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• Re: Looking for metal fasteners HELP.... (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 13 May 1999 17:46:55 -0500
  ...I've done it in the past by stacking washers behind the metal to >simulate the thickness of the drywall. I can't do...
• Please recommend 15" tires
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:01:48 -0600
  ...When Billy Bones comes out of dry dock, he'll be sportin' a set of SA Rhein alloys, 15". Billy is an 88 Westy...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:30:08 -0700
  Agreed, though it is not very often necessary at times you need to let air out so the dry pump can get a prime...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 13:09:02 -0500
  ...A/C dryer O-ring size > > Hello Team, > > can someone please urgently tell me the size of the Vanagon 86+ A/C dryer O...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 12:46:20 -0700
  ...the awning bent the rectangular aluminum stay, bu twe were dry dry dry. Happy Camping, Jake 1984 GL 1986 Weekender ----- Original Message ----- From: "jeff...
• mystery of the missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Deborah Walters
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 09:30:59 -0400
  ...I check again before driving somewhere else the tank is dry - pratically bone dry, like all of the coolant has evaporated. I've felt...
• RE: Keeping it cool, simple
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  5 Jul 1995 12:32:35 -0800
  ...Took 2 dryer vent hoses and using proper sized pinapple cans with both ends cut out, duct-taped the hose/can assembly to the...
• Re: squeaky front end
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:34:34 -0500
  ...Now that it's dry around here, the squeak has stopped. .Go figure. Mine's at 256K miles. Maybe they go through phases in...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:59:05 -0500
  ...The only thing I don't like about the dry sump is as David points out, it is more complex, but we're not...
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a questio n
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 05:52:23 -0600
  Well, it's only least cost if your system doesn't leak and if your RX dryer is good - which is probably why one...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 23 May 2002 15:25:12 EDT
  ...i was just picturing all the world washing their clothing in streams on rocks and leaving them in the sun to dry. none of...
• Re: which extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:02:02 EDT
  ...CO2 and dry chemical are the best commonly available extinguishers for car fires. Yes, the dry chemical types leave a corrosive mess that must...
• Re: Cleaning Seats
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:35:05 -0500
  ...They dry best in the sun after vacumming. The thorough rinse getts any oders that may be lingering out of them. The same procedure...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...pump, small two stroke engine, a 25mph speed limit sign, 2 by 4 scraps and a bunch of drywall screws. The drywall screws worked...
• 2cd battery compartment as dehumidifier chamber
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:15:52 -0700
  ...a chemical dryer as sold at West Marine, a big tub which allows complete draining, a hole at the bottom of the battery compartment...
• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:29:28 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 16 Apr 1996, Joel Walker wrote: > Drywall screws should NOT be applied to body parts. this is a DEFINITE no-no. > :) > > This...
• Re: Cleaning the water holding tank?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:52:20 -0600
  ...Rinse and drain and then let it dry out. I do this once a year at most. I have found that if I drain...
• Re: Cleaning Seats
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:36:39 EST
  ...We then spent much time going over them with a wet/dry vacuum. After drying for a couple of days, they looked new. I...
• CV Joint questions and anwers anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 11 May 2003 00:25:37 -0700
  Recently someone posted that their CV joint(s) were drying up and making noise. They asked , "{where does the grease go? Well, a friend...
• Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:14:37 -0800
  ...I'm curious as to what the list members do to make sure the interior of their van is nice and dry if it...
• cleaning hedlamps
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:07:35 -0800
  At 10:24 PM 2/25/98 EST, you wrote: >How about trying some pure alcohol (like that "dry gas" stuff) in the lens...
• Re: Spreadin' like cancer!
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Wright
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:41:57 -0400 (EDT)
  > After scrubbing the rusty areas, get them perfectly dry then start doping > them up with the phosphoric acid solution. It will convert the fast...
• Re: W pretour trip report
  Historical mailing list - David Garth
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 19:56:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...The food was GREAT! The hair dryer in question, although it looked like a Vidal Sasson, was actually a DG special. The small electric...
• Re: cleaning westy mattress covers
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:51:53 -0500
  We recently stripped off all fabric and curtains from our '79 Westy, ran them thru the wash then dried them in the dryer on...
• Fwd: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 21 May 2008 12:48:20 -0400
  ...The dry flow just gets washed and dried, no user error possible, with better and more consistent filtering. Also the dryflow isn't flammable...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 13:26:41 -0600
  >I've noticed that my coolant refill bottle seems to run dry, in the space of >about a week. The engine was recently fixed...
• Washing seat foam cushions?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 15:58:24 -0700
  ...Is it as simple as lots of soap and water, rinse throughly and suck dry with a wet/dry shop vac?? Thanks. Malcolm __________________________________ Do...
• Re: Cleaning Moly grease from clothing
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 02:09:31 EDT
  ...The garment has to be completely dry before the waterless handsoap is applied. Work it in with a brush. Professional dry cleaners always use...
• Re: A gadget to do your wash on the road
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:33:18 -0500
  No washer or dryer in The Titanic, but you never know! Tim Whynot probably needs them though! YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mon, Dec 29...
• Re: places to SHOWER!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 21:28:31 -0400
  ...I wear fashionable multi-purpose exersize shorts made from moisture-wicking and quick-drying material. Use the old navy technique of sprinkle-soap-rinse...
• Vanagon Sticker and Johnson Baby Shampoo
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 23:09:34 -0500
  ...Just blot to dry. The glue/shampoo mix under the tint film will dry very slowly and will dry very clear. No bubbles. Same...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 14:12:50 -0400
  receiver/dryer is cheap, replace it. Water should not be in the system (that's what the dryer is for, to keep it out...
• Re: Cleaning Matress Covers
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 26 May 2003 20:02:14 -0400
  ...Can you just wash the covers or should they be dry cleaned? I washed mine without any trouble. Cold water, and low heat in...
• Re: How hot is hot?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Aug 1998 18:24:10 -0500
  ...how dry? If so, as the story is told by some of my Texas friends, it is now so hot and dry in Texas...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 31 May 2007 10:39:41 -0700
  You may be interested to know (or, maybe not) that along with what (I think) was your intended meaning, dry-gulching is also a...
• Humid Air is less dense than Dry Air!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:27:46 -0400
  Humid air is less dense than dry air and will consequently be less effective at cooling a radiator. Rain is a completely different story...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:04:06 -0500
  ...I normally leave the cap off after drying for several hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds...
• Re: Rear Cushion Cleaning
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 14:16:29 EST
  In a message dated 99-02-14 10:54:17 EST, wsilva@CAPECOD.NET writes: << Carefully remove the slip cover and have it dry...
• Exhaust pipe gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Tue, 2 May 2000 10:55:58 -0700
  ...Do the new replacement gaskets require the addition of some kind of gasket sealant or are the dry fitted? I'm guessing dry but...
• Re: canvas weather resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:09:24 -0600
  ...I have had my poptop up in torrential rain many times and the interior remained quite dry." - Ron Salmon ......... ditto. I've never had...
• Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
  Historical mailing list - bernie
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:07:48 -0700
  ...I camp in dry camp there. Offers sun, outdoor pools and jacuzzis under palm tress, impeccably clean showers and facilities, games room, tv room...
• Re: "dry" sound from wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:27:52 EST
  In a message dated 3/12/00 2:20:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, A84Westy@AOL.COM writes: << Noticed a "dry" sound when simply...
• Re: cleaning westy matress covers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:33:16 -0400
  ...Carpet was air dryed, but the rest was low heat with Bounce in the dryer. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!! No wrinkles and went back on...
• Re: Air conditioner - receiver/dryer advice
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 23:50:25 -0500 (EST)
  ...Is the receiver/dryer composed of some sort of desicant > material, to absorb any moisture from the freon? YYY EEE SSS > > 2. If the...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:16:57 -0500
  ...The alcohol will dry up any moisture in the system real good as well as clean it out of any snot in the condenser...
• Re: Battery/Charging system questions.. A lot of info included..
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:23:26 -0700
  ...BTW, a "dry cell" would be your garden-variety AAA, AA, C or D cell. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow...
• 3M seam sealer
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 12:34:46 -0500
  ...Its been drying like 30 hrs. now and is still somewhat soft/ plyable. It says on the 3M tube "24 minutes to dry". Did...
• SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:18:57 EST
  ...most of the vendors said the SA parts are drying up... youve all seen the big brake kits go..and now gone... so for...
• Re: after market AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 17:32:28 -0500
  I converted my 86 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon over to the r134a by installing a new dryer, filter, compressor oil total cost less...
• Re: anti-seize
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:36:21 -0400
  ...Torque specifications are given for clean, dry threads unless otherwise specified. That's true for SAE, DIN, and JIS standards, as well as the...
• Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sun, 15 May 2011 03:36:32 -0700
  Since i live in Southern Ca, and I'm dealing with a dry desert climate here, I'm still wondering if a swamp cooler...
• Coolant reservoir bottle the 85 gl 2wd type
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:45:46 -0400
  ...Coolant hoses seem dry, cap seem dry. Seems to leak under pressure. Drip drip drip. Thanks Tony Sent from my iPhone
• Humid Air is Less Dense than Dry Air!!
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:43:33 -0400
  ...Humid air is less dense than dry air and will consequently be less effective at cooling. Rain is a completely different story. It's...
• Re: Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:23:14 -0500
  ...Looking for "Safety Plug" for A/C system I've never heard of a safety plug on an air conditioner dryer. I have seen...
• Re: "dry" door locks
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 10:07:10 -0700
  In message <3017BEDB@gismtpgate.gi.com> writes: > > > >the door locks on my bus feel "dry" when I turn the key in them. They > >work...
• RE: dashboard fan?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  8 May 1995 13:43:35 -0800
  ...Threw them away, and my fan is now happily mounted with drywall screws. Are drywall screws not the coolest fastener around? I LOVE drywall...
• Re: Cost effective,,expected for 60,000mi svc
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:01:31 -0700
  This CV grease drying out seems to be a regular thing now but it never happened to me 10-20 years ago. My 70s...
• Re: Tyres and nitrogen
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 06:59:57 -0400
  In the aviation industry, we use dry nitrogen for tires as well as for precharging gas strut units. Two fold reason. In struts, we...
• Re: Fwd: Squeaky front end parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:11:37 +0000
  ...It definitely exists and it is called PB Blaster Dry Lube. http://www.blastergroup.com.au/products.html >From: Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL...
• Re: Boston Bob's flywheel install
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:39:23 -0700
  ...shaft seals are never installed dry .. they'll just burn if not initially lubed. or a light grease, but something other than bone dry...