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• Filler spouts for large-mouth bottles of oil, windshield washer and antifreeze jugs
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 09:28:46 -0800
  ...You won't even get your hands dirty pulling out the extension tube to add oil, in fact, is easier to add without extending...
• Re: Fongball heater/camping in the wintah
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 10:45:09 -0700
  ...For shoreside, a 1200W cube heater and the extension cord do the trick. Only problem with unvented heaters is the condensation. If you leave...
• Re: Hall Senders
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:05:11 -0800
  ...vise, pounded it half round with of a 1/2" ratchet extension. Drilled a hole slightly bigger than the pin. Supporting body with piece...
• Re: external temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:55:25 -0700
  ...irrelevant (irrespective of material or base resistance) as long as the extensions for all leads are the same length and gauge. Keith Hughes '86...
• '56 kombi transmission: the finale!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 22:31:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...We fixed problem A by persuading the side cover plate back to a reasonable shape with a pair of vice grips, a 3" extension...
• RE: generator article (another viewpoint on electricity :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Nov 94 10:51:58 EST
  ...small hot plate/warmer, a light set, a CD player, and extension cords ... > >> all at the same time). > >> > >> We have tried alternative means to...
• FS Behind the Dash Air Conditioning System
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:36:59 -0600
  ...The hoses will reach the engine bay but will need three feet of extension hose with your compressor pressure fittings. http://www.williamwareagency.com...
• Head replacement 91 Westy, 115,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:57:59 -0800
  ...Then I found gas bubbling inside the extension tank when idling. All sound so familiar with the crack-head syndrome of a Vanagon. I...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon awning
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 13:35:24 PDT
  ...re by yourself, you can tighten the rafters easily at any extension length to help "hold" the whole contraption in place while you adjust...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 14:31:29 -0300
  ...Listed here on this Samba >> thread. >> >> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=687800&highlight=mcmaster >> >> 9416K28 - 250lbs Extension Force (x2) >> >> And...
• Re: help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:14:29 +0000
  ...magnetic extension or small blob of grease on bolt to keep it true as you locate odd angled hole in block. massive sense of...
• Re: Syncro cv-joint fun
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 04:02:04 -0800
  ...I just knocked it with a 1 kg hammer and a socket extension bar, it came out without too much effort. I remember changing...
• Re: What do you use for grey water tank?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:23:29 -0800
  ...I screw on a hose extension to the sink outlet (under the van) and run the hose into the jug. Works fine, and stores...
• Oil Pressure Gauge install
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:16:03 -0400
  ...My tin is off already :) Do you have an extension for the oil pressure sender you're happy with? I was able to find...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:27:27 -0500
  ...My brilliant idea is to lift the van's > corner, put the socket onto the axle nut with a long extension on a stump...
• Re: Hella Light Source
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:09:05 -0800
  ...This is the fog lamp used in the Pzwo lower grill extensions. I have > never been able to find a substitute for this lamp...
• Looking for a few items for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 17:48:27 -0800
  ...Any recommendations? Someone e-mailed me with a plastic oil filler extension tube for my engine but I lost his message. Are you still...
• Re: Rodent smell
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 15:18:11 -0700
  ...I recommend you talk to a US agricultural service extension office and a mortician. The mortician idea sounds wierd I know, but morticians have...
• Re: vangons and side tents [adr]
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:51:31 -0400
  ...I imagine that the rules (or interpretation of the rules; is it considered a freestanding tent, or an extension of the vehicle like an...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 20:56:33 -0700
  ...If you drop the top from full-extension, (hold it up with a broomstick sized dowell or something) to take the pressure off and...
• Re: Raising the seat back
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 19 May 2004 09:38:00 -0700
  ...seatback for the driver's side seat and welded in an extension. > > > They were really tall, and it helped get the lumbar support in...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 15:28:57 EST
  I looked on ebay already and couldn't find the link in past auctions. I think it was too far back at a month...
• Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 10:27:08 -0500
  ...A short 13mm socket, 3'extension, and a flex handle ratchet will get the job done. The flex ratchet with curved handle waorks best...
• Re: [Nearly Off-Topic] Seeking Battery Switch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:26:26 -0400
  ...But I > unplug the extension cord before starting the van, and turn off the > van before plugging in the extension cord. > > But there have...
• Re: Dometic refrigerator fail
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:53:46 -0700
  ...I tried two > different extension cords, just in case, but to no avail. > > So, any ideas before I dig into the thing? Thanks, mcneely...
• Re: Rear Shocks, Syncro vs. 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:16:03 -0800
  ...The syncro rear shock has about 30mm more extension than the stock shock. Both types have close to the same compressed length. If the...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:01:03 -0400
  ...location of the brake/clutch reservoir, washer bottle > refill, oil tube extension, there must be other "Quirks" or design > features that are unique to...
• Re: brake booster
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:05:41 -0600
  ...To remove any fluid in there I use a turkey baster with a rubber extension hose that can reach down into the booster and...
• Re: Thanks RE: Photo ticket at stop lights
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:04:35 -0800
  ...But driving is extension of our life and it's more and more "hurry up" at work, when shopping and driving where people gain...
• Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:32:17 -0700
  ...any other listers having this problem? maybe i should design some sort of filler neck extension i can pop on the pump nozzle so...
• Re: external temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:59:56 -0600
  ...The resistance of 24 gauge wire is something like 3 ohms per 1000 feet? Even a 50' extension (100' total) would only add 0...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 17:31:11 -0700
  ...I believe anelectric tool can be damaged by using to long or long and small extension cord. Sure worked out for you though. sometimes...
• Re: Specially equipped EVs (was PC Gamesmanship /f (was:Hig
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 13:02:55 -0500 (EST)
  ...additionally, > their headroom is adequate without the roof extension added to the US > products. it is interesting that the EV appears to also meet...
• Re: Vanagon oil light question for you - dissection of the light
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 12:48:18 -0700
  ...Mon, 23 Apr 2001 09:48:39 -0700 > >What are you using to mount the sender, if not the 12" extension? > >Karl Wolz > _________________________________________________________________ Get...
• Re: VDO Oil Pressure Extension Adaptor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:59:40 -0500
  You are probably right, as long as you never have to undo it. What happens then? Like after a rebuild. At the best you...
• Power Window Motor and Brake Light Switch Fun
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 17:49:48 -0700
  ...get a wrench in there (10mm 1/4" socket on an extension) Take the motor off, apply 12v it spins (but weakly) Clean off...
• need comments on '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Williamson
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 17:08:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...on a Westfalia? It looks like I can either get tower extensions and use the gutters, or buy "fake gutter" brackets to bolt to...
• Re: Westy Safety (safer than a Volvo)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 13:46:11 -0500
  ...Post Office Box 28518 > Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518 > 614-274-6003 extension 205 > 614-274-6899 Fax > 800-222-2768 Toll-Free > e-mail...
• Help with hookups on side of Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:05:45 -0500
  ...Holds extension cord to plug 110V into the van. I think this powers the fridge in 110V mode and also provides power to the...
• plan for oil pressure gauge install- opinions wtd
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:40:11 -0500
  ...fit between the pushrods? I'd love to avoid the whole extension hose/pipe contraption. Does anyone have a vendor link for such a...
• Re: oils and gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 May 2013 09:55:37 -0700
  ...They really should have made the extension longer so sender can be located on top of engine. cheers alistair On 2013-05-29, at...
• Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 08:30:48 -0800
  ...My van already has black plastic fender extensions on the trailing edge of the wheelwells that interferes with mounting the mud flaps. Anyone know...
• Re: The gutted cat girl...who knew nothing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:52:34 EDT
  ...make your mechanic $600 richer, and buy you a one year extension. You need to find a mechanic who is experienced in working on...
• Re: header exhaust CO concerns
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:49:01 -0700
  ...My current > Dynomax muffler was fitted with an extension that dumps exhaust gasses to > the side of the vehicle just behind the right rear...
• My Lug nut Plea
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:20:24 -0400
  ...6 foot long pipe extension and the nuts wouldn't budge only strip. :( Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 http://www.vanagain.com Phone...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:27:54 -0700
  ...Not that I've done it...still > route = > the trusty 35' extension cord out the driver's door footwell and let > the ru= > bber...
• Berg quick shift kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 02:25:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I got the shifter extension which for me (I have a 37" sleve lenght) makes the shift knob go from too far to too...
• Re: driving and fridge
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 12 May 2000 15:58:05 -0400
  ...having the fridge running on propane or should it run on 12 V? (or maybe 120V if the extension cord is long enough). Karl.
• Red Oil light on!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 00:17:47 -0700
  ...installing a oil psi gauge? I seem to recall that an extension line needs to be installed...would be nice to know exactly what...
• Re: fridged removed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:24:37 -0600
  ...instal it.� is it possible to just run it off > an extension cord to any outllet, or do any of these other wires need...
• Re: Paint the plastic bumper extensions?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:59:28 -0800
  Krylon. Right. I think I've seen that brand name up here. If not, I'm sure there is a "plastic" paint. Thanks. With...
• Re: Fryday - Mk IV Jetta question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:16:15 -0500
  ...It looks almost like square block with square cut outs for a 3/8 extension assorted tips to grab and turn the piston. If...
• Trailer hitches..couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 09:59:26 -0800
  ...interchange all the various pieces between all the vehicles, the hitch extensions..or whatever that part with the ball or the equipment rack fits...
• Re: Final word on Shady Boy awnings leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:20:32 EDT
  ...I have been trying for some time to invent some sort of extension for the Shady Boy that will fix this problem but so...
• Re: Torque Wheels? -- 6 point sockets and Anti-seize
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 00:21:10 -0500
  ...you'll also need a 19mm socket to fit > the wrench and a 6-inch extension to go between them). :) And make sure the...
• Heater plenum removal tips
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 20:32:46 -0600
  ...Having done that, I go after the screws with an impact screwdriver with an 18" long 1/2 " extension inserted between the working end...
• Re: fridge ques
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 19 May 2004 06:38:33 EDT
  ...the fridge does run great on ac/dc power from an extension cord. BTW propane is full, combustion chamber is clean and tube from...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-659)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:59:09 -0700
  ...What would be cool would be some kind of extension >>> for >>> the knob, dangled down where I can reach it.* >>> >>> *Of course I could...
• Re: "Remote" Propane Tank Usage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:42:32 -0600
  ...Plus it also includes a tee adapter and extension hose for connecting additional propane-fueled appliances to your Westy (either onboard or outboard). So...
• Re: Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:45:07 -0700
  ...door, really kludgey bent extension on shifter, holes drilled in luggage rack and pop top. The list goes on. Funny thing though, the little...