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• Re: Towing with an '89 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 21:07:31 -0700
  ...a separate bulb (and circuit) for each of these > functions so I'm stuck with the problem of fitting three circuits into two > circuits.
• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 23:22:08 EST
  ...me and if you look closely you can see the brass fittings he tapped into the floor for the jumpseat feet nibs to rest...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:38:13 EST
  ...received many answers to the question of the ronal r9's fitting on > one of my cars. It seems that all of the answers...
• Re: Smart Car / Vanagon combo pack?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, www.vwrack.com
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:47:00 -0600
  ...There are several companies fitting Smarts with the Suzuki GSXR motorcycle engine. 180 hp, 13,000 rpm redline. I guess us vanagon owners are...
• Re: Main battery tight fit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:43:32 -0600
  ...it out, I'm considering replacing it.> > Is there a better fitting (ie slightly smaller front to back) battery that you can recommend?> I...
• Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:32:29 -0700
  ...In the middle of a clutch job.. :( ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com...
• PIMAX WINDOW REGULATOR
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:14:53 -0800
  ...it to the stock regulator it was not even close to fitting. The end with the motor on it would have to be bent...
• Re: Trip Report and some Lucky misfortunes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:10:02 -0500
  ...What did you replace that peice with? Did you use a new plastic fitting or did you guys use something else? Let me know...
• Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:43:01 -0400
  ...I didn't disconnect these > from the > tank itself, but from the next fitting up the line. This is one > little > section I didn...
• Re: Slider door (early version) outer handle getting loose
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Jun 2014 08:27:12 -0700
  ...I made my version quite close fitting so that it would provide better outboard support. It was a little tedious to get a good...
• Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge installation in a 1990 2.1L....Need Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:39:24 +0000
  ...my 1990...I bought the gauge and a <DIV></DIV>T-fitting along with a 10mm screw-in sender from the <DIV></DIV>same...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 May 2011 18:33:22 -0700
  ...received my Autometer oil temp senders and tried one in a >> > fitting. They are 1/8'' NPT threads and "finger tight" is only about...
• Re: Gray (grey) water bladder?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:31:38 -0500
  ...This could be a separate fitting, or it could be as simple as using, say, a 1.5" ID fitting for the inlet but...
• Re: PN question ("step down" hose from pump to filter)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:02:19 -0700
  ...The 0450 905 030 has 8mm push-on fittings fore and aft, so no adaptor should be needed. However....certain models of Vanagons from...
• Re: Replacing A/C compressor 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 09:02:41 EDT
  ...Before you go, > remove the cover over the A/C relays and high side > fitting in the rear closet. > > Once you find out where...
• Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:03:41 -0400
  ...Are all ball joints created equally? Do any come with grease fittings? I'm planning to remove the A-arms and take them to...
• Re: funny note
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:43:23 -0800
  ...ed- 91DoKa, fitting just right
• Re: Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:00:30 -0600
  ...GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > My question is who makes the the > best fitting stainless ones and which vendors have them?? > > Can only talk about what...
• Re: I need info on Audi 5 Cylinder motors
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 19:08:26 +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...
• Moon Hubcaps on a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
  Sat, 29 Jul 2000 12:52:06 -0700
  ...But just to double confirm, does anyone have any personal experience fitting the older Moon-type chrome Hubcaps on a Syncro? I have the...
• Re: Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 11:54:21 -0700
  ...in, and >don't recall the cut off dates for door fittings. > >HELP !! > >Thanks, > > ______________ > |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ > | | | | >||-(())----(())-| > > >Terry >74 Campmobile (Clementine) >85 GL >86 BMW 325 ES...
• Re: Inner CV boot replacement on an '81
  Historical mailing list - Chris brown
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 17:21:28 EST
  ...The joints were extremely tight-fitting onto the axle shafts and I had a hell of a time removing them with the axles in...
• Re: engine swaps... VR6
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 21:02:22 +1300
  ...as will have to be done with my EG33, as MSDS and Claer refused to sell me a G50-fitting kit... -- Regards Andrew
• Re: Replacement Carpet - OEM?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:30:36 -0500
  ...Are any replacement carpet sets as well-fitting? > > Is there anything considered an "OEM" replacement? I've never seen a true molded replacement. The...
• Re: Ronal R9 ET35
  Historical mailing list - mario m
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:17:04 -0800
  I have received many answers to the question of the ronal r9's fitting on one of my cars. It seems that all of...
• Re: 87 still not starting, need fuel pump advice
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:36:02 -0700
  ...David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p...
• Re: Anyone install a Generator?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:03:09 -0600
  ...they vibrate like crazy, so check fuel hoses, fittings, carb fittings, after during and before each use. have an extinguisher handy whenever using a...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:56:28 -0500
  ...The fun part is that > in order to repair this properly you are going to need some new line, > fittings and a bubble flaring...
• More stuff for sale. Gas and Diesel. New and used.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:13:24 -0400
  Brand new VW stuff at bargain prices! (also Diesel) 1/ Coolant fittings: The pesky plastic fittings on the block that tend to crack. Fits...
• Fuel lines changed - thanks Ben!
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:01:40 +0000
  ...I replaced the plastic fitting in the fire wall with a really thick grommet, but note that Van Cafe has these plastic fittings for...
• Re: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:18:20 -0400
  ...On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > I'd just put a t-fitting with the...
• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:19:34 -0700
  yup, I noticed that in my '82 westy, but the cabinet is so useful to us I will keep it, I don't find...
• lady needs help fitting bra ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Mar 96 18:34:01 CST
  anybody want to help?? ========================================================================= Date: Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: DTFK03C@prodigy.com (Gina Reed) Subject: Covercraft Vanagon Mask......help! If...
• Re: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Adrian Oxbrow Water Cooled
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 16:10:20 -0400
  ...Yakima fittings on the racks were 2 "kayak" shaped bowls on the front rack. 2 x Bungee cords to hold the rear of the...
• Auxiliary burner and lantern using LPG
  Historical mailing list - Y Tada
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 11:25:06 +0900
  tada_y 98/04/06 11:25 Hi folks, From the idea of adding a T fitting under the sink to use LPG for...
• Re: another hatch strut victim
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 08:11:50 -0500
  ...btw, that's a very long, but > very fitting name - "the thing that hurts when the worn struts allow it > to drop on your...
• coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 20:28:10 -0600
  ...the passenger side in front of the engine at the T fitting that sends coolant from the engine up to the rear heater and...
• Re: Radiator hoses in air cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:48:55 -0500
  ...I traced the hoses back to the engine compartment > where the have fittings that are taped over with electrical tape. What is > going on...
• Naming your VW.
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Richmond
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 09:41:33 EST
  ...to the Westy I would like to give it a more fitting name. Thanks in advance for all responses to this very trying matter...
• Re: Fuel Tank Fitting _ HELP!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:29:10 EST
  I have these new for $30 (in stock). They tend to get brittle with age and break. Let me know. I also sell a...
• Re-plumbing the heater cores
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:25:53 -0500
  ...I could eliminate both "T" fittings at the rear heater core, the control valve for the rear heater and all the associated connection points...
• Re: what's under the tunnel
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 21:37:38 +1100
  ...air space, that is unless he decides to use some 4 inch set screws to fasten the fitting he is thinking of. Ray Hunnam
• Re: Steering play on '88? - solved
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:18:16 -0400
  ...Are these supposed to be lubed somehow? There's no grease fitting. > > You can get the U-joint for a driveshaft for a Mazda...
• Automatic Transmission Coolant Hose
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 10:46:11 -0700
  ...Am I asking for trouble thinking that I could splice an appropriately sized brass or plastic tee fitting into a MT hose and save...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 20:44:13 -0400
  ...Under pressure, > it actually tightens around the barbs on the fitting. If using a regular > hose and clamps
• Re: ATE Brake Calipers, NEW $99
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:39:42 -0800
  ...has used them so I've never > had > any direct experience fitting them myself. In fact we rarely even get an > order for them...
• Re: Looking for VW-to-NAPA hose link
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:16:23 -0700
  ...What I found is that a hose has to fit snugly (i.e., needs to be forced onto the fitting) before the clamp is...
• Re: Hazet tool kit??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:13:57 -0400
  ...across a "HAZET > Tourist Tool Kit" This is circular as in fitting inside the spare > wheel and contains several tools. Suggestions are that it...
• Re: grey water tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Wed, 24 May 2006 01:05:12 -0700
  ...What about the inlet/outlet fittings? A clean-out? Assuming the tank is mounted between the frame rails on the passenger side, it would...
• Clarify On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:05:30 -0400
  ...You could make up a > > hose, put a quick release fitting at each appliance and on your > vehicle tank > > and go that route. You...
• Re: Was: Exhausted, but quite...finally! Now Dremel!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:48:03 -0500
  ...More time lost... >> >>Starting about 2:30, I proceeded to cut the bolts holding the Y-fitting to >>the headers, the J-pipe to...
• Diesel injector leak, Was: sniveling lurker no more!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 15:01:05 -0500
  ...2/ Someone cracked the fitting when trying to blled the fuel system. Didn't get it back on correctly. Loosen the nut, carefully seat...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:04:56 -0700
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? >I have done it as well. > I used Earl's lines, AN fittings, changed the fuel pressure reg to an...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:07:30 -0400
  ...Your old fittings on either end will be reused. Your new hose will be a barrier hose, as that's all that is available...
• Re: Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:06:46 -0400
  ...The writing on them is in GERMAN and fitting instructions are in > English. The box nor writing says what vehicle or engine they are...
• How to fit a radio in the dash.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:36:51 -0400
  Hi everyone, It seems as though some people are having problems fitting radios in their dashes. I ran into the same problem when installing...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:09:49 -0700
  ...a leak in a rubber line, but I would check > the fittings first. > > Another source of a leak is the seal behind the compressor...
• Re: oil filler tube top nut
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:29:10 -0600
  ...Use an articulated or maybe better described as a U joint fitting for your 3/8 drive and a short extension. This worked fine...
• Re: brake hoses interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 03:29:26 -0500
  ...Are they the same length? And more > importantly do they have the same fittings on the end. I know they are > different part #s...
• trouble fitting new Gowesty LP tank
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:21:27 -0400
  Just purchased a new GOWESTY propane tank but am having trouble mounting it onto the studs. The old one came right out with no...