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FS: Westy Curtain Set, tan $75+shipping /OBO
Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
Sat, 29 Aug 1998 13:37:25 -0700
...They are 99% complete and functional (I think that one of the ties is missing a snap, and I'm missing a hook somewhere...
Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:44:07 -0600
...I just use big bundle ties on my boots. They have lasted several years. I've seen mini clamps and the OEMs reused. All...
Hot Foot Fix
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:55:57 -0400
...Pick a bag of long, wide zip ties while you're there. When you get home, drop the spare tire, crawl under the van...
The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:50:43 -0400
...So as I was clipping away the various wire ties holding the main harness in the front of the engine compartment. I noticed that...
Re: Reading in a Westy
Historical mailing list
Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:36:27 EDT
...One ground is connected directly to ground, while the other ties into the door switches ground circuit. While you're there you can add...
Re: Vanagon Tool Box-Friday
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Fri, 30 Jan 2004 07:29:44 -0800
...wire A large bag with assorted pieces of metric hose, cable ties and shrink tubing Good luck, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Sat, 6 Aug 2005 07:20:07 -0700
...from fraying, Then I use a couple of small nylon cable ties instead of hose clamps; they don't loosen like the screw-type...
Carat front blower repair
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 22 Nov 2014 07:41:03 -0600
...The motor was put back in the box, and Jim proceded to fastenen it back together by drilling the tabs and applying zip ties...
Reply from Kirkhams about Auto Canopy
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 11:03:24 -0700
...Auto Canopy > > > > > > Dear Sean, > > > > The Auto canopy will attatch to your factory or roof rack system > > using a series of ties that are attatched...
Re: Question about pop top removal--rear hinges
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 17:55:30 -0700
...Then raised roof to remove top of h bar to pop top bolts and folded the h bar and secured with many cable ties...
Re: source for replacement fridge fan
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:42:21 -0700
In BC & the Pacific Northwest, hurricane ties like that are supplied by Simpson Strongtie. On 10/31/07, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote...
Re: Anyone pulled a Wiring Harness?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:32:24 -0400
...hour........disconnect everything in the engine compartment > and clip any zip-ties. Disconnect ECU, beneath back seat, and > disconnect ground, which is attached to...
New Michelin EV Tires
Historical mailing list - Terry Tiessen
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 12:53:07 -0600
...Cheers, Terry ***************************************************************** Terry Tiessen '97 "Eurobago" ____ >From: Leong, Norman >To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM >Cc: >Sent: April 01, 1998 09:57 AM >Subject: Re: New...
Re: My parts and accessories wish list
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 29 Jun 1998 18:15:21 -0400
...put that over my plastic wrap-around decorative piece with wire ties in such a way as to protect the fogg lamp lenzes. At...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 18 May 2008 16:17:48 -0700
...Well you can't use plastic wire ties on exhaust parts. But you could use heavy duty wire - but how mousey. At least on...
Re: Block heater question
Historical mailing list - madsen
Tue, 14 Dec 1999 16:46:27 -0500
...Be sure and route it carefully > - away from hot things and moving parts - using plenty of > zip ties! > > Doug Fitz-Randolph > Yarmouth, ME > '90...
Re: CV boots--again
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:28:16 -0600
...The parts guy filled the awkward silence so as not to leave me totally humiliated: "that comes with new bolts and zip ties." > > New...
Re: Broken down travelers need help ASAP
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:36:45 -0400
...a tongue depressor with the end cut flat, using the fancy ties with steel tongues that bite into the tie and don't ratchet...
Re: vanagon Digest - 5 Dec 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1144)
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Fri, 5 Dec 2003 17:18:48 -0700
...VW towing bar and tie down eyelets >I've got one of the original VW towing hitches that attaches to the ties >down eyelets...
Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:47 -0400
It doesn't seem like the cable ties would cause the hose to crack. I would be more concerned about the type of hose...
Re: Wiring damage- Pics
Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
Sat, 30 May 2009 23:14:14 -0400
...nylon ties were also handy to ensure strain relief. i kept the star connectors for posterity, one of which looked like it had become...
HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 09:41:09 -0400
...A dozen 20" cable ties. 3. Jack stands 4. A partner (for about 10 minutes) 5. Scissors, wire cutters, goggles, a straight-blade screw...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:41 -0600
...at any point there's possible abrasion, although I use zip ties to hold the heater hose in place instead of clamps: > > When I...
Re: CV Joint Vibration
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:10:42 -0800
...Lace the joints with a zip tie or two before you install > them.When the 6 bolts are inserted ,cut the ties.This will...
Re: [NVC] Beefier Scrunchies?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:33:49 -0400
...But >>>> lately >>>> I have been using big zip ties. They work great as well. They re >>>> cheaper >>>> than the rubber bands.but not re...
Norwalk Vintage VW show...
Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
Sun, 02 Jun 1996 21:34:51 -0400
...unfortunately most of the rubber tiesto the frame were coming apart from drying out... (anyone know where to get replacements..?) Beautiful Day(almost too...
Re: Breather hose ripoff !!!!
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 31 May 2003 08:49:34 -0700
...4 Bundle ties. The heater hose is installed on each end of the conduit and becomes couplers to the engine breather and AFM. I...
Lessons Learned
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:36:33 +0000
...I used zip ties to pull the line away from the wheel, but I do not like that as a long-term solution. I...
Re: FW: long-distance towing, flatbed madness
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
Fri, 13 Sep 2002 05:53:44 -0400
...ANY > vehicle (except true AWD) can be towed with a wheel-lift! > > When a owner requests a flatbed he ties up a valuable truck...
Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
Historical mailing list - James V.
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:41:11 -0800
...Are there any other parts I should have for this job besides the 2 pipes, hose clamps, zip ties and slicker? Thanks, James 90...
Re: Routing of rubber fuel line from engine back to fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:14:31 -0800
...plastic zip ties secure the covered fuel line at every possible place needing to be secured no worries since :) second or third of the...
Re:PVC pipe awning trick
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:20:22 -0700
...hold the up (also using string/rope and tent stakes >and ties). This seems to work well. Alternatively, when >two busses are camping together...
Re: Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - John
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:22:17 -0400
...I've seen pump hangers that failed and the P/O used wire or plastic ties to secure the pump. The reason VW originally...
Re: Killed my dash lights..
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 19:57:07 -0600
...Since from my somewhat preliminary explorations under the Vanagon dash, it sure looks like most of that circuit all ties together on one ground...
Re: Scam or no scam
Historical mailing list - Mark Edwards
Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:16:17 -0600
...Once the "transaction" is begun, something unforeseen comes up that ties up the funds, and requires you to pay "a little bit of money...
for those headed into a winter of vangon wandering with few ties - this may appeal for camping opportunity and fuel $
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 09:39:18 -0700
The Amazon recruiting page <http://www.amazonfulfillmentcareers.com/opportunities/camper-force/> makes CamperForce sound fun. *Amazon is currently recruiting work campers for our 2014...
Re: Firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:11:37 -0400
...engine drop) 4) Dropping Hose under hole, but securing with zip ties to make it hang out of the way. 5) buying the metal...
Re: Power steering pump and old coolant hoses
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:07:57 -0600
...the top of the pump with a couple of hefty cable ties. Then I routed it back around to the right near the air...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:04:01 -0700
...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
Re: Fridge Fan wiring
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Thu, 28 Mar 2002 16:19:22 -0800
...to the fan, which is mounted to the evap with cable ties. (Some day I will screw it into place for a more permanent...
Re: Bus Depot and debate for Californians
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Sat, 4 May 2002 19:46:52 -0700
...we > should sever all ties and let the north become the > "socialist republic of sex > changed pseudo californians" that they currently > are....however, we...
Re: Sticky Throttle Cable
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Mon, 9 Jan 1995 08:19:39 -0500
...Some hose clamps or nylon cables ties may be helpful. - Frank >From vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu Fri Jan 6 20:15:17 1995...
Re: A/C Hose replacement
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Sat, 29 Jul 2000 10:03:32 -0500
...I used wire ties to hold the hose in place in many places. I replaced all the o-rings, then took it to the...
Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:52:30 -0800
...I then used a > hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using > zip-ties and screws...
Re: LED Brake lamps and Audiovox cruise control
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:25:49 -0700
...Now I have a Brake lamp secured with cable ties in my Engine compartment at the rear of the expansion tank. I hope this...
Re: Your going to love this!
Historical mailing list - Joe L.
Fri, 5 Feb 1999 12:53:51 -0500
...Some of them had RailRoad Ties for bumpers!! A VERY early and unexpected snow storm hit one year and caught us with the summer...
Re: Starter hesitation
Historical mailing list - mike
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:02:03 -0700
...along the frame, beside the coolant hoses. > Held up with zip ties. Attached to the battery using the screw for the > terminal. > > Bill Marshall...
Re: speaking of fridges... a mod
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 26 May 2005 07:34:12 -0700
...The bubble wrap insulation was then attached to the outside of the "shroud", along the edges, with smll cable ties, again taking advantage of...
Re: fuel tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:25:34 -0500
...available from a common local flaps, saw a video that used wire ties,<BR>anybody have luck with this?<BR>mike<BR></DIV></div>
Re: fuel tank vent lines
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:13:10 -0700
...any recommendation for clamps available from a common local flaps, saw a video that used wire ties, anybody have luck with this? mike
Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's normal again.
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:06:53 -0600
I was really hoping to see duct tape and chicken wire, but pull ties aren't near as shade tree!!! Duct tape doesn't...
Re: HOT HEAT in an air-cooled van, (VERY long) was: 12 volt heater suggestions
Historical mailing list - JeanneMaly
Sun, 10 Oct 1999 14:09:51 -0700
...A dozen 20" cable ties. > 3. Jack stands > 4. A partner (for about 10 minutes) > 5. Scissors, wire cutters, goggles, a straight-blade screw...
Re: plastic coolant return line reroute
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:45:45 -0800
...I have secured them better with zip ties, but a shield would also do the trick. dylan --- Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Hey...
Re: 251 711 167 E Boot
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 08:55:13 -0700
a bicycle innter tube and a few zip-ties will suffice. btdt. My first winter in idaho i found i couldn't shift becuase...
Re: Firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:56:48 -0500
...engine drop) > 4) Dropping Hose under hole, but securing with zip ties to make it hang out > of the way. > 5) buying the metal...
Porsche now 10.3 owner and still aiming for 20 percent
Historical mailing list - jimt
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 08:16:57 -0600
...Porsche, which had held less than 5 percent of VW, is raising its stake to secure ties between the companies and ward off any...
Re: exhaust bolts / studs... tips or tricks?
Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:30 -0500
...Walt Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: >OK, cool. >Buy it online or what ? >Never seen any. > >Well you can't use plastic wire ties on...
Re: Sourcing some parts....
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:13:28 -0500
...wrote: > Agreed with Ken.... > > I found some industrial size type zip ties (like in COPS) and that does the > trick..... for a really tricked...
Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:32:15 -0700
...I just fi not understand why you keep going to the places where you say they sell junk! I buy zip ties, gloves, and...
Re: Honest question for the group
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 6 Jun 2014 12:10:45 -0400
...We can get tens of thousands of additional Eurovan/T4 parts special-order from Europe on request, as we have close ties to wholesalers...