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• Re: What size allen wrench is used for throttle body switch?
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:51:38 -0400
  Hi Jesse I have a Westy 87 (also digifant) and I have used a 3mm Allen key to loose the screw on the left...
• Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:31:38 -0400
  ...store, yeah, the ss screw sets are a good deal, but home despot-lowes-ace-truvalue all have ss screws in any quantity for...
• Re: Screwing in the Van (F) (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 15:25:41 -0700
  Tony, I think your post is screwed! :) Bill -----Original Message----- From: Tony Peet <tpvw@HOTMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: EV MV tables
  Historical mailing list
  06 Nov 1995 17:45:38 GMT
  ...take the two screws that hold it (the latch) to the bottom of the table. 2. determine which way the latch needs to move...
• Re: sliding window latch loose
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:00:40 -0500
  ...The angle is such that a regular screwdriver won't work. I used a 1/4" screwdriver insert bit (like this: http://www.screwfix...
• Re: access to battery ?
  Historical mailing list - Brad Worls
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 19:21:06 -0400
  ...Brings up another thought dont forget to carry a small screwdriver to remove these screws. Could be a real hassel if you need a...
• new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:29:48 -0700
  ...Take the damned pop-top off the camper and screw in four screws per corner. The corners are the tightest part of the canvas...
• Re: late vannie arm rest flopping
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:21:03 -0700
  ...They are held in place by two screws. Usually Allen head. Some replacement screws are Philips head. There are two screws that hold the...
• Re: snap on curtains
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:18:20 -0800
  ...But he warned, there are subtle differences in the snaps, one of which is the amount of clearance above screw head. If screw head...
• Devils in the Details
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:56:49 -0700
  ...Upon installing the battery lid, I was screwing down the last screw (forward LH one) and saw/heard a little spark. I knew right...
• Water tank plate cover
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 00:00:38 -0330 (NST)
  I'm replacing all the rusty looking screws on the three plate covers (it's a retentive thing). However,the two lower screws for...
• Re: Battery Access Question
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:13:40 EDT
  ...The screws in > front were easily removed, but even though I moved the seat all the way > forward and swiveled it to one side...
• sliding door lock cylinder stuck
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:04:57 -0600
  ...but you'll find a very small retaining screw on the round part of the handle where the lock fits in. Remove that screw...
• Re: Skylight surprise
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 27 Feb 2016 11:18:02 -0800
  ...Leaking Skylight Easy to open up, all screws are obvious. And there are metal parts in the lifting mechanism. You may be able to...
• the issue of bleeder screws
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:07:09 -0700
  I have been in the search of bleader screws at the local parts supply. Does anyone know the size of the screws for the...
• Re: radio support screw
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:11:55 -0500
  ...radio support screw > I'm about ready to swap my existing radio to one with a cd changer. There is > one screw that supports...
• Info on the Cap Screws in floor for jumpseat
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:53:31 -0400
  ...5/8" cap screw (uses a 1/2" hex key drive) M14 cap screw (uses 12mm hex key drive, then you'd drill it...
• Re: HELP! I need a screw size
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:25:22 -0800
  ...HELP! I need a screw size > > I will let this one go. Mike Miller do you want to step up to the plate :) > > >> I...
• Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:29:30 -0700
  ...One gets a little tired of having to constantly re-tighten the bitty little screws that hold the temple pieces to the glasses. Especially...
• Engine hatch screws
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:53:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The screws, however, won't come out. There is some rust on that lid so I guess the rust is inside as well. I...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 11:30:39 -0700
  "good visegrips (for the big latch plate screws) phillips screwdrivers, all assorted sizes with *good* tips, plus 2 smaller ones for the dozens of...
• Re: wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:55:55 -0500
  Try loosening the screws that hold the unit to the van, then climb into the box and retighten the screws. Optional method, have someone...
• Re: Coolant leak...the story continues...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 14:52:06 -0500 (EST)
  > Okay! I called the dealer (Lasher VW in downtown Sac.) and he has the original > plastic screw and the metal screw that is suppose...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:24:41 EDT
  The stock clips work in conjunction with screws. The screws expand the barbs on the plastic clips. If yours are "far too big" maybe...
• The Land of 1001 Screws
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:32:06 -0400
  ...I haven't screwed this much in a while. Yeah, it's Friday and the beer is good! Warsteiner, baby! Chris.
• Re: idle adjustment on 85 2.1L vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 19:22:47 EDT
  ...The idle adjustment is done using a large flathead set screw just below and in front of the set screw you're looking at...
• Re: Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :(
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:24:54 -0700
  ...Radiator bleeder screw - Lost washer :( And why did you completely remove that screw? It is notched so loosening it will allow enough coolant to...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 18:21:20 -0700
  ...Further > tighten the screw if necessary. > > James V > 86 Syncro Westy > > > On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon...
• Floppy vent window
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:19:57 -0400
  I also had floppy vent windows, and after learning from the digest that there is a screw you could tighten to fix the problem...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:20:46 GMT
  ...With the exception of the head dimensions, a Type AB sheet metal screw in Europe is the same (thread) as the type AB screw...
• Re: TPS Adjusting Screw damaged, Can it be fixed?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:17:36 -0400
  ...I presume you're talking about the single-switch arrangement, and the screw you're talking about is (used to be?) a small hex...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 17:37:00 -0600
  ...I'm afraid that anything any more secure would make it imposible to remove the retainer screw to service the lock. Also, the screw...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:02:59 -0600
  > Don't forget the two screws in each side of the stove unit. That was what (literally) was screwing me up.... ;-) Thanks Stacy and...
• afm air screw question?
  Historical mailing list - milford
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:35:42 -0800
  Does anybody know how the air mixture screw in the afm rotates? Which way equals richer or leaner? Hope somebody can take a moment...
• Re: van sputters upon acceleration
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:47:38 UT
  ...This should happen at just .002-.004in gap at the throttle stop screw. (DON'T ADJUST THE THROTTLE STOP SCREW! That will really screw...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:10:59 -0400
  ...You could use a couple of "security" screws, like those you see on the public restroom hardware -- screw in but can't unscrew. Or...
• Rear side marker light nut?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 16:03:11 -0500
  Hi all, Does anybody know where I can find the nuts for the rear side marker lights? I was replacing the screws on them...
• Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:12:30 -0800
  I found this little screwdriver to be very useful: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-TEK4-4-Volt-Screwdriver-HP53LK/202351930 Use a new...
• Re: radiator grill
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:54:40 -0400
  ...Maybe a tightly bent blade of a common screwdriver? Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > the lower grill has 4-6 screws that thread...
• Re: GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 12:07:35 -0700
  AAnd he only screwed those who wanted to get screwed! Steven Johnson wrote: > > Yeah, but at least you'd have a petty good idea...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 19:38:08 -0700
  ...You could get by without a sample screw if you had a CAD drawing of the screw. Let me know if I can help...
• Lower grille fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:00:28 -0400
  ...Well, during the summer I bought a couple of the new fasteners as well as a couple of the OEM screws. I then pushed...
• Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 10 Mar 2017 08:12:52 -0800
  ...the idle still hanging high about 1500 rpm *(with the idle screw closed all the way down)* I was temped to replace the Idle...
• Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:36:57 -0700
  I am going to have metric stainless steel sheet meal screws coated with black oxide finish. This is for attaching the lower grill to...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:33:21 -0400
  Be careful to use a screwdriver that fits in the track and doesn't nick the edges. If you don't the slides will...
• screwed by auto insurance co
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 04:03:00 EDT
  ...http://screwedbyinsurance.com pretty interesting stuff you'd never imagine... chris [text/html]
• Re: Throttle Switch Adjustment Screw
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:25:11 -0400
  Go to any hobby shop (RC Car, plane & stuff) They will have everything you need, especially small metric screws lol, Ben http://www3.sympatico...
• rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:24:45 -0400
  All, Any advice or tricks for un-sticking rusted caliper bleed screws? I'm leary of heating them much with a propane torch. Thanksomuch...
• Re: Can't Get the Screws Back In
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 20:59:32 -0800
  You are right but only for the top grill and those are slotted screws. For the bottom, remove the philips screws entirely. You may...
• Re: Rear hatch screen install w/ passenger AC
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:24:37 -0400
  ...The screws will not hold well, and will pull out. Next step, larger screws, repeat. -- use a coarse threaded screw if your worried about...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 10:58:47 -0600
  > > I've heard of people losing the handle because it's only held in > place by that > one screw and it loosens over time...
• Re: sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:08:48 -0500
  There is a near impossible screw in there. A 90 degree screwdriver will go in there, it's a straight slot type screw. Get...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 23:27:27 EDT
  ...I guess I should have said a wedge style, screw holding screwdriver. ?Como se dice en Espanol "Smart ass"? Georgie Boy
• Re: OIL PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 14:56:38 EST
  ...the adjustable wrench and gave the screwdriver a twist..broke lose just like that Kicked the screwdrver out and turned it out with my...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:01:43 -0400
  ...Then pry the black plastic inserts out. >These are the square things the screws were screwed into. The screws >make them expand behind the...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:54:54 -0800
  *"how do you line up the screw holes from the pocket on the back side of the door panel?"* - tape a piece of paper...
• Re: CO Adjusting Screw. PO Set it All The Way In? Base Setting?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:54:59 -0700
  ...Hi all. > > The protective cap on the CO screw was drilled and tapped. Checked CO > screw setting. It's all the way in. > ..... > > I...
• '85 Westy arm rest repair
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 14:18:45 -0800
  ...It has left me with 2 sheared off hex head screws. I think they are broken because there are only about 5 turns on...
• Re: kitchen lamp wiring to get 12V where?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 01:03:41 -0500
  ...Remove all the screws in the front behind the driver's head, and back by the closet. Look above the tray by the pop...
• Re: Getting at rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:11:59 -0800
  ...It's held in place with two or three screws that are very visible. Remove the screws and the cover comes right off. You...