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• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 14:25:46 -0700
  ...I recall my 1951 Flat head V-8 Ford Woodie surf wagon back in my high school days had a better rear brake set...
• Ugh, it finally happened after @50K on new engine...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:35:07 -0700
  ...going much slower and POW I clipped the right front of my front bumper on their left rear bumper. Fortunately my bumper was hit...
• tents
  Historical mailing list - rob passehl
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:41:42 PDT
  ...The rear flaps are held on to the edge of the fender with u-shaped clips >and set screws. There is also a bracket...
• Big Lots things for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 10:12:01 -0400
  ...The light will clip into 2 of these brackets mounted somewhere toward the rear of the cabin. Rotating the light will adjust where the...
• Re: Need to replace rear hatch struts on '84 Westy & other stuff...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 15:12:31 EDT
  ...writes: << ... rear hatch struts. Does anyone know how to do this job? >> Get a small flat head screw driver. pry the bottom clip off...
• Re: sliding door issue, 81 Air Cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 23 May 2009 17:34:06 -0700
  ...previously, the door > would > pop away from the van at the rear, and I could just slide it open. > What > happens now, however, is...
• Re: Window Seals, scrapers, etc, etc
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:15:33 -0800
  ...Put it in by attaching it at the ends first, then press it on rearward across the top and upward along the back vertical...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Sep 2006 (#2006-764)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:32:43 -0700
  Jake, Are your bulb holders clipped into plastic that is actually part of the tail light plastic or is your bulb, holder and surrounding...
• Re: rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:08:54 -0800
  The Wink is still available in 4 and 5 panel versions, along with a 3 panel unit that clips onto your existing rear-view...
• Re: Cargo net for overhead Westy storage
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 18:40:22 -0300
  ...Also I use a heavy canvas rectangular "storage box" advertised for the rear of vans/trucks that I put stuff in up on the...
• Re: Rear license plate light removal?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 22:05:07 +1200
  ...I believe they just clip on. Both of mine have broken tabs and don't fit properly, barely hanging on loosely. No replacements available...
• Re: Fuel Line Firewall Piece
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:33:57 -0700
  yes, jacked up on at least the right rear. Never get under any vehicle supported only by a jack of course. ( ! ) all you need...
• Re: Need "Retaining Rings" Lift Supports 85 Vanagon. Plus I need instructions on how to replace the lifts.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:24:49 -0400
  Although metric standard "E" clips will work. Any hardware store has them. Bring one to match. Memory sometimes fails but I think 3/8...
• Re: rear wiper inop
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 21:47:02 -0500
  ...My rear wiper on 85 GL >wont wipe, it will spray all day long but wont wipe. All fuses are good >(new I changed...
• NEED to buy and FS too....
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 01:06:25 EDT
  ...chrome clips for 87 (or earlier vanagon front door window chrome molding) -1X A/C off-white plastic screw/cover piece from rear ceiling...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:51:16 -0700
  Alistair Bell wrote: > after coffee and eyeglass cleaning I went back to german wiring > diagrams and found fuse #14 being designated for rear wiper...
• 1987 Syncro Westy questions
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:21:22 -0700
  ...I had to just barely clip the rear part of the front wheel wells. She's a beauty and I want to get all...
• Re: Is this a jack part?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 16:55:49 -0700
  ...Dunno what use it is without the >jack, though. >John Bange >'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" >----------------------------- Clip ------------------------------ >Sounds like a starter banger to me. >If the...
• Re: Stock German Mud Flaps Available Again
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:12:11 EST
  ...They need regular inspections > and adjustments to prevent the rears from falling off. > > yea those mickey mouse clips the SA mudflaps came with suck...
• Re: Convertible car seat for Vanagon - Canadian Safety Standards
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 29 Mar 2008 13:54:16 -0700
  ...This would allow > > me to make both seats very secure, by adjusting the rear strap tight enough so > > when the lap belt was clipped...
• Re: Decisions, Decisions, Now WHICH Front Blower Motor To Buy?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:22:34 -0800
  Curious thing on m '86 syncro was that the heater box was welded at the plastic tabs, but also had redundant clips installed. Convenient...
• Re: More Tailight Glow
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 10:09:18 -0400
  Looking for extra rear light myself and would like to know the procedure for your "upgrade" beyond the thumbnail sketch. Personally I've used...
• UK Slough Swapmeet update
  Historical mailing list
  14 Nov 94 13:35
  ...genuine rear lens Two wiper arms and blades Some stickers (EMPI, Bus Boys etc...) Box of genuine cab door/tailgate trim panel clips (stainless...
• 87 thermostat replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 11:12:21 -0800
  ...Look for the stupid clip for another half hour, finally find it, install it fill the expansion tank, fire it up and check for...
• Re: Timing '91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 10:38:51 -0700
  ...the rear bench seat/storage, and NOT > trying to ground to the engine, but to the neg. terminal on the battery, and > clipping onto...
• blue coolant?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Apr 1994 18:01:13 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Is this serious?! > check the rear hatch struts. they go bad and cost a lot ... $50 each. use > that to knock down the price...
• Re: Wiring rear speakers on the Westy>
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 06:54:12 -0500
  ...Wiring rear speakers on the Westy > > Hi all: > > I've found a couple of factory front door speakers. They look exactly the > same as...
• '73 Westy Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Apr 1996 12:05:49 -0400
  ...The shift linkage was still giving me trouble and I discovered a bad wheel bearing (driver's rear), so I handed the whole thing...
• Re: Clutch Release Shaft Removal
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:56:44 -0800
  ...I was going > to remove the shaft to clean it all and regrease (MoS2 or lithium?). > New release bearing & clips, rear oil seal, guide...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:26:33 -0400
  Rather than a long nose cone, it's the rear end that needs the attention. A collapsible colluder cone is what is needed, and...
• Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:57:42 -0700
  ...on the rear hatch. I have my own opinion about fastening panels. I don't like plastic clips. I put jacknuts in the holes...
• Re: Great Light / Fan Combo
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 22:26:52 -0700
  ...They get $$$ for every pound they turn in to recycle.) I also purchased a 12volt clip on fan at a truck stop, and clipped...
• Re: SA Mud flap questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:33:48 EDT
  ...i didnt use any of those stupid clip things.. used stainless steel screws. chris
• Re: Front Turn Signal Bulb Holder
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 18:37:09 -0600
  Once you replace them, make sure you drill weep holes on the bottom rear of them so they don't fill again. Been there...
• Re: Screen on door of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 23:33:27 -0700
  Well, the male snaps are not installed on the car as they are for the front curtain or the rear screen. You just have...
• Re: Rear Axle Wiggle
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:50:38 -0800
  ...Rear Axle Wiggle >> Clipped
• Re: vertical bike mounts on rear hatch???
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 03:32:32 -0500
  ...attach > another rail with the rear wheel trays to the middle of the hatch by > having the clips hook over the edges of the...
• Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:44:08 -0700
  ...Inexpensive! I "clipped" the rack to my rear door ('91 Westy) and use it to haul bikes....usually one at a time in my...
• Re: Porsche 944 motor & transaxle for conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 02:07:27 EST
  ...leather unwrapping, sun visors and clips, passenger window lift, horn switch and no radio. The drivers side rear took a 5 mph hit and...
• Re: Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:32:57 -0700
  My 84 Westy was missing the rear table support, so I talked the local muffler shop guys into making a new one out of...
• knocking from rear springs
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:51:00 EDT
  ...I will check out visually items such as the bump stop and listen closely for noises from the rear trailing arm bushings, engine cross...
• here we go again :<) Re: Wolfsburg Ed. (Wolfsburg Education ;<)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 13:56:39 EST
  ...The Wolfsburg edition models also had a little "Wolfsburg Edition" medallion on each side of the front clip. the "weekender" INTERIOR is a regular...
• Re: New Cheap South African Grills are Here! (Also Cheap Mud Flaps)
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 16:30:39 -0700
  ...A few things of note (Ron, you'll have to help me with some, I'll have to call for some others): - The rear...
• Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:31:12 -0700
  ...4) Remove the interior panel from the rear hatch. These clips were not re-usable, so I had to buy 18 from my local...
• Re: bench seat storage
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:25:02 -0400
  ...If you take the screws out does it remain in place? Does it have the clips that hold onto the legs of the rear...
• Re: Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:32:19 -0500
  She has had two claims against her insurance in the past year, once when an uninsured driver rear ended her and one when she...
• Re: Marker light tip wanted-replacement option.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 20:57:09 -0700
  I'm always amazed at how bright the rear-facing lights are on my Smart. Not aesthetically pleasing, but bright. Karl Wolz Sent from...
• Re: Clipped by a Camaro/ Insurance finale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Asbury
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 21:54:22 -0600
  ...years ago and just took what it cost to fix my rear bumper. I even passed on the rental car since it was only...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:18:24 -0700
  ...ignition coil > Oddly shaped pieces coolant hoses and clips > fuel hose and clips > > Front and rear axles > 1 inner & 1 outer wheel bearing & 1...
• Re: LED Refit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:38:31 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4515&category_id=&category_parent_id= Part # B497 I use a carabiner clip to hold...
• Re: Got clipped by a Camaro/Insurance fun
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:40:26 -1000
  ...Got clipped by a Camaro/Insurance fun > A girl in a 78 Camaro clipped me while she was backing out of her driveway. > She...
• Re: Torque specs for wheel bearing housing (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:45:11 -0700
  ...rear trailing arm to be able to > clean it up well and to make it easier to get the darn retaining spring > clip out...
• Re: EV's are amazing.
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:15:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Much to my surprise the facia that > covers the area underneath the rear seat is held in place with clips allowing > easy removal without...
• Re: Coolant Refill Bottle/Rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 14 May 1997 11:48:58 -0800 (AKDT)
  If you have not had a look beneath the rear seat to check for coolant leaks at the rear heater core, I encourage you...
• Re: '85 vanagon fuse #14 - again
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:30:33 -0400
  ...the >> wiper >> stalk had a clip in place that prevented the push motion seen in vehicles >> with rear wipers. >> > > On my '75 Rabbit, there...
• Re: Which 15" steel wheels will fit a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Price
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 18:25:40 -0700
  I run 215/70R15s BFG Rain,Mud,Snow on my 87 syncro westy, had to just barely clip the rear part of the front...
• Re: Multivan trays
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:20:22 -0700
  ...They go between the rear-facing jump seats and the front seats. The little metal clips attach to the jump bars. These little suckers...
• extra van seat
  Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 13:40:44 -0700
  Hi, I tried to send an ad I clipped from www.craigslist.com and it got bounced to the list administrator and never ended...
• Re: What are the pros and cons of a salvaged title
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 15:29:53 -0400
  ...in the rear) and making one good car out of it. He bought a rolled 4-runner and replaced the top clip and side...
• Re: The rear speaker ground.
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 10:02:00 -0400
  ...I ran 4 new wires underneath the Vanagon and installed clip style speaker connections under the back seat (on top of the rear seat...