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• Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 10:05:17 -0700
  ...On Jun 6, 2017 9:39 AM, "Chris S" <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I used a thermostatic Mocal adapter with stainless lines, aircraft > fittings...
• Re: fridge....saga continues
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:19:41 -0800
  And FWIW, reverse threaded fittings I've seen, have a notch on each point of the nut. Neil. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at...
• Re: Gas Tank Vent "T" fitting needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 23:44:51 -0800
  Joel, When I purchased them a few months ago I found that the crossover vent tube that holds these T fittings is one piece...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - KEITH HUGHES
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:37:45 -0700
  ...a/c fittings > > > I'm trying to get my a/c system working on my 1.9 Vanagon, using a > conversion kit from Interdynamics...
• a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:31:43 -0400
  ...I've compared this to my 2.1, which has one low-side fitting a few inches out on the line. I thought that...
• fitting on an 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 19:36:29 EST
  My 82 Westy has a round silver fitting on the dash. It is located just right of the steering column and below the clock...
• Westy Sink Drain Bowl - Broken
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:23:43 +0000
  During the process of working on my Westy today I broke the drain fitting on the plastic bowl under the sink. Has anyone out...
• Re: Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:02:52 -0400
  ...Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC I'm in the midst of replacing the radiator on my Dodge Colt/Mitsubishi Mirage. Bought a new rad...
• Re: PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:28:17 -0500
  Karl, It's the small fitting. The one that has the pressure switch on the end of the banjo, The hose has a swaged...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:52:49 -0700
  ...If I had the time and a good supply of > Swagelok brand fittings, I would use a Swagelok bulkhead union with > hosebarb > fittings. I...
• Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Marciniak
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:12:28 -0500
  ...I did replace the fuel line going from that fitting to the engine and from the hard plastic line to the plastic firewall fitting...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:08:24 -0400
  The new adapter is a 't'-fitting also? I was referring to the actual camper's regulator brass t-fitting. It's on the...
• Re: Propane Service Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:23:12 -0700
  ...The problem I encountered is as > you tighten up a > flare fitting, it is very easy to disturb one of the other > fittings, thus...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:13:10 EDT
  ...The hose fitting or the seat in the condenser fitting may be damaged or corroded preventing the o-ring from sealing. The condenser may...
• Re: PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:48:42 -0700
  ...PS High Pressure ling w/Banjo Fitting Needed > Karl, > > It's the small fitting. The one that has the pressure switch on the end...
• Fuel Pressure T fitting busted!
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Sat, 18 Jul 2015 13:23:41 -0400
  ...I was testing the pressure on the fitting and got the tester stuck...applied a wrench and boom, broke it :-( Does anyone have one...
• Re: Thread size of vanagon brake fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:37:45 -0700
  The hydraulic fittings are M10x1.0, bubble flare. Ryan On Wed, Sep 18, 2013 at 3:43 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com...
• EBAY "H" pipe fitting--shameless plug
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 19:55:43 -0400
  ...I stuck one on ebay the other day--"coolant pipe fitting" or such. Sorry to the rest for the WOB Myron Lind
• Radiator Temperature Sensor Fittings NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:40:35 -0700
  ...The parts place says "Oh, yeah, you need to go to the hardware store and cobble together a pipe-fitting adaptor ..." So much for...
• Re: Clutch Master Cylinder Installation Q:'s
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2002 11:15:43 EDT
  ...Then with the fitting about 1/2 turn loose, I pushed the pedal slowly up and down by hand, watching the air and fluid...
• How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:02:38 -0500
  PS pump is leaking at the washer where the hollow bolt passes through the banjo fitting on the pressure side. I made sure the...
• Re: More Propane Hose Mods
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 19:45:45 -0400
  Marshall brass makes two types of tee fitting specifically for the purpose. It attaches directly to the tank valve and has the POL fitting...
• Re: Propane Hose Adapter (Useful Westy Accessory on Closeout)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:31:57 -0400
  ...Since most existing tanks take a POL fitting, and most new tanks take either POL or QCC1, the included POL fitting is the most...
• Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:02:28 -0700
  ...That fitting on the > pressurized fuel supply line from the fuel pump was long ago replaced > with a metal fitting: > > https://mira.sbw.org...
• heater hose
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 21:35:47 EST
  ...One has a 1" fitting for a hose and standard 1" pipe threads on the other. The second has a 5/8" fitting for...
• Re: radiator bleeding valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 19:52:11 -0600
  I think that the brake-bleeder style fitting requires a receptacle that is machined to fit the angle of the bottom of the fitting...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 23:26:11 -0400
  ...Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser Yep. It had a crack at the condenser fitting. Tried repairing it with JB weld...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:32:47 -0700
  ...a/c fittings I'm trying to get my a/c system working on my 1.9 Vanagon, using a conversion kit from Interdynamics...
• Re: Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 06:09:07 EDT
  ...I have done many of them with no leaking. >>>>>Neither flare fittings nor compression fittings require tape. Only threaded joint connections require tape or...
• Re: coolant fitting RR cyl head
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:13:12 -0700
  ...This fitting has a groove in it and used a round seal. I > >> have a > >> metal fitting > >> from some long ago repair on my...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:32:59 -0400
  ...It is hard to believe that someone would remove a retrofit fitting instead of purchasing another one. I would say that either way the...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 09:28:37 -0400
  If you are going to take the time to rebuild the front suspension, you might as well add grease fittings to the ball joints...
• Syncro diff lock vacuum actuator position? up or down?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:22:08 -0700
  ...1) Does anyone know if the vacuum unit fittings point up or point down? WIth the starter installed, the vacuum fittings have to point...
• Re: Propex heaters
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:38:08 -0800
  Yes, the proper quarter-inch US fitting is already installed on the heaters. -----Original Message----- Does your kit include metric to English piping fittings...
• Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:45:44 -0700
  ...I was mistaken that my van's firewall fuel line fitting was metal. It's not, it's plastic. The metal versions are around...
• Re: hydraulic conundrum + parking brake actuator rod
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:50:30 -0400
  It sounds like there's a burr, nick or scratch in the fitting seat or the end of the flare. Maybe a poorly-made...
• Re: Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:57:59 -0700
  ...Broken Gas Tank Fitting...DOH! Hmmm.... you broke the fitting? The white plastic part that the black plastic tube goes into?� I wonder if...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:31:47 -0400
  Well, it doesn't take a fitting on the high side to charge it (shadetree) so he may have just not put it on...
• Re: Type of propane fittings on Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 07:01:04 EST
  ...What are they called?>>>> They are copper compression fittings. You can get them at HOME Hardware, NAPA, Canadian Tire, propane dealer, etc. To install...
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:47:38 -0700
  re "since the plastic fitting thru the firewall is no longer available and the grommet that was substituted isn't available either--he cannot...
• AC low side fiiting?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 12:05:47 -0700
  Good afternoon, Is the low side fitting located right off the compressor? Where is the high side fitting located on the Rear Air of...
• Re: was fairies, now T-fittings
  Historical mailing list - Kim G
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 11:29:38 -0500
  ...replace that fitting, can I get it at FLAPS or do I have to order from a vendor? I see 2 fittings like that...
• Re: looking for a source for metric hardware
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:07:21 -0400
  On Tue, 1 Jun 2004, Jake Beaulieu wrote: > I am having a heck of a time finding the necessary pipe and pipe > fittings to...
• Re: Fuel tank crossover vent piping
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:03:44 -0600
  ...I want to > do this with my tank; the fitting on the driver's side is broken and > leaks if I fill the tank...
• Re: fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Tue, 24 May 2005 21:57:47 -0400
  <" If replacing fuel lines, I would say get rid of this fitting and run a single piece of fuel line from the pump all...
• Changing the propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 4 May 2011 11:57:11 -0700
  ...Took just 40 min to put the new one on including leak checking the fittings (& gathering the correct tools) 7/8" for the reverse...
• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:15:51 -0700
  ...westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro > had some time to do more fitting of cabinets in my syncro tin top. > > lots of little fitting...
• Re: Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:51:19 -0800
  ...Power Steering Hose Fitting Size?? What is the size and type of fitting on the high-pressure power steering hose that screws into the...
• Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 13:19:51 -0400
  My early '84 Westy has that same metal firewall fuel fitting instead of the plastic one that people have problems with. It might be...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:37:21 -0400
  Ed, the early vans just had the low and high side fittings right near the compressor. The SUC is the low side (suction) where...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:54:30 -0400
  ...I'll make sure that I only use the conversion fitting for the 134a on the suction side. > > > > Ed > > > > > > If you have two fittings...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:44:18 -0800
  ...New Propane tank fill valve/fitting > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I'd be curious if fitting this adapter on the tank wouldn't...
• Re: Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 13:07:58 -0800
  They are all European fittings, just like the a/c system. Hard to find a shop in the U.S. that will deal with...
• Fitting Jail Bars
  Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:25:13 EST
  I've just acquired some jail bars, has anyone any hints or advice on fitting them? The base of the centre column is broken...
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 5 May 2000 13:52:36 EDT
  ...I' don't know anything more about it...>> All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the tape. Steve Lashley '66...
• Re: sizes of CIS injection system banjo and injector fittings
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 18:10:02 -0500
  ...sizes of CIS injection system banjo and injector fittings I'm getting nervous about the custom lines I ordered. Does anyone know the correct...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:16:43 +0000
  ...J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET> > It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting. It would have to > be installed between the regulator...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 13:27:54 -0700
  ...get some brass barbed hose fittings from the hardware store or your FLAPS .. put 5 of them in a pot of boiling water .. they...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:51:16 -0400
  > The angle of the inner fitting to the body has to be very close all by > itself; you can't just hog it into...
• Re: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:59:33 -0500
  ...I'm going to put the metal fitting in my toolbox though, and swap it out for the plastic one in our other van...