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• Re: brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:32:00 -0400
  ...Drill a hole in the cap, screw in the fitting, attach the hose. Now fill the container about half full with fresh brakefluid. When...
• Re: Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:46:29 -0600
  ...My question is who makes the the best fitting stainless ones and which vendors have them?? Can only talk about what I got, not...
• rad fan with hose fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:02:11 -0700
  hi, crawling under my '86 syncro (part of the loosen the front transaxle mounting bolts in prop shaft vibe procedure), I had a look...
• Re: Front speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 1996 02:55:08 -0400
  I fabricated a REALLY jive tool to remove what passed for speakers on my nightmare '87 Syncro. ( It's somehow fitting that the speakers...
• Re: cooling system failures
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:57:54 +0000
  ...For me, expansion tank, T-fitting, small hoses inside the engine compartment, water pump, and small water pump hoses at 80,000 mi/11...
• City Water Connection Leak
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:01:46 -0500
  Since recently replacing the city water connection fitting on the outside of my '87 Westfalia, water leaks out of it whenever I turn on...
• Re: Double T-fitting for 1.9 cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 20:44:50 +0100
  Not mine.. but since there are at least 5 people out there looking for one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:41:52 -0700
  >From: Joe Glisson <drfactotum@YAHOO.COM> > >I found my 205 fits O.K. if I let about half the air out of it - I...
• Re: Installing 2nd battery - fitting and driver's seat removal
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:35:10 EST
  In a message dated 3/14/04 1:11:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU writes: > Are there instructions somewhere on...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:13:01 -0800
  ...DOH! I like the idea of combining the two hoses as well---less chance for leaks and problems with just one fitting after the...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:16:11 -0700
  ...No > matter what I did, I could not get the filler fitting to stay on the low > side shrader fitting. It kept popping off...
• Re: 90 Westy fridge/stove getting no gas.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 19:12:52 -0400
  ...3) If no gas, loosen the (left-hand-thread) POL fitting where the regulator screws into the valve. Very gently crack the valve open...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 16 May 2007 06:53:59 -0700
  ...If I were going that route, > > I'd > > stop by the hardware store and buy a couple 5/8" barb fittings and a > valve...
• Removing and replacing propane tank on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 08:14:53 -0800
  ...The special "withdrawal" fitting has a > rod which pushes in to defeat the outer valve and the excess flow valve. You > could remove liquid...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 19:00:00 +0000
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > kevin@GILLERANENERGY.COM writes: > Keith, > When you replace the condenser, hoses and fittings can you reuse the > existing compressor or does...
• Dumb differential question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 08:17:33 -0800
  ...But I like the 5 speed so how about fitting a locker from a Syncro to the 5sp? Possible? If I found a syncro...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 08:44:07 -0800
  ...open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic > >fitting with 4 large radiator hoses connecting to it.)
• Re: DM: Re: VW coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:48:14 -0800
  ...the crystals of > scale that act like ice at the seams, fittings and flanges, wedging their > way to freedom from the system. > -snip- > Doktor...
• tools (more)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 08:34:15 -0700
  ...Siphon hose 6' spare pieces of vacuum hose "personal" lubricant (real useful for tight fitting hoses)(never sure whether to carry this in the...
• Re: Stealth camping
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:39:13 -0500
  ...I was working on the B-2 Stealth bomber so I guess it was only >fitting. > >Ron Bloomquist >ROADCOW >VANARU Working on the Stealth...
• Re: Leaky faucet
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 May 2000 18:55:54 -0400
  ...have that, you need to rig up something with a "T" fitting and a check valve. Seems like a lot of work for only...
• Re: LP tank purge?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 19:29:31 -0400
  ...On the fitting it says to purge tank >before using. Is this necessary and how is this accomplished? Yes, it's necessary (Doktor Tim...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:39:25 -0800
  ...It came with about 20 feet of plastic line, 5 different > adapters with brass fittings and a mounting bezel.. It goes up to 80...
• Re: Fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 10 May 2001 14:54:33 -0400
  ...to the plastic line which goes back to the tank. $omeday I will get around to all the tank ho$e$ and fitting$. Jay
• two stage or single stage regulator
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 14:41:02 -0700
  ...Having the old regulator out I put in the single stage until I could find a better fitting two stage. Is there a problen...
• Re: hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:45:24 -0500
  ...I am aware of all that you mentioned on regarding the installation of the zerk fittings. I buy all of my parts direct from...
• FS: '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:36:55 -0700
  Hey all, I'm trying to get the shop ready for my trip to Germany and I'm having a hard time fitting all...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 20:33:20 -0500
  ...The two gauge system used by the pro's hooked on just fine to the new fittings. Why the AC Pro servicing kit would...
• Re: Great gas mileage, crappy breaks.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 5 May 2008 10:46:10 -0400
  ...the reservoir (wife's best turkey baster?) and put a bunch of rags below the fittings so drips don't become a problem. Mike
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:28:15 -0600
  ...Another Vanagon Burns Up > John: > Good idea on the firewall fitting. except that it doesn't even need to > go thru the firewall, it...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:05:36 -0400
  ...The major concern is the leak > tightness when using a hose and fittings inside. There should be no > problem with some of this hose...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:50:07 -0800
  ...Very simple device: > long hose (~20'), fitting on one end where it screwed into the plug hole, a > fitting on the other end for...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 06:59:40 -0500
  ...since this is a special hose with > banjo fittings on one end and and swedged fittings one the other. In > other words - a somewhat...
• Re: fuel tank replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:29:50 -0400
  ...Both of my Vanagons did the same thing, and both times it was the plastic vent Y-fittings that had cracked. You can drive...
• Re: Westy Propane Tank Adaptation
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 22:22:06 -0800
  ...one way would be to add a T fitting under the sink and simply connect a hose there and run it out behind the...
• Re: 2.1 l oil pressure gauge install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 16:32:10 -0600
  If you want to keep your idiot light you'll need to install a T fitting. I used the following parts to install my...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:22:40 -0400
  ...since this is a special hose with >banjo fittings on one end and and swedged fittings one the other. In >other words - a somewhat...
• Re: Wondering about coolant physics
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 11:46:24 -0700
  ...I would also need to find or make a suitable fitting > to attach to the top of the radiator (banjo bolt?). Maybe some day...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 16:23:55 -0500
  ...I checked the > fittings, they are tight. I assume it needs to be replaced? > See pic > > http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/skpnsf/media/IMG...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:44:05 -0400
  In a message dated 10/19/2013 5:47:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM writes: I scored a really nice...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 20:43:19 -0600
  ...Most of the inexpensive gauges (I used an oil pressure gauge) use 1/8 inch NPT fittings. Hose barbs are available in this thread...
• jalousie windows in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:12:36 -0400
  ...But I have a vanagon and am interested in fitting them. Has anyone had personal experiance with the mods necessary? I am rather handy...
• Re: Fancy Dash at Eurocampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 04:45:38 EDT
  ...As I recall he did have some fitting problems with it as well. I assumed that was because he was using it on top...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 22 May 2007 19:51:36 -0400
  ...It's also possible that the crossover pipe (or it's hard plastic fittings) has cracked or the small rubber vent hoses which connect...
• No low beam on driver's side '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:44:15 -0500
  ...Any ideas? I checked the archives but didn't find much fitting this description. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one...
• Re: question on oil cooler for 1990 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:25:15 -0400
  I have a Mocal cooler with fancy stainless mesh-covered oil lines, aircraft-grade fittings and thermostatic sandwich adapter that I will be installing...
• Re: 85 Vanagon engine replacement - While I'm at it?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 20:42:43 -0700
  ...When removing the 7mm hose from that piece, use a razor to slit apart the hose from the fitting. If you try to pull...
• Re: EXPANSION TANK OVERFLOW FITTING
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:41:10 -0500
  ...EXPANSION TANK OVERFLOW FITTING I have an 831/2 water cooled , the nipple on the expansion tank broke off . My expansion tank is the...
• Re: Weeping auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:54:42 -0700
  ...It is an aluminum compression fitting on the steel tube, with a steel nut, into a steel fitting brazed to the trans pan. If...
• Re: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:16:32 -0800
  ...Or if you run the engine and fuel continuously comes out the return fitting then you know to look for some other problem. If...
• Re: Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 18 Oct 2016 21:06:32 +0000
  ...With the engine running, there's quite a bit of needle bounce, so I wouldn't leave it hooked up without a snubber fitting...
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 22:11:16 -0400
  ...at the washer where the hollow bolt passes through >>>> the banjo fitting on the pressure side. I made sure the bolt IS NOT >>>> loose...
• Re: Where do those hoses go?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 18:53:27 -0700
  ...There's a hose that runs from the oil breather to the air intake elbow; there's a thin metal fitting that slips inside...
• Re: New diesel oil pans
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 23:11:06 -0700
  ...I have seen at least 3 variations of the diesel pan, one of which has a fitting for a turbo oil return line. The...
• Who has a fuel line replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:02:57 PDT
  ...Tee's, fittings, hose, seals for the fuel filler neck, etc.? How much and when can you get this to me? This is for...
• fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 22:23:50 -0600
  ...How? I bought the least expensive oil pressure gauge I could find (about 8 bucks) and used a couple of brass fittings to get...
• Re: Radiator hoses in air cooled?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:34:30 EST
  ...I traced the hoses back to the engine compartment where the have fittings that are taped over with electrical tape. What is going on...
• Re: 85 westfalia camper propane tank leak - need rubber o-ring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:06:24 -0500
  ...Alternative regulators would not match to the fittings so he ordered mine from the distributor and it came in about two days. If you...
• Re: External oil cooler, Help overheating
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 13:48:06 -0600
  ...That's where I got my cooler, hoses, adapter, fittings, etc. Very good stuff and makes much difference in my TIICO. Bob Stevens '87...
• Re: fresh water cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 05:31:45 -0800
  There was a posting not long ago from one of us who had fixed his by effectively "potting" it inside a larger PVC fitting...