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• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Reinhold, Matthias
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:59:24 -0400
  Here's a tip how to make your own screens: - buy some screen and magnetic tape - cut screen to rectangle about 6" larger than...
• Re: Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 15:21:08 +0000
  ...Reflective Tape NHTSA Study link > > Wouldn't it be cool to find a reflective conspicuity tape that fit in the > wide channel that encircles...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:08:53 +0000
  ...duct tape sticky residue removed > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the...
• electrical goop
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 08:05:48 -0500
  ...I like using this stuff called liqiud pvc tape. Silicone works fine also.The Scothkote is only a waterproofing agent not an electrical insulator...
• Re: FS: New SA Hella H-4s with correct factory buckets $65/pair
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 21:05:07 +1300
  > > The low-beam cutoffs can be "corrected" using a wedge of insulating >> tape or vinyl graphics tape attached over the appropriate part of the...
• Re: Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 May 2012 11:30:30 -0500
  A funny comment that has to do with the tape indirectly. The guy in front of me was buying a tow strap or some...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 16:56:16 -0500
  At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: >Rather than glue the boot back on the AFM I'm inclined to tape it...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:50:25 -0800
  ...As it turns out, my fears >>>> about cracking old plastic were well founded. >>>> >>>> I meticulously cleaned and taped all around the lens housing and...
• Re: Coolant Leak - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 08:32:14 -0700
  I will also comment that the careful application of that tape is important to the quality of the repair....You don't just wrap...
• Re: Installing a tape deck into 69 bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 23 Aug 94 14:21:45 CDT
  ...it was a huge JVC tape tape, that i had to install by removing the glove box and pushing it through the 'radio hole...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 23:02:43 -0700
  And I thought I such the smarty using that tape method :) I did it that way because I'm never smarter than tape measures...
• Re: hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 06:37:53 -0700
  ...There may be some commercial-grade velro tape with stronger adhesives now, but the normal retail tape just comes off with use. Sewing it...
• Re: Rescue tape: Amazing stuff.!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 4 May 2016 13:09:56 -0700
  ...Rescue Tape works very well. I fixed the small elbow coolant hose > out of the heat exchanger on a trip and forgot about it...
• Re: fixing peeling interior
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:39:06 -0400
  I've had good luck putting glue behind the peeling paper, then holding it in place with tape until the glue dries. On mine...
• Metric this, metric that
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Thu, 2 Feb 2006 06:54:22 -0800
  Jeff Ensing wrote: >> I carry tape measures with fractional, metric, and engineers scales. Careful with those. I work for a company whose products are...
• Something good to reattach velour and vinyl to interior door panels etc
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:03 -0400
  While fixing the central locking (thanks everyone!) I also used sail tape to get the panel edges looking good again. It basically double sided...
• Re: 5+years on Rescue Tape.. Fri post
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 18:40:12 -0700
  Well, the instructions with the tape certainly don't say anything about a need for heating. Just stretch and wrap. It wraps on very...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:12:01 -0700
  Yeah don, that's why Karl specified yellow coloured Teflon tape. It is thicker, works on gas line fittings. I've used specific pipe...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:08:37 -0700
  ...and always stayed put. > bob So you are saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape?;-) BenT
• Re: What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 12:16:13 -0700
  ... and if the tabs are broken off, plumbers tape (steel tape with holes every inch or so) works a treat to retain your bottle...
• Re: Body upgrades
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 8 May 2009 09:24:41 -0400
  At 05:27 AM 5/8/2009, John Rodgers wrote: >Can't put tape on it, sliding glass tears up the tape, making it...
• Re: Teflon tape difference: Propane Leak solved
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 5 May 2000 16:14:05 -0400
  At 13:52 5/5/2000, Steve Lashley wrote: >All propane fittings should be compression fittings and don't require the >tape. Uh...what...
• Silicone tape was '85 with geysering coolant (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 08:31:51 -0700
  Greetings fellow Vanagonauts, About the tape I used: I've seen it elsewhere, but got mine from Duluth Trading; here's a link: http...
• Re: new fuel pump taped up
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:45:18 -0700
  Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > I wouldn't worry about a little tape and foam on the outside of your fuel > pump at all. > minor...
• Re: DAT player in dash?
  Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
  Tue, 10 Mar 1998 10:41:42 -0500
  Jay Fitzgerald wrote: > Anyone using an in-dash DAT (digital audio tape) unit with success? I'm > esp. interested in decks that handle 90M...
• Re: looking 4 bug screens front pass/driver window cheap
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 10:21:57 -0600
  ...2 yards of screen material, one roll of duct tape. Assume you already have scissors. If you want deluxe, swap the duct tape for...
• VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:52:39 -0500
  I ordered an M10 threaded VDO oil sender, and was a little disappointed to find that it has *tapered* M10 threads, unlike the VW...
• duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:01:56 -0700
  The PO of my Vanagon decided to close off all the vents in the dash with duct tape so I decided to open them...
• Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 96 20:05:10 EST
  ...The tape however is much thinner and elastic than even racing bicycle tube patches. To apply the tape on the old boots I first...
• Re: And what should arrive in my inbox this morning from Banggood but this magnetic offer
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:17:14 +0000
  Maybe you could do the whole thing without any sewing at all?  Consider laying the duct tape/magnet sandwich strip adjacent to the fabric...
• Re: Propane tank--attaching the "splitter" to the tank
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 19:52:40 -0700
  I was advised to use the right teflon tape...the normal type for regular pipes is supposedly not good around propane. Supposed to use...
• Re: Anyone have this problem with their radio?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:27:49 -0400
  ...It plays cassettes tape without any problems but I lost my radio > function. What I have discovered is when I press the eject button...
• Re: Memory refresh request, trans drain/fill plug size
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 May 2017 09:11:05 -0700
  ...I can find tapered plugs in online catalogs with with that nominal size. Thanks Alistair > On May 14, 2017, at 9:05 AM, vw...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:17:03 -0500
  Duct tape has worked really great for me in repairs to my front seat. I don't slide around anymore and it keeps all...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:52:32 -0700
  ...Electric wire, tape, something to splice wire. small multimeter (Volts amp resistance). Duct tape 1/8" multistranded wire. (For temporary lacing things together) Vulcanizing...
• Re: Muir Tape (bought one)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 14:18:09 -0500
  ...Muir Tape (bought one) > Date: Saturday, January 04, 1997 1:13 PM > > I just talked to Bill at Der Wagonwerks and ordered my tape...
• Re: Cupholder?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:12:44 -0700
  ...The VW-Vanagon > approved cupholder is a > roll of Duct Tape, Ducktape, Gaffers tape, Gun Tape > placed strategically > wherever you want it. Holds the...
• Re: Retracted endorsement: HF mending tape is now junk
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 May 2012 18:47:40 -0700
  I am still running my inline with a Rescue Tape wrap around the cooling system hose that exits the front (as my inline sits...
• Re: 5+years on Rescue Tape.. Fri post
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Sep 2017 16:16:54 -0400
  ...Using an initial layer of adhesive tape *might* help. Yrs, d On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 2:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:58:36 -0400
  ...all bailing wire >- any and all duct tape >- any and all electrical tape >- any 8-track tapes > >:) happy fried-egg two awl. Speaking of...
• Re: The rubber tape w/ which to rebuild boots...
  Historical mailing list - VW Idiot
  Wed, 4 Dec 1996 15:28:48 -0800
  This is self-vulcanizing rubber tape which is commonly used in commercial electrical applications, such as high voltage, high amperage wiring. Try a wholesale...
• Re: Liquid electrical tape????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 14:08:27 -0700
  ...M --- Barrett Willet <barrettw@NVENTURE.COM> wrote: > Does a product exist that acts like liquid electrical tape for > resealing cracks in wiring insulation? ...... > Would...
• Re: Flopping side mirrors ... the rest of the story
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Thu, 30 May 2002 08:34:38 -0700
  Duct tape is the Force. It has a light side, a dark side, and binds the universe together. Larry Chase wrote: >Folks, > >Recently installed...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:14:36 -0700
  ...Wherever you have a chip, tape over it gently from the front with clear tape. The tape will conform to the curve of the...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:07:04 -0800
  ...William > At 04:46 PM 1/20/2002, developtrust wrote: > >Rather than glue the boot back on the AFM I'm inclined to tape...
• Re: Repairing a coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:16:57 -0500
  ...Harbor Freight had a version called X-treme mending tape or similar, and even they were not sure until they went and looked. At...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 14:06:28 -0500
  ...getting photo of your boobs duct taped together circulated on the internet,....priceless." Border of the photo had Mississippi State logo on it. couldn...
• Re: Door air vent was taped over?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:19:48 -0400
  ...side door, I >found that the lower corner vent had been taped over. Just blocked off >under the plastic grille. PO didn't do...
• Re: Intermittent noise from rear
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 12:31:47 -0800
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• hook and loop fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 6 Jul 2012 15:10:37 -0500
  ...So, a while back someone on here suggested hook and loop tape. There appear to be two choices for installing the stuff: It comes...
• Re: How to install Wiper Shaft
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:54:29 -0700
  ...Then you got good grip from the taper and end.Do this, and the > wiper arm will probably stop wandering. It will be in...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 10:14:11 -0800
  My Blaunpunkt has been eating tapes for a while now so mostly it's NPR, but if I did have a tape player the...
• Re: VDO oil sender with untapered threads?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:49:30 -0500
  ...It is true the all VDO Pressure Senders with 10mm Threads (1mm Pitch) are of the 1K style, which is tapered. They do (or...
• Re: Stupid wire question...really... (temp 2 wire)
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:11:50 +0300
  ...How about self vulcanizing tape, some kind of rubber I assume: http://www.gandalf.nl/pdf/SVT.pdf I dont know if this specific...
• Re: LED backup lights update
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:51:46 +0000
  ...I'll just have to clean off the krazy glue and > duck tape first 🤣 > > On Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 4:09 PM Richard...
• Re: That slick plastic tape to quiet down the slider door?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 26 Nov 2013 19:57:54 -0500
  David, once again, I used this one, on the advice of another List member: .010� UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh - $22.04 for the small...
• Re: Save your ball joints!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 96 13:16:29 EST
  > > > > hey..i checked up on this self curing rubber tape..i found it at a local > rubber products supply house..<here in KC..forgot...
• Re: hose repair tape (was 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank)
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:18:18 -0400
  ...Has anyone had any luck tape? (and, that said, I confess that I carry a roll of hose bandage in the car. Make me...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 20:36:03 -0400
  and here is from Frank Condelli: .010” UHMW Tape-Acrylic Adh - $22.04 for the small roll (no source) but a search found: http...
• Re: Silicone "Rescue Tape" ... it works
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:33:38 -0400
  Cool - thanks Mike. > There are probably other brands, but this one is just called "Rescue Tape". > In fact, they even have a website at...