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• Re: Bus Depot and debate for Californians
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 4 May 2002 20:44:39 -0700
  ...we > should sever all ties and let the north become the "socialist republic of sex > changed pseudo californians" that they currently are....however, we...
• Re: ordering from zproducts.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:07:56 -0400
  ...separately) plus new curtain hangers and the snap-on hold-back ties. It attaches just like your originals did, so you must specify the...
• Re: [Syncro] bURNINGvAN 2015 is almost upon us!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:51:54 -0700
  ...Black zip ties.:-) >> >> 4) Chistian, maybe I'll see you sooner. We'll be in your 'hood for the NY holidays. >> >> Here's hoping...
• Re: Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:53:16 -0400
  ...I used zip ties to pull the line away from the wheel, but I do not like that as a long-term solution. I...
• Re: Aux Power DIY Installation
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:09:43 -0700
  ...Zip ties at the ready. The wind farm is an excellent place to get a good idea of how things will perform in the...
• Re: Ebay CV "kit"....is it any good?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 14:29:28 -0700
  ...I have multi ethnic ties and feel, like > we used to say in Submarines, that we're all in the same boat. > > Anyway, I...
• Re: Rusty exhaust. Paint?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:38:47 -0700
  ...Stainless ties are a must if you want it to stay put. I like the look of a wrapped exhaust. You won't believe...
• Re: T-Mobile
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 9 May 2004 01:13:14 GMT
  ...You can give them money at their corporate stores (they wear ties at these ones) and pay in advance (it'll be a credit...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:50:47 -0700
  ...Additionally I put zip ties on all of the hose connections surrounding the AAR system and added clamps to the 4 intake manifold hoses...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...Two four inch extensions Six inch ratchet Combination screwdriver Spare oil plug copper gaskets (gasser) Cable ties Sandpaper for cleaning grounds Jackknife 10, 13...
• Re: someone save a vanagon just south of Chicago
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:28:16 -0500
  ...This Vanagon is NOT MINE and I have no Ties to it what so > ever it is just south of chicago so this is...
• Vw takeover prevented
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:57:34 -0600
  ...Porsche would even greet deeper ties between VW and U.S.-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler, he added. //more clipped// jimt
• Re: conduit for your bus?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 6 May 1995 22:24:33 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I couldn't find a ten foot piece of the stuff, so I used three 4-foot pieces and some twist ties to hold...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:58:27 -0300
  ...Thread sealant to make sure the threads are sealed Basically everything ties into the brass "T" fitting. Easy to figure out once you have...
• 91 Westfalia - metal clips in headlight buckets that hold on front grill
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 21:48:42 -0600
  ...For now, zip ties to the rescue ;) Thanks, Steve W.
• steering boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 1 Dec 2013 03:39:56 -0800
  ...also got the small end onto the rubber grommet. �New zip ties and we're all set for reinspection at the tiki dealership. The...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 10:26:19 -0500
  ...I use UV rated cable ties instead of hose clamps, two per connection. They look better and are easier to remove when its time...
• Another Bus Depot side tent question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Aug 2020 09:06:01 -0400
  ...I’ve used velcro cable ties before and these don’t work like those. Clever advice needed. I wanted to solve this issue before...
• Re: About that coolant drain tee
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 May 2012 11:25:30 -0700
  ...Be sure to suspend it with the cap up using zip ties. Stuart '85 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• I did it
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:27:21 -0500
  ...Cleaned and lube'd everything Adjusted shift linkage Lots of zip ties I have 3.5 gallons in now, after next cooldown will probably...
• Re: Westy Curtain Set, tan $75+shipping /OBO
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:59:12 -0400
  ...They are 99% complete and functional (I think that one of > the ties is missing a snap, and I'm missing a hook somewhere...
• Re: Update: More idle issues for idle hands and minds
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 23:46:37 -0600
  ...tie everything off with ties to ensure they are not chafing against something. No fire in the Vanagons please!! John Rodgers 88 GL driver
• Re: Largest diameter... failures in politics.
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 13:19:54 -0800
  ...She promotes no > agenda regarding political issues other than that. > It just so happens that "The Big 3" have close ties to the Bush...
• Re: 1991 vanagon - Sizing and location for aux to main battery wire
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 16:01:36 -0600
  ...to main battery, is run outside, under the van along the coolant lines, supported by zip ties. I got that idea from another lister...
• Re: oil change interval for non-wbx setups
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:27:56 -0400
  Maybe this ties into the required effort- blow-by. Carbon gets past the rings and fouls the oil. Higher effort would create more blow...
• Yet more Everybus 2007 pictures
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:00:51 -0400
  ...These days with diminishing family ties, we can revel in other groupings that help us relate to other folks. I feel sorry sometimes for...
• Re: CV joint boots
  Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
  Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:20:46 -0700
  ...Now, time for some heavy duty plastic bags and heavy duty Zip-ties to secure under Vanagon chassis where hopefully it will sit for...
• Re: Wire Damage from Rodent(s)
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:36:23 -0800
  ...these can be tied up under the dash as well as hung in closets using twist ties. bonus feature = air freshener. I've heard...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:11:55 -0600
  ...wire, various gages and lengths elect tape friction tape nylon wire ties spare nuts, washers, lock washers and bolts coil cap and rotor spark...
• Re: Syncro MPG's
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:47:09 -0400
  ...This weekend I was hauling rail road ties. (Man are this things heavy). I had a hunch a few year back that gas very...
• Re: Need inspiration. Lacking motivation on my engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 16:35:19 -0700
  ...post has to be "Become > a student of the situation" which ties right into my favorite Twain > quote "don't ever let school interfere...
• Re: Upper front grille
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 9 May 2018 03:45:44 +0000
  ...A couple zip ties might be a hack fix that gives you a bit of insurance. This reminds me of the time I had...
• Re: FS 83 air cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 16:35:01 EDT
  ...i have no ties to the owner, but if you are looking for an aircooled vanagon westy, and want one near showroom new, i...
• Re: Vanagon Tool Box-Friday
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:29:41 -0000
  ...wire > A large bag with assorted pieces of metric hose, cable ties and shrink tubing > > > > Good luck, > > > > > > > TJ Hannink > Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
• Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:06:25 +0200
  ...Like zip ties, edge biter, clips, various tapes. Also a P-Touch label printer. My advice: -Proper fusing at the beginning of the wiring...
• Re: Radiator cardboard and its replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:02:10 -0800
  ...I then used a hole-punch to put holes in the places I was going to attach it at, using zip-ties and screws...
• Re: someone save a vanagon just south of Chicago
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:30:59 -0500
  ...As usual I do not know who this is or have any ties and know NOTHING about this vehicle or Person so Please dont...
• Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:29 -0600
  Tie wraps (zip ties) through the flange holes to hold it together. It will be hard still, but one thing out of the way...
• Re: [NVC] Beefier Scrunchies?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:57:22 -0500
  ...But lately I have been using big zip ties. They work great as well. They re cheaper than the rubber bands.but not re...
• Re: '82 sliding door curtain
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 20:09:08 -0800
  ...the door, using a piece of the flat aluminum "rod" and ties at each end. Snaps or magnets would probably work well if I...
• Re: Hardwood (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:51:45 -0500
  ...And for those of you who have never experience quality furniture construction (I'm just a customer, and have no other ties to them...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 08:22:58 -0700
  ...wired up, the wires are all marked and has the wire ties included > too. > > Looks like a nice complete pre-assembled set up, and...
• Re: SssssshhhhhhhhhhTHUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:29:49 -0400
  ...Mrs Squirrel is still drowsing under the covers, all I can see >of her is her topknot, she ties her hair up like Pebbles...
• Re: Wire harness grommet at Firewall
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:52:29 +0200
  ...and position where the hole/grommet is, > tie it with zip ties on both end and pull the harness thru the hole... if > needed...
• Re: Smartphone Dyno for tuning?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:39:07 -0800
  ...Lots of engine data and it ties in with gps, accelerometer etc. He has a couple of apps that he uses, I'll ask...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:52:15 -0400
  ...I used heavy zip ties, foam blocks and the thick gray plastic sleeving that I picked up from bus depot. I guess this was...
• Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:36:02 -0700
  ...access to the inside.� Would construct "compartments" or some hold-down ties or brackets so that everything wouldn't spill out when opened.� When...
• Re: suspension newbie - shock dismounted
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Sun, 19 Mar 2006 18:37:15 -0600
  ...if you have gas shocks, rig something up with a coat hanger, zip ties, whatever. my new shocks: http://aaron80027.tripod.com/id2.html...
• Re: Mention of the Possible New MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:23:15 +0000
  ...hmmmm. > > > Westfalia is now a subsidiary of Daimler Benz, and their ties to Volkswagen > are nowhere near what they once were. VW now designs...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 06:40:44 EST
  ...the heater hoses are not pinched or restricted with tight plastic ties. 2) Make sure the hot coolant control valve opens fully with the...
• Re: Yugo Videos - and other things (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 15:56:41 -0400
  ...After the accident the drivers seat came off the floor rails and had I re-attached it with cable ties (I was 16 and...
• Re: tires
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 19:21:24 +0000
  ...I have 16" rims with 215/60 R16 Goodyear Assurance tires, which have been great road ties. I have no complaints about BFG. I...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:37:47 -0700
  ...You can super high quality 100 psi flex fuel hose at Ace as well and use barb fittings with zip ties. With only the...
• Re: engine block heater
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 09:53:17 -0500
  ...Installation requires only a socket wrench (and some plastic zip ties to route the wire to the license plate door) and takes about 20...
• Demographics
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 10:28:24 -0700
  ...It ties up a loose end with regard to the ill-fated 71 Bus. 2. It is helping me enjoy my mid-life crisis...
• Re: Mike Millered again!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 05:58:22 EDT
  ...In a pinch, you can use zip and or twist ties. The best way to test the contraption is to spray gasoline in the...
• Re: Looking for trip planning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:58:19 -0700
  ...It was planted by the Union Pacific Railroad to be used for ties when they built their portion of the transcontinental railroad. The twisted...
• Re: Update the database
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
  Mon, 4 Dec 1995 15:37:13 -0500
  ...The canvas did great, however, the ties for the screen flaps are a cotton material that is sewn into the canvas. It managed to...
• Re: Carat front blower repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:36:42 -0500
  ...The motor was put back in the box, and Jim proceded to fastenen it back together by drilling the tabs and applying zip ties...
• Re: Sourcing some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:02:15 -0800
  ...Sourcing some parts.... > Agreed with Ken.... > > I found some industrial size type zip ties (like in COPS) and that does > the > trick..... for a...