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• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 13 May 2005 07:14:32 -0700
  ...the side and inserted between the hinges, works as a perfect wedge to hold the license plate door open... :-) Also, if you use Redline...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:28:06 -0400
  ...I then wedged a toothpick in between the ring and shell to hold it in position. Remove the needle, double check that the marks...
• coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 13 Jun 1997 15:27:26 -0700
  ...This will 'just' wedge into the 1" heater hose, use goop and TWO (2) band clamps per end. Then plug back into hoses at...
• Re: Spark Plug Tester
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:42:12 -0800
  ...I've always been able to wedge the light in a position where I can see the flashes either directly or on the inside...
• Re: traveling in style
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Fri, 17 May 2002 14:35:30 -0400
  ...But I suppose Americans like gaudy, >and more sofa folds for bugs and crap to wedge into. > >William > >> I'm surprised they wouldn't...
• Re: Stuck Side Table
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 20:55:47 -0400
  ...I am using a flat wood paint stirrer wedged between the rear seat mount and the wall low to the floor. Still looking for...
• Re: Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Tue, 9 Jan 2018 18:19:37 -0800
  ...But it was cool and raining and no coolant was lost into the rag I wedged in there. I feel less dumb now. Ordered...
• Re: Ever live in your bus?
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 14:34:44 -0500
  ...I have one picture of his '62 with aftermarket Wedge shaped roofrack tent and another "potty-room" tent that fit over the rear hatch...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - S.C. Harrison
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 18:18:35 -0800
  ...While it may not be the preferred or only way of doing it, I have found that using a wooden or plastic wedge in...
• Welcome aboard Christophe/German imports
  Historical mailing list - Jim Stout
  Thu, 3 May 2007 16:23:56 -0500
  ...T3 or Wedge stickers 5. Alloy wheels 6. Gas powered heaters 7. Seats 8. Mirrors 9. Decals 10. T3 Toys 11. Mud flaps 12...
• Re: Canoes on Type2s
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Sun, 07 Aug 1994 15:01:11 -0500 (EST)
  ...upside down and 2 right sideup on these with the yaks wedged in somehow]. someone jumped out in front of us, i slammed on...
• Re: ECU Chip Upgrade Info/Dennis Haynes concerns
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 11:17:54 -0400
  ...This mod allowed the keepers to seat fully, forming sort > of a 'wedgemate' with the valve stem, eliminating wear in the keeper > grooves. He...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:19 -0700
  ...I have seen another similar DIY type platform with a wedge of wood at clutch housing end to help align transmission for install. Neil...
• Re: regrease steering U-joint?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:23:25 -0800
  ...I used a cold chisel as a wedge to spread the clamping part of the joint enough that I could pound it off the...
• Re: dimensions of 2WD Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pokey
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 16:21:44 -0800
  I'm sure you can incorporate the "wedge" shape of the pop top into the peaked roof. Just don't try to drive away...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:44:13 -0700
  ...I know this is hard on the tool > but > the price was right. ;) > > FWIW, a 3/4 piece of plywood wedges nicely between wrench...
• Re: headrests for westy rear seat/bed
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 21:19:18 -0700
  ...if you were to take a pair of regular > square door hinges (not the > wedge shaped strap hinges like you used) tap out > the...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:55:13 -0800
  ...The rubber washer was a little big so I cut > a pie shaped wedge out so I could wrap it around the mirror's...
• Re: Mice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:24:05 -0600
  ...on, then using RTV (gray) to glue the screen across the wedge-shaped side openings. So far, so good. The mice use the tires...
• Thanks and New Problem (Heads and Cylinders)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jul 1998 17:37:37 EDT
  ...We used a small chisel as a wedge between the cylinder ears and the head (on the top side). We tapped the chisel down...
• Re: Locking The Flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:25:26 -0700
  ...the lower left engine to transmission stud and the other end wedged in the flywheel teeth. Even worked on the old Type i's...
• Ventilation system questions - Aircooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 20:24:26 EDT
  ...Rusty J Ogden, UT '80 WedgeFalia -- The Mysterious "Smoking Van" from The Vw-Files ("The Fahrvergnugen Is Out There")
• new diesel - - one cylinder, no compression
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:59:44 -0700
  ...I'm thinking that there must be a tiny piece of carbon wedged between the seat and the valve, keeping it open just a...
• Re: Stripped oil drain-how to repair?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 23:40:41 -0500
  ...Last oil change was at one of the national chains, and it appears they over-torqued it and it was just wedged in place...
• Re: Mysterious Vanagon Problem - Will not move.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 13:24:51 -0400
  ...Turns around a bit and then wedges and locks the wheel up. Might also be that one of the retention springs has come loose...
• Re: rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 30 Sep 1999 07:16:03 -0400
  ...a spring-loaded wedge makes the initial adjustment, and takes up the slack as the pads wear. Simple German stuff. G. Matthew Bulley Director...
• Re: Squeaky Mintex brake pads anyone?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 09:39:41 -0800
  ...possible, but the fool PO managed to get the little spring wedged between the caliper and the pad backing on BOTH the left and...
• Re: Rear Axle Housing Bolts: Use shallow O2 Socket?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:43:11 -0700
  ...I know this is hard on the tool but the price was right. ;) FWIW, a 3/4 piece of plywood wedges nicely between wrench...
• Re: Strange rattle/squeek from engine during idle
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 15:52:03 -0800
  ...loosen the bolt/nut securing the alternator to its positioning rod, use a metal pipe to wedge the alternator housing away from the engine...
• Re: Frustrated in Minnesota
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:11:44 -0700
  ...I farted > around trying to push, wedge > cram the new trim in.....without any success. > PLEASE what do I need to do > to get...
• WAS Anyone have a South African ETKA? now Photos??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:29 -0500
  ...Otherwise it >looks VERY smart! > >It has factory alarm & immobilizer. > >I'm thinking of naming it the "Flying Wedge" after what some Poms call...
• Re: running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:43:44 -0500
  ...One of the most interesting was a conical screw shaped wedge that you attach to the drive wheel(s) of your car. As it...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:17:24 -0600
  ...The plates turns out are exactly > the > same size as the sink, so they wedge in about 3/4 way down and won't...
• Re: Cupholders mount where?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 16:25:41 -0400
  ...To use the folding type of cupholder in that location, you would need to add a wedge of wood behind the cupholders to make...
• Re: Water level/temp warning flasher
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:32:42 -0500
  ...Once, while starting up the Westy, the Tracker key got wedged into the steering column, causing the horn to blow and the temp light...
• Club hammers and chisels (2)
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 00:57:33 +0100
  ...tangentially, driving a small sharp wedge groove into it first and then as more contact area develops gaining a grip that eventually 'shock' loosens...
• '86 westy: 2 random questions from a new list member
  Historical mailing list - Bravo Sierra
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:28:18 -0700
  ...has anyone ever fit a "truck box" into the wedge shaped space between that seat and the driver's seat? at first appearance it...
• Re: 1991 van - bulb/holder for automatic shifter - What is the LED equivalent?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 22 May 2013 16:11:34 -0400
  ...have a good equivalent to use? It looks like the #74 wedge base > with a new lamp holder would be close but it would...
• Re: Tiico conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 19:55:42 -0400
  ...I once heard the QE II order 60 dozen sets of Wedgewood Clipper for delivery on arrival in NYC four days hence -- figured they...
• Re: led replacement for overhead westy light
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:40:28 -0500
  ...Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:05:54 -0400 > >Wedge yourself under the steering wheel, drop the fuse box, and clean up >those ground-crowns...
• Combined Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 14:01:07 -0700
  ...The little S/S screws actually don't so much act as the contact as they do a wedge, forcing a fine contact around...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:44:33 -0400
  ...vacuum for the > aftermarket Audiovox cruise control I'm trying to wedge into my 84. > > How about teeing it off the brake booster line...
• Re: 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:52:59 -0600
  ...I then shift into first and the ball comes out of the socket and is wedged and will not shift again until I disconnect...
• Re: Power window disaster, help needed!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:12:22 -0500
  ...tapered wooden wedges that you get for shimming doors and the like and raise the window by hand and jam the wedges in with...
• Re: Jammed Table in '85 Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 20:33:19 -0700
  ...hard into its niche, > a result, I suspect, of recently having wedged a bicycle hard up > against it. > Any suggestions? I am beginning to...
• WTB: Alloys & Westy Stuff (Vanagon and Splitty)
  Historical mailing list - ovalwindow
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:51:14 -0700
  ...coat hooks (B pillar) 1 rear webbing hook rear webbing 2 wedge pillows (red/black or ???) (started in '51 <g>) water nozzle german camp...
• Re: Need Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 2 May 2005 10:10:39 -0700
  ...two ends of the 2nd gear band and the piston shaft wedged up over the band end. I couldn't pull the 2nd gear...
• Re: carpet alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:12:43 -0700
  ...I just wedged the flooring > under the fridge side of the van as much as I could. Same with > the rear seat.<<<<<<< > > > > Cheers, * * > > Frank...
• Re: (f) Recipe for "Bus Roll" (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 06 Sep 1996 19:46:27 -0700
  ...He first tried both front doors, but they were solidly wedged, then he jumped into the back. The hinges on the side doors were...
• re:campers(was BRM wheels)
  Historical mailing list
  6 Feb 96 18:21:00 +1800
  ...My Mom just found some pictures of my Grandfathers '60-'61 Kombi and = it has this tent on the roof ; Wedge-shaped, with tall...
• Re: Screeching Alternator Belt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 May 2017 16:59:51 +0000
  ...So to get the belt to wedge in and actually drive the load you need the perfect wedge fit, a lot of tension, a...
• Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:48:31 -0800
  ...Otherwise it > looks VERY smart! > > It has factory alarm & immobilizer. > > I'm thinking of naming it the "Flying Wedge" after what some Poms call...
• Re: How do I get into the mystery storage box behind driver seat
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 17:34:44 -0600
  ...It's then just possible to wedge > yourself in as long as you dont mind the steering wheel in your side and > don't...
• Re: '85 springs to a 90GL?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 00:35:03 -0500
  ...Usually they will get caught and wedged on the shocks but if one does slide out the driver behind you will not be happy...
• Re: Rear Table storage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:14:17 -0800
  Try it Dave, it is wedged in tight and does not easily move forward. alistair On 2011-11-26, at 11:12 AM, mcneely4...
• Re: '71 west features?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sun, 11 Aug 1996 10:13:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...in the > dash, I can see how vw would try to wedge them in. :) I'm not sure, but JC Whitney probably sells one...
• beware of parking garages!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 13:12:26 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Well I wasn't wedged in (if I had been it would have been let-some-air-out-of-the-tires-time), so I...
• weekender; table stuck
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rehkugler
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:20:05 -0800
  ...I have thought that maybe some sort of wedge or even a pivoting piece of plastic to hold it in while driving. Tom Rehkugler...
• Electrical issue - 1987 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:45:56 -0700
  ...As it was apparently just wedged in there, I can't tell what terminal it was connected to. I would MUCH rather fix this...
• Re: 10 vehicles you can live in after your house has been repossessed
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:08:50 -0800
  ...but we may well be on the thin edgfe of the wedge for such times -- and all of the "values" thought to be untouchable...