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Re: wanted: 14" wheel covers
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:04:57 -0800
...14" wheel covers > > Anyone have a set of 4 wheel covers they might want to sell? Not > hubcaps, the full covers. Please p-mail...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:28:17 -0700
Mike, we're discussing the PUSHROD TUBE covers on the bottom of the engine, not the ROCKER covers on the sides! :-) On Wed, Sep...
RoadHaus - Verizon Cell Phone Coverage Report
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 10:58:21 -0800
A few Volks have asked that I post a report on Cell phone coverage. My provider: Verizon Tried Sprint over a yr ago .. but...
Re: Cleaning plastic wheel covers?
Historical mailing list - Shawn & Janis Wright
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 20:03:39 -0800
> What do people recommend for cleaning (but not damaging) plastic wheel covers? > > I tried scrubbing mind, but after several hours, there are still some...
Re: heater cover removal
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 10 Feb 2000 21:59:43 -0500
...heater cover removal > Can someone please tell me how to remove the plastic heater diffuser cover, > the one just below the dash, in front...
BusDepot bus cover
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 2 Apr 2023 17:33:09 -0400
...I have a cover I also used on winter storage in a bus in a carport. Just to keep it clean, the sun off...
shifter shaft cover?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:26:04 EST
Is there a part number for the black plastic tube "trim" that covers the aluminum shifter in the later model manual transmission Vanagons? This...
Re: Aux Battery Cover
Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:08:14 -0500
I find these battery cover posts hilarious! That battery practically wedges in there! Hold down straps? Tip over issues? Bouncing around on the road...
Re: Let's Talk About Seats
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:26:19 -0600
...I > called up SewFine yesterday and priced out new seat foam and covers > for > about $770 for the pair in the front including headrests...
Re: dash covers
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Sat, 5 Jun 2004 13:35:44 -0700
...dash covers >Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 13:13:31 -0700 > >I know that usually folks match dash covers with the color of their...
Re: Bolt-on Empi Valve cover question
Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
Wed, 1 Feb 95 08:31:39 EST
Lee, I have heard nothing but bad things about these bolt on covers, seems that the differential thermal expansion will almost gaurentee that they...
Re: Ok, I did the archives search, but found nothing. I need a flue vent cover.
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 16 May 2006 11:13:16 -0400
When underway I typically use the fridge on DC though I have used it on propane (with cover off, of course). The road dirt...
'88 Westy Frig
Historical mailing list - John Brown
Mon, 7 Oct 1996 10:49:08 -0700 (PDT)
Someone on this thread mentioned a "flue cover." What are people using as flue covers? Thanks, John Brown
Re: Electrical Cover
Historical mailing list
Tue, 30 Apr 1996 23:11:22 -0500
Raul writes... > To the point..the 1982 Westfalia is in need of an electrical cover, that > is, the cover that goes on the outside...
Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 07:02:12 -0800
Engine S&S Headers w/silver coating Dynomax Turbo Muffler w/2" tailpipe 1.25 ratio rocker arms Bolt-on polished aluminum valve covers...
rear seat cusion cover for westy
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:22:37 -0600
...What I need is the fabric cover. If anyone has one of these or knows where I can find one, please pmail me and...
Plastic(Alloy?) Vs Steel Engine Cover in a Diesel Vanagon..
Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
Mon, 2 Apr 2001 20:42:09 -0400
I've the option on the lighter weight plastic/alloy? engine cover to replace my steel cover that weighs a lot! The alternative is...
Re: 85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 08:15:34 -0500
I need just the cover and spring. They appear to sell just the whole unit. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Boland Sent: Tuesday, April 02...
Re: Fridge flue vent cover
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 23:08:28 -0800
...William 1989 Vanagon GL Camper I bought a rubbermaid container with a cover that fits perfectly. Use it when washing and cover my tuna...
Cleaning Matress Covers
Historical mailing list - John Houser
Sun, 25 May 2003 11:53:22 EDT
Volks, While cleaning my Westy yesterday, I noticed that the mattress covers zip off the inner pads. Can you just wash the covers or...
Re: Folding Mid Seat
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 11:03:42 EDT
In a message dated 7/21/03 7:51:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, alpine@INSIGHTBB.COM writes: > I have some covers for the...
Re: Battery cover Westy vs non-Westy?
Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
Sat, 2 Jun 2001 00:37:20 -0400
...that with the basis in place the battery cover cannot be opened. > > Are battery covers shorter on GL Westys than in regular vans and...
Re: Front seat covers
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 4 May 2023 16:51:54 -0400
Hi Dan, Not cheap, but amazing seat covers. Not only do they protect the seats but they make the seats feel new again both...
Re: Fuel lines, one more time...
Historical mailing list - mike and becky
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:42:50 -0400
...And finally VW superceded the cloth covered in > late '76 or '77 so they thought rubber covered was superior apparently, > though the hose they...
New to list - need info on camber and toe, water outlet cover
Historical mailing list - Griswold, Virginia J.
Thu, 8 Aug 2002 11:39:11 -0700
...Does any one have experience just putting the flap/covers on - to save a little money/hassle and not buy the whole outlet/cover...
Re: Outdoor Car Covers; Weathershield
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 09:50:37 -0500
on 8/17/04 10:55 PM, Kevin Mulligan at mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM wrote: > I'm contemplating a car cover for my Westy...
Re: Q - Best cover for Westy?
Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
Tue, 6 Jul 1999 10:21:39 -0400
...I got the DELUXe cover from him last winter, and it worked great, but make sure you prop something up inside the roof rack...
Re: GoWesty Aluminum Valve Covers
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:26:37 -0400
On 7/20/2012 10:40 PM, John Meeks wrote: > The valve covers are aluminum. Should have pretty good heat dispersed > properties. Al has...
1987 Vanagon Question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Sep 95 16:15 CDT
...I would add one word (in the same vein as "The Graduate") PLASTIC Driver door pocket, front heater core cover, steering wheel column cover...
Re: How do you remove the &*$%# Rear Heater Cover...remove seat???
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Sat, 20 Jul 2002 19:27:34 -0500
...Please take a hacksaw blade and cut the bottom lip of the plastic cover for the heater, in the bottom corners. Then take the...
Re: Van Covers?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Thu, 22 May 2003 19:27:04 -0400
Dave, Here is my experience with any type of car cover on a van: a real PITA! Very hard to put on by yourself...
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Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 30 Mar 2017 20:55:18 +0000
Looking for two white rectangular covers. Anyone? Thanks, Jim
Wheel covers
Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 18:21:54 -0700
No no no, I have 4 factory wheel covers and am wondering how much I should see them for. Joe
leaking coolant from valve cover?
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Sat, 30 Aug 2003 11:03:35 -0400
I have coolant leaking from around 1 valve cover is this an easy fix? Shannon 91 Vanagon
Bus Depot Cover review
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:00:29 -0500
Hi Folks, I had to wait to order my Bus Depot cover last year as they were out of stock and a new updated...
Re: should I get a cover for my van?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 18:11:41 -0500
...You can find a list of our covers, and an explanation of the different materials used, at http://busdepot.com/busdepot/details/covers.jsp...
Re: Rear Heater Cover Removal
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Tue, 29 May 2012 13:56:45 -0400
...I could cut the bottom center strip of plastic off the cover while it was in place and then the cover would come out...
Re: Source for cover, 90 Westy
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Thu, 26 Sep 1996 23:32:13 -0400 (EDT)
...salt! Ive had my 84 covered for 12 > years by a cover made at No.Coast Tarpaulin Works in San Diego, and my orig...
Re: FS: vanagon wolfsburg/carat jumpseat side covers
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:34:09 EST
...these are the grey (or black, on 90-91 non-GL vinyl side covers > that cover > the sides of the jumpseat so you dont...
Re: Vanagon Cover
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:51:47 +0000
...It has a fairly sturdy metal frame, a top cover and two end panels with zippered "doors". Now, despite Shelter Kings claim the cover...
Re Flue cover
Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 14:22:05 -0500
My understanding from my dealer is that you should only use one that will disintegrate with gas buildup - something like a plastic margarine cover...
Re: Outdoor Car Covers; Weathershield
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:51:21 -0400
> I'm contemplating a car cover for my Westy. > I see that Weathershield and Noah fabrics are all over > the place. Anyone tried these...
LVC: WESTY ON CATALOG
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:35:16 -0700
My 16 y/o daughter plays lacrosse, and tonight she showed me the back cover of a lacrosse equipment catalog (Lacrosse International)....lo, and...
Dash Mat (Cover)
Historical mailing list - Tim
Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:55:18 -0500
I purchased a tan dash cover for my '87 camper from Eclipse Dash Covers http://www.custom-seatcovers.com/ .It cost $39.61 ($31...
Re: Cleaning Matress Covers
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Mon, 26 May 2003 00:18:41 -0500
...Cleaning Matress Covers Volks, While cleaning my Westy yesterday, I noticed that the mattress covers zip off the inner pads. Can you just wash...
Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
Historical mailing list - B
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:04:58 -0800
We buy the plastic ones from GoWesty and then cover them with aluminium foil. We can't tell you how long they last, because...
Cover for Westy
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:36:35 -0000
Fellows, Can one list companies which can sell to me a good quality cover for Westy? Thanks in advance. Ark.
Re: Wanted Vanagon Car Cover
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 29 May 2001 15:09:27 -0500
Dan, JC Whintowski has them Covercraft has them ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile (Clementine) 85 GL 86 BMW 325 ES
Re: Cover for Westy
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:57:29 -0700
...http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=vanagon+car+cover&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 bob On Sat, Nov 28...
Flue Cover
Historical mailing list - Roy O.
Sat, 3 Oct 1998 21:28:55 -0500
I recommend storing the flue cover inside when highway driving. I lost the OEM flue cover for my Westfalia somewhere on the highway many...
How do I clean Wolfie carpets?
Historical mailing list - Mike & Marna Evans
Fri, 26 Nov 1999 16:21:23 -0800
...Does anyone have a spare cover for the fluorescent light ballast in the cargo area of Wolfies? I have the part that covers the...
Re: Front seat covers
Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
Thu, 4 May 2023 13:52:34 -0800
...These are the most amazing seat covers! They will likely be the last ones you will ever have to buy. If you plan on...
Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 22:00:40 -0800
Dana Morphew wrote: <snip> > There is a rubber valve cover gasket, available for the 8 perimeter stud > attachment as well as the 3 center...
Re: upholstery question
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Jun 1996 03:01:51 -0400
...Well, dammit, I don't want >the whole freakin' set, I just want one damn driver's side seat cover. Why >must >they sell...
flue vent cover: usually unnecessary
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Tue, 16 May 2006 14:19:02 -0700
...Why do I need a flue vent cover - I thought the metal one *was* the cover? Maggie, I just grabbed my camper Supplement to...
Re: replacement fuse cover for 85 needed
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 30 Jun 2013 11:47:46 -0700
Fuse cover - very common VW replacement - also fits Bugs, Ghias, Bay Buses. Airhead/VWG makes 'em: http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon...
propane reg WX cover
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:33:30 -0700
...on the #1 tank, but I was able to re-work the original cover. Are people running without the cover? Any problems (in this...
Re: For real? (CL listing)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:04:59 -0800
In checking the ad again, it could be a lighter plastic engine bay cover. (same as "spare" plastic cover that came with my parts...
Re: final drive cover leaking
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 10:10:08 -0700
...final drive cover leaking > Forget the gasket and use the "Right Stuff". Once the cover is bent from > the original cork gasket, they do...
Re: Insurance Industry Regulation
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 02 Oct 1995 17:50:00 -0700 (PDT)
> I have two vehicles fully insured in Christchurch, New Zealand and >a '67 bus with minimum coverage in Arizona. I pay less annually for...