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• Re: exhaust nuts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 10:47:07 +0300
  ...they are 13mm nuts :::with what look like wound spring steel inserts inside them. similar to :::what a helicoil looks like. if these are...
• Re: Battery placement alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:41:35 -0400
  The plastic inserts. Do they go on both seat tracks? Of all the vans I have had they are only on the outside track...
• Re: Oil Drain Plug Options
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 11:25:12 -0400
  ...I would think that would be a problem with helicoil inserts too. I drilled the plug and the lip around the hole for safety...
• Re: Rear emblem
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:45:43 -0700
  Just buy the little blue inserts and push them in and be done with it. Van Cafe and others stick them. You'll spend...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Roy Mellor
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 21:28:15 -0600
  ...through - you're SOL if it's there); replace the rubber inserts, > pre-position the crossover tube ass'y, re-raise the tank replacing...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 20:01:43 -0400
  ...Then pry the black plastic inserts out. >These are the square things the screws were screwed into. The screws >make them expand behind the...
• Re: Drivers door hinge assembly - spot welds failed?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 12:57:54 -0400
  ...Spot welds that were repaired were 4 above and 2 below the lower hinge (where it inserts into the door) and then about 8...
• Re: stove insert
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 5 Apr 2019 13:32:20 -0300
  ...When is someone going to make some more of the VW inserts for the Westy stove so one can use a small pot without...
• Re: Broken Jack
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 02:16:39 -0400
  ...rod bent (as it was still supporting the folding arm that inserts into the jack point of the van body.) > > The jack and van...
• wiper blades available
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 22:00:16 -0800
  ...more than new ones which came with the new rubber blade inserts. you can see photos of these available parts at; http://members.home...
• SoBig Virus update - it wasnt me!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 03:37:19 EDT
  ...The worm inserts Joe's email address into the "From" portion of an infected message, which it then sends to "John Doe" . Then, John...
• Re: sump plate oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 20:38:54 -0400
  ...It seems to me that HeliCoil has inserts that only require tapping, no drilling. If you are anal (like this writer), take (tow) the...
• Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:21:20 +0200
  ...This is for venting out the interior, the 88-91 models got the plastic vent inserts in the rear windows instead. > The 89 has...
• Re: new '97 ev camper q's
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Mon, 11 May 1998 16:26:11 PDT
  ...I have a couple of inserts for it. I usually just have a bike rack on it, but last summer towed a lightweight covered...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:06:53 -0700
  ...through - you're SOL if it's there); replace the rubber inserts, pre-position the crossover tube ass'y, re-raise the tank replacing...
• Re: Westy rear seat headrest?
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:23:09 -0700
  ...I have seen photo's and a write up that involved stack headrests and inserts plus some pipe and bracketry but can't find...
• Re: 64- 67 Westy Interior Lighting quest
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 11:38:56, -0500
  ...disk if you send Addy- it's a shareware product that inserts a date into windows reg.dat file, and will stop in 30...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:02:12 -0500
  ...auto engine - for one, all >the threads would have to have inserts. _________________________________________________________________ Join the world�s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http...
• Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
  Historical mailing list - joe kallo
  Fri, 4 Aug 2017 00:33:10 +0000
  ...need to get the 2 “ inserts” for the body were the mud flap in front >> of the propane tank goes ….. where o where to...
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 13:52:05 -0700
  ...The 80 to 86 Vanagons had chrome trim around the two front door windows and also fake chrome inserts in all of the other...
• Re: New to list. Just bought 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 13:00:48 -0700
  ...He takes a short length of LARGE welding rod, in inserts it into the hole, and with a short zap of current, joins the...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:50:16 -0500
  ...end but have not > been able to find the correctly threaded inserts. How have others > attached these mirrors? I have sent an email to...
• Re: wanted: charcoal velour and BLACK vinyl rear GL bench seat from '85-'86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 08:57:49 -0800
  ...it was black vinyl w/ charcoal velour inserts.. these vans had black carpet too. anyway i am looking for the rear bench from one...
• Re: Spillmeister burner grill thingies
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:33:16 -0700
  ...Does Frank Condelli > still have some of those? > I have the grill inserts from Frank, they work great. I can't find them on...
• window screens
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 May 94 06:49:00 UTC
  ...You also have to have the rubber tubing inserts that fit in the frame groove but if you don't have that you can...
• Re: For the stove, I promised Mrs Squirrel . . .
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:17:03 EDT
  ...RAlanen@aol.com Frank has a local machinist who occasional turns out a few neat VW Logo Burner Inserts. Last I head Frank was...
• Re: coffee
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 26 Nov 2004 15:49:07 -0700
  jimt queried: "someone up in canada used to sell inserts for the stove tops with the vw on them. Anyone know if those are...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Marc S Bartholomew
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:26:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...New flaps >were found (orange silicone disc inserts), all the heater >boxes were sealed and all the joints were sealed and a thermostat >was...
• Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 16 May 2009 10:33:39 -0700
  ...I was having trouble visualizing what was > being talked about, I've only dealt with the pesky inserts once and that > some years ago. > > > > > > >
• Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:31:40 -0500
  ...I can recommend the brass inserts. I have installed kits on the two Vanagons I own, a '91 Carat and an "87 Syncro, with...
• Re: items at EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:40:27 -0800
  ...net//catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=1105719&showprevnext= > 1 > > > -Cab Window Vent Inserts: seems like another great way to get some air > when sleeping in...
• Frank's Grates are Great IMNSHO
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:28:13 -0700
  ...Stove grill inserts > Interesting that you had a problem with Franks gizmo's. I installed a set > five or six years ago and have...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:48:50 -0400
  ...easy (pulling the > plastic coolant lines to re-seat the metal inserts took me five > minutes). > > >>Along these lines, does anyone have any wisdom...
• Window Moulding Cosmetic Fix
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 15:40:24 -0500
  ...So, wanting to improve the appearance but not wanting to spend the $100 for a new set of inserts I went to my local...
• Re: In vehicle head gasket fix!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 15:10:06 -0800
  ...Why would you do such a >numbnuts repair when spark plug thread repair inserts are just about >available in all night drugstores? > >Now, everybody...
• Re: 86 Westie - clunking driver window
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:23:30 +1200
  ...Both have new plastic inserts under the U-channels that >slide on the lower rail. > >Other than these 3 clunks I've chased down...
• Survey: How do you jack up your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:15:44 EDT
  ...It is a plate that fits the circular area of a floor jack welded to a bar that inserts into the jack receiver on...
• Re: Youngest Vanagons are now 10 years old
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:44:34 -0700
  ...like to know what I'll never > own..... >> > > The louvered window inserts. I'm going to try and find some still in stock > over...
• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:55:48 -0500
  ...Stevens wrote: > > > > > "Is there anywhere I can get some stove grate inserts to fill the > > >> annoying gap over the Westy stove burner?" > > > > > > I got...
• Re: Exhausting Exaust
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:01:11 EST
  ...Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread repair inserts to all eight locations then use stainless steel bolts of the proper...
• Liquid transmission mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:49:31 -0700
  ...Apparently urethane Rabbit mounts are not attainable, and probably would be too harsh anyway, but urethane "inserts" are available for $8 which fill the...
• Re: Mounting quickfists to cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:44:57 -0700
  Those threaded inserts… you know… coarse wood thread on outside , machine screw thread inside. See them on other parts of van, back seat eg...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 07:06:27 -0800
  ...others just get > normal usage, like door pulls and door latch inserts. The > plasticizers have > simply broken down and they've become very brittle...
• Re: Can't remove spark plug - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:50:30 -0700
  ...Even better are the slightly beefier inserts and tap(s) form Timesert (I luv mine - I never leave home to travel without 'em) http...
• Re: vans
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
  ...inline) oversized wiper blades (21" & 19") cab window vent inserts VW logo stove grill inserts propane tank gauge locking rear differential 2-3 layers...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:11:26 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/page_494_293/fuel-tank-reseal-kit-b What I liked about it was the metal inserts of the...
• Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 25 May 2012 10:16:07 -0700
  ...On Fri, May 25, 2012 at 10:00 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > The balljoint mount inserts into lower then radius uses...
• Re: Rare Japanese Volkswagen Bus Toaster (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:38:33 -0500
  ...I have > stove trivet inserts that double as toaster grids, work fine, and they > toast the VW logo into the bread also. mcneely > > ---- Angus...
• Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:06:55 -0500
  ...Go Westy has a kit of mechanical retainers to hold those inserts in place, but they're made specifically for the four ends of...
• Re: stove insert
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2019 10:52:35 +0000
  ...When is someone going to make some more of the VW inserts for > the Westy stove so one can use a small pot without...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:27:28 +0000
  ...Rear floorboard > inserts missing. Middle seat (bench) is available. > > Engine- WBX 2.1L/ 175,000 miles. Compression: 95, 98, 94, 29 > Shoebox monitor and...
• Re: stuck oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:04:40 -0500
  ...pep boys has a thread repair kit for ~10 dollars > that has the tap and bit and stainless steel inserts to repair the threads...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:49:42 -0800
  ...And this was w/o the locking points at the jack inserts. Regardless, I took it down. I wanted to find an "off the...
• Re: Anyone repaired plastic coolant tubes??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:03:51 -0500
  ...They still have the ends intact,mostly.He says the metal > inserts are > needed.Are they? I removed one form a junkyard vanagon a...
• Re: Flue Cap?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:57:47 -0400
  ...Kid >inserts the straw into the drink, covers end of straw and extracts straw >from drink. Drink is still in straw. Kid uncovers end...
• Fw: re. heat in vw vans, block heater for WBX
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 23:58:30 -0500
  ...a block heater as one which has a heating element that inserts into the engine block through a "frost plug". The Vanagon block heater...
• Re: Anyone ever tried this on their vanagon??????????????
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:50:24 -0500
  ...are being marketed to people to > use as bed mattresses, shoe inserts, therapeutic devices etc etc > etc.< > > I have personally used strong magnets on...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:32:52 -0700
  ...come out it was due to corrosion of the inserts.� In other words the inserts are steel, they rust, then they expand and break...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:59:15 -0500
  ...ago you gave me the measurements for the flexible plexiglass glass inserts that can be used on the outside of a vanagon side window...
• Re: Paint color for Westy stove brown
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:05:58 -0700
  ...I have made up some inserts in brown and gray that go right over the indented area in the panel. Jim On Mon, Jul...