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Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:53:09 -0700
...Mark Tom Carchrae wrote: > > Also, as general advice find a screwdriver that fits the screws really > well. Philips head screws are such a bad...
Urgent part request
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:41:25 -0500
...When you take off your gas cap, you'll see three screws that hold on the metal thing you put the nozzle in. I...
Re: Speedometer Disassembly Question
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:23:49 -0500
...Disconnect battery, remove plastic hood, disconnect electrical connections and speedo cable, remove screws (4) holding cluster to dash, remove cluster and turn it around...
Re: broken gas pedal
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:08:54 -0500
...In that I usually work alone, I had no one to hold the nuts > to get the screws started so I used JB Quick...
stainless truss head screws for poptop
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 18 May 2005 22:14:08 -0700
...more details, ie: "Truss Head Screws are also knows as oven head or stove head screws, Truss Head Screws have the largest head diameter...
Re: Urgent part request
Historical mailing list - SStones
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:04:31 -0500
...When you take off >your gas cap, you'll see three screws that hold on the metal thing you >put the nozzle in. I...
Where get screw for front turn signal lens
Historical mailing list - =David-M=
Fri, 15 Dec 2000 19:08:24 -0500
...I bought a new one but cannot install it because one of the (metric?) self tapping mounting screws is bent. Does any one know...
Headlight adjuster parts needed
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Sat, 7 Sep 2002 21:59:05 -0600
Hey all, I need the white caps that snap into the headlight assembly, and then accept the round ball/head of the adjuster screws...
Battery Access Question
Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
Thu, 8 Apr 1999 13:56:43 -0700
...The plate is secured by two screws in front, and two in back. The screws in front were easily removed, but even though I...
Source For Screws For Pop Top Canvas Found
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:40:58 -0700
Thanks for all the great tips on finding stainless screws for the pop top canvas. There is a source for a complete kit from...
Instrument cluster screws
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 9 Jul 2006 01:24:08 -0500
Finally got my speedometer cable installed properly (more or less, maybe less) and wouldn't you believe I lost the four screws that hold...
'72 bus IGN SW
Historical mailing list
Thu, 08 Feb 1996 14:24:42 -0600
...I have dropped the steering column, found and unscrewed the little hidden 2 screws underneath the attaching screws, but cannot seem to dislodge the...
Re: broken gas pedal
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 11 May 2009 23:38:30 -0400
...In that I usually work alone, I had no one to hold the nuts > to get the screws started so I used JB Quick...
Shifter housing...
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 00:07:36 -0800
...I suspect most of it is empty, but I wanted to make sure it was OK to install screws on either side of the...
Fwd: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:29:23 -0500
...Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door To: John H. Lauterbach <john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> Cc: vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:48:52 -0400
Hey Mark, shouldn't a VW Brain know this answer? ;-) If the screws are really loose, using the punch method to remove the pin...
Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:31:38 -0400
...good deal, but home despot-lowes-ace-truvalue all have ss screws in any quantity for less... thor Ryan wrote: > Here's his store...
Re: calliper bleed screws
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:59:51 -0700
...calliper bleed screws At 7/28/2004 10:08 AM, Andrew Gies wrote: >Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking...
Re: Two emblems on back of Vanagon?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 16:33:05 -0400
...and below it two screws in the right position to hold another emblem vanagon emblems were never "screwed on" with screws. they were stuck...
Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 12:50:50 -0500
...Good looking product, came with all the snaps, has a zipper down the middle, but does not include the screws (6 x 5/8...
Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:31:53 EDT
...Then, 2 screws through the holes in the front of the tunnel into the roll cage in the ceiling secures the tunnel. The 2...
Re: westy speaker replacement
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:57:16 -0400
My 86 Wolfsburg weekender has no screws either. I've had that cabinet down a couple times to service AC components. It's no...
Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:07:23 -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...
Replacing various rusted screws/fasteners
Historical mailing list - Marco
Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:12:43 -0700
...I know I can order them online - but GW wanted $10 to ship a handful of screws and I'm sure I can find...
Re: calliper bleed screws
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 10:42:30 -0700
At 7/28/2004 10:08 AM, Andrew Gies wrote: >Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking >off when it...
Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Sun, 16 Jun 2002 23:29:20 -0500
...I guess in case you mess up, it'd be handy to have some replacement screws around. Messing up screws sure beats messing up...
Re: New Canvas Adventure
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:14:41 EST
...Then an aluminum strip with lots of screws to attach them to the metal roof. Perhaps they have a different way to attach them...
Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:31:02 -0800
I was told by the dealer that they improved the gasket and that the screws should also be changed out for longer ones at...
Poptop screws back to original paint WAS hair attack-
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:02:49 -0600
...I went to Lowes this > weekend and > bought stainless steel screws to replace all the rusted ones on > my'84 (and > even the ones...
westy mirror tightening
Historical mailing list - roch roch
Sat, 24 Jun 2000 14:17:18 PDT
...Is there a way to tighten mirror? I see 2 phillip screws but they look like they just mount mirror to door. Do I...
Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:41:56 -0700
...8 taillight screws,4 front turn signal screws,4 side marker screws,and 4 nice sets of screws/washers/lock nuts ,for the licence...
Re: Stuck Driver Seat
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 9 Apr 2021 23:04:42 +0200
And those screws are usually the problem. The seat´s sliding tracks are mounted to the seat´s cushion pan via 4 screws from...
Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 23 May 2007 05:49:35 EDT
...OEM screws are plain steel and just painted black.. Most are rusting a bit. American sized screws wont fit. The #12 is just a...
Re: Rusty Screws in Canada?
Historical mailing list - Pensioner
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:43:31 -0700
...There are many rusty screws in Canada that need replacing,and it seems that aome of them are loose. Yep. I agree as do...
Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 18:48:42 -0700
...I will send a set of these new stainless steel screws ot you if I > succeed in getting new screws made up. Roger > > --------------------------------- > Do...
Re: Rear side marker light nut?
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:16:15 -0800
...Needless to say, when I unscrewed the screws to replace them, the little pieces of wood fell down into the space behind the taillight...
Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:06:11 -0500
...AT final drive oil sump gasket? > The length of the screws in not the only thing VW changed. The replacement > screws have a larger...
Re: Cranks, won't start: FIXED
Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
Sun, 21 Nov 1999 07:26:03 -0500
...I put 3 sheet metal screws in the forward inside door post about 1/2" from the edge, one a few inches from the...
Re: leaking in the rain
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:17:39 +0000
...try reefing (as in tightening) the screws down, that hold the aluminum strip onto the van top, that pinches the canvas onto the van...
Re: AFM Data Update
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Sun, 3 Dec 2006 07:09:42 -0500
On Dec 2, 2006, at 10:58 PM, jon wrote: > 5) The "pot" board screws are a pain to take out, but I have...
attaching grab handles
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:24:12 -0900
...Does one need to tap a hole or are sheet-metal screws used? If sheet-metal screws are used, I would think that would...
Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:15:30 -0500
...The screws will not hold well, and will pull out. Next step, larger screws, repeat. -- David McNeely
Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:06:46 EDT
...the DPO of my van used loctite on the window crank screws, and i had to use a propane torch to remove them.... destroyed...
Westy middle seat track covers
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:32:48 -0500
...I'm also missing 4 of the original M8 screws. I made some temporaries by grinding the heads down on some M8 bolts. Does...
Re: map pocket repair
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:38:45 -0400
...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: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Tue, 8 Sep 2020 11:09:49 -0500
Gowesty warns to trim the top screws 5 mm, which I will do and rethread. Guess I will find out for sure when I...
Re: FS: SA 15" Alloys w/ Michelins UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Karl M.
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 16:53:07 -0500
...Not sure why he would have gone to all the trouble of notching two wheels, the drum retaining screws are totally unnecessary anyway. The...
calliper bleed screws
Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:08:39 -0500
Has anyone had experience with the front calliper bleeder screws breaking off when it came time to bleed the front brakes? Any tips on...
Re: Bleeder screws for brakes
Historical mailing list - kfilc
Thu, 25 Dec 2003 20:28:42 -0000
...Bleeder screws for brakes > I have rounded off my brake bleeder valves. > Where do I get new ones? > > Are they VW dealer only? > > These...
Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 18 May 2005 09:57:11 -0600
"The mattress is very easy to remove and replace, just four screws for the fold out and snaps for the mattress portion at the...
Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 29 May 2014 01:43:50 -0400
...These screws are not that critical and they drill out fairly easy. 7mm screws can be used if needed although I like to use...
how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
Historical mailing list
Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:56:50 EST
nearly all vanagon instument clusters are going to have some of the screw bosses cracked where the speedometer or tach screws into the back...
Re: Fridge won't come out...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:49:29 -0800
You may have pulled the wrong 2 screws on the left side. The correct ones inside the left cabinet are recessed in deep holes...
removing lower grill
Historical mailing list - John McLean
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 10:30:29 -0800
Yesterday I removed the 5 screws on the lower grill and attempted to remove it in order to try to pinpoint thr source of...
FW: Carpet Screws
Historical mailing list - gcarcher
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 18:55:33 -0700
...We previously had some very well made carpet mats for the front areas that attached to the original carpet with special plastic screws that...
Re: Front door speakers - Westy vs. Pass van?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 Oct 1996 06:55:47 +0000
...Pass van? > Can you see the screws from the outside, and where is the "VW" logo on the > speakers? It's just that I...
Friday Humour
Historical mailing list - George Jannini
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:29:55 -0500
...As with the US, previously this car's panel would be held on with three screws. Additionally, these screws would be flathead style and...
Re: door panel pain
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 09:05:12 -0500
...screws with >the little formed chrome washers. >> > >On page 1234 of a book entitled "Everything Has a Name", I found this: >Chrome screws with...
Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:25:21 -0700
...cluster fits into.) Remove (4) #3 Phillips screws from ends of dash Remove (5) #2 Phillips screws from front of dash Remove dash Did...
Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
Historical mailing list - Ed Gould
Mon, 15 Apr 1996 23:06:21 -0400 (EDT)
...pump, small two stroke engine, a 25mph speed limit sign, 2 by 4 scraps and a bunch of drywall screws. The drywall screws worked...