Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for blades.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:35:50 -0500
  I've been buying Bosch blades for a long time but they don't seem to last very long. They get laid flat and...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:13 -0700
  ...Generally speaking, I get satisfactory performance driving around town with a good set of blades, but the ones I have are not that good...
• Re: "Relayed" Headlights Out-drama over
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 21:58:19 EST
  ...The blades (and contacts) on the relay are much bigger. Size matters ,go get those sheep or rams or whatever "SHINES" your fancy > :< ) lol...
• 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: 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: Scrapping vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:33:48 -0400
  ...Only took 1 1/2 blades, although a cutting torch would have been much faster... check out http://www.californiavan.com/nonose/ if you...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:05:22 -0400
  ...I do fine with Bosch wiper blades, 19 inch on the driver's side, 18 on the passenger's.. around 12 bucks each maybe...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:58:39 -0700
  I just put new blades on my Vanagon. Bosch from Autozone, I have no idea if they are any better than the other 19...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:59:44 -0700
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger side does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Re: Self-tapping Theft Prevention
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:52:05 -0700
  ...He glued razor blades to the back of the 3rd replacement. Well, regardless of the blood all over the interior and having the sh...
• How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:40:18 -0400
  ...I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is beneath the plastic cover that makes up the blades of the fan...
• Faulty wiper "parking"
  Historical mailing list - Laurie Loeb
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 09:10:51 -0800 (PST)
  My wiper blades "park" in random positions after turning them off. Replacing the motor the three times, as well as the switch and intermittent...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:18:41 -0500
  I'd suggest putting RainX on your windshield and side windows. And fill up the wiper fluid resevoir with RainX's washer fluid. You...
• Re: How many trips to the Scrap yard for an 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:10:43 -0700
  ...How many blades did you go thru? Did you take the suspension, etc. to the scrap yard? Pax, Tom On Feb 4, 2009, at...
• Re: Larger Windshield Wipers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:47:28 -0600
  ...I use two different length wiper blades on the windshield end of the van. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Christopher Gronski wrote: >Its time...
• Re: FS: Vanagons with rare features, etc (f)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 6 May 2001 07:47:09 -0700
  ...just fire up >the blades, and lift off..... ;<) >chris
• Re: radiator fan grinding noise
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:09:01 -0700
  ...Think of the fan motor and blades as a unit. I think what you’ll do is lower the radiator, remove the screws holding...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:27:23 -0700
  ...Like I said in my previous post get the Bosch Icons ! You will never go back ! Best damn blades for the Vanagon hands down...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 09:14:04 -0700
  ...which windshield wiper to get? "SilBlade� has been formulated with a premium General Electric silicone elastomer" The Bosch blades on my 911 never lasted...
• Re: Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:57:22 -0700
  ...T Collins wrote: > Hello Volks, > > The resent emails about improved wiper blades lead me to ask the next > questions (I'm sure It may...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:15:31 -0800 (PST)
  >Anybody got any good info on a source for wiper blades on the east coast? >My 64 needs a new set bad. Look in...
• LVC: small wind turbines for portable power generation
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 17:24:52 -0600
  ...as a replacement for the photovoltaics that people put on the roof of their vans? I'm imagining something with foldable blades and a...
• Wipers (77 Camper)
  Historical mailing list - DZIADECKI JOHN
  Wed, 21 Sep 1994 16:43:02 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I'm curious to know if anyone has recommendations concerning wipers and wiper blades. About two years ago I took off the old curved...
• Re: 93 Eurovan install sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 17:41:52 -0600
  ...It has two straight slot blades on about a 4" center sections. Time consuming but it gets the job done. I have some of...
• Re: spray paint from dealer - was power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:42:35 -0500
  HK, Don't waste any money on those priceless razor Blades, to remove unwanted paint !! After applying the "Diamond Gloss" genuine VW official spray...
• 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
• Re[2] Steven's wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  12 Jan 1995 23:40:00 U
  ...I read somewhere on the Porschephiles list that you can check your blades when you get home at the end of the day and...
• '91 GL Fan Removal
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Sun, 31 May 1998 18:02:39 -0500
  ...When I turn the blades there is definite unevenness suggesting bad bearing(s). Question-since Bentley does not give a clue about removing the...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:54:52 -0800
  ...In fact, Valeo's European test center speed rated the blades to more than 140 mph. The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade also utilizes Tec...
• Re: Wipers Slow
  Historical mailing list - ChuckKuecker
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 17:49:29 -0600
  At 08:45 3/25/98 -0800, you wrote: >On my '84 Westy the wiper blades move only at a slow speed on either...
• Re: removal of silicon cauking
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 14:31:42 -0700
  ...Sharp blades work better then dull ones. good luck. ....david -- David Raistrick '66 SO-44 Westy keen@type2.com in Guyton Ga
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays - Costco wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:41:44 -0800
  Besides a programmable relay a good pair of blades is a must for a clean job during the raining season. If you have a...
• 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...
• Photo of Vanagon nose inside a Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 22:11:06 -0700
  ...A couple of sawzall blades later the nose is cut off and loaded into his Westy....too bad it hangs out the side door...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:32:54 -0400
  << Now I know you were at a Mazola / Saran Wrap party last night--Mr. King Of Kink---and are reflecting on that----- I been...
• Re: 88 GL Tachometer Inop after New Coil Install
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 17:55:16 -0600
  ...No way to get that plug wrong > - won't fit but one way on the blades on the coil. However - on the > other side...
• 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...
• Glass
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:36 -0800
  ...When you have trouble seeing through it in the sun and the blades do not clear so well . It is time for a new...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 18:09:22 +0600
  ...Actually, I guess I don't know how long the original blades were in 1971. >But 16" ones seem fine now, on mine. They...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:27:18 -0400
  ...Like I said in my previous post get the Bosch Icons ! You will never go back ! Best damn blades for the Vanagon hands down...
• Re: snake oil VW Carriolet Carrado Cabrio Vanagon Supercharger/Turbo ???
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:01:06 -0500
  ...http://www.turbonator.com/index.html?id=adWords1 the blades look like they are exhaust pumps for a boat bilge! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Re: Tim's Aircooled Westy Giveaway
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:38:06 -0700
  ...It would be >> pure Damask Steel; make super sharp knife blades out of the remains. >> >> I didn't steal your thread, just borrowed it...
• Re: Porsche Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 15:55:32 EST
  Rod, It it's a Porsche flat 6, you will find an upright fan with the blades staring at you in the face. Unless...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:57:23 -0400
  At 08:52 PM 7/9/2008, Jack R. wrote: >Question, when the spline on the wiper arms fail, and the arm can no...
• Re: The ultimate vanagon accessory
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 19 May 2001 15:40:13 -0500
  Don't let Wilfy see this or we'll have dozer blades, rock rippers, and cable stuffer accessories soon to follow. Nor to mention...
• Re: Windscreen wiper prelim review
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:34:31 -0700
  ...But found some wiper blades. Michelin > stealth for only 9.99 Ca each. ...... > Alistair > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca...
• Re: Electric Water Pump (was: Re: Electric Vanagon? Now really useful tips..)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:02:33 -0500
  ...The wear on the impeller blades is very evident . So an electric driven water pump might prove a healthy gain in FE (fuel economy...
• Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 11:29:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...I put trico snow blades on and found out they don't work very well at high speeds, over 60 MPH. 5. I didn...
• Re: Hacksaw to remove upper nut for front shock?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:07:36 -0500
  ...fast and painlessly? No heat, no vice grip's, no hacksaw blades, no pain, no strain, no muss, no fuss. Another simple solution brought...
• Re: How can I lubricate a front heater blower motor?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:07:55 -0400
  ...I can get to the rear bearing, but the front one is >beneath the plastic cover that makes up the blades of the >fan...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 16:22:25 -0500
  ...MCLADM2@UConnVM.UConn.Edu BTW, Rocky Mountain Motorworks has a 1-800 number you could probably get those wiper blades shipped to you for...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Van & Camping Stuff For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 15:21:29 -0600
  ...Bosch Micro Edge Windshield Wiper Blades (two blades) > Brand New - Package Never Opened > Model / PN 40718A > Size - 18" Retail Price: $6.99 ea / $13...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:23:31 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger side > does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• I just love surprises
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:18:50 -0500
  ...Oh! Good Grief Charlie Brown! Please help me find these kits before I go buy Xacto knife blades and gasket materials. My eyesight is...
• Re: how to install a radio on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 23:00:02 -0600
  ...Kenwood and others have small blades which slide in the front on both sides and release the head unit from the metal box. Once...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? (my bosch excels have been disappointing)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 00:32:57 -0500
  ...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: Dometic Fan
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Sat, 14 Aug 1999 10:13:14 EDT
  ...As reported on these pages a couple of years ago, my stock fan actually caught on fire, melted the blades, and tried to set...
• 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...