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• Used parts wanted for '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:33:59 -0400
  ...rear hatch lid, black, preferably with key end cap bumpers, rear CV joint protective cap brake backing plate, rear, right speedometer refrigerator sink faucet...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:44:29 +0200
  ...Anybody know what this is? This clip was used together with the lug wrench to remove the chrome hub caps. Theese had two little...
• FS- Alloy Wheels,Bumper,Lights &Grill
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 12:54:44 EDT
  ...I am using my old lug nuts and center caps, so they will not be included. I am asking $600.00 for all (plus...
• Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:21:18 -0700
  ...Also, I got a set of 14" VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where...
• Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 22:12:33 -0600
  ...Grey Late model Grey Captains Chairs Fuse box cover in black 4 alloy wheel hubcaps Alloy Wheel Lug Nuts Cruise control control unit Engine...
• How not to Change your Oil - All better now! [long]
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 21 May 1996 09:37:31 MST
  ...and realize one bummer! I busted that stud off in the cap-nut and don't have another one. But I was not to...
• Re: lug nuts torque-
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:06:16 -0500
  ...piece of 1 1/2" dia black iron pipe > > w/ a cap on 1 end to look nice & the other end open to slide...
• Alloy Wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Thu, 17 Jul 1997 21:06:54 -0400
  ...fou= r which includes the small hub caps in the center and the special lugs and nuts. the wheels are located in Los Angeles...
• Re: lug nuts and mystery clip
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:42:54 -0700
  ...If you do, look along the edge of the cap and you will see two small holes, insert the "tool" in the holes, then...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:01:37 -0500
  ...Also one set of nuts (for one cap) has no >> shoulder. >> Maybe this helps them "balance" the set. >> Thoughts anyone? >> >> Tom L. >> >> On Mon...
• Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 18:46:13 +1300
  ...penetrating oil! The thinned oil will capillary into the finest cracks, then the solvent will evaporate, leaving the oil behind to make future filling...
• Re: Exhaust studs
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:39:47 -0400
  ...Exhaust studs > Can't remember if it was this list or another, but someone suggested > to free a frozen nut, heat it up with...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 11:59:12 -0700
  ...for a metal brake line, to cap it off, slide the nut back, put a rubber bleed valve cap on the flared end. for...
• Re: Brake pressure bleeder attachment
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:57:45 -0700
  ...There are rubber washers top and bottom compressed by a nut on the inside. The outfit came with 17 and 19 mm caps for...
• Re: If you are Doing your Headgaskets do the barrel seals too.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:38:27 -0500
  ...nuts BUT that does not cure the problem of the big end of the rod being out of round. the connecting rod and cap...
• Re: Rim Capacity Rating -- used rims from an Audi A5 -- 1430 lbs
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:33:48 -0700
  ...The center caps will not fit at all. You will need a set of the small ball seat lug bolts and nuts (which are...
• Re: Audi A4 Wheels for '83.5 Westfalia?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:09:33 EST
  ...drilling for grease caps) will > fit Cunegonde? They're 5x112. I know I'll need longer studs/bolts and > different nuts, but will I...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:43:08 -0700
  ...drooping wiper blade >pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and >washer >visualize the angle of the blade arm...
• Re: Real time help needed
  Historical mailing list - Mbob1950
  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:51:59 -0500
  ...1 >> >> Remove distributor cap >> >> Pull center wire from cap and set end of wire on metal >> >> Loosed the 13mm nut that holds the distributor...
• Re: head gasket resealing progress
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 20:41:44 -0500
  ...that the capnuts continue to move slightly when "Holding" at the specified torque, I'd think you'd end up with nuts that were...
• Major oil leak help!
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:24:28 -0800
  ...did an oil change and new filter, I also tightened the nut on the cooler, new fresh oil, started it up and its pouring...
• Re: Thread locker on rod bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:44:54 -0400
  ...Also >> one set of nuts (for one cap) has no shoulder. >> Maybe this helps them "balance" the set. >> Thoughts anyone? >> >> Tom L. >> >> On Mon...
• You nearly got me Mr Murphy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:00:24 -0600
  ...The washers under the locking nuts on the front Vanagon spindles can go into several of the slots provided there. When I had the...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:08:17 -0500
  ...There are few situations where the threads a bolt is going into isn't captive in some way. There's really nothing you can...
• Re: syncro front diff mount replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:51:46 -0400
  ...Use new bolts and those prevailing torque lock nuts. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Diesel Fanatacism
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:59:00 -0700
  ...They're extremely efficient when >running at a constant speed and theyll power a generator/capacitor grid with >computer controlled electric traction motor at...
• dometic thermostat replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:23:04 -0700
  ...If so how? I guess my Dometic will not reach full capacity ever without thermostat influence? That tube being broken means it's not...
• STILL stalling
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Sat, 1 Mar 2003 19:37:41 -0500
  Man, this is driving me nuts. OK, here's what I've done so far: replaced fuel filter, air filter, plugs, wires, distributor cap...
• Re: wioers no longer aligned
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:53:26 -0600
  ...plastic cap at the base of the wiper arm which will > expose the nut that holds the arm in place. Take the nut oft...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 10:59:24 -0700
  round off bleeder or nut? try this... take a a sharp flat file and file 2 opposite sides of the bleeder/nut... take a...
• Correction: How to Remove center caps on Carat wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 12:17:51 -0500
  ...hollow inside of the > back ones is filled by the axle nut... so much so that the little feet > around the edge don't...
• water level sensor in westy
  Historical mailing list - rob campbell
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 18:02:11 -0700
  ...My lid (the screw- out cap) has no holes it in for a wire. Is this a retrofit? Am I reading the Bentley incorrectly...
• Brain dead repair
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 15:09:31 -0800
  Of course no one will admit to ever leaving their coolant recovery tank cap on the back bumper and driving away with out installing...
• spare alloy rim in Vancouver, Wa
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:59:29 -0800
  ...I don't have the lug nuts, or beauty cap for it. It appears to be in good shape. Feel free to email me...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 23:04:01 +1300
  ...engine has 175 >HP? Is it worth it? There were two capacities, based on the 1.9 & 2.1 fours; they were 2.8...
• Re: Looking for alloy wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Mon, 6 Oct 1997 10:04:12 -0400
  ...4 Carat Alloys with ctr caps, and all lug nuts/bolts mounted on tires usually go for $400-500 for all 4. (usually between...
• Van-Again Christmas Specials! (grilles and wheels)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 20:32:17 EST
  ...Quad Light Grille kit: '80-'85 Vanagons $240 '86-'91 Vanagons $280 Used Rhein 15x6.5 Alloy Wheels and center caps $380 + shipping (only...
• Re: re cleaning pop top
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 12:01:17 -0400
  ...up on your luggage rack and remove the 4 plastic caps covering the nuts and washers between the back of the luggage rack and...
• Re: exaust removal
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 23:55:31 -0700
  Its common place to turn a rounded off nut with a sharp chisel I first point the chisel straight into the nut to get...
• Re: Long life Coolant & alloy wheel questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 May 2012 10:41:46 -0700
  ...VW alloy wheels along with this rig, but no > studs/nuts or center caps. Any ideas where I can get these? Are they > worth...
• Re: Shocks again
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:39:55 -0700
  ...install ! |> There is supposed to be a plastic cap thingy there to cover the nut and |> threaded end to keep corrosion at bay. Probably...
• FS: five 14" Vanagon alloy wheels and BFG tires
  Historical mailing list - William Manley
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 17:53:52 -0700
  ...The alloys are in good shape, and include center caps and lug nuts. The tires have about 17,000 miles on them, were rotated...
• Re: '84 GL out of the woods! -Long post-
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 11:47:26 -0700
  <snip> Can anyone tell me where the front windshield washer solution cap is. I can see the tanks under the front wheel wells, but...
• Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:01:30 -0400
  ...Also if you do pull the dust cap off of the base nut which is like 24 mm or something make sure to lube...
• TracRac TracVan Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:36:19 -0800
  ...When ordering TracVans you would also order extra trac bolts, and also extra square nuts. I lost one square nut. And could not find...
• Re: Reinforced Tires - was Yokohama Tires Revisited
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Mar 2001 11:12:35 +1200
  ...Could >you take a look at those and see what the maximum pressure and carrying >capacity is? Do they also have a load rating...
• Re: Driver's side front wheel grease cap
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:39 -0500
  ...hub cap (now called "wheel cover" by more modern types) described as a safety feature, with the claim that if a nut came loose...
• Re: Size spec for pop-top bolt?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:09:14 -0700
  ...253-070-908 C - Pastel White 253-070-908 D - Hazel Nut Brown 253-070-908 E - Desert Beige The plastic "dressing" cap which...
• Re: repost: anyone taken a power mirror appart and back again?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 23:57:01 -0700
  ...I wonder why the nut came lose and what holds it in place. Loctite? > I have power mirrors on two on my vehicles. Neither...
• Re: power steering pump adjustment bolt size
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:23:14 -0700
  ...the pivot bolt is a 'cap bolt' ........pretty sure .........that non-nut end is square below the 'cap top of the bolt' .......... to engage...
• Re: cost of hosting vanagon.com
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 30 May 2010 18:03:16 -0700
  ...Go back sucking hoses and stashing nuts. BenT Sent from my mobile device On May 30, 2010, at 5:49 PM, "Mike \"Rocket J...
• Re: What do I need to install 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 22:07:23 -0900
  If you're replacing steel wheels, you need longer bolts, as well as different nuts, as the seat taper is at a different angle...
• Re: Microsoft
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:15:23 -0500
  ...Howard On 27 Aug 2004 at 20:02, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > If Microsoft was capable of writing decent software it wouldn't NEED > to...
• Re: Looking for Steering Column Cover and...
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:59:50 -0800
  ...Anyone have a cap that covers the front windshield wiper shaft/nut? > > I have an '88 Wolfsburg - thanks in advance! > > -Ben... Thoroughly enjoying my...
• Re: New Rear Door Struts?
  Historical mailing list
  31 Mar 1996 08:52:33 GMT
  ...should have a higher load capacity. Anyway, generally all that's required is that you remove a nut or c- clip to allow one...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:34:17 -0800
  Also check for loose nut on steering wheel. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• Coolant System Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 9 May 2002 09:59:43 -0400
  ...I took a 5/16" brass nut and drilled out the center to about 8 mm. I then bored an 1/8" hole sideways...
• Re: Correct capacitor
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 22:25:32 -0500
  ...Correct capacitor > > > > > >>Tantalum is just another type of electrolytic capacitor, it uses > different > >>material. Most electrolytic capacitors use aluminum. The difference is > >>tantalum in...
• How to mount audi 5000 turbo wheels on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:03:05 EST
  ...stock vanagon nuts for mounting wheels. you CANT use the audi center cap. you CAN use the vanagon carat alloy center cap, tho. if...
• correct tire pressure for 195 14 8ply
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:58:10 -0800
  ...That seems kind of nuts to me as 65 PSI is based on the full load capacity of 1674lbs. Even a fully loaded Westy...