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• Fw: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 14:02:31 -0700
  ...It > uses V-Channels and straps to secure the tires (the channels are similar to > those used by Yakima and Thule). And it uses...
• Re: Summary of Door rubber
  Historical mailing list - Mitch Hendrickson
  Tue, 05 Apr 94 15:30:45 PDT
  ...The rubber includes a hole for the cc> limiting strap but I was not tearing apart my door to do the cc> limiting strap...
• Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:29:14 -0400
  ...It is common for the > bottom to > be pushed up by folks using the tank or straps to lift the van. They > miss-take...
• TuTu rechargeable headlamp
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 08:07:41 -0800
  I needed to see, while off the grid, and all my old headlamps were duct taped with flaccid head-straps...so I got a...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Oct 94 09:26:13 MDT
  ...Here's a "picture" of it, though: --------\ | | <- tailpipe | ---\ | | | ------ <- end of the tailpipe | | <- two iron "straps" on either side ------ <- flat "cap" If the purpose of...
• Re: What's the biggest box you carried in a VW
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  17 Sep 96 00:47:19 EDT
  ...Also carried home 13 sheets of plywood home on top, no luggage carrier, just a sheet of cardboard and a nylon strap attached to...
• Tent Copy Update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 10:31:52 -0700
  ...cool idea if I might say so myself; sized to fit, straps and buckles to coincide with the tie down locations, flap-covered heavy...
• Re: Fwd: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling?
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Mon, 17 May 1999 22:59:11 -0400
  ...isn't it > ridiculous that only 4 screws hold this hazard on the ceiling? > > the only thing i could think of is bolting straps...
• Re: anyone have any comments on shipping an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 15:28:38 -0800
  ...It will be strapped to a palette. Anyone done this before? thanks all, jesse 89 carat
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jun 2005 21:03:57 -0700
  Also check/clean all the ground wires, especially the big ground strap from the left side of the engine bay to the engine block...
• Re: What's the easiest way to drop a stock engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:29:03 -0700
  It's amazing what you can do with bricks, a 2x4, and a nylon strap! I don't see a winch, so who did...
• Re: Roof Rack Options - ladder
  Historical mailing list - Shane Eddy
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 16:43:31 -0400
  ...with toe straps, you DO remember the > days before Shitmano > >> clipless, don't you? > >> > >> To raise the top just loosen the straps. Works well...
• Re: Starting Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 18:30:50 -0800
  ...I tried it in the store, and like it much batter than the batteries with the buile-in strap, or any aftermarket battery grabber...
• Mufflers, Mufflers, Mufflers...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:17:32 -0400
  ...If your stock straps are ok, a longer bolt would be needed to clamp it down. You can make some straps with muffler strap...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 24 May 2011 15:34:53 -0600
  ...I carry 2 screw-pin-Anchor shackles + a 30' nylon tow strap under the bench in my Westy. So far, so good. <http://www...
• Re: Awesome accessory for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:23:32 -0800
  This thing is actually designed to be used in conjunction with an "office" that straps into the passenger seat. I know a lot of...
• 4X4 breadloafs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 07:08:42 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The article also has a photo of a vanagon syncro speeding across a dusty road (desert?) with bush bar and fuel/water cans strapped...
• other Westies in South Jersey
  Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
  Wed, 7 Jul 1999 14:04:15 EDT
  ...Contemplated projects include siliconing the poptop seal, sidescreen replacement, getting the LP system cleaned/checked, a general hose/wire harness/ground strap tour, basic...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 18:58:09 EDT
  ...The first bike can just be strapped to your rack, but I recommend you use a bike clamp to keep it from moving around...
• Random flashing of temperature light
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:02:43 -0500
  ...He strapped it on tight with a tie-down. Seems to have solved the problem temporarily, but I have only driven a couple of...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 10:48:31 -0500
  ...You can use one on either or both ends of the tow to save > > your strap from abuse...I tow with either an old...
• Re: newbie question 2 - a/c ducts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:55:15 -0500
  ...Solution #2 - Make yourself a couple of nice metal straps, apply a nice upholstery surface to the metal match you van or paint the...
• Re: Soft shackles
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 07:28:06 -0700
  ...You can use one on either or both ends of the tow to save > your strap from abuse...I tow with either an old...
• Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour, straight through driving road trip??
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:32:34 -0700
  ...My sandal > strap > went right over the bite. When i started falling asleep, i'd flex my > foot > and the searing pain would wake...
• Re: Anyone know of any Vanagon or Eurovan Handicap Accessible vans available?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 20:14:52 -0400
  ...part of the US? My friend and his wife are somewhat strapped for cash because of his condition, and so I'm thinking that...
• starter / solenoid
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Oct 1995 16:51:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Pulled starter out of van and noticed braid (ground strap?) between starter and solenoid was corrrode away to nothing and brass (?) connector spade was...
• Re: Primary Battery Removal: How to?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:38:06 -0400
  ...years should I need to replace it again? >> Buy a Battery strap at your FLAPS. It will attach to the posts making battery removal...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 18:41:38 +0200
  ...Like a > tow strap, water, cell phone/CB etc.) > > Jim Arnott > WetWesties > Union, OR
• Re: Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:31:22 -0700
  ...protection for diesels, there is info on making >and installing some straps to hold the shield in place. ... Alistair, Rachel, and company: A scanned...
• Re: rebuilding starter
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:04:05 -0800
  ...But what about >the ground strap that goes from the solenoid to the starter. I think >mine is in pretty bad shape. From what...
• Re: More Coolant Leaks/Tire Availability
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 09:50:43 -0400
  ...Also, I wanted a new strap to hold the muffler in place, figuring a few bucks... Ha! $58.00 for that thing. I came...
• Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:58:20 -0400
  ...I thought that you were going to go with the FAS version that has the > tire bolt down option. Strap or chain will work.
• Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:00:41 -0500
  ...my butt! I removed the Cat successfully, removed the muffler holding straps without much difficulty - but I cannot for the life of me get...
• Re: WTB: Rear hatch name badge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:15:12 -0400
  That plastic strap that comes on heavy packages can be used to 'saw' off the sticky foam mounting with no damage to the emblem...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:24:19 -0700
  ...Cable straps were used. > > I have 7mm hose on hand if thats a better fit. (though it slips very > easily over nipples) Is there...
• gas tank...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 06:45:02 -0400
  ...could just strap this too the top of the frame... looks nicer than a tube in a red plastic gas can... <<G>> any info...
• Combi Relay
  Historical mailing list - David Chasteen
  Sun, 22 Mar 1998 21:09:55 -0600
  ...I have also checked and cleaned all ground straps from battery compartment and from the tranny. [text/html]
• Re: alt bracket
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 13:15:05 -0500
  ...2) on my 1.6 aircooled bug would break lotsa alt-straps ) prognosis : loose fan glandnut causing fan to vibrate& shimmy ( didn't make...
• portable A/C in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:17:36 -0500
  ...I then use a ratchet strap going from the cleat in the cargo bay (Westfalia) down to the wheel lip to hold the unit...
• Cabin Fleece Sleeping bags write up [ LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 22:59:48 -0400
  ...They roll up very compact with attached straps. Worth checking out for $20 I have pics of the bags in use on the blog...
• Re: mystery floor attatchment
  Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 01:21:20 -0400
  ...on the >> floor. > > > That is probably one of the fittings for strapping down a > 'utility' box > that came in European Vanagons. Many use/used...
• Re: moving qn bed with vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 21:24:20 -0500
  ...2.Strap it on the front bumper and use a periscope to drive with. Imagine the lack of rock chips on that trip. MPG...
• Re: Tranporting 4 Kayaks and gear with Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:44:42 -0500
  ...The boats are laid in on their sides, and strapped. Of course, it will kill your gas mileage (maybe more than a trailer would...
• Re: GoWesty rainfly - trying to make it better
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 May 2012 22:19:09 -0700
  ...or so replacing the hooks and trying out an alternate front strap method. >> >> http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/05/26/vanagon-trying-some-things...
• Poptop Rattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark Bowie
  15 Nov 95 17:14:36 EST
  ...Right now I have straps cinched down on the poptop support poles to pull the latch down out of contact with the strike plate...
• Re: Vanagon engine transplants /f
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:20:50 -0500
  ...sign on that stretch of highway warning >against using JATO units strapped to various Chevys (Sometimes it's a >nova), since it's obvious...
• Re: Removable Bike Rack?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 20:53:09 -0400
  ...It fit very securly with six straps to the rear hatch and we carried two bikes with no problem and no damage to bikes...
• OK to disconnect Heater core ?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Wed, 30 May 2001 18:14:35 -0400
  ...Well I am strapped on time right now and replacing all the coolant hoses. So I am going to by pass the front heater...
• Re: alternator blues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 21:34:35 -0800
  ...Before removing or checking the wire harness at the alternator (or the alternator itself) disconnect the battery ground strap to prevent sparks and shorts...
• A&E 2500 awnings
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 14:14:49 -0400
  ...What I don't have and wish that I had had, is another strap to hold down the awning material itself. This strap would...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:12:02 -0800
  ...Not that it would a lot for a transmission. >> >> In my westy, I carry a tool bag full of kayak tie-down straps for...
• Re: Swapping out the alternator and fun with a pivot bolt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:45:27 -0400
  ...Older vans have a plain strap without the rack-and-pinion tensioning setup. In either case you simply remove the M8 clamp bolt. You...
• 80 vanagon CA emission"gremlins "
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:40:18 -0800
  ...a volt/ohm meter? also how do install another ground harnes/strap? what do I ground and where. It seems like I've replaced...
• Re: Odometer Wheels Loose
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 11:41:32 -0600
  ...If your problem is in fact the same as mine- I used a wide (3/4") wire harness zip strap (I'm sure there...
• Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:16:48 EDT
  ...I've also found that a steel strap placed over your head and screwed to the armrest mounting points can help a great deal...
• Seatbelt Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 10 May 2007 19:22:42 -0700
  ...The lesson here is to duct tape the base where the strap rewinds to before removing the seat belt from the vehicle. Thanks for...
• Re: Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 00:30:31 +0000
  ...http://www.strapworks.com/Flat_Hook_Gutter_Straps_s/53.htm That way, depending on how I've got the van loaded, I can...
• Re: muffler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:56:05 -0500
  ...If the muffler shop finds that you also need the brackets and straps things can get scary. If you can, do it yourself with...
• Re: Insulated pop top sleeve / cold weather boot/ heating/ insulation
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:56:45 +0200
  ...It fastens like a cooking apron without a neck strap: you pull it tight at the rear and the two flaps overlap and hold...
• Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 22:51:57 -0400
  The trick i use for putting the straps up without a helper is to either put a floor jack under the tank....and then...