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• Fiberglass body parts, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 08:40:21 -0500
  ...it would be very simple to make most of the side panels. All we need is a donor part for each one to make...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 18:47:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...to destroy your panels, but more imporant, in a fire it is DEADLY... DO NOT hang around if it catches fire!!! Fiberglass and rockwool...
• Re: Another I'm still shaking cold-weather Safety message, was RE: hole saws/floor cutting
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 10:03:18 -0700
  ...I finally gave up > and ran to get pans to catch the fuel as it drained. I ended up with about > 5 gallons. That...
• Re: Winter Westy Showers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:35:57 -0600
  ...a "Drip Pan" solution to catch the runoff from a > sponge > bath. > > Something that could be placed on the floor, wide enough to capture...
• Re: '86 full Westy for sale...$2000...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Mar 2005 19:28:35 EST
  ...chris In a message dated 3/8/05 7:08:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU writes: > There is one catch...
• Norcold results (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:46:42 -0700
  ...I now have two BP Solar 45W panels that I can haul anywhere within 40 feet of the van where there's sun, and...
• Servicing Auto Trans in '81
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 17:22:11 -0700
  I ordered the filter and pan gasket today to service my auto trans in my '81 Westy. Is there any special tricks I need...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:32:12 -0700
  ...Then I do the same to the other end, (drip pans to catch the mess). Then I run a new line along the old...
• Re: 1988 Vanagon. What is this in my gas? PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:46 -0400
  ...I will double check if it isn't Teflon from catch pan. (it was a reasonably decent size/shape pan for checking FI spray...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:42:33 -0400
  ...wrapped in a shop towel to blow the coolant into a catch pan. Could have been messier than it was. >> > >> > Stephen >> > >> > mobile >> > >> >> On Sep...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:30:50 -0400
  ...I'm no expert at all, of course, but this might not be cause for panic. It may simply mean to make sure it...
• Re: Re-Syncro Handling/Sway Bar
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Gary Soiney
  Wed, 19 Oct 1994 12:04:46 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Alas, being (only) an improved touring driver i could not catch him later danno
• Re: 2nd handle on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 22 May 2002 13:00:15 -0400
  ...intended to help pull the rear of the door > into > its catch. It seems pretty unnecessary, and wasnst on my 84 (the last > year...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - dennis_betty
  Mon, 20 May 2002 09:09:24 -0700
  ...make sure your > little locking device is working, maybe you handle mechanisms beneatht the > panel are busted. > jeff Nope, he's talking about the...
• Re: 1965 Type II questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 07:35:17 -0700 (PDT)
  ...1 - the center brakelight ones with the (duh) center brakelight mounted on a flat panel above the license plate - up to '56, although I...
• Re: Power Door Locks: Key Won't Turn Pass. Side Door Lock.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:12:13 -0700
  ...Yes, it's no trouble pulling the panel but since the exact same issue happened before, and was solved by removing and cleaning the...
• Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
  Thu, 18 May 2017 20:57:47 -0400
  ...flexible >> panels when there isn't enough ventilation under them (ie directly mounted >> the pop-top) I would be concerned about them catching the...
• Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:06:18 -0700
  ...Mine does not usually make a noise that catches my attention, but I may have heard some buzzing noise during the recent trip. -- Jack...
• Re: Stereo / CD Issues
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 22:58:43 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the front door panels of the early '80-early '83 Vanagons and the '83...
• Re: Traveling listmember homicide/mystery?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:31:35 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > >I remember catching the last part of this thread about > >1.5 years ago. A traveling listmember turned up > >missing...
• Re: i dont drive my vanagons because im afraid they will catch on fire
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:02:39 -0400
  ...They mount on their own brackets attached with pan head sheet metal screws to the the pedestal. The snap strap holds them just fine...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 2 May 2023 09:21:53 -0600
  ...the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not flushed >> with >>> the body panel. I tried to adjust the L bracket that...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:51:20 -0500
  ...I have drained until the oil completely stops dripping into the catch basin. I have also replaced the oil filter. I add some oil...
• Re: So What Do Ya think?(Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:34:05 -0700
  ...Deluxe Instrument > panel(tach/digi-clock) Super clean > interior/cabinets, > all in good condition. captains chairs, removable > bench seat for 6 passenger capability. 2...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 2 May 2023 13:07:59 -0600
  ...the left edge of the door (looking from outside) is not flushed >>>> with >>>>> the body panel. I tried to adjust the L bracket that...
• Lost power while driving, now no start
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:55:54 -0400
  ...I was in a bit of a panic as we were on our way to the airport to catch a flight, I don't...
• Re: Ran Over a Cat Yesterday + Great Stickers, Karl!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:02:13 EDT
  ...Fri, 4 Aug 2000 08:29:52 -0500 Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@pangea.ca> writes: >Hi Volks: > >Yesterday, on the way back from "Victory Lanes...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 17:13:04 -0500
  ...Or you could purchase some 3-M body panel adhesive, and rough out the crack, and apply some of this stuff-----it is the...
• Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:22:45 -0400
  ...in the past.) I grab my old (shortened) SVX oil pan to catch the poisonous stuff. As I'm looking at the drip I...
• '88 Coolant change complete! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 19:12:05 -0800
  ...Placed large pan under right head & removed drain plug. Repeat for left head. Remove cap on left exp. tank. 3. Remove one heater & one...
• Catching the Bus
  Historical mailing list - Dave Barker
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 15:49:33 GMT+1000
  ...of Information Technology Fax: +61 63 384 181 __________________________________________________________________ Charles Sturt University Panorama Avenue Mitchell BATHURST NSW 2795 AUSTRALIA Barker's Corollary - As soon as...
• Back from Alaska
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 20:06:19 -0700
  ...He's got a double-door walk- through panel he's currently restoring. We looked through his collection of sales literature for info on...
• Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 11:01:33 +0100
  ...light goes out, it takes forever for the start engine to 'catch'. I just keep the ignition key turned, it makes those pre-starting...
• Mess free coolant removal from Vanagon D
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:57:59 +0000
  ...vanagon (rather than having it drain and try to catch it in drain pans under the radiator and engine). I have done that for...
• Re: TEMP SENDER!
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 08:26:28 -0700
  ...the thermostat housing and removing the sender. > Have a large pan to > catch the coolant when you remove the sender. > Inspect the o ring...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:32:56 -0700
  ...a fellow can start with a simple system and if there are weak spots (like needing more panel, or a larger battery, or mo...
• Re: floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:23 -0600
  ...Don't forget > yer catch pan... > > Geo/ATL >
• Anyone interested in a cheap 1982 Westfalia Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 09:13:01 -0800
  ...I would give it an over all 6 out of 10 for condition - there is some rust, nothing that is through the panels or...
• Uplifting Vanagon Experience (Friday?)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:46:48 -0500
  ...Turns out the fish hauled in scared the pants off him anyway... After an afternoon catching and releasing twenty-some fish - and chasing a...
• Re: Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 15:30:06 -0700
  ...Place a pan under unit to catch coolant. * Clamp hoses with something to stop the flow from the cooling system. If you use Vise...
• Re: Will whoever left the fridge door open.... AVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:51:27 -0600
  ...I could always get the van to turn over but often it wouldn't catch. Gas with ethanol was helpful. Jeff On 15-Jan...
• Re: clutch m/s removal
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:19:02 -0500
  ...Have a small pan under there with you to catch the excess flid that drips down. The rod that links the clutch pedal to...
• Another van won't start saga...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:15:26 -0400
  ...I have also recently gone over all the ground connections EXCEPT for the ground star near the fuse panel. I have also installed Jay...
• DONT DO IT! (was Re: 83.5 sort of westy for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 11:53:52 EDT
  ...Had a panel replaced in the pass rear lower corner. Here is the catch. I > am going to cut the top off at the...
• Re: Help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:20:48 -0700
  ...So those are my next steps. > > I put a pan underneath the engine to catch the dripping and to my > surprise it continues to...
• Re: Steel rod sticking out of side of rear seat
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:50:54 -0400
  ...If I don't catch it > in > time, the rod scratches the cabinet or trim when I raise the rear seat. > > > > > like mark said...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:20:18 -0700
  ...and catch it just right...the engine would still be turning a turn or two when it got that '15' juice from the 'on...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:34:36 -0800
  ...It seemed to catch = slightly > at a certain point in the rotation and go up a tiny bit, but only once = or > twice. I...
• Re: Trans Fluid Change questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 09:15:17 -0800
  ...Use a big pan to catch the used oil as it drains via the skid plate. > > What did you use to open them up...
• Re: [Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 15:44:21 MDT
  ...Pancho de la Luna <pancho@SPEAKEASY.ORG> wrote: I think that my fastest was on the backside entry to Bastrop state park in Texas...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:12 -0400
  I dropped the A/T pan and found about a 1/4 cup of black grit and flakes (yum!) nothing a magnet would get...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:24:32 -0400
  ...Vaguely possible > I'll install solar panels atop but for now only have plans for a 20x40" > luggage rack panel. At this point I...
• 65 ex-camper panel van FS (kinda long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 11:13:27 -0500
  1965 VW Panel Van from Idaho (i.e.quite rust free). Van was coverted by ASI to a camper years ago.The van has...
• '56 kombi update
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jun 1995 22:18:55 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Not for bus/vw email, but for catching my boss reading my e-mail. If anyone wants that story, I'd be happy to...
• INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 29 May 2003 10:54:33 EDT
  ...I made Pancakes for the next AM (I get the "just add water type" it is easier and it can be used right out...
• Re: 1965 Type II questions
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 16:11:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...but with a flat panel where the light > shoulda been. > > 3 - has a lip (and thus not a flat panel) above the license plate...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:52:05 -0400
  ...I took my door panels off and moved the glass up or down to reach as much of the vertical tracks as possible. I...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 16:49:13 -0600
  ...undercoating body work > ::: > :::Tolulene really catches my eye. Tolulene in an > :::interior space: not a pretty picture. Personally, I > :::would spend no time inside...
• Re: Bulley website/pages and a crazy idea
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 11:56:35 EDT
  ...I had one catch fire (electrical short) a couple weeks ago, and it burned a little TOO well for my liking. Think Napalm. Glad...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor installation question.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 3 Sep 2015 08:04:15 -0400
  ...Have a small catch pan under the area if you are in your garage or somewhere you care about leaving a mess. Pretty easy...