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• Re: SA parts and Transporters by the Tunnel
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 18:45:38 -0700
  Is someone importing those mud flaps? I sure would like to get my hands on a set, and I am sure there are many...
• 83 heater hoses. VW or FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 14:52:03 EDT
  ...Do these need to be genuine VW or will Flaps hose do? And is the genuine VW a better quality than a FLAPS hose...
• Re: Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:35:33 -0800
  ...fixed the leaky flapper vents, replaced the blower motor > and the heater core, installed new MBC, took the wiper gear apart and > re-greased...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:08:12 -0700
  ...gasket used on the 1.9L something I can hope the FLAPS > will have, or do it be mail-orderish? > > -- > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Physics phun
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:30:21 -0800
  ...I'm going to have to set up the left side with flapper valve closed. Thanks. Mark On Dec 27, 2010, at 3:27...
• Re: online car stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 05 Apr 95 16:28:15 CDT
  ...my nephew and one fellow at a FLAPS have hondas, and another fellow at the same FLAPS has a Triumph Spitfire (you want to...
• Re: Stuck bolt, Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 04:06:31 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My '88 Westy only has a mud flap on the driver's side. Is this normal, or am I missing my right-side one...
• Re: Gas in oil? UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sat, 3 May 97 12:45:42 EDT
  ...Look on the right side and you will see a set of contacts that the AFM flap doohickey opens when the flap is fully...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 22:23:48 -0500
  ...When I first installed them I did kind of miss seeing the "Official VW" logo on the origional flaps but it is much more...
• Re: does anyone sell just a replacement hook up cover
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 05:45:59 EDT
  ...See my _VW Vanagon Westfalia Utility outlet flaps_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/flaps.htm) webpage for details & pics. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario...
• Re: 2.1l: hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:37:43 -0500
  ...The voltage should change smoothly from 0 to 9v ( or vice-versa) as you move the flap thru its full motion. The Bentley test...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:03:11 -0700
  ...Mud flaps > > >> I've got Ron's rear flaps & the SA Front propane flap on my westy. >> The rears have been fine, except that...
• Re: reviews of bus depot ezy awning plus
  Historical mailing list - Tim Whynot
  Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:33:59 -0500
  ...Great investment!! Able to camp where there may be alot of insects, The walls have screens as well as flaps. So either way you...
• Re: Left Front OE Mudflaps, any for sale?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:41:21 -0600
  ...im looking for one as well... > > chris Ditto moi-After the VW dealer broke my og flap partially off putting it on the rack...
• Thanks! (was Re: Engine air control flap question.....)
  Historical mailing list - neil neil
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 14:49:34 -0400
  ...Last night, after soaking my brain in oats, it dawned on me that yes I had wired the flap closed. D-uh! Put on...
• Re: SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Stacy
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:49:43 -0700
  ...SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay I saw these (rare in the USA) South African mud flaps on ebay. They are better than...
• 5/8" heater hose questions (searched archive)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:36:11 -0700
  ...AND the FLAPS stuff, or can I just use the FLAPS stuff from core to valve etc.? Bentley appears to show the heat control...
• Re: Front heat always!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 14 May 2008 08:56:42 -0700
  ...If the valve/cables work properly, then it may be that foam on flaps has deteriorated. When van up to speed, fresh air comes...
• Re: FLAPS
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 12:18:02 -0800 (PST)
  ...writes: > > Please excuse my ignorance,What is FLAPS? Perhaps some one could clue me in > to these anachronyms you all use. Friendly Local Auto...
• Re: Mod. Fresh air box to recycle cabin air? (did some searching in arch.)
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:31:59 -0600
  I had thought about fabricating a flap for the air intake as well. Then, by default I think the side hoses would be your...
• Re: Mod. Fresh air box to recycle cabin air? (did some searching in arch.)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:16:37 -0700
  ...Making a flap for air intake ram would be tricky. I had thought of applying/molding fiberglass to opening, (with some kind of seperating...
• Re: Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 22:41:26 +0100
  ...If I were you I would just go to your FLAPS and get > some fender mounted heavy duty vinyl truck flaps. > > > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Manager...
• Re: Mtl redline
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 5 May 2000 12:33:25 -0700
  ...I went to several of my local FLAPS and they said they couldn't order it, even ones who carried Redline fuel system products...
• are grommets for USA mudflaps available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 19:25:40 EDT
  Having just removed the VW-installed mud flap in front of the propane tank and behind the driver's side front tire on my...
• Re: This wattage?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 12:30:52 -0600
  check what variety is available at the local flaps. be careful though. that bulb (valve) comes in three different wattages. two are normaly available...
• Re: Battery almost disaster
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:44:11 -0700
  ...It does a fine job of just sitting there, held in place by the carpet flap. And the flap doesn't have anything holding...
• Re: Alternator belt burning up?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 5 May 2012 09:24:44 -0600
  Pulleys are good,the flaps metrick belts do seem not as tall as A series? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 5...
• Re: FS Air Cooled Heater Flapper Boxes - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:31:31 -0500
  The flapper boxes are used, one box has been rebuilt, zero rust, rubber seals nice and soft. All in all I'd say 8...
• Re: Projektzwo Foglight Project - Bad News
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:20:55 -0500
  The 86 Syncro mud flaps are injected molded, not vacuum molded. Some of the other syncro fender flares might be vacuum molded, but not...
• Re: FLAPS for 50 amp fan fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 14:55:31 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 9:41 AM Subject: FLAPS for 50 amp fan fuse? > yup, > I was removing my broken aerial...
• Re: alternator lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:46:24 -0800
  ...to pick up a spare brush package/regulator unit? > Would a FLAPS have this? Since that alternator was used on many cars in addition...
• Re: Substitute for aircooled thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:39:27 -0600
  I know, the flap acts as a air restrictor until the engine comes up to temperature then it opens. It's more of a...
• Re: Dash Frustration -- A Friday Vent
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Nov 2012 20:25:07 -0800
  ...fixed the leaky flapper vents, replaced the blower motor > and the heater core, installed new MBC, took the wiper gear apart and > re-greased...
• A FLAPS question?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 13 May 2012 10:15:17 -0600
  Hi gang! I recently been getting a few parts from a local (N) flaps and the one in the city too,of course they...
• mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 16:32:23 -0400
  ...They are from a FLAPS, the biggest ones I could find, almost Mack truck sized $18Cdn for the pair, with 2 little red reflectors...
• Re: SA mudflaps report
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:42:43 -0400
  ...These flaps install with brackets and pins, rather than clips, so they are much heavier duty than the usual flaps. These come OEM from...
• Stone Guards
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 23:31:32 -0600
  I installed the Bus Depot stone guards (mud-flaps) on my Westy. They look good, are sturdy and stable and are close to the...
• Re: Mud flaps (price)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:48:18 -0500
  ...Mud flaps> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > I can't speak for anything but the Bus Depot flaps as that is all I have...
• respons to quiestions on my van
  Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 17:22:58 -0500 (EST)
  ...2- air flaps? what do you mean - the cooling air flaps attached to the fan housing? If so, I have those permanently open. Jesse...
• Re: Help finding left front mudflap for 84 vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 14:08:08 -0500
  ...Help finding left front mudflap for 84 vanagon camper Just lost the whole thing, flap, bracket, nuts & bolts, etc. Would appreciate any ideas for...
• Front Wheel Bearing Problems
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 22:17:20 -0500
  ...I figured I had the wrong bearings, so I went to the local FLAPS and got another set (the first set came from a...
• Need coolant
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 16:03:40 -0700
  ...I like the security of packing it in Mellow Yellow for those times I am not near a FLAPS. I'm near a FLAPS...
• Re: Front Heater Core Shutoff
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:14:02 -0700
  ...But, why leave the valve open when heat is not wanted? Though leaving the flaps closed means not so much heat gets out to...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:51:22 -0700
  ...Mud flaps > > > My 87 parts Syncro has them on all 4 fenders. > > Walt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: SA parts and Transporters by the Tunnel
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 02:39:48 EDT
  ...The mud flaps mount inside the wheel well instead of three or four inches behind the wheel well like the "stock" american flaps of...
• Re: Heater box foam material?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 1 Dec 2010 10:39:32 -0800
  ...Used same tape on my kustom foot heat flaps: http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/HeaterFlapMod.jpg It's still present and has not...
• Re: FLAPS for 50 amp fan fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 16:05:07 -0700
  ...Mine went out a few days ago and I went to every FLAPS (3) in my small town plus the local auto electric. Nothing...
• front heater flaps
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 20:20:59 -0500
  ...I noticed all 3 of the flaps that direct the air to defrost , floor , and back vents have very little foam rubber along the...
• Re: Extreme high idle
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 22:19:08 -0400
  Would a stuck air flow meter flap cause high idle? I would think this would just screw up the mixture, don't think the...
• Only one mud flap on 82 Westy? Anybody have one?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 08:00:46 +0000
  I'm assuming there was only one mud flap on the drivers side to protect the propane tank since there are no holes on...
• Re: '83 Thermostat Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:40:26 -0700
  Listen to Muir, install the flaps and thermostat. Don't tempt fate. James >Greetings all, > >After taking a two month break from work I...
• Mud Flap - Drivers Side 83.5
  Historical mailing list
  21 May 97 10:27:00 -0700
  Last week i checked the price for a front mud flap at my local VW dealership...price was $96.00. jeff 87 GL westie...
• Re: '99 SA Vanagon pics
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:18:59 -0500
  > I just saw VW SA mud flaps for sale along with USA mud flaps at go westy > com.. they were 99 bucks.. > WWW.gowesty...
• FLAPS? not in my experience (No Van Content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 16 May 2007 09:25:37 -0700
  ...my experience you usually get ignored for a while, and then some kinda attitude or just a 'blank stare".. FLAPS, my patootie! Don Hanson
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:37:05 EST
  ...Just one in each flap through the fender lip. Had to when I > gave the front passenger flap a nudge to get the packed...
• Re: Mod. Fresh air box to recycle cabin air? (did some searching in arch.)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:07:38 -0700
  ...make flap to control fresh air intake at air intake behind front grill. remove plastic fresh air ram flaps in box, block opening below...
• Re: Mud Flaps, generic or otherwise? Sugestions
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:31:35 -0400
  Not sure on mud flaps, but I know Beetle hub caps fit all but the driver's side wheels. The drivers side dust cap...
• Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 17:49:15 -0700
  This talk of mud flaps got me thinking about something I discovered recently on the ETKA CD. In the Syncro parts section, there are...
• FS Air Cooled Heater Flapper Boxes
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 19:18:43 -0500
  One pair 80-83 Air Cooled Vanagon or Westy heater flapper boxes, the design with the bell on top. Price $50.00 the pair...
• Re: Replacing starter: Bosch reman. VS "some other"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 11:13:23 -0500
  ...I don't know yet if they will last any longer than the FLAPS parts, but having the starter engage instantaneously was certainly impressive...