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• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 2 May 2013 14:18:39 -0500
  I've had good results with that type of impact driver, usually on philips head screws but it does work. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com...
• Headlight adjustment screws
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 16:51:28 -0700
  Does anyone have a procedure for replacing the headlight adjustment screws? And adjusting them properly? Looks like mine on my recently broken headlight are...
• Re: Another SA Grill Installation Request
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 5 May 2014 15:51:50 -0400
  ...the distances between the inboard outer headlight mounting screws and the outboard inner highbeam mounting screws? Top and bottom distances the same or different...
• Re: Tightening Armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:48:39 EST
  alot of times the little allen head screws snap off flush w/ the hole. i either take a needlenose pliers in from behind (carefully...
• Vanagon Alchemy - Square headlight alignment screws & springs needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:05:29 -0400
  ...I reinstalled them this morning I noticed that the headlight alignment screws have transmuted from plastic to chalk. I also noticed that one of...
• Dental Mirror to Check Dometic Flue Seal Pic
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:46:50 -0700
  ...My understanding now is that even w/o screws installed, manifold should sit flush. It seems that even with screws tightened, manifold could still...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
  ...Loctite® Purple Threadlocker 222 Low strength up to 1⁄4" (6 mm) screws Carburetors, relay locks, headlamps, throttle body assembly, choke assembly and fuel...
• Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 May 2014 23:37:38 -0400
  ...Get grip, heat the knuckle, fast, and the screws should come right out. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: Looking for dash removal procedure
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:11:58 -0700
  ...cluster fits into.) >> Remove (4) #3 Phillips screws from ends of dash >> Remove (5) #2 Phillips screws from front of dash >> Remove dash >> >> Did...
• Re: skylight fix redux
  Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 19:17:14 -0700
  ...The local Home Depot (downtown Seattle) did have the pivots, the 10/32 screws, nuts and starlock washers, but couldn't find the nylock...
• painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 28 May 2014 22:55:25 -0400
  ...While replacing my falling-apart-rusty disc brake dust shields, I've run into the universe's rustiest fasteners (the machine screws holding said...
• Vanagon sliding door 'open' catch
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:59:48 -0800
  ...It is attached with a couple of Phillips head screws, but they are obscured by the door. How does one reach these screws to...
• Re: Westy Captain Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 14:10:21 -0300
  I think if you slide the seat out and fins the four screws/bolts that hold the swivel part, then loosen the screws/bolts...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:19:08 -0700
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• Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 29 May 2014 00:09:06 -0400
  ...Of the six screws, I got two out cleanly. Two are still solidly fused to the knuckle in one piece, and the heads sheared...
• Floor Jack fix maybe
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 3 May 2024 07:57:08 -0400
  ...These screws are labeled don’t touch. As jack was dead what was the harm? I opened the bleeder screws, actually removed them. I...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:47:38 -0700
  ...Do > you know where I can get replacement screws? > John > On Thu, 2019-12-05 at 10:27 -0500, David Beierl wrote: >>> It is...
• Re: was:Plastic Ramps/Slider Screen
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:57:45 -0600
  ...I've had this screen on for entire summers and put it on 4 years ago with no problems of the screws that hold...
• Re: 65 pop-out window disassembly
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 5 Mar 1996 16:51:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...Cut the old outer rubber off, exposing the screws. Liquid wrench them if necessary. Undo them, and the seams separate to release the glass...
• Re: swivel feet for valves
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 22 Jun 95 14:21:19 PDT
  ...have a couple catalogs that indicate 7mm adjusting screws for 1700cc type IVs and 8mm screws for the 1800 and 2000cc versions. Don't...
• Middle Seat Follow-up
  Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:06:25 -0400
  ...Are the screws that hold the carpet threshhold supposed to be machine screws or self-tappers? Mine weren't seated very well, and they...
• diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:12:07 -0500
  ...an adapter that screws in place of the injector and one that screws in place of the glow plug. is this correct? additionally what...
• Re: Friday Humour
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Shari
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 18:46:48 -0800
  ...As with the US, previously this car's panel would be > held on with three screws. Additionally, these screws would be > flathead style and...
• Re: what tool am i looking for? Limited vanagon content ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 22:37:11 -0700
  ...They come in different sizes so bring your screws. The fasteners you are describing are simply hex-head screws. They sell bit kits which...
• Re: 84 Vanagon head lights stuck on hi beam
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:16:09 +0000
  ...Turn signal switch has three screws on top of it. One of those screws is loose. Tighten it until the high beams can be...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...Turn adjusting screws in so they just touch valve stems. 4. Turn adjusting screws 2 turns clockwise and tighten locknuts. 5. Rotate crankshaft 180...
• Re: Black oxide finish on stainless steel
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:20:46 GMT
  ...A metric desigantion is used, such as 4.2mm (#8) or 4.8mm (#10), but it's the same thread. "OEM screws are plain...
• Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 09:54:29 -0700
  ...Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors? I think they are m6 oval head. Here is a fastenal link https://www.fastenal...
• Re: pop top staples vs screws, was Re: [vanagon] Fwd: Pop-Top Canvas Replacement Video
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 20:15:17 -0700
  ...I recently took the canvas off my '82 westy, had > screw in top and bottom. > > know when the switch was form staples to screws...
• Re: WTB: Plastic speedo cluster holder
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 07:25:28 PDT
  ...Why don't you try some epoxy cement (or some other substance) and then drill new holes for the screws??? cheaper and faster than...
• stuff for the cost of postage
  Historical mailing list - The CiKaspers
  Wed, 9 May 2001 20:43:15 -0700
  ...brown) *four coathooks with screws (white) *one map pocket with some cracking in two or three screw posts, with screws and washers (dark brown...
• shadyboy installation ??s
  Historical mailing list - John Silverman
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 07:40:52 -0600
  ...how to get the best coverage? Also, I assume that the screws on each end of the case (the ones holding the black end...
• From Vgonman RE: only starts in neutral
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 12:52:17 -0800
  ...If you pull the carpet up slightly around the gear selector housing, you will see 2 screws going into the floor and 2 screws...
• Re: diesel compression testers
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:26:31 -0800
  ...an adapter >that screws in place of the injector and one that screws in place of the >glow plug. is this correct? additionally what...
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:24:48 -0500
  ...GoWesty had just the screws I was looking for. Jim On Tue, Sep 8, 2020 at 9:54 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net...
• WTB fridge vent cover -89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Bauermeister
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 23:58:46 -0500
  ...Held on by three screws. thanks-Michael What happened to mine you ask? We had a problem with the fridge going out and being...
• Curtain Track Screws
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:23:43 -0700
  Hi All, I'm trying to replace the missing curtain track screws in one of the tracks in our multivan. I know Go Westy...
• Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 May 2009 17:34:06 -0700
  ...If you've not removed it before, remove the screws, pull the bottom away from the tabs from which you removed the aforementioned screws...
• Oh, joy, lights!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 May 2005 21:58:54 -0400
  ...I removed the headlights (noting that one carrier of galvanized metal has a surprising amount of rust...) Of course the adjusting screws on the...
• Re: Replacement Canvas for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 May 2005 09:29:33 -0600
  ...My van is an '87 so it uses screws all the way 'round, not the wood strips mentioned in the above link. The process...
• Re: Westy front table mounting bolt specs?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:33:06 -0400
  Matt, If you're talking about the screws that affix the table leg bracket to the battery box (seat base) they are panel head...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:36:17 -0700
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• Re: I ACCIDENTLY DELETED A REQUEST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:56:48 EDT
  roger. you're SCREWY :<P jk chris
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 22:05:27 -0800
  ...rear screws. Had wondered if a flexible attachment on a Dremel > tool might do but it seems a good cordless screwdriver with 90� head...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:09:47 -0800
  ...Whole rear assembly was held by 2 screws in back and home made bracket on one side.Thinkng it was just big cover removed...
• map pocket repair. from digest
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:31:33 -0700
  ...Put something on the screws to act as a release agent, something like vasoline or paste wax...push the map pocket into place and...
• DRL
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 09:39:13 -0500
  ...During previous fridge service calls, some so-called professional had probably lost the original screws and replaced them with generic screws. I cannot locate...
• Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:05:08 -0700
  ...When one of these screws comes off or breaks, you will experience the floppy armrest syndrome. If the screws have are just loose or...
• Re: Dash removal - how long
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:59:52 -0700
  ...There's just not that much to it. (4 screws, a multi pin connector (instruments), 10 screws, 2 bolts, a few wires, the heater...
• 84 WB Misc Parts Needed (U)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 09:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This tin piece screws (2) to large tin piece which goes across rear (muffler shield) and also attaches to body frame with more screws...
• How to remove cabinet to do A/C repair
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 09:59:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...does any one know how many screws are holding the ceiling in place? Looks like there are four brass (or coated to look like...
• Re: Rear heater core replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Pallen
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:05:19 -0800
  ...After removing the vent cover I removed the entire assembly, 4 screws that attach the unit to the floor, one electrical connection and the...
• Re: Headliner Finish Caps
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:38:08 -0600
  ...I actually got their hinge-caps. > A good thing is that you can use them to cover other > screws, not just the original Westy...
• Re: rusty brake bleed screws
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:09:58 -0600
  ...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: Arm Rests...what breaks and what is the fix?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 07:48:27 -0600
  ...best fix?" I'm wondering if they "broke" or if the screws holding the steel bracket to the side of the seat back came...
• Re: westy speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 21:45:53 -0400
  ??? They're just held in place by 4 screws. Remove screws and the speakers drop right out On Jun 2, 2006, at 9:36...
• Re: 88 GL Rear Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 09:17:46 -0700
  Phillips head sheet metal screws through the metal tabs. (Assuming that you�ve already removed the plastic cover which is also held down with...
• Re: Refrigerator burner box gasket wanted
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:46:48 -0400
  ...Let it cure like that and then take up a bit more on the screws. With luck the oil will keep the RTV from...
• Re: fender lips
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 10 Dec 1997 08:10:06 EST
  ...How is this fellow going to get screws in fiberglass and then into the body without enough contact area for the meth glue to...
• Re: Replacement Prodcedure for Kitchen Light
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:24:16 -0800
  ...Remove the screws four screws. 4) Remove the carriage bolt attaching the shelf to the closet. 5) Remove the two screws from the left...