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• Made Roy O's AC modification...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 20:07:20 -0700
  ...Since I didn't feel like going to Home Depot for materials, I simply rolled up some newspaper and wrapped it in duct tape...
• Re: U.S. Lowers Terror Alert Level to Yellow
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 22:55:17 -0800
  ...today it is duct-tape and cover. :p David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 20:32:58 -0800
  ...Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder > Hello listees, > > i'm just wondering what, if anything, any of you have > aquired in your vanagons...
• Friday: Joel Walker Inspired Rhyme
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 21:40:45 -0700
  ...But a lass with a plan, to escape in her van, with few tools (but duct tape to spare) Will survive, mark my words...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:14:40 -0400
  ...The Westy rear a/c housing had > a custom piece of duct (triangular, tapering towards the front) that > collected all of the air and...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:59:00 -0600
  ...Tapes (3.9Mils), 2'*65 Feet Foil Tape, Metal > > Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Duct Tape with Adhesive Backing for Hot Cold > > Air HVAC Ductwork...
• Re: redrock/pseudo-shower
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 08:31:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...It involves Group showers???? Yahooo! I just may show up yet!!! Who's bringing the Crisco? The duct tape? Thom -- > If you're not...
• Re: Clean Duct Tape Residue? (pop to canvas repair)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:08:38 -0700
  Yahoo answers: Use Hairspray or WD-40 (solvent) * Remember: When removing any stains, always test any cleaning method on an out-of-the-way...
• Re: hose repair tape (was 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:18:18 -0400
  ...time to time at auto parts places "hose repair tape" >which looks quite duct-tape like. Is this something with would be >appropriate for...
• Re: New generation of vw busses (T5 photos)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 00:02:13 EST
  ...photos are half covered in duct tape and black primer) or crash test vehicles w/ orange caution tape/decals on them which is the...
• reformulated gasoline
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Apr 1997 16:08:04 -0500
  ...John Nyquist '91 Vanagon GL, tornado red, 115k '83 Rabbit diesel, mahogany with duct tape accents, 210k '95 Honda Accord (my wifes; I won...
• Re: showers
  Historical mailing list - Chas Hoakanson
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 18:15:25 EDT
  ...Apparently no duct tape included, but they seem pretty cool. Also If you check out the sportsmobile site, you will see how they make...
• Coolant pipe beading problem
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 09:31:19 -0800
  ...The three basic elements are of course Duct Tape,WD-40, and JB Weld ... Not on the periodic table.
• Too Much Heat!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:19:27 -0400
  ...duct tape, stuff an old sock into them, etc.)? Is there any concern with too much heat build up and/or melting of ducts...
• Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 14:19:12 -0800
  ...If you stretch it tight/put slats across > the opening every couple of feet & duct tape it down tightly, I don't think > it...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:38:51 -0700
  wooo eazy man i'm a guy, i meant for the girls. -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829 voicemail/fax ---- Bill...
• Re: COLD fresh air leaking
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 02:06:42 -0600
  ...cardboard (properly sized, cut, and taped) over the plastic wire mesh screen that covers the air intake duct. This should have stopped all fresh...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:39:02 -0600
  ...I have wrapped up burst rad hoses > successfully with Gaffer tape. (better than duct tape-used in the film > biz) > > Anybody else made emergency...
• Throttle cable for 1.9 auto 85 with Mcquiver story bonus
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:37:26 -0800
  ...no donut hell i am canadian and err well ya know duct tape is canucks best friend but do you realy stretch it from...
• Re: rain guard
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 20:38:25 EST
  ...Wound up using duct tape to finish out the season. My question is, if you silicone them in, what happens when you want to...
• Re: auxiallary battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 30 Dec 2000 09:45:45 -0800
  ...then taped over the two gaps in the lid with black duct type tape. Bill
• Re: Propex installation questions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 3 Dec 1996 08:39:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...I put the left over silver ducting on the intake and shoved it in the opposite direction of the exhaust ducting. The mushroom thingie...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:28:19 -0600
  ...You can hold the fold with a clamp, a wiretie, some string, some duct tape--or have some one hold them while you drive...
• Re: '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:07:07 -0400
  ...it won't fix, but it's right up there with duct tape and baling wire in my book! I'd add JB "Quick...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 18:47:39 -0700
  ...I'll take a good roll of duct tape and tape the door shut tomorrow. Then I'll measure again. How's that? Keep...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:42:10 -0400
  ...an assortment of spade and ring terminal connectors electrical tape, rescue tape, duct tape large, medium and small phillips and slotted screwdrivers 12-pt...
• leaking gas when engine is on (long)
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 09:44:43 -0800
  ...tshirts or rags to wrap gas leak, duct tape the rag, or direct duct tape if possible. 3/ roll it to the hill inside...
• Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 14:09:03 -0400
  ...the easiest way to get the job done, >> not necessarily correct. >> Duct, tape, baling wire, super glue, etc. anything to get to the end...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:08:34 -0400
  ...The Westy rear a/c housing > had > > a custom piece of duct (triangular, tapering towards the front) that > > collected all of the air and...
• Westy Skylght Reposting
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 21:48:56 -0500
  ...factory plexiglass skylight, cover as a replacement for a damaged, plywooded, duct taped, skylight double plexiglass cover ------ No, the whole pop top doesn't...
• Re: Door vents
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 10:18:22 EDT
  ...The paper duct goes up where the > radiator is at the waterboxers. > > Why are this channels taped? I guess, it's just rust > prevention...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 18:11:15 -0600
  ...Roll of duct tape doubles as > cupholder >Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:43:08 -0800 > >Hello listees, > >i'm just wondering what, if...
• FS: Westy Cover and rear springs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 21:21:40 EDT
  ...Its made of grey cotton/canvas and has a few minor rips that have been repaired with duct tape. Its not new by any...
• Re: Lower door vents taped up?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 21:40:57 +0200
  ...While poking around my front doors on my 90 GL, I noticed > some black tape similar to duct tape covering the body cutout for...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:06:11 -0800
  ...Tapes (3.9Mils), 2'*65 Feet Foil Tape, >> Metal >> > Insulation Tape, Heavy Duty Duct Tape with Adhesive Backing for Hot Cold >> > Air HVAC Ductwork...
• Re: Removing the Westy Top and Installing a Temporary Top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 17:51:44 -0500
  ...I like the duct tape and tarp idea.Maybe a brace half way over the hole(Strips of tape?).Roger
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:09:11 -0700
  ...For those who accidentally rip the plastic in the process, I've seen repairs with packing tape or duct tape that lasted for years...
• Re: Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 18:08:24 -0600
  ...I use cardboard and duct tape. This keeps cold air out in winter, and humid air out in summer (when you may wish to...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 13:08:54 +0000
  ...I was talking about ("but we have lots and lots of duct tape with mustaches and cheetah skin"). Just google it, there are some...
• Re: Can someone identify these wires ... And ... Propane lines
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 13:57:37 EDT
  ...and you should NEVER used duct tape as masking tape!!! they make that quick release painters tape.. the green yellow or blue tape..for...
• Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
  Historical mailing list - MacAndrew Jack
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:25:48 -0700
  ...Got home with a paper towel roll duct taped to the control lever pushing it away from the dash. when I got home 8...
• Re: What tools do you carry in your Bus on a daily basis?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 19:23:18 -0400
  ...Rides in my van along with the 7,8,10,13, 19 mm hexes, old piton hammer, needle noses, vicegrips, duct tape, baling wire...
• Re: Silicone tape = rescue tape, was Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:22:29 -0700
  ...It works good for that, too...way better than duct tape or electrical tape. I may try some on my next flat tubular bike...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 17:15:56 +0000
  ...I also took the precaution of taping all the seams with metal foil tape (not duct tape) to keep the gooey stuff away from...
• Re: More tidbits on my bus
  Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
  Tue, 2 May 1995 12:26:13 -0600 (MDT)
  ...DUCT TAPE. That's how I manage to contort the paper/metal-coated hoses into place so I have heat. Works pretty well--though...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 12:50:33 -0800
  ...I have wrapped up burst rad hoses > successfully with Gaffer tape. (better than duct tape-used in the film > biz) > > Anybody else made emergency...
• Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:05:31 -0700
  ...Oh, and hide the duct tape...unless you're trolling for Larry the Cable Guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.� :) A...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:44:38 -0700
  well * checking * nope still a guy, not a shim, LOL hope the record is straight ;) -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829...
• Re: mice in the bus
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 16:55:21 -0500
  ...A little duct tape should take care of it. As far as eliminating the critters goes, you're on yer own. <G> George/ATL...
• Re: water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 4 May 2004 17:35:57 EDT
  ...I will probably epoxy ours this spring, as right now it has duct tape holding it together but it still drips. Mark in AK
• Final Drive-turbine shaft
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Hawkins
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:27:37 -0400
  ...The shaft was secured with duct tape, however it tore! Rats. See Bently 38.3. The rings need to be replaced. How does one...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:09:51 -0500
  ...What I would like to know is what tools > would be the minimum to bring along as well? Duct tape, WD-40, big hammer...
• Re: Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:50:30 -0400
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: WTB: Westy service covers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:19:22 -0800
  ...somewhat incomplete service covers (the water port has a > flap of duct tape covering it). Does anyone have any good used ones > available for...
• Re: miserable a/c...'84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:54:50 -0400
  ...The Westy rear a/c housing >> had >> > a custom piece of duct (triangular, tapering towards the front) that >> > collected all of the air and...
• Re: Cruise control issues
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 21 May 2009 09:46:47 -0400
  ...Folded cardboard and duct tape worked for me. George/ATL
• Re: fuse for fuel injection components
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0500
  ...I spliced it to the red wire inside the >relay box and secured the fuse holder inside the relay box with a duct tape...
• Re: wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 21:52:43 -0500
  ...I "renewed" this seal by placing some black duct tape along the length of the inside sealing surface of this window channel and pulling...
• Van Storage, mothball, mothballing, long-term storage
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 22:14:41 -0400
  ...Replace the air filter, and tape across the intake securely with duct tape. 4. Drain the motor oil and replace with fresh. 5. Slacken...
• Pushrod tube cracked HELP
  Historical mailing list - James Gebhard
  Thu, 7 May 2009 17:44:37 -0700
  ...I was thinking of using some of that metal duct tape and maybe a hose clamp or two. ������������� Thanks, James