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  • Re: WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:19:39 -0500
    ...Those Bus Pilots sporting �J� > > pipes, a snowmobile suit and ice scraper in one hand to use while driving > > earn major style points with...
  • Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:09:40 -0700
    Yes, but they are not cheap. These have been around almost a year. You need to cut the rear portion of the front arches...
  • Re: Replacement door panels
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:32 -0800
    ...Contrary to popular belief the scrapers on the door top do not keep water out . They are designed to stop large objects which plug...
  • Re: power window regulators
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:29:42 -0800
    ...And while you're at it, order new window scraper rubber. If you're getting water into the door when it rains as a...
  • Re: The Squirrels are back!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:32:32 -0700
    ...running); replacement of the poptop canvas; replacement of the windows' front scrapers, seals and -- while I'm at it -- some sound-deadening material on...
  • Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:35:43 -0600
    ...best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material > > > What best experience do you have removing the old pinstriping? Goo Gone & >> plastic scraper...
  • Re: My First Westy!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:33:11 -0500
    ...Use a heat gun and scraper to get of every scrap of old stuff. Then glue on the new. DONT use a spray product...
  • Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:09:19 -0800
    ...best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material > > > > > >� What best experience do you have removing the old pinstriping? Goo Gone & > >> plastic scraper...
  • Re: Head advice
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:49:04 +0100
    ...The VW 3195 is available for this, I used a tool made for finishing the cutting edges of a special cabintry scraper. I don...
  • Re: Sliding window refurbish
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:32:11 -0700
    ...window > would come out (I also had to use a wide scraper in > the middle of the window > (between the window glass and the...
  • Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:55:28 -0700
    ...Paint scraper >>> could be used in the same way. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Joy >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 21, 2009 at 10:59 PM, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com...
  • Re: Good pics of Poptop seal?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
    Sun, 6 Feb 2005 08:51:34 -0800
    ...Make sure you use a razor glass scraper to carefully remove the old >>> rubber if it sticks to the fiberglass. You can see the...
  • Re: Stoned pizza
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:02:28 -0700
    ...When the >> stone is cooled I clean it with the scraper edge of a BBQ cleaning brush >> thingy. >> >> I prefer simple southern Italy pizzas...
  • Re: Stoned pizza
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:21:54 -0700
    ...When the > >> stone is cooled I clean it with the scraper edge of a BBQ cleaning > brush > >> thingy. > >> > >> I prefer simple southern Italy pizzas...
  • Friday Funnies
    Historical mailing list - Holm
    Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:57:21 -0600
    ...Tool for calling your neighbor to see if he has another hydraulic floor jack. > SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool...
  • late friday goofieness
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 May 1996 08:39:40 +0930
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z...
  • Automotive humor
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:46:25 -0500
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z...
  • Frydaye Follies
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:09:54 -0500
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z...
  • Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 13:36:08 -0800
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your boots. 14. E...
  • Friday Funnies - Mechanic's Tool Guide
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 20:05:09 -0500
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z...
  • Re: VANAGON digest 1000 /F
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:25:10 -0700
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog-doo off your boot. E-Z...
  • Re: Good pics of Poptop seal?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:48:35 -0800
    ...Make sure you use a razor glass scraper to carefully remove the >>>> old >>>> rubber if it sticks to the fiberglass. You can see the...
  • Re: women and standard gearbox
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:46:24 -0800
    ...It has a brake lock, and with the hydraulics front and rear down, as they should be when parked, the scraper blade at the...
  • Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:22:17 -0800
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for > spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your > boots. > > 14. E...
  • Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:16:25 -0700
    ...Front door window rubbers (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers Fri 08/12 Inbox 3k JordanVw@AOL.COM G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon SyncroWesty...
  • Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:40:39 -0800
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for > spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your > boots. > > 14. E...
  • Re: Supplier of sliding window guide
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:44:22 -0300
    ...window would come out (I also had to use a wide scraper in the middle of the window (between the window glass and the...
  • Re: driver's power window motor removal
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Sat, 29 Nov 2003 12:19:19 -0800
    ...If the two are stuck together, you probably need to replace the outside scraper rubber (easy) when you get a chance because the two...
  • Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:14:32 -0400
    ...The oil scraper rings were installed with the expansion "springs" overlapping, so that the rings didn't expand out from the piston. The connecting...
  • $3K synchro, temps, free type 2 fan shroud, cheap rabbit, paint, model Vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:28:34 -0700
    ...For example, the rust around my left front window scraper is going to get converter'ed, because I don't want to deal with...
  • Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:25:19 -0500
    ...Front door window rubbers > (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers > Fri 08/12 Inbox 3k > JordanVw@AOL.COM G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon > SyncroWesty...
  • Re: Clutch alignment tool? and Lapping compound ?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:13:05 -0400
    ...You should use a scraper or blade to remove all of the remaining traces of gasket. If there's a lot of gasket, I...
  • Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:59:13 -0800
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for > > spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your > > boots. > > > > 14. E...
  • Re: Head advice
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:52:09 -0500
    ...The VW 3195 is available for this, I used a tool made for finishing the cutting edges of a special cabintry scraper. I don...
  • Re: Transmission or clutch gone
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:22:47 -0500
    ...R & R Tranny main shaft scraper R & R Flywheel bushing R & R Complete clutch job R & R Starter - included disassembly and cleaning R & R...
  • Re: Sliding window refurbish
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:31:57 -0700
    ...window > > > > would come out (I also had to use a wide > scraper > > > in > > > > the middle of the window > > > > (between the window glass and the...
  • Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
    ...Using a couple of scrapers and dull screwdrivers, I attacked the loose under coating scraping away at it for many hours. After I thought...
  • Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:05:42 -0500
    ...All new felts and scrapers for the front windows.The list goes on. Sounds like a downer, but there are pluses. One thing, I...
  • Re: Near New Brake Drum: Crack or casting flaw?
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Wed, 29 Jun 2016 23:54:57 -0700
    ...ID (scratches are made by me with emery cloth and hand scraper): > > http://tinyurl.com/hfyjtdl > > Found this on other drum. Sure looks like...
  • Re: Sliding window refurbish
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:29:09 -0700
    ...window > > would come out (I also had to use a wide scraper > in > > the middle of the window > > (between the window glass and the...
  • Re: Tools defined (it's a Fryedaye thing...)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 4 Nov 2005 15:50:47 -0800
    ...SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for > > spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for removing dog feces from your > > boots. > > > > 14. E...
  • Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 16:24:58 -0500
    ...person food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) food scrapers, 2 frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) fuel transfer or...
  • This is the Alaskan List, enjoy...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 09:33:14 EDT
    ...person food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) food scrapers, 2 frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) fuel transfer or...
  • Re: Head advice
    Historical mailing list - Peter's Email
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 20:15:01 -1000
    ...The VW 3195 >is available for this, I used a tool made for finishing the cutting edges of >a special cabintry scraper. I don...
  • Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
    Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
    Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:17:09 +0000
    ...Same goes with rings.."my engine burns oil"...I get it apart and the oil scraper is facing down on 3 of the 4...
  • Update: She's almost an engine! (kinda long)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 1 Nov 1995 09:44:10 -0600 (CST)
    ...and sockets and screwdrivers, but I've spent more time with scrapers and solvent and toothbrushes. And hot, soapy water -- lots of it and...
  • Re: Engine repair or replacement?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
    ...drill out the decayed aluminum and some jb weld and razor scrapers to smoothly trowel in the pits. Then use 150 grit sandpaper spray...
  • Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:57:38 -0700
    ...my engine burns oil"...I get it apart and the > oil scraper is facing down on 3 of the 4 cylinders and the other...
  • '72 Westy FS Milwaukee
    Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
    06 Dec 96 23:54:10 EST
    ...the battery trays. Shopping cart dent in slider, not too bad. Scraper dents (2) in driver's middle section and back left quarter. Rear...
  • Re: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:22:29 -0500
    ...person food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) food scrapers, 2 frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) fuel transfer or...
  • Re: Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:08:18 -0400
    ...They should be spaced out at 120 degree intervals). > >The oil scraper rings were installed with the expansion "springs" >overlapping, so that the rings...
  • Re: Synthetic oils
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:42:01 -0600
    ...it failed in a month because the blow-by past the scraper ring(now really clean)contaminated the oil and screwed the rod bearings...
  • Re: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:24:51 -0700
    ...person > food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) > food scrapers, 2 > frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) > fuel transfer or...
  • Gerbil engine replacement, part III
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Fri, 05 Jul 1996 23:59:48 -0600
    ...Then I got to play around with the make-shift gasket scraper otherwise known as a razor blade. You have to be careful with...
  • Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
    ...and repainted inside and out and was fitted with new window scrapers and new vent window frame. The windshield was badly pitted, so a...
  • Re: How to pack Westy for a long camping trip? (kickoff)
    Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
    Thu, 24 May 2001 21:10:06 -0400
    ...person > food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) > food scrapers, 2 > frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) > fuel transfer or...
  • Re: Here's the list
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:59:21 -0500
    ...person > food items n/avail during trip (grits, UHT milk) > food scrapers, 2 > frying pan handle (camp cook kits require separate) > fuel transfer or...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: 16" Trailing Arms / BIG 15" Tires
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:27:14 -0500
    ...Some avoid the sudden death syndrome by going under the vehicle with a scraper for about 175 hours at the 8 year mark. The...
  • Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:21:52 -0500
    ...now i have a neat place for road maps, ice scraper, etc. don't look all that great, but i couldn't find them...
  • Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
    ...As I try to visualize the SA plates I think of a sort of crank scraper to a gear cluster taking the thick oil...