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• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 21:45:42 EST
  ...I do not have an immediate solution on fitting them to an early lid which is essentially flat in that area. Interested parties should...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:55:53 -0500
  ...The ony fitting changes are for 134. Good Evening, Fred E-mail message Well, yeah. Personally I don't think there's any real...
• Front end help? 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 13:18:50 -0500
  ...In the Bentley, there's talk of spot welding and press-fitting new bushings, Haynes calls for a trip to VW. I'm figuring...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:34:50 -0400
  ...bungs in the vent openings so I can use brass flare fittings and I won't have to deal with those crappy plastic hose...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:34:38 -0400
  ...So I went to Wal-mart, and bought a charging kit > that came with a couple of cans of 134a, some conversion fittings and...
• Re: REAR HEATER Repair/By-pass advice
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:59:56 -0800
  ...I used brass fittings to plug both hoses off... two barbed by threaded fittings and two brass threaded caps.. used the original clamps to...
• Re: Looking for SD-510 A/C Compressor Part
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:20:07 -0500
  ...The head is the rear end of the >compressor where the fittings attach. The SD-508 has screw on fittings, >while the SD-510...
• Re: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:18:55 -0500
  ...when cleaned and painted black the fittings are surprisingly good looking. besides I removed my oil to water cooler they are prone to failure...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 23:52:48 -0400
  ...I checked the fittings, they are tight. I assume it needs to be replaced? See pic http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/skpnsf/media/IMG...
• Re: Custom Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:01:59 -0700
  ...It is all described at http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/VWcurtains/VWCurtains.html and there are pix of the fittings there, too: http://jones...
• Jet Hot coating for exhaust, or the equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:14:49 -0700
  ...I'd appreciate it. � I expect the process will include test-fitting the new system when it arrives before sending it off to be...
• Propex and getting gas tight fittings
  Historical mailing list - Edward Wiebe
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 11:33:33 -0700
  I recently decided to go for a Propex heater for my 1990 Wesfalia. I ordered it from Frank Condelli and got quick efficient service...
• Re: Locking engine hatch
  Historical mailing list - rqm1748
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 19:52:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I found a galvanized plumbing fitting and rubber washer that screwed together through/around hole. I attached a 3/4" chain to the engine...
• '84 Westfalia FS. GL w/ AC, 4 sp. Exc. Cond. $4600
  Historical mailing list - mnkb
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 09:38:21 +0000
  ...Excellent condition. $4600 All camping equipment is fully functional -AC/DC/propane 'fridge -sink (new pump) -stove (new propane tank fitting) -pop top canvas...
• Re: Outdoor Foldup table for Westy ?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 17:08:15 -0700
  ...They're available in places like K-Mart, Walmart, etc for ~$50 (probably cheaper than the plywood & fittings it would take to make one...
• Re: Coolant filter - Correction
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 21:41:49 -0800
  ...Price > filter base BAL CFB5000 25.00 > element BAL BW5136 8.54 > some brass fittings > some 3/8 id coolant hose > optional on/off...
• Re: whatever happened to Euro-American RV?????
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:15:52 -0800
  ...today, as I > needed some > skylights and the outer Westy camper fittings to finish a > couple of campers > I'm restoring, and their phone...
• Re: Restrictor on Auxillary Heater
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 21:16:28 EST
  ...uprated white plastic version and the flow restrictor from the inlet fitting of heater valve should be removed (omitted?). This comes from a Bentley...
• Re: Plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 29 Oct 2002 13:32:32 -0800
  ...There is no way to >clean the fittings to a degree that they won't come back. Replace both the >plugs and wires, and...
• Re: Massive oil leak at oil cooler/block interface - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:37:55 -0700
  ...One strategy is to cut off the molded > rubber coolant line transition fittings and replace with new. Then, the only > hardship which remains is...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 28 May 2004 12:29:12 -0400
  ...In the US, to legally use them you must first convert the vehicle to R134 oils and fittings and then you must properly label...
• Re: replaced tranny but no move. What next?
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:26:54 -0800
  ...mated up with the During reassembly there was no resistence to fitting the trans back on the engine, at least, none noticable. And as...
• Vanagon Power Steering Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:40:22 EST
  Folks, I am now able to offer, on an exchange basis only, the Vanagon Power Steering Hose with the banjo fitting from the pump...
• Speedo still noisy on cold mornings
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 3 Dec 2010 05:49:35 -0800
  ...Maybe that was a mistake? I also noticed the square end of the inner cable, inside that white clip fitting that snaps onto the...
• Re: Newbie Question Flood - Water Tank
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 23:08:42 -0500
  ...On the inside the studs are sender terminals for the water-level LEDs -- the hole at the bottom appears to be the outlet fitting...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 24 May 2011 10:52:06 -0700
  ...The waterboxer has plenty of places for a pan so it is >an easy one. > >You will need to change out the fitting where...
• AC Compressor SD-508 loose fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 09:40:42 -0400
  The pressure side line to my AC Compressor loosened up about 1 year after replacing. It was cooling fine, then as the connection vibrated...
• Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 8 Aug 2013 16:49:08 -0700
  ...Found another similar fitting. Grey PCV, same idea will stick out about 1", but should do as it has a proper sized donut. I...
• Re: Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:38:09 -0600
  ...My question is who makes the the > best fitting stainless ones and which vendors have them?? Thanks!! > Velma 82 na diesel westy >
• Re: Subie powered Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:46:35 +0000
  ...You can merge > like a real car! > A fully Westy is just not fitting in with our current life... The van > is in southern...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:33 -0700
  ...you want the best fitting diesel for your Vanagon? > > How about the complete drive-train from a 1.6TD Transporter? > > I just happen to...
• blown brake line
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:37:38 -0600
  ...Use the correct parts! On 13-Aug-09, at 2:34 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > You already know that compression fittings are not...
• 215/65/16 in clamshell?
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Sat, 10 Dec 2005 12:31:51 -0700
  ...Could those who have these size tires, and have tried fitting them in the clamshell, respond? fyi, I currently have the 27 x 8...
• Re: 85 van cooling lines
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 18:10:06 -0600 (MDT)
  ...similar > > dimensions/characteristics? Put in a hose? You can get compressions fittings which will allow you to splice in a new piece of pipe...
• EV, Still Looking, Lurking, & Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Matthew L. Dekker
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 23:39:09 -0700
  ...How much might this cost? I've heard horror stories about difficulties in retro fitting cruise control to bricks, but they are a different...
• Re: Rhein 15" Alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 16:37:06 EDT
  In a message dated 9/10/99 10:29:38 AM, tyg@OZ.NET wrote: <<I had some problems fitting the rear wheels on...
• Re: Vanagon Side Step
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 10:55:49 -0500
  ...is made for the T2 > busses that fits in the jack fittings in the the side > to help get in an out of the...
• Re: Westy LP fill valve Blues
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 08:07:52 -0700
  ...You will install a bleed valve in the hole where the little tube comes from the fitting on the tank that's about 8...
• New Coolant Pressure Bleeding Solution
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:02:06 -0500
  ...think they'll take 50 psi-- Take out the radiator bleeder fitting Hook the hose to the expansion tank overflow hose--( be sure to...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 17:03:00 -0800
  ...I have the part #'s for the high pressure hose fittings for the ps pump by the way. matthew
• Re: Letter of Conformity
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 23:11:26 EST
  ...included new > injectors, green plastic, and new injector hose, and bulkhead fitting. > I got the A/C fenderwasher recall too althought it had been...
• Re: A fuel line check is always prudent...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:17:25 EST
  ...clamps were all loose, and fuel was leaking out of the fittings. if i had not caught this (i back my van out of...
• Re: Oil tower hose source?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:02:43 -0400
  Measure diameter of the fittings and go to local auto parts store and get a foot of tubing with the right internal diameter. Also...
• Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:02:55 -0500
  ...I'm dealing with that very issue, in my case it does not appear to be the grommet but the platic "tee" fitting that...
• Vanagon exhaust diameter? + Custom exhaust fabrication questions.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:01:31 -0700
  ...What is the diameter of exhaust pipe on the Vanagon? Can anyone direct me to a quiet good sounding, good fitting after market muffler...
• Re: Link to seam rust fix
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Tue, 1 Jan 2008 18:02:35 +0000
  <Also the city water connector cracks at the fitting, leaks water down the wall and soaks the insulation. That's primarily what happened to...
• Re: vdo gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 14:17:33 -0800
  ...The one you want will lead to a fitting on the intake manifold system. The fitting will be before the intake runners split, but...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:58:56 -0700
  ...Basically, the fuel hose hose attaches to this fitting from both > sides; the fitting was put there at the factory to AID MANAUFACTURE of...
• Re: BFG Radial AT Spare Tire--fitting it in there
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 20:01:30 -0800
  ...11/98 -0600, you wrote: >>Derek, >> >>Do you have a problem fitting you spare tire in the stock position? > Mine >>is rubbing like hell...
• Re: Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:03:27 -0700
  ...Not long after that I was getting some wire fitting for where brother-in-law cut underground romex with a shovel, I noticed the...
• Re: camp stoves outside but connected
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Sep 2013 09:01:16 -0700
  There are quick disconnect propane fittings and hoses. I had one on a conversion van with an underchassis tank some time ago. I ran...
• Re: [Vwdiesel] Need help getting parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 12:09:55 -0700
  ...I have also considered fabricating the oil drain fitting by welding/drilling/tapping a regular oil pan, but I have the fortune of owning...
• Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences between years?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:11 -0700
  > not sure about the center rollers, they should be the same, I've never tried fitting older door on newer van. Thanks, Paul. I...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:03:16 -0400
  ...He stated the current 134a systems are not compatible with the new product, thus new fittings, vacuuming the system, new receiver/dryer, will need...
• Re: Who knows? lugs, thanks
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 08:46:17 -0700
  ...Using the wrong lug will cause a poor fitting until the wheel deforms to match the lug. The PO of my Syncro put Mercedes...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Oct 1998 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:55:09 +0100
  ...apparently the 5 cylinder >engine in the Audi GT (perhaps the Audi >80 >too?) had a "closer fitting" intake manifold >than the 5000/100...
• Re: Oh no I think this is the end ....
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:36:51 +1200
  ...Basical;ly these were great vehicles, let down by a bad engine and sopme tacky interior fittings. For info on engine-adaptor kits contact...
• Re: Parinoid Trip
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 30 May 2001 08:51:33 -0400
  ...my curiosity I adapted my compression tester > with a > few brass fittings to check my oil pressure and I see that I'm > idling...
• Re: reducing westy water faucet velocity
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 22:36:09 -0400
  ...the pump end so as to reduce > the pressure on all the fittings that are not in the tank. Thanks for > any > tips. > Edward >
• Re: How To: syncro fuel tank removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 15:53:53 -0400
  ...some hose and > fitting place in spokane has it! i just found it 5 minutes ago. whew. http://www.northern-robots.com/VWtoNapaHoses.html...