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• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:26:07 +1200
  ...and not reextend, then fall out of the retainers. That will at minimum bugger your dampers (shame if you've just fitted a nice...
• Re: Dometic Fridge available
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:41:16 -0700
  ...And the > sugar tongs can hang from the bottle retainer in the door. > > ;-) > d >
• Re: removing driver's seat in 91
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:42:00 -0700
  ...There is a small retainer/lock in the edge of the track that must be depressed to allow the seat to come all the...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 17:48:42 -0400
  ...If you happened to buy the hardware kit from Bus Depot, be aware that the pins for the retainers are NOT long enough. I...
• Re: 2nd try- Starter disassembly question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 14:27:32 -0500
  ...There should be a washer and U shaped retainer which should just slide off with that cap removed. Mike Rob wrote: > I'm trying...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:40:57 -0700
  ...The problem is though, there is soo little > material left on my "retainer" that the hose clamp is quite literally, > going > to come through...
• Re: Merry Christmas and a Vanagon question for you
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:35:09 -0500
  The major consideration is what caused the retainer to fail? If you have an air compressor and an "air hold" fitting you can do...
• Re: 87 vanagon westy GL speaker question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:44:10 -0800
  ...Unscrew speaker retainer from speaker surround. Remove speaker. Installation is the reverse of removal. Other side? Lather, rinse, repeat. Visit Crutchfield's website. <http...
• Changing Front Rotors
  Historical mailing list - John Satnat
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:13:04 -0500
  ...I've got new ones, checked my Bentley, took off the wheel and lifted caliper up, and encountered a retainer (I guess) for the...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:35:03 -0700
  ...Door Panel Removal Tool > I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing > the upholstery. There has got to be...
• Re: Bus Depot Web Site Problems?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 08:43:54 -0600
  fuel inj base seal bus/Vanagon $0.79 311 133 263 How about correcting that description to read Large FI retainer ring. I've...
• Re: Radio/CD Player Installation 86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:42:02 -0400
  ...With some, the metal retainer that a rubber stop on the rear of a stock radio fits into, might have to be bent back...
• Re: Van idle over winter/Dirt Trap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 May 2011 13:39:13 -0500
  ...Clear > plastic, that is slanted so the dirt tends to settle in the deeper end. > snaps off with the metal retainer so it can...
• Re: Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:20:52 EST
  In a message dated 2/9/06 12:12:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, jjolson@GWTC.NET writes: > I'm going to be taking...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:02:08 -0400
  ...is attached to the three "support rods" That is called a "Retainer" and its part # "Was" 025 251 519. It's listed as NLA...
• Re: audi based big brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 15 May 2006 23:22:32 -0600
  ...And, I finally figured out that the pad retainers DO fit on very nicely, I'm just not that good of a mechanic and...
• Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 23:47:23 EDT
  ...know you are from the land of Warsaw!! Black widow screen retainer strips---- Well let me tell you buddy, I am going to rip...
• Re: Berg Shifter TOP
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:36:19 EST
  In a message dated 3/11/2004 9:28:11 AM Pacific Standard Time, al_knoll@PACBELL.NET writes: << Adding a retainer to retain...
• Re: Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:01:35 -0600
  Any LiftStruts that I have ever purchased have come with there own new retainers ~ the most recent ones that I have gotten were for...
• Re: WTB - Power Steering Pump
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 16:56:48 -0800
  ...has a nasty chip in the valve plate next to that funky-shaped seal, and it lacks a "pressure/flow limiting valve retainer".. probably...
• Re: Pin Switch for Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:44:02 -0700
  ...Look for vw units that have a single retainer screw. Most late 80/early 90 VWs used the same type. There is already an...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 21:42:55 -0400
  ...Door Panel Removal Tool I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing the upholstery. There has got to be...
• Re: Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 16:21:31 -0500
  I have used big zip ties successfully. You can even cut just the head off of one and slip it on the cord of...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:14:11 -0400
  ...The problem is though, there is soo > > little > > material left on my "retainer" that the hose clamp is quite literally, > > going > > to come through...
• Licence Plates (front)
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 12:04:27 -0700 (MST)
  ...This morning as I was backing out from a parking spot I heard a ping and saw a piece of the plasic bolt retainer...
• Re: Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:44:38 -0700
  It was in the 20s... JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >In a message dated 2/9/06 12:12:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, jjolson...
• Re: removing lower grill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:47:53 -0600
  Tom, The later model lower grill retainer's will require you to drill the center's out and the grill will be able to...
• Re: New owners requesting advise on replacing canvas poptop
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 16:44:39 EDT
  ...Doesn't look difficult to install with the exception of the four corner screws for the aluminum retainer strip at the bottom. A number...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:08:34 -0500
  ...tool to take these headlights > apart w/o > destroying the plastic retainers. I've taken them out with small > screwdriver's and needle nose...
• Re: Westy cabinet lid prop?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 09:23:11 -0600
  That's the curtain retainer. Normally used to tuck the bottom of the curtains under. Some volks here thread that through the bottom hem...
• Re: Upper control arm bushing problems with Syncros?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 May 2010 03:29:11 -0500
  I've often wondered if using some of that Green sleeve retainer stuff from Permatex would be good insurance for either the Syncro or...
• Re: Rear wheel bearing spacer, replacement always necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:30:48 -0500
  ...As an example, the rear shoe retainer pins are > four times the normal diameter, most of it corrosion on the pins! > > Checked with VOA...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:40:03 -0700
  ...I think the idea is to slide the retainer over the cylinder so the thickness of the plastic will need to be minimal. Rachel...
• Re: Ignition lock removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 15:17:42 -0500
  To pull the lock out, you will have to drill a small access hole in the housing to depress the spring retainer. Drill a...
• Re: GEX
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 96 10:13:06 +0200
  ...floating valves can do all sorts of things to seats, guides, retainers and pushrods... But 5 mm into the head!? gee... -Maybe- it's...
• Drive flange at transaxle
  Historical mailing list - J Roth
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 19:54:23 -0600
  ...Unfortunately this has only resulted in flattening the screws that hold the plastic retainer while leaving the drive flange in place. Before anyone asks...
• Wanted - Horn actuator (horn switch) for '88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:10:22 -0500
  ...The center section of the steering wheel - the cover cap and horn actuator - on my '88GL van has a broken spring retainer post and...
• Help looking for Dometic Fridge Parts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 17 May 1999 19:42:37 -0700
  ...Maybe the dog ate them? Any help on aquiring these door inserts/retainers would be greatly appreciated and you will toasted to next time...
• Re: Is there a tool for safely taking apart headlight assemblies?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:44:42 -0800
  ...tool to take these headlights apart w/o > destroying the plastic retainers. I've taken them out with small > screwdriver's and needle nose...
• WARNING!! 91 VANAGON AC DUCTs STILL FALL !!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jan 1995 14:53 EDT
  ...It appears that VWs fix does not work...I examined the aftermath and looks like the plastic retainers holding it to the ceiling cracked...
• Re: SNAP! Zrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! (sheared CV axle shaft)
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:39:45 -0700
  ...I do recall one report of an empi axle with something (a retainer?) in backward. I, frankly, didn't dissemble them to check before...
• rear hatch panel replacement RE-USABLE clips found
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:43:04 EST
  ...they're called "retainer clips" black plastic, attractive "pebble" finish mimics the factory clips. $5 bucks for a pack of 15. easy to install...
• Re: front brake hints needed
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:25:08 -0700
  ...Maybe not instantly, but it won't be long before you can see that stupid, one-use-only, retainer nut... Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar...
• Re: Glove box retainer straps
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:36:54 -0700
  My '85 has had shock cord from a backpacking store (REI?) since around 1987. Select length and tie a double knot at each end...
• Re: valve spring compressor tool advice?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:07:26 -0400
  ...unless ive lent it out, I use a motorcycle style compressor that uses a hollow barrel to push on the spring retainer instead of...
• Re: Door Panel Removal Tool
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:11:16 -0500
  ...wrote: > > I need a tool to loosen up the door panel retainers without tearing > >the upholstery. There has got to be something better and...
• Re: removing lower grill?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 23:24:23 EST
  In a message dated 12/11/04 10:55:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: > The later model lower grill retainer...
• vanagon headrest plastic guide pieces?
  Historical mailing list - Tim King-syncrowesty
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:49:49 -0800
  ...I need four and the retainer clips. They'd probably come out of some trashed seats (they just pop out with some effort) because...
• Re: type IV push rod tubes leaking in 914 (advice needed)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 09:42:58 -0600
  Remove the following, valve covers, rocker arms, wire retainer,push rodss,push-rodd tubes,push-rodd rock guards. Clean the bores in the block...
• Re: syncro clutch or tranny?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 01:04:59 EDT
  ...Also, the pin retainer for 1st/2nd can stretch and shear which can make those gears difficult/impossible to engage. Start saving your money...
• Re: Felt washer in flywheel, make your own? ... and more
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:04:53 -0400
  ...The > problem is the retainer if it is lost or worn. One option is to get the > pilot bearing from Beck Arnley. Theirs is...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 17:37:00 -0600
  ...I'm afraid that anything any more secure would make it imposible to remove the retainer screw to service the lock. Also, the screw...
• Re: VALVE RETAIER
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:39:44 -0400
  ...VALVE RETAIER > > > Darrel > > saw your post about the retainer hitting the rocker > > the grooves that the keepers sit in are wiped out the valve...
• Re: Unidentified part
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:19:32 -0700
  IIRC, those look to be rear brake pin retainers, used at the pivot for the parking brake lever / arm, under the�drum, at the...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:46:08 -0400
  ...Remove the rubber boot and I believe there is a metal retainer plate You will find a plastic bushing set for the shifter itself...
• Re: removing driver's seat in 91
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:53:22 -0400
  ...There is a small > retainer/lock in the edge of the track that must be depressed to allow the > seat to come all the...
• Re: Broken valves?
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 16:34:46 -0600
  ...Possibly the valve was defective, or the retainer was installed wrong and stressed the valve?? Just my guess.. Chuck Kuecker ckuecker@mcs.net '83...
• Has anyone heard about Overland's Audi big brakes for Vanagons 2wd & Syncro? I have this set....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 02:22:42 -0800
  ...Comes with 2 new rotors, 2 new calipers, set of pads, some pad retainer springs, and pair of hoses. It's set up for...
• Re: Clear picture of 5sp lockout pin. 5 sp manual transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 13:34:34 -0700
  ...I figured out how that install it, but the retainer/ball is gone. Anybody know what that ball is, size? I tried all I...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:34:57 -0700
  ...The problem is though, there is soo > > > little > > > material left on my "retainer" that the hose clamp is quite literally, > > > going > > > to come through...