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• Re: Wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:59:35 -0500
  Little Cranky? tense? Irratable? Got a burning sensation? Hit the delete key---- It'll help--- ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://community.webtv.net/CTONLINE...
• Re: snake oil VW Carriolet Carrado Cabrio VanagonSupercharger/Turbo ???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:51:49 -0500
  >the blades look like they >are exhaust pumps for a boat bilge! Yep, these things are usually bilge fans!
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 13:53:16 -0500
  ...Is this sound logic? Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. Thanks!
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 20:27:40 -0700
  ...A lot of locksmiths don't sharpen their blades often enough (all of mine go out every year, at LEAST), and a dull blade...
• Re: Removing old window tint film
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Yeager
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:23:01 -0800
  Use a razor blade to get a corner loose, then carefully peel the window film back Try to peel it off in one piece...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:52:32 -0400
  ...Don't forget the fan blade. And if you put in the Fridge Mate fan, which if you haven't you should (because yours...
• RE What is a Zamboni
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  29 Apr 1996 11:27:43 -0700
  ...It has a wide blade that is pulled at the back edge of the machine to scrape the ice smooth. The ice shavings are...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:17:12 -0500
  ...Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills > > When the thin plastic blades of your Vanagon's grill become chipped, > here's an easy way to...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:14:27 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger > side > > does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Tower
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 09:27:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...Since my wipers weren't quite doing the job, I figured I'd get the blades replaced. The only time I remembered this was...
• Wipers wont work
  Historical mailing list
  6 May 96 16:42:00 -0500
  ...When I got to school I checked them out a little, and I found that when both blades are pulled away from the window...
• Re: Engine Swappers - Look at this!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 12 Nov 1998 19:08:48 -0500
  John - Sounds good to me! I think a four-bladed prop on the rear of a Vanagon would be great to discourage tail-gaters...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:16:33 -0500
  ...One is noisy and the other is quiet (not the blades, but the motor) so it is luck of the draw when you buy...
• Re: radiator fan grinding noise
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:09:01 -0700
  ...Think of the fan motor and blades as a unit. I think what you’ll do is lower the radiator, remove the screws holding...
• 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: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:56:36 -0700
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger > > side > > > does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:17:03 -0500
  ...Given that most modern American made aircraft engines rotate to the >> right as seen from the pilots seat, the propeller blade on the right...
• Re: Any wood worker cabinetmakers?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 16:44:29 -0800
  Do you have a scrap to experiment with? Instead of a router use a utility knife with a new blade and set the blade...
• Re: Cutting out swivel Westy Seat Bases
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:25:01 -0600
  On 12/02 Stan Wilder wrote: >> Saw blades $3.20 each, Bolt free, two lock nuts $ >> 0.64 Introducing a new tool to the...
• Re: Removing Window Film
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Mar 2005 14:10:52 -0700
  ...There > are some good razor blade holders out there. Work with the blade at a > low angle. > > Good Luck, > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroof - DUMPING! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:14:17 -0400
  ...Had my seal been a good one, the razor blade would have ended up cutting it as I scored the bead of silicone. It...
• A/C blower fan
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Sat, 16 Mar 96 13:10:39 EST
  ...It sounds like the fan blades are striking something somewhat soft as they turn. I'm wondering if a piece of insulation or foam...
• help with starter relay? (odd, see pics)
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:24:43 -0700
  ...When I pulled one of the blade off of the relay, it snapped the blade. Im not sure where I can even find one...
• Vanagon Electric Door Lock Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:22 -0500
  The new green door lock actuators have a four blade connection point. I need two old wiring harnesses and two from a late Eurovan...
• Re: RECOVERED! - diesel westy in Montreal
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:08:30 -0400
  ...They got the roller blades, didn't they? Mike
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:23:56 -0400
  ...that the hub area and the root area of the propeller blades >don't provide much air-cooling to the engine at all. This...
• Re: rain-x and windshield polish
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:13:24 PST
  So Alistair Bell says: > > > On Thu, 12 Jan 1995, Steve Johnson wrote: > > > > > Um...what are these "aerofoil" blades? What brand are we talking about...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - sailingfc
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:32:25 -0700
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• Re: Would you replace your water pump if:
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:23:32 -0400
  ...The few old pumps I removed had a visible amount of wear between the impeller blades and the body of the pump i.e...
• Re: Does anyone have...
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:57:29 -0800
  ...I was driving down the road and I > guess that ice had forced its way into the right wiper blade hub there and > somehow...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:09 -0700
  At 11:47 AM 10/19/2009, Dave Mcneely wrote: >Can the push in blade be made to fit more tightly to the receptacle...
• Re: Harbor Freight Circuit Tester was D15 connector revealed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 22:31:49 -0700
  ...an ATO fuse? Blade-type groupings ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuse_(automotive)
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:27:14 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger >> side >>> does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Re[2] T4 wiper probs
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 17:45:15 GMT
  ...the blades from the wiper arm and looking at >the assembly; what happens when you press on the >center of the blade? Does it...
• Re: Re wiper pressure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 26 May 2002 14:45:14 +1200
  >Now that Clarence has brought it up, what do you all think of those wild >wings they put on the blades to presumably keep...
• Re: 5/16" space connectots for the head lights
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Sat, 26 May 2007 17:28:21 -0700
  I found some 8mm or 5/16" blade terminals or disconnects at eagleday.com. I think a package of 20 cost $11. Rob U...
• Re[2] Steven's wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  12 Jan 1995 23:40:00 U
  ...I read somewhere on the Porschephiles list that you can check your blades when you get home at the end of the day and...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:00:25 -0800
  ...The "Sawsall" being one of them! I doubt I have a long enough blade for it of if it will work at all, but...
• Re: tint?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 17:08:07 -0500
  ...Pete 83.5 Vanagon John Rodgers wrote: > Rawls, at my son't tint shop he uses a razor blade mounted in a little scraper...
• RE: Original license plate mounting
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 16:46:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...Years ago I took off the blade and put in a license plate frame that looked much better. I was worked at a vehicle...
• Re: Starter Trade
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 23:50:05 -0500
  ...of terminal blade adapters at under two dollars that allows > you to put > two blade end wires on the terminal on the starter that...
• Re: Re[2]: Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 07:30:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have bought wiper blades, maybe 4 times in my 21 years of car ownership. I learned about it, (as a matter of fact...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:33:21 -0600
  ...Wooden oversized flat > screwdrivers. > Al Brase > 69 doublecab, vanagons > > VWNut Hawk wrote: > >> I was able to get them out. >> I took a flat blade...
• Fuse Box 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:52:17 -0500
  I'd like to know if there is a fuse box with blade fuses for my 85 Vanagon. -- "Until one has loved an animal...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:20:27 -0700
  ...I will second the notion that the Rain-X Blades are a much better quality and you will pay the premium price they charge...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 14:52:23 -0400
  ...Is this sound logic? > > Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to > Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. > > Thanks!
• Re: Re wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
  Mon, 27 May 2002 16:00:05 -0400
  ...transmission replacement. :-) > > Here are two possible suggestions to solve the BIG BLADE problem. > If it is raining, stay home, or perhaps a part time...
• Re: Does anyone have...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:22:47 -0800
  ...I was driving down the > road and I guess that ice had forced its way into > the right wiper blade hub there and somehow...
• Re: front wheel grease cap removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:34:56 -0600
  Hi Jerry, I've used a flat blade/standard screw driver and a little encouragement with a hammer. There is a flare, or lip...
• What's this wire for?
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 08:51:12 -0600
  ...At the left there is a loose wire, green and white with a single blade connector, male, yellow plastic housing. What is it? TIA
• Re: front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:35:10 -0400
  ...As far as I remember a sawzall will probably have problems with the the blade bottoming out. If you have it, a much better...
• Re: Fridge question:
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 16:46:34 -0500
  ...Is this sound logic? > > Also - any recommendations for wiper blades? The rains have returned to > Oregon and my blades have started to squeak. > > Thanks...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0700
  ...In fact, you can reuse them (I do). > > I use a #11 X-Acto blade (the pointy one) to slit the hose ... reaching > up...
• Re: side windows in an 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:36:58 -0600
  ...Place the window rubber over the bottom blade of the window. Have an assistant outside pressing in while you pull the line out in...
• Re: 88 GL Tachometer Inop after New Coil Install
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 17:55:16 -0600
  Ok - that is the supply side voltage to the coil? And the tach wire attached to the same pin by way of a blade...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:54:43 -0500
  ...The sensor is a universal type and reuses the single wire from the factory.Im thinking the actual blade connection , or connection area proper...
• Re: 666 torque, say no more - NVC ;^D
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:30:16 -0700
  ...something like four feet of propeller diameter, undoubtedly > three or four bladed. In or on the little car ? or on the aircraft. I suspect...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 15:46:43 -0400
  ...I'm using the same type of blades on both arms, but the passenger >>> side >>>> does not float away from the windshield at speed...
• Flasher Relay Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - Bob Turnbull
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 16:54:10 +1030
  ...good luck! joel ) On inspecting the lighter socket, I found VW had the +ve contact inside the socket extending via 2 blades further down...
• 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...