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• Re: How easy is it to .....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 16:35:23 -0700
  ...Good to have a catch pan handy though. One might use the O-ring over again but that's a cheap part and wise...
• Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 May 2017 21:36:54 -0700
  ...flexible >>> panels when there isn't enough ventilation under them (ie directly mounted >>> the pop-top) I would be concerned about them catching the...
• Gerry's sliding door...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 25 Nov 1994 11:09:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...When the door is closed, the latching of the rear catch causes the bar thing to slide forward on the hook, hopefully at the...
• Re: 81 Sliding door stuck
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:26:56 -0500
  ...The hard part was getting the old door panel clips out without trashing the panel. I was not successful with that. But i figure...
• Re: Sticky sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 09:53:46 -0600
  ...Remove your door panel and inspect this cable. Chris, '85 Westy. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf...
• Re: ever seen such a site? akciddento
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 15:58:49 -0400
  ...vans -because we can. > Catch up on the latest progress of our latest racebus, an '86 VW > Transporter Panel Van in the weblog, checkout...
• Re: 81 Sliding door stuck
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 20:31:59 -0400
  ...The hard part was getting the old door panel clips out without trashing the panel. I was not successful with that. But i figure...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 10:35:29 -0700
  ...the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not flushed > >> with > >>> the body panel. I tried to adjust the L bracket that...
• Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:32 -0400
  ...If I don't catch it in time, the rod scratches the cabinet or trim when I raise the rear seat. like mark said...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:36:40 -0500
  ...Andrew Fox wrote: >There is one catch, anyone who wants to buy my van has to agree to >acknoledge my "vanagon disclaimer" which will...
• UK Bug Freeze - update
  Historical mailing list
  23 Feb 95 14:07
  ...I found a guy selling some interor panels, they were in pretty poor shape (he thought) but after I pulled off the vinyl pieces...
• Re: Defrost Windshield
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 12:09:46 -0500
  ...You can take the levers > off, and then heater control panel off and investigate. Those levers > just pull out, and the panel have two...
• Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 18 May 2017 16:15:08 -0700
  ...flexible > panels when there isn't enough ventilation under them (ie directly mounted > the pop-top) I would be concerned about them catching the...
• Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:39:02 -0600
  ...In areas that had drain holes, door bottoms, frame rails, bumper structure, I placed cans, buckets etc to catch the drained fluid and reloaded...
• FS: 87 Vanagon Wolfburg Ed. in NYC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 19:21:41 -0400
  ...It was hitted from behind in January this year so the rear door and the rear right side quater panel is dented. Rear pumper...
• Re: Traveling listmember homicide/mystery?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:35:23 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I remember catching the last part of this thread about >1.5 years ago. A traveling listmember turned up >missing...
• Re: westfalia self-immolation (free '71 van?)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:12:33 -0400
  ...A common reason that Type 1 VW engines > catches on fire the fuel line sitting on top of the generator. Spark > near fuel is...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:59:46 -0700
  ...The Safety Catch will not be > functioning so be > advised: Take reasonable efforts to protect your toes when removing > spare tire! > > Check for clearance...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 20 May 2002 16:12:15 -0400
  ...what is the purpose of the rear handle in the >>> inside panel of the sliding door, it doesn�t move and is not to...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 18:17:00 -0600
  ...Jim On Mar 8, 2005, at 5:57 PM, Andrew Fox wrote: > There is one catch, anyone who wants to buy my van has...
• Re: Subie Vulchers
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Fri, 2 May 2008 07:57:53 -0700
  ...circling shadows and the low-hanging oil pans. > They can not taste what they can not catch. Death shall omit me. Death > SHALL omit...
• Need small parts
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 16:16:34 -0700
  ...The slide panel needs to be removed to access it. Its function seems to be to hold the latch in position so that the...
• Re: Post AT rebuild troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 20:24:20 -0400
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" >University of Idaho >www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 > > > >On Sat, 19 Jul 2003...
• Fw: [vanagon] Stuck Carat side table
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 May 2004 21:51:02 -0700
  ...I don't know if you pulled the entire gray panel loose if you could get behind and release the catch its tough when...
• Sliding Door button cheap and plenty
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:17:01 -0500
  ...it, there's a catch just behind the rear of the >> door (outside the car). Look under the panel that the U-shaped >> bracket...
• Re: Rear facing seats, & large sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:25:53 EDT
  ...the people on the rear bench catch a lot of wind when driving at highway speeds. The sunroof seals always need replacing (over time...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 14:22:31 -0400
  ...I also like to put a shallow drip pan under the engine to catch all the stuff so that it doesn't junk up...
• Re: Engine Fire - Suppression System Quote
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:58:44 -0600
  ...I have also attached > some information. > > Each System Includes: > 1 - SP-1 Control Panel > 1 - G-100 Aero-K Units > 1 - Mounting Brackets > 13...
• Re: Winter Westy Showers
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:35:36 -0800
  ...a "Drip Pan" solution to catch the runoff from a sponge >bath. > >Something that could be placed on the floor, wide enough to capture...
• Re: window does not roll up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:40:53 -0800
  ...It seemed to catch slightly > at a certain point in the rotation and go up a tiny bit, but only once or > twice. I...
• camper front seat pivot
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 15:39:03 -0400
  ...you have to remove the lower pan from the donor vehicle, you'll need an 4 1/2 in angle grinder,safety glasses. and...
• Re: Oil pump priming?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:10:10 -0400
  ...Have an observer there and a pan to catch oil. If that doesn't work, remove the distributor (mark it first) and use a...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:20 -0700
  Tolulene really catches my eye. Tolulene in an interior space: not a pretty picture. Personally, I would spend no time inside the vehicle without...
• So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:02:28 -0700
  ...I need a slogan or something catchy. Maybe "Wishful Thinking" Any ideas? click on link below: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/napszeerf/vwp?.dir...
• one last fuel tank question........
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:53:16 -0700
  ...I had a pan laid out to catch the gas from the tank until I could plug the line. Much to my surprise after...
• Euro-Body: 82 Volkswagen Vanagon, sliding door, door lock
  Historical mailing list - "Byron Hildebrandt (by way of Derek Drew )"
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:02:42 -0500
  ...I eventually got it open by removing the panel and pulling on the actuator cable with vise grips. Anyway, the lock button on the...
• Re: Temp/vent control lever panel...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:12:11 EST
  ...It's entirely possible to pull one right off the panel -- I have. I extracted the post by inserting a sheetmetal screw into the...
• Re: Oil Change: I know this sounds ridiculous...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 06:44:49 -0700
  ...Put your oil catch pan under the engine, right under the oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is the "bolt" you see on...
• Re: camp stoves outside but connected
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 3 Sep 2013 14:18:15 -0500
  ...I have both the 18� with the optional charcoal > pan and the Rebel, and they are great. http://campfiregrill.com/ We eat > a lot...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:42:40 -0700
  ...what is the purpose of the rear handle in the >>> inside panel of the sliding door, it doesn�t move and is not to...
• Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 00:16:45 -0400
  ...Oil drain pan to catch any spilled fuel rags to wipe the gas off your hands Some clamping device to keep the fuel lines...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:23:31 -0400
  ...Pull the panel and find out. You're going to be in there anyway, so why waste time supposing? The actuator has two neutral...
• Westy reliability - smoking van
  Historical mailing list - Susmay
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 16:04:25 -0700
  ...the frequency with which they catch fire, and it was nothing to worry about. After some minor panicking looking for fire extinguishers I decided...
• Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 11:01:59 -0400
  ...BUT, if you're really serious about this, why not buy some good replacement panels for a pattern? Good luck! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- tony tri-state transporters...
• Re: ever seen such a site? akciddento
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:32:39 +1200
  ...vans -because we can. >Catch up on the latest progress of our latest racebus, an '86 VW >Transporter Panel Van in the weblog, checkout...
• Re: door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 09:57:09 -0800
  After looking it all over, I discovered that the two screws holding the catch were very loose - ready to fall off loose. I tightened...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 22:07:03 +0200
  ...And what do we get? NO DEER :-( ;-) Killed one young deer with my Fiat Panda (little shoebox on wheels, 3 cyl. 34hp) three months...
• Re: Another I'm still shaking cold-weather Safety message, was RE: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 14:59:08 -0600
  ...I finally gave up > and ran to get pans to catch the fuel as it drained. I ended up with > about > 5 gallons. That...
• Re: one last fuel tank question........
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:13:11 -0700
  ...I had a pan laid > out to catch the gas from the tank until I could plug > the line. Much to my surprise after...
• Re: Metal flecks in oil
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 21:33:03 -0700
  ...After draining the oil > from the catch basin to milk jugs (recycling is good), I noticed some larger > than normal metal flecks some almost...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:07:35 -0400
  ...The Safety Catch will not be > functioning so be > advised: Take reasonable efforts to protect your toes when removing > spare tire! > > Check for clearance...
• Re: The Mouse that ate our Vanagon/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 8 May 1999 10:11:44 -0500
  ...Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>; Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, May 08, 1999 9:53 AM Subject: Re: The Mouse...
• Help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Jim Preysz
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:07:03 -0500
  ...I put a pan underneath the engine to catch the dripping and to my surprise it continues to drip daily, even when just sitting...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 20 May 2002 22:29:29 -0400
  ...make sure your > little locking device is working, maybe you handle mechanisms beneatht the > panel are busted. > jeff Nope, he's talking about the...
• Re: Sticky front door locks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:23 -0400
  ...To remove the door panel trim. Remove the 2 screws holding the vent (rear bottom) in place. Remove trim on window crank (just pry...
• Re: backfiring?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:43:03 -0400
  ...Crimp all your radiator hoses with vice grips or whatever and put a pan down to catch the runoff. Take the bolts out using...
• Re: Help: Vanagon Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:39:26, -0500
  ...Notched the wood so it would catch a metal lip I bolted to far edge of gas pedal. Made a pivot point in bottom...
• loose mirrors & scratched paint
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 95 17:40:01 +0200
  ...The rear panel on the driver side has some surface scratches in the paint. You can see the metal now, but it doesn't...
• Re: Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 17:36:19 -0500
  Chad; I would pinch off the two big hoses, put a catch pan underneath and pull off the bottom thermostat hose. If memory serves...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 19:13:52 -0700
  ...great >dust catcher. >The Standard shift radio setup was just an add on panel (box) front of >the shifter, screwed to the vent and...