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• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:08:54 -0500
  ...In that I usually work alone, I had no one to hold the nuts > to get the screws started so I used JB Quick...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 12:03:52 -0700
  ...It seems > that the > clip is used for multiple cars - so it is not readily apparent how the screw is > used. > > Todd > > Brian Doss...
• Re: How to remove window latch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 12 May 2013 23:03:43 -0600
  ...There is a small standard screw in the bottom of the latch. You can see and feel the hole in the latch. I bent...
• Fix for a/c idle
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 13:59:33 EDT
  ...In reality I just screwed the big adjustment screw out a little more. My idle is in the 800 -900 rpm range Steve Cotsford
• Re: Lower grill screw inserts needed
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:11:30 -0800
  ...BTW, part change, no longer uses a screw, just a push pin that expands the plug and holds the grill.
• Re: Surging 1.9 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:41:06 -0400
  ...Have you tried turning in the idle set screw? That's the dime sized screw that sets flush in the throttle body. Ken
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:21:11 -0400
  Neil, The lower screw should be bled also, to rid the internals of contaminants; water and dirt like to lay down there. Obviously, air...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 09:09:39 -0400
  Yep, Neil, was screw loose. G. On Tue, Jun 30, 2015 at 6:23 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > There should be...
• Re: Sliding door's slider (window)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:28:32 -0500
  The latch on the sliding windows are tightened by a set screw under the latch. You will need to take a flat head from...
• installing heads studs
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 05:39:52 -0800
  ...There was no damage to the threads and it easily screws back into the case. I assume I can apply some kind of loc...
• Re: Westy water tank drain cover plate screws
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:48:56 -0700
  ...screws on our "waterdrain cover > > plate" are missing. (It's on Bentley page 76.15, figure 77-057). > > > > Does anyone know what size screws...
• Re: Countersunk screws on latch on rear of the sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Thu, 5 Dec 2019 10:51:31 -0500
  ...The screw in question dose not look like the threads are intact. Do you know where I can get replacement screws? John On Thu...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:51:40 -0500
  ...Factory Hose Clamps In industry, where screw clamps are used, they typically are tightened not with a screw driver but with a tool that...
• Re: mixture adjustment without gas analyzer
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:09:03 -0700
  ...One of you talks about mixture and the other mentions CO2 while the original poster mentioned the "CO content screw". Gentlemen, please check your...
• Re: Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:20:49 -0800
  There is in fact a screw in there. It's a regular slotted type, not phillips. I took a cheap, tiny screw driver and...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 May 2017 18:43:55 -0700
  ...On high mileage engines it is a good idea to replace the > adjusting screws anytime they will be disturbed. Having the screws and valve...
• Re: Cranks, won't start: FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 07:26:03 -0500
  ...I put 3 sheet metal screws in the forward inside door post about 1/2" from the edge, one a few inches from the...
• Re: Won't stay running below 2,500 RPM - Need Throttle Body Idle Screw
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
  Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:20:24 -0700
  ...Chuck On 4/19/18 1:18 PM, Dan N wrote: > if you won't find the screw then some options: > > - tape or put...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:14:44 -0400
  ...You do want to "Purge" the old fluid from both bleed screws on each caliper to have a clean water free, dirt free system...
• recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:44:14 -0500
  ...ok, got the 2nd section down? good, move along to the 3rd section and remove its screw. each section has the screw(s) at...
• Re: broken gas pedal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 May 2009 23:38:30 -0400
  ...In that I usually work alone, I had no one to hold the nuts > to get the screws started so I used JB Quick...
• Re: 85 Uneven idle again
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:34:50 -0800
  If the engine still idles with the idle screw all the way in you have an air (vacuum) leak somewhere. Keep looking. One trick...
• Re: Fryeday: machine screws and Loctite?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 17:52:34 -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...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Setup Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 20:34:11 -0400
  ...Should I set these up *before* tightening the above mentioned bracket mounting screws and let the screws pull things together and create a little...
• Re: Yeeha!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 10:50:07 -0400
  ...does that mean I just pop the old ones out? I can't see any >screw, or other retaining device, can someone help please...
• Re: Stereo upgrade, stock speaker adequacy?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 20:00:50 EDT
  ...The new AC evaporator housing was pre-drilled with 4 screw holes.
• Re: watertank
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 13:55:51 -0400
  ...2) put a screw clam around the bottom of the drain pipe then an expanding hull plug up from the bottom. The screw clamp...
• Re: Ignition Timing - '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:06:57 -0400
  ...Remove the number one sparkplug wire from the distributor cap.Stick a long screw into the cap hole,head first.Stick the plug wire...
• Re: Hesitation off idle, throttle body issues?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:26:42 -0800
  ...first loosening > the set screw (left) and then adjusting with the adjustment screw (right) > the setscrew on the left moves as I adjust the...
• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700
  ...Use plastic cups to capture the 8 million screws that come out. Upper screws are different from the lower screws. Mark the metal strips...
• Re: Westy sink face removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 May 2011 09:39:43 -0700
  oops 3 :) But I am right, aren't I, about the screws at the sides of cabinet? if I remember, its an almost non...
• Re: ISO Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Sun, 6 May 2001 07:04:57 -0400
  The screws threads are fine and it seems to take forever to get out doing half turns, so be patient and it will come...
• Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:41:09 -0500
  ...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: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:59:05 EST
  yea..dont forget the screw(s) at the rear of the panel....ive seen many panels torn up around the screw holes because people...
• poptop Stainless Steel Screws
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 3 Jun 2006 04:35:16 -0700
  Where can I get stainless steel screws (sloted) for poptop. I see they have at GoWesty but anyplace else where I can get? I...
• Re: Mounting SA Grille Inner Lights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:38:32 -0700
  ...Only two screw >> holes are enlarged, leaving the other two exactly the size of the screw. >> Once those two screws are put in place...
• '83-'85 hunting idle
  Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
  Tue, 4 Feb 97 08:56:48 -0600
  ...but screw the book! :) a hunting idle can sometime be remedied by slowly adjusting the idle speed screw on the throttle body-- that big...
• Re: 1800cc type 4 carb adjustment...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 21:48:20 -0700
  At 1:52 PM 6/24/96, Gregor Durstewitz wrote: >Dear list, > Does anyone know which way to turn the idle speed adjustment screw...
• Screwing in the Van (F) (Long)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 23:56:27 PDT
  Well, I did figure almost everyone on the list would open this one -- and I do promise to talk about screwing in the van...
• Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 2 Jan 2018 15:27:48 -0500
  > > Telescoping mechanic's mirror > Telescoping magnet > Spreader pliers > Ratcheting right angle Phillips (for Westy curtain mounting screws) #1 Phillips (for LED panel screws) Hand...
• Re: end of thread?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 13 Feb 2000 00:13:33 -0800
  ...I *will* outlaw slotted screws, & only allow either Phillips *or* PoziDrive screwdriver heads, not both! (jeez I detest slotted screws) BTW/FWIW: for those...
• simple extinguisher mount
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:24:58 -0700
  ...a 12" length of PVC pipe (white), 3" ID, 1/8" wall thickness (yes the Halon unit is slim and tall), screwed with a...
• Re: Storing Westy for 8 months
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:43:16 -0700
  > > Did you drain the P-trap under the sink? It's the white plastic > "bulb"-looking device that has a screw in the bottom...
• Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 14:11:32 -0500
  ...Use a short screwdriver with a > medium > width blade, sometimes an offset screwdriver will work. Remove the > screw and > the latch will come off...
• Re: Westy Fridge- Checking Propane Pressure Setting]
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:56:38 -0400
  ...Remove this plug to get at >the adjustment screw. A Phillips screwdriver is needed to turn the >adjusting screw. DO NOT MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENT...
• Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:31:53 EDT
  ...Then, 2 screws through the holes in the front of the tunnel into the roll cage in the ceiling secures the tunnel. The 2...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale -> newer seats in 1982 westy
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:05:56 +0000
  ...Remove the phillips head screws that hold the armrests to the door and then replace the screws using plastic screw caps with the little...
• Re: Sink P-Traps: great deal!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 12:13:43 -0400
  ...I then replaced the screw with a stainless-steel nut & bolt and sealed the bottom of it with washer and water proof sealant, and...
• Re: Tightening Armrests
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:48:39 EST
  alot of times the little allen head screws snap off flush w/ the hole. i either take a needlenose pliers in from behind (carefully...
• RE: Heater Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 11:07:00 -0800 (PST)
  > SET DEVICE=EXXON to screw up your environment. SET CAR=NODRIVE to stop screwing it up. Or else quit whining about it! Exxon et...
• Re: curtains on westy
  Historical mailing list - David Cooper
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 21:18:04 EST
  Lidia, The snaps for the curtains are actually screwed into the body. I just did this in my Westy and I just screwed the...
• Re: pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:09:57 -0500
  At 03:17 AM 12/13/2011, John Lauterbach wrote: >Loosened lock nut and moved adjusting screw in about five turns and >tightened the...
• Re: CO Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 15:29:32 CST6CDT
  Donald asks: > So I have been experimenting with turning the CO adjustment screw > counter-clockwise. My first attempt was to make a full turn...
• Re: Plug Over Fuel Mixture Adj Screw on AFM, '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:22:25 -0400
  ...I've tried using >an easy-out and a self-tapping screw to lift and turn in both directions, >but the plug simply spins...
• Re: 1.9 runs better with 02 sensor disconnected-kinda long cause I need to ventialte
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:08:16 -0500
  ...More accurately, I think the idle stabilizer is compensating for the air screw being turned in too far, and I dont get proper air...
• Re: sliding door handle broken?
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 06:49:26 -0700
  ...Tighten up until screw bottoms out in hole in handle. You might need a screw of slightly different lengths if your handle screw hole...
• Re: Rattling front grills
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sun, 25 Aug 2013 18:43:52 -0600
  ...I realized recently that the lower grill is missing a screw in the > top center. I think replacing that would be a good thing...
• Re: Drive flange OUT - now the seal?!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:35:16 -0500
  ...Use a screwdriver to tap under an outside edge of the old seal and GENTLY pry it out of the big screw flange thingy...
• fuse panel screw size?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:31:07 -0400
  Does anyone know the size of the screw at the bottom of the fuse panel that holds the panel in place? Indicated with an...
• Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 08:39:19 EDT
  Mike the diesel has an idle adjuster screw that basically just moves the throttle arm to raise the idle. Try backing this screw off...