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Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 9 Jun 2020 10:58:50 -0700
Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 10:55 PM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote...
Re: Fixing polyethylene
Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
Tue, 30 May 2000 08:22:41 -0500
...Probably worth the $6 or so for a pack of putty ---- I *know* you already have duct tape. Besides, the duct tape will be...
Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 11:22:42 -0500
...Duct tape and WD-40. If it doesn't move and it should, use the WD-40. If it does move and shouldn't...
Re: Weird Vanagon Wreck Photos
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:02:04 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re:Westfalia A/C Warning
Historical mailing list - John Welsh
Fri, 13 Jun 1997 12:23:21 +0000
...I took a utility knife, cut the ridge down flush, duct-taped up the hose, and duct-taped it out of the way. This...
Re: Who has the duct tape?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:05:55 -0700
...wh's got it. > > http://blackhead.netfirms.com/who_has_the_duct_tape.htm > > > what we won't do for beauty! > > this had me...
Re: Tires ? can't seem to find size anywhere
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:41:57 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:59:01 -1000
...When all magnets are installed, place a >>> second strip of duct tape sticky side down over the first piece of duct >>> tape, thus capturing...
Re: Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:55:10 -0700
...The true wonders of gaf tape should be experienced by those who >currently worship in the House of Duct... The adhesive is pressure sensitive...
Re: Has anyone ever...
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 10:08:26 -0700
Duct Tape... Lots of Duct Tape. tim obrien >Has anyone ever tried to put a fiberglass camper pop-top INSIDE of their >Vanagon?? I...
Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:32 -0400
...Had to remove the duct tape from the foot well air ducts before the trip. Experienced 6" of snow overnight in Ashtabula Ohio and...
Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:21:49 -0700
...When all magnets are installed, place a >>>> second strip of duct tape sticky side down over the first piece of duct >>>> tape, thus capturing...
Air Leaks Revisited
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:27:22 -0600
...What I did was first put duct tape on all of the fresh air duct connections under the dash (the round tube ducts that...
Re: stupid cup holder question--where to attach
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:46:39 -0700
...in the middle of the duct-tape roll. it is solid there. The fit is snug. Perfect. The tape is heavy enough to keep...
Preliminary Tools List:addenda
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Feb 1995 18:08:14 -0500
> >MISC The first thing after this heading should be: DUCT TAPE small guage uninsulated wire -- Ralf MacGrady an467@freenet.carleton.ca
Re: COLD fresh air leaking (Solutions!)
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 00:36:31 -0600
...This can be covered with duct tape, cardboard, or whatever you want. I used cardboard cut to fit, wrapped with duct tape for strength...
Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 15:26:56 -0800
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re: Who has the duct tape?
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 11:06:35 -0700
...Who has the duct tape? > > > > on 8/31/2001 9:05 AM, Joseph Fortino at fortino1@onebox.com wrote: > > > > > this is why i keep...
Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 16:27:16 -0700
...Think duct tape! Would three Westy's tied together be a > triplex in San Jose? > > Mark in AK > > > > Hey Mark, you wanna come over...
Re: Sears Tools
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 21:11:53 -0500
Duct tape is a sacred element and should not be mixed in with ordinary tools. I have a little roll of iron wire on...
Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:13:45 -0800
Anyone else see the POS tin top on the new Bud commercial? I especially like the duct tape on the seat... Cheers, Jeff
Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:21:10 -0500
...These > are the ducts that supply fresh air to the outer dash vents. Tighten the > ducts and secure the connections with duct tape (what...
Re: best lube for sliding door
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:08:37 -0700
...and always stayed put. > bob So you are saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape?;-) BenT
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:03:35 -0600
I found half a dozen nudie playing cards in that slot beside the rear seat.
Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 20:27:19 -0600
"I usually carry aluminum metal-repair tape instead. It's just as sticky as duct tape, but holds a shape better (stiffer) and stands...
Re: A/C drip
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:01:14 -0500
...Halfway through it, I pulled the heater cover, bought some file cards and duct tape at a drugstore, and taped the cards over the...
Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 9 Jun 2020 23:31:58 +0000
...Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." > There isn't enough duct tape in the world... > > In search of more leaks, I...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 23:40:25 -0700
RE Transparent Duct Tape Kim asked: Is there a website where I can see some? No, that's why they call it Transparent....
Re: Fw: [ev_update] 2003 evc camper snow tires
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 16:46:56 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
...Electric wire, tape, something to splice wire. small multimeter (Volts amp resistance). Duct tape 1/8" multistranded wire. (For temporary lacing things together) Vulcanizing...
New ideas, new products
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:52:53 -0700
...A transparent duct tape they claim last 6 times longer than ordinary duct tape. I am not a fan of duct tape, but this...
Re: Demented power door lock?
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 11:15:53 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sat, 11 Feb 2006 07:57:43 -0700
...Roll of duct tape doubles as > cupholder > > My most recent westy had a German Coin (1 Mark I think - but I could > be wrong...
Re: Bug screen for front windows
Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:06:52 -0800
...Take the screen off and use the duct tape to cover and fold over the > magnetic tape to the other side of the screen...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:26:33 -0500
...Can't remember the name of >it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. > >Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 02:13:28 -0600
...These are the ducts that supply fresh air to the outer dash vents. Tighten the ducts and secure the connections with duct tape (what...
Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:58:24 EDT
...Gorilla Tape IS Gorilla Tape - at Home Depot and other good building and hardware stores. It is the tape that ALL duct tape should...
Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
Fri, 6 Mar 1998 20:54:18 -0500
...The knife can be used to cut off the end of a hose that's leaking at the clamp and the duct tape takes...
Re: I'm doomed, I'm doomed!!!
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Wed, 29 Mar 2000 07:25:35 -0600
Marc Perdue wrote: > I'll be needing some smaller items > and some tips on how to get old duct tape adhesive off (grrrr!). rubbing...
Screen Window For '88 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Marlin K. Troutman
Tue, 21 Jul 1998 18:55:16 -0400
Gaffers Tape is a much better choice over duct tape but it is quite expensive and it too will leave a residue if hit...
Re: LED backup lights update
Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:48:21 -0800
...Tapes (3.9Mils), 2'*65 Feet Foil Tape, Metal Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Duct Tape with Adhesive Backing for Hot Cold Air HVAC Ductwork...
Re: Tape for frame openings, update
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 9 Jan 2014 23:02:34 -0800
Gorilla Tape: held up through one very windy night and several thousand subsequent miles: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NGsFYDuC4k8/Srp0CyaeayI/AAAAAAAABfc/qRkfYlmBXL0/s720/DuctTape...
Re: shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:34:57 -0400
...Hopefully the Duct tape is not your final fix? ..." > > There isn't enough duct tape in the world... > > > > In search of more leaks, I...
Re: Door vents
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Sat, 30 Aug 1997 03:37:58 -0400
...18:03:14 EDT, katsuki@BBN.COM writes: << and the old exit was plugged >> yea...VW just put duct tape over it!! LOL chris
Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:51:03 +0000
...You could lay down a strip of 2" wide duct tape, sticky side up, but stuck down on tabletop at the ends with additional...
Flopping side mirrors ... the rest of the story
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 29 May 2002 21:45:43 -0700
...DUCT TAPE. Yes Friend and Foe ..... once again the miracle of Duck Tape comes to the rescue. I kid you not. Larry Chase 85...
Re: AC Ducts Repair
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:07:31 -0700
...I took the tapered duct piece above the driver and passenger's head and stuck it into the rear output hole. Now the air...
re What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 00:42:56 -0400
...annnd usually is duct tape and bailing wire.. not usually a jack not usually a spare not usually a dist cap annnnnnd you know...
Re: tape gum remover?
Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 20:28:41 EST
I took it off yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape gunk all over my paint. Is there...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 20:37:36 -0400
...The rest are repair items like hose couplers and clamps, rubber tape and duct tape, bailing wire. electrical wire and assorted connectors, JB weld...
Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Arlene K Sondergaard
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 09:28:36 -0700
...Reattach the a/c ducts with giant washers to reinforce the broken areas and use duck tape. We do it over and over again...
Re: Patching driver's seat cover
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:26:02 -0700
...After a > few days the duct tape seems to start curling and sliding from one > edge...probably because of my > body heat and movement...
Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 00:43:36 EDT
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Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Tue, 12 Sep 95 12:36:28 EDT
...This intake duct is all you need to tape over. If you use black duct tape, no one will see any difference between your...
Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:30:11 -0700
...Think duct tape! Would three Westy's tied together be a triplex in San Jose? > > Mark in AK > > > > Hey Mark, you wanna come over...
Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:49:49 -0700
...Can't remember the >> name of >> it, but I've removed many a duct tape mess with it. >> >> Speaking of repairing poptops, we've...
exhaust brace how to:
Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
Sun, 9 Jan 2000 12:06:35 -0600
...I taped the blocks to my vice with duct tape such that when you tighten the vice, the 2 half round surfaces come together...
Re: Under car protection tape?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 07:56:57 -0500
...Gorilla Tape or real duct tape ( the aluminum kind). Also, it might be reasonable to protect it by spraying with rubberized undercoating. Larry A...
RE: Keeping it cool, simple
Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
5 Jul 1995 12:32:35 -0800
...Purchased a used 5000 btu window unit air conditioner ($95), built small box which is duct-taped to cool air vent on a/c...
Re: FYI - Audi wheels are a DIRECT bolt on for the Eurovan
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:58:35 -0700
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...