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• Radiator cooling fan question
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 09:44:47 -0700
  I need to know if there are several fan blade sizes for the Vanagon.Also, I thought that there is only one fan motor...
• Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:14:48 -0700
  It's pretty simple to prop the blades up on their ends on the windshield too. This time of year it's just a...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 31 May 1999 13:55:54 -0400
  ...Anyone mounted 19" blades? I have a 19" on the drivers side (AeroFoil) 18" on passenger (Canadian Tire Teflon) 16" on rear (normal Tridon...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:50:03 -0600
  ...and ya, go with the 20" driver side blade. _________________________________________________________________ The i�m Talkaton. Can 30-days of conversation change the world? http://www.imtalkathon...
• Re: Removing wiper blade arm
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:07:50 -0500
  ...Removing wiper blade aarm > > I checked the green Bentley book and it does not say how to remove the wiper > blade arms. Sometimes that...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 4 Nov 2012 21:10:49 -0500
  FYI, we are running a free-after-rebate offer on Anco AeroVantage wiper blades by Federal-Mogul. This is their premium OE replacement series...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:47:25 -0700
  ...drooping wiper blade > > > > > >>pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and > >>washer > >>visualize the angle of the blade arm...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:26:09 -0500
  ...heat shink wrap on a daily basis to prolong my wiper blade life----the stuff they use on boats---- Kinda of a bondage thing...
• Re: wiper arms with the little wing to keep it down....or something l ike that....where can one buy this thing
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:03:54 -0500
  Tony, You can buy it Maybe at VW--- It's a Bosch wiper blade assembly--- But the blade refills arent available unless you use...
• Re: Removing wiper blade aarm
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:07:46 -0800
  ...Removing wiper blade aarm > > > > I checked the green Bentley book and it does not say how to remove the wiper > > blade arms. Sometimes that...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:29:16 -0400
  >> sell the car at a discount and make your money on replacement wiper blades. :) << That's true, but requires that you visit the dealership...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:27:51 -0700
  ...stay away from roberk blades unless you like changing them more often. bosch is now marketing a new blade called the "ICON". this blade...
• Re: rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:15:52 PST
  ...But the best solution was fitting "aerofoil" blades. Thes > are rigid plastic holders with channels to "create a downforce" when air > flows through them...
• Re: removal of silicon cauking
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:31:42 -0700
  ...Take a straight edge razor blade, and give it a gentle bend in the center, so that it is curved a bit. (this gets...
• Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 09:43:17 -0800
  ...Is this sound logic? Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. Thanks!
• fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:15:55 EST
  ...I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack #270-1213) and 10 amp blade fuse. I spliced it to the red wire...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:21:27 -0800
  ...It >> :::seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, >> :::the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: Wiper blade trivia
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 12:46:22 +0100
  ...just "pushing > the envelope" with this dangerous upgrade to 1" longer blades? :-) 18" & 16" is the standard, but 19" & 17" will fit, and is...
• Removing wiper blade aarm
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:30:43 -0800
  I checked the green Bentley book and it does not say how to remove the wiper blade arms. Sometimes that book can be so...
• Re: Re wiper pressure
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:07:35 -0700
  Now that Clarence has brought it up, what do you all think of those wild wings they put on the blades to presumably keep...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:03:47 -0500
  ...Spinning propellers, turbine blades, etc. A lady AC mechanic was working on an engine on the ramp, and it was running, as is often...
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:57:42 -0500
  ...At my 55mph travel speed and the opposing traffic, big diesel rigs throwing giant showers at me for 300 miles the wiper blades became...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:22:50 -0800
  ...It > :::seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, > :::the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: Wiper blade trivia
  Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 23:12:31 -0800
  I just renewed my front wiper blades and went with the recent list thread and installed 21" for the driver's side and 19...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:05:29 +0000
  I had bought the expensive bosch blades and agree they suck! Now i just went with the longer versions (19 & 20 I think?) from...
• Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Sat, 25 May 2002 12:50:18 -0400
  ...transmission replacement. :-) Here are two possible suggestions to solve the BIG BLADE problem. If it is raining, stay home, or perhaps a part time...
• Re: Windscreen wiper prelim review
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:29:30 -0400
  The very best wiper blade for the Vanagon is the Bosch Icon. I have tried them all and these work the best and will...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:37:54 -0800
  ...It > >> seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, > >> the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: getting and staying bent...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:41:45 PST
  ...Hook the cresent wrench on the flat > part of the arm and ROTATE the arm so that the blade angle changes > along the longitudinal...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers / Less Can Be More
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:14:18 -0500
  ...The more the ice builds up, the more the > blade is lifted from the windshield until much of the blade is riding on built...
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:02:42 -0500
  ...Instead use a 2.5 or 3" hardened steel circular saw blade. Get them from the local professional saw blade sharpening shop. I use...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:12 -0400
  ...Get good quality blades and add an inch to the driver side. And then buy a bottle of Rain-X :-) Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 May 1999 21:55:34 -0400
  ...Anyone mounted 19" blades? I believe I have a 20" on my driver's side ('84 Westy). It's fine, lots of clearance. d...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:51:43 -0400
  ...PM 10/19/2009, Dave Mcneely wrote: >> Can the push in blade be made to fit more tightly to the receptacle? >> How? This contributes...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:05:22 -0400
  I buy the econ ones that they have for car shops and dealers, they do not put these out on display. $3 per blade...
• Re: alternator questions/ just bought a reman.alt..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:58:08 -0700
  ...I plugged my blue wire to the blade connector to the farthest side blade on the alt, but the dummy light came on bright...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:01:27 -0800
  ...Other than > that the longer ones work nicely. > > Mike > > > > Kai Mei wrote: > > Speaking of wiper blades... Go westy recomends a 21" dr. and 19...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:49:02 -0500
  ...It :::> :::seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I :::buy, :::> :::the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 10:30:31 -0500
  ...drooping wiper blade >> >> >>>pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and >>>washer >>>visualize the angle of the blade arm...
• Re: Heat in a '74
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 20:28:12 -0800
  ...But, in my experience, it makes the wiper blades jump and skip if it is more than a wek old. I had to use...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 09:59:40 -0400
  ...The ECU cooling blades were so hot, they could have burned my skin. I agree that something must be amiss if its running that...
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:58:44 -0400
  ...Eric Stan Wilder wrote: >Don't use an abrasive grinding wheel. >Instead use a 2.5 or 3" hardened steel circular saw blade. >Get...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:15:05 -0700
  ...Pensionerd (uses Michelin wiper blades)
• Re: Window Tint Removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 18:41:09 -0500
  A razor blade and warm soapy water should be sufficient to remove the tint. You may be able to simply peel it off in...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:16:31 -0700
  I do fine with Bosch wiper blades, 19 inch on the driver's side, 18 on the passenger's.. around 12 bucks each maybe...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:51:56 -0700
  ...A lot of locksmiths don't sharpen their blades often enough (all of mine go out every year, at LEAST), and a dull blade...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:08:50 -0400
  ...Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills When the thin plastic blades of your Vanagon's grill become chipped, here's an easy way to...
• Re: Craftsperson Tools
  Historical mailing list
  6 Feb 95 13:20
  ...Flat blade and Philips type screw driver sets ranging from electrical sizes to say 10mm blade (on the flat blade driver). One of those...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:15:17 -0700
  There has been some variance on this thread regarding the length of the wiper blade. Some have said 20" driver's, and 19" passenger...
• RE: End play (was: Siezed pancake on table)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 10:25:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...Then take your multi-bladed feeler gauge, put the .015 blade under the screw, and screw it down gently until it just presses the...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:15:31 -0800 (PST)
  >Anybody got any good info on a source for wiper blades on the east coast? >My 64 needs a new set bad. Look in...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:58:35 -0700
  ...heat shink wrap on a daily basis to prolong my > wiper blade life----the stuff they use on boats---- > > Kinda of a bondage thing...
• Re: Temps in the 100s today, need ideas on extra cooling
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:26:32 -0700
  ...The 7 bladed fan is too big for the 304 mm VW fan housing, so each blade needs to be trimmed a bit to...
• Re: 18" or 20" Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 10:19:15 -0700
  ...line says, I�m in the need of changing the wiper > blades; both were 18" but I guess tha a 20" will fit. > > Any...
• Re: Removing Window Film
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:12:07 -0600
  ...There are some good razor blade holders out there. Work with the blade at a low angle. Good Luck, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:17:01 -0800
  ...No electrics for me -- hate 'em. > It > :::> :::seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I > :::buy, > :::> :::the little plastic blade...
• Re: Quick... Before my parents get home....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:46:47 -0800
  Just in case you're still looking for the size of the blade, its 18". Factory calls for 18" blades all around, but some...
• Re: Removing very old stickers from glass.How?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Apr 1996 11:36:00 -0500
  To make removal a little easier heat the sticker with a blow dryer and it should come off with a razor blade before you...
• Re: rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 12:33:51 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 12 Jan 1995, Steve Johnson wrote: > > Um...what are these "aerofoil" blades? What brand are we talking about and > where do I...
• Re: fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
  ...I purchased a blade type auto inline fuseholder (radio shack >#270-1213) and 10 amp blade fuse. I spliced it to the red wire...