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• Re: making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain ro...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 23:58:01 EDT
  Sorry to post a partial repeat of may last post, but just so you know, I'm in for a curtain rod cover if...
• Re: Repair AC plastic (A pillar...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:15:11 EDT
  ...have a clue to what I'm talking about??? devcon brand "plastic welder". ps i have plenty of good a/c duct parts that...
• Re: Grill
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Fri, 26 May 2006 23:01:43 -0400
  i have done beautiful repaints on all plastic on my westy. Sand the plastic first, use a fill/sandable grey primer, sand again and...
• Re: The proper gas line
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 16 Aug 97 12:13:37 CDT
  ...Any thoughts? Is this the right way? Are plastic >lines a stock item? the plastic line is indeed original. and shouldn't be the...
• Re: Transporting extra gasoline on/in a Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:44:43 -0800
  ...If you rubbed any type of plastic on it you would see it. I can see a plastic gas can on a truck bed...
• Re: license plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 23:45:03 -0500
  ...They are held in by a little plastic springy kind of arrangement that buts up against a lip on the body. to pull them...
• Re: Plastic seat track inserts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 May 1999 09:44:47 -0700
  ...Plastic seat track inserts > Garrett Adams wrote: > > > I'm thinking about ordering four of those gray plastic inserts that fit > > between the front seat...
• Steering wheel squeak and seat clicking
  Historical mailing list - Eric Brown
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:30:55 -0700
  ...It seems to be plastic or vinyl rubbing some weird squiggly metal thingy where the back of the steering wheel meets the steering column...
• Re: Looking for information on installing a 85 instrument panel intoan 83.5
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:33:27 -0800
  ...The white plastic connector shell can be opened and the wires moved easily. Then you close the shell and the pins are locked in...
• Re: Rear wheel arch trim
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:59 -0700
  ...In Australia we have > a material called "Contact", an adhesive plastic film for covering > books etc. The plastic on my van is sort of...
• re-Chrome your emblems
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:28:02 -0500
  ...You CANNOT chrome plastic -- will not work. But you can do something called Vacuum Metallizing to plastic which will put a later of metal...
• Re: Electric window switch, broken tabs
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 13 Nov 2015 08:52:52 -0800
  ...wire that had two legs standing out, just > as > the two plastic ones were. Now they are a little adjustable and real > strong. > Zoltan...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC /Snap stud in Plastic
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:34:03 -0500
  ...Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC /Snap stud in Plastic Hi Not sure where in the story I missed this but will pass...
• Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 10:15:23 -0400
  ...The dashboard, steering wheel, and related plastic bits were a dark, chocolate brown color, NOT black. I'm looking for a good interior (panels...
• Re: Audi 4000 gauge panel fits a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Tue, 14 Oct 1997 00:45:48 -0400
  ...yes, you have to cut an opening in your center console heater plastic cover panel to accept the gauge panel cluster. also you may...
• Re: Fuel filter/engine code.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:56:07 -0500
  ...The plastic one is indeed stock on your van. Some Vanagons (in fact, most thru '85) have this plastic square filter instead of (or...
• Parts needed/Advice
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 01:43:12 -0500
  ...body fairing plastic on the right rear corner, it�s hanging on with wire and needs proper mounting..and the small plastic behind the...
• Re: Adjustable arm rest repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:48:41 -0400
  ...Anyone know how to reassemble the adjusting screw rod (with the plastic knob on end) back into the arm rest? I've unscrewed one...
• Re: Front Grill Spray Paint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Wed, 9 May 2012 11:11:47 -0400
  ...Ken > I have a new spray can of Rust-Oleum "Universal Advanced Formula" > All-Surface Paint (wood, metal, plastic, masonry), Flat Black. > > No, Yes...
• Vanagon 86-91 headlight cover/protector
  Historical mailing list - Donald Pelava
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:04:38 -0400
  Hello, Just took a bird strike to my right headlight, had a clear plastic headlight cover to protect, cover saved the headlight but cover...
• 1991 Carat Exterior Rocker Panel Piece Wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 29 May 2010 18:19:33 -0400
  In particular, I need a plastic rocker panel piece, unique (I believe) to the Carat models. It belongs on the right hand side of...
• Re: Nominations are now open: Top 10 Ugliest Parts to Fail
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:53:25 -0700
  ...1.9 H pipe (and looking at the Van-Cafe repop, it does not function as the original plastic pipe did. I think Ken...
• Plastic Expansion Tanks Repairable?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 20:27:07 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever successfully repaired one of the plastic expansion tanks? If so how. All data appreciated. ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee 87GL 91 Westy...
• Re: Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 03:20:15 -0400
  At 02:49 5/24/2000, Jimmy Sanby wrote: >the hex shaft that the nut was on was pulling out of the plastic housing...
• Re: vanagon parts are not gold
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 23:04:40 -0700
  ...I was quoted $20.00 for the small plastic mounting bracket for one of my stock rear stereo speakers. I jumped all over it...
• Green Fuel injector
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 13:14:54 -0500
  ...The original has a yellow plastic body, the replacement has a green plastic body. The archive mention this problem, but no answer was given...
• Re: More on Acetone
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:42:57 -0700
  > I would not use acetone in any vehicle as this can > be very corrosive to plastic and rubber materials. > Alcohols and xylenes work for...
• The incredible shrinking trim
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 10 Jul 2006 23:19:12 -0400
  Does anybody else have this problem in their Westy? Many pieces of "rubber" trim on my Westy (you know that gray plastic stuff covering...
• that sweet coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:49:50 -0800
  ...I've heard heater cores go out, as does a small plastic connector fitting of some sort (cracks?). I'm assuming I don't...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:53:44 -0400
  While your replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to retrofit a brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line...
• firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:08:06 -0700
  thank you all for the helpful information!!!
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:42:10 -0400
  ...I could buy, but > would like to repair. > > The leak appears to come from the gap between the two plastic parts, > which the rubbery...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:10:52 EDT
  ...Easier way is to run a one piece hose from the T junction to the main plastic line just like is done on the...
• Re: Audio options for a Westfalia...
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 16 May 2000 18:36:36 -0700
  ...That stuff "eats" plastic so you only want to direct it at bad plastic. Garrett Adams 83.5 Adventurewagen GL Stockton, California
• Re: Wanted: Water tank key
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 1 May 2000 20:34:25 -0400
  > The $50 complete new one is a cheesy all plastic ersatz substitute for > the item that came stock on the most models. It uses...
• cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:30:24 -0500
  ...I used an 1 1/4" short plastic sleve I found at my local "Lowe's" (hardware superstore). The plastic sleeve was made for...
• Re: installing seat rail plastic tracks
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 10:47:40 -0400
  There should be a plastic "rivet" on the closed end of the strip that fits into a hole on the front of the track...
• Re: Leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 13 May 2002 12:58:42 -0700
  Well, it's plastic, and with heat and age comes deterioration. There have been stories on the list of that part failing all of...
• 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:07 -0400
  ...Remove the plastic mount that is attached to the frame. a. Climb under the van and find that plastic mount (this plastic part is...
• Re: Proper hose Gas Tank to Vapor Tanks
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 6 Apr 2024 09:33:40 -0600
  ...if possibility of rubbing, use hard plastic. Might have also had some manufacturing advantages much like how they added the engine firewall plastic fitting...
• A suggestion that worked well...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 24 May 2000 11:22:55 -0700
  ...I have so far done two plastic strips from the underside of the AC housing and one of the plastic/rubber strips that edge...
• 1982 driver door window- broken window cable anchor block plastic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 11:16:09 -0700
  ...Does anybody have a pic or dimensions for this part so I can make one out of plastic or aluminum or something? Sent from...
• Re: Smelly (burning wire/plastic) Fridge Question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 24 May 1997 22:33:08 -0400
  ...I fired it > up on propane and it smells a little like warm / burning plastic or > wiring.... Any suggestions? Could it just be residue...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ron Salmon
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 06:06:00 +0000
  ...Do I just bend the arms to keep them in there or do the "wheels" need to be replaced? Sour as like the plastic...
• Re: Survey--shower mod
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 13:03:00 -0800
  ...summers in florida will melt the plastic off your solar- shower. I put 2 plastic milk jugs of water in a cooler full of...
• Need '82 water tank key
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:44:35 -0700
  ...the water tank filler hole. (Not the later style plastic keys which fit the plastic flap, this lock is round and fits in the...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Evans Waldron
  Tue, 30 May 2006 18:43:33 -0700
  ...Do these need to be replaced also? Should just go with long pieces of rubber hose and eliminate the plastic line altogether? Thanks ! Evans...
• Re: Coolant hoses for '84 NLA - what are people using?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:26:32 -0500
  Are you saying, Roger, that the hoses intended for the plastic pipes can be used with the older (stock) metal pipes? Mike Roger Sisler...
• Re: [90Vanagon] Do thermostat housings go bad?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 23:27:14 -0400
  Yes, the plastic housings do crack, around the bolt holes and into the oring area. I've seen several do this. Karl M ----- Original...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 07:50:50 -0700
  ...84 wolfsburgs has the '85 up "aero disc" plastic wheelcover > >'85-91 "aero disc" plastic wheelcover > >'87 was the first year for the alloy...
• Repairing Window Washer Reservoir Tank
  Historical mailing list - David O'Shea
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:20:42 -0700
  On my '83 Vanagon, the plastic tabs on the side of my window washer fluid tank (that hold the tank to the body) are...
• high wattage light bulbs - A caution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 May 2009 13:34:01 -0500
  ...The plastic materials used in the fixtures for these lights soften and distort at the temperatures the bulbs produce. How do I know? BTDT...
• Re: New Question - Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:52:58 -0400
  The plastic tube goes to the vapor recovery system for the gas tank. There is a valve with 3 hoses in front of the...
• want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:48:14 EDT
  ...The rear carat/wolfsburg sofabed is 2" narrower than the GL pass van rear sofabed, to accomodate those plastic molded sidepanels w/ the flip...
• Re: Fuel Filter question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 08:24:05 -0400
  ...My '85 came with the plastic inlet filter. I added the larger metal downstrean filter. Can't hurt. There is something goofy about the...
• Re: Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:44:57 -0700
  ...hose, going to a plastic main coolant pipe, > and they have a metal insert in the end of those plastic main pipes.. > those metal...
• Re: Water, water and plastic t-pipes
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 13:52:04 EDT
  ...It appears to be plastic welded in place. Tried to pry it out, out of curiosity and this thing was ... well, stuck in there...
• Re: Water Pump Impeller Damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:42:27 -0500
  ...I have never seen a plastic or composit impellar for a VW application. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:37:27 +0000
  The thin plastic "barbs" broke on mine about 20 years ago.  I fixed by drilling two holes through Lamp Holder into metal, and used...
• Winterizing the water system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 19:08:09 -0400
  ...I have drained my water tank, drain the hoses, and also drain the plastic thing that connects the city and tank water. I have...