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• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 07:36:47 -0700
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done by anyone, or this would be the end...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild [correction]
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 07:39:07 -0600
  ...mains as being magnesium, aluminum, and steel; I > am fully aware that a crankshaft is made of steel. I guess I should have > more...
• Re: Comprehensive Steel Wheel info! (RE: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:08:32 -0800
  Could someone post the URL that directly goes to the PDF file? Whenever I goto the tiretrack site and move my arrow over to...
• FS: 14" steel wheels, 1 alloy wheel
  Historical mailing list - Randy A. Bergum
  Thu, 16 May 2002 18:27:53 -0700
  ...nbsp;   I have a set of (4) 14" steel wheels with tires (20% tread) for a 1990 Carat, and also...
• Re: Modifying the heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 22:07:43 -0800
  ...Extended tubing from below and ran steel cable to it. Had to do some modifying to valve. Works very well. 11/7/02 4...
• Re: Lug wench, steel nuts
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:51:11 -0500
  ...Lug wench, steel nuts Lemme say this about that. The REAL macho dudes who have shiny black studs at their disposal get a 3...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:44 -0400
  ...VW WELDED STEEL PLATES under those steel cups for a reason. Remember the lawsuits from VW bug seats popping off the rail during collisions...
• Re: Brakes....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 15:22:26 -0400
  ...For steel wheels that were original 15, you probably will be okay. If they were 14's where the center was cut off and...
• Re: stainless steel hardware
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:59:29 -0400
  ...my engine replacement, but my > question is should I use stainless steel hardware to reattach my cooling > pipes and anything else that attaches to...
• Re: [vanagon] FS: 15" and 16" alloys for the vanagon...CHEAP..$150 for all four
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:47:00 EDT
  ...you can use the stock steel lugnuts . chris ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more...
• So how are the TR 16x7 steelies?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:47:45 -0500
  ...PM, Mike S wrote: > The BBT just dropped off my new steelies from Tire Rack (one day > shipping time!). Stock wheel bolts go through...
• Re: Tires for a 90 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:05:24 -0500
  Aluminium or steel wheels? For steels Hankook RA08 are an economical choice with the correct load rating. I got my 195R14 from Discount Tires...
• SPAM
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 16:07:30 -0500
  My reply to DC's spam received: ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- <dcxyz@hotmail.com> BTW my reply was "KEEPTHISCRAPOFFTHELIST" -- Stephen Steele...
• Re: Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 14:02:37 -0400
  Vredestein Transport Steel. Excellent. Never had Michilin Agilis so cannot compare these two. Jon Durham wrote: > I need a recommendation for tires for my...
• Hard water spots
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:16:30 -0500
  ...Stain Remover"...it's a powder that you add water and it makes into a paste...I'm going use this B4 steel wool..
• Re: Need Cuistom Wheel Made -- Who Does This?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 08:33:17 -0800
  ...They make aluminum and steel wheels in almost any size. However, they have never once responded to me via email. I suspect you'll...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:25:38 -0500
  ...So will mild and high carbon steel > if given a chance - this the dark brown coating an items like carbon steel > knives, the brown...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:15:53 -0400
  ...I >will probably try riveting the steel insert with stainless rivets on >my other van. I reckon one solution will work as good as...
• Sacrificial anode
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Feb 95 14:09:15 PST
  ...Zinc gives up the ions more freely than stainless steel does. The zinc plate rusts first, then the rest of the metal rusts. Chemistry...
• Re: 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 15:14:20 EDT
  In a message dated 8/19/2003 12:07:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dosteven@SYR.EDU writes: > Mazda MPV steel rims have the...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  ...C clamps. > I just use a Ben T steel rod and leverage it against the steel backing plate > of the friction material and it...
• Re: What ever happened to Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:51:04 -0800
  ...Im looking to have some luggage rack tie downs made up in a style almost > like OEM , in stainless steel.Nobody makes this in...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:36:30 -0500
  ...PM, Mike S wrote: > The BBT just dropped off my new steelies from Tire Rack (one day > shipping time!). Stock wheel bolts go through...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe repair ideas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:30:10 -0800
  ...Steel coolant pipe repair ideas > On 31 Oct 2005 at 10:32, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > > > In a message dated 10...
• Re: Converting Vanagon to Audi 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:23:56 -0800
  ...GoWesty looks to me selling South African steel wheels. I did not look but they also used to sell 14" steel wheel centers welded...
• Re: LPG tank ... white paint or varnished steel?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 10:38:23 -0800
  ...white paint or varnished steel? Stuart, are you saying replace the gas regulator as well? I'm filling out a parts order now. On...
• Re: Paulchen racks and bikes
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 17:54:31 -0700
  ...Yea, but no bungee cord thingies to mess with, and the bike will be securely LOCKED to the steelhead (using the Yakima lock core...
• Re: ISO upper and lower cupped steel washers for bottom sway bar mount
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:33:18 -0700
  ...com/suspension-and-drivetrain/vanagon-suspension/front-suspension-parts/hardware/stainless-steel-endlink-hardware-kit.html >> >> >> >>> On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 8:30...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:54:16 -0700
  ...YES you can run > alloys and steels at the same time. > chris > '84 wolfy w/ alloys, and a steel spare >
• Re: Exhaust Question: Stock, S&S, or Sebro?
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Thu, 26 Dec 2002 06:58:35 -0800
  ...Basically, the stock pipes are some fancy silica steel alloy and the S+S jobbers are plain mild steel. Not to mention the serious...
• replacing coolant hose right rear of engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:01:52 -0700
  I'm replacing the short (2") hose that connect two steel pipes, one coming from the water pump and one going to the rear...
• Re: cleaning glass
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:59:17 -0700
  ...Glass is harder than steel, but not as hard as the scratchy element of scratch pads. Oh, yeah. Use good clean blades with no...
• Re: hubcaps (wheel covers)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 23:22:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I got the idea from another Vanagon I saw where the owner painted the steel rims the same color as the van, put the...
• Re: Passat Rims and Lug Nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:33:57 EST
  ...tho, if the passat wheels are steel, theyre thinner than the alloys, and you shouldnt be having a prob? did you remove those 2...
• Re: [Syncro] Can a used gas tank be safely welded
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 06:55:54 EDT
  Ranier, Syncros have plastic tanks but 2wd vans have steel tanks. Thank you one and all for all the info on welding steel tanks...
• 15" steel rims
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 19:48:04 -0400
  In response to the person that stated that a 225/70R15 tire shouldn't go on a 15"X7" steel rim, if they go...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:48:42 -0700
  Roger, I'm still waiting for a price on the Westy Weekender Stainless Steel screw set. And I'd like to hear the current...
• Re: More on TR 16x7 steelies
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:58:19 -0800
  ...16028, and Magnetto Wheels uses the > that part number for their steel MB CLK/SLK 7x16 wheels. MW has a facility > in Germany, and...
• Strongbox center console
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 May 2015 12:56:07 -0700
  ...http://vanagonlife.bigcartel.com/product/locking-steel-center-console Stuart
• Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:14:31 -0800
  ...this 'universal' part for the cooling system? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_984_897/universal_2.1l_stainless_steel_junction.html
• Re: 87 syncro exhaust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:52:10 -0400
  There was a thread a while back about a company looking into manufacturing the Syncro exhaust system in stainless steel. Has anyone heard any...
• 15" steel wheels on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 11:29:06 -0600
  I thought someone might be able to use these. Offset is 38mm. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=421790624...
• Re: Plastic VS steel engine covers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:21:06 +1200
  >I guess I'm not burning petrol either ...ooohh :)! > >Steve Yours is diesel? This reduces engine bay fire probability to electrical rather than fuel...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 14:26:44 EST
  ...They are stainless steel. Just like large hose clamps and you can get them at a home center store in the heating/plumbing section...
• Green camper
  Historical mailing list - Ian M. Steele
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:01:22 -0600
  ...Steep price if manufacturer comes through - $129,000! Ian Steele 83.5
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale has begun !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 05:44:42 EST
  STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe Christmas sale. December 1 ~ 31. Vanagon List Members, LiMBO members and IWCCC/CIW members. Package deal on...
• STEBRO/Vanagon SS Exhaust Christmas Sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 06:54:36 EST
  STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Muffler & J-pipe Christmas sale. December 1 ~ 31. Vanagon List Members, LiMBO members and IWCCC/CIW members. Package deal on...
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:07:30 -0600
  ...All you need is a moderately hefty hammer(ball peen preferred) and a 1/2 inch steel or brass bar about 12-14 inches...
• SA Stainless Steel tanks again
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:19:17 -0800
  Hi all, I've just placed orders for another group purchase for the Desert Fox stainless steel auxiliary fuel tanks. This is for US...
• Re: Mercedes steel wheels 14X6.5
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:52:47 -0800
  ...Mercedes steel wheels 14X6.5 > > >I have a set of 4, $75+shipping from Phoenix. > >Ken Hougard _________________________________________________________________
• Re: Tour De Lance ... LVC
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 15:21:44 -0700
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Steele" <steeles@HORIZONVIEW.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:26 PM Subject: Tour De...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:11:08 EDT
  ...VW WELDED STEEL PLATES under those steel cups for a > reason. Remember the lawsuits from VW bug seats popping off the rail during > collisions...
• Re: steel/alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:19:37 -0700
  ...about the need for different lug bolts/nuts when changing from steel to alloy wheels. I called my local VW dealer this AM, parts...
• Re: [syncro.org] hubcaps, 15" SA steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 12 May 2005 23:21:27 -0400
  ...On May 12, 2005, at 8:10 PM, Joel VanderKwaak wrote: > I have a set of 15" SA steel wheels from Volks Cafe on...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:39:36 -0400
  My concern with running screws or rivets THROUGH the plastic (if I'm understanding correctly) and into the steel sleeve is that this could...
• Re: Westy stoves: small pots slip through grate
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 00:40:59 -0800
  I place a steel spacer about 11/2"in diameter and 1/2" thick on top of and in the center of the burner...
• 15" Tire Rack Steel Mercedes wheel for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 18:00:31 -0700
  ...For $40, these are much better IMHO than steel Passat wheels because they are made of thicker steel and they don't need any...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 May 2008 05:51:15 EDT
  ...Stainless Steel anyone? There's a market for it........ Yes, it's listed with no price as the new company, LEV-FAB, I'm...
• SS Exhaust sale reminder
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:12:20 EST
  Folks, just a reminder that the sale I am having on my Stainless Steel Exhaust System for 2,1 Vanagons will end at the...
• Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:57 -0700
  I am going to have metric stainless steel sheet meal screws coated with black oxide finish. This is for attaching the lower grill to...