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Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:26 -0700
...Valve covers are the sort of oval covers that have wire bail clips to hold them on.......... they go on the very outer ends...
Aluminum door cards
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:33:00 -0700
I finally, finally after a lot of procrastination, cut some door cards today. What I’m covering them with is a secret for now...
Re: Number 3 cylinder not firing
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 07:39:39 -0500
...I've seen it several times, in any type of cover (original and FLAPS) and any type of car (German, US, Japanese). PerL 87...
Re: insurance coverage?
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 02:33:43 +0000
...coverage would if I were the one at fault. In other words, if I don't have collision, it won't repair my car...
Re: WTB metal floor track covers
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 10:43:16 -0400
...Mike Collum wrote: > I certainly don't want to hijack this thread but "After" the set of > track covers is found, if anyone has...
Re: cover cleaning
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:45:01 -0400
...cover cleaning How do you guys clean the zip off covers for the rear and upper beds on your campers? Mine are really dirty...
Re: Sound-deadening material question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:28:05 -0700
...did my passenger door, I was really careful about lining up the > material and trying to cover as much flat bare metal as I...
steering wheel cover
Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:11:48 -0500
...I need to take the cover plate off the front of my steering wheel to re-glue to vinyl; it's starting to come...
Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 15:52:18 -0400
...My Mum), they'll send you ones that come inside cartoon character furry covers so you don't get burnt when the water is...
Re: leather Vanagon steering wheel from VW?
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 16:52:10 -0400
...leather covered one. Here's one I've been pondering.... > >www.american-stitches.com > >They'll also add wood sections, or carbon fiber, if...
FS: Rare OEM Vanagon front rubber floorcovering and walkthru section
Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:40:28 -0700
...this is not a "floormat" that goes over your carpet, this is the OEM VW Vanagon front floor covering, in rubber, that replaces the...
Re: Car covers for Vanagon/beating the sun
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Thu, 24 May 2001 23:56:24 -0500
...Car covers for Vanagon/beating the sun > I'm trying to beat the baking effects of the sun in the Valley here in LA...
cc'ing the heads
Historical mailing list - christian krahforst
Fri, 15 Mar 1996 17:26:33 +0000
...I carefully measured 20 cc (mLs) of distilled water ('cause I had some) and injected this into the center port of the cover. I...
Re: Steering Column Cover
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:30:12 -0700
...cover for an '85 vanagon that they > want to sell, of suggestions of where to get one? Didn't come with > the car. I...
Re: Preventing a fire in your vanagon
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Sun, 23 May 2004 02:36:08 -0500
If you replace the waterboxer's plastic engine cover with a metal cover (from an 80-83 1/2 air cooled), at least you...
Re: Aux Battery Cover
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:30:17 -0800
...All the cutting i did for mine took less than 5 minutes, and I used the same battery cover and carpet without any adaptation...
FS: Rare OEM Vanagon front rubber floorcovering and walkthru section
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Aug 2001 23:40:55 EDT
...this is not a "floormat" that goes over your carpet, this is the OEM VW Vanagon front floor covering, in rubber, that replaces the...
fwd: Urgent - Need Help for Robert Keezer
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 14:24:19 -0700
...QvPz7s7go5j1xJFObWJsIg> Volkswagen car cover<http://groups.yahoo.com/gads?t=ms&k=Volkswagen+car+cover&w1=Braun+syncro&w2=Volkswagen+car+cover&w3=Volkswagen...
Re: car covers
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Fri, 23 May 2003 22:05:31 -0400
...john > Here is my experience with any type of car cover on a van: a real = > PITA! Very hard to put on by yourself...
Re: How do you remove the &*$%# Rear Heater Cover...remove seat???
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:20:59 -0400
...middle of a Saturday Afternoon epic with my 1990 Carat...trying to get the cover off my rear heater and evaluate it leaking/smelling...
Re: Headlight Crack Protection
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 10:58:13 -0400
...Anyone see any draw backs to this idea? Anyone know how those Lexan Lens covers adhere to the Glass? Thanks, Robert NYC 89 Carat...
Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:58:09 EDT
...The quickest way is to carefully cut it with a fine toothed jab saw with the cover in place. George
Re: Vangon Haynes Manual (1990s ?)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Wed, 21 May 2003 13:34:08 -0700
The British Haynes manual available from The Bus Depot covers '83-'91, but not the camper diesel or Syncro aspects. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe...
Re: Fw: Dash Power outlet..? revised
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:57:48 -0400
...BMW-Style Socket with > Cover] > *Firstgear* BMW-Style Socket with > Cover > $13.99 Firstgear BMW-Style Socket with Cover Adapts any *12*-*volt* > motorcycle...
Re: Westy Car Covers
Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
Sun, 16 Sep 2012 08:17:39 -0700
One thing regarding car covers and moisture - moisture especially. I also reside in the Seattle area and it took me 2 years to find...
Re: cleaning westy matress covers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:22:52 EDT
...i am just > careful because the curtains have washing instruction but these covers > seem not to. > > thank you > > yep. take them to your local...
Vent cover
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 16 May 2006 17:27:24 -0700
...Why would you need this cover in a car wash but not in the rain going 60 mph? And while we're on the...
Re: final drive cover leaking
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 22:15:40 -0400
...Sometime back, I drained the oil from the final drive, > carefully cleaned the old gasket off, the cover and mating surface and replaced the...
Re: Hubcaps! Hubcaps! Who's got the Hubcaps?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Jul 94 11:08:06 EDT
...I called Hella a couple months ago with regards to wheel covers and they no longer carry them. They were having problems with quality...
Re: How to patch van cover!
Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:07:21 -0800
...retracts flush with the car > body. I want to patch the hole where the aerial > Came through the cover. Any recommendations as to what...
Re: cleaning westy matress covers
Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:14:43 EDT
...i am just careful because the curtains have washing instruction but these covers seem not to. thank you florian
Re: Cargo area cover
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 17 May 2010 21:41:47 -0700
...Perhaps you've seen those cargo area covers in many station wagon or hatch back type vehicles (Subaru's, Honda's, Acura's I...
friday humor (i thought it was funny)
Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
Fri, 13 Mar 1998 00:59:44 -0500
.>of the Audi 5 (don't know why...they're damn good engines...the accesories on >the car that they're in, that's...
84 Westy - water in the flue?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 1 Aug 2004 18:31:06 -0700
It was only /after/ I ran the Westy through the car wash that I A) discovered the flue cover under the rear seat, and...
Re: Sound-deadening material question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:38:44 -0700
...did my passenger door, I was really careful about lining up the > material and trying to cover as much flat bare metal as I...
Re: cleaning westy matress covers > Reinstallation Tip!
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:50:50 -0700
...sliding is the cover over itself, and that also works fairly well. ____________________________________________________ Evan Mac Donald 1984 Wolfburg 1985 GL 7 Pass. 1991 Carat Weekender
Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:24:30 -0700
...On 6/30/2013 8:36 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi Listers, > > > Anyone know where I can find the missing fuse cover for my...
Re: cleaning westy matress covers
Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
Mon, 25 Jul 2005 08:57:30 -0700
...i am just > careful because the curtains have washing instruction but these covers > seem not to. > > thank you > > florian
Awesome Seat Covers
Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 16:39:33 -0800
Hi List, Just recieved some really cool Hawaiian print seat covers for my Westy. A Brown and Beige turtle print that goes great with...
Re: How to look competent when working on your Vanagon instead of a loser with a 30 year old car
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:18:22 -0500
...How to look competent when working on your Vanagon instead of a loser with a 30 year old car These Dutch Navy surplus coveralls...
Sliding door track cover and welting question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:29:59 -0400
...I tightened the two small screws and immediately the strip began to sag into the area behind the cover. Suggestions? Eric Caron 85 GL...
Re: Vanagon Cover?
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 23:17:45 -0700
...Vanagon Cover? Thanks all for the replies and mouse advice. I think I will go with Noah car cover. My Westy will spend a...
Re: sheepskin seat covers
Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
Fri, 14 Mar 1997 17:45:37 -0800
...sheepskin seat covers > Date: Friday, March 14, 1997 1:23 PM > > Hi all. > Does anyone know of a good source for sheepskin seat covers...
WTB Wolfy/Carat parts
Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
Sat, 8 Jan 2000 23:16:52 EST
...Curtains (all) Trays (between front & seats) Fluorescent light cover or complete light Mirror, drivers side Emergency brake cover (plastic) Lugs for alloy wheels Thanks...
Re: Friday Question NVC
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Mar 2007 21:16:51 EST
...somebody please, please explain to me all the hysteria/TV > coverage/newspaper coverage public interest in the death (or even the life) > of Anna...
Re: Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Nov 2011 20:14:29 -0800
...Should it be up on blocks > with the wheels off? > I have a car cover for it, is a car cover just going to...
Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 9 May 2005 23:45:02 -0500
...Take it to a high pressure car wash and wash the grease outa the foam. Be careful not to bare down on the foam...
Re: Oregon Double Cab Orange in seattle this weekend???
Historical mailing list - kfilc
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 22:46:49 -0000
This cover is standard on Diesel cars made by VW. You still have them on new cars and they are a PITA when you...
Re: Headlight Crack Protection
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 10:37:01 -0700
...Anyone see any draw backs to this idea? Anyone know how those Lexan Lens covers adhere to the Glass? Thanks, Robert NYC 89 Carat...
Re: I Need Part Numbers for Jumpseat Parts
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 11:25:16 -0800
...C BACKREST COVER (CLOTH) 01/87-07/92 UE4 LIGHT GREY -AB,KN 255 881 805 C BACKREST COVER (CLOTH) CARAVELL GL 08/87...
Re: does anyone sell just a replacement hook up cover
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 20 Sep 2005 05:45:59 EDT
...does anyone sell just a replacement hook up cover? My water storage tank- fill up cover blew off going down the road. Mark, I...
Re: <F> Offroading VW
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:16:42 +0200
...any pictures of the engine compartment! :) with > those dual carbs, there's probably no cover on the engine ... as i recall > from my 68...
Re: Creativity needed
Historical mailing list - rob wilke
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:46:55 -0700
...I’m trying to take care of the 84 on a smaller budget. > > So, creative idea on how to cover that opening? > > Eric Caron >
Re: What hardware is needed for the middle seat?
Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 13:02:22 -0700
...The covers fit nicely in the storage compartment. Raymond Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 1, 2014, at 7:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1...
Re: Creativity needed
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:52:06 -0700
...I’m trying to take care of the 84 on a smaller budget. > > So, creative idea on how to cover that opening? > > Eric Caron
Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
Historical mailing list - PSD
Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:12:12 -0400
...The first HPFP repair was covered under warranty. This most recent failure was denied coverage under the extended warranty that VW issued to cover...
the vans we drive
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 06:09:23 -0500
...Now that the engine is finally running properly again I am going to look into re-covering the tan vinyl seat covers. Woody Haverhill...
Re: Where is that washer reservoir?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 19:44:07 EDT
Rianda, The filler cover for the front windshield reservoir is under the left front carpet. Lift the front mots part which is likely held...
Re: Ok, I did the archives search, but found nothing
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 15 May 2006 21:25:17 -0400
The OEM flue vent cover is only supposed to be used, when you are washing the car. Otherwise keep it off. Yep, exposure to...
Re: Towing and Rock Damage
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 19 Feb 2018 23:12:50 -0800
...if you are highly concerned about damaging the tiny car (valuable collectible?) then get a good car cover for it...