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Re: Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 17:09:40 -0600
...The original mud flaps are > long gone. > > I would like flaps that fit 'conventionally' at the rear of the wheel > openings. I see some...
Re: WTB-Syncro Small Mud Flaps(?)
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 18 Mar 2000 15:14:27 EST
Does anyone have for sale the small molded mud flaps (I hesitate to call them that) which are mounted on the rear edges of...
Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:29:50 -0500
...Those look to be EV flaps... are they? 2. If so, do new holes have to be drilled? 3. If NOT, where do you...
Re: Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 15 May 2020 20:47:34 -0400
...Mud Flaps > > HI All. I recently went all out and bought a full set of mud flaps from Bus Depot (# 6881). I have looked...
Re: aircooled t-stat questions
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 12:24:02 -0800
These are critical for even cooling, the flaps not only provide for quick warm up, they direct the flow to the right places, and...
Engine air control flap question (somewhat urgent :^)
Historical mailing list - neil neil
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 19:00:41 -0400
...Cable connected to bellow for controlling air flaps in engine is broken. Have removed bellow and hope to replace cable but...... I have wired...
Re: bumper trim snapon connectors
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:55:40 +0000
...I doubt you could get them at a FLAPS. Jim On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 4:47 PM mike riley <mkriley1@hotmail.com...
Mud Flaps, generic or otherwise? Sugestions
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:42:37 -0400
Hello Volks, Any one have a line on some generic mud flaps that would fit the vanagons? I need the instrumental part here to...
Mud Flaps and wheels
Historical mailing list - ANGEL F OLIVARES CHICON
Sun, 18 Aug 1996 18:06:04 -0400 (GMT-0400)
Hi all, A friend of mine is looking for the original mud flaps for an 87 Westfalia and alloy wheels for the same van...
Thermostat on aircooled - how dos it work?
Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
Mon, 7 Jun 2004 10:04:09 +0200
...I can see the thermostat housing, the cable, the pulley, and the flaps regulating the cooling air. I do understand that when the thermostat...
RE: Water Pump (Coolant) Replacement
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 16 Nov 1995 13:59:00 -0800 (PST)
>I hope that I'm not just wasting bandwidth, because I don't remember the >brand of the FLAPS replacement that I used on...
Re: [WetWesties] Brake lights don't work
Historical mailing list - jon
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:20:53 -0800
...Good thing they are stocked at most FLAPS. Intersting thing is some FLAPS were charging $15.00 for the part, and others $5.00...
Re: stands vs ramps
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 13 Dec 2004 05:22:15 -0700
...Most of the ramps sold at your FLAPS are > just too flimsy to risk performing major repairs under... IMHO. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > Note on ramps...
Re: Mud flap update (NOT the same as US OEM mud flaps)
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley (Write Stuff)
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 12:32:45 -0800
...No drilling in the body panels is required to mount the mud flaps. For details see my posting in the archives: http://gerry.vanagon...
Re: ventilation controls
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 10 May 2016 23:20:22 -0400
...I can >hear my flaps slapping shut but a lot of air still comes through if I try >to turn off all the air...
Re: Heater Box, how to remove the flaps?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 May 2012 22:22:50 -0400
...But I do recommend replacing foam on everything except the swinging flaps operated solely by airflow. d
Re: FLAPS? could be in your experience
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 16 May 2007 19:40:45 -0700
--snip-- > I was thinking about Vanagon List Usage of the abbreviation "FLAPS" and > how it is used as a 'catch-all' phrase for every...
Re: need new engine for air-cooled van (overheated one)
Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 14:00:04 -0400
...Not just the thermostat, but also the rod that rotates to control the flaps, the spring that holds them in the default position, and...
Re: mud flaps
Historical mailing list - Leaf
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 10:30:28 -0800
...leaf~ --- Patrick Bryson <patrickb@EXTREMEZONE.COM> wrote: > Has anybody purchased the mud flaps from Bus Depot? > > "Mudflaps, Genuine VW, Black W/ logo on Rear...
FS: three Vanagon mud flaps
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Sat, 5 Jan 2013 16:43:14 -0700
> I have three Vanagon mud flaps for sale...the fronts and the rear driver side. All used. It is the mudflaps alone, no mounting...
Scraping Noise
Historical mailing list - Dave
Tue, 6 May 1997 15:55:37 -0500
Sometimes when my mud flaps get lose they scrape the front wheels when I = turn them all the way. But my mud flaps are...
Re: What the heck is a FLAPS?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 11:37:52 -0700
...What the heck is a FLAPS? I gather that it's some kind of auto parts and supply store, but is it a specific...
Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:12:37 -0400
...Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS? Is the oil plug gasket used on the 1.9L something I can hope the FLAPS will have, or do...
Re: MMO
Historical mailing list - DaveC
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 11:53:40 -0700
>I know what Big-O is, > >What is FLAPS? FLAPS = Friendly Local Auto Part Store. MMO = Marvel Mystery Oil. Dave (the writer) -- Dave Carpenter...
Re: rats... my alternator is junk.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 14:25:59 -0600
...The FLAPS wants $140 for a rebuild. Ouch! > ------------------------ Clip --------------------- Forget FLAPS take it to a local shop ................. better quality less bucks. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign...
Re: heater flaps (not FLAPS)
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:32:37 -0700
...heater flaps (not FLAPS) > Well assuming it's just some foam rubber strips with adhesive on one side, I > may have something for you...
Beck/Arnley ball joints
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:44:48 -0700
Hi all, Just picked up a Beck/Arnley upper ball joint from a FLAPS, box said Made in Germany, but sealed bag inside said...
Re: SA Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 21:57:41 -0700
...SA Mud Flaps The mud flaps for the Vanagon’s in SA look like they will fit. They are shorter than the kampers...
Newbie steps into it!!
Historical mailing list - W.R. Transue
Mon, 29 Jul 96 14:34:32 -0500
...In fact there are FLAPS in New Joisey (official state spelling)! Thanks again, Bill F (feeling) L (like) A (a) P (Perpetual) S (Silly)
Re: 50 Watt TL Bulbs
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 18:28:14 -0600
...I found them at FLAPS. They were entirely too dim to use as brakelights. They high-end LED technology has yet to come down...
SA Mud flaps: clarification
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 20:41:23 -0400
I think I can clear up some of the questions about SA Mud Flaps now. The ones pictured on the SA VW site seem...
Re: vent flaps on 87 won't seal
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 17:15:55 -0700
...vent flaps on 87 won't seal I have a problem with the fresh air, windshield ventilation flaps on our 87 Westy. The flaps...
Re: Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 20:05:45 -0500
> The mud flaps I ordered from Jusk Kampers about a month ago arrived today > via the USPO. Total cost for a set of 4...
Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 May 2020 16:50:05 +0000
HI All. I recently went all out and bought a full set of mud flaps from Bus Depot (# 6881). I have looked for videos...
Mud flaps for 83.5
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Jul 1997 16:08:01 -0400 (EDT)
Hello Just spoke the dealer to get a price on replacing the lost front mud flaps on my 83.5 Westy. $99 each!! We...
Re: Spark Plug Wire Recs
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:21:06 -0500
Spark plug wires, hoses and belts are three items I refuse to buy from FLAPS. Buy any of the three from your FLAPS and...
Re: A FLAPS question?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 13 May 2012 18:09:38 -0700
...12:15 ralph meyermann<ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> > napisał(a): > > >> Hi gang! I recently been getting a few parts from a local (N) flaps and...
Re: Ok, whats a flap?????
Historical mailing list
Sat, 16 Aug 1997 08:40:25 -0700
...Thanks for asking!! I too have been wondering what "FLAPS" stood for, thought it must be a "back east" chain like Pep Boys. Then...
Re: manual thermostat / heaterflap control?
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:45:33 -0600
(In other words, NO, you can't modulate it manually.) The flaps will open and shut according to several things: Engine load, rpm, ambient...
Re: Mud guard for right front tire?
Historical mailing list - Denis B�lisle
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 22:50:39 -0700
...Check again under Mud Flaps. I have them on my '87 Westy and they are great ! Cheers Frank Condelli
WANTED: air flaps
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:16:04 -0700
...this, or know where i can find it (found everything but flaps, please let me know Thanks mike edwards Get your small business started...
FLAPS (was something else)
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Tue, 21 Sep 2004 09:55:50 -0400
...September 21, 2004 5:55 AM :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM :::Subject: Re: replace starter ::: :::I gotta ask.. FLAPS = something something auto parts store?
VW Flaps in West seattle or greater seattle area,
Historical mailing list - Kevin C
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:56:12 EST
...Hopeing that someone could shoot me the names of some good VW FLAPs with reasonable prices in West Seattle or greater Seattle area. Or...
Re: SA mud flaps
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Thu, 4 May 2006 14:37:26 +0000
...SA mud flaps >Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 08:02:08 -0500 > >The GoWesty mud flaps are packaged with just screws no clips and...
Re: A FLAPS question?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 13 May 2012 13:08:11 -0400
For Vanagon parts I don't usually bother with FLAPS since they don't usually have them in stock. Check for the nearest online...
SA Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 12:04:17 EDT
The mud flaps for the Vanagon’s in SA look like they will fit. They are shorter than the kampers flaps and look...
Re: Mud flaps
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:13:32 -0600
I can't speak for anything but the Bus Depot flaps as that is all I have ever used. They aren't rubber, they...
Spark Plug Wire Recs
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:06:04 -0500
Gonna check the continuity on my current wires, but would like an opinion of German wire replacement from list vendors or FLAPS version. Like...
mud flaps and wires.
Historical mailing list - EARL J SMITH
Wed, 13 Feb 2002 09:46:17 -0800
...Unfortunately, mud flaps at 99 usd translates to 160 cd plus shipping, plus tax. I can get OEM for about the same price from...
Re: Tips on sealing heater box flaps, and while the dash is out . . .
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:36:58 -0700
...And take care of the gasketing that help seal the flaps when the flaps are in the closed position. Can anyone recommend a good...
Is there such a thing a Syncro snow guards?
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 00:31:08 EDT
...I made some simple brackets at the base and inside portion of the mud flaps for support. I purchased the mud flaps at Napa...
Re: A/C hose
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Tue, 20 May 2014 17:36:44 -0500
Any good FLAPS will have an assortment of replacement A/C fittings. Some can do the make up. Kind of depends on where you...
Re: FS - Rear Mud Flaps
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 May 1997 12:19 -0600 (MDT)
...list member of $100 for the pair of new OEM rear flaps. If anyone has a mind to top this offer, let me know...
heater cover plate removal?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:13:49 -0700
Managed to route the new cable from the heater footwell flaps axle to the ventilation control panel without pulling the dash. Have discovered that...
Europarts (Vanagon parts) in CA
Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
Mon, 10 Jul 95 10:47 PDT
...I also am looking for the mud flaps but they don't carry them. The guy said they only can get original parts that...
Re: VW FLAPS in Portland, OR?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jul 1996 11:37:39 -0800
>Hiya all, > Anyone know of a VW FLAPS in Portland? I need some VW specific parts, >also a VW friendly junkyard would be good...
Remove "flaps" in Arizona?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:10:07 -0700
Upon inspection of my "flaps" in my recently acquired 81 Westy I see that they are wired and rigged and bent. I was told...
heater flap seals
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Sun, 22 Dec 2002 08:20:30 -0800
...What type of foam should I use for the flaps? I understand the flaps are about 1 1/4" wide. Do I use the...
Re: 1980 Thermostat
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:56:08 -0700
...When the engine is cold the thermostat pulls the flaps, against the pressure of the return spring, to what we'll call the "closed...
Re: vanagon Digest - 7 Oct 2006 (#2006-846)
Historical mailing list - JP
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 00:32:05 -0400
...Those look to be EV flaps... are they? > > I don't think the EV flaps are that long. They look like South African > mudflaps...