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• Re: adding a seam rust to my homepage for others feeling rust pain
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:24:32 -0400
  ...Bumper end caps , when hit in a parkinglot, will crack the seam sealer. the rust will go fromthe outside, in.That is the cause...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:24:05 -0500
  Stacy, where the capstans are at the ends of the vertical bar, particularly the bottom one - do you replace that plastic pin which holds...
• Re: rear bumper removal steps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 12 Jan 2014 14:02:24 -0500
  ...The plastic end caps are held to the sheet metal of the body with a philips head screw. I felt for the quarter sized...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:42:07 -0800
  ...I have a few questions about these heads before I put >>> them on. >>> >>> The heads have two metal caps at the bottom side of...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:10:05 -0700
  ...The most expensive set was $100, with good tires, the special nuts and bolts, center caps. I'm sure it depends on location but...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:04:03 -0700
  ...about your jurisdiction but in mine (Ontario) you need the >bumper caps to pass a safety inspection --- something to do with sharp >pieces of...
• Re: Front hub dust caps -- stuck!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 07:45:55 -0400
  In a message dated 95-09-13 23:38:04 EDT, zateslo@geomag.gly.fsu.edu (Ted Zateslo) writes: >To add a note of...
• [DIESEL]New to Diesel, starting and driving
  Historical mailing list - joe Hunt
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:35:41 EDT
  ...Mine has no cap and the main coolant tank has no over flow hose the PO said none of these have caps and don...
• FS: Eurovan and Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:01:20 -0500
  ...of five with lug nuts and blts and the small hub caps AC system parts but no compressor for Vanagons Eurovan stick shift transmission...
• Re: Alloy wheels for sale, just curious
  Historical mailing list - mattiewoodworking
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:03:55 -0400
  ...with the special lug nuts and bolts and the center hub caps. The wheels are in good condition with the scrapes or damage. They...
• New tires on my '81... whoopee!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:01:05 -0500
  ...to match the top half of the bus) and no center caps they make the van look like a military Syncro. I drove to...
• Re: WTB 83 diesel heater cover
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:41:23 -0800
  ...The black plastic floor space hog is only held in place by a few screws hidden by caps. There is nice clean carpet under...
• Re: Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Dan Bates
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 01:17:23 +0000
  ...I even did the hub caps. BTW, it makes a great primer because it resists rust. I get a lot of compliments on it...
• Re: Mercedes Rim lug hole size
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:20:42 -0800
  Given my recent experiences, you may want to plan for spacers in the front, assuming you want the wheel caps to fit. The clearance...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 09:38:47 -0700
  ...Low compression, more test results > > The lash caps were added, so I was told (and from what I remember) because > there was not sufficient...
• Re: AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:07:43 -0500
  ...I have a few questions about these heads before I put >>>> them on. >>>> >>>> The heads have two metal caps at the bottom side of...
• Re: battery with vent required?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 18:22:19 -0500
  From the factory the original batteries actually still had caps for each cell. For the Westy since the battery should be isolated from living...
• Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:51:00 -0400
  On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Snake Oil, with all caps, pure and simple. �Think...
• Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 21 May 2010 05:24:46 -0500
  ...35004 gas caps fits: 74-79 Dodge Challenger, Colt fwd 76-79 Plymouth Arrow, Champ/Colt,Sapporo 74-77 Audi 100 series, Fox 76...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 10:18:53 EDT
  ...Bosch makes both types of wires, and caps. Sorry about the length. Thanks, Ken Wilford http://www.vanagain.com John 3:16 New Phone...
• Re: Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 18:15:56 -0700
  ...The Audi 5000 Quattro alloys I bought recently have been > machined to clear the front grease caps, but any tires I've tried on...
• Re: Westy water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:52:21 -0500
  As you know, the original caps are NLA. The inlet must be replaced with the new style inlet. Something I did for a while...
• Re: Leaks and cracks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:52:23 -0700
  ...Remove the sheet metal "capsule" under the van and crawl under to have a look. Alistair on 23/7/03 10:27 am, Allan...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:21 -0700
  ...the aluminum head on VW diesel engines, with > aluminum cam bearing caps. > > > Right... this is a waterboxer. > > Jim > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming...
• Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:24:56 -0800
  ...paint my Mercedes steelies like that! > > > > What are "HCs" ? > > > > HC = Hub caps. > > I like trying to make up new internet acronyms. ;) > > And FWIW, masking...
• Re: The vanagon trail
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:09:14 -0500
  ...Utility door, wiper caps, hub caps, and more, all back in service. I try to keep useful spares but when someone else needs it...
• Re: OT & NVC & Pre-Friday: Palcohol?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 24 Apr 2014 18:33:31 -0700
  ...In this way, encapsuled in small >> capsules, the fluid can be handled as a powder. The cyclodextrins can >> absorb an estimated 60 percent of...
• Re: Bad parts getting worse? vendors please advise!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 14:21:00 -0400
  ...Who sells tanks that are not made like milk cartons? Who sells blue caps that actually work in both directions like the originals? Can...
• Re: Cleaning & Flushing coolant system-- Fast & Effective Way.
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 09:02:46 -0700
  ...Leave all other hose and caps connected. 3) Turn on the water and caputre the coolant that is coming out of the radiator hose...
• Re: FS; Set of four SA Sunburst with Agilis 51 fitted, balanced...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 7 Nov 2001 13:39:50 -0800
  ...have a set of four South African Sunburst mags with center caps, like new, fitted, balanced with the legendary Michelin Agilis 51 Radial X...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:09:45 -0700
  ...thing? Hard to say, but I managed to lose two gas caps on >> the >> same trip! First was gassing up, removed key and left...
• Re: speedo/odo off
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:32:29 -0400
  ...But they can probably sell you a correcting capsule to go in the input cable that would fix it. It would also change the...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:53:55 -0700
  ...Newer caps are available but does not accept the original N profile keys. That’s means you cannot key them to match your ignition...
• Re: Another bumper built update
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 Apr 2014 10:37:00 -0700
  ...I could have made the end caps slimmer, I could have afforded a little bit bigger horizontal top surface. Oh well. Alistair
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:21:19 -0500
  ...The text itself > explains > how to use the tools to remove the chrome type as well as the plastic > type caps. > > Mark > > > jordanvw@AOL...
• Re: Please help my 81 Vanagon live again :(
  Historical mailing list - david kao
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 21:35:54 -0800
  ...If it doesn't turn still then you might need to remove head caps and remove all rockers. Then all valves will rest on...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:17:16 -0500
  ...hearing from you, Gary Gary and Belle from Hallowell, ME garyc@saturn.caps.maine.edu '72 Westy (gone to iron oxide) '97 EVC "Flash"
• Re: I swear I put it back on....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:03:23 EDT
  ...to smog, increased ground-level ozone, melting of the polar ice-caps, rising sea-levels, fish kills, return of the feared lizard, GODZILLA, and...
• Re: Idle hunting problem, 85 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:34:34 -0500
  ...my responses are in caps (i'm not shouting) >idle hunting is usually a sign of the idle stabilizer trying to >figure out what...
• Re: Well, it's over. (Prices) (Week 3)
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:35:01 EST
  ...The hub caps are in good condition except one that has a chip. I put the smaller ones like the '72 has on it...
• Re: Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:16:52 -0700
  ...There is no way to repair the caps. Once they are > together they cannot be disassembled. Hope this explains. > Steve Sandlin > www.steveslockshop.com...
• Re: Wanted: bumper for '87
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 20:25:02 -0400
  ...ya gotta take the end caps and trim strip off > before you straighten it, ya know.... ;<) > chris
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 15:04:14 -0600
  ...White wall tires (Need new ones soon) > 2.Chrome VW Hub caps over red rims > 3.Chain steering wheel > 4.4 Curb feelers > 5...
• Re: About those mud flap holes...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 11 Mar 2006 13:45:11 EST
  ...Then I plugged the holes with vinyl (plastic) caps that you get at the harware store for plugging holes (usually in the specialty fasteners...
• FS: SA wheels 6.5Jx15 ET 30
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:33:49 -0700
  ...Center caps and lug nuts not included. If interested please contact me off list. Mark McCulley Seattle WA '87 Syncro Westfalia
• FS: Stock Wheels and Covers (Hubcaps)
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Thu, 22 May 1997 23:16:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I also have 4 Hub caps, picture displayed by a comercial vendor at: http://www.hub-caps.com/vw/BU1061510.gif who quotes the...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:05:49 -0400
  ...Then apply > the Rain-X! > > To cean and polish any plastics - hub caps, vents, even tires -use the > Mcquires. > > I did this to my...
• CV Joints - Assembling
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:03:43 -0700
  ...either toward the wheel or toward the transaxle -- the boot caps attach to the opposite side. New ones (GKN) have a single groove near...
• Re: Mud Flaps, generic or otherwise? Sugestions
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:31:35 -0400
  Not sure on mud flaps, but I know Beetle hub caps fit all but the driver's side wheels. The drivers side dust cap...
• Re: corrections on capacitor fix air flow box (22MFD vs 10MFD?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:35:59 -0400 (AST)
  ...and the $0.41 price is right, caps are cheap. Electronics shop guy just handed me it, for nada. Tim
• Re: Sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 11 May 1998 21:02:21 -0700
  Earl, In April 1996 I bought six of those little end caps from my local dealer (part # 281 847 723B) for $1.32 each...
• air in the system
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:25:55 -0700
  ...Now, I'm no fizzics perfessor, but empirical evidence gathered over my lifetime would suggest to me that, with all other bleeders and caps...
• Re: Overflow coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:33:21 -0600
  ...system in these vans is caused by excess pressure from old caps. Our van went through two rubber head gaskets, (one on each side...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:19:21 -0700
  ...Add more lumens (watts is a measure of the power the capsules aka bulbs draw) and voila a wide awake drunk. Still awful but...
• 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 23 May 2017 19:04:25 +0000
  ...Adjuster Lash Cap Kit | Valve Adjusters By MightyMerchant v5.1 Hardened lash caps with corresponding rocker arm shims to protect your valve stem tips. | | | |
• For my travel kit -- hinge oil? [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:00:03 -0700
  ...Have checked with my local hardware stores and a sewing machine store, and the containers are all too large, and the caps insecure. -- Jack...
• pickle has new shoes (Photos)
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:40:46 -0400
  ...Center caps are from http://www.t3technique.com/ We have a set of 5 wheels/tires, and the best part is, the fifth fits...
• Re: Some potentially stupid actions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:03:32 -0700
  ...There is a warning (in caps) to not use the stove while driving. A reason for maybe adding the warning? Lawyers would be my...
• Re: <loudness> G.P.R. LOST MY BUSINESS
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 18:41:20 -0400
  ...Please try to learn the position of your 'Caps Lock' key at the left of your keyboard and post to this list in properly...
• Re: bigger steel wheels, I have some!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 10 May 1998 16:35:18 EDT
  ...of the big VW emblem in the middle of the hub caps. I'm asking $290 for the set. I live near Seattle, will...