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• Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:14:07 -0400
  I scored a really nice jalousy (sp?) window from a bay and I know these can be modified to fit my 83 Westy, Does...
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:31:35 -0700
  ...87 Westy gas tank out to repair the broken vent t-fitting on the > driver's side. I took some pics and they're...
• FS 1990 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 15 May 2005 12:54:06 -0700
  ...New complete expensive paint job, all the windows out, all the fittings, all the door handles off. Not the usual masked off job where...
• Re: Propane regulator replacement on ASI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 27 May 2007 13:26:32 -0600
  ...Very slick, safe (it's common in RV use now), nice brass T's 'n fittings/ends. I think it's the wise way...
• Re: How does the Idle Stabilizer Work?
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 16:57:20 -0700
  ...There is a vaccuum line that runs from the IS to a fitting highup by the fire wall on the right rear. The v...
• I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 17:03:35 -0500
  ...No matter what I did, I could not get the filler fitting to stay on the low side shrader fitting. It kept popping off...
• sorry for the dup. question
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:49:50 -0400
  ...Brainstorming WHY folks haven't used > them, I would think chiefly the PRICE of fitting good quality Stainless > Steel lines with the proper barbed...
• Re: hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:50:58 -0400
  Do you mean the CV joints? If not where , exactly, are you going to install the grease fitting? Ken Lewis 86 Transporter Crew Cab...
• Re: propane tank anatomy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:08:46 -0500
  ...The existing fitting on the regulator is the standard POL. To keep things as short as possible, remove the female POL from this adapter...
• Re: alter stove to portable?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 21:59:28 -0500
  ...stove with one that is portable? Or has anyone put a fitting into the van's propane system allowing connection of external appliances such...
• Re: Aircon Retrofit?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 May 1999 23:44:59 EDT
  ...It comes with the R-134a fittings and an 8 oz bottle of Ester Oil, instructions of how to do the retrofit (kinda general...
• Wanted: 1987 to 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 22:48:37 -0400
  ...Pmail me if you know of any vans fitting the description. Prefer to be in the northeast or mid-atlantic states. Karl
• Re: Re; window chrome mldg.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:21:21 -0400
  ...40! I found liquid dish detergent worked very well as a lubricant for fitting the plastic molding in the rubber slot. -Larry '86 Westfalia
• Wanted: Rear-facing jumpseat
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 07:54:34 -0500
  ...Also, what are the challenges fitting one of these seats into a GL? I am located in Connecticut. Let me know what you have...
• External oil cooler kit FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 20:10:25 -0800
  ...Hoses are about 42 inches long, braided type with Earl's aircraft-style fittings, 3" x 10" x 2" cooling area, quality cooler made...
• Re: fuel line replacement (7mm vs 5/16")
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:03:14 -0500
  ...It fit's plenty tight on the fittings and is a good quality hose. I paid $2.25 per foot and a 10' length...
• Re: A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:03:09 -0400
  ...However what you can do is to cut the old end off of your old hose, then have a compression fitting put on that...
• Re: Retro-fitting F.I. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 19:28:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Retro-fitting F.I. Well, I do not have much of an answer for most of your questions, but I may have an idea...
• Gowesty water hookup checkvalve stuck
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:15:42 -0600
  ...So, I pulled the water filler inlet from the side of the westy and removed it with its brass fittings. Down inside the array...
• Re: NVC -- Need easy-out or similar tool for 10-32 stainless steel bolts
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:20:37 -0500
  ...John On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 11:30 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Jeeze John, I threw out a bunch of HPLC fittings some...
• Re: vanagons on fire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:36 -0800
  ...about 3 inches forward of the firewall fitting.. where there is an original crimp clamp where the short fuel hose from the firewall fitting...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 20:54:17 -0500
  ...Even if that is manage to >be done successfully, then in order to effectively renew the wheel grease >through such a grease fitting would...
• Re: brake line replacement: partial or full?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:57:28 -0400
  ...I've got a set of Cunifer line and fittings coming from fedhillusa. For those lines in the front, they go through a hole...
• For Sale: 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:50:43 -0500
  ...previous owner ignored signs of leakage behind hookup fittings and bottom seam has rusted out Located in Bayport, MN The van runs great! Asking...
• Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 05:50:45 EST
  ...covering or plugging such a small hole would be easy.>>>> Drilling and taping the hole for a grease fitting is not going to introduce...
• What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 17:22:32 -0400
  ...I checked the fittings, they are tight. I assume it needs to be replaced? See pic http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/skpnsf/media/IMG...
• Subie powered Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:35:44 -0700
  ...You can merge like a real car! A fully Westy is just not fitting in with our current life... The van is in southern...
• Fuel tank ??
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:29:28 -0500
  Has anyone had any experience with the fittings on top of the fuel tank leaking? Where does the return line enter the tank? I...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 12:55:24 EST
  To make the sears gauge work without cutting off the Schraeder fitting is to get an air stem valve that goes in an auto...
• Re: Radiator Design
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:57:59 -0700
  ...The lower fitting, the one pointing directly at the ground is the exit. When you have radiator problems you're down and out. If...
• Modifying the heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 17:51:10 -0700
  ...Can I plug in the rubber hose using fittings? I think it will fit in there where I trashed the console, which I recommend...
• Re: auxillary heat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:08:17 -0600
  You could easily add a couple of T fittings and tap off the heater hoses running to the front of the Van anywhere to...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 20 May 2010 08:55:31 -0400
  ...This usually works on extremely rusted fittings and since you are going to throw the old lines and fittings away, who cares? When I...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:43:30 -0400
  ...There will be two hose > fittings on the cap. One connected to the compressed air source. The > other connected to the cap of the...
• Crankcase breather sludge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 30 Dec 1996 17:14:57 +0000
  ...There is no vacuum at the throttle valve housing fitting (early version), for ignition timing retard. Is there anything I'd damage inside this...
• Saw the Damage Today on MY EV
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:37:44 -0400
  ...The primary source of ignition was the fitting on the large fuel line that comes from the fuel tank and is then capped into...
• Re: rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - ray g
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 12:00:09 MDT
  ...is that has the T fitting to go to the rear >heater? >I want to eliminate the T fittings all together and just put...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:17:02 -0700
  ...When I installed R134 in an old olds the adapter fittings has some type of sealer/locktite or whatever on them and boy they...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Leak... Reservoir?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 07:47:31 EST
  ...If it is the short pressure hose from the reservoir with the banjo fitting you can have a new piece of hose installed on...
• Re: AC line fittings
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:04:15 -0500
  ...I have also had them install fittings with the lines in the vehicle. Plus they are very reasonable. http://www.thermoking.com/tk/index...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:31:43 -0400
  ...Do you know what is normal? 200 degF +-? What are "90 metric fittings"? I am going to replace the stock engine oil cooler. I...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:09:14 -0700
  ...Use hose clamps. > > Make sure you use flared fittings. These are standard and I found the > brass fitting in the Canadian Tire plumbing section...
• Re: Dometic Fridge experts: help!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 23 May 2002 03:48:26 -0400
  ...The blowing out is from an air leak somewhere in the intake/flue loop, usually at the vent fitting, or maybe the drain cap...
• R-12 to R-134 Freon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 00:00:14 -0400
  ...I made fittings to connect to the ports on the Vanagon system from pieces of hose that I had and common fittings that I...
• rear heater smell
  Historical mailing list - V I Urban
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 12:47:30 -0600
  ...I did see a little coolant leaking fron the fitting that one of the hose goes to but that might of been caused by...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 May 2007 20:02:17 -0700
  ...If I were going that route, > I'd stop by the hardware store and buy a couple 5/8" barb fittings and a > valve...
• Fuel Gauge
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 11:18:45 -0400
  ...the gauge that has broken? When I resealed all my tank fittings with new grommets, the sender did not appear damaged and worked but...
• Re: Engine External Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 May 2009 18:23:19 -0600
  ...This was for engine oil cooling, not tranny.Model SET-FP 119 All connected with the Aeroquip fittings and braided stainless hoses. bob
• wire pulling greese?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:24:27 -0800
  I have a #4 automotive wire to pull through about 4 feet of snug fitting plastic tubing. I don't want to go to...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Capacitor fix
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:08:02 -0700
  ...Phoenix, AZ 85028 --------------------------------- Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search.
• Re: PS: leaking gas when engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:46:57 -0800
  ...If it's in the engine compartment, number one place to look is behind the right firewall, behind the plastic fitting where the plastic...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:10:01 -0400
  ...The fitting on one end matches the >van, the fitting on the other end matches a standard tank. Hook em up, open >the valves...
• Coolant Leak: heater
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 22:54:40 -0600
  ...Clamped the inlet hose and tried to unfasten the fitting to investigate, but coolant flowed copiously. Tightened it back up, sopped up coolant, and...
• Re: Leaky faucet
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:34:27 -0700
  ...Put it back and tightened the > fittings, but still > leaks. Has anyone been able to repair these? > Jerry > '90 Westy with 125K in central...
• Gas tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 08:49:30 -0700
  ...fixed with epoxy paste 2) when popping in one of the breather fittings, I managed to push the grommet into the tank. duh. take...
• Re: [Syncro] Stainless Coolant Pipes Endanger Engines
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:48:24 -0700
  ...Boats would sometimes sink because the metal fittings through the hull corroded away and let the ocean in. We had one repair job where...
• Re: Substitute for the RM182B
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:34:18 -0500
  ...Also, the propane fitting is not the same so I had to cut off the connection fitting and solder on one to mate up...
• Fitting a Bosch AL33X alternator into a Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:09:27 -0700
  ...The belt needs to be slightly longer for easy fitting. Hope it will be possible to buy a 10mm or so longer belt. (In...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-small problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 2 May 2013 17:39:28 -0400
  ...There is a barbed fitting that fits the hose and the boot. I = >>>> am missing this barbed fitting. Does anyone know the part number...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:44:24 +0000
  ...tighten with one wrench over the hex nut and the X fitting > flats held firmly in a big crescent wrench or you'll tear...