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• Removing fiberglass cladding on doors
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 19:07:06 -0700
  How do you remove the fiberglass cladding on the front doors? They must clip on somehow, dues anyone know how to remove them without...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 19:54:54 -0500
  ...The clip would fit onto the serations, allowing me to push the clip in the recession made for it. John On Apr 10, 2016...
• Re: Local clip replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 16:43:55 -0800
  ...On Sun, Jan 3, 2021 at 1:03 PM Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm pulling the heater box, in disconnecting the clips...
• Re: What is this? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:27:04 -0600
  ...Jim On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 3:12 PM, B Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote: > Those are either those clips, that when added...
• Yakima or Thule Rack on rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:32:36 -0700
  ...I assume you use the gutterless feet, and then the correct clip to mount the thing to the hatch. Do any of you want...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 15:06:02 -0800
  -----clip----- In fact, the aircooled VW engines are used in homebuilt aircraft. -----clip----- Wow!! That takes some serious balls. LOL Greg --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo...
• Re: Removal of 1980 Westy front bumper rubber
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 18:30:38 -0700
  ...Pulling away from where the clips are located can bend the inner steel backing of the rubber trim piece. You can always straighten them...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:24:39 -0500
  ...But clip should be there. > >Mon cher Benoit, > >[Technicalement]? ils ont [fuse']? (welded) par une >[machine/mecanisme]? ultrasonique. Et Bentley dit pas des 'clips...
• Mudflaps - installation ?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 05:37:44 -0400
  ...ANYBODY have any success in getting those pesky clips on ? I tried for half an hour last night and gave up in digust. What...
• Door Panel Clip Installation
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 07:51:15 -0700
  ...I'm harvesting the door panel clips off of my warped front door panels on my 86 to place on newly acquired, pre-covered...
• Re: "C"-Clip
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:23:15 -0600
  Ace Hardware will have the proper C-clip selection. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Snyder" <Ccsvanagon@WMCONNECT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• SteeringWheel-horn clip needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 09:20:25 -0700
  ...But alas I am in need! On the back of a steering wheel is a round metal clip that completes the horn circuit. This...
• Re: The best GENERATOR
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:33 EST
  hey Don here is something interesting propane powered later mark d _http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/clips/lehrs-propane-powered-generator/1 183311/_ (http...
• FS: Bumper Clips
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:09:35 EST
  Brand new on sealed card from West Coast Metric part #251-8035F Clips for Front Bumper Pads.� 8 in the package.� Fits 1980-1991...
• FS: Bumper Clips
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 07:11:10 EST
  Brand new on sealed card from West Coast Metric part #251-8035F Clips for Front Bumper Pads.� 8 in the package.� Fits 1980-1991...
• Re: AC advice, keep or remove?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 04:34:25 -0800
  --clip-- > Someone correct my spelling.. > Eric --clip-- You mean this time, or continuously? If it's the latter, I nominate Grebneff, as he seems...
• Sun visor clips?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:27:57 -0400
  Hello List, TGIF....my sun visor clips have decided to go into retirement. Would any one have 2 to fit an 85 Gl tintop...
• FS: Vanagon Bumper Clips
  Historical mailing list - Lewis Horn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:48:25 EST
  Brand new on sealed card from West Coast Metric part #251-8035F Clips for Front Bumper Pads. 8 in the package. Fits 1980-1991...
• Westy - How to keep the front table leg and top from getting lost...
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 12 Jun 1997 10:22:27 -0400
  ...It's probably better not to drill into the battery when you are installing the clips... Incidently, I've put clips to attach bungy...
• Replacement of coolant temp sensor (help needed)
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:09:48 -0700
  ...By that I mean reinstall the original sensor which popped out when I inadvertently removed the clip. I pushed the unit back in the...
• Re: Blower Fan troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:08:22 -0800
  ...But clip should be there. > > Mon cher Benoit, > > [Technicalement]? ils ont [fuse']? (welded) par une > [machine/mecanisme]? ultrasonique. Et Bentley dit pas des 'clips...
• Door Panel Clips
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 18:57:11 EDT
  ...Now I need to attach the panel without any duct tape!!!......how many clips do I need and who can I get some from...
• Re: Clips everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 11:48:44 -0700
  ...This one for $3400 is no longer for sale, and it's likely someone will replace this damage with a clip and end up...
• Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 05:42:22 -0500
  ...The one piece that neither of us can find, so far, are the spring clips that hold the two temperature sensors onto the thermostat...
• Carpet Stays for Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 15:35:54 EST
  ...I accidently found some clips that were called Carpet Stays. That did the job to keep the units in place. The stays have aligator...
• Re: AC Ducts Repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 14 Apr 2007 22:24:22 -0400
  BusDepot has them listed as bumper impact strip mounting clip. 75� each. http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=171807249A Mike vt wrote: > Does...
• Re: Sun visor clips?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:44:06 -0700
  ...Just installed a pair on my Westy http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-sunvisor-clip/clip-sunvisor-white-pair -- Jim Thompson 84...
• Re: heater box: 8 clips v. 11 (dumb question)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 16:04:19 -0800
  I got the clips at my local wreaking yard. I got 15 of them but think I only used 11. Pat Callaghan Jr. 87...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 03:52:54 -0800
  --clip-- >I can get 6-10 great Danes in > the Vngn (middle seat removed, bed folded down), plus me (a very big > guy) and...
• Re: Digital clock. Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:55:52 EST
  ...a paper clip pushed the button back too deep, thats why it got stuck.. chris
• bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:12:53 -0800
  ...I have those q-clip towers for the wife's honda... what clips did you use to hold it to your back door (q...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:58:20 -0400
  ...I just keep forgetting to obtain one of the little "C" clips. I suppose I could always fix it like my older beetles were...
• Re: Remote Starter Switch Wire-up for '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:24:37 -0700
  ...The boot covers the exposed end of the clip - > to start I just lift the clip up and press it onto the alternator B...
• Slow Rear Wiper Problem - RESOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:21:28 -0500
  ...I used a modified slotted plastic spatula to remove the clips - and didn't break or lose even one clip, cause of my WestSpatula...
• Re: Speedometer wheel clip
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:58:35 -0700
  On 7/12/06, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > What do I need for a clip or whatever to hold the speedometer cable > in...
• door panel clips
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 15:13:18 -0800
  ...I just called West Coast Metric and they want ~$1 per clip and are currently out of them (the beige ones) but reordered a...
• Re: 91 Westfalia - metal clips in headlight buckets that hold on front grill
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 01:53:37 -0400
  Dealer part, 251 853 696 if you mean the spring clips that capture the *metal* half-turn snap fasteners that look like flathead screws...
• question about replacing temp 2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 00:58:07 -0800
  What direction should the clip holding in this sensor face? Since the idea of facing is ambiguous, let's say that given the U...
• scat valve covers installed
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 16:35:35 -0400
  I bought the polished stainless scat valve covers from my local vw guy today, $29.00 and they included new clips and gaskets, I...
• Clips everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 20:12:03 -0700
  I'm sure these guys can provide the rear clip that wrecked Westy I posted from The Samba earlier needs: http://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:51:02 -0400
  A large "Hammered flat on the end" paper clip does wonders, too. Mike BenT Syncro wrote: > screwdriver which is flat and even on all...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:41:30 -0400
  That is a clip that attaches the lower steering colunn in a late Vanagon.Early clips were attached to the plastic cover by melting...
• Re: How bad is replacing the heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 21:11:49 -0500
  At 09:07 PM 2/20/2002, TJ Hannink wrote: >If you need some cheap replacement clips for the blower housing, go to an...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Jul 2013 18:21:28 -0400
  ...The plate must be offered up to the fixed clip at about a 45 degree angle and the notch fitted exactly to the clip...
• Re: Rear panel clips found a new way
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 16:49:14 -0600
  I, too, had the vinyl shrink when I went to Dynamat the rear hatch and all those clips went to Shatterville and never came...
• Re: Local clip replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 20:25:08 -0600
  ...part but I'd like to use clips if I can. > > > > Does anyone know of a clip I can find at the local hardware...
• Re: Clip for temperature sensors at thermostat housing (2.1L)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:48:08 -0700
  I have seen and heard of that clip poping off after instalation for me 2 times my own van over the years and some...
• Re: Can someone tell me how to remove the window washer jets?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 19:42:29 PDT
  ...A number of the plastic clips broke when trying to remove them. I bought a set of clips to replace the broken ones, so...
• Re: <F> Variations on a theme
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 16:30:19 EST
  ...They showed a video clip with this thing driving at full clip over some dessert dunes. BenT San Francisco
• Re: 88 Vanagon radiater fan issues
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:50:20 -0400
  Roger, In essence you asked "Is it normal to have the current draw when using a paper clip to jump the temp sensor on...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 16:51:53 -0400
  At 01:20 PM 8/24/2013, David M wrote: >Ok, I finally got the clips out (TWO identical ones). No-one ever >mentioned...
• WRX In A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:47:11 -0700
  ...Have a peek, This clip is with the new dual tip 911 muffler. You can hear the turbo spooling down at the end of...
• Re: door panel clips
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 15:41:22 -0800
  Go to a decent size NAPA store and look through the trim clip display all good NAPA stores have. You will find something that...
• Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:28:56 -0500
  ...For ultimate simplicity, one of Radio Shack's largest clip leads (the kind with crocodile clips instead of alligator clips) is plenty heavy and...
• Re: Replacement of Temp II sensor
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:11:29 -0700
  the clip keeps the o-ring compressed 'just the right amount'. as with all o-ring sealing situations ..that's fine at first, and...
• Re: Could Have Been A Disaster-Front Blower Replacement
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:43:00 -0800
  ...Yesterday when I was taking everything apart, one of the metal clips to the vent just to the left of the instrument cluster fell...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 13:10:10 -0800
  ...click on the 'plastic jesus' >tag and have a listen. :) Here's an abbreviated mp3 clip of Paul Newman singing the original from the...
• Wanted: Valve Cover Retaining Clip (Bail) for 2.0L engine
  Historical mailing list - jeremyp
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:22:40 -0500
  I need the wire retaining clip that holds the valve cover on a 2.0 L Type 4 engine in my 82 Vanagon. I...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:02:31 -0400
  David, One possibility might be the clips were not seated good and popped out. The wrist pin then floats and presses the clip against...
• Re: _V_O_L_K_W_A_G_E_N_ emblem removal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 11:41:10 -0700
  Removal of said emblem was accomplished on the '67 "westy resto from hell" via removal of the little clips located behind the hatch interior...