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• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 12:26:27 EST
  ...but, that factoid is about useless; good luck finding a banjo fitting and drilled screw of that size. If you look closely at the...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 16 May 2005 09:46:11 -0500
  ...Are fittings readily available that would work for this? Mike C.>> Sure, no problem. Besides the BBQ propane tank, you'll need to spend...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:23:05 -0600
  ...Until it snags in a car wash or something & peels up, then the press fitting won't work unless you goop it in place...
• Rear bearings and grease question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Sep 2014 09:04:35 -0700
  ...And the zerk fitting on the housing, I'm having doubts now. Pumping in grease won't re lube the bearings unless I force...
• Re: Replaced my old fuel lines today..
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 19:59:11 -0600
  ...Is it really important to change the hoses to the > front of the bulkhead fitting? Also I have hard plastic line running > from the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Nov 2008 (#2008-1194)
  Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:06:56 -0700
  ...fridge....saga continues >The only reverse thread is the POL fitting between the regulator and the >tank valve. Everything else is conventional brass, copper...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:00:59 -0400
  Hi, We are in the process of trying this method but are a bit hung up on which is the low and high fitting...
• Re: Pressing Lower Ball Joints & Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:54:31 -0400
  ...be good to go: > > http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/plumbing/fittings/flexible-pipe-fittings/2-cast-iron-x-2-pvc-steel-xhci-proflex-coupling...
• Problem w/temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
  Mon, 17 Jul 1995 12:48:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1)replace oil dipstick 2)replace oil drain plug 3) use T-fitting at oil pressure sensor. I chose #3. First I ran wires...
• Re: coolant smell
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 09:51:00 -0700
  ...First discovery was the lack > of a gasket between the shutoff fitting (what I call the valve) and the > heater core. When I pushed...
• Re: R-12 to R-134 Freon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 23:16:03 -0400
  ...I made fittings to connect to the >ports on the Vanagon system from pieces of hose that I had and common >fittings that I...
• Re: It's not about scoops, really (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 08:31:55 -0600
  ...In the winter, you just swap out the >ducting, and cap off the fittings. > >Thoughts? > >G. Matthew Bulley >Bulley-Hewlett >Corporate Communications Counselors >www...
• Air Cooled Technical Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:35:43 -0500
  ...Although I don't claim to be any type of engineer, it would appear that fitting the first and second ring on this #3...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:14:23 -0800
  ...Very simple device: >long hose (~20'), fitting on one end where it screwed into the plug hole, a >fitting on the other end for...
• brake line replacement: partial or full?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:16:34 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on sticking with a partial replacement? Apart from obviously being less work, this means a lot fewer disturbed fittings.
• Re: Wheelchair Batteries vs GW Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 15:48:34 -0400
  ...The 'next step' up in fitting a larger battery there is to cut out the bottom and fab a new deeper box - then a...
• Re: More Headlight...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Dec 2014 17:17:29 -0500
  Beetle headlights, like other cars with form fitting headlights have internal adjusters (aka you open the hood and adjust from the backside of the...
• Re: Power steering hose
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 12 May 2013 19:23:32 -0500
  ...With protective sleeve pulled off, the > pump to pipe hose has a metal connector about midway between the end > fittings. What's it for...
• Re: ?? A/C maintenance prior to re-charge ??
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:47:29 EDT
  ...said to look for any oily stuff on the lines paying attention to the fittings if oil is there than you have a 75...
• Headlamp substitution
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 08:20:43 -0800
  ...not buy another "to-do" item (i.e., make modifications for fitting). My Hella catalog is not very clear regarding substitution. Thanks In Advance...
• Battery re-installation
  Historical mailing list - M=
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:00:43 -0500
  ...This was caused by the plastic protective cover not fitting correctly on the post (would not push down far enough). Does this mean I...
• Re: LP tank purge?
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 20:05:28 -0400
  ...On the fitting it says to purge tank > before using. Is this necessary and how is this accomplished? > > Thanks, > Nate Richmond > '83 westy "merriweather...
• Re: Fridge blows out on propane
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 May 2001 00:50:35 -0400
  ...Then seal up the joints at the vent fitting -- everything has to be completely tight. That includes the O-rings that seal the corrugated...
• Re: Group Purchase: Headlights 7" round. Interest??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:26:14 EDT
  ...shipping is at cost with no "handling" charge added and the packaging is a fitting model for anyone running a mail order business. Rich
• Coolant Hose Help Requested
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 15:06:29 -0500
  I need to replace the hose that runs from the front of my passenger side head to a "t" fitting, one side of which...
• Re: OLDER RIMS FITTING NEWER WESTY
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:50:02 EST
  In a message dated 11/11/02 9:22:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, mk1madness@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > The year on the taillight won...
• Re: Bentley - Page 24.24b -- Question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 01:01:56 -0400
  ...Then you can use it in series with any tee fitting. I used the stub of the old one on mine when I did...
• Floor Covering
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:50:03 -0500
  ...I have e-mailed asking about how plyable the material is (for fitting over the contours of the floor) and how it might react...
• Re: Firestarter Fitting Strikes Again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:56:29 -0500
  ...I thin I will eliminate the fitting once I replace all the hose. So even though I think I did everything a reasonable and...
• Re: Fitting a Bosch AL33X alternator into a Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:59:02 -0700
  ...Changed to a larger ID washer and pulley was > straight. > > The belt needs to be slightly longer for easy fitting. Hope it will be...
• Oil Relief Plug
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:08:22 -0700
  ...gauge fittings? Supposedly - not supposed to use plumber's tape as it could affect the grounding and I have tightened the fittings pretty snug...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 14:09:42 -0400
  ...To be legal in the US, systems using R12, must have been converted to the R134 oils and fittings to properly use Duracool (though...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:08:15 -0800
  ...hopefully the plastic fire wall fitting has been elimnated. There is no reason for that part really . and there is One Spot just forward...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:12:21 -0700
  ...There will be > two hose > > fittings on the cap. One connected to the compressed > air source. The > > other connected to the cap of the...
• Re: rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:45:30 -0700
  ...is that has the T fitting to go to the rear heater? > I want to eliminate the T fittings all together and just put...
• Re: (sand)Blasting Thom
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 1996 22:55:31 -0600
  ...But seriously though folks - a bunch of 3/4" pvc pipe & fittings + a >bunch of those blue tarps can make a pretty decent sandblasting...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:16:55 EST
  ...To make the sears gauge work without cutting off the Schraeder fitting is to get an air stem valve that goes in an auto...
• Re: re. you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:41:52 EDT
  ...I wonder if all westy back seats have the headrest > fittings under the fabric? > > westys do not have the headrest holes under the sofabed...
• Help O2 and Halls Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 14:24:22 EST
  ...Is there a particular position that that fitting must be in? Can I silicon it back on...the wires are fine? THANKS! Finn
• Re: Extra Headlight Question + Driving Lights?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Anderson
  Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:28:02 +1000
  ...For better low beam lighting you could try fitting fog lights which will light up a short distance in front and wil also light...
• Dansk exhaust sys fits MY van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:07:13 -0500
  A while back there was a thread indicating that the Dansk exhaust headers were ill fitting. I ordered the complete exhaust system for my...
• Re: back heat removal.
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:35:14 -0500
  ...I then used a copper L fitting and attached the intake and exit lines together. I have never had a leak and it gave...
• Letter of Conformity
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 19:55:17 -0800
  ...included new injectors, green plastic, and new injector hose, and bulkhead fitting. I got the A/C fenderwasher recall too althought it had been...
• Re: turbo? SUDHIR!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 17:43:49 -0400
  After I figure out how to wire up all the vacuum fittings and whatnot, I'm going to be using a sequential twin-turbo...
• Starting Battery (Canada)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:41:03 -0300
  I just replaced my starting battery with a "proper" fitting Group 41 from Canadian tire; $90 Canadian. With my 20-20 hindsight, I discovered...
• Fw: In need of cooling system parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:50:06 -0700
  ...I am in need of a "H connector" fitting for a 84 Vanagon. It is the part between the coolant bottle and the engine...
• camp stoves outside but connected
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 2 Sep 2013 16:05:57 -0800
  You may want to look in to installing an "extend a stay" fitting into your propane line which will allow you to do exactly...
• Re: Driving with no Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 21:26:08 -0500
  ...since this is a special hose with >> banjo fittings on one end and and swedged fittings one the other. In >> other words - a somewhat...
• Tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 31 May 2011 09:24:26 -0400
  ...sources for small vacuum tubing and fittings > > Following-up on suggestion that I had a vacuum leak, I found several suspect pieces of tubing...
• Re: Coolant "T" fittings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 08:49:23 -0700
  ...You can get metal T-fittings at hardware >> stores, or any place that sells plumbing supplies. You can get plastic ones >> there, too, but...
• Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
  ...If the bulkhead fitting on the firewall is plastic, replace it or remove it and connect hose directly without using the fitting. http://www...
• Re: Small gas leak
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 20:00:34 -0700
  ...There is a complex of hoses and plastic fittings plus some grommets in the top of the tank going to two overflow bottles that...
• Fridge/Coolbox
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Mon, 13 May 96 10:46:00 BST
  Does anybody have experience of fitting a gas/electric fridge to replace the coolbox? - given the standard Westfalia (1973, UK) layout with the coolbox...
• Re: Coolant Pipes and runs hot (150k miles)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 18:28:19 -0700
  ...and made up >the rest with 1 1/4" copper pipe fittings and a peice of hose. I will never >buy the factory piece...
• Odometer Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 09:22:59 -0500
  ...I have read the thread about super-gluing the gear and re-fitting. Any other ways that would be more permanent? If I recall...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 14:27:44 -0400
  ...Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Westfalia Syncro 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on...
• 82 50degree conversion cooling issue
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:39:20 -0700
  The old two-hose-and-an-overflow deisel coolant bottle in my '82 sprang a leak, so with a brass plumbing fitting I replaced...
• Re: emergency hose fix/ on the road/ middle of nowhere
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:58:01 -0400
  ...and > hose clamps Pep Boys sells 'hose repair kits' that consist of double-ended barbed fittings in various sizes and hose clamps. That'll...
• Propane problems
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 18:28:41 EDT
  ...Then when he tried to disconnect, the propane started leaking out of the fitting. It seems that the valve in my propane filler would...
• FS: Fuel Injectors, rails, & FPR
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 19:20:32 -0700
  ...Left over Injectors, fuel pressure regulator, "T" fitting, and fuel rails from my engine conversion. These parts are from a 1.9L motor and...