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• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:48:12 -0400
  ...Get good quality blades and add an inch to the driver side. And then buy a bottle of Rain-X :-) Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter...
• Re: Chirping from ventilation fan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 21:17:27 EDT
  ...On my '85 Vanagon this caused the wiper blades, fan blower and a few more things to stop working (which was kinda inconvenitent 'cause...
• Re: Wiper blade trivia
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 08:47:59 -0800
  ...Wiper blade trivia BRENT CHRISTENSEN wrote: > Is the spec for the front 19" and the rear 17", or was the PO just "pushing > the...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 18:44:18 -0600
  ...The wipers > don't smear or chatter. > > Tonya > 87 Vanagon GL Wolfs > 74 S. Beetle My comment here is not about wiper blades but...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 25 May 2002 19:05:34 -0700
  ...How wipers work / rain-X > > > > I've been buying Bosch blades for a long time but they don't seem to last > > very long...
• Re: wioers no longer aligned
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:53:26 -0600
  ...The local cats climb on my Westy all the time and drag the wipers down to the rubber seal. I set the wiper blades...
• Re: cats and stan's wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 13:52:10 -0600
  ...The local cats climb on my Westy all the time and drag the wipers down to the rubber seal. I set the wiper blades...
• Re: starting issues
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:01:23 EST
  ...number of electrical functions do not work like the headlights and wiper blades. >> Dylan, I am working from the ever fading memory of an...
• Re: wipers no longer aligned with each other 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Blackbun
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:47:19 -0700
  ...The blades froze to the windshield and once I unstuck it my right wiper was down on the grill going back and forth. All...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:34:37 -0700
  ...I just painted my front door handles and wiper blades...scuffed them up, then a primer coat, then several coats with light sanding between...
• Re: Faulty wiper "parking"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 06:26:01 PST
  ...11:22 AM 1/27/97 -0600, Laurie Loeb wrote: >>My wiper blades "park" in random positions after turning them off. >>Replacing the motor...
• Re: Flooding in Cal[F]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Tue, 10 Jan 1995 12:50:02 -0700 (MST)
  ...I think you all have me to thank (or curse)!! OTOH, I've probably saved a bundle on wiper blades! Dave '71 Westfalia & SB
• Re: 1984 Vanagon 1.9L watercooled
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 02:25:05 +0100
  dan wrote: > Hi friends, > > I was wondering if someone had some ideas... > > My wiper blades, and heat blower have just quit on me. I...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:52:23 -0400
  ...Is this sound logic? > > Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to > Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. > > Thanks!
• Re: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:40:07 -0500
  One of the most cost effective things you can do to improve your wiper blades is to use RainX on your windshield. Honestly. I...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:46:34 -0500
  ...Is this sound logic? > > Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to > Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. > > Thanks...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:13:21 -0800
  ...I ususually get the run of the mill blades at Wal*Mart. > > It sounds like your left wiper arm may need tweeking. > > Mike > Houlton...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:27:14 -0400
  ...a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure why >> this >>> is. I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:23:14 +1300
  ...Silicone wiper blades. The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 20:14:11 -0500
  ...wiper blades just haven't been cutting the mustard for the last three sets I've bought. Stan On Sat, 25 May 2002 19...
• Winter/Rain windshield trea
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  11 Jan 1995 21:38:36 U
  ...use your wipers! I think this product would also be of benefit to the folks out there with marginal wiper motors/blades, as this...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:14:27 -0400
  ...a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure why > this > > is. I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but...
• Re: Speaking of Windshield Wipers...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:20:25 -0500
  If you're referring to the factory Vanagon wiper blades, the ones that you have to reuse the two little flat pieces of steel...
• Re: Wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:00:56 -0400
  ...It presses the >wiper blades harder on to the windshield as you drive forward faster. Next >time you are driving in rain, take note...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 25 May 2002 15:04:58 -0500
  ...Same for the wiper blades as well. But knowing is half the battle. John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Re: rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 10:54:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...I twisted the wiper arms (as per Bentley) with some success. But the best solution was fitting "aerofoil" blades. Thes are rigid plastic holders...
• Re: Faulty wiper "parking"
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:10:10 -0500
  ...At 11:22 AM 1/27/97 -0600, Laurie Loeb wrote: >My wiper blades "park" in random positions after turning them off. >Replacing the...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 11:33:35 -0800
  ...Is this sound logic? Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. Thanks!
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:57:22 -0700
  ...AM, T Collins wrote: > Hello Volks, > > The resent emails about improved wiper blades lead me to ask the next > questions (I'm sure It...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:46:43 -0400
  ...a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure why >>> this >>>> is. I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but...
• Re: Wiper Motor NIGHTMARE!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 22:38:04 -0700
  ...blades / arms. Put a piece of masking tape on the post sticking out like a flag in the general appearance of a wiper blade...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:03:18 -0800
  ...Depending on the design differences of the valeo wiper one will never run into the problems i did. The bosch icon wiper is great...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:18:08 -0500
  ...If you make that part stronger, it will find something under the dash to destroy instead, or tear the rubber off the blades. If...
• Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:45:12 -0400
  ...to start things off: - Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside - High output taillight bulbs - Oversized wiper blades What are yours? Chris
• Windshield wiper update for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 20:45:14 -0500 (EST)
  Hi Volks, I have a bit of news for Vanagon owners looking for a wiper that clean more surface area. The 1995 and newer...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:13:59 +0000
  i hated all blades so far, but now that i put rain-x regularly on the windshield they all do a great job florian...
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:00:05 -0400
  ...ladies, lighten up a little bit here, we are talking about > wiperblades, not a new engine or transmission replacement. :-) > > Here are two possible suggestions...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 08:38:35 -0700
  ...You go to the Parts counter for new wiper blades, and are pointed to the Sales area for a new vehicle. ;-) Richard A. Jones...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers / Less Can Be More
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 06:14:18 -0500
  ...slap the blades against the windshield. > If a windshield has any curve to it, the outer tip of an oversized windshield > wiper on the...
• Vanagon windshield wipers ???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:21:58 -0500
  ...permanently fastened to the front windshield wipers, similar to the tacky aftermarket plastic wiper arm (double/triple blades) seen in auto parts stores. Is...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:48:56 -0500
  Bejamina-- You ain't right---- Yep--done it--but not over my breathing orfice--- Double up with a deluxe unit----- Not in the Westy...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:47:33 -0700
  I just 'treated' my poorly working blades with some Armorall....sprayed it on and wiped it off a couple of times, using a soft...
• Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Fri, 13 Jan 95 11:27:44 CST
  ...streaking from dirt and such. (Do not use with brand new wiper blades, creates this ugly gray smear as they take off the initial...
• Re: How wipers work / silicon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 30 May 2002 17:36:58 -0700
  ...Same for the wiper blades as well. > > But knowing is half the battle. > > John Rodgers > 88 GL driver
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 12:01:21 -0500
  ...ladies, lighten up a little bit here, we are talking about wiperblades, not a new engine or transmission replacement. :-) Here are two possible suggestions...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:56:36 -0700
  ...a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure why > > this > > > is. I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but...
• Re: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:07:47 -0500
  ...front wipers One of the most cost effective things you can do to improve your wiper blades is to use RainX on your windshield...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 15:04:11 -0600
  ...If > you make that part stronger, it will find something under the dash > to > destroy instead, or tear the rubber off the blades. > > If...
• Re: vanagon sliding door FS
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 19:10:28 -0400
  I'm looking for a couple of windshield wipers for my 86 westy (not including the blades), also those little side utility inlets. Mine...
• Re: New to the list... and some upgrade questions, too
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:04:24 -0600
  ...I know the wiper blades are shot, though! Also, thanks for the heads-up on the fender trim; it's really a vanity issue...
• Santa Barara Orange
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 16:35:37 -0600 (MDT)
  ...But has anyone had experience with this type of heater? Part 3 Windshield wiper blades. I presently have some generic blades that I bought...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:20:51 -0700
  I bought the 21" and 19" blades that GoWesty sells:� http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4354&category_id=&category_parent...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:27 -0700
  ...But times, they (and wiper quality) have changed and most brands Bosch, Trico, Anco, Tridon, etc., are about the same in quality and yer...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:44:31 -0800
  ...If you use Rain-X once every 3-4 months correctly I seldom need any more then intermitant wipers. If you drive at higher...
• Re: Quick... Before my parents get home....
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:46:47 -0800
  ...Apparently it was the > sound of the rear wiper being torn off. > > Can someone please let me know the length of the rear wiper...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:36:46 -0800
  ...And > fill up the wiper fluid resevoir with RainX's washer fluid. You'll be > stunned at the difference it makes. Even in a...
• 1984 Vanagon 1.9L watercooled
  Historical mailing list - dan
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 17:03:59 -0500
  ...My wiper blades, and heat blower have just quit on me. I checked all my fises and they all seem fine. When I first...
• Re: Wipers Slow
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 14:43:01 EST
  > > On my '84 Westy the wiper blades move only at a slow speed on either = > high or low settings. Would this be the problem...
• Re: can i ask a eurovan question here -- ??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Nov 2015 16:43:32 -0600
  I don't know, the wiper blades? Sorry, being a SA, but why are you looking? At something to possibly buy? Trying to find...
• Re: front wipers
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:26:46 -0800
  ...front wipers > > One of the most cost effective things you can do to improve your wiper > blades is to use RainX on your windshield...