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• Re: Stoopid Parts Stores [f]
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 29 May 1996 16:06:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the dark, cold, lonely, LOCKED doors of the store. >"Oh, you mean AMERICAN metric fittings." The kind you install with a metric crescent wrench? :^)
• Freon CMathis
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 13:02:05 -0700
  ...My mechanic said the freon fittings worked and he did not need to use the adaptor. He filled it to 90% of the Freon...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:49:42 -0800
  > It is 4mmX0.7 but, that factoid is about useless; good luck finding a banjo > fitting and drilled screw of that size. If you...
• Re: wire thingys on '87-'91 vanagon front seatbelts?? MYSTERYMETAL?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 13:24:20 -0800
  I uses these "wire thingy's" when fitting my child's booster seat into the front seat. The booster seat really wants a "lap...
• Re: Strange braking problem!!!! (this week challenge)
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 06:30:00 -0800
  ...off with a hacksaw, being careful not to cut the injector fitting. Advice, do all of them(4). Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail...
• Cork/Rubber flooring under front carpet
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:56:28 -0600
  ...can get at HF, gluing it together into a new form fitting pad? Just fishing for solutions here. Why say you, fellow Volks?? Thanks...
• Europe Propane tank ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:50:37 -0800
  ...The pipes that lead to the tank under the car can be cut and have a fitting installed with valves and anything one wants...
• Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600
  ...At the fuel pressure regulator return fitting only 25 to 40 ml ( I did this one three times). I then blew out the fuel...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:15:38 -0800
  ...fuel hoses are 6 months old and NOT > showing any signs of leaking > > > > firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of > leaking also hose...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 19 May 2011 13:42:56 -0700
  Before you assume it's a head leak, poke around and make sure it's not just a hose or fitting. I've had...
• Re: Fuel Line Reducer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:01:46 -0700
  ...hours today trying to find the 12mm to 8mm plastic reducer > >fitting used prior to fuel pump on , at least, 81 Vanagons. I believe...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 1 May 2008 23:59:26 -0700
  ...No reason we couldn't do so on a regular waterboxer or keep the stock injectors and put barbed fittings into the rail. Does...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay Propane Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:24:08 -0700
  ...On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 6:27 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > It sounds like you installed it after the 't'-fitting...
• Re: second propoane tank setup
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 12:20:12 -0600
  ...I had a second tank (from Chris Jordan) that was complete with regulator, brass T fitting, etc. Even the "skid plate!" (Thanks, Chris!) On...
• Re: PS: leaking gas when engine is on
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:00:58 -0500
  ...behind the plastic fitting where the plastic hose joins a > short piece of rubber hose that connects to the plastic fitting. > > This short piece...
• Re: 88 Westy makes it back to home port!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 05:01:16 -0600
  ...ALL of that plastic stuff that carries the coolant, especially, the elbow fitting on the right rear of the block that brings the water...
• Australian Trakka TDI!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Woolard
  Wed, 19 May 1999 10:40:05 -0700
  ...Multivan SWB with rear seat/bed and windows and POP TOP but no > other interior fittings. AUD53,410.00 > 3. Multivan LWB with rear...
• Bleed Clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 20:26:12 -0600
  ...The upper fitting was a problem to get it loose. I wound up giving it a shot of Marvels Mystery Oil - the real oil...
• Re: Plugging leaks in intake manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:13:23 -0400
  ...I probably have some leaks on one or more of the tubes or fittings that connect to intake manifold on my 1.9, but...
• Re: Draft, below Dometic
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:43:55 -0400
  ...inside, the intake/flue system starts and ends at the outside fitting and is entirely sealed. Your draft must be from sidewall cooling and...
• Re: Water Temp Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:04:14 -0500
  ...com/p/Russell/Russell-AN-Male-to-AN-Male-Union-Adapter-Fittings-with-Pressure-Gauge-Port/756603/10002/-1 Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m...
• Re: Spare 1.9 cooling system part?
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Mon, 17 May 2010 18:13:38 -0700
  ...Either that or I'm just going to plug the > fitting that goes to the heater tube on top of the engine. Found one...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:59:36 -0800
  ...The size is 48" long, 3/8" fittings. Mark Mister Tom wrote: > Per Mark Drillock advice I went to Home depot and bought flexible...
• Thanks Re:2liter2cool...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Sat, 11 May 1996 14:33:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the oil filter had been drilled and tapped and were awaiting fittings and hoses for a filter and additional cooler. I apppreciated Joel's...
• Re: Vanagon Conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:43:20 -0500
  ...What are the best >places to buy Transmission-Engine fittings and engine-Frame brackets? For >me performance is not an issue. Reliability is. >Sylvain...
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:56:53 -0500
  ...I was > planning on using Aeroquip braided hose and fittings. Any comments? > > Good Luck and Drive Safely > Ken Lewis > 86 Crewcab, 60 356 T...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:12:12 -0500
  <<Years ago my wife had a Bronco II with NO freon in it.and I changed the fittings to the 134 style and just...
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 22:23:49 -0500
  ...has used them so I've never had any direct experience fitting them myself. In fact we rarely even get an order for them...
• regrease steering U-joint?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:03:31 -0500
  ...Can the U-joint be cleaned and re-greased? I don't see any grease fittings on it but have not cleaned it yet...
• Re: New Gas Tank Install on '85
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:47:30 -0400
  I always clean and lightly lubricate my fuel tank grommets, o-rings and lines/fittings with Dow Corning silicone grease. I pre-position the...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 07:27:47 -0700
  ...is it hard to close? Fully loaded, the bolt fitting and the ball fitting handle a lot of force. Are they up to it...
• Re: 1982 Vanagon L Diesel Fueltank
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 4 Sep 2016 07:59:21 -0400
  ...also have new gas tanks and all of the seals and fittings you will need as well. Here are the links: http://www.vanagain...
• Re: Propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:21:14 -0700
  ...If you still get no flow, it’s likely a poorly fitting or incompatible quick connect on the hose end. There is a one...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:57:14 -0800
  ...They will have to be custom made of course, using your fittings. Good luck! Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• tee between the warm up (auxiliary) air regulator and manifold the small connection had a restrictor in it
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 31 May 2011 09:02:06 -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: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 May 2001 10:01:12 -0500
  I used to do it that way but found that having resistance (tight fitting hose to plastic bottle) created a solid column of fluid...
• Anyone know how to fix a stripped hydrolic hose fitting that goes to the clutch master cylinder ??
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:45:33 -0700
  And another problem arrives, i must have stripped the metal hydrolic hose fitting apon removal from the master cylinder....since the metal line is...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:00:28 -0500
  ...Now are not the connection to the valve block and brake a compression fitting too? On Dec 24, 2007 10:56 PM, Scott Daniel...
• Re: My hats off to you do it yourselfers
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sun, 1 May 2005 08:44:42 -0800
  ...The driver's side strap was tough for me, trying to get the hole for the fuel outlet fitting over the fitting without stressing...
• Re: hello and a new memeber.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 05:42:07 EDT
  ...You must have the grease fitting aiming to the rear of the van for access. You must only pump grease into this fitting when...
• Re: Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:34:38 -0400
  ...My question is who makes the the best fitting stainless ones and which vendors have them?? Thanks!! Velma 82 na diesel westy
• Re: How to fix a leaking banjo fitting
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 23:17:01 -0400
  Ah� but will it have the VW crest emblazoned on each slice? The "Cond&A" toaster mod delivers that now and weighs in at...
• Re: brake lines, where to get the job done?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:23:27 -0400
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Audi-Brake-Line-Fitting-Metric-Bubble-Flare-Nuts-/360142409941?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53da2910d5
• Engine Governors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 1995 11:40:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I thought it would be cool to put one of those on instead of the stupid, ill fitting riser block for the carb. I...
• Where is First Place to look for A/C Leak?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:38:22 -0500
  ...I will put the guages on and check all fittings this weekend for any oil, but thought I would poll for ideas as to...
• re. you can put headrests on your middle/back seat....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:48:45 -0600
  ...I wonder if all westy back seats have the headrest fittings under the fabric? Gary Lee Calgary, AB
• Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Isaiah
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 06:48:25 -0600
  ...I was wondering if anyone had any experience fitting a set of vanagon stock 14" alloys to an earlier bay window bus. 71-92...
• Re: propane tubing fittings
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 02:01:55 -0400
  On Sat, 19 Oct 2002, Stan Wilder wrote: > Buy a tube, you'll still have it in twenty years .............. painting > everything in your toolbox...
• Interior ???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Brown
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:34:39 -0500
  ...opening, but it doesn' t look like it would affect the fitting of the interior. Any suggetions or thoughts of wisdom would be grateful...
• Re: Brass Coolant Connectors = Failure?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:58:46 -0400
  I know a lot less about this type of stuff than many of you - however I have a few brass fitting in my coolant...
• Re: Power Steering hose lenght
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:35:30 -0600
  ...want to follow the 2 plastic cooling hoses? Does > anybody has the metric size for the fittings? Any other advises are > welcome. > Thanks. > Joel
• Re: South African knuckles take German calipers/drums?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:24:07 -0700
  ...South African vans to > convert my 84 Caravelle to later brake-fittings (in order to fit the > Porsche 993 brakes). > > Does anyone know whether...
• Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:58:04 -0400
  ...specifically excludes Bosch sytems in its > compatibility list. > > Is the best place to test, post-fuel pump, at the T fitting? > > -- > mordo > 1990 Carat
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 18:14:22 -0700
  ...received my Autometer oil temp senders and tried one in a > > fitting. They are 1/8'' NPT threads and "finger tight" is only about...
• Re: New Eurika in Coolant Pipe Set Ups--
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 19 May 2004 11:15:03 -0400
  ...FWIW, I've seen people make 'fake' barbs on copper fittings by putting a circle of copper wire around the end and soldering. I...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 13:15:52 -0400
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? >I have done it as well. > I used Earl's lines, AN fittings, changed the fuel pressure reg to an...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:05:51 EDT
  ...I tried it on my new tank with new regulator in the parking lot for a fitting test. It made everything too long, even...
• How much R134a for '84 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 22:55:04 EDT
  ...You have to take that overhead unit down to get to the fittings in there and that thing is a bear. I think I...
• Re: Heater hose help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 14:53:38 -0700
  ...Use one inch heater > hose to connect the adapter to the cylinder head fitting. Attach the other > end using standard five-eighths heater hose...
• Re: Fridge Orfice Keeps Getting Blocked Any Suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 21:04:49 -0400
  Actually I am talking about where the propane gas meets the brass fitting that controls the amount of gas that has the tiny hole...