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Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Sat, 28 Aug 2004 10:25:34 -0400
...I *knew* this would be a good friday topic. :-) At 11:40 PM 8/27/2004 -0700, LOREN BUSCH wrote: >RE Transparent Duct Tape...
Re: tape gum remover?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:43:19 -0800
...tape gum remover? >I took it off yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape gunk >all over my...
Re: Friday: Joel Walker Inspired Rhyme
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 01:02:22 -0500
...And if duct tape you choose, Then the Fates you must schmooze And be hopeful they like you a lot. For the Things-that...
missing grill blockoffs
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Mon, 1 Aug 94 12:00:59 EDT
...which case you want to cover the fresh air duct with black duct tape cause the seal around the fresh air on-off door...
heater duct repair questions
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Dec 1995 10:08:38 -0800 (PST)
...it was covered in an old bleach bottle and duct tape. my question is assuming i can clean up the little bits of rust...
Re: wasserboxer cold weather prep
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Sep 95 14:26:23 PDT
...The engine was running cold so I used Duct Tape to cover seven of the nine holes in the grilles at the air intakes...
Re: Things to put under the driver's seat, 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 11 Aug 2004 09:12:32 -0600
...nitrile gloves, spare > bulbs and fan belt, small roll of quality duct tape etc > So . . . to what other uses have Westy owners used that...
[EDIT] OT: Tape recommendation [NVC]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:31:28 -0800
...I want to use tape, but I don't want to use duct tape because I don't need any adhesive residue stuck to...
Finding Air leaks was Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 25 Dec 1999 13:06:06 -0800
...These > > are the ducts that supply fresh air to the outer dash vents. Tighten the > > ducts and secure the connections with duct tape (what...
Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:35:22 -0500
...Duct, tape, baling wire, super glue, etc. anything to get to the end result, in a haphazard, quick way. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85...
Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 21:04:20 -0700
Riiiiiiiiight -- he says as he reaches for the bailing wire and duct tape. c At 10:24 PM 6/15/01 -0500, Terry Kay...
Re: Tuning question--long, sorry!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 15:34:21 -0500
...I duct taped one to my expantion tank opening to see if I was getting any CO in my exhaust. I cut open a...
Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:31:20 -0500
...If you stretch it tight/put slats across > the opening every couple of feet & duct tape it down tightly, I don't think > it...
Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:33:57 EST
In a message dated 11/9/05 8:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, ctonline@webtv.net writes: > > Duct Tape and a sheet of...
passenger side power window problem
Historical mailing list - Francis Bouchard
Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:20:47 -0500
...WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the...
Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:38:14 -0800
...BUT, the only way I had to attach them was Duct Tape and in the heat of the Sun the tape went gooey and...
Essential Tools
Historical mailing list - Dan Brustein
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:19:33 -0400
...to have for basic maintenance and emergency repair (I already have duct tape covered! :-) ? Okay.. so it was *two* simple questions. --=Dan '84 Westy
Roof Vent Fan Recommendations?
Historical mailing list - Mike D.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 09:21:01 -0700
...a 12v computer fan and rigging up something with plywood and duct tape, but then again maybe there is an easier/nicer solution? I...
Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:41:58 EST
...Lots of mass in that new roll > of tape. A super big gulp fits just right, in the center hole. Wont tip. > Always within...
Re: Can anyone identify this plug?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:14:52 -0700
...Just need a steering wheel that doesn't fall off.... > > Bryan Duct tape. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com...
Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:38:03 EST
...Standard Time, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > How about a poly tarp & duct tape! > > Tom-no sense in making this more complicated than you need...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input - correction -> X-treme tape
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:16:09 -0700
Folks, Help Duct Tape Needs a Friend. Since Fred tipped us to this, I have been searching High & Low. He got his at Canadian...
Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 14:00:10 -0700
...Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom sections together! Mark in AK (the state with the...
Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
Historical mailing list - Tim
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 21:12:36 -0400
...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:58:36 -0400
...all bailing wire >- any and all duct tape >- any and all electrical tape >- any 8-track tapes > >:) happy fried-egg two awl. Speaking of...
Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:24:08 -0700
...Oh, and hide the duct tape...unless you're trolling for Larry the Cable Guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that. :) A...
Re: re What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 00:03:12 -0700
...annnd usually is duct tape and bailing wire.. not > usually a jack not usually a spare not usually a dist cap annnnnnd you > know...
Radio Speakers
Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
Sat, 25 Sep 1999 01:13:30 EDT
Not as cool as pulling motors and repairing trannies with duct tape but.....does anyone have a clue in regards to speaker wires? I...
Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Fri, 9 Jan 2004 21:10:49 EST
...if > necessary, and repaint trick. > Why dont you just wrap them with duct tape ? It will probably last longer than your suggestion ;-) Steve Cotsford
Re: Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:14:55 -0800
...Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial Anyone else see the POS tin top on the new Bud commercial? I especially like the duct tape on the...
Re: Vanagon List Profiled In Washington Post Today
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:11:57 EDT
...writes: << just busting up.. >> No, you want look at Stan's duct tape posting for that. BenT <my apologies to the ladies on the...
Friday question: What tools do you carry?
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 06:20:43 -0800
...What I would like to know is what tools would be the minimum to bring along as well? Duct tape, WD-40, big hammer...
Re: heater controls
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 7 Jun 2004 19:00:50 -0700
...You can tape them over with duct tape if you like, the foam rubber makes it easier to remove and re-install. TJ Hannink...
Vanagon Tool Box
Historical mailing list - Frank
Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:07:13 -0500
...Apart from screwdrivers, pliers and duct tape, what are some handy tools/items I should have on hand in case of emergency? Frank
CANVAS
Historical mailing list - patrick
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 21:05:36 -0600
...I used the trusty standby duct tape to prevent it from spreading but it looks like hell. I would also take suggestions on cleaning...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:01:12 -0400
...what the world needs now, is clear duct tape! At 02:32 PM 8/27/2004 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote: >And with the recent...
Re: wind noise and airflow through floor duct
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Wed, 10 Oct 2001 06:50:43 -0400
Remove the front grill and put duct tape or other tape, etc., over the air intakes. You will see them Adam P 81 westy...
Re: center console on ebay
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:49:59 -0400
...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > I use a roll of duct tape on the floor that I always have at hand. It will...
Re: Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:14:59 -0400
...Westy. >Recommendations on the best material to patch this? (white rack on white van) Depending on your inclinations, Fiberglas or Duct tape. Yours, David
Re: Alarm - Remote lock - Etc.
Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:05:58 EST
...d be surpassed to know what a difference a 2-liter soda bottle, some toilet paper, and a roll of duct tape make. --Paul--
Re: AC ducting for Westie
Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:35:37 EDT
...I always wanted to use that "duct" tape properly. > Actually I considered doing what you suggested, so the fresh air outlets would actually be...
Re: mice
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 3 Sep 2004 14:17:54 -0600
...When you get a mouse on the duct tape, please torture it until you get a confession of where/ how--and then post it...
Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:37:18 EST
...Standard Time, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > How about a poly tarp & duct tape! > > Tom-no sense in making this more complicated than you need...
Re: Idle stabilizer control
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:52:57 -0400
...I was thinking weather resistant duct tape. It's really difficult to manipulate the tape in that confined space though. A big blob of...
Re: Low Cost Inverter
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:04:13 -0800
...Overkill, but I put a layer of duct tape on it. Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http...
fuse for fuel injection components
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 23:15:55 EST
...I spliced it to the red wire inside the relay box and secured the fuse holder inside the relay box with a duct tape...
Re: Oxy solv
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 19:07:02 EDT
...would but when I went to the store to get more duct tape they said some guy in Texas had bought the entire world...
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Feb 2006 21:20:17 EST
In a message dated 2/11/06 12:26:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, starwagen@GMAIL.COM writes: > When looking at a Syncro Westy...
Re: clearance : many assorted Vanagon parts
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Sun, 18 Jul 2004 11:01:43 -0600
...As for the duct tape behind the grill, are you sure you're not thinking of the grill on the face of the door...
Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 21:47:37 EST
I just found a sears credit card (old school short and long) when I pulled the rear heater out! Any one know Linda F...
Re: COLD air vents!
Historical mailing list - Carol Premack
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 02:23:08 -0600
A quick fix is to remove the upper grill, cover the main air intake with cardboard and plenty of duct tape. (Note to all...
Re: leaky air vents
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 7 Mar 2005 13:07:14 -0800
...duct cover, round foam rubber plugs for the outside defroster vents and rectangular foam rubber pieces and tape for the center defroster ducts. Cut...
Re: [vanagon] Re: [Vanagon-Westfalia] Removing the Westy Top and Installing a...
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 9 Nov 2005 21:58:24 -0700
...In a message dated 11/9/05 8:53:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, ctonline@webtv.net writes: > > Duct Tape and a sheet of...
Re: Blaine - Not to be confused with Blaine
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Jul 1997 15:02:00 -0600
...And he's repaired automotive stuff with duct tape, but not to my knowledge with gum. Just thought I'd clear all that up...
Re: Friday's known Vanagon problems
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:15:54 -0500
...what the world needs now, is clear duct tape! > > At 02:32 PM 8/27/2004 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote: > >And with the recent...
Re: US Plastic was
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 9 Aug 2012 08:57:54 -0600
...I hedged that "dainty" distinction by backing the flat surfaces with duct tape and these have proven, if not robust, serviceable. Also, inserting dividers...
Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
Historical mailing list - Stuart
Sun, 30 Apr 2000 17:41:26 -0700
...Cover the sole plate of the saw with duct tape to prevent marring the top. Drill a starting hole inside the area you are...
Re: repost: anyone taken a power mirror appart and back again?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 3 Oct 2001 13:56:28 EDT
...I was thinking about some kind of epoxy but was reluctant to do something ireversible, but the good ol' duct tape method should give...
Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:59:58 -0700
...but he sure as hell knows how to wrap a package- did you know you get a free roll of used duct tape with...
Skylight Mosquito Net
Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
Fri, 22 Mar 2002 21:35:55 -0600
Folks, I made a skylight bug screen today, using a 12"x18" piece of no-see-um, three velcro strips and some duct tape...