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• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:48:53 EDT
  ...i run the screws into beeswax then put the screws into the JB weld. that way the screws dont stick to the JB weld...
• Re: How do I remove lower grill on my '84?
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:13:34 -0800
  ...These clips are meant to expand when the screws are installed to give a more secure 'bite'. With the screws removed you should be...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 20:22:19 -0700
  ...Just unscrew the screw, and the sliding part will come off. It will be a great help to have a sighted helper. The metal...
• power steering pump
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 10:16:36 -0700
  Bought a 89 vanagon and on the head where the screws go in to hold the powersteering pump, the casting broke off the head...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 21:32:28 -0600
  ...You can set a screw with just one quick push. The pros could put in a dozen screws before I could put in 6...
• Re: GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 12:02:06 -1000
  > << AAnd he only screwed those who wanted to get screwed! >> > > Like everyone that voted for him? Could we save the political debate for a...
• Re: needed: source for *tiny* screws
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:32:32 -0500
  At 10:16 AM 2/23/2008, John Runberg wrote... >I'm missing most of the tiny screws that hold the aluminum curtain >track...
• Lost the Idle adjust screw! ('84)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 12 May 1997 21:21:14 -0400
  I was trying to adjust the idle on my '84 yesterday, and apparently unscrewed the adjustment screw too far, since it is now missing...
• sliding door panel screw
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:58:39 -0500
  ...This screw was missing on my door, so I went to Home Depot and got some sheet metal screw / washer combos in a number...
• Re: Holy Auction site, Batman
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:53:37 -0500
  ...shhhiiipppppinnnngng iss sdrrraaamamamticallly cuttt ttoooo !!!11!!!!!!! 17 screws for the utility boxes and firg vent FREEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!! These 12 utility box screws have been imported...
• Exhaust Screw back in place
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Oct 96 17:40:45 EDT
  hey now, i borrowed a screwdriver and was able to get the exhaust screw back in. running fine now. my worry now is what...
• Re: Propane fill valve rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 19:41:50 -0500
  The bleeder valve has a rubber tip that can be replaced by screwing the whole adjustment screw out. You can get replacements for the...
• Re: drilling through sheet metal? - Pilot holes
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 14 May 2004 21:02:42 EDT
  ...I have twisted off several screw heads >> Your pilot hole was not sized properly. George
• Re: Radiator bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 17 Oct 1998 17:26:50 -0400
  ...Radiator bleed screws >At 07:30 PM 10/16/98 -0700, Earl Smith wrote: >>The Hayes manual refers to a bleed screw on the...
• Re: Beach Vanagons and a window slider question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:24:21 +0000
  > there's a screw or two inside those buggers, but I can't figure out > how they disassemble. Do they "fall" apart when the...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM - Need Throttle Body Idle Screw
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:18:03 -0700
  if you won't find the screw then some options: - tape or put a glob of silicon sealer on the top of the screw...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:20:46 -0700
  ...He looked at the screw. > > "You're not going to find a metric sheet metal screw." > > "Someone did -- you're holding it," I pointed...
• NaSTy CV joint removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 20:10:34 -0500
  ...what sizes of triple point screws are people seeing? (The tool that is, the screws themselves of course are all the same size) B...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:25:37 -0700
  ...I handed him the screw. "That's just a sheet metal screw," he said. I told him I had reason to believe it's...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:41:39 -0500
  ...screws and attach the door pocket from the other side of the > door panel. > - do not force on the screws because the screws bosses...
• Eric! Door handle screw size, the big one
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 6 Jan 2024 14:16:37 -0800
  ...I only use the big screw in that handle. The smaller outboard screws eliminated. The big screw, I’ll give you it in inch...
• 1800cc type 4 carb adjustment...
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 11:31:09 -0800 (PST)
  Dear list, Does anyone know which way to turn the idle speed adjustment screw in the central idle unit of the 1800cc\twin carbs...
• Re: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:36:25 -0400
  At 07:24 AM 6/17/2002, Marshall wrote: >IMHO, A properly sized new phillips screwdriver - of good quality . >A good quality SD is...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 22:36:48 +0100
  ...The screw simply drops down and rests in the screwdriver access hole. Bently is no good - or at least I haven't found the...
• Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:54:11 -0400
  ...Removing radiator bleeder screw > Trying to remove the bleeder screw, my idea being I want to pour coolant > into the radiator from the bleeder...
• Re: My fridge is stuck!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 12:53:02 -0400
  Remove the screws in the side? There are screws in the side? Opps. I guess that is my punishment for not RTFM. I had...
• air vent repair
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 18:30 CDT
  ...There should be a set screw with a slot for tightening *and* a lock nut on the set screw. Tighten the set screw, tighten...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:27:10 -0500
  ...20:12 PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> Does anyone know the exact size of the curtain track screws? I was >> thinking that maybe...
• Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:57:36 -0500
  ...If you want to work it without tools, use brass or bronze round-head screw instead, cut down a washer and soft-solder or...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)...and how to fix them.. (cracked screw bosses, etc)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 12:46:49 EST
  ...virtually EVERY instrument cluster out there in vanagons now has cracked screw bosses where the speedo and tach screw into the plastic cluster housing...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:35:23 -0500
  ...i >>do this so it wont stick. >> >>then i clean the cracked screw bosses..and use black electrical tape, to >>build a "form" or...
• Re: Aux Battery Grounding
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 21:47:50 -0500
  I used one of the screws from the mouting bracket for the front table to attach my ground to. I found a metric machine...
• needed: source for *tiny* screws
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:16:14 -0500
  I'm missing most of the tiny screws that hold the aluminum curtain track in place on my westy. These look to be #2...
• 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Miller
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:53:15 EST
  ...One being the idle speed adjusting screw.Through the archives, someone had suggested turning the idle screw in to cut the idle surging out...
• Re: Rocker shaft and rocker wear question
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:46 -0400
  My four intake valve adjuster screws are a little pitted, so I am looking for replacements for those, but it is the shaft and...
• Re: Tightening Door Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:23:46 +0100
  ...Make sure you use a large Philips screwdriver as these screws can often be difficult to remove and you need to avoid damaging the...
• Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!javascript:doSend('composeForm');
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 14:25:56 -0700
  ...I ordered and received replacement > screws, but I surmise that the screw holes have gotten bigger and the new > screws will probably fall out...
• Re: Rear Heater core leaking (help)!
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Wade
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 06:37:03 -0700
  ...but a new bleeder screw might solve the leaking. I think the bleeder in the Raidiator is the same diameter screw and thread pitch...
• Loose screws
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 09:28:51 -0700
  ...I've noticed a few loose sheet metal screws/fasteners have either come loose or have at least lost their "purchase". Specifically, some interior...
• pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:08:34 -0700
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had screw in top and bottom. know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• Re: front westfalia sticker
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:22:10 -0700
  ...From what I've seen the > screw looks to be in between the "E" and "S" in "westfalia" with the center > horizontal bar of...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 21:57:03 -0400
  ...I have some screw drivers that are bent sort of like a alen wrench,so they can go in tight places. The whole in...
• Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 06:36:14 -0700
  ...I bought a new assembly, but I don't have the screws to screw in the headlight assembly. What size do I need? Thanks...
• Re: Vanagon side window latch removal
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Mon, 22 Mar 1999 15:23:46 -0700
  ...Anyway, once the screw is out, the outer housing comes off revealing two smaller screws. Remove those and you're done. Keep the screwdriver...
• Re: I ACCIDENTLY DELETED A REQUEST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:56:48 EDT
  roger. you're SCREWY :<P jk chris
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:51:19 -0700
  If you have the screw and spring out, try lifting the latch straight up off of the piece that is attached to the window...
• Re: Special Screwdriver Source
  Historical mailing list - James L. McGill
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 09:53:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...CARVER_JEFFREY} Found the special screwdriver that retains the screw, invaluable for CARVER_JEFFREY} the points screw. $6 I already have one, they're...
• Re: loose arm rests -- vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 16 Dec 2000 01:14:59 EST
  ...However, the VW dealer carries Phillips head screws for replacement. BenT San Francisco
• Re: Sliding side window catch is loose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:31:32 -0400
  Hello, to tighten the latch, you will need a screwdriver "bit".Maybe a long one. The access hole is out of sight on the...
• Re: headlight adjuster screw (86-91 rect lights)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:25:08 -0800
  ...before i place >another order ($16, incl s+h), has anyone found a napa (pep, checker, >etc.) stocked screw that fits? when i asked...
• Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:05:38 -0700
  ...I have the exterior cover, a metal plate with screw holes in it, a rubber gasket that matches the holes in the plate and...
• Re: Exhaust Screw back in place
  Historical mailing list
  1 Oct 1996 20:49:39 EDT
  ...Exhaust Screw back in place yeah, i borrowed a screwdriver. since all my tools are in my '77 westy that i just bought! ACK...
• Re: replacing the rear heater core...
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 01:23:11 -0500
  What about the white screw(87GL), is it a bleeding screw? Ben
• Re: loose sliding window locks
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 21:15:15 -0500
  ...The screw is up inside that hole. Once you remove the screw the latch should lift straight up to reaveal the two screws that...
• Initial tappet adjustment/valves
  Historical mailing list - Alex Justice
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:33:15 -0700
  ...I set the crankshaft at TDC for cyl #1 and adjusted the screws over those valves (turning the screw 1 full turn after it...
• Re: Extra screw syndrome (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 20:04:53 -0500
  I have all the extra screws! ALL OF THEM!!! You'll never get them from me! Ha! Ha! HA!! John R >We are all...
• ac duct sagging update
  Historical mailing list - Douglass Collins
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 05:56:27 -0800
  ...I found the recall had been installed but one of the screws was missing on one of the plates. The second screw came loose...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 10:50:35 -0700
  ...Todd Brian Doss wrote: > The stock clips work in conjunction with screws. The screws expand the barbs > on the plastic clips. If yours are...
• AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 10:58:36 -0500
  Anyone know the thread size for the rear (the one towards the rear of the vehicle) cap screw that holds the A/C to...
• Re: Fridge fan thermostat mounting screws
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:12:33 -0400
  The screw isn't critical, you can use anything close or modify the hole as needed. Try your local hardware store in the aisle...