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• Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:57:01 -0800
  ...3 Fan belts 1 Ignition coil 2 Sets of contact breaker points 12 Sets of fuses 2 Windshield wiper arms with blades 1 Set...
• Re: Craftsman tools (was: Spring clip pliers)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 08 Mar 1996 08:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The other kind is where you are simply paying in advance for the next three or four replacements (like those triple-edge wiper blades...
• Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 12 May 2010 19:57:02 -0500
  ...Add > the > local feral cats into the equation and the wipers just generally aren't in > great shape. > > I replaced my wiper blades in...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
  ...belts S&S header exhaust system seven horns (wired inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW logo stove grill inserts...
• Re: Odd bits of list wisdom and/was: RE: 91 Carat has the highway hick ups
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 12 May 2010 16:59:44 -0700
  ...Add > the > local feral cats into the equation and the wipers just generally aren't in > great shape. > > I replaced my wiper blades in...
• mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - Kari Williams
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 01:14:48 EST
  ...new wiper blades 7. v-belts replaced 8. cv joints cleaned/regreased 9. check AC, check freon 10. check headlights 11. check spare tire...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 14:09:05 -0700
  ...belts S&S header exhaust system seven horns (wired inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW logo stove grill inserts...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:13:51 -0500
  ...Power >> steering and >> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things >> to >> fail. >> >> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Reviewing what's been done
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:43:46 -0500
  ...Lighting on front of vehicle RainX windshields - (2 vans - 88GL) New Wiper Blades - full set (2 Vans) That is the list so far. There...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:33:30 +0100
  ...I >> know that circuit is a bit weak, I’ve heard people running their wipers on >> high and the fan melting the fuse. I...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:06:42 -0400
  ...belts > S&S header exhaust system > seven horns (wired inline) > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > cab window vent inserts > VW logo stove grill inserts...
• True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:41:44 -0500
  ...shoes, all new 50 watt bulbs for the tail lights, winsheild,wiper blades , arms, radio, speaker's,rear hatch struts, antenna,propane tank valves...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:16:01 -0600
  ...rubber thing to the air filter.� Power steering and suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to fail. Now, rubber is...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:38 -0500
  ...belts > S&S header exhaust system > seven horns (wired inline) > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > cab window vent inserts > VW logo stove grill inserts...
• quest 1 (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 09:11:54 -0500
  ...They appear under my wiper blades when I'm out running errands, stuck to the windshields of various projects in my back yard, and...
• Re: Waterboxer reliability and longevity issue / Subaru 2.2 / etc.
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 08:59:21 -0700
  ...the only help she has asked for is to change the wiper blades!! Now is that LUCK or is it statistically significant that Japanese...
• Re: mom's USA trip: your advice (so far)
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:39:11 -0800
  ...new wiper blades > 7. v-belts replaced > 8. cv joints cleaned/regreased > 9. check AC, check freon > 10. check headlights > 11. check spare tire...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:42:11 -0400
  ...If on concrete, some people put >>> plastic over the concrete, mainly in humid climates. >>> Put rags under the wiper blades to keep them from...
• Re: lifter's sticking, adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:26:21 -0600
  ...flashlight and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coathanger wire) The...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:13:30 -0500
  ...If on concrete, some people put >> > plastic over the concrete, mainly in humid climates. >> > Put rags under the wiper blades to keep them from...
• Re: Head lights
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:38:45 -0500
  ...In a few minutes you will see the lights start dimming, wipers and fans slowing down etc. It soon becomes obvious the battery is...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:51:46 -0600
  ...belts > S&S header exhaust system > seven horns (wired inline) > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > cab window vent inserts > VW logo stove grill inserts...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:02:21 -0500
  ...I > know that circuit is a bit weak, I’ve heard people running their wipers on > high and the fan melting the fuse. I...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:03:27 -0800
  ...Power steering >> and >> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to >> fail. >> >> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Friday - More Canadian Tire Mythology
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 11:50:09 -0700
  ...Just give me a set of wiper blades for the vanagon, then. CTT: (tap tap tap tap) what year? You: AAARRRGH!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tobin Copley Bowen...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:22:23 -0900
  ...The period of freeze-up in the fall, and the beginning of spring > thaw was when freezing doors, locks, wiper blades freezing down, etc...
• Re: Blower motor balance
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:04:32 +0100
  ...I >> know that circuit is a bit weak, I’ve heard people running their wipers on >> high and the fan melting the fuse. I...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:06:25 +0200
  ...I have 500 terminals of the same type, as male/female for different wire sizes (usually 4.8 and 2.8mm flat blades). I...
• Re: Keeping things from freezing shut
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:26:05 -0600
  ...The period of freeze-up in the fall, and the beginning of spring >> thaw was when freezing doors, locks, wiper blades freezing down, etc...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:58:21 -0800
  ...Power steering >>> and >>> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to >>> fail. >>> >>> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Re: Vanagon storage
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:04 +0000
  ...If on concrete, some people put >>> plastic over the concrete, mainly in humid climates. >>> Put rags under the wiper blades to keep them from...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
  ...New wiper blades and rear hatch struts. Very slight leak from oil cooler, will replace o-ring at next oil change (not leaking enough...
• Re: Friday - More Canadian Tire Mythology
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 19:04:55 -0800
  ...Just give me a set of wiper blades for the vanagon, > then. > CTT: (tap tap tap tap) what year? > You: AAARRRGH!!! > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Tobin Copley Bowen...
• Re: aw, what the heck ... more Phrydaye stuff (some oldies but oldies). :)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 23:47:33 -0500
  ...The only other sound I hear Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. His bus is lovely, clean and bright, A pleasing note of all...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Crisis [long]
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:28:17 -0700
  ...mechanical skills and > aptitude are limited to changing oil and replacing wiper blades. So, > what I need is help in making decisions about the...
• Re: What's it really worth?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:11:46 -0700
  ...The new owner just says 'do it' about everything ..mention tired wiper blades or rear hatch struts or whatever , he says yep, do those...
• Re: Friday - More Canadian Tire Mythology
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 21:39:39 -0600
  ...Just give me a set of wiper blades for the vanagon, >then. >CTT: (tap tap tap tap) what year? >You: AAARRRGH!!! >------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Tobin Copley Bowen...
• magic bus is dead; want parts?
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
  ...was mildewy - floppy side mirrors wouldn't hold position (tightened) - dead wiper blades (replaced with new ones and Rain-Xed windshield) - passenger sun visor...
• Hippies in the night ... exchaning buses ....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 19 Oct 96 18:44:41 CDT
  ...interior light didn't work, dash lights don't work, high beams on only one headlight, no wiper blades at all (well, there WAS...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
  ...Evidently not with engine replacement, as paperwork does not > reflect it. > New wiper blades and rear hatch struts. > Very slight leak from oil cooler...
• Re: aw, what the heck ... more Phrydaye stuff (some oldies but oldies). :)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 04:21:25 -0500
  ...I have had enough. > The only other sound I hear > Is wiper blades on snowy fluff. > > His bus is lovely, clean and bright, > A...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
  ...Evidently not with engine replacement, as paperwork does not >> reflect it. >> New wiper blades and rear hatch struts. >> Very slight leak from oil cooler...
• go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
  ...Evidently not with engine replacement, as paperwork does not > reflect it. > New wiper blades and rear hatch struts. > Very slight leak from oil cooler...
• Re: Valve Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:10:03 -0700
  ...The way I build my engines with .028 piston to head clearance the flat stainless strip from windshield wiper blades works very good in...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:28:14 -0500
  ...go out and make more Feral cats to drag down Vanagon wiper blades. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original...
• Re: go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:13:29 -0400
  ...Evidently not with engine replacement, as paperwork does not >> reflect it. >> New wiper blades and rear hatch struts. >> Very slight leak from oil cooler...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 13:27:56 -0500
  ...horns (wired inline) - Stock horn remains, additional six easily removed - oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") - Easily cahnged - cab window vent inserts - Easily removed - Easily...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:31:32 -0800
  ...Power steering >>>> and >>>> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to >>>> fail. >>>> >>>> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Brick Tour Packing List!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Aug 1994 09:39:22 +0800
  ...2nd gas cap, oil, fluids, coolant, hoses, fuses, seals, belts (especially fan), gaskets, seals, wiper blades, filters, relays, switches, fuel and air filters, bulbs...
• Re: Off topic update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:47:07 -0500
  ...On the Mercedes 260 belt, you'll have to wiggle it past the fan blades and (from memory) the water pump is driven by...
• Re: Big Trip Report [part 7, long]
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 01 Sep 95 13:19:43 CDT
  ...3M products, >replacement halogen light bulbs, distributor caps and rotors, >fuses, wiper blades... we just couldn't believe it. you mean EVERYBODY doesn't...
• Re: Stock or able to return to stock vs. custom?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:17:04 -0800
  ...horns (wired inline) - Stock horn remains, additional six easily > removed > - oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") - Easily cahnged > - cab window vent inserts - Easily removed > - Easily...
• Re: Valve Adjustment during head installation?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:35:44 -0500
  ...flashlight and a piece of flat steel that comes off windshield wiper blades to get TDC. (others use a screwdriver or coat hanger wire...
• Re: Tools and spare parts
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 14:45:15 -0900
  ...of contact breaker points > 12 Sets of fuses > 2 Windshield wiper arms with blades > 1 Set of bulbs > > > All for your 1960 Sedan or...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...shoes, all new 50 > watt > bulbs for the tail lights, winsheild,wiper blades , arms, radio, > speaker's,rear hatch struts, antenna,propane tank valves...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
  ...shoes, all new 50 watt bulbs for the tail lights, winsheild,wiper blades , arms, radio, speaker's,rear hatch struts, antenna,propane tank valves...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:48:20 -0500
  ...When your wiper fluid won't do the job, and the service station window cleaning solution proves ineffective, just bust out your spray bottle...
• GNATT trip report - part one
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 25 Jun 1995 23:14:29 -0700 (PDT)
  ...solvent, sealant, jumper cables, spark plug gapper, extra plugs, wires, points, wiper blades, hoses, propane cylinders, condenser. There was more, but that's all...
• Re: Rubber...Our best friend...Our worst enemy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:52:44 -0600
  ...Power steering >>>> and >>>> suspension and wiper blades and shock absorbers...more rubber things to >>>> fail. >>>> >>>> Now, rubber is an excellent engineering material...solves SO...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 18:54:07 -0400
  ...belts > > S&S header exhaust system > > seven horns (wired inline) > > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") > > cab window vent inserts > > VW logo stove grill inserts...