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• Re: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling - COVERED BY RECALL
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Tue, 18 May 1999 08:50:24 -0700
  > can anyone lend some assisstance to this nuisance? > > the plastic cracks very easily that slides onto the screws. isn't it > ridiculous that only...
• Why We Keep Odds & Ends (bolts etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 22:31:42 -0700
  ...My spare TPS uses shorter screws with goofy sort of Torx heads. Didn't have a bit. Figuring I'd find screws with more...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 10:50:35 -0700
  ...Todd Brian Doss wrote: > The stock clips work in conjunction with screws. The screws expand the barbs > on the plastic clips. If yours are...
• Re: CV joint 12 point cap screws (bolts)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 14:25:26 -0500
  ...8 mm internal 12 point > driver > >for the 12 point cap screws (Porsche) for the Vanagon CV's. > > Its worth the money to buy...
• Wanted, roof trim, again! (anyone parting a Vanagon Adventurewagen?]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:07:13 -0400
  ...a piece that the screws go through, then this chrome or SS trim clips over to hide the screws. I've looked everywhere for...
• Re: Mud flaps
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:05:40 +0000
  <too replaced the PITA clips with #8x3/4" stainless sheet metal screws. Just one in each flap through the fender lip. Had to when...
• udpate speaker - hammer works
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 18:22:09 -0700
  ...I removed the two large philips screws from the bank of the air conditioning cabinet. From the front of the cabinet, I slid the...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:49:48 -0700
  ...you could have phillips head screws in them ...which I doubt becuse you would have noticed them and taken them out, then the things...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:23:32 -0700
  that's scary if two screws just pulled out, on one cv joint/flange , without unscrewing them. that would mean only four screws holding...
• Re: stainless screws
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:26:41 -0700
  ...stainless screws Does anybody know where I can get all of the stainless screws for the exterior of my van. I've been trying...
• Re: cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 18:27:28 EST
  ...to get a long screwdriver to put the screws in (I used self tapping screws so I didn't need to drill through the...
• Re: How to remove the heat duct?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:57:41 -0700
  Pop off the caps and use a Philips head screwdriver on the screws. Don't forget the screws at the exit grill, and you...
• Re: Removing the fridge
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 16:35:09 -0700
  Three sheet metal screws under the plastic trim caps on the front. Two screws on each side accessible through ajoining cabinets Propane line 120v...
• Re: Friday Humour
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:22:48 -0600
  ...As with the US, previously this car's panel would be > held on with three screws. Additionally, these screws would be > flathead style and...
• Re: removing upper engine tin?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 08:46:00 -0400
  ...I had trouble getting some of the tin screws out, particularly at the heads. For some stupid reason, vw used phillips head screws on...
• Re: bench seat storage
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:25:02 -0400
  ...If you take the screws out does it remain in place? Does it have the clips that hold onto the legs of the rear...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:04:07 -0400
  ...Smear the mating surfaces and screws with a trace of Vaseline, initially insert the screws so the thickness is a bit greater than the...
• Westy part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Thu, 3 May 2001 15:09:08 -0500
  ...Does anyone have one that they would be willing to part with? If I remember correctly, it's attached by 4 screws. Two screws...
• Re: Dometic vent
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 17:30:31 -0800
  ...Before removing sink/fridge, dont forget to remove screws from inside drivers side aux. battery compartment...otherwize they will scar up your nice cabinetry...
• Re: replacing upper bunk with storage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:29:53 -0700
  ...Pul those screws and the rest of the bunk comes right out. I suggest putting the screws back into their holes so that they...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:01:30 -0400
  ...My sheet metal screws are all metric, but none of GW sheet metal screws are. What a PITA it was finding them. Their skylight...
• EV fuel/temp gauge revisited.
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Wed, 13 Nov 1996 09:26:39 -0800
  ...there are 3 flathead/TORX screws to do this, DON'T remove the phillips head screw) 3a) There will also be up to five...
• Re: Headlight adjustment screws
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 01:32:58 -0500
  ...But I did have the good sense to > order some oil filters from bus Depot who has the headlight adjustment > screws at a great...
• Valve body question!
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:05:15 +0000
  ...But beyond that which screws hold the body together Black or galvanized? Any help appreciated! Raul, 89 GL wolfburg (Moby D.)We love him...
• Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:30:26 -0500
  Help! It's totally disconnected,including the fastening screws, but I can't budge it. Any sugfestions? Thanks John
• Re: battery compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 16:59:16 -0700
  ...The screws go into threaded inserts, these are not sheet-metal thread-cutting or thread-rolling screws. Stock, or not? The cover over the...
• Re: removing Westy stove face plate
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:22:32 -0700
  Don't forget the two screws in each side of the stove unit. Alistair > On Aug 28, 2017, at 8:14 AM, Stacy Schneider...
• Re: Swapping Turn Indicator Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Sat, 18 Nov 2000 17:05:11 EST
  ...All it is, is 2 screws that hold it in on the side. If these screws are missing, you can use sheet metal screws...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 19:33:46 -0800
  ...Does anyone know of a > supplier for the little screws that hold up the curtain > track in Westies? They are certainly not a common...
• Re: Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Partin
  Wed, 5 May 1999 00:08:53 -0600
  ...Clockwise screws in, counter-clockwise screws out. I only had to use a 4 ft. pipe. I'm trying to remove the triple V...
• New to Water cooled and list, 1 need
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 21:14:23 -0400
  ...It is the little plate behind the sunroof crank, into which the crank screws, and the screws them selves. Any one have any tips...
• Re: Headlight adjuster parts needed
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 13:13:08 -0400
  ...Anyone know > of a good source? I guess I could buy complete adjuster screws, but don't > really need them. My dealer will sell...
• Re: SA headlight upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:57:29 -0400
  ...Where the original "Screws" (90� twist screws) go between two pieces of metal to hold the original grille on, you'll want to insert...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:26:17 -0500
  Some concern has been expressed about vibration loosening up the screws and the lights getting out of alignment. This won't happen because there...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Thu, 2 May 2013 10:04:59 -0400
  Socket head cap screws are especially strong. They have a yield of over 180,000 psi whereas a grade 8 (10.2 metric) will...
• Rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 16:12:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...There were only 4 screws holding it on and one of them was missing. Two of the screws went from inside the body (where...
• Re: New Canvas Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 20:53:33 -0500
  ...I thought about just putting three screws in each side of the top then fastening the bottom and then pulling the top canvas through...
• Re: I ACCIDENTLY DELETED A REQUEST FOR STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 11:07:56 -0400
  Thats nice coming from a vendor.Just dont callme late for dinner.
• Re: Floor Jack fix maybe
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 May 2024 09:30:47 -0400
  ...I replaced the screws and tested the jack by raising the front of my van. > > Three hours later it was still up and had...
• Re: Curtain track screws
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:27:38 -0700
  ...McMaster.com > > > ​Just now did! I'm sure they have the screws, but would be very easy to > find if I knew the numerical...
• Re: High Ratio Rockers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 07:38:04 EDT
  ...This wear is not immediate but over time new adjusting screws are needed as they wear out. With the slider style you need to...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:30:39 -0400
  ...Im gonna send you a set of stainless steel screws for the exterior of your Vanagon- N/C.I think you bought a part...
• Re: What does my battery light mean
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 15:22:21 -0700
  ...Disconnect the battery, take out the 2 small screws, swap the brush/reg unit, put the 2 screws back in, hook up the battery...
• Re: An easy fix for broken grill clip mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:55:37 -0600
  ...I just used plastic screws that are large enough to engage the body metal. The grill is solidly in place. Picked up the screws...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 22:16:37 -0500
  ...machine screws and Loctite? How you put them into your pocket, then? My glasses are for reading or anything closer than infinity. -- Rocky J...
• seeping from core flange
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 08:11:58 -0800
  ...It is fastened with 2 hexhead screws. Should I march it back to the service center or try to tighten the screws another 1...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:56:14 EDT
  ...Remove the two outboard screws that hold the lower grill on each side. Place the lights in on the body so that the screw...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia: a few questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 11:11:30 -0500
  ...Takes 4 screws, unhook 5 connectors, and one speedometer cable to take a look at the back of the cluster. Then 4 screws to...
• stainless screws some more
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:58:22 -0700
  stainless screws some more Those pictures were so much fun,I decided to send you all some more. These are my skylight kit and...
• Speedometer Disassembly Question
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 13:56:23 -0400
  ...I've removed the four screws holding the clear plastic assembly to the black plastic housing, and it seems like the only thing holding...
• Stainless steel screws for the exterior
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:06:22 -0800
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/werksforwagens/sets/72157611672186607/ Here are two of the screw sets I sell.
• Re: air vent repair
  Historical mailing list
  21 Sep 95 9:26
  ...AS you said the screws which hold the flap to the shaft come loose. I noticed that the screws were NOT locating on the...
• Re: westy speaker replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 19:22:01 -0700
  Hmm??? I've got two westies, 83-1/2 and 87 and no screws. Same speakers in the rear as in the door. They...
• Re: My balls are knocking!!
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 23:21:11 -0700
  ...First time with 3 broken screws requiring removing stubaxle and surgery to remove screws. Ride in U-haul truck with westy in tow. Was...
• Cable lube tool instructions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 30 Dec 2023 20:16:49 -0500
  ...One side has two thumb screws. On the top? Is a hole with rubber sides. There is a slot on the “front” the thumb...
• Re: Flywheel Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 2 May 2013 12:10:52 -0400
  ...If the originals are cap screws, they should be replaced with like strength cap screws. Manufactures watch costs and they don't use stronger...
• Battery Box Lid Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 00:11:21 EDT
  My 83.5 Westfalia has a lid for the battery box that apparetly is supposed to be held closed by four tiny screws or...
• Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:00:38 -0500
  ...I used slightly over sized screws when I re attached it a year ago and so far it is holding up. Still the one...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:19:59 -0400
  ...I read archives a while ago and discovered that this is likely due to the 2 screws under there scraping along the brass ring...
• Re: Accelerator Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 12:59:20 -0800
  ...Can replace with same or screws, or nuts and bolts. There is a good possibility there is rust on the floor where the rivets...