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 inserts.

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

• Seeking brown window crank
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 20:23:13 -0700
  Boohoo, I was rolling down the window and the knob on the crank came off in my hand!! It is brown with chrome inserts...
• Re: 1.6L diesel eng. mount problem--vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:44:50 EDT
  Probably the best way to fix this would be to install steel inserts in the bolt holes on the oil pan or do like...
• Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:10:46 -0500
  ...Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings > Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured > around journals before they had bearing shell inserts...
• Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 16:39:05 -0500
  ...There are some 18mm steel inserts available which can be used when you have a stripped thread. You retap the drain hole and screw...
• Weekender Interior for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 14:21:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have: -all carpets in tan (front, middle, back) -all side/door panels in tan vinyl w/ tan velour inserts, ex sldg dr panel...
• Accidental Recipe Posting
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Mon, 18 May 1998 20:15:53 -0700
  ...Apparently, the program inserts any incoming email address into my address book. It didn't know it went to the list until the flames...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:08:55 -0400
  > Hi Ron, > The links don't work for me... As luck would have it, my service provider rebooted the web server for maintenance just...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:20:41 +1300
  >> a hole appears on Vanagons. Even Recaros retrofitted to other makes >> had that same style. My e30 323i had those ones with netting in...
• Re: � � � Re: Fire Extinguisher s
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 02:00:35 EDT
  ...auto engine - for one, all > the threads would have to have inserts. > The VERY early Volkswagen engines (in the orginal Beetles) in the 50s...
• Re: Clear Front Turn Signals... European listees respond?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 13:16:16 +1300
  ...The images show that they come without bulbs, and with no orange inserts. Guess I'll have to find orange bulbs (unlikely) or make...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:43:00 EDT
  ...feet or something like that... > > pop out ugly faded plastic trim inserts on outside, then start at corner on inside with large flathead, and...
• Re: Westy middle seat mounting question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:19:52 -0500
  ...the early set up with the 3 piece metal strip and inserts. Maybe the next time I go to the junk yard I'll...
• Re: [vanagon] WANTED: BLACK captains chairs and BLACK doorpanels from 85-86 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 03:48:41 -0800
  ...checks, and the matching black vinyl > doorpanels > w/ dark grey velour inserts.. these came in some 85-86 only GL pass > vans..usually silver...
• Re: Youngest Vanagons are now 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 22:22:21 EDT
  ...like to know what I'll never own..... >> The louvered window inserts. I'm going to try and find some still in stock over...
• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Channell, Ralph
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:48:20 -0800
  ...Stevens wrote: > "Is there anywhere I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the >> annoying gap over the Westy stove burner?" > > I got...
• 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:11:52 -0400
  RE: Correct tool for this job? I've got a broken stud, left side top (2nd from rearmost/flywheel end of case). Cannot remove...
• Re: Middle Seat for GL Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 19:55:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...i've got the metal inserts but damn if i don't have the mats! :^) anyway, it looks as though i could fit the...
• Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:46:32 -0400
  ...Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts...
• Re: Exhaust stud drill out procedure
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 09:02:20 EST
  ...Granted, if I wanted to or had to install inserts at all the stud locations I would pull the engine, but, here we are...
• Re: droooooool....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:58:42 EDT
  ...as far as the headrest inserts - they show up in both the audi and VW ETKA.. chris
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 02:57:28 -0700
  ...http://secure.mycart.net//catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=1137999&showprevnext=1 I also have the metal window inserts. Very handy for camping and very...
• Re: Help Need Springs!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:56:33 EDT
  ...Why replace?If the rear is sagging I might try a couple of inexpensive alternatives like shims or spring inserts. Drive Safely & Good Luck...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 10:44:09 -0800
  ...VW used a sort of zigzag bend bit of steel that attached to these holes (via threaded inserts) and it zigzagged back and up...
• Vanagon seat parts available
  Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 19:20:31 -0700
  ...1) Gray/Black head rest w/ plastic inserts that "click" into the top of the seat back and into which the "legs" of the...
• Movement in front seats
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Holland
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 09:25:22 EST
  ...The plastic inserts are in place. The Vanagon has 90,000 miles on it so I don't think age is the problem. Any...
• Re: Pedal foolery
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:52:26 -0700
  ...Didn't take much to open the existing holes enough to install 10-24 inserts. >
• Re: Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 21:06:10 -0700
  ...Re Stripped Oil Drain Plug >Someone recently mentioned "Time-Serts" as being the preferable inserts to >reclaim buggered threads...I called my local hardware...
• Starter Bushing Removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 12:29:14 -0700
  ...be used to replace the old bushing (tip of starter shaft inserts into it) for proper starter performance. What is the general thought on...
• Re: vanagon headrest plastic guide pieces?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:47:28 EST
  In a message dated 12/9/08 5:02:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM writes: > if the inserts in earlier seats...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:44:27 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon - Extracting its case studs/inserts RE: Correct tool for this job? I've got a broken stud, left side top (2nd from...
• Re: stuck oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:01:59 +0000
  ...pep boys has a thread repair kit for ~10 dollars > that has the tap and bit and stainless steel inserts to repair the threads...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:18:37 -0500
  You mean 'Navigator'. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM, Mike Collum <collum...
• Re: GEX Engines
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 95 17:37:40 EDT
  ...the problem...that plus the possibility that they use valve seat inserts....DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S...
• Re: Arm rest bolt covers...anyone repro-ing them???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 12:16:20 -0400
  ...Does anyone have some of the black plastic inserts that cover the armrest bolt holes? I've searched SAMBA and there are tons of...
• Mercedes Wheels for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 17:35:13 -0700
  ...The bolt holes are too small also for the Vanagon bolts, they seem to have inserts in the holes, but after trying to pop...
• Re: Front License Plate nuts?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 13:33:43 -0500
  There were plastic inserts in there?!? I just used short bolts and nuts. Of course, that means you have to remove the bumper to...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:42 -0600
  The balljoint mount inserts into lower then radius uses same bolts but attaches under lower! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 25...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:41:45 -0400
  ...Cup faces away from the inserts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy Johnston Sent...
• Re: Write Up: Rear Table Mod
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 10:54:19 -0600
  ...than an hour! I like the idea of using Heli-Coil inserts to strengthen the mount but I will just go with wood screws...
• Reimo Catalogs and Wind Deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 26 May 1999 01:54:00 EDT
  ...I also just received a new shipment of Vanagon Wind Deflectors, and front window vent inserts. For the EV owner, I now have EV...
• Re: Lumbar pads? Headrest pads?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 01:00:03 EST
  ...Thanks in advance for any > padded headrest inserts that snap in from the front and back of the headrest filling the hole w/ a...
• Re: Fwd: Seat warmers
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 14 Jan 1997 22:15:57 -0800
  I resently parted out a 1976 Saab 99 and removed the heated seat inserts from the driver's side (bottom and back heaters). These...
• Re: [Re: window trim]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:01:05 MDT
  ...multipart/alternative > --------------------------------------------- if you all are referring to the faded plastic (fake chrome) window trim inserts, ive removed them all on my '84 van...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:26:24 -0400
  Yes, those are pretty ugly. However, more attractive ones have been done, based on this concept. Look at Larry Chase's Roadhaus, or my...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 23:41:22 -0400
  Even wonder why the back seat of a brand new Golf with THREE rear headrests and TWO front headrests make the back seat so...
• Re: Pedal foolery
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 14:08:38 -0700
  ...Didn't take much to open the existing holes enough to install >>> 10-24 inserts.
• Re: Metal inserts slide out? Easy fix.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:11:06 -0800
  Which ever way you do this, Zoltan's screw way, or GoWesty Kit way, Zoltan is right. A LiMBO member told me to check...
• Re: Vanagon WebRing
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 08:25:53 -0700
  ...I've used this Webring on other sites and it unfortunately inserts invalid HTML into the page with its Javascript that you paste in...
• Re: Stripped threads
  Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:32:30 -0800
  There are also thread repair inserts. Check with MSC online. On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 11:20 AM, Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@ip-solutions...
• more accessories on my website - stove inserts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:48:48 -0800
  I have posted pics and descriptions of Chris Hinkle's and Mike Ray's Vanagon modifications and accessories. You can get there via this...
• Front seat rotation
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:33:16 -0700
  HI Finally installed the new slider inserts for the front seats Good now they slide nicely and to no slip side to side BUT...
• Re: high lift jack?
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:00:11 -0800
  So who will leap into the breach? Jim of syncrohead fame has a pair of lifting inserts specifically designed for Hi-Lift Jacks Simple...
• Speaking of dashes
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 11:34:54 -0500
  ...right hand side through the raised worthless shelf for cup holder inserts. Has anyone done this? Does anyone have any advice? Also, has anyone...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 28 May 2015 12:24:14 -0400
  ...My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with > letter drill S. > > I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket...
• central locking problem, and a tip
  Historical mailing list - Merin, Lawrence M
  Wed, 13 May 1998 08:38:13 -0500
  ...the chromed plastic inserts in the rubber window moldings had faded and de-chromed themselves over their 11-year lifespan, and were looking a...
• Re: filling in sanded surface/touch up paint
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:58:36 -0800
  ...Many different types of eraser inserts were available. Most graphics supply houses still have them available. Of the many types I used, the white...
• Re: Denver to San Diego and back - Lost my cool in the desert (a trip report)
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:56:30 -0600
  ...equal to outside. > > In my mind's eye, I saw the inserts on the ends of the long pipes getting blown off by an...
• wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-'86 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:47:32 EST
  ...it was black vinyl w/ charcoal velour inserts.. these vans had black carpet too. anyway i am looking for the rear bench from one...
• Re: Coolant Parables
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 06:38:42 -0700
  ...daylight and artificial light found on all old Kodak film accompanying inserts. Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Joel Walker wrote: > > Lord Kelvin...
• Re: removing lower grill?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:47:53 -0600
  ...The later model nylon expandable lower grill attachment inserts have to be replaced after drilling the pins / center's out . It's a one...