatever it takes to get to you---- Thanks, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Re: Has anyone ever seen alloy wheels like this? Ben? anyone?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:38:32 EST
  ...the center caps are dark grey too. this is not a custom > job - it came this way from the factory.. >> > > sounds like a custom...
• Re: Slide-in seat accessories wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:38:28 -0400
  ...stop that > I'm missing. > > Also, does anyone have the metal caps that cover the tracks when the > seat isn't in the car...
• Re: Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 15:54:49 -0400
  ...restoring scraped-up hub caps Does anyone have any more restoration tips? I would like to rechrome(sp?) parts of the front grill. I...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 14:53:02 -0800
  ...The package includes Michelin Rainforce MX4 215/65-15 tires mounted and balanced, center caps, all new hardware and instructions. Got a Syncro Vanagon...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:14:12 -0800
  ...However, I have seen cars > with dirty rags for gas caps turned away. > > BenT > > > __________________________________________- > ________ > Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - Let the > expert host...
• Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:21:18 -0700
  ...Also, I got a set of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where...
• Re: Which 15" steel wheels will fit a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 01:51:18 EDT
  ...I just sold mine really really cheap with > the hub caps. Check with the dealers, they should have plenty used ones. > Michael Modl > 87...
• Re: 85 Hub Cap...
  Historical mailing list - Eric C. Bigglestone
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:10:42 EDT
  ...from VW, i did a search on the web for hub caps. came up with some place in the west, i forget the name...
• Re: Wanted: bumper for '87
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 01:31:40 EDT
  ...ya gotta take the end caps and trim strip off before you straighten it, ya know.... ;<) chris
• Differential->Half Shaft Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 17:43:17 -0400
  ...The seal cap #091 301 189, which caps the differential and is between it and the CV joint, was out of position. I examined...
• FS- 86 7-passenger 4-speed, Tampa, FL area $2100
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 19:35:22 -0600
  ...the picture of the bus (at classifieds2000.com) shows silver-painted wheels with the old-style chromed hub caps (NOT wheel covers). now you...
• Re: Vanagon Alloy wheels $300
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:23:55 -0700
  ...here -- and he said that I should remove the plastic hub caps from my stock 14'' steel wheels because black steel wheels are the...
• Re: Alloy wheel caps and a ? (Turn signals)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:01:15 +0000
  On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Gregory S. Morrison < gsm@gregorysmorrison.com> wrote: > (2) Symptom: Left turn signal flashes twice as...
• New Product Available-Replacement Westy Water Tank Locking Cap
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 13:14:10 -0800
  ...exemplary, and he threw in one of the first production new caps for us to try. As for his new locking cap, I have...
• Wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Tue, 5 May 2020 18:29:12 -0700
  ...One of my attempts involved putting spacers on the front and I had to take the dust caps off the hubs (very snug fit...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:59:28 -0500
  The Sears/Craftsman site said that my local store had one of the socket caps sets in stock, so I wrote down the numbers...
• Re: fuel leak - or not...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:05:32 -0400
  ...Good time to check that the swaged rings holding the caps on the fuel rails aren't rusting out, but when they fail you...
• Re: Wanted: '91 Syncro hubcap center
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:41:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...Any clues as to >where I might find a replacement? I wouldn't exactly call the alloy wheels "hub caps"......but it seems as...
• Alloy Wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:06:54 -0400
  ...The price is $650 plus shipping for a set of fou= r which includes the small hub caps in the center and the special...
• Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 17:21:43 -0800
  ...DON'T SHOUT!!! I would rather see all lower case letters and no punctuation than all CAPS. Now as far as your problems... 1...
• Re: needed: drain cap for 87 water tank
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:14:16 -0700
  ...drain cap for 87 water tank > Hi Listees, > Do any of you know where I can purchase one or two drain caps for the...
• 15" Audi rims (for Vanagon) - set of four in Portland, OR
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:46:45 -0700
  ...Comes with all 4 center caps, one of which has a star-patterned crack in the acrylic cover of it. These would need to...
• Re: Alloy wheel caps and a ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:10:56 EST
  In a message dated 1/16/09 2:57:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, gsm@GREGORYSMORRISON.COM writes: > (1) Does anyone have an extra...
• Re: Glad that I checked my tires
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:15:56 -0400
  ...While I was putting the wheel hub caps back on I spotted something. There is a cut on the valve stem near the base...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - walkingboss
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 14:56:47 -0500
  ...Electrical shop, that doesn't sell air fresheners, and plastic hub caps! Even if you have to pay a few bucks for the test...
• Need opinions on 87 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 23:49:10 -0600
  ...The muffler is starting to rot on the top, and the center caps are missing on the wheels. They are asking $3900.00. I...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 9 May 2013 10:08:11 -0700
  ...I know > it holds > pressure (loosened it while warm!), and I know it can let > fluid/air in/out. > > > Yes, pressure caps are cheap...
• Re: Need Parts: Oil Cap/Substitute Ideas 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:23:49 -0700
  ...Anyone have one (maybe even two?? I may >do this again!!) 2.1l wasserboxer oil caps laying around and be willing >to part with...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:05:23 -0700
  ...holder should be fine, you don't really need the weatherproof caps up inside that wiring box, and working space is scarce. Stuart MacMillan...
• Radiator caps
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 16:09:50 CST6CDT
  (can you tell I'm in the office today?) Here's some cap info: '83 Uses a metal, conventioal style cap readily available everywhere...
• Re: Bumper/Foglights...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 11:12:36 EST
  ...take off end caps (pry out plug, remove phillips screw) chris
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:03:52 -0800
  ...1.White wall tires (Need new ones soon) 2.Chrome VW Hub caps over red rims 3.Chain steering wheel 4.4 Curb feelers...
• prices for vanagon fiberglass stuff, seats etc
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 10:31:53 -0700
  ...fiberglass bumper front, complete $300 fiberglass bumper rear, complete $375 fiberglass bumper rear, middle section $225-250 fiberglass rear bumper end caps 85 ea...
• Re: Capacitor for filter on AFM
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:41:35 -0400
  ...Al, tantalum caps have small size (vibration resistance), high reliability and high temperature resistance compared to aluminums. Also low leakage, though I don't...
• diesel blown head gasket
  Historical mailing list - sean fleener
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 22:59:40 -0700
  ...yield which requires rod sizing after you remove and replace bolts caps wont line up properly I have a 1.6 diesel that has...
• Re: Correct hub caps. 82-84 vanagon hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:46:38 -0600
  82 the chrome were "stock" and the plastic "dealer option" according to paperwork on the van when I bought it. However, I noted that...
• Re: How much are they worth?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 22:08:52 -0800
  ...Ironically the hub caps are worth what is worth something -- > from free to about $10 each. I've seen them sell for even more...
• Brake Master Cylinder Replacement Summary
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 09:39:10 -0700
  ...Use the included caps to keep the fluid in until installation. 3) Replace the seals on the servo and reservoir. 4) It might be...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:09:33 EST
  ...Anyone know if A4 15" alloys (after center drilling for grease caps) will > fit Cunegonde? They're 5x112. I know I'll need longer...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:30:40 -0800
  ...Clean my Dusty Caps > > One of the better, and less labor intensive ways is to use the good ole > dishwasher, if your house is...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - DOUG ELLEDGE
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:47:24 -0800
  I am running bug style hub caps too. But I have also run into problems with them falling off. My problems started when I...
• Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:06 -0700
  is it a Bosch cap ? I recall noiticing aluminum terminals in non-bosch el cheapo distributor caps, which have no purpose on a vanagon...
• Got another shipment from VW Classic Parts today!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:52 -0400
  ...stainless steel syncro gas tank straps, and some OE bumper end caps for the chrome bumpers. I also get several sets of the plastic...
• Set Of 4 Vanagon Alloy Rims For Sale
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:18:46 +0000
  ...NO center caps and NO lugs/bolts. Looking for $350.00 for the set of 4. Really don't want to ship. see them...
• Re: source for oem Carat alloy wheel centercaps?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:32:49 -0600
  ...for the tooling over time... > >Or does anyone know which center caps from other vehicles fit/look >ok on a Vanagon? > > > >These?: > >http://www...
• Re: water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:06:43 -0500
  These keys may be like the locking gas caps (I've found three at wrecking yards that were keyed like mine). Have someone on...