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• Re: 84 Vanagon slider curtain hack
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 15 May 2024 00:02:36 +0000
  ...My 85 Vanagon had nothing...so I used wooden 3/8" dowels.  Over time, they sagged.  So I upgraded to Walmart basic Curtain Rod...
• Re: Heli-Coil an Engine Oil Drain? / From the Real World
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 15:52:50 -0700
  ...I once made a temporary filler plug for a chainsaw oil > tank by sanding a hardwood dowel to a slight taper then gashing some...
• Solved: fridge blowing out!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:16:34 -0700
  ...Used a wood dowel inside the air intake to push/press so that the vent casing (cast piece that both vent tubes end in...
• Re: Brake hose-pinching device
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Nov 2003 12:38:04 -0600
  ...and a >couple sections of a split 1/2-inch wooden dowel to >prevent damage to the rubber hose. Kind of a >large-scale...
• Re: Fridge goes out while driving???
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 16:45:27 -0400
  ...I use a rounded dowel inserted into the exhaust hole to bend and align as necessary before mounting it up with screws. I siliconed...
• Re: Swinging table
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:21:51 -0500
  Speaking of adjustable height, everyone should consider the 1" dowel trick so that that could raise the table to any height they want. As...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:51:19 -0700
  ...Maybe a dowel rod with some bubble gum (regular or > > sugar-free) stuck on the end might also work. I guess I should have...
• Re: Kids sleeping in top bunk.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 23:10:33 -0400
  ...Go to Home Depot, buy 4 of the 4' dowels (5/8" I think) and trim them about 1/4" off, piece of 1x2...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 May 2011 22:53:32 -0400
  ...anti-rotation to a fastener--like pinning with a cross-holes (dowel pin) for example. Uhh-h-h....maybe even Loctite....depends on what...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:24:08 -0400
  ...to stop brake lines? I find I have to take a dowel and > sharpen it in a pencil sharpener to get a decent fit...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:08:48 -0700
  ...diameter.� I used a 1 inch x 1/8 dia stainless dowel pin secured with a dab of expoxy; a spring roll pin would...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 17:55:26 -0800
  ...side, 13.92 253 887 465 - plastic cap for seat leg "dowels", 2 required, $2.20 ea. 255 887 401A - upper reinforcement, left side...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:18 -0400
  ...It took a minute of > whittling on the end of a 1" dowel and a dab of epoxy. Thanks to the > original poster a...
• Re: Rear brake warning signs?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:17:29 -0700
  ...stick a dowel in a pencil sharpener, one for each side, and cut it short so that it doesn't accidently lever off a...
• Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:57:01 -0400
  ...That's the benefit of hindsight - I put in a dowel to support the middle. *I seriously contend that there is *no* measurable increment...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 20:18:40 -0800
  ...side, 13.92 253 887 465 - plastic cap for seat leg "dowels", 2 required, $2.20 ea. 255 887 401A - upper reinforcement, left side...
• Re: Coolant draining strategy?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:52:55 -0700
  You can find wooden dowels in several different sizes at yer local hardware store or Home Depot. Cya, R ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rocket J...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:59:58 -0700
  ...Head gasket alignment dowels would be nice, but you make some or get by without. With that many miles - if the head isn't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Jun 2007 - Special issue (#2007-659)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:07:57 -0700
  ...cramped space > of the bottom cubbyhole (which is why the wooden dowel > idea is better, though probably more work). That and > the fact that...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:13:50 -0500
  ...so its like a two feet long dowel inside >> >> the >> >> table leg?more like a cut off broom handle? and why does it rise...
• Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:51:09 -0800
  ...the stud, then tap or press in a 1/8 stainless dowel pin, 1" long. If you're close to center, the pin will...
• Re: 2.5L 120HP waterboxer.....that runs on 91 octane......90mm stroke by 94mm bore....and pases smog...hmmm?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:45:56 -0700
  ...CYLINDER KIT K70401 (B) 185 BUGPACK FLYWHEEL 12v 13lb LIGHTENED 8 DOWEL 110 ELRING SEAL KIT ENGINE SEALS & GASKETS 12 SCAT NUT CHROMOLY GLAND...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 11:44:03 -0700
  ...I'm referring them to German Transaxle for that. > > Robert Mac Dowell forwarded a pretty fuzzy jpg of a page detailing the > "Kennedy" modification...
• Re: Them little shelf bumpies
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:10:22 -0700
  ...wood dowel or better, mild steel. Maybe there's Teflon in that dim. Cut, drill and you're off to the races! You have...
• Re: Last minute tips before engine re-install?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:38:10 -0700
  ...like pressure plate locating dowels missing from the flywheel... I've seen that one a few times. I've seen LOTS of mis-steps...
• Re: Richard Koerner van
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:43:24 +0000
  ...upgrade with a crosswise drilled hole into shank with a SS dowel pin).  It might even have a yellow signal lens on Passenger side...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:50:54 -0500
  ...to stop brake lines? I find I have to take a dowel and >> sharpen it in a pencil sharpener to get a decent fit...
• Re: Recommendation needed for exterior plastic black paint for grill
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 30 May 2022 17:24:47 +0000
  ...is easily eliminated too with a cross drilled hole and SS dowel pin).  I also use the satin black on the Rear engine vents...
• Re: oil in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 3 Jan 2021 15:58:56 -0500
  ...Instead, I purchased > two 3/8-inch oak dowel rods and cut them to length. They fit perfectly in > the white plastic clips that...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:13:21 -0700
  ...I'm referring them to German Transaxle for that. > > > > Robert Mac Dowell forwarded a pretty fuzzy jpg of a page detailing the > > "Kennedy" modification...
• Re: Back in Sac ... was Stuck in Redding
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 10:42:22 -0500
  ...2 people are more fun when doing the coolant burping, but I made a round wood dowel with a recess in one end to...
• Re: roof rack vs. trailer
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:15:46 -0800
  ...15:32 Robert Mac Dowell <yakandhike@COMCAST.NET> > napisał(a): > >> I too had noticed the drop in gas mileage with the roof rack on...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 12 May 2011 22:38:12 -0500
  ...anti-rotation to a fastener--like pinning with a cross-holes (dowel pin) for example. Uhh-h-h....maybe even Loctite....depends on what...
• Re: Richard Koerner van
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 15 Apr 2023 18:07:44 -0700
  ...It might even have a "floppy mirror" (which I upgrade with > a crosswise drilled hole into shank with a SS dowel pin). It might...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 12:25:06 -1000
  ...to operate the brake lights—I cut a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very > tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:31:31 -0700
  ...I also used a wood dowel to fine tune. There is also a mark on the crank pulley that lines up with a stationary...
• Cooling System 86 Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Justin Pentecost
  Mon, 3 May 1999 22:12:35 +0100
  ...It all works fine except that the "Missing" hose is about 4in long and had what looks like a bit of dowel pushed into...
• Re: cap for fridge exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:45:02 -0400
  ...together' The easiest way to do this is to take a dowel or broomstick and use it to twist the chimney into alignment. Once...
• Re: holes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:18:43 -0500
  ...If I had very many or was in a hurry, I would wrap the thread around a plastic straw or wooden dowel and lay...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:38:02 +0100
  ...Maybe a dowel rod with some bubble gum (regular or > > > sugar-free) stuck on the end might also work. I guess I should have...
• Re: propane tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:14:25 -0700
  ...propane tank question On 10/3/2012 7:09 PM, Robert Mac Dowell wrote: > Let me put it this way. I had all the...
• Re: Modified carriage bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 13 May 2011 12:37:05 -0700
  ...anti-rotation to a fastener--like pinning with a cross-holes (dowel pin) for example. Uhh-h-h....maybe even Loctite....depends on what...
• Re: Possible Distributor Drive Shaft issue - Timing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:20:31 -0700
  ...I took some samba advice and used a wood dowel (1/4") to lift the dizzy drive shaft 1/2 to 3/4" in...
• Porsche trans adaptor info found
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 May 2000 10:31:14 +1200
  ...Porsche trans up to ~1974 had drive flanges with 4 bolts and 2 dowels; these will not fit VW CVs. Trans after 1974, such...
• Re: transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:13:22 -0800
  ...If you really want to hear that bearing noise, press a wooden dowel to the shift knob, and the other end to your ear...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:07:56 -0230
  ...It took a minute of > whittling on the end of a 1" dowel and a dab of epoxy. Thanks to the > original poster a...
• Re: Pop top Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gates
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:48 -0700
  ...I will use six aluminum dowel pins to place the bed. On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM, Florian Speier <groups.florian...
• Re: Making a Bed--any advise?
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:45:40 -0700
  ...I then drilled both the plywood and the 2 x 6, and the 2 X 4 frame and inserted 3/4" dowel rod and...
• Re: Help me diagnose and fix no brake lights
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Oct 2015 22:26:21 +0000
  ...to operate the brake lights—I cut a 3/4 inch dowel that jams very > tightly between the underside lower steering wheel and the...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 23 May 2011 13:24:14 -0700
  ...I'm referring them to German Transaxle for that. >> > >> > Robert Mac Dowell forwarded a pretty fuzzy jpg of a page detailing the >> > "Kennedy" modification...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:21:28 -0400
  ...to stop brake lines? I find I have to take a dowel and >>> sharpen it in a pencil sharpener to get a decent fit...
• Cooling System: tips from a newb POV
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 12:00:54 -0700
  ...In hindsight, an dowel in one flange to pump hole would help line up parts so when threading the first fastener, the sealant doesn...
• Re: Another Type IV
  Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 22:58:51 -0500
  ...One main bearing dowel pin missing on #3 main, bearing hadn't spun but showed signs of moving in the case. (Freebie form local...
• beautiful `67 bus for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Aug 94 21:42:12 PDT
  ...2007 cc 90.5 pistons with total seal rings 78mm Bugpack crank new custom case flywheel 8-dowelled Engle 110 camshaft Dual Weber 40...
• Re: Bled the Clutch
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 11:13:13 -0800
  ...Can you now operate the clutch using a finger, dowel or other suitablely inert and harmless object pushing where the slave cylinder should be...
• Re: Re-painting front table mount
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 17:43:30 -0500
  I made mine slightly differently than Roy, who used a wooden dowel and a pipe flange. I just bought a length of pipe that...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 14:58:25 -0400
  On my very first Type4 rebuild (1984) I left out one of the crankshaft dowel pins. Couldn't find it, and thought "hey, I...
• Re: Door Handle Repairs
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 96 10:11 CST
  ...As I stated in my previous post, I discovered the core for the two front doors is held in place by a dowel-pin...
• Re: Clunking sound
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:22:48 -0500
  ...A broom handle or other thick dowel will also work. You can't touch a spinning assembly (obviously!), but you can usually find a...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:39:30 -0400
  ...o-rings to replace a broken rubber washer for the top dowel/mount of the radiator. (worked great); -the heater hose RETURN leg runs...