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• FS: bumper end caps and mounting hardware, fits all years
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:08:41 -0700
  ...first up are 4 bumper end caps (one for each corner) and the mounting hardware for all years of Vanagon. Brand new, perfect condition...
• Re: OME shock question regarding plastic caps/dust sleeves?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 16:50:33 -0700
  ...the stock fronts and noticed that one > of the black plastic caps(this part is called the > "bump stop/dust sleeve" in the bentley...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1177
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 12:59:50 -0500
  ...Also, does anyone else have any ideas on how to keep the paint form peeling off? I replaced the original caps about 2 years...
• Re: aluminum beauty rings
  Historical mailing list
  1 Sep 94 13:12
  Not much help I suppose, but rings and hub caps in England cost about 5 pounds each for new ones. Lee.
• Re: Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 11:42:19 +0000
  ...For the record, I am in possession of about eight 1993-2002 T3 (Vanagon in South Africa) Caravelle OEM fuel caps. They are the...
• Re: Funny question re GoWesty/Concept 1 16 inch alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 18:20:11 -0400
  ...For 2WD Vanagons the bearing cover often even prevents caps being installed as there is not enough clearance for the retaining tabs. Best to...
• Re: VW logo center caps
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:11:03 -0800
  ...VW logo center caps hello all ive been watching the list for a while some have been wanting custom rim work i do that...
• 6th Annual Spring Classic / Englishtown NJ
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 29 Mar 2004 11:07:45 -0500
  ...5 14in steel rims with matching tires OK tread, 4 hub caps OK shape. used advenurewagen bed system, will fit any Vanagon transporter. used...
• Re: Anyone make the bold caps for the arm rests.
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:02:37 -0700
  I have an 85 weekender and bought some armrest caps from Chris at uniwerks a while back... https://www.etsy.com/listing/744844671/vanagon...
• Re: Drain Caps and such
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:28:37 -0500
  ...Drain Caps and such > Fred, > > Why do you "need" the cap to the sink? Just leave it unplugged. > > Blake > > > On Tue, 24 Apr 2001...
• chris vs. sorin
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 08:58:00 -0600
  ...The price is $650 plus shipping for a set of four which includes the small hub caps in the center and the special lugs...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 22:09:49 EDT
  I cut a set of aluminum adapters on a lathe and mounted the black Audi caps in the center. Velcro??? Frank Grunthaner
• FS: complete front chrome bumper w/ caps&strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 01:47:10 EST
  for sale: complete chrome front vanagon front bumper w/ endcaps and rubber trim strips. nice shape $99 chris
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:52:30 -0700
  ...hot pink end caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink end caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . How's a girl...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:02:49 -0700
  Locksmiths stock all manner of locks and caps. They can also key your existing cap with any other key. Why don't you ask...
• Re: Too much timing advance (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - Walter E. Stephens
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 10:26:41 -0700
  ...I believe mine is related to the vacuum advance capsule. I just bought a new capsule from the dealer. I have removed the distrubtor...
• Re: vanagon hub caps
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 05:28:24 -0700
  ...earthboy@HOME.COM> wrote: > The old dog dish style chrome hub caps with the vw logo in the middle should > fit. They give vanagons...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 22:13:27 EST
  In a message dated 11/13/02 7:06:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET writes: << smog check now checks gas caps...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 31 May 2005 18:48:03 -0400
  ...and it pictured the vehicle with the > chrome domelike "VW" hub caps a la my 71 baywindow. > > A brochure for a 1985 Vanagon showed...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:02:21 -0700
  ...Now I am > looking for a full set of lug nuts & bolts as well as a set of 4 center > caps. If anyone has...
• FS front chrome bumper, complete w/ strips and caps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 11:27:25 EST
  for sale: front vanagon chrome bumper, complete w/ rubber trim strips and endcaps. great shape. make offer chris
• Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:23:20 -0800
  ...Cleaning can be easily accomplished by shooting some penetrating oil on the Caps. Wiggling the Caps until they feel loose and free. If you...
• Info. 25c fix
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 15 Aug 1999 22:31:07 -0700
  ...Upon closer inspection and comparing to another Westfalia I noticed that I was missing the black protective caps (sleeves?) that fit over the piece...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 19:35:18 -0400
  ...Which Audi wheels are you talking about anyway? If it's the 500 > Turbo wheels, they look fine w/o the caps. I can...
• Re: Will new Golf hubcaps fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:45:11 -0500
  ...Just ask for the basic cap from 93-96 Golf -Jettas I know we stock those caps and they list for about 56 bucks...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Petty
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 07:33:46 -0500
  ...Put 2 of the > original Vanagon caps back on the drivers side and the 2 remaining new > caps on the passenger side. First trip...
• 86 Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott P Johnson
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 11:44:26 -0500
  ...I came home about a half hour later; the hub caps were so hot I couldn't leave my fingers on them for more...
• 15" Alloy Wheel Deal Part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:43:45 EST
  ...The price is the same for these wheels ($376) plus the center caps which look like Carat center caps (silver cups) ($36) so a...
• Re: RoadHaus - Tricks to keep alloy caps on
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 18:11:53 -0700
  ...down enough to loosen a > bit. > > Any tricks for keeping worn caps on alloys? > > > > all roads lead to adventure, > > > Larry Chase > Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus...
• Re: Fresh Water Tank Drain Cap - Non VW replacement source?
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Thu, 17 May 2007 12:06:39 -0700
  ...I have read, the pre '87 westy caps are > different from the post '87 westy caps. When I bought my Westy, it was > through...
• Re: hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 22:27:14 -0400
  ...hub caps > > >4 for $100.00!!!! beats the dealers price of $65.00 each (no vaseline > >included mind you!) now these aren't new...
• Re: FREE westy water tank drain caps.. the same as the rear washer bottle cap
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:53:17 -0400
  ...writes: > > > > i have a ton of the vanagon rear washer bottle caps. > > FREE. you pay shipping. > > they are the same cap as used on...
• Re: Question re water tank cap
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:41:25 -0600
  ...If you put both caps on, you may have altered that thread pitch just enough that using the larger-pitched cap (I also have...
• FS '88 Vanagon mags
  Historical mailing list - Fred Johnson
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 14:39:48 -0400
  ...Four Center Caps. Make me a reasonable offer. johnsonfm@MSN.com Providence,RI
• F. S. carrat alloys
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 4 May 2005 00:17:42 +0000
  ...5 carrat alloys, caps and lugs. Good condition. 1 near new tire, others are trash. You pick up in Baltimore ,MD $200 Dennis
• Re: Bug Hubcaps work for us...: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 03:41:36 +0200
  ...On some low-line delivery models the caps weren't even chromed, they were painted silver. Both my present 87 Syncro, and my previous...
• hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Wed, 1 May 2019 12:24:12 +0000
  anyone know of decent quality after market hubcaps or alternatively shorter caps that fit over the front drivers side bearing so I can use...
• 2 alloy wheels FS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 15:58:02 EST
  ...both with tires but no center caps or lugs $125 each + shipping steve "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! "
• Re: Westy screw caps
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Tue, 13 May 2003 21:30:34 -0700
  I got mine from one of the online vendors, but I don't remember which one. If you do a little browsing you should...
• Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:58:12 -0400
  Are all the gas caps the same and open with any Vanagon key? I left my gas cap at the gas station and it...
• Re: Stupid Bumper End Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:24:02 -0600
  ...no end caps on black bumpers . . . hot pink >>>> end >>>> caps . . . no end caps on black bumpers . . . >>>> >>>> How's a girl to decide? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mike "Rocket...
• Re: rusty little hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:18:34 -0800
  Beetle caps won't fit, all right, but not because of a diameter problem. They are not DEEP enough for Vanagon use, especially at...
• Another bit on keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 03:26:38 +0000
  ...It seems that even the factory didn't know what they did! I guess I should post the part numbers of the two caps...
• Re: 009 and carb leaks
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 17:04:41 -0500 (EST)
  ...Any ideas on >> the best way to do this? Thanks, Jim > >There are little rubber caps for this purpose. I don't know where...
• Need 2 "air-cooled/wolfsburg?logo" hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 18:50:43 EST
  Dear List- I am looking for two hub caps to complete my set. The style I'm looking for is from a 1980 Westy...
• Drain Caps and such
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 12:43:33 -0500
  I once again need the lists help, I am in need of the drain plugs/caps for a 1982 Diesel Westy. There is on...
• Re: What other gas caps will fot my '82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Beth & Jere Hawn
  Tue, 26 Dec 2000 21:40:13 -0800
  ...What other gas caps will fot my '82 diesel? > OK. There was not much enthusiasm for my "non-locking diesel gas cap > question" so...
• for sale: Vanagon Carat alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 18:41:05 EST
  ...vanagon carat 14" alloy wheels..nice shape..have all lug nuts/bolts and center caps. $500 obo fit ALL vanagons. chris allentown, pa
• Re: Water tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 14:59:28 -0700
  GoWesty has the drain pipe caps with the plastic retainer strap.... Their part # GVW-255-803, $2.95--this for '83-on. Richard A...
• Re: Gas Caps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 13:39:29 -0400
  Hello there, I think a cap from a 79 or older bus will fit. Dont know about the astetics.Did you put some grease...
• Re: Those brown caps that go over the screw heads in the westy
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:09:24 -0400
  My local hardware store had them in stock in different colors. ...JMM Justin M. Mayrand 1980 Westy "SuperVan"
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:53:44 -0700
  ...Some numbers to further confuse the matter... > >I have 4 locking gas caps in front of me. > >The (3) caps with VW part # 251...
• Re: Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:33:14 -0700
  ...Lugs & Center Caps for factory alloys? In a message dated 18/10/2007 12:19:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: subject Re: Ice Cream Camping
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:21:30 -0600
  ...A capsule only 1" thick is not going to last a long time, regardless of starting temperature, which is why I mentioned originally that...
• Re: hubcap hubris
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:42:40 EST
  ...I have seen enough late Vanagons with steel caps to > believe that SOME came that way. Whether they shipped that way or > dealers installed...
• Re: What's the trick to tightening the armrests?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 5 Mar 2011 06:12:32 -0800
  ...According to the Bently > shop manual there are caps on the sides of the armrests that pop off for > access to the mechanism. > There...
• Valve Stem Caps with VW Logo
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:53:34 -0400
  Check this out: http://www.impexfap.com/partlist.cfm?getpart=69214&subcategory=4313#part6921 4 Saw this while just surfing for parts.... Robert 89...
• Re: Which Cromie type Hub Caps fit the Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 16:34:19 -0800
  Do those fit over the cap that holds the end of the speedo cable? Mike Frost '86 GL (Currently leaking coolant D'OH!)
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:38:11 EST
  ...wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VW_Type2_T3_Kombi.jpg > > The hub caps I got from Craigslist are supposed to be what is shown on...
• Re: Correct hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 31 May 2005 18:03:11 -0500
  ...and it pictured the vehicle with the >chrome domelike "VW" hub caps a la my 71 baywindow. > >A brochure for a 1985 Vanagon showed...