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• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:18:59 -0500
  <<<Yes, a wedge-it screw starter used in reverse. A Klein K36 should do it to it. George>>> Screw starter? A Magnet work OK...
• Re: rear heater leaking coolant?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 13:05:37 CST
  ...Carpet wet by rear seat - heat exchanger bleeder screw broken The plastic bleeder screw for the rear heat exchanger may be broken due to...
• Re: Digijet Idle Problems
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:20:45 -0700
  hooked up my timing light and played with the AFM idle CO bypass adjuster screw -- it was about 1/2 turn open from the...
• Re: Heh -- I'm such a ninnyhammer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:00:37 -0400
  ...There is a plug in your AFM that can be drilled, a screw put into the hole, and by pulling up on the screw...
• WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:23:10 -0500
  Looking to purchase the decorative caps that cover screws that hold up the headliner in late Vanagon Westfalias. Caps are also located in several...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:02:58 -0800
  ...You do have to scrunch up there to get screws (aluminum extrusion on roof) out and back in, and the rear corners are the...
• Re: Interior Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Phil Dennis
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 09:52:39 -0700
  ...It is held on with screws. I accessed these, by looking at the bottom and figuring out where the screw top would be, then...
• Help !! stripped screw
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 27 May 1998 12:58:07 -0700
  While trying to take off my window crank knob I stripped the head of the screw that attaches the handle to the crank mechanism...
• Re: Stainless steel screws for Vanagon exterior --- now avaliable
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 14 Aug 2006 14:52:01 -0400
  I added some pictures to the screw sets I have on ebay.Check em out. The screw sets are for sale at $17.99...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 12:49:18 -0700
  open door, pull back door rubber adjacent to latch, expose phillips head machine screw, tighten screw :) alistair On 2013-05-02, at 12:26...
• Extra screw syndrome (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:33:59 -0500
  We are all aware of the missing sock theory - the dryer eats them, but what about the extra screw syndrome? Every time I take...
• Re: [WetWesties] Westy canvas attachment
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:16:23 -0800
  ...Little screws for the pop top hold down strips That's good to know, others have had a problem finding screws just the right...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:48:50 -0700
  ...There are four > screws on the front and sides of the rack, four on the back, and I assume > I > remove them, remove the...
• Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
  Historical mailing list - Ryan
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:11:26 -0400
  ...Westy water tank drain cover plate screws > Seems to me he has a website, but can't seem to find it. Anyone? > > On Sat...
• Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 22:31:42 -0700
  ...The upper screw is a little fussy to get at. My spare TPS uses shorter screws with goofy sort of Torx heads. Didn't...
• Re: Splash Pans for a '56 & booty.
  Historical mailing list - Info Commons Help Desk
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 11:07:09 -0500
  ...Unfortunately i can't reach the remains of the screws from the other side either. Essentially the screws are stuck in the frame and...
• Re: Need a pop top hinge screw to send to a bolt manufacturer
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:13:51 -0400
  ...8 rear light screws ,8 front turn signal light screws,4 rear side marker light screws, and 4 licence plate bolts with lock nut...
• Re: painlessly removing steering knuckles?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 May 2014 01:43:50 -0400
  ...The goal with heat is to get the outside part hot enough to expand faster than the bolt/screw. These screws are not that...
• Re: front brakes don't bleed (?)
  Historical mailing list - Curtis Graham
  Mon, 10 Mar 1997 16:52:31 -0700
  ...The little pin hole near the base of the bleeder screw was corroded shut and wouldn't let the fluid through. I removed the...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:02:28 -0500
  ...Well > for an > hour at least. > > Next question: > > I have the exterior cover, a metal plate with screw holes in it, a > rubber > gasket...
• Heater under back seat
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:37:30 -0400
  ...Is there any easy way to unscrew the screw on the right side? This screw is not easy to reach. The motor is blocking...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:10:07 -0700
  ...But I had problems backing the screws out also when I replaced them with SS screws.
• stuck seat
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 28 Mar 2004 08:20:03 GMT
  My front seat is stuck, can't move it forward, the screws are too loose, and its catching on something.. is their an easy...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 12 May 2009 10:33:14 -0400
  ...I wanted this to be the last time I had to "screw" > with this repair. Our local Ace Hardware store has an awesome > selection...
• Re: Heater plenum removal tips
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:25:21 -0500
  At 09:32 PM 2/3/2003, Chuck Hill wrote: >The heater plemum is fastened to the body with 6 large, #3, phillips >screws...
• Re: Magical cast iron suspension?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 16:27:34 -0400
  ...While you all are at my Ebay store, don't forget to look at all the stainless steel screws and bolts I have for...
• Re: Frig fixed but...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 04:06:25 +0000
  IIRC, the rubber gasket goes on first, the round peice with the pear shape hole in it which screws to the vent from the...
• Thanks - Was AFM Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 19:46:08 EDT
  As Matthew and Karl had suggested, I was able to move the plate which supports the "carbon rainbow" under the screws about a mm...
• Re: WBX reliability - is it held in low regard in Europe?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 11:37:59 -0600
  ...I took my screwing and passed it on. I had an 68 Eldorado Cadillac ........... what a dog. I took my screwing and passed it...
• Re: Canvas replacement comments & video
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:07:26 -0700
  ...we'll call it pop-top yoga. :) Also, as general advice find a screwdriver that fits the screws really well. Philips head screws are...
• Re: SA headlight aiming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:15:40 -0500
  ...And in each >> case, what does turning the screw in or out do. Which way might I expect >> the lamp to move. Screw it...
• Re: No idle when engine cold
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:12:19 -0400
  When engine is warm I’m able to adjust idle with idle adjustment screw. I will check the o-ring, though. Chris. Wysłane z...
• Fridge fan thermostat mounting screws
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 11:49:50 -0500
  ...I have lost one of the two screws. They are tiny little sheet metal screws (both in diameter and length). I tried Lowes/Home...
• Re: Tail lamp assembly mounting screw
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:52:42 -0700
  ...Stainless Screws > Isn't Roger Sisler still selling his stainless screw kits? �I think this is > an email address for him > rogersisler2000@yahoo.com...
• Re: Overheating while bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Aug 2003 09:20:41 -0500
  ...Did I screw >something up in the procedure? > >Ack. >Keith Adams >calgary.ab.ca > > >
• Re: Coolant Pump Etc. Sealant. Factory?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 May 2014 19:13:47 -0700
  On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 5:28 PM, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) < scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > > which is why ALL screws , esp...
• Re: Curtain Tracks Falling Down!javascript:doSend('composeForm');
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 15:08:23 -0700
  ...I ordered and received replacement >>> >> screws, but I surmise that the screw holes have gotten bigger and the new >> screws will probably fall out...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...You should never adjust the idle speed screw on the throttle body unless the idle speed stabilization is disabled by unplugging the control valve...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:03:05 -0700
  ...machine screws and Loctite? > On reading glasses, that is. > > One gets a little tired of having to constantly re-tighten the bitty > little screws...
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:59:00 -0500
  ...There is one grade to lock a screw so it won't back out, but it's strength is designed to allow the lock...
• Re: sliding door handle key lock cylinder - swithing one over to a new handle.,
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:25:48 +1300
  ...until the damn screw came loose and the lock fell out. Use Loctite or paint the screw it!! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil...
• Re: GOOD LUCK AMERICA!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 16:49:58 EDT
  In a message dated 6/9/01 3:06:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: << AAnd he only screwed those who...
• Re: ISO Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 May 2001 09:47:19 -0500
  The little sliding door latch has a screw up through the bottom. You need a little 90 Degree straight slot screwdriver to get at...
• Re: TiiCo Gauges... A nice discovery
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:42:31 -0800
  ...There is the place where the oil dummy light switch is screwed in, and there are also two other allen head screws on that...
• Re: AT final drive oil sump gasket?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:14:12 -0500
  The length of the screws in not the only thing VW changed. The replacement screws have a larger flange on the heads and eliminate...
• Re: CV Boot replacement...
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:25:35 -0800
  Dan, of course by now you know you can undo the outer CV joint screws in place with an extension, AND, I would like...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:21:47 -0500
  Exactly! I did it on my own and would have helped having somebody to guide t= he screws....especially the corners Definitely difficult but...
• Re: AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 14:14:49 -0400
  ...AC Mount Cap Screw Thread Size Anyone know the thread size for the rear (the one towards the rear of the vehicle) cap screw...
• Re: snap on curtains
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:23:15 -0800
  ...But he warned, there > are subtle differences in the snaps, one of which is the amount of > clearance above screw head. If screw head...
• Riddle me this!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 22:23:14 -0600
  ...The clamp screw - if pointed down - would be easily reached from down under with a long screwdriver - had it been so aligned!! Grrrr!! John
• Re: Instrument cluster screws
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:26:51 -0700
  ...If you need a metric Phillips screw driver, I have a few for sale (NOS) for $75.00 each ; ) And for you horeseman out...
• How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 22:19:45 +0100
  I've unscrewed the screw from undeneath - it now just rotates - the screw won't drop completely out. The catch will still not slide...
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:30:59 -0500
  ...there's been a lot of talk about the right screw to hold the battery bracket, but my screw-down lid is missing all...
• Re: Re LED and lighting the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 08:26:51 -0500
  >Can any one tell me what the little screw on plug is for (when to >open & close) at the lower left of the fridge...
• Eurovan gage fix
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Mon, 9 Jun 97 12:51:00 -0500
  ...Remove the steering column covers (three screws, two parts) 5. Disconnect and remove the steering column switches. 6. Remove the screws holding the cluster...
• Re: Screw this floor!
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:27:37 -0400
  ...Metal, > self tapping screws, nothing. > > Please enlighten me oh wise Vanagon owners!! > > Jeremy & Lola('87 Westy) > > Sent from my iPad
• Re: Westy sink face removal
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 27 May 2011 10:19:29 -0600
  On 5/27/2011 9:11 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > hold on there there... > > 2 screws under the ridge on the face of the...
• Re: Alternator Light Just Came On
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:15:48 -0400
  ...Use a 90-degree or 'offset' screwdriver to remove the two >screws, pull the regulator, brushes attached. I just replaced one with >the adjustable...
• slider doorpanel rear screw Re: Interior esoterica
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:39:29 EDT
  ...or if your a purist, the OEM screws had the head that accepted the snap on plastic cap.. chris ************************************** Get a sneak peak of...
• Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
  Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:50:31 -0400
  ...use a wide flathead screwdriver and carefully pry > the plastic cover off. cant get any more basic than that :<) > > > ps, dont tell me your...