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• Re: Audi ripped open by backhoe (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 17 Dec 2000 22:48:06 -0500
  ...Couldn't quite catch the name and location, but I believe it was a South Carolina dealer, and the city may have been Bluffton...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:31:18 -0700
  ...marker to > catch on. > > It appeared that they had just put press-nuts behind the panel for the > screws to catch on. > > It would...
• Re: Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:42:28 -0300
  ...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: Help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:29:13 -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: How to tighten up the cig lighter socket?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:49:53 -0500
  ...If you want to try, you have to push the green plastic "catches" out from inside of the lighter (they snap into the metal...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 19:11:46 -0700
  ...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: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:33:30 -0700
  ...The Safety Catch will not be >> functioning so be >> advised: Take reasonable efforts to protect your toes when removing >> spare tire! >> >> Check for clearance...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 May 2023 13:57:18 -0400
  ...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: westfalia self-immolation (free '71 van?)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:41:08 -0700
  ...A common reason that Type 1 VW engines > catches on fire the fuel line sitting on top of the generator. Spark > near fuel is...
• Re: Water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:56:33 -0500
  ...Instead I just siphoned the reservoir empty and then placed a pan under the pump to catch the rest. I did have a problem...
• Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:18:55 -0800
  ...Has anyone installed a scoop under the oil pan > of the WBX to catch air and increase cooling of oil inside? Something > like Terry...
• Diesel Vanagon Acquired!!! Need engine Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 18:31:10 -0500
  ...Well there is a catch. It came without a motor. None.. not a blown motor.. No motor. So I am looking for one. My...
• Re: window does not roll up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:07:45 -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: San Francisco Advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:29:56 -0500
  ...From there you can walk to catch the cable cars and travel throughout for cheap. Cheers Joel Sent from my iPhone On Dec 21...
• Re: i dont drive my vanagons because im afraid they will catch on fire
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:59:55 -0700
  ...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: Westy reliability - smoking van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:19:15 -0700
  ...the frequency with which they catch fire, and it was nothing > to worry about. After some minor panicking looking for fire extinguishers I > decided...
• Re: '82 diesel resurrection death?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:04:29 -0400
  ...Before you drop the oil pan, make sure the ignition is off, the car is in neutral and block the wheels. Put a wrench...
• Re: The List
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 21:51:38 -0500
  ...community! I'm a college student that asked for an oil pan for christmas. I think i have a problem..... : ) -Craig '85GL turned WESTY...
• Re: FS- 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:45:36 -0700
  ...Hope you catch it. thank you. Scott www.turbovans.com 541 - 951 - 8151 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin" <robindavies@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• gas tank overflows, engine probs
  Historical mailing list - Robert S. Williams, MD
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 21:03:04 -0500
  ...till just about the time that the seatbelt warning buzzer stops buzzing and the panel lights shut off. (5 seconds or so) then the...
• Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:50 -0500
  ...Has anyone installed a scoop under the oil pan of the WBX to catch air and increase cooling of oil inside? Something like Terry...
• Re: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 21:43:36 -0400
  ...I used a large (like 35' x 20') lid to a Rubbermaid container as a work surface (it had raised edges to catch the...
• Re: Audi ripped open by backhoe (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 23:04:40 +1200
  ...Couldn't quite catch >the name and location, but I believe it was a South Carolina dealer, and >the city may have been Bluffton...
• Re: Help with coolant leak
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 20 Jul 2020 11:24:31 -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: Rear facing seats, & large sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:33:06 -1000
  ...the people on the rear bench catch a lot of wind when driving at highway speeds. The sunroof seals always need replacing (over time...
• Re: VANAGAIN
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 06:09:57 -0800
  ...Go ahead and R&R your water pump, putting a clean drain pan underneath it to catch any coolant (I got less than a...
• J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:35:45 -0800
  ...At around > 150k, he was catching the coolant in a cat litter pan and pouring it > back > in! Then, one of the gaskets let...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:00:13 -0700
  ...marker to > > catch on. > > > > It appeared that they had just put press-nuts behind the panel for the > > screws to catch on. > > > > It would...
• Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 14:25:13 -0700
  ...Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" > University of Idaho > www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356 >
• Re: How easy is it to .....Temp 2 sensor connector
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 21:05:13 -0400
  ...Good to have a catch pan handy though. One might use the O-ring over again but that's a cheap part and wise...
• Re: Central Locks..
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:39:11 +0200
  ...Unfortunately you are going to have to remove panels to get to the wires. Hope this helps. (You are doing clutch,CV's and...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:02:12 -0400
  ...Aside from the need for better insulation, the original is famous for trapping water which causes the panel to rust severely and prematurely. Foams...
• Re: Clean my Dusty Caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:24:58 -0800
  ...soap, and the "pots-n-pans" cycle, if ya got a choice. Turn off the heated dry, or catch it before that part of...
• about "Under the Bus"
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  23 May 1996 11:05:53 -0700
  ...IF you look carefully, there is a cast aluminum elbow bolted to the pan, and then the plastic tube bolts to the elbow. Because...
• Re: No start/ Yes spark II
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:06:51 -0500
  ...you just let off > the 'start' position back to 'on'... > and catch it just right...the engine would still be turning a turn or...
• camper tops vs the weather
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 1994 23:15:18 -0800
  ...Remember that leak I was talking about awhile back? (in case you don't I've been catching drips in a pan under my...
• Re: 2nd handle on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 22 May 2002 15:07:32 -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: Vanagon Bush Guard /Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 6 Dec 2003 10:39:21 -0500
  ...hit a tall moose with one all it would do is catch it after >the moose went over top of it and destroyed your...
• Re: Sliding door supposed to stay open?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:14:15 EDT
  ...This hook, when the door is all the way open, latches to a catch on the front inside of the door. The visual here...
• Re: Replacement Muffller selections
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:45:55 -0800
  ...Try MSN Radio powered by Pandora. http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:50:40 -0500
  ...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: Buses on 66
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 16:19:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Saturday night will be a cruise to Ozark, MO (about 20 miles) to catch the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Brewer & Shipley concert (or you...
• Re: Adjusting Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 2 May 2023 11:05:09 -0700
  ...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: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 07:28:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...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: Rrear seat removal in a westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:58:45 -0400
  ...Rear seat is out safely and passenger side panels removed for sound deadening. My fears of lost nuts and broken bolts were not realized...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Fri, 30 May 2003 00:39:16 -0700
  ...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: Carver P4 - Thoughts on installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 26 Jul 1998 08:36:48 -0700
  ...You can can catch the other end of the wire through the rear top cabinet through the access panel. Some clever dexterity will be...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor installation question.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 3 Sep 2015 14:50:41 -1000
  ...Have a small catch pan under the area > if you are in your garage or somewhere you care about leaving a mess. > Pretty easy...
• Re: bed problems
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:16:22 -0700
  ...The wrench flats are very shallow so you may need to pry the side panel off at least partly to get a wrench on...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list - adam grove
  Fri, 11 Jul 1997 16:16:18 PDT
  ...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: Temp 2 sensor installation question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 3 Sep 2015 09:02:18 -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...
• Re: Swapping a tach for the clock?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:36:30 -0700
  Just for info, I know that a buddy's 86 Canadian Panel Vanagon doesn't have either a clock or tach. For those interested...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:45:16 -0700
  ...I also like to put a shallow drip pan under the engine > to catch all the stuff so that it doesn't junk up...
• Re: Inserting Terry K heater shutoff valve
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:37:39 -0600
  ...kind like a big "pan". Oh, by the way, be sure the yellow valve is in the closed position before putting the glove box...
• Re: Westy reliability - smoking van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:20:21 -0700
  ...the frequency with which they catch fire, and it was >> nothing to worry about. After some minor panicking looking for fire >> extinguishers I decided...
• Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:23:24 -0400
  ...converter seal, screen, the paper gasket under the screen, and a pan gasket. The unit was working fine for about a week, short trips...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 08:53:48 -0800
  ...There's a black plastic "oil-catcher" cup that clips onto and hang under the filter and stays with it to catch oil until...
• Re: So proud of my son.
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 19:58:33 -0800
  ...BTW, will I find a round or square filter when I drop the pan... I've got both, so place your bets. Mike Pedersen...
• Re: Front door speakers and window crank
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:41:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...I have had the door panels off and checked out the existing > speaker mounting apparatus which looks to me to be difficult to reuse...
• Re: Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 11:01:04 -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...