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• Need front door lock plastic sleeve
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 9 Jan 2017 11:38:26 -0800
  Good morning List! My 87 Westy front passenger door lock has a broken plastic sleeve that connects the push/pull door locking knob/rod...
• About that coolant drain tee
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 May 2012 10:12:35 -0700
  ...It was mentioned here that those plastic tees don't last very long so I'd like to replace it with something more substantial...
• Re: R&R plastic latch on spare tire tray?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 21:54:56 -0400
  ...R&R plastic latch on spare tire tray? This is on a '90. I have the new latch, but can't readily see how...
• Seats FS-Splittie (r&mdl)~ OBO
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 13:39:48 -0700 (MST)
  ...White rubbery hand grips with plastic base grommets. I have two clamps <not four>. Rear: Typical base and back. Gray vynil with sewn in...
• Re: wide angle rear window plastic things?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 00:51:04 -0400
  ...42 PM >Does anyone know of a good source for those plastic square pieces that fit on >your rear window and have the concentric...
• Re: Gas Can Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 10:36:21 -0700
  ...Yes, but the stock gas tank is steel and mounted securly; not some plastic jug (original post I responded to mentioned plastic jug) with...
• Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:14:33 -0500
  ...The body of the gas cap is plastic. After a few years, the wafers in the lock wear grooves in the plastic body. In...
• Re: 87 Westfalia pop-up vent?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:47:38 -0400
  >Anyone have for sale or know a source likely to have a useable clear plastic pop-up vent for my '87 Vanagon GL >Westfalia...
• Re: nd help locating vendor of window vent shades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:47:38 -0500
  a fellow I met at BBTT3 (forgot his name, his was an '84 Westy with some spiffy improvements) showed me his "plastic things" and...
• Re: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:39:45 EDT
  ...Does anyone know if the plastic vents mounted on the trailing ends of the rear side glass of '86 and newer vans serve any...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:22:16 -0400
  ...4 heater >cores (all in the rear), plastic distribution tower, plastic return T past >the heater, all burst in one year. I'd get...
• speedo replacement
  Historical mailing list - j dunne
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 11:33:15 -0700
  ...It looks like there is a blue plastic strip with multiple electrical wires embedded in it attached to the back of the speedo unit...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:02:42 -0500
  When I chaged my fuel lines on my early '84 Westy, I discovered that my firewall conector was metal instead of plastic. It still...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:43:55 -0700
  ...On mine, I used the hole in it to put bolt/nut through so it would hold to plastic housing. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:15:09 -0700
  ...What's the story? > > For those who prefer a more direct approach: > > Is the metal version better, sound dampening, for instance? > > Does the plastic...
• Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:34:43 -0500
  ...Mike Collum wrote: > In that it's easier to find black plastic mirrors in good condition and > the fact that you can get aftermarket...
• Re: Replacing the plastic cooling pipes on a bostig setup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 21:19:28 -0400
  ...The stainless steel pipes are basically > copies of the stock plastic pipes (same bends and sizes). Plus the split > ones should save you some...
• Re: '81 plastic vents
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:46:51 -0600
  ...However like you said some had plastic but I think it was probably a matter of using up parts in production line inventory. My...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:41:27 -0400
  ...Fortunately, there seem to be just > > enough plastic left to use a longer sheet-metal screw. I used a brass > > bushing (imagine a straw...
• Re: Adapt 1.9 Coolant Reservoir to 2.1 ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 2 May 2015 14:30:58 -0700
  All the plastic coolant system parts are there to save the manufacturer money, and we get to pay the price. IMHO, there should be...
• Re: I've had it...Ed's finished with me.
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 09:47:46 +0000
  ...Basically a disposible car, in my >opinion. > >Rob > >> > >yeah super cheap dent resistant plastic fenders...and the new beetle doesnt >have the same? Beetle...
• Re: Weekender seat/bed into my '81--How do you install it?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:22:34 EDT
  ...the problem is, you made the mistake in getting one from a Carat, which has the plastic side panels. did you get the plastic...
• Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:51:22 -0700
  ...gas tank > small square plastic filter > fuel pump > large round metal filter > ring line As shown on Bentley 20.26 I read on the...
• Re: removing rear heater-Heater "T" question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:34:47 -0400
  ...I have yet to repalce the plastic ones. Also, 5/8 X 1/2 X 5/8 tees are available in most FLAPS. Dennis...
• Re: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 19:20:49 -0800
  ...sterile, easy to clean plastics offer little comfort. it's like the cookie cutter, lack of personality that bean counters have dumped on us...
• Re: gasoline odor
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 15:04:02 -0400
  ...The center plastic drain hose is usually ok, but the little hoses to the plastic tanks get pretty rotten. When removing the little hoses...
• Re: replacing the rear heater core...
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 15:19:03 -0800
  ...There is no > way that plastic housing is > coming out until you do this. > Then...... > Cut the thin strip of plastic that goes under...
• Re: response as promised
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 23:14:27 -0700
  ...I was not aware that plastic utensils do > not fall into the same category as plastic bags, am now > educated about that, and therefore...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:45:42 -0600
  ...On the right front of the firewall, there is a plastic fitting to which the fuel hose attaches. This plastic piece will over time...
• Re: Wobbly Seats
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:50:49 -0700
  it could be lack of those little black plastic strips Geo ......... but I find regular non-swivel seats working fine anyway with at least...
• West Systems G-flex: plastic repair
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:30:17 -0400
  This is a new type of epoxy made by west systems for plastic, marketed for kayak and canoe repairs. It will also harden in...
• Re: slightly OT - MB L319 D camper
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 07:47:44 -0800
  ...The current campers, RVs and even boats...they all seem to be plastic, vinyl or formica...and houses are now sided with cement 'Hardy...
• Re: Winterize Westy -Why not gin or Vodka
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 5 Oct 1998 13:27:35 -0700
  I just asked my Chemistry colleague here and the reason why NOT is because alcohol DISSOLVE plastic. It has the effect on plastic even...
• Re: quiet a very noisy gauge cluster cover?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 11:53:04 EST
  ...do this inside or when the plastic is warmed up. 20 year old plastic doesnt hold up well to flexing in the freezing temps...
• shifting anomaly...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 4 Oct 2015 09:55:16 -0700
  ...the sifter base plastic hardware was replaced (all of it including the plastic ears) last year (9 to 12 months) - the shifting was good...
• Re: Air and heat knobs on levers
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:00:54 -0600
  Yes you can, caution they can be really tight and possibly hit yourself!! The plastic cover is kinda flimsy, I reached in thru the...
• Re: Front VW Emblem installation
  Historical mailing list - Edge
  Tue, 11 Jun 96 22:33:53 -0500
  ...Edge * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- I have no plastic holders left. Any ideas? Can I still buy them? -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date...
• RE: bra's
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 21:28:59 UT
  Ron, Wolf had a different bra for later Vanagons with plastic bumpers. The one for metal bumpers also clipped on in front of the...
• Re: Folding seats... where to find?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 2000 11:12:33 EDT
  ...and theyre not as wide as the regular weekender sofabeds because of the plastic sidepanels(w/ table, etc) chris
• Re: Fridge flue vent cover
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:38:35 -0800
  ...William > In a message dated 3/28/03 10:13:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, collum@MFX.NET > writes: > > > > I use the plastic cover...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 07:34:56 -0600
  ...BenT Syncro wrote: > >> That's terrible! Only 450,000 miles and plastic parts are falling >> apart?! Yikes! Those VW guys need to be flogged...
• Headrests
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 23:00:17 -0500
  ...I have tried removing the headrests plastic tube from my old two seat middle seat. I cant get the plastic tube part out. Any...
• New Question - Idle Stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:21:34 -0500
  ...There is a little rubber tit that sticks out off the side of that rubber piece and there is a plastic tube stuck into...
• Re: fuel tank sealing
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 07:56:24 -0800
  ...Better and cheaper than the VW plastic solution. Good use of your noggin Craig! >further. Behold, the custom machined replacement part. Fits perfect, >should...
• Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 20:55:15 -0500
  ...It is sensible to eliminate the plastic wall fitting and just run high pressure line hose through the firewall. The grommets that positing the...
• anybodying parting a bus... in need a fuel filler assembly
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:50:45 -0800
  ...I would prefere an older one from a diesel, but will stick with a newer plastic variety. I need everything need to add this...
• Re: rear heater leaking coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 13:05:37 CST
  ...An imporved, white plastic T-piece with slightly larger diameter is available to correct this condition: * Replace metal T-piece with white plastic version...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:24:31 -0700
  ...Plastic wheel covers > > Replacing 2 Center Caps costs the same as buying 4 plastic wheel covers! > I still have all 4 center caps, but...
• Re: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:36:20 -0700
  ...Bentley says grease metal sleeve with moly, Don not grease plastic sleeve. And there looks like two triangular bits on pic on page 30...
• Re: Overheated Westy '87
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:46:36 -0800
  ...Yep.....the world is turning into plastic. You can't even find a good spot to ground your test light in modern car interior...
• Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Thu, 28 May 1998 20:33:55 +1000
  While looking for the cause of a coolant leak at the junction of one of the long plastic coolant pipes and the radiator hose...
• Re: Couldn't bear to part with my cherry '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:32:35 -0700
  ...186,000 miles on it, and it still had the blue plastic on the stove! :-) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA...
• Re: Stuck Side Table IT"S OPEN NOW !!!
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 23:19:36 -0500
  ...The consensus was to pull hard to force the catch to release, but not so hard that the plastic panel would crack. The alternative...
• Re: 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:33 -0700
  ...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: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:21:22 -0700
  ...Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I use this in everything plastic and black... >> >> https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-Bumper-Trim-Dye/dp...
• Clear vs Amber Bullets (was Re: SOTO big meet?)
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Thu, 11 May 1995 11:09:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Are the bullet turn signals > >supposed to be clear plastic, or the yello plastic? I've see both > >types, just not sure what kind...
• curtains
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:18:42 -0700
  ...I went to the local hardware store and bought some old-fashioned TV antennae wire - you know, the brown, flat plastic stuff, about, say...
• WTB: front bumper black plastic late style
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 09:26:38 -0400
  ...So, anyone with a later model black plastic wraparound style Vangon bumper, such as would be on a 90 or Wolfsburg or late models...
• spray painting black plastic exterior parts?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 13:58:32 -0800
  ...Will this painting cause the plastic to crack easily? Any advice or comments from the peanut gallery is appreciated. And no, I will not...
• Free to good homes, VW license plates and frames
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 15:37:31 -0400
  ...Two license plate frames, black plastic, 'State of Fahrvergnugen', new and unused. Front plate, black plastic, 'O2BNAVW', another 'VW 4 ME' Free for the...