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• Re: Alternative doorhandles from other VW models?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:56:29 EST
  ...not without cutting blade and a welder :<)
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:46:53 -0800
  ...At work all the angle grinders ( big and small) have the guards removed, except the ones that have carbide toothed metal cutting blades ( the...
• Re: .. while we're talking about wipers ...
  Historical mailing list - P.J. Kenny
  Sun, 15 Jan 1995 00:22:31 GMT
  ...I have a similar >problem with the wiper blades skirting or skipping on >the very top of their stroke. I've learned to live...
• Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 15:35:50 -0400
  ...from inside the rear fender wells. >> you can just unbolt the blade from the brackets (4 13?mm bolts) FAR easier than removing the...
• Utility Plug
  Historical mailing list - William Treadway
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 17:33:46 -0500
  The external 110v plug on the side of my syncro is getting old and the blades that go into the external power source are...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:12:13 -0400
  ...The issue with the floppiness/floating of the wiper blade at highway speeds had to do with pressure-tension exerted from the arm against...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:14:59 -0400
  ...I've tinkered with the curvature of the blades but no? matter what I do, the fan is best-suited for blowing stuff off...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:13:32 -0700
  ...No metal, just a rubber blade and a slim plastic backing. His was Bosch, mine were Michelin. His work perfectly, mine work poorly - inconsistent...
• Vanagon windshield wipers ???
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 11:21:58 -0500
  ...little wind blade (metal) permanently fastened to the front windshield wipers, similar to the tacky aftermarket plastic wiper arm (double/triple blades) seen in...
• front seat swivel removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:41:02 -0400
  ...Does anyone know if a sawzal, can be used to cut the welds? Can the blade get into the weld area, to make removal...
• Spray Nozzles??
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 09:20:34 -0400
  Hello Volks, The resent emails about improved wiper blades lead me to ask the next questions (I'm sure It may have been discussed...
• Re: Dometic-Condenser fan running!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:02:33 -0700
  Dave, I have something in there similar to the slower -turning blade one you mention. Now working about 10 years. The original factory was...
• Re: A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:49:29 -0500
  ...I've tinkered with the curvature of the blades but no >> matter what I do, the fan is best-suited for blowing stuff off...
• Re: Tim's Aircooled Westy Giveaway
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:17:48 -0700
  ...New blades for the sawzall, $25.00, new arc welder $350.00, Welding rods $20.00, continually hitting my head on the roof of...
• Re: Dometic Rear Fan *prop* Better than CPU Fan?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:38:40 -0400
  At 05:33 PM 8/4/2009, neil N wrote: >Has anyone else found that the Dometic blade is a better design than a...
• Re: Clean up Fuse Block under dash?...maybe add dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Mon, 1 Jul 2019 09:24:17 -0400
  ...I've been interested in upgrading to a modern ATO/ATC blade fuse block. Has anyone found a replacement of this style that fits...
• Re: Faulty wiper "parking"
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 08:19:32 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 27 Jan 1997, Laurie Loeb wrote: > My wiper blades "park" in random positions after turning them off. > Replacing the motor the three...
• terminal #30 on the silver cube
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 23:03:20 -0000
  On the silver cube relay, which is terminal#30? I ran a 10gauge wire from the terminal whose blade is parallel to the floorboards...
• Re: snow plow on vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:49:25 -0800
  ...It didn't come with the blade, but I'd guess that it was very basic. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 26 May 2002 12:17:35 -0500
  ...Probably fix the wiper blade problem too. Stan On Sun, 26 May 2002 09:55:51 -0500 (CDT) CTONLINE@webtv.net (Terry K.) writes...
• Re: 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:54:13 -0600
  ...A 15/16th sochet fits perfect, but every socket I looked at is either to short, and the blade on the switch interferes with...
• 2.1L WBX high pressure oil switch - removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:03:55 -0600
  ...Deep well socket to long, wom't fit in the space availabe; standard socket to short , the blade/male connector of the switch is...
• Windshield Wipers Summary
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 1997 11:29:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...I put trico snow blades on and found out they don't work very well at high speeds, over 60 MPH. 5. I didn...
• Help!, Something funny with Valve adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 22:27:12 -0500
  ...However, I have no problem with the 0.007 or 0.008 in blades. If I back off on the adjustment screw a little...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:19:49 -0800
  ...I'm hoping a carbide tip plunge blade image: http://tinyurl.com/p6rn5ks on my oscillating tool will work. Cutting out some of the...
• Re: AFM repair
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Tue, 30 May 2000 15:37:36 -0400
  ...1st�remove the AFM from the engine 2nd�use a sharp blade to start removing the adhesive around the cover 3rd�turn the unit...
• Re: Re A simple way to peace of mind ...About the condition of your motor..
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:26:07 -0400
  ...I accidently cut an oil filter with just a razor blade once. If you get bored, try an Oxy/Acetalin Cutting Torch.....just dont...
• Re: Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 22:47:07 EDT
  ...If you allow it to age, but only on the glass - a fresh single-edged razor blade. George of the Pines
• Re: Alternator light mystery-High bean switch!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 26 May 2010 18:34:35 -0400
  ...Also make sure it's the right fan (for right-hand rotation like our standard vans, the little blades of the fan should slope...
• Re: How to get top half of main bearing out? (AARRGH!!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2001 18:16:36 -0400
  ...After the shell has rotated maybe 20 degrees, though, the thin blade I'm using to push the bearing can't make the curve...
• Re: Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:49:38 -0700
  ...Tips on repairing chipped Vanagon grills > > When the thin plastic blades of your Vanagon's grill become chipped, > here's an easy way to...
• Fuse Box Confustion
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:09:56 -0400
  ...Next to that is a 3 blade fuse box, 10, 25, and 20 amps. I don't see any other fuse box. My setup...
• Re: 1.9L spark plug &water pump suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 09:44:16 -0800
  ...Smooth on with a very flat blade ( I use a razor blade) and hit it with a flat file after its dry to be...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:23:30 -0400
  ...black panels and cut them witha fine jig saw blade > or fine circular saw blade bit tough on a razor knife. hope this helps...
• screeching, angst inducing speedometer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 22:03:02 -0700
  My Speedometer on my 87 synchro sounds like a blade of grass being blown between two thumbs or maybe a parakeet on bad acid...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 07:57:32 -0800
  ...I have found that a 1/4" straight blade screwdriver, fully >inserted into the key slot and then turned with a channellocks (okay, >German...
• Quick fix for a floppy wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:01:40 -0400
  Hey Folks After the second wiper blade change - It looks as though my rear wiper arm is just not just holding it self against...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:17:34 -0400
  > More expensive but boy do they work great and last long: > https://secure.eventurestudio.com/www-silblade-com/index.cfm We sell the SilBlades...
• Re: (OT) harbor freight tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 13:21:10 -0500
  If you want something that keeps a precision setting and a good edge (adjustable circle cutter, dado blades come to mind) then don't...
• Re: Vintage wiper blade source (east)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Jan 1995 09:12:29 -0500
  you're going to think this is crazy, but when my wiper motor bit the dust in the middle on nowhere, I went to...
• Re: Westy screw covers
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 21:33:02 -0700
  ...the process? > > Todd last > '88 Westfalia Use a very small, flat-bladed screwdriver and carefully lift the screwcover up without "rocking" the screwdriver. If...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 23:46:39 -0500
  I use 20" and frequent application if Rain-X. Don't need no stinkin' wipers most of the time. :-) Jake de Villiers wrote: > The...
• Re: Modding Vanagon dash
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 12:58:33 -0700
  ...Especially if the disc is worn down. (smaller OD) Finish with shorter hacksaw blade? Be mindful of metal swarf if working above fuse panel...
• Windshield wiper update for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 20:45:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...The new design blades are 20 inches long. The mounting bracket is located such that when measured its 9 inches to the top and...
• Re: 86 Weekender, radiator fan very noisy.
  Historical mailing list - Keith A. Hughes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:14:36 -0700
  ...I pulled the fan out, pulled off the blade and cleaned off all the mud and crap that had gotten packed in the blade...
• Re: Cutting Pop Top Fiberglass.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 17:41:26 -0700
  Definitely use a saber saw with a fine tooth metal cutting blade. Cover the sole plate of the saw with duct tape to prevent...
• Intermittent wiper chatter
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 15:04:46 -0800
  ...I've replaced the intermittent relay,wiper motor,wiper arms and blades and wiper sitch assy on column. Nothing in the archives. Suggestions anyone...
• Re: Noisy Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 10:24:48 -0700
  ...Another shop took a look at it, decided nothing was touching the > blades, and that my choices were to either to buy a $300...
• Re: Think I have an electrical problem here.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 19:01:56 -0500
  ...It sounds like your alternator blade connector is probably OK, and the right one for connecting the blue wire. The voltages you describe *should...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 15:28:24 GMT
  ...Cavitation is caused by a pressure drop at the blade which makes the water literally boil (albeit at low temperature). In a pressurised, low...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:07:34 -0500
  :::--snip-- :::>I'll ask the man! :::--snip-- ::: :::Sounds like you needed to ask a woman in the first place. Lemme guess- :::you :::went to...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:42:46 -0500
  Not a SERIOUS driver? For years I commuted from Durango, Co. to Port Aransas, Tx.(one way, once a week,)at speeds of 70mph...
• Re: 88 GL Tachometer Inop after New Coil Install
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:32:16 -0500
  ...No way to get that plug wrong - won't fit but one way on the blades on the coil. However - on the other side...
• fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:35:17 -0700
  ...My solution was use of a Dremel tool with the thin cut-off blade. I VERY CAREFULLY cut diagonally down through the ring as...
• Re: Left Passenger Wiper Failed after snow and ice build up, need some feedback on how to fix this please.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 22:44:53 -0700
  ...lift the wiper arm up enough to prop the blade-end nearest the pivot against the windshield. That way the blade can never freeze...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 10:07:45 -0700
  ...In fact, you can reuse them (I do). > >> > >> I use a #11 X-Acto blade (the pointy one) to slit the hose ... reaching > >> up...
• Re: Shear Bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 02:02:18 EDT
  ...I then used a hefty flat blade screwdriver to remove them. Rich
• windshield wiper help
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:45:10 -0700
  ...The wiper arm operates normally with no blade on it, but with the blade in place, it just remains still. It is as if...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:41:35 -0700
  ...because blades do fly off spinning blade assemblies sometimes all right .. on the those automotive radiator fans ( fan is on the water pump, not...
• Re: Sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 18:08:37 -0400
  > Unmounted screwdriver blade from below -- turn with vise-grips or > whatever. has to be very short to clear the metal door. > Was able to...