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• Re: removing westfalia letters (in praise of WD40/Duct Tape)
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 09:29:28 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 16 Apr 1996, Joel Walker wrote: > Drywall screws should NOT be applied to body parts. this is a DEFINITE no-no. > :) > > This...
• Re: Need:instument pod frame
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 16:26:36 -0400
  Wow Gerry, I thought these cracked because someone with a screw gun tightened the screws. Jim Davis suggested spilled brake fliud but maybe it...
• Re: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 06:24:02 -0500
  ...Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2 > What is the trick in getting those screws out in the first place without...
• Re: Vanagon's Weakest Link
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:52:24 -0400
  ...The gas pedal (on my 84) is held with two screws into the floor at the base. When I investigated I found that the...
• Need info. on front A/C distribution piece
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 09:38:57 -0700
  ...I'd like to know if anyone could tell me what size screws are used that hold down the visor pieces as well as...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:51:31 -0500
  ...Do you know where I can get replacement screws? John On Thu, 2019-12-05 at 10:27 -0500, David Beierl wrote: > > It is...
• Re: 84 Vanagon head lights stuck on hi beam
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stewart
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 08:19:56 -0700
  ...Turn signal switch has three screws on top of it. One of those screws is loose. Tighten it until the high beams can be...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:47:24 -0400
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had >screw in top and bottom. > >know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• Re: storing valuables in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Diener
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:50:38 -0400
  ...To make it stronger, use extra thick wood screws or toggle bolts to attach to seat. Also use bolts, not wood screws to attach...
• map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:22:33 -0700
  My map pocket has most of the plastic pieces where the screws hold the pocket to the drivers door broken. Has anyone else repaired...
• Re: Soo- Oil Pan cracked
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 19:59:47 -0700
  ...if it has stock 5mm allen screw pan screws ... you need a long thing 5mm allen to get up in there on 3 screws...
• Re Hot Air
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 06:17:24 -0700
  'Morning, My '85 Westy has two batteries & both have metal lids missing their screws. I would like to "seal" these batteries. What is meant...
• Re: halfway thru heater motor replacement - need advice!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 09:48:36 EST
  There are 4 phillips head screws holding the heater box to the body. Remove these, and then you should have enough room to pull...
• Re: Removing seat arms
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 15:49:29 -0600
  ...It's recommended to take the bracket off and clean up the screws and use some lock tite when putting the screws back on...
• Re: CV joint repair?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 17:56:42 -0700
  Technically not Torx, but twelve point screws, which are a real bear to get a decent wrench for. "Hey Snap-On man" Karl -----Original...
• Re: Gas Filler Tube Info Inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:38:42 -0700
  Sounds to me the like the piece that the cap screws or locks to, is worn out and rusted. It's secured by 3...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:35:23 -0500
  ...the speedo or tach, and lightly run the screws in by finger >>pressure. >> >>once dried, you will be able to remove the screws.. >> >>chris
• Re: Westy sink face removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 May 2011 09:39:43 -0700
  oops 3 :) But I am right, aren't I, about the screws at the sides of cabinet? if I remember, its an almost non...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 May 2007 06:02:03 EDT
  ...Blackend STainless Screws Why go to all the effort of changing over to screws, why not just go to your local VW parts counter...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 6 Dec 2019 00:24:24 -0500
  ...He told me he would get the official VW screws for me. John On Thu, 2019-12-05 at 15:47 -0700, OlRivrRat wrote...
• Re: (oops. Forgot Subject!) Lube Coolant Pump Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 22 May 2012 17:08:22 -0700
  ...s the two allen screws on the right side lower ... > > and ..access isn't that nice ...and being allen screws they can strip out...
• Re: Tightening Door Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:23:46 +0100
  ...Make sure you use a large Philips screwdriver as these screws can often be difficult to remove and you need to avoid damaging the...
• Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 09:03:51 -0500
  ...It is not clear from the diagrams in Bentley if these screws have nuts behind them or go into tapped holes in the door...
• Re: Sliding Door Rail Cover Removal?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 20:50:58 EDT
  ...after youve taken all the screws out. chris
• Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:02:03 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of a supplier for the little screws that hold up the curtain track in Westies? They are certainly not a common...
• Re: Front heater core / Screw Removal
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 00:25:22 EDT
  ...Then, the screws can be removed with a stout, flat-bladed screwdriver. If you are really cheap, the now slotted screws can even be...
• NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:15:13 EST
  ...the 79 down BUS center vertical post is completely vertical, and the bottom part where it screws to the hatch has 3 screws and...
• Re: Thermostat gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:51:23 -0800
  ...I'll remind you that if you use stainless screws to secure the top, And one breaks off, you'll never drill out the...
• Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!javascript:doSend('composeForm');
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:08:23 -0700
  ...I ordered and received replacement >>> >> screws, but I surmise that the screw holes have gotten bigger and the new >> screws will probably fall out...
• Re: Headliner Finish Caps
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:32:03 -0600
  ...A good thing is that you can use them to cover other screws, not just the original Westy screws with the head that grips...
• Re: Dometic vent
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:00:13 -0800
  As I recall, there is one set of screws that holds the vent to the body, and another pair of screws that hold the...
• Re: speedo cable installation
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:40:30 -0500
  ...The plastic in the instrument pods on our vans gets brittle with age, and they tend to crack and break, especially where the screws...
• Re: WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:27:00 -0800
  ...Caps must be grey and the screws are also > required as they are specific for the caps. I need as many as you have...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:01:31 -0700
  ...But I had > problems backing the screws out also when I replaced them with SS > screws.
• Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 17:39:27 -0600
  ...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? > Go Westy has them. I got tired of my rusty ones too: http://www.gowesty...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  "good visegrips (for the big latch plate screws) phillips screwdrivers, all assorted sizes with *good* tips, plus 2 smaller ones for the dozens of...
• Re: POP-TOP GASKET
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 14:42:34 -0700
  ...Next, I presume that you don't mean that the entire *luggage* platform is vibrating - that would mean you need to put the screws...
• Re: westy mirror tightening
  Historical mailing list - Todd D. Gadberry
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 18:19:01 -0700
  Yeah, you remove the two Phillips screws to unmount the mirror. Underneath that mounting shoe is a nut with a spring and ball type...
• Re: WTB: One round headlight holdy-inny thing and screws, to '85
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:00:05 -0600
  ...falling out on 85 and earlier vans, as well as the screws that hold it into the headlight bucket. Does anyone have one they...
• Olympic Catalytic Heater Installed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:58:24 -0600
  ...I used 2 sheet-metal screws to mount the wood then the 3 screws on the wood to mount the heater. Simple application. Bob...
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...Remove the steering column covers (three screws, two parts) 5. Disconnect and remove the steering column switches. 6. Remove the screws holding the cluster...
• luggage rack installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:55:47 -0400
  ...We drilled the holes, being careful not to pierce the headliner, put sheet metal screws in, and siliconed any potential leak holes. Same for...
• Re: Bummed and need advise about my 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 10:50:25 EDT
  ...Adjust the screws on the rocker arm assembly all the way out. Now put the assembly back on. Adjust the two screws for number...
• Re: westy speaker - hammer works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 16:54:05 -0700
  Hi - Well, in my no screws OEM speaker saga, the only thing that worked short of taking apart most all the rear cabinets was...
• Re: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:11:57 -0400
  ...I guess in case you mess up, it'd be handy to have some replacement screws around. Messing up screws sure beats messing up...
• Re: Glove box removal (help!)
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 23:14:30 -0700
  ...As far as the two panels there are no screws, just work with it and they should pop off. I hope someone else can...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 13:33:17 -0500
  ...I bought some large stainless screws which fit the openings into which the retainers are supposed to fit, and screwed 'er down tight. Works...
• Re: Heater fan replacment description requested.
  Historical mailing list - dworkin
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 20:33:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...Replacement high security screws are VW-only, as far as I know, but only $4.00 per (cheap for a dealer part). They are...
• EDITED Re: pop top canvas install question
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 16:34:21 -0800
  ...Does the black edging of the canvas go on the outside of the trim, in that the screws will pierce the black edging? (as...
• Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 18:27:42 -0700
  ...I ordered and received |replacement screws, but I surmise that the screw holes have |gotten bigger and the new screws will probably fall out...
• Lower grille fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:00:28 -0400
  ...Well, during the summer I bought a couple of the new fasteners as well as a couple of the OEM screws. I then pushed...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia on CNN
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:39:34 -0400
  ...I advertise stainless steel screws and bolts on the Craigs list, in Hawaii. When I type in "Vanagon" in auto parts or cars for...
• Re: replacing heater blower!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:30:39 -0400
  ...The heater box is attached to the bulkhead with four M6 screws, two of which are buried deep. There are also similar screws at...
• Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:50:56 EDT
  ...EXACTLY ! We do have sources for all those Stainless Steel Screws up here although it takes some digging around. BUT if it's gonna...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:47:09 -0700
  ...drilled small holes with a dremel in the (metal) lip of the seal. > Screwed in screws and tugged at the screws. Unfportunately the screws...
• replaced spoiler on '90 van
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kriss
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:34:27 -0400
  ...Also picked up replacement stainless steel screws and body washers from a local ACE hardware store. Well less than a half an hour later...
• Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 10:46:25 -0700
  ...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? The older style of manual mirrors where you can see the fasteners in the mirror...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:24:37 -0400
  ...The screws will not hold well, and will pull out. Next step, larger screws, repeat. -- use a coarse threaded screw if your worried about...
• Arm rest problem....removing the pin?!?!
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 13:29:30 -0400
  ...The screws where loose enough to get the arm rest off with the bracket the screws go to. Any ideas on how to get...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:49:35 -0600
  > > In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to...