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• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 23:09:20 -0700
  Awww, come on, spend some $$$$ http://www.racecarsupply.com/html/earls_month.html These lines and fittings look exactly like the lines on my...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 14:39:05 -0800
  On 2/27/04 4:15, "TJ Hannink" <tjhannink@yahoo.com> wrote: > I ended up enlarging the > hole on the pedal and fitting an...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Sat, 6 May 2006 09:25:01 -0400
  When a gas job is done on a house, the whole system is put under pressure and the inspector reads the gauge after 24...
• Re: 15 degree VW I4 mount question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:55:42 -0700
  ...degree" and couldn't find. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr...
• OT: Eurovan forum information?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:07:22 -0400
  ...Don't get me started on ill-fitting exhaust pipes. I worked on fixing the coolant leak till 10 PM last night so that...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:31:27 -0400
  ...The > > fittings for R134a and R12 are different of course. If your vehicle > > has not been converted, it is R12. > Good catch. R134a systems...
• '85 1.9 - source for clutch slave cylinder parts??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:41:30 -0400
  ...I cannot get the line fitting off of the old cylinder. I've sprayed the crap out of it with PB Blaster and tried...
• '56 kombi heater engineering
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 22:31:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...I took a spare tube with to to the hardware store, and bought a PVC pipe fitting that was designed to connect 2 1...
• Re: Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:35:26 +0200
  ...If you grab the whole raised area, and try, the pressure of your cutter, will RUIN the fitting. While this may not be an...
• Re: Propane leak
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 4 May 2008 18:29:44 -0700
  ...and apply new Teflon paste, and of course that's the fitting that's > got a small leak. One bubble every three or four...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:43:38 -0400
  ...the transmission, block off the coolant hoses and get 90 metric fittings to attach hoses to the transmission. An additional advantage of this is...
• Re: Cabin Heat / Aux Heating / Propane Heater/ camping heater / pics
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:18:56 -0800
  ...It also blew the hoses off the 1/4 inch barbed fittings with no clamps. My feeling was if you developed a leak you...
• Re: It is a good day when...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Aug 2022 07:14:15 -0700
  ...You get new hose swaged onto the metal fittings, install and it works… >> >> Then find a drip today and take the pump off mount...
• Re: fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Dan Arnfeld
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:36:01 -0700
  ...Yes! replace the "Y" fittings as well as the $2 grommets (above tank, fuel filler, and filler breather)... Plan for this adventure, it can...
• Re: Engine Replacement Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:22:59 -0500
  ...engine compartment, and tapped the thermostat > housing and waterpump for brass fittings to attach the coolant hoses. > Seems like a very good way to...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:28:47 -0500
  Beware the aftermarket tanks - I got one for my GL, and it fit OK except for one fitting at the bottom, where I had...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:54 -0800
  or just use the air compressor, turned down low (7 -10 psi) and an old reservoir cap with bulkhead fitting to connect to air...
• Re: article on A/C retrofit to R-134a (new freon)
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Aycock
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 12:32:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...12, so the system would have to be evacuated and the fittings to fill the a/c system would have to be changed so...
• Vanagon Gas Tank R&R. (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 14:36:43 -0700 (PDT)
  So Berry Kercheval says: > fitting into the graphite-laden grommet. If you can arrange to have done > hand-strengthening exercises for the last 6...
• gti seats in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 04:58:54 -0700
  fellow listees, has anyone tried fitting gti sport seats (the recaro type) to a vanagon? i checked the archives and it was fairly inconclusive...
• Dometic combustion chamber cleaning
  Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 14:56:00 -0700
  ...Is the propane fitting a left hand thread, as some of them seem to be? Thanks in advance..... George '89 Westy
• Propane Level Indicator
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Mon, 17 May 1999 06:04:15 -0700
  ...tell you when you will run out? How about sourcing and fitting information? I currently use one of those liquid crystal stickers attached to...
• FS: complete Westfalia A/C system - add to your westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:55:50 EDT
  ...complete w/ all wires, switches, compressor, condenser, evaporator, hoses, fittings, upper cabinet, and all a/c vents and ducting, etc, etc.. everything. this is...
• Fuel line??
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:34:33 -0400
  Most of the line between the fuel pump and the bulkhead fitting on the engine compartment is hard plastic. The connecting rubber hose between...
• Re: Pump for gallon containers of Redline Gear oil
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 07:32:43 EDT
  ...It even has a hose with an end fitting which holds the hose in the filler hole. A lot of auto parts houses carry...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:22:39 -0700
  ...Should I use gas tite teflon tape on the pipe joints? I > realize the tapered fittings should seal. But, it looks like some sort...
• Re: Front door window rubbers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:36:20 +1000
  David, The window seals are extremely easy to remove and fit new ones, although obviously some care is required when fitting the new one...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:10:50 -0600
  ...Some > > people have made up a brass tee fitting to replace the plastic, but > > I managed to repair mine. By reinforcing inside with tubing...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 10:20:12 -0500
  ...There are two different thread sizes for the original R-12 fittings: nominally 1/4 " and 3/16 ". Of course the quick connect 134A...
• Re: 1986 production changes, again take 2
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:33:21 -0800
  ...the 709 (or 7 hundered something >>>anyway) that places advertise as "fitting all 86-91" >> >>5xx = 5-cylinder compressor. 7xx = 7-cylinder. 08 or...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:02:02 -0400
  ...But have you considered using reinforced >rubber hyraulic hoses? You can custom build some fittings on the end and >hook them right up. > > > >I...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:50:04 -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...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:11 -0800
  ...2012 at 8:51 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > > > > Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall." Just trace the > fuel > > > line from...
• Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:50:25 -0500
  ...no drips anywhere firewall fitting like new vapor recovery hooked up smell only in engine compartment and vents anybody have problems with hose permeability...
• More Coolant Leaks/Tire Availability
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 22:36:27 -0400
  My '85 has developed a very slow leak from the plastic fitting that connects the upper and lower radiator hoses and mounts on the...
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:46:32 -0400
  ...help fitting van in garage To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hello, > > My wife and I are relocating from northern Indiana to Cincinnati next > month...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:47:25 -0500
  ...Some > people have made up a brass tee fitting to replace the plastic, but > I managed to repair mine. By reinforcing inside with tubing...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:09:17 -0700
  ...It looks like the retail parts cost for the whole new system would be about $800, dash unit, compressor, fittings, hoses, condenser, dryer, etc...
• Re: 83-85 vanagon rear bleeder screw housing mod or repair?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:33:53 -0500
  ...Does closing the valve shut off flow from that nipple? I forget the details of that fitting anymore, the 2.1l doesn't have...
• gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:16:19 -0500
  ...fuel hoses are 6 months old and NOT showing any signs of leaking firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of leaking also hose...
• Re: Injector Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 00:44:26 EDT
  ...not cut, scrape, or otherwise mar the metal of the barbed fitting. Doing so could cause the new hose to not completely seal up...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Woes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:12:50 EST
  ...RR.COM writes: << Today I put more PB on, heated the fitting on the exhaust pipe till I ran out of propane >> Dave, The...
• Re: P-Trap for Vanagon Westy Sink
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 20:42:53 -0500
  ...I believe it is > called a p-trap We sell a kit including the P-trap, hose, floor fitting, and drain cap for $19...
• Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 May 2005 22:13:20 +1200
  ...While doing, this, get rid of the stupid plastic fitting the line attaches to when entering the emgine bay; these are brittle and have...
• Radiator mounting gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:20:22 -0400
  ...Are these gaskets usually replaced when fitting a new rad? Thanks Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: help fitting van in garage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:09:50 EDT
  One way to have the van fit is to take the wheels off and put on rims without the tires on. gives you 6...
• House calls to change fuel hoses ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 18:49:22 -0700
  ...on site for $200, that would include all the hoses and fittings. I am in the Seattle area in Lynnwood and would travel within...
• Fitting the battery into the Westy box
  Historical mailing list - Bill P.
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:48:34 -0700
  Although a battery handle is available, the method used here to lower a battery into the underseat box is to put an old belt...
• Re: Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:05:07 -0800
  ...good source to find a metric brake line flaring tool and >fittings? > >Thanks in advance! > >David Marshall > > >http://www.hasenwerk.ca >Box 4153, Quesnel...
• Re: hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:02:55 -0500
  ...If you want to install grease fittings this is the time. The problem arriving with grease fitting installation is TOO MUCH grease that will...
• Re: AC refurb
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 12 May 2011 04:35:39 -0700
  ...to his Westy, including having new hoses mated to the existing fittings for just a couple of hundred bucks. Looks doable for mere mortals...
• Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:54:20 -0700
  ...It threads on to all VW hydraulic fluid reservoirs, and allows a standard air hose fitting to be attached. It was $32. I bought...
• Re: nuthin's easy anymore..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:24:07 EST
  ...Remove the plastic fitting from the fire wall (destroy it in pulling it out, you don't want this thing to live any longer...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Gauges and BusBoys
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:59:35 -0500
  ...Don't be lazy! Make a bracket to hold the T fitting out of your way when adjusting your points or servicing your distributor...
• Re: Propane tank fill valve
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:52:56 -0400
  ...Now I'm wondering if I made the appropriate fittings to connect the disposable tank to that, would the pressure in the tank be...
• Re: Pre-filter success
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:44:35 -0400
  ...There's a configuration that has a pre-filter with a 12mm barb fitting on one end and a 10mm on the other. I...
• Re: help w/ charging/filling AC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 21:55:08 -0400
  Dusty, If it has been converted to R134a, there will be a blue sticker in an obvious place, near the charging fittings, saying that...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:27:42 -0400
  It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting. It would have to be installed between the regulator and the 't'-fitting to...
• Re: BFG Radial AT Spare Tire--fitting it in there
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 14:37:05 -0500
  ...At 01:27 PM 11/11/98 -0600, you wrote: >Derek, > >Do you have a problem fitting you spare tire in the stock position...
• gas smell
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:32:52 -0400
  ...Can anyone direct me to the latest & greatest fix for the fuel fitting/grommet dilemma? thanks, Ron Komoroski