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• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:39 -0500
  ...It wasn't until > earlier this year that I decided I liked the look* without the cheesy > plastic hub caps so I've never...
• Rubber
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:25:32 -0500
  ...Then apply the Rain-X! To cean and polish any plastics - hub caps, vents, even tires -use the Mcquires. I did this to my...
• Re: Honing and cylinder painting
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:38:16 -0800
  ...Hah! > And I thought it had to do with those rubber caps that go on Similac > bottles - or possibly those whirley things Cassandra Peterson...
• Re: Installing new shocks
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:19 -0700
  ...The little nuts at the top of the fronts might be problematic in your climate if the protective caps were not filled with grease...
• 15" Rims
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:40:25 +0000
  ...If so which rims, & which caps. If not what's out there to use instead of them?? If there are any other considerations or...
• Re: Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Feb 1996 14:36:14 -0500
  ...If I sucess to straighten the body, I will need a replacement rear hatch door and the fiberglass bumper with end caps. But until...
• Re: AFM capacitor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 18:55:40 EDT
  ...I have a handful of >the right caps, and finally was getting a "round tuit". Any help here >is greatly appreciated. > >Malcolm > _____________________________________________________________________ You don...
• Re: Haunted Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 07:21:26 -0400
  This is a problem that GM had with some of there cars int the mid-80's....... You may be able to find out...
• Re: Pressure Tester/Adapter for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:53:17 -0500
  ...Unfortunately, their kit is > only works on US-type radiator caps, not the screw-on VW type. The > kid at AutoZone said they couldn...
• Camping out in your van??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 02:17:31 -0500
  ...Research also suggests that regularly consuming garlic or garlic capsules may help protect against both mosquito and tick bites. My own doctor told me...
• Re: What are the Mercedes wheels that fit the vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:59:28 -0400
  ...I did use spacers and the hardware from http://t3technique.com/ I know have to get the Wolfsburg caps that he mills to fit...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 11:01:14 -0400
  ...At the time (five years ago) it > was felt that quality chrome hub caps were a thing of the > past. Has there been any...
• Tool trick..(not Xmas related)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:29:50 -0800
  ...garden tool that I usually use for removing the axle nut caps and some times the regular hubcaps. That dorky Wal Mart tool is...
• Re: engine surge on idle ,, '85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 1994 16:29:42 -0400
  ...But if there are only 15-30 components in the thing, not including decoupling caps , etc, it can probably be figured out by analysis...
• Re: Wanting advice on coolant loss theory
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Co.
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 18:07:17 -0500
  ...Do these caps have a torque value. I looked in my Bentley, but couldn't find anything on it. I used a procedure that...
• Re: Few interesting things....
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 23:03:32 +0200
  ...This is the first time I've heard of the actual stud > holes being a problem; centre caps maybe! > > Could somone advise me of...
• Re: Charging system...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 19:39:23 EST
  ...Have the battery filler caps removed(if possible) while the load test is done. When we did this on our 85 we witness one...
• Re: Vent not blowing air
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 09:04:35 -0500
  ...My van doesn't have hub caps or wheel covers. You didn't mention whether it was the Brown, Blue or Grey interior. I...
• Re: Blue pressure cap, 1 valve or 2?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 17:24:53 -0500
  ...I recently went into a shop to buy one of these blue caps, they were always bad enough anyway� but it seemed that every...
• Re: bumper questions/specifics
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 10:27:22 -0600
  ...New end caps are relatively cheap. The front impact strip was wrecked by the tow hook on the truck. I used a rear strip...
• Re: Passat Wheels
  Historical mailing list - ID Workshop
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 22:03:16 -0700
  ...However, be aware > that the Passat center caps may not fit after the machine work. Again > depending on what model wheel you are using...
• Re: Nytrogen and tires
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:37:05 -0600
  ...Jetta wagon have tires filled with it, hence the green valve caps. On 10/20/2015 11:59 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > Well, since...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 20:13:22 -0500
  If this were some other "social media", I would (caps) LIKE. Jack Botts Columbia, MO '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender '14 Passat SE TDI > Date...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:19:43 -0400
  How about heater/bypass caps? http://www.themainresource.com/?pogosty=shop.itemDetail Use narrower or constant tension (spring) hose clamps or at least with...
• '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:36:47 -0700
  I have an '84 Westy and have those metal chrome VW hub caps, the type that you smack on the four raised areas on...
• Re: OK, OK, new topic
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:36:55 -0400
  ...OK, OK, new topic I must be lucky then, as I've never seen one of those caps rusted in the slightest way. So...
• Re: VW alloy center cap availability
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:12:01 -0700
  ...VW alloy center cap availability > > I just acquired a parts van with some stock VW 14" alloys > needing center caps. Bus Depot, GoWesty, and...
• Re: [f] Re: wannabus turns gotabus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 14:44:06 -0600 (CST)
  ...Oh, he always shouts, don't have to think about the caps key then, I guess. -- James A. Brill Jr. \\ // jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu...
• Re: [Syncro] No Spark
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:19:56 -0400
  ...I tried a second and third set of caps and rotors and still > no spark. > > What could have happened? > > Please copy me directly on...
• Re: 85 SQUARE HEADLIGHTS (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 13:14:24 EST
  ...SO IT MUST BE VERY LATE IN 85 THAT THEY MADE THE > CHANGE. > do you know your CAPS KEY IS STUCK ON YOU'RE...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 18:42:31 -0500
  ...I got >tired of lost hub caps myself. > >However, some times. Most folks don't realize that hubcaps need to be >fitted on in...
• Re: Coolant cap
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:29:44 -0400
  ...reading this board, about a month ago I ordered two new caps but they were delivered to my house a few days after I...
• Re: Starter Testing @ FLAPS WAS: Starting problem or startER problem
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:03:27 -0500
  ...Electrical > shop, that doesn't sell air fresheners, and plastic hub caps! > Even if you have to pay a few bucks for the test...
• Beer Alley
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jan 95 10:36:33 MST
  ...How can you > > drink that stuff in the cold? I mean, there was glass and caps > > EVERYWHERE - that alley between our vans looked worse...
• Industrial Motors
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 10:26:25 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Whats interesting, is I saw 25hp dist caps last weekend for sale, for $10 each, which is a bargain. I picked one up and...
• Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 23:38:42 -0500
  ...just cut to fit (BTDT) And the end caps, are EXACTLY the same as was used on the '51-'67 deluxe Microbuses (and '68...
• Re: Praise to the List! Van alive again
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:15:00 -0500
  ...parts and put them > in the gloveboxes because the Wells caps carbon tracked in less than 6 > months and neither car would start. Just...
• Re: Ford wheels on a Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 00:58:10 EDT
  ...Looks just fine w/o the plastic Merkur caps IMO.
• Re: 82 Vanagon Gas Tank Seal/Installation
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 06:35:01 -0700
  <SNIP> < When I pulled the caps to the vent tanks, I noticed a tar like substance < around the cap, presumably sealing it. Reminded me...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 16:24:02 -0400
  ...Just rember caps are cheap. Good Luck Kevin 81 Vanagon
• Re: Source for Westy fresh water tank drain cap found
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 22:50:01 -0400
  ...Here's a direct link to the page that lists both caps. I have a few of each left in stock now, and a...
• Re: My first Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 21:47:46 -0500
  ...market. > > > > sudhir > > that's funny as I just replaced the chrome caps with the original VW mat > black version we sell: > > http://secure.mycart...
• Re: Drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:49:27 -0700
  ...I happen to have a very small stash of correct 34mm caps (new,) but these aren't cheap ($29). Haven't had any 35mm...
• Re: Some NVC to break things up a bit...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:02:41 +1200
  ...it worse, as it spreads whatever it is that makes hot Capsicums hot to areas in your mouth which may not have already been...
• Re: Stove grate
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:17:52 -0600
  ...Are there supposed to be little rubber caps or something on > the ends of the wires, to stop them from rattling against the stovetop...
• Re: What is this connector for?
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:33:55 -0400
  ...On some new caps w/ shield, it seems to ground through the holding clamps, so a plug-in at that spot may not be...
• Anyone going to the Great Canadian VW Show Aug 15th?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 19:38:14 -0700
  ...and our Syncro Joker on display along with a few hub caps full of candies to help sway the "people's choice" vote in...
• Re: Damping ring and washer for front shocks: Where Can I Get Them?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 14:36:28 -0700
  Don't know about Alko(?), but KYB end caps suck. They're made of light metal and deform within a few thousand (maybe hundred...
• Re: How much are they worth?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:19:42 EST
  ...Ironically the hub caps are worth what is worth something -- > from free to about $10 each. I've seen them sell for even more...
• Re: Anyone running - Audi 5000 quatro turbo 6-spoke rims (ET-45)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 14:06:04 -0500
  ...wheels? Do you need to spacer the rears to have the caps work? >> That >> would mean longer studs as well, eh? Fronts are fine...
• Re: Rear Bumper Needed in Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:24:41 EDT
  ...It does not have to = be perfect, but I need to be able to install the end caps to get it = through inspection. I...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil... more questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:17:47 -0500
  ...more questions Hi Dennis, re Glueing caps: What with? Thanks, Mike Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote: Those caps stop the oil that seeps...
• Re: Need Parts: Oil Cap/Substitute Ideas 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 17:14:44 -0400
  ...Anyone have one (maybe even two?? I may >>do this again!!) 2.1l wasserboxer oil caps laying around and be willing >>to part with...
• Coolant leak, expansion tank pressure cap
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 1 May 2025 07:31:15 -0700
  ...Are some better than others? Same with pressure caps. Where can I find a reliable one? Thanks, Rick
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:29:28 -0700
  ...It was a frustrating experience, just want to relate this and recommend that pressure caps be tested whenever they are replaced and when there...
• Re: Rear Heater Block-off: Does it hurt or do any damage?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:44:34 -0700
  ...Then I drilled a 1/16th inch hole in the caps for some flow. That's the way the valve works, it doesn't...
• FS-Full Ins Cluster with tach,hubcaps, alternators, 7 alloys..
  Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:42:13 PST
  ...7 vanagon alloy wheels, no lugs, first four come with center caps, not perfect but pretty nice, 100 each WITH shipping.. I bought some...
• Chrome Bumpers .... for trade
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 11:09:56 -0800
  ...Both need end caps and rubber strips. Will include what the ones I have, but they could use replacing. You pay bumper shipping .... approx...
• Re: headlight bulb question...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:16:01 -0700
  ...May have little effect, may reduce filament life, may conceivably cause catastrophic failure of the bulb capsule if the temp gets high enough to...
• Re: Trailer hitch on 83.5 Westy front?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 11 May 2005 15:57:02 -0600
  ...Remove the end caps of your bumper on front and take a look what the decorations are hiding. jimt On 5/11/05 3...