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• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:23:42 -0500
  ...to start things off: > > - Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside > - High output taillight bulbs > - Oversized wiper blades > > What are yours? > Chris >
• Re: Faulty wiper "parking"
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 09:52:17 -0800
  ...11:22 AM 1/27/97 -0600, Laurie Loeb wrote: > >My wiper blades "park" in random positions after turning them off. > >Replacing the motor...
• Fryedaye Phoolishness ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 17 Dec 1999 21:43:56 -0600
  ...The only other sound I hear Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. His bus is lovely, clean and bright, A pleasing note of all...
• Re: Wax on poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 23:46:43 -0500
  ...PS--- I wouldn't use lacquer thinner on your wiper blades---- ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- 74 Campmobile- (Clementine) 85 GL- (Delilah) 86 BMW 325 ES- (Eva) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "In...
• Re: turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:35:35 -0700
  ...Thoughts? a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:27:13 -0700
  ...Generally speaking, I get satisfactory performance driving around town with a good set of blades, but the ones I have are not that good...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:40 -0700
  ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I'll second that recommendation. > Get good quality blades and add an inch to the driver side. > > And then buy a...
• Diesel Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC. Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 10:13:13 -0700
  ...http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/4441457998.html There appears to be gross body paint over spray at the wiper blades. I'm...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 14:57:04 -0500
  ...If you use Rain-X once every 3-4 months correctly > I seldom need any more then intermitant wipers. If you drive at higher...
• I bought a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Paul Wies
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:44:48 EDT
  ...I went over it today with a fine tooth comb and only found it to need 1 light bulb and 2 wiper blades. Boy...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:07:06 -0400
  ...a floppy drivers side wiper. I'm not sure why >> > this >> > > is. I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but...
• Dave Easterwood's Holiday Trek II
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 19 Dec 1995 13:09:40 -0600 (CST)
  ...New Brakes Has new uninstalled WCM wiring harness Has *new* wiper arms and blades Stay tuned... Jon Christensen '56,58,71 Ghias,'56,67...
• Subject: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:50:52 -0700
  ...What size wiper blades, BTW? Jeff / 87 Syncro Westy On Aug 12, 2005, at 9:33 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > > Date: Fri, 12...
• Re: How wipers work / rain-X
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 23:30:08 -0500
  ...Same for the wiper blades as well. But knowing is half the battle. John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Electrical Failures
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 May 2011 11:00:06 -0500
  ...Front Heater Blower Fan - inop Rear Heater Blower Fan - inop Wipers - Front and Rear - inop Windshield Spray Pumps - inop Cruise Control - inop Tachometer - inop...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 16:40:36 PDT
  ...drooping wiper blade >Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:13:49 -0700 > >Any suggestions for adjusting a drooping wiper blade? >My passenger side blade...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:27:23 -0700
  ...Like I said in my previous post get the Bosch Icons ! You will never go back ! Best damn blades for the Vanagon hands down...
• Re: Rain and rain-x and driving in the inclemency
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:38:15 -0800
  ++ Rain-X I added a pair of Rain-X wiper blades to Zeno as well and even with the weak wiper motor I'm...
• Re: Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:19:34 +0000
  ...make sure all the small stuff is Ok- lights, turn signals, wiper blades, etc. If you know your brakes are questionable, do them before...
• Re: Cracked expansion tank
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 95 16:32:42 gmt
  ...is the following: >You go to the Parts counter for new wiper >blades, and are pointed to the Sales area for >a new vehicle...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:27:08 -0400
  ...Wiper blade, BOSCH ICON, 19�, IC419B / 20�, IC420A - $22.95 / $23.95 They are the best blades you will ever have on your Westy...
• NLA Parts and Common Problems
  Historical mailing list - June Kinerson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:46:39 -0400
  ...Also, a list of spares that one should carry other than the usual plugs, caps, rotor, wires, and wiper blades. Thanks Soon to be...
• Ah, heated mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 23:25:14 -0500
  ...or thin enough to come off with a flick of the wiper blades. So I got in and started up the engine, and waited...
• Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0700
  ...marginal but passing), the left front turn signal is dim(?), needs wiper blades, and the neat additional low-mount rearview mirror that's been...
• Re: NVC vehicle model names? WT_ were they thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:24:32 -0500
  ...Guy walks into an auto parts establishment and asks the counter guy," Can I get two wiper blades for my Yugo?". The parts guy...
• Windscreen wiper motor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 16:47:40 -0700
  ...OPERATE WIPER CONTROL STICK,THEN TO STOP POSITION.this will set the wiper motor stop position (otherwise you could have the wiper blades trying...
• Re[2] T4 wiper probs
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 17:45:15 GMT
  ...that said, I would begin your troubleshooting by >removing the blades from the wiper arm and looking at >the assembly; what happens when you...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:10:23 -0400
  ...I've stuck to the fancy Rain-X blades since. I also use Rain-X washer fluid most of the time. The combination seems...
• 87 Vanagon Crisis
  Historical mailing list - Bryan
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 08:41:22 -0700
  ...mechanical skills and aptitude are limited to changing oil and replacing wiper blades. So, what I need is help in making decisions about the...
• Compaq Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 23:51:25 -0500
  ...Throughout the commercial you see the guy in front of the Bus with a wrench another scene is him fiddling with the wiper blades...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:27:18 -0400
  ...Like I said in my previous post get the Bosch Icons ! You will never go back ! Best damn blades for the Vanagon hands down...
• Re: which windshield wiper to get? - SilBlade
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 11:42:19 -0500
  > I have converted to Silblade: "SilBlade has been formulated > with a premium General Electric silicone elastomer." The > Bosch blades on my 911 never lasted...
• Re: turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:06:15 -0500
  ...Thoughts? > a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? > b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Re: Vanagon Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 18:10:52 -0800
  ...If > > you make that part stronger, it will find something under the dash > > to > > destroy instead, or tear the rubber off the blades. > > > > If...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Van & Camping Stuff For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 15:21:29 -0600
  ...Bosch Micro Edge Windshield Wiper Blades (two blades) > Brand New - Package Never Opened > Model / PN 40718A > Size - 18" Retail Price: $6.99 ea / $13...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:08:02 -0400
  ...to start things off: - Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside - High output taillight bulbs - Oversized wiper blades What are yours? Chris
• Re: 1984 Westy pops fuses when running fan and windshield wipers
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 21:07:11 -0500
  ...says the wiper motor should draw about 2.5 A on low and 3.5 A on high with the blades puleld away from...
• starting issues
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 12:09:50 -0800
  ...number of electrical functions do not work like the headlights and wiper blades. When this happens, I'll turn off the van, restart it...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:51:06 -0800
  ...Silicone wiper blades. > > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed > to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:20:46 -0400
  ...to start things off: > > > > - Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside > > - High output taillight bulbs > > - Oversized wiper blades > > > > What are yours? > > Chris > > > > >
• turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:42:24 -0700
  ...Thoughts? a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Definitely a SYNCRO Westfalia, Pop-top Camper, 1989, for sale. (how's that!)
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Neumann
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 21:22:10 -0800
  ...poptop canvas in excellent condition; new windshield wiper Bosch blades; new rear windshield wiper motor system; Nice new VW ignition coli installed within the...
• Re: Lid Clearance - Friday the Cat --Again.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:36:12 -0600
  ...I've removed the grill on my Air Cooled van hoping to catch some of the meatier breeds when they use my wiper blades...
• Re: Electrical Failures
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 14 May 2011 19:44:51 +0200
  ...I > have the following electrical issues. > > Front Heater Blower Fan - inop > Rear Heater Blower Fan - inop > Wipers - Front and Rear - inop > Windshield Spray Pumps...
• Re: Jokes...?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 08:57:04 -0400
  A guy walks in to a FLAPS and asks the counter guy, "Can I get a pair of wiper blades for my 411?" The...
• Re: keychains....?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 24 Sep 1998 09:46:28 -0500
  ...Found them quite by chance when picking up some Bosch wiper blades. Pep Boys, Auto Zone, Parts America, or other national chain might carry...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:03:33 -0800
  ...Silicone wiper blades. > > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed > to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or...
• Re: turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:21:48 -0700
  ...Thoughts? a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Re: turned 200,000 on the odometer!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:54:43 -0700
  ...Thoughts? >> a.) change the oil during the light of the next full moon? >> b.) new set of wiper blades that don't "moo" across...
• Re: VW drivetrains in early '80's Dodge cars
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:50:49 -0400
  ...and I have never found anything of any use or worth in a 80's chrysler...well maybe the wiper blades....nah not even
• Nice low mileage 88 Westy for sale in Sacremento
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 07:51:13 -0700
  ...pop top and luggage rack seals, wiper blades, windshield, and skylight. If you want a Westy that looks like it is only a couple...
• Re: Canadian Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:52:02 -0600
  ...parts such as the discontinued and had to find Bosch winter wiper blades. Along with lots of other parts you might need to keep...
• Re: Cost per mile
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 11:12:53 -0800 (PST)
  > *Miscellaneous maintenance includes headlights, lamps, wiper blades, cleaning > supplies and so forth. > > Since I do my own maintenance, each month I put some money...
• FFriday: more short takes
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 May 95 09:30:02 CDT
  ...new rubber booties, Bright shiny bumpers for bus's patooties, New wiper blades, and a windshield that's clean, These are a few of...
• Re: Inspection bummer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:25:03 -0700
  ...make sure all the small stuff is > Ok- lights, turn signals, wiper blades, etc. If you know > your brakes are questionable, do them before...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:33:37 -0800
  ...Silicone wiper blades. > > > > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed > > to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:35:10 -0700
  ...to start things off: > >- Interior latch to open rear hatch from the inside >- High output taillight bulbs >- Oversized wiper blades > >What are yours? >Chris
• '83.5 Vanagon Westfalia full camper FOR SALE -not mine!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 13 Jan 2002 18:32:36 -0800
  ...New Anco wiper blades. Rear seats recently reupholstered in Scooby Doo flannel print--Very cool! New rear/console carpet. This vehicle has a current...
• Re: (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:31:44 -0600
  ...Winter specials - Weatherstripping, > wiper blades and German Floor mats will remain on sale through > December. Please consider suggesting our Gift Certificates to your > friends...
• Re: Clear Vision!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:33:54 -0500
  ...Just be sure to rinse the rubber parts off really good.....window seal, wipers blades. etc. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Harald Rust...