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• Re: installing a LP tank on a van for use w/ a portable stove or ...
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 08:24:24 -0600
  it can be done by just adding the correct fitting to your pressure regulator. have it fitted with the newer type end connection and...
• Re: 2-week wait on a diesel water hose?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 10:06:34 -0400
  I welded together fitting for my engine swap. This was a lot cheaper than buying hoses that you describe. Some time after I found...
• Re: Stub Axle / Grease: Enough Is Too Much
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:28:52 EST
  ...Even if that is manage to be done successfully, then in order to effectively renew the wheel grease through such a grease fitting would...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:20:05 -0400
  ...I spent a lot of time trying to seat the grommet already installed >> on the fitting.. didn't work for me. >> > > > > And might I...
• Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 17:14:08 -0800
  ...So what we need to do is find a hose to fit the fitting or a fitting to fit all the hoses, right? That...
• Re: Squeaky upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 12:13:25 -0500
  ...add grease fittings on the ends-- E-mail message Has anybody tried anybody tried drilling, taping and putting a grease fitting on the upper...
• Thread size of vanagon brake fittings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:43:42 -0500
  What is the thread pitch and diameter on vanagon calipers? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Front end overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:43:22 -0500
  ...I hope the grease fittings will prevent this from happening again. A Google search will show you how to install the grease fittings. Now...
• Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:42:49 -0700
  ...Any better ideas? >> > > I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the > tradesmen I > know who spend their days winging together...
• Re: TracPipe, anyone used it?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 21:54:07 -0600
  "trac-pipe","gas-tite" and "ward-flex" are all the same type corrugated stainless steel tubing (ccst) but have different termination fittings. The fittings...
• Re: Where's my fuel tank leaking from?!
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:34:33 -0400
  When replacing the crossover pipe seals, it's WAY easier to install the grommet (seal) into the hole first, then push the pipe fitting...
• Re: Bluestar project progress
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:30:38 -0400
  Well it seems that barbed fitting is something more. From what I can see, the hose from the breather tower plugs into the fitting...
• Re: How to reseal propane connection?
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:24:10 -0700
  Gas(propane) connections work without teflon tape or any other additives, the seal depends on fittings tightened to right torque(compression fittings). Only tapered...
• Re: Westy Sink Drain Bowl - Broken
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:38:57 -0500
  ...the bowl off and > filed off the fitting flat in hopes of finding a compression fitting > tomorrow at the hardware store. > > > > David Wilhite > > 84...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 15:17:41 -0800
  "Liquid Level Gauge Valve" http://propanewarehouse.com/cylindervalvedetail.asp?ID=6017 Andrew
• Re: Sealing propane tank fittings
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 22:20:25 -0600
  ...Any better ideas? >> > > I like Teflon tape on any tapered thread fittings myself, but the tradesmen I > know who spend their days winging together...
• Re: Fridge Fun..... well, NEW fridge fun!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 May 2010 18:45:55 -0400
  ...Firebox seals, drain tube seals, o-rings where the corrugated tubes insert into the flue fitting are the likely places for leaks. I suspect...
• Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 11:05:51 -0000
  I can't help with recommendations on fitting spacers behind the hubs but I reckon that I've found some wheels that would allow...
• Re: New Propane tank fill valve/fitting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 19:56:14 -0500
  ...One is to have a more common fitting on the tank so that I can get it filled more easily. I've run out...
• Re: installing a LP tank on a van for use w/ a portable stove or heater?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 07:24:55 -0600
  as long as you dont get stopped at an inspection station.the quick release fittings are not DOT legal. must be "permanently" affixed.been...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:43:44 -0700
  ...Stan,> I undestand.134 is to have different fittings. It is also to have stick on label to tell anyone that is service it...
• Re: Propex heater
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:57:34 -0400
  ...However, you should be > aware that you'll need sufficient space at the gas end to get the > fitting in place. I almost didn...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:28:45 -0400
  Rocket-the early ones had a steel fitting at the "firewall" the later ones were plastic. I chose to run straight quality rubber line...
• Re: Common AC leaks? (my question)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:29:33 -0400
  ...Apparently it is leaking from the high side fitting at the compressor. I took this fitting off and put in a new o-ring...
• Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:56:14 +0000
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• Re: Changing the propane regulator -#2
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 5 May 2011 08:47:16 -0700
  ...the >> fittings (& gathering the correct tools) >> 7/8" for the reverse thread fitting into the tank, 13/16" for the >> line fittings (I did...
• Re: 1979 heater boxes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 1995 16:25:50 -0400
  ...I remember various fittings for pollution control EGR that existed on some years but which could be 'blanked' off with a bit of flat...
• Re: Fwd: Gas tank leak-'TOP LEAK' may be "Y" fitting to expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 23:10:23 -0400
  ...Check the "Y" fittings and all hoses to/from them. I had a similar problem, I could see fuel leaking from one of the...
• Re: AC issues
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:44:39 -0400
  ...Just screw one part on the access port and then use the "bayonet" fitting to stick the hose into the fitting. Screwing on the...
• Re: A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 07:15:49 -0400
  ...The replacement pump has threaded > fittings, both equally off-center. The pump body appears quite similar > and looks as if it would fit in...
• Re: Torque spec that requires calibrated fingers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 May 2011 17:31:11 -0400
  ...to actually use a torque wrench on the fittings in this installation." "...Tighten the fitting carefully, it has a taper thread so it will...
• Re: Bluestar project progress-Crankcase vent heater.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 May 2013 20:47:28 -0400
  That fitting is both an orifice and heater. It provides a restriction to the blow by that can make it into the intake air...
• Re: Blue pressure cap, 1 valve or 2?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Aug 2013 01:34:07 -0400
  ...You'd have to cut the cap fitting off and braze across the bottom of it a sheet incorporating a fitting for the hose...
• Re: Double T fitting broken
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:11:55 -0500
  ...If you look at > the link > shown below it is part #19 referred to as the Double Tee fitting > > http://busdepot.com/water19N.htm...
• Re: Grey water tank (81 Vanagon Westy)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 11:00:03 -0400
  ...You screw one end to the drain fitting on the van, the other to the fitting on the tank, then remove the tank's...
• One More Thing About My New Van
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:12:37 +0000
  ...It also has the plastic fuel line fitting in the engine compartment that is responsible for the early demise of many a Vanagon. I...
• Re: Projektzwo Fog Lamps
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 13:27:12 EDT
  ...lower grill that either PREVENTS THE FOGS FROM FITTING FLUSH or PREVENTS THE GRILL FROM FITTING FLUSH. IT WILL NOT FIT. I tried this...
• Re: Any way to transfer LP from gas grill tanks into the vanagon LP
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:47:10 -0400
  ...My tank does not have the internal threads on the fill fitting like some do. So where can I get a fitting that has...
• AC Hose Help Needed, Please...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:08:02 -0700
  ...I know the length of the ac hose but I need the size of the hose and fittings. I have to order it and...
• Gas Tank Fittings Invoice
  Historical mailing list - BILLV
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 21:23:09 -0600
  Enclosed is the invoice for parts Hope this helps. BILLV '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] Big Sky Country <><
• Re: 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:16:26 -0800
  Where a fuel hose is crimp-clamed onto the plastic firewall fuel fitting ..........on the forward side, the starter ( non-engine ) side of the...
• Re: disposable propane tank pressure?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 00:39:14 -0500
  ...Others, with a POL fitting, also take at line pressure, and probably regulate it -- in fact the POL fitting is typically on the regulator...
• WBX cooling system addittions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:22:55 -0800
  ...I think used hoses from the rear seat heater will fit between the fittings and oil cooler.However the oil filter wont fit.Will...
• Coolant Hose Size for Heater?
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sat, 9 Jan 1999 14:50:42 -0500
  ...The hose connecting the right cylinder head and the heater has a 5/8 inch ID attachment at the T-fitting for the rear...
• Re: Archive search problem
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 2 May 2000 16:20:11 -0700
  ...installing AND fitting AND > buzzer AND oil > > In return I get a reply: > > >SEARCH VANAGON tachometer AND instruments AND installing AND fitting AND > Missing...
• Re: 2-week wait on a diesel water hose?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:40:49 -0400
  ...The salvage yard I went to had a big basket full of brass hose fittings pulled off VW cars. I suppose it's *possible...
• Re: Now freeze plugs, Was Oops - I let the engine freeze
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:53:00 -0500
  I thought the term freeze plugs came from the chilling if a tightly fitting plug prior to fitting due to right clearances. Maybe? Chris...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:44:29 -0500
  Any materials, fittings, hoses, etc, must be UL listed for the purpose or of an approved type such as proper copper tubung and flare...
• Re: o ring question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 22:10:06 -0600
  If you're just in a tight spot and need to seal one banjo fitting you can wrap the banjo stem with thin lead...
• Re: KOMBI ON FIRE or A GOOD
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 15:36:13 -0500 (CDT)
  > >> The small outlet brass pipe or fitting going to a rubber fuel line to > >> the carburetor had popped out of the fuel pump. It...
• RE: Fuel Gauge inaccuracy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 24 Jun 97 02:12:54 UT
  ...This often means replacing at least one seal - and possibly a vent fitting if it cracks. (Had to pull a tank to cure a...
• Re: TIICO... It's Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:57:55 EDT
  ...this type of flex fittings is made to mate to IPS pipe. Rich
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 18 May 2004 19:04:58 -0400
  ...the metal plumbing fitting cups > will hold the 2 nibs on the jumpseat base.
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:04:53 -0600
  ...And it also does have a tendency to leak through the older hoses and fittings. Not unless you choose to replace all the hoses...
• Brake Upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 14:47:27 -0800
  Has anyone investigaged fitting larger rotors/calipers to the front of the Vanagon or rear disks? Thanks, Todd '88 Vanagon
• Re: propane filling question
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 16 May 2005 12:57:37 -0700
  Look around for an Extend-a-Stay fitting thingy. Lets you hook up another tank to the Westy.
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:12:14 -0400
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• Re: Newbie question about auxiliary power
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:11:57 -0800
  ...Why would bypassing the fitting have anything > to do with whether or not fuel exits the tank by gravity? The fitting > itself is just...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:21:36 -0800
  ...AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The plastic fuel line fitting in question doesn't exist in Syncros so > don't worry about...
• Re: On Board Propane used outside
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 7 Jul 2009 21:09:21 -0600
  ...You could make up a > hose, put a quick release fitting at each appliance and on your vehicle > tank > and go that route. You...