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• Re: Friday locking gas cap for many vehicles FS
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 May 2010 11:31:56 -0400
  ...worked) is 6808 and it's called a Murray Ultra Fuel >Cap. > >Be blessed, And Bless the list vendors... <http://www.busdepot.com/details...
• Dist Driveshaft Installation ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:26:26 -0800 (PST)
  ...if you install your distributor driveshaft 180 degrees out, can you simply change the placement of your spark plug wires (on the dist cap...
• Tierra del Fuego
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 22:49:30 -0800
  ...Has anybody in Europe thought about doing a North Cape to Capetown run at the same time. At least there'd be a city...
• Re: Water from a/c dripping everywhere!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 14:18:04 -0600
  ...Remove the end cap watching out for the resulting deluge. Clean out the tips of those caps, reassemble. danno 67 double cab 78 westfalia...
• odd thing:boiling over?!!?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 08:08:55 -0700
  BUSLADY, Check the caps on the water containers behind the rear plate. The expansion tank has a pressure sensitive cap which went out on...
• '80-'84 westy owners!: forsale: bluevelour captains chairs w/armrests ALLvanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:46:16 EST
  i have 2 pair of blue velour vanagon captains chairs w/ armrests, work well in the early '80's westies, or any vanagon. (currently...
• Torque for Head Cap Bolts? (87 GL)
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 22:25:37 -0600
  ...know that there was a recall to re-torque the head cap bolts at one time. Is the Bentley torque of 50 (metric) right...
• Bumper End Cap Bolts---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 12:31:35 -0500
  You guys know them darn bumper end cap carrage bolts that are black anodized (?) that look like shit in about 2 month's after...
• European listmembers: Oil capacity, Syncro turbodiesel?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 01:06:54 -0700
  I need to know what the exact oil fill capacity is for the Euro turbodiesel Syncro Transporter. The pan's attitude is slightly different...
• Re: Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 22:19:36 -0800
  Yes, it WAS the the Captain, and it was Strother Martin, not Jackie Gleason... Raceingcajun <raceingcajun47@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: Sure that wasn't the...
• FS: vanagon capt.chairs w/ armrests/fit all vans,upgrade early westy or doka
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:15:10 EDT
  i have some vanagon capt. chairs w/ armrests FS. fit all vanagons, westys or transporters. easy slide in upgrade for 80-84 westys that...
• Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:27:14 -0400
  ...Now I am looking for a full set of lug nuts & bolts as well as a set of 4 center caps. If anyone has...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:45:15 -0800
  re So early and later MY fill pipe both use the same boot (seal) at gas cap end? the two filler necks are entirely...
• Re: Alternative regulator?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:11:11 -0400
  ...I am gobsmacked -- one-farad five-volt capacitors that are about two inches by 3/4. If you'd told someone that in 1965...
• FS: Steel Wheels & Hub Caps
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 14:58:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...They come attached to original Michelin reinforced 185/70 R14 tires and Hub caps. Dealer list for the steel wheels (believe it or not...
• Re: 89' Wolfsy - Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:47:48 -0400
  Ed, It is my understanding is that the capacitor fix is just another way of doing what the VW cable does - add a capacitor...
• Re: gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:12:45 -0700
  ...gas cap > > I don't know where you are ... but mine has done that due getting > moisture in the lock then freezing. > > If that...
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:12:52 EDT
  ...cant get any more basic than that :<) ps, dont tell me your tried to pry the "center cap" out.. LOL that little round cap...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 14 May 2007 11:04:57 -0700
  ...The > specs > on a Group 91 says they are the same dimensions as a 41 but slightly > higher > capacity. At least one very knowledgeable...
• Re: Thanks, and, uhhh, van misses
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 06:29:29 -0700
  ...Unless the rotor and the distributor cap are Bosch (and, definitely, not Wells, from your FLAPS) you may experience missing, as I did, and...
• Hub caps retro for larger wheels was : GoWesty Plate Steel Bumper Set
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:40:07 -0400
  ...covers that look like a bus wheel with a chrome hob cap? Eric Caron > On Oct 20, 2020, at 1:17 PM, Kyle Stuhr...
• Re: 15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor Needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 13:57:28 -0600
  lchase wrote: > > Folks, > > Does anyone have an extra "15 Volt 22 Microfarrad Tantalum Capacitor" for > the "Intermittent Vanagon Syndrome" fix to sell. > > Haven't...
• my new job (w/link, NOT attachment)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 12:54:51 -0800
  ...for those interested, the results of my sea captaining can be seen at: http://www.emptyfields.com/oops.html note: no Ghia prototypes were...
• Re: Locking Gas CAp Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:26:34 -0700
  "Any idea where you can buy a none locking gas cap anymore?" I've got one that came out of the "hole" in my...
• Flat Hex Screw for arm rest on 89 captian's chair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 20:40:24 -0700
  There are 2 machine screws that have a flat head driven by a hex tool that hold the arm rests on the captain's...
• Re: Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 05:23:41 -0500
  ...Then put it in the cap and let it sit for 10 seconds, then try to turn it. You may have to heat the...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome Capacitor fix
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:08:02 -0700
  ...http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/intermitt._syndrome.htm?20062 I have extra capacitors from an Ebay purchase if anyone is interested. Send me...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Fri, 2 Sep 2011 12:58:54 -0300
  ...I suppose plugging the hose > > outlet on that blue cap is not wise? Is the cap used on any other VW > > model just in...
• Re: Tires! 15" or 14"?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 2 May 2016 08:43:41 -0400
  ...The spec is for load capacity. Load capacity is in turn increased by increasing sidewall stiffness (all other things being equal). VW did not...
• Brake dust on alloy wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:10:04 -0700
  ...A few weeks ago I had a rear tire changed and when the shop did it they omitted to reinstall the plastic center cap...
• Re: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:22:40 -0700
  ...mounted 2 new caps up front. they look great ! they really point up the faded grilles :) �should be nice enough tomorrow for Armor All...
• Re: How to Remove center caps on Carat wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 19:48:57 -0500
  ...Speedo cap bulge may present the same problem. Jim On Jun 30, 2004, at 6:52 PM, jesse johnson wrote: > How do you remove...
• Re: FS: bumper end caps and mounting hardware, fits all years
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:14:11 -0700
  ...first up are 4 bumper end > caps (one for each corner) and the mounting hardware for all years of > Vanagon. Brand new, perfect condition...
• Re: A Different Coolant Problem
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 15:04:50 -0700
  ...A leaking cap valve reduces the system pressure so boiling is >> more >> > likely to occur with a bad cap. >> > >> > Whether the "air" is combustion...
• propane filler valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Mar 2014 16:48:23 -0500
  ...A quick check revealed a wet cap and frost on the propane filler valve. Removal of the cap resulted in a slow stream of...
• Re: DIY $20 Brake Bleeder-Link to .pdf
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:04:22 -0700
  ...The valve stem would have > to be offset as the electrical is in the center of the cap. You would > loosen > the valve stem...
• Re: diesel rods weights
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 11:32:32 -0500
  ...I am sure that I've matched all the caps with their rods, as well as the main caps. It's looking like a...
• Re: coolant overflow fears and thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:51:47 -0700
  ...Yes, pressure caps are cheap, but the rest of your cooling system + radiators, etc are not. I think a cap tester is a good...
• Re: Heater Blower Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:58:16 -0700
  Is that the post where I glued a cap to the blower for the green doka? The washers , those spring type washers that I...
• Passenger Car Tire Example 1
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 06:39:25 -0700
  ...Remember that a 2WD Vanagon weighs 1433 lbs (rear tire) and VW used a 1580lbs load capacity. Therefore this would not be a recommended...
• Re: flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:32:49 -0400
  ...If possible test with +10v and ground after removing cap -- light should not light. Wipe a damp finger across the pads where the cap...
• Re: 85' speedometer problems :-(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:40:23 +1100
  ...If the change happened >after you messed with it, chances are good you knocked >the cap off and its hanging by the cable. Otherwise...
• Re: VW Ads(was about splitties)
  Historical mailing list
  5 Jan 96 19:54:00 +1800
  There are a few ads that I remember, though I cannot remember what the captions were, nor if they were splits, or bays: 1...
• Re: Faucet Fun, etc. . .
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 15:56:10 -0400
  ...Wendy '85 Westy, "S-CAPE" ---------- > From: Richard Angelini <richard@bally.com> > To: wsilva@capecod.net > Subject: Re: Faucet Fun, etc. . . > Date: Tuesday, June 10...
• Brake fluid replacement
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Sat, 20 May 2000 09:35:33 -0400
  ...Wendy John & Wendy Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Do Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD a LiMBO sponsored event...
• Re: Need a hubcap, what's the going price?
  Historical mailing list - aircooledchris
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:18:52 -0800
  ...Michael Rule wrote: >don't know about boneyards, but Gowesty has inexpensive chrome caps for >$11.95/cap (and expensive OEM for $49.95...
• Re: Optima Battery
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 08:53:41 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:45:39 -0400
  I do the same but place the cap in the passenger side door handle using a carabiner later md In a message dated 9...
• VW alloy center cap availability
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:44:31 -0400
  I just acquired a parts van with some stock VW 14" alloys needing center caps. Bus Depot, GoWesty, and VanCafe websites all say they...
• RE: Fuel Capacity: (was Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  9 May 95 15:31:39 EDT
  ...up at 250-280 miles). > Except for those with Syncros, which have an 18.5 gallon fuel capacity. Who, OBTW only get 14MPG!! Jon
• coolant resevoir cap
  Historical mailing list - Chris D'Amico
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 17:49:53 -0800
  dear list, is the main coolant resevoir cap (not the overflow res.) supposed to be a pressure sensitive type? i thought its main job...
• swivel capatins chairs
  Historical mailing list - MF
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 19:17:25 -0500
  Does anyone know if the swiveling captains chairs from the early vanagon westfalias will fit in all vanagons? At a glance, they look like...
• Re: MICHELIN XCA
  Historical mailing list - JOHN REDDICK
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 16:52:01 -0800
  ...caps...The content > of your mail is useful > and important. Thank you > Finn Runyon > 87 Westy no WORries FInn. i hAVe ThiCK sKIN. CAPtain...
• Re: Any interest in group purchase of 15" SA wheel center caps?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 13:00:35 -0400
  Larry, it was Ken Wilfy not Warren who was thinking about the group buy, and yes, these caps will also fit the Carat 2...
• captains seats FS, more
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:53:19 -0700
  ...Pair- Grey Captains, adjustable armrests, $50 for one, $90 for two Bed/bench- Blue, GL, with large rear cushion, $80 Jump seat- grey, with...
• Re: capacity of propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:29:16 -0400
  ...E. Pichler" <jpichler@PICHLER.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: capacity of propane tank >Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:43:20 -0700...
• Re: Coolant Strangeness
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:23:43 -0300
  ...I suppose plugging the hose > outlet on that blue cap is not wise? Is the cap used on any other VW > model just in...
• Re: Powerwashing FAIL
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:43:00 -0700
  ...I normally leave the cap off after drying for several > > hours to be sure that the cap and dist are dry. The same holds...
• Re: Insurance - credit check
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:19:03 -0800
  this was purely in response to another message on this list extolling the virtues of capitalism and the wisdom of charging the highest amount...
• Re: Lubing CV Joints, Struck Oil !
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:41:58 -0800
  ...There is a seal, actually more of a cap, inside the hub. If you take off the axle, you will see it. One of...