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• Re: Hubcaps, Wheel covers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:17:22 EST
  ...most 80-81 - chrome moonie hubcaps or - full aluminum spoked wheelcover, either painted white or left aluminum finish, with the fake lug caps and...
• captains chairs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 06:28:28 -0400
  ...Are their any other captains chairs out there that will work. Looking for brown.
• Gurgling after shutoff SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:32:06 -0500
  Dennis Haynes was right on the money suggesting that I replace the reservoir cap. Ten dollars, two minutes, and the gurgling has stopped, at...
• Re: Blam! Bleeder valve destruction and some other thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:41:52 -0700
  Hey just putting my 2 cents in Last summer , on a trip well beyond help, my stock and original blue cap failed . I mean...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:48:47 -0700
  ...But there seems to be a discrepancy here, as to how the caps are inserted. Some of you say that the caps are inserted...
• Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - wolfgang
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 18:50:13 -0500
  ...There's still an outside chance that the cap is the culprit. So here's my plan: A) Try a pressure cap that is...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 09:20:52 -0800
  ...Re: [Syncro] Syncro gas cap Oh my yuck...onelist now features banner ads on the syncro list individual e-mails. Any ideas on a...
• Looking for info on AZ emissions test
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:49:26 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me what is involved in the evap canister/gas cap test? Is it just the pressure test at the gas cap...
• Re: Please Help! 4-Speed Transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 05:59:26 -0500
  ...The cap appears to be leaking from around the edges. It DOES NOT have a hole in it. However, after I took out the...
• hubcap hubris
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:49:02 -0800
  ...I have seen enough late Vanagons with steel caps to believe that SOME came that way. Whether they shipped that way or dealers installed...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 07:57:32 -0800
  >Here in the great salty midwest, locking gas caps get corroded where >they turn and this offers a great opportunity to twist off the...
• Re: clock
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:41:03 -0800
  ...clock > > > > Many times it's one of the electrolytic capacitors in the clock. It dries > > out after 20+ years. Somewhere on the web there...
• Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:00:50 -0600
  Recently, there was a discussion on locking gas caps that, with the help of a locksmith, would work with the ignition key, as with...
• Towing capacity with I4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 16:55:11 -0500
  ...How much towing capactity would i have if i convert my engine to 120HP I4 Golf motor? Is this not a good idea? Ball...
• Parting out '90 vanagon carat, jumpseats, 2.1L, capt chairs, alloys, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 2002 13:38:08 EDT
  ...good 2.1L motor, auto trans, full carat interior with both jumpseats, flip out side table, sofabed, cushion, capt chairs, power mirrors, power windows...
• Re: Need a hubcap, what's the going price?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:28:36 EST
  In a message dated 11/16/04 3:16:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, manikmike@YAHOO.COM writes: > Gowesty has inexpensive chrome caps for...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 31 May 2005 17:05:39 -0700
  ...It gives 2 procedures, one for each type of hub cap, chrome and basket weave. There is an illustration of both types. Mark Michael...
• Re: For Sale - Captain Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:26:11 EDT
  ...I've got a pair of Captains Seats w/ armrests and head rests. Good condition, original upholstery, dark blue with light blue/dark blue...
• Re: Body Shop in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 Jan 2006 17:20:14 -0500
  ...corners? They got tapped in the grocery store parking lot,and the end caps pressed on the seam till it cracked.Bad end caps!
• gas cap "HELP"
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:34:24 -0800
  Went down to fill the westy up the gas cap will not open. The key seem not to be releasing the prongs I have...
• Re: No, not the silver socket
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:58:25 -0400
  At 01:20 PM 9/25/2007, Michael Elliott wrote... >But the little capped electrical connector bolted to the right rear >corner >of the...
• Was:Re: head gasket problem ?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 12:45:44 -0500
  ...What I meant to > say was that AFAIK, the Coolant Reservoir cap pressure > relief valve is set higher! than the "normal" operating temp > of...
• Re: Tan Capt. chairs for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:56:02 EST
  ...lets not jack another persons FS post with the infinitesimal difference between a "westy" capt chair and a "passenger van" capt chair. the difference...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 12:09:22 -0700
  ...Michael --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > Back to flux capacitor: > The Germans and Swiss used the flux capacitor on 65-72 VW > Busses...
• Re: Expansion tank cap operation...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 07:22:40 -0400
  The pressure cap should hold ~14 psi. The first step of any cooling system repair is to pressure test the system, especially the cap...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:38:40 -0700
  ...I thought the dust cap was a little big when I put the second one on but tried it. It was less than 10...
• Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:26:38 +0000
  ...I'm surmising that VW started using the Syncro cap toward the end of production of the Vanagon. Every one of the mentions of...
• Re: Captains Chairs in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:12:39 MST
  ...Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:46:23 EST > >I recently swapped out my worn out 82 Westy seats for a pair of Captains >seats...
• Bosch Rotor and cap (Jetta engine in vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:34:02 -0800
  ...The centre contact at low mileage dull finish cap sticks further out (down) and pulling gently on it reveals a weaker spring than spring...
• Re: Gas Filler Line in your Fill Tube while driving
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:52:42 -0800
  ...Restrict oneself to a cap that requires an ignition key -- but then, what about those marine grade gas caps once offered for sale by...
• Re: Coolant Mystery positive update - WATER WETTER
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:47:35 -0700
  ...I have seen them crack near the threads for the cap in a way they are not easily detected. >> >> If the cap does not...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:10:06 -1000
  ...Just clean >> them up and order a couple of center caps: >> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/hub-cap/center-cap-silver-5...
• Re: AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 19 Jan 2002 21:20:14 -0800
  ...AFM upgrade using 16 volt tantalum capacitor > > >Today I made the AFM improvement installing a 16 volt tantalum capacitor >using the instructions on Harald...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:18:46 -0500
  ...Captive nuts that are truly captive—welded to the material part—have to be very precisely aligned. Plus not everyone has a way of...
• Re: "Vanagon" Or "Westfalia" Toques? (aka cap or hat)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:24:45 -0800
  Here in the Southwest part of the US in most inner-city areas, they're known as "skull", "cholo" or "gang" caps. Down at...
• Re: Diesel coolin problems
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 13:54:25 -0400
  ...As far as testing the expansion tank cap, the device shown in Bentley is the one to use. But personal experience and just plain...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:50:39 -0700
  ...Not our 1 ton Ford stretch E350 (best cargo/load capacity, good awful milegae at 7 mpg in town and 9.5 mpg on...
• One Last Camp Out on Cape Cod 10/27-10/29
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 18:34:17 -0400
  ...Hello from Cape Cod A few of us have been toying with the idea of ONE LAST New England campout. We have settled on...
• Re: Flashing coolant light?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 11:34:35 -0500
  ...Check the specs in Bentley and try to get the cap tested. Many of us experience intermittent flashing of this light for no apparent...
• Re: Fwd: Gas tank and gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 May 2010 20:47:20 -0500
  ...Maybe cleaning it would make a cap fit better, but perhaps it needs replaced. Or maybe I don't know what I'm talking...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:58:36 -0400
  ...Hey, me, the family and the Vanagon were in South Jersey last week- Cape May to be exact. Metallic Blue GL, Chrome Yellow pinstripe...
• Re: 2WD sand capabilities?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 20:50:34 -0400
  ...2WD sand capabilities? >Anyone have any sand experience with a 2WD westfalia? It's almost vacation >time and I'd like to scoot out...
• Added sleeping comfort & sliding door bug screens
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:32:48 -0500
  ...TIA Wendy John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Do Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD a LiMBO sponsored...
• ignition trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Fetner Greg
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:13:47 -0600
  ...I pulled the distributor cap and the rotor and contact electrode (in the distributor cap) were burned up? I put another cap and rotor...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 20:31:19 -0700
  AFAIK, the only pressure regulating device in the cooling system is the expansion tank cap. Could it be holding too much pressure? When my...
• Re: Need : cap for master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 07:18:32 -0700
  ...It has the cap with the electronic switch for low brake fluid level. Both the reservoirs are for standard tranny but the extra port...
• Re: Coolant capacity
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 07:09:23 -0400
  ...Coolant capacity >> >> >>Well, I still can't find my Bentley. What is the cooling system capacity on >>an '85? >> >>Mike >> >> >> >> >> > > > >
• Power Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 27 May 2013 12:16:38 -0700
  ...Is there a magic I'm missing to removing the plastic cap from the input shaft of the steering box? Talking about the splined...
• Re: gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:36:59 -0600
  If this fails and you decide to destroy the cap, maybe just destroy the lock instead. Just put a big screwdriver in and turn...
• small leak from manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 7 Jul 2018 21:46:52 -0400
  ...the seal itself, and teh center cap. Presumably it is easier to just replace the center cap. Is there an easy way to tell...
• 14" Tire option good for winter use
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 13:58:33 +0000
  ...Load capacity and winter capability. Get them while you can. Dennis
• Re: Propane
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:47:07 -0800
  ...Larger Propane Capacity One way to double the propane capacity is to mount a second tank on the right side of the van. A...
• Re: '84 Hub cap problem
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 07:40:33 -0400
  ...Why dent the hubcap? How about denting in the bearing dust cap in an effort to "seat it in" right? I think mine was...
• WTB: Tan captain's chairs from '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:49:15 -0700
  Hey folks-- I'm looking to buy two tan front captain's chairs from a 1987 Vanagon with the adjustable arm rests in very...
• Re: carring capacity of vannie single cab
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:50:54 -0800
  look for "nutzlast" ...payload, net load, cargo load, vehicle load capacity.... alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• 15" Rhien SA alloy center cap needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 22:16:04 -0600
  I bought my set of Rhiens abt 8 yrs ago from Bus Depot and it now seems that the current replacement caps have been...
• macklow's accel problem
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Jul 94 17:22:57 CDT
  i did find one slightly related bulletin, and it made me think about my rotor and distributor cap: i have to replace them about...
• Re: Anyone from the list going to Transporters by the Tunnel?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:40:47 -0400
  ...Wendy & John Cape Cod, MA '85 Westy, "S-CAPE" LiMBO members
• for sale: westy middle seats; increase passenger capacity in your westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:12:55 EST
  ...increase your campers capacity to 6 passenger. chris allentown, pa
• Capacity of 2.1 ltr Coolant Pump.
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 19:02:27 +1100
  ...Does anyone know the capacity or rating of the coolant pump as fitted to the 2.1 ltr motor. I am interested in finding...