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• Steering shaft U joint replacement ?
  Historical mailing list - David Hayward
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:52:10 -0700
  ...Has anyone had any experience with removing the shaft and perhaps press fitting a new (they're small !) U joint back in ? I was...
• Re: Can I Reach Fuel Level Sender?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:52:15 -0700
  ...slides into the new filler gasket ? or 1b) did you put the gromets/filler gasket on the fittings then set those into the tank ?
• Re: 84 Vanagon Bursting Coolant Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:02:27 -0400
  ...a short piece of fuel hose, and a couple of brass fittings and hose clamps to hook everything together. P-mail me and I...
• Need help from L.P. gas hose guys - anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:42:52 -0700
  ...I'm thinking that the McMaster connector P/N 50635K514 would do the job? It is described as Brass 45 Degree Flared Tube Fitting...
• Re: Vanagon in US fashion magazine
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:38:04 -0700
  ...com/ohnotheydidnt/14444002.html#cutid2 > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search > http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr...
• Re: extend-a-stay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 19:17:57 -0500
  ...The metal guard that protects the tank has a hole almost directly under this fitting. I had to inlarge this hole to make it...
• Re: Fitting dual tanks (propane)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:14:42 -0700
  On 7/25/08, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > I have aquired a second Westy Propane tank and am considering adding it to...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 22:51:44 -0500
  ...fitment; until > the earlyish 80s almost all cars had either this fitting, or in > limited numbers of models, large rectangular generic (generally > British cars...
• Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:41:08 -0800
  ...The fitting of the pressure line is compromised - and to remedy you need to remove the hose - take it to� a local hydraulic fitting...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Aug 2008 08:46:26 -0400
  ...As for the need for Brass wrenches, all approved propane fittings are brass, copper, plated, or something to keep them from sparking. The Brass...
• Re: Pressure Bleeding the Clutch slave/master
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 23 May 2005 17:08:36 -0700
  I used a small compressor dialed down to 15psi and a spare reservoir cap with an assortment of fittings to attach a standard air...
• Re: Tire Choice Question - Garage Height
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:55:59 -0400
  ...I'm not even all that close to fitting into the garage.... I somewhat just assumed that i had a short garage or people...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:20:08 -0700
  ...dylan friedman > I have done it as well. > I used Earl's lines, AN fittings, changed the fuel pressure reg to an adjustable > one...
• Dropping the fuel tank (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Wed, 3 May 2000 15:59:42 -0700
  ...I had my heart in my mouth as I was prying them down off their fittings. It seems to be somewhat glued in there...
• Re: Bottom-filling water tank
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:33:12 -0500
  ...cap with a new fitting Frankensteined out of a bunch of plumbing parts: > a 1-3/8'' PVC fitting -- needs a bunch of PTFE...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:26:47 +1200
  ...I also drove my 89 diesel Corolla van for a few months after installing a powered rack (and lines and reservoir) and before fitting...
• Re: . Tires done now on to shocks
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 6 Jan 2019 08:13:27 -0800
  The Astro shocks are usually listed as fitting Vanagon SYNCRO, since Syncros use longer rear shocks than 2wd Vanagons. Someone probably didn't read...
• Re: Friday mod discussion - language
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:17:12 -0400
  ...But I won't be offended if we let rule lapse and people choose colorful words in fitting places. But I know some who...
• Re: P-Trap hose length
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:30:12 -0600
  ...It was the original floor fitting and the flanges for the screws were cracking. My P-trap was fine, but the flex hose was...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  97-07-22 15:23:57 EDT
  ...Is this possible (the van is a 84) ? Are the fittings the same for the normal seat and the puul-out seat ? Has anyone...
• Re: Fw: IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel) Chap 2. "The first tankful"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:23:30 -0400
  ...Any tips for us gas-guzzlers retro-fitting a diesel INTO our boxes? Cheers, <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director of Catalog Design...
• Re: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:14:23 -0800
  ...Quick and dirty works for me! Wolfvan88@aol.com wrote: > > To make the sears gauge work without cutting off the Schraeder fitting > is to...
• Re: propane leak?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 May 2001 15:33:14 -0400
  ...290, about $25 with weather covers and excess-flow-preventing POL fitting, available from RV dealers and LP houses. The new one is a...
• Re: Vegemite, Propane filling, Mosquito nets
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 16:09:14 -0700
  ...All the places we've had propane filled had the proper fittings for the vanagon westy. Possibly they use different equipment in Canada? Harald...
• Re: Pulling a BA6, was: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 05:35:42 EST
  ...over the tranny, the tiny fuel pump, coil, T fuel line fitting, all the switches under the dash, etc, etc...(its all in the...
• Re: VDO Transmission PRESSURE gauge...anyone used one on a 2.1L AT???
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:27:56 -0400
  ...Depending on the width of the sending unit, you may need some additional fittings to give it some room. The tap is right next...
• Re: Tire Question / low profile tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 23 Sep 2004 10:57:59 -0400
  ...When they fitting larger rims, and lower profile rubber, they stayed very close to stock rolling diameter. They found however, an 11 HP loss...
• Washing Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Amato
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:56:43 -0500
  ...The pressure tester from Autozone didn't work because of the fitting. My mechanic offered to pressure test it again but since it wasn...
• Re: Fuel Hose clamp dia?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:07:26 EDT
  ...I found both sizes to work, only the larger will slide over the bulge in the hose caused by the barb on the fitting...
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:41:28 -0700
  ...I'm not >even all that close to fitting into the garage.... >I somewhat just assumed that i had a short garage or people...
• Re: � � � Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 21:05:23 EDT
  ...I also ha replaced the headliner with veneer wood paneling, so a small amount of custom fitting was required because of the non-compressable...
• Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Wed, 23 May 2007 08:39:33 -0700
  ...tighten the damn thing? I don't see any way of fitting a Phillips head in there? Special Snap-On mucho dinero tool or...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:30:47 -0500
  ...I'd rather spend the money on some proper fitting wheels. -Mark K On Dec 19, 2008, at 12:32 PM, John C... wrote...
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:13:58 -0700
  ...Stored > underneath the cooktop and attached is a 10-12 foot LP gas hose with a > quick-connect fitting. The propane tank (which is...
• Re: Solar panel cable, Routing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:03:26 -0700
  When I did solar for my Alaskan camper, I made it removable and used boat fittings. Small plugs, 2-prong, about the size of...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:12:23 -0400
  ...Replaced Fuel Lines > I hope you got rid of the notorious firewall fitting Kevin. > > no need for that part on the van at all...
• Re: Procedure on my 85 Westy tank reseal
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:04:08 -0700
  ...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: rear heater hose diameter
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 01:23:35 PDT
  ...is that has the T fitting to go to the rear >heater? > > I want to eliminate the T fittings all together and just put...
• Re: flashing oil light won't go off
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:47:03 -0700
  ...I took out a screw driver and > tightened the fitting around the hose and then added 3 quarts of oil > to bring the oil...
• Re: OIL PRESSURE LIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 Oct 2015 05:08:37 -0400
  ...sells at kit for that, > so does TenCentLife on the samba ....fitting, a metal line, etc.. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW...
• Re: Looking for an arm rest repair procedure
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:35:17 -0700
  ...Just make sure they don't put welding to any place where it would interfere with the fitting of the armrest or to the...
• Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:01:38 -0400
  ...Where you run into problems is the depth - you will find most new units will be listed as a non-fitting unit because of...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Bowman
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:05:31 -0500
  ...a brief overview of this job) and we also eliminated the fitting. We bought a grommet for the hole and ran the new fuel...
• Re: Brake line Flare Nut Threads + Antiseize Ok?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:31:28 -0700
  ...grease around the top of the opening after tightening up the fitting to keep moisture out. On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 1:54...
• Upright engine in late model bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 19:54:51 -0400
  ...Would it fit into the '72 bus ? It seems that retro fitting the less expensive-to-repair type 1 motor into the bus rather...
• Re: WTB: Transmission from 80-82 Aircooled Vanagon-reply
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Sun, 17 May 1998 17:50:18 EDT
  ...You're going to spend a lot of time and money fitting a TDI into your Van so why would you want to risk...
• Re: Bleeding Cooling system per Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 15:28:14 -0500
  ...open bleeder valve at front of engine compartment (on black plastic fitting >>with 4 large radiator hoses connecting to it.) That sounds like the...
• transmission fill plug
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 14:42:57 -0600
  ...It is an allen wrench fitting and is pretty big (but I don't know exactly how big because I don't have an...
• Wheels & spacers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 22:19:44 +1200
  Hansen Motorsport, German manufacturer of kits for fitting Porsche brakes to T3s, also sells wheels (felgen) and wheel-spacers (distanzsceiben). Unfortunately their website <www...
• 83.5 Westfalia questions
  Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:29:18 -0800
  ...1 is for city (hose fitting), the other is for the onboard storage tank? Does anyone know the tank capacity? 2) There is a...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:17:25 -0800
  I've never owned a non-Westy Vanagon, but the littl (if any) noise from a properley fitting pop-top is way overshadowed by...
• Re: fresh water cap
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 07:39:44 -0600
  ...had fixed his by > effectively "potting" it inside a larger PVC fitting. I've not > done it, but > it seems that if the threads...
• Re: plastic coolant pipe diameter?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 02:12:15 EST
  ...repair, but I do know that whenever a joint in plastic tubing is made with a compression fitting a metal bushing is required. George
• Re: Letter of Conformity
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Feb 2005 23:13:58 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...
• Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:55:37 -0800
  ...check, This hose slides over the bleeder screw/ hose barb tee fitting in the fuel line. It's located near the distributor base, Anyway...
• Re: Vanagon Fuel Tank - Repair time
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:14 +0000
  ...also possible that the crossover pipe (or it's hard plastic > fittings) has cracked or the small rubber vent hoses which connect to > the...
• 1.9L '85 - Water in gas tank - Problem SOLVED!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:27:57 -0400
  ...the expansion tank on the passenger side had a problem - the fitting on the top of the tank had separated - I am quite confident...
• Re: 2.1 L Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 19 May 2011 14:38:04 -0700
  ...I've had many a Wasserleak mis-diagnosed >as headleakitis when it was nothing more than a slit hose or cracked >fitting. The small...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:49:39 -0400
  ...I tried it on my new tank with new regulator in the parking lot for a fitting test. It made everything too long, even...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:29:35 -0800
  ...See where the gas line comes into the engine compartment through the firewall? That fitting is plastic if it's stock, old plastic at...