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• Re: vanagon gas overflow problem from filler hole again......
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 10:32:17 -0700
  ...ok..yesterday i took a lister's advice and swapped out the filler neck on my 84... thinking the vent tube was clogged or...
• Re: Expansion tank level; was RE: temp light blinking.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:24:42 -0700
  ...tank to the > bottom of the neck (with the overflow tank full to the bottom of its neck) > and the system always finds the...
• Re: replacing fuel tank - Using different filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 10:09:55 -0400
  I have the old wider exit on my tank as I have an 83.5. There is a grommet you can get that enables...
• Re: Overspill leak
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:14:18 -0600
  ...leak of gasoline on an 85 > Vanagon when filling up? > > > > install a '88-'91 filler neck w/ float ball.. i have one for sale >
• Re:Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Sep 96 08:56:33 -0400
  ...repaired and having cold air blown at the back of my neck was not pleasant. But your post raises another question. Do I gain...
• Re: Rear License Plate Door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 1997 21:44:12 -0400 (AST)
  >Just remove the oil cap and pull on the neck of the tube. If at first you >don't succeed, keep pulling on it...
• Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 03:25:32 -0400
  ...up and two additional chairs we have room enought for compiling all available data without having Department of Health employees looking upon our necks.
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:29:05 EDT
  ...Much warmer and no cold draft on my neck. Tom '91 Carat, '85 Westy [text/html]
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Friday Edition
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 03:48:40 EDT
  ...I discovered that 65 to 70 mile an hour grasshoppers will bruise your ears and irritate your neck. I added a piece of fiber...
• Re: Gas tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:21:30 -0500
  ...Filler neck grommet is about $13, be careful I think there are two sizes depending on year. Tank is fairly easy to drop by...
• Re: Trailer Hitches
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:32:51 -0800
  ...All the Gordons in this neck of the woods use one. Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA www.wordless.me On Fri, Jan 28, 2011...
• EV Poptop Struts? Retro?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Williams
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 05:59:03 -0800
  ...Like one of those on the list, my current [old] configuration is increasing the neck musles but it's also flattening the top of...
• Re: Showers Redux & Sponge Baths
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:42:52 -0500
  ...Scrub the face, neck, ears, torso, legs, arms, then hair with >scant, but adequate soap. We use Zest, as it rinses easily. Giving a...
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!! How to get to winshield washer pump.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 18:20:05 +0100
  ...The filler neck goes through > a rubber sleeve into the tank, and will separate easily. You only need to > undo the two 13mm bolts...
• Re: New Vanagon wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 May 2004 03:53:53 EDT
  ...peace out- chris.. (who remembers when ad-rock from the Beastie Boys used to wear a bus emblem around his neck.. :<) if none of...
• Re: Non-remote Mirror fix (yet another method)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:39:35 -0700
  ...the bit emerged from the neck of the mirror. [S]he then cut a square notch in the neck of the mirror with the...
• Re: Gas Leak - survey of your opinion
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Falvey
  Wed, 17 May 2000 09:15:00 -0700
  ...One time, it appeared to spill out of the top of the neck where you fill the tank on passenger side. I took it...
• Re: Olberman link (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 07:57:19 -0500
  ...It literally raised the hair on my neck >> with the >> fervor and clarity of his call for action and why. >> >
• Re: headrest misperceptions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 03:23:26 -0400
  ...My comment was simply abut the "positioning" of the restraint to support the small of your neck. There's something to be said for...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:19:31 -0500
  ...Is yours missing? -- vacuum-formed sheet of polyethylene installed on the reservoir neck and covering up everything else rather completely. Yours, David
• NEWS on The Bus Depot!! (short but to the point)
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 07:56:07 -0500
  ...As much problem as I've had (in need of wheels), Ron has stuck his neck out to deliver needed parts quickly! I'm...
• bouncing speedo
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:59:24 -0800
  ...the cable to the speedo is cracked completely where its narrow "neck" portion meets the larger, mounting clip part. Hope that makes sense. Maybe...
• Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 10:11:49 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/mbw2nmc My amateur skills aside, (aligning the large type filler neck is a small pita), the filler neck hole in my...
• Re: Washer fluid
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 19:39:49 CDT
  ...what's happening is that the tank is full, and the fluid is going up the filler neck, but the tank/neck gasket is...
• Subaru 2.2 running rough after a couple of minutes
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:24:40 -0500
  ...Sorry the neck stretching angle... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO09WELeydA it's not throwing any codes to check. any ideas? Jimmy Wilmington...
• coolant reservoir repair
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Sun, 1 Jun 2014 07:15:42 -0700
  ...This replacement now has a crack along the neck at base of the filler. What would folks recommend using for a temporary fix? jb...
• Re: subject Re: Stock tire size
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:08:46 -0700
  ...I hang my Vanagon around my neck and wear headgaskets on my sleeve. No chance on losing them that way. BenT Sent from my...
• Re: where we're from?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:04:15 +0200
  ...Dave, I dont know when I will be around your neck of wood, but if/when I get there, I hope you're keeping...
• Re: sirrus radio
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:06:15 -0800
  ...fanatic xm is much better. > > I'm going to stick my neck out just a bit here and make a guess that Ken Wilford...
• Re: Neat Stuff MVC (Mucho Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 23:02:29 +1200
  ...This tube has to be shortend a bit, because the filler neck and the SAMCO knee is a little bit longer than the originel...
• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:15:50 -0800
  Here you go, the factory adapter seal version to use the smaller later filler neck with larger early size tank hole. http://www.busdepot...
• Belching gas filler hole
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 3 Mar 2001 03:29:59 -0600
  ...and then a big belch of gas comes back up the filler neck. Any ideas on this one. TIA Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
• Re: Mercedes-Benz : 306D Van
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 07:14:20 -0700
  ...come from? > I never have seen any of these in my neck of the woods! > Did they just import these to the West Coast...
• Re: [vanagon] 80-87 van burping gas all over the side when filling up? heres ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:46:27 EST
  ...i put the 88-91 style filler neck w/ float ball on my 84.. chris
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:51:28 -0500
  ...Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension. > > <<Well if you guys just have to have a funnel to get that oil in you...
• Re: windshield fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 14:50:18 -0800
  ...the filler neck is somewhat casually sealed to the top of the res I believe.. and better for it to overflow there than onto...
• repairing busted off power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:40:34 EDT
  ...the pivoting neck of the power mirror has a pot metal threaded tube that screws into the base, that the wires pass thru and...
• fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
  Sat, 22 Mar 1997 23:02:03 -0500
  ...I also would like to know if it is normal, or whether I >have a leak in the filler neck or something. Also happens...
• Re: 1988 Westy - fuel leaks upon fill up
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:11:36 -0400
  ...You will see where the vent tube comes off the filler neck and follow it Good luck Cory Sammons 84 Westy 99 New Beetle...
• Re: To Hit or Not To Hit (Was Hit 4 Deer)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 20:33:27 -0500
  ...Ocassionally some one would donate the neck to me for the effort, and I got to keep the keep the hide too. The hide...
• Re: misc
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 13:28:58 CDT
  ...He says the next thing to check is the filler neck. Anyone >have this problem and know a solution? you could take off the...
• Re: Tips and Tricks - Oil Filler NecK Extension Extension.
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:20:49 -0500
  ...It has been some years since I had my '86 & I had forgotten >what a pain in the butt that filler neck can be...
• Re: Christmas Vanagon gift reports
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:21:05 -0700
  I hang it around my neck with my ‘fallen can’t get up’ signal and my blood type. From: Steven Shelton Sent: Wednesday, December...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Headlight
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 8 Sep 1996 01:34:28 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sat, 7 Sep 1996, Bernie Campoli wrote: > Greetings from the red neck riviera,Panama City ,FL. has anyone > addressed the misting or haze...
• Re: My my aren't I full of semi-topical questions today...
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 19 Sep 1998 22:32:14 -0700
  ...oooohh - a gen-u-ine NECKER'S KNOB!!! (o.e. on early '50's Merc's/Fords) >So. Anyone know where I can order...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 13 May 2005 07:14:32 -0700
  ...The long neck of these bottles is perfect for pouring into the filler neck without spilling. Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright...
• Re: fuel overflow
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 1997 13:54:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...However I've checked the tank neck and can't see or smell any cracks or leaks. Ron ---------- >From: Chris Braymen <Bonehead@compuserve.com...
• Many Questions
  Historical mailing list - "Mc Connon James (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 09:48:35 -0800
  ...converter or unleaded adapter on the fuel filler neck but was sold and carries an American spec. VIN number .I'll be attempting to...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 10:25:54 +0000
  ...In this neck of the woods, folks occasionally die from lack of preparedness. At the cost of VCs to safest solution is to start...
• Re: Braille parking - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:36:12 -0500
  On Sat, 28 Feb 2004, John Runberg wrote: > Not in my neck of Virginia. They won't come if it's minor damage on...
• : does your van spew gas all over the side from the filler neck when u
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 23:03:42 -0500
  I've got an 88 that spews gas. Am I short a ball? ;) Seriously, everytime I fill up I get the big kickback of...
• Re: Almost sold my Westie......(long but only slightly "ranty" --- ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 09:46:16 -0500
  ...Joy is right as well - watch out for the back and neck pain, it can linger or flare up again after you thought you...
• 92mph [WAS : 102mph]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 16 May 2007 10:59:58 -0700
  ...or lounge or davenport or whatevertheheck you call it in your neck of the woods. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the...
• Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:35:51 -0500
  Hi All, So, I was filling the tank today when all of the sudden I noticed gas spilling out from underneath the filler neck...
• Re: Jump Seats & Seat Belts
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:04:40 -0500
  ...Their neck muscles need to be fully developed before they can face forwards. Look at the instructions for the infant/child seat.
• Re: Diesel Rabbits - Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:00:40 EDT
  ...Heck, even gas Rabbits for that matter!? > > Plenty of them in my neck of the woods. They seem to multiply like... welll rabbits. BenT
• carbon cannister baywindow busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 May 1996 21:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...So far, I've checked ALL fuel lines, and the filler neck, and the bus is not running too rich. Any thoughts? Paul '79...
• Re: Here's a Vanagon I've never seen!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:09:53 -0700
  ...Not in my neck of the woods. Yes, definitely single cab with 911 turbo twist alloys. Flimsy looking spoiler. BenT
• Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
  ...Pop the small line that hooks to the filler neck (overflow line) out of the tank. 8. Unscrew the three screws that fasten the...
• '80-'84 Vanagon Bentley on VA CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:33:50 +0000
  ...Hit the ATM on your way over and you'll be up to your neck in greasy van parts in no time. Local cash...