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• Re: extra reservoir cap anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:29:08 -0500
  ...I drilled a hole in the cap and installed a brass hose barb. To this was connected a hose from a 1 gallon pressure...
• I left Mabel unattended over the Christmas break, and she had her gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 20:51:55 -0600 (CST)
  I left Mabel unattended over the Christmas break, and she had her gas cap stolen. So I went to my FLAPS and asked my...
• water fill cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 00:44:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It turns out I don't have the key to the water fill cap. I called the PO and he said "Oh, so that...
• Ful Injector Pintle caps (hats) needed ASAP, where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:49:57 -0800
  ...No one has herd of getting just the plastic cap (called a "hat" or pintle cap). I once had Bosch FIs cleaned for a...
• for sale: vanagon captains chairs/front seats w/ armrests..(80-84 westy owners!)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 12:25:34 EDT
  ...vanagon capt. chairs/front seats w/ armrests. these are the oem captains chairs from late model vanagons. they fit all vanagons and westys from...
• Re: Reminder of capacity of stock propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 13 Dec 2015 18:35:06 -0800
  ...tank? > > Isn’t the actual capacity much less? And isn’t there a need to not fill to capacity. > > I’d like a reminder...
• Re: Removing alloy wheel center cap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:30:07 -0500
  ...oh..and you have to have the wheels OFF THE VAN to install the front caps on a 2wd. (grease caps in the way...
• want your westie
  Historical mailing list - Melissa J. Cullison
  Wed, 5 May 1999 12:06:50 -0500
  ...Thanks Melissa & Jim Melissa Cullison Multimedia Maven Caplan Productions St. Louis, MO http:\\www.caplan.com MelissaC@Caplan.com
• Re: 85 Hub Cap...
  Historical mailing list - Eric C. Bigglestone
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 17:10:42 EDT
  i lost a hub cap last year. instead of paying for a brand spankin new one for god knows how much from VW, i...
• Re: Instrument light
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 12:31:18 -0500
  ...Good Luck John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Do Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD a LiMBO sponsored...
• Re: Flue Cap?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 14:09:44 -0700
  ...Flue Cap? > > I saw a link to a member's van online and noticed a flue cap-- Is this a > > production item available on...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 14:34:21 -0700
  ...Remove gas cap without key? >Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 12:59:53 -0700 > >Well, I've went and lost the gas cap key...
• Re: Fridge capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:20:48 -0500
  ...Any ideas what kind of capacity our fridge is rated for? In litres or cubic feet I guess? Just trying to compare - need to...
• Re: Tune-up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 09:37 -0600 (MDT)
  Scott- believe it or not - use original German parts! Bosch plugs Bosch cap and rotor Mahle oil filter OEM plug wires (yes, they're...
• Re: Wet weather blues
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:29:58 EDT
  ...Cap Rotor Spark Plug Wires Spark Plugs lately? Look inside your cap. You will probably see a nice set of black trails from one...
• Intermittent Vanagon syndrome fix
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 5 May 2001 08:53:34 -0700
  If anyone wants to see some photos and description where I soldered the capacitor to cure the intermittent problem that my westie developed awhile...
• Re: Ahoy! Capt'n Billy Bones in Santa Fe
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 2 Apr 2004 11:05:35 -0800
  ...Mike On 4/2/04 10:46 AM, "Gnarlodious" <gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > Entity Capt'n Billy Bones spoke thus: > >> Santa Fe, New Mexico...
• cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 06:27:03 -0700
  What is the cooling fluid capacity of 84 vanagon w/ 1.9? (how much does it hold when I change out the radiator fluid...
• Subject: Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 17 May 2007 22:02:02 +0000
  I have found that the cap off a bottle of my favorite beverage works just fine on my 87 that would be.... Crown Royal...
• Re: Engine hesitation -- Need Help!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Basey
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 13:58:38 -0500
  ...Engine hesitation -- Need Help! >I replaced the cap and rotor before the trip approx. 1,200 miles ago. >that's when I noticed the...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:27:21 -0700
  ...Syncro fuel caps which are currently available. There are other generic alternatives but these are the closest to originals. These both accept a shorter...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 14:24:20 -0300
  ...What I meant to say was that AFAIK, the Coolant Reservoir cap pressure relief valve is set higher! than the "normal" operating temp of...
• Re: What coil part number for my van?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:05:27 -0700
  That's because two different ones could be used depending on the distributor cap and/or ignition wires being used on 83.5-85...
• Re: Wanted: '91 Syncro hubcap center
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 21:41:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...Any clues as to >where I might find a replacement? I wouldn't exactly call the alloy wheels "hub caps"......but it seems as...
• Re: 71 Van gas cap
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Mon, 4 May 1998 09:24:49 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-04 01:55:14 EDT, glassewe@TELUSPLANET.NET writes: << Looking for a gas cap for a '71 Van...
• Re: Capacitor fix questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 14:43:55 -0400
  ...I am pretty sure I did not use the >tantulum capacitor. Maybe this is key. Getting the polarity right is certainly key, as a...
• Re: Leaker!
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:17:40 -0500
  ...Takes about a year to disassemble and clean the cap. Now I understand why my l.9 to 1.8 GTI conversion is taking...
• Re: needed: drain cap for 87 water tank
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 11:14:16 -0700
  ...drain cap for 87 water tank > Hi Listees, > Do any of you know where I can purchase one or two drain caps for the...
• Re: Alloy wheel caps and a ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:10:56 EST
  ...extra hub cap or two for the optional alloy Vanagon > wheels circa late 1980s? It's the plastic, brushed silver cap that's about...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:22:54 -0500
  ...I normally leave the cap off after drying for several > hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds...
• Re: Very Basic - Adding Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 15:19:32 -0500
  And the Brake Fluid reservoir is underneath the dashboard, behind the speedometer! Use a rag around the cap to catch any brake fluid spills...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:16:21 -0600
  I believe the flimsy end caps are there to break rather than the metal bumper or body. At $10 each to replace, alot cheaper...
• Re: capacitor fix
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 01:38:51 -0500
  ...Do yourself a favor, remove that cap fix - it only removes the symptom (if done properly) but not the problem! (Properly done is + side...
• Re: Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 21 May 2000 10:34:07 -0400
  ...Silva" <wsilva@CAPECOD.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 9:35 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Brake fluid replacement > Our '85...
• Re: Full Sevice Gas Pumping solution. paint the cap
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:56:33 -0400
  On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, John Dagastino wrote: > get some chrome spraypaint and paint the cap, then > immediately wipe lots of the paint off...
• Re: FiberGlass Rear Bumper End Cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2018 22:22:02 +0000
  ...anyone on the List have a FiberGlass Rear Bumper DriversSide > End Cap they might wish to part with ? > > If Yes, How many $s & where...
• Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 9 Jan 2018 17:21:18 -0800
  Has anyone ever dropped their coolant cap behind the license plate? My hands were slippery in the rain and it dropped behind and just...
• How it install capaciter for Wiring Harness fix
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:47:37 EDT
  I searched the archives and could not find specific directions on how to install the capaciter and what size to get. If someone could...
• Re: What's Yer Favorite Car Battery
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 9 May 1999 16:09:23 -0400
  Rob - Me '85GL still has the ORIGINAL heavy plastic cap that covers the (+) terminal on the battery. The cap, along with Bourgeois' ORIGINAL Continental...
• Re: Frustrating hubcaps!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:16:14 -0400
  >OK, looks like this is hubcap fffrenzy fffriday, so I'll jump in: > >I hate my hub caps... Me too. Mine are so hard...
• armrests fs, also blue captains chairs for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 11:11:12 EDT
  ...rear seats (there are provisions for them) also have a pair of blue velour captains chairs for sale, fit any vanagon and westy . chris
• FS: front capt.seats w/ adjustable armrests fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 12:55:15 EDT
  ...vanagon capt chairs w/ adjustable armrests, fit all vanagons, good upgrade for 80-'84 westy or 90-91 non gl vans or whatever.. slide...
• GL Chrome Bumpers fs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 17:36:30 EDT
  Vanagon GL front and rear chrome bumpers with end caps. Front condiction an 8 and the rear a 7. All four end caps in...
• Re: VW logo center caps
  Historical mailing list - copello's mach m &m
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 09:47:08 -0800
  ...that center cap mentioned. give me a e if you need something custom reasonable prices.. thanks john copello [text/html]
• 15" SA wheel bolts & caps
  Historical mailing list - David Orozco
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 15:45:37 -0700
  ...Do the stock syncro wheel bolts work for these particular wheels? Also, what caps are required to finish them off? Thanks in advance for...
• Re: Weight Capacity (NOT TIRES...)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 11:59:59 -0700
  ...frydaye! bill kasper On Thursday, July 25, 2002, at 04:41 PM, Matthew Libby wrote: > Anyone know, guess, the weight capacity of the "upstairs...
• Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:10:50 -0600
  I have a customer needig a locking gas cap for an '84. Anyone selling one, with or without keys? Thanks, Steve Sandlin Steve's...
• Gas Cap Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:05:46 -0800
  ...Does anyone have a good method for removing the stock locking gas cap on a Vanagon? Believe it or not, after 15 years of...
• FS: tan capt. chairs/front seats w/ armrests..fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:22:32 EDT
  ...vanagon factory tan capt. chairs/front seats w/ armrests, tan velour..foam padded, comfy. fit all vanagons, nice upgrade for early westys w/ the...
• Re: Friday fun - VW Bus Ball sculpture
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:10:22 -0400
  Just the thing for your pet capybara http://www.rebsig.com/capybara/ Happy Friday! At 06:44 AM 5/7/2004 -0500, you wrote...
• water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 3 May 2004 21:05:38 -0500
  I can't seem to find a water tank drain cap for my Westy. I found a used one, and althought it will fit...
• Re: Need capacitor-dw
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:18:14 -0400
  ...Need capacitor-dw > > Folks. > > Looking for a capacitor to do the afm fix...called all my local suppliers, > Nada. I emailed radio shack and...
• Non-cooling Fridge on Propane
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 8 May 2000 21:24:25 -0400
  ...John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Do Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD a LiMBO sponsored event SEPTEMBER...
• Re: No Flag on this Van...
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:55:34 -0600
  ...No monetary system has done as much to forward the good of mankind than 'capitalism' The very fact we have VW Vans (mandatory content...
• FS: bumper end caps and mounting hardware, fits all years
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:08:41 -0700
  ...first up are 4 bumper end caps (one for each corner) and the mounting hardware for all years of Vanagon. Brand new, perfect condition...
• Re: Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:29:27 -0500
  That 3/16" clip should be in the groove on the cable and against the grease cap. Very little of the cable actually sticks...
• Re: Bumper Painting Info/Pics! (who's bored on a Saturday? Me!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 21:21:24 -0800
  ...Not too many end cap hardware kits supply them, > let alone supply them in stainless steel. > > To remove the end cap plugs,(with pliers...
• Re: WTB: rear washer bottle tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:21:21 -0400
  ...Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: >> Oh I mean the cap that goes over the cap. It is black and covers the hole >> on the...
• Re: Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:30:38 -0700
  ...Gas Caps And here is another '90 Westy with the ignition key that opens the gas cap. Looks like there are a variety of...
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 6 May 2003 16:52:16 -0400
  ...3/4 of the material is in the cap, and they keep shrinking the cap. Took some serious metallurgy to get an alloy that...