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• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:09:03 -0600
  My 84 separate gas cap key has an A110 on it & is different than the top 1/2 of my ignition key. YMMV, Mr...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:01:33 -0700
  ...Correct capacitor >Tantalum is just another type of electrolytic capacitor, it uses different >material. Most electrolytic capacitors use aluminum. The difference is >tantalum in...
• removing front brake grease caps
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:35:42 -0400
  ...I've taken the little retaining clip off the little square nut thing sticking out of the grease cap, what next? I've tried...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:39:45 -0700
  Tantalum is just another type of electrolytic capacitor, it uses different material. Most electrolytic capacitors use aluminum. The difference is tantalum in place of...
• Re: Vgon Locking gas cap - I hate it!!
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:18:52 -0500
  ...The locking gas caps are from the last "energy crisis" where gas was today's equivalent of $3.20 a gallon. Back in the...
• Re: Locking Gas Cap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:02:49 -0700
  Locksmiths stock all manner of locks and caps. They can also key your existing cap with any other key. Why don't you ask...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:38:50 -0400
  ...locking gas cap ...my '86 has a separate gas key, with "A108" etched on it. Ignition key does not fit... On Thu, Sep 16...
• VW Splittie Ads
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 04 Jan 96 19:00 CST
  ...Street scene of identical suburban houses, each with a red/white Deluxe parked out front (20 or so) Caption: If the world looked like...
• Re: Remove gas cap without key?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 04:51:43 -0700
  ...Actually, are you referring to the key to your gasoline tank cap? In all of my Vanagons (syncros mind you) this is the same...
• '88-89 Vanagon gas cap lock
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 22:19:19 -0400
  I have an '88 Westy and my ignition and door key also fits my gas cap lock - very convenient for me. My son has...
• pix page URL
  Historical mailing list - Melissa J. Cullison
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:38:15 -0600
  ...Louis, MO http:\\www.caplan.com MelissaC@Caplan.com
• 82 TOWING CAPACITY
  Historical mailing list - Saulius Berzinskas
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 21:10:21 -0400
  Anybody know the towing capacity of an 82 westy?
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:43:57 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Most early Vanagons came with those caps. Well, my camper is a '91, so the caps were likely...
• Re: Spoked aluminun wheel covers- where can I get them?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Nov 1998 08:44:43 EST
  ...Does anyone know of a source for some- new or used? What year were they available? Are they VW caps? Hope somebody can help...
• installing alloy wheel (carat wheel) caps Re:Tiico Conversion-Alloy Wheels-Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:46:51 EDT
  In a message dated 3/23/07 10:10:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, fonman4277@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > On the fronts, the > caps won...
• gas cap confusion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:21 -0700
  I need an 83 gas cap for the air-cooled Vanagon and the dealers keep saying 'one size fits all'. The filler tube is...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:38:54 -0800
  ...My 84 GL, when I bought it had "311" Caps in the rear and "251" Caps on the front. How's that for confusion...
• Re: weird smog rule
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:14:12 -0800
  ...Thanks for the feeback on the gas cap, I would'nt have even know it was cracked unless it was put on this tester...
• AMC Cylinder Head Question
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:58:58 -0800
  ...The heads have two metal caps at the bottom side of them. If you look at the heads at their installed position the upper...
• Westy Water Tank Cap
  Historical mailing list - thomas marsicano
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 22:24:22 -0500
  If Steve's Lock Shop decides to make replacement water tank caps (old style), count me in. After losing the original cap I purchased...
• Fresh Water tank Drain Cap
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:58:17 -0400
  I bought a PVC pipe cap at Lowes that fit snugly after wrapping the threads with teflon tape. If you would like the exact...
• September Camping Events & Meet
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:28:19 -0400
  ...John & Wendy Silva & Steve Paine Cape Cod, MA '85 Westfalia "S-Cape" '98 Passat "The Doo Dah Machine" CAMPERS ON CAPE COD A LiMBO...
• Re: Broken key in gas cap
  Historical mailing list - LA & Glen
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:41:33 -0700
  Hi Volks, I wanted to thank every one on the list for there suggestions on getting the gas cap off. I managed to get...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:13:23 -0400
  Dumbest thing? Hard to say, but I managed to lose two gas caps on the same trip! First was gassing up, removed key and...
• Re: WTB: Water tank cap?
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 08:10:19 -0500
  ...The part number for cap is 253-067-285 List price $35.00 My price $18.00 Good Morning, Fred Hi Y`all, I...
• Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing? /NO Emissions Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 3 Mar 2008 14:36:27 -0800
  On 3/3/08, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > I are cornfused -- is CA testing gas caps or fuel tanks? Seems like...
• People in California - David
  Historical mailing list
  1 Sep 94 17:35
  - David Is your '74 Capri a Ford Capri ? Lee.
• Re: Will new Golf hubcaps fit Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 19:45:11 -0500
  ...Just ask for the basic cap from 93-96 Golf -Jettas I know we stock those caps and they list for about 56 bucks...
• Gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wynn
  Tue, 08 Apr 1997 11:13:16 -0600
  So should the gas cap be fine if I were to remove the tumblers, and just make it a pseudo-locking cap? That way...
• Re: NEED GAS CAP FOR 85
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 15:32:33 -0800
  Spencer Allen wrote: > > Help! The DMV here in IL wants to suspend the plate on my 85 Westy because > the gas cap failed the...
• Capacitor fix questions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:02:13 -0400
  I've been reading the archives about the "capacitor fix" for the AFM. I'm going to attempt this procedure over the weekend. However...
• Motive Power Bleeder (from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:34:24 -0700
  If you plan on using your pressure bleeder very often, I suggest the one with the swivel in the hose between the MC cap...
• Alternative to locking gas cap?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:53:39 -0400
  Hi Folks, Somehow, I managed to lose my gas cap. Is there an aftermarket alternative? I'd actually prefer to have a non-locking...
• CAMPERS ON CAPE COD 2001
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 15:31:05 -0400
  Just a reminder...the deadline for reservations for this years Campers on Cape Cod (with caravan to TransporterFest 2001) weekend is about three weeks...
• Re: westy Water tank drain cap - same as rear hatch washer bottle cap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:16:29 EDT
  ...so the rear hatch washer bottle cap will work on all '80-'86 westy sink drains then.. i have a coffee can filled with...
• End Caps
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:23:20 -0700
  I have an 83 westy and ordered new end caps for the front bumper. The old caps were solid on the front, these have...
• Re: coolant level rising - A solution?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 13:09:26 -0300
  I have NEVER been able to blow or suck through any of the 4 or 5 caps that I have (and I have two...
• Re: Lost coolant cap?
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:59:53 -0800
  thanks listers!!!!! I will be with cap one way or t'other tomorrow. jen 🐰 Good words to you. 📝 Make every stroke count! 🎾 > On Jan...
• Re: '88-89 Vanagon gas cap lock
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 22:42:27 -0400
  ...http://www.steveslockshop.com Eric Caron 85 GL Auto Westfalia Currently with extra gas cap key. > On Apr 7, 2016, at 10:24 PM...
• Re: Drip, drip, drip -- water tank drain cap
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:33:59 -0400
  At 02:40 PM 7/1/2010 Thursday, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >The cap is a three-part construction: two plastic cap parts...
• Re: Would any one on the list have the "fix" Capacitors for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:31:03 -0700
  ...Are you still looking for the 'fix' cap? On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 7:48 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > So...
• Vanagon gas cap keys--more information
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 21:14:33 -0500
  Since I posted the key information, several people have emailed saying their ignition key also opens the gas cap. Here's the story. The...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:23:14 -0300
  ...The ignition key does not unlock the gas cap. > > > Interesting. My '87 Westy, with 48k original miles, has the same key for > the > ignition...
• Re: '71 bus fuel cap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 08:47:49 EDT
  I don't think you will find a Stant or any other locking gas cap for a '71 bus. At least I haven't...
• Re: locking gas cap
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:51:47 -0700
  I ALWAYS open the cap for the attendant kindly explaining that the cap is cranky, the ignition key stays with the cap which stays...
• Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 16:06:06 -0700
  Get the locking cap. It's twice the money, but you'll never leave it on a gas pump, so it'll wind up...
• Re: Looking for Gas Cap, 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:31:58 -0600
  >>>I'm looking for a source for a fuel cap for my '81 vanagon. I know the Bus >>>Depot sells locking caps for $14...
• Re: Vac/pressure bleeder recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:48:51 -0500
  BTW, Robert, '84 and earlier Vanagons don't have the fluid level sensor in the cap so that GM cap would, no doubt work...
• VW radiator caps
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Thu, 9 Jan 97 09:22:08 -0600
  THHBBPT! ACK! a new radiator cap, fresh off the dealer's shelf and not wet with anti-freeze will make a disruptive farting sound...
• Re: GNATT 2nd call for participation! READ THIS! :)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 04 Apr 1995 09:35:13 -0400 (EDT)
  Howabout a trip thru NH, VT or even Cape Cod for part of the Eastern Leg....Cape Cod is great in the late spring...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 08:50:52 EST
  hiya!!!! pop off the #1 plug wire from the cap....mark the distibutor...pop off the dist. cap..... spin the motor BY Hand (i...
• Up in Arms: Upgrading 83.5 Westy to Captain's Chairs
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:25:06 -0800
  Hello All-- What's the wisdom on upgrading the old style Westy seats in my 83.5 (cloth striped, horsehair filled) to the Captain...
• source for H20 tank cap?, selling stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:28:06 -0600
  Does anyone know of a source for a replacement water tank cap for the cap that's on the underside of the vehicle to...
• Re: Water in the oil update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:45:55 -0400
  ...you should "chase" the threads on the studs and in the capnuts with a tap and die so the capnuts will spin down on...
• Fw: Capacitors on Alternator
  Historical mailing list - John Koloski
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 19:32:31 -0500
  > There are two capacitors on the outside of my 90 amp alternator. One is > connected to the D+ terminal and grounds to the alternator...
• AFM capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 23:48:54 -0700
  Does anybody recall what wires to connect the capacitor to for the AFM modification? I used to have a printout of a web page...
• Larger Capacity Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Ned Panopio
  Wed, 12 May 1999 10:22:50 -0700
  ...Does anybody know where I can get a larger capacity radiator or can I have my radiator modified to increase its capacity. Thanks so...
• Blue radiator cap
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Wed, 31 May 2000 12:51:19 -0600
  I just bought a new radiator cap (coolant tank cap) for my 87 from the dealer. The new one is blue colored, the old...
• Re: Coolant Tank and Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:15:02 -0600
  ...This keeps the coolant from draining out the > cap threads when things really heat up and the level is above the cap. > The protrusion...
• Re: gas cap key, who needs it?: Vanagon keys--the answers
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Mon, 8 May 2000 07:51:00 -0700
  >During the first week I owned van I forgot the special key to the gap cap. >I was 200 mile from home. > >Luckily (by...