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• Re: Screw mount snaps? Results
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:57:31 -0700
  ...Stanley, 3/8" (10mm) Screw & Snap Fastener Kit. It has 6 snap sets and they replaced the screws in the overhead behind front seats...
• Re: Bay Westy Upholstery Snaps & etc.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 07:18:37 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Coghlan's Snap Fastener Kit (item #8811). "Everything you > need to add or replace snap fasteners. Contains: 8 sets nickle plated Coghlans is an...
• Re: WTB weekender front curtain "snaps"/ fasteners
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 10:40:26 EDT
  ...It attaches by a clip and "tip" set-up which I guess has a stronger hold than an ordinary snap since the curtain must...
• Fw: Re: Sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 10:21:07 -0600
  Or try your local upholstery shop for snap fasteners. Roy Olynick '87 VW Westfalia GL (till death do us part) '91 Honda Civic SE...
• WTB weekender front curtain "snaps"/ fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 04:10:33 EDT
  ...It attaches by a clip and "tip" set-up which I guess has a stronger hold than an ordinary snap since the curtain must...
• Re: Sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:14:55 -0800
  ...Mike On 3/28/03 8:21 AM, "Roy Olynick" <rrh@AUTOBAHN.MB.CA> wrote: > Or try your local upholstery shop for snap fasteners...
• Re: WTB weekender front curtain "snaps"/ fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 04:57:43 EDT
  ...It attaches by a clip and "tip" set-up which I guess has a stronger hold than an ordinary snap since the curtain must...
• Re: Sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - mary graham
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 10:37:23 -0500
  ...Mike On 3/28/03 8:21 AM, "Roy Olynick" <rrh@AUTOBAHN.MB.CA> wrote: > Or try your local upholstery shop for snap fasteners...
• Re: Fitting South African grills: different to German
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Mon, 7 May 2001 08:54:31 -0500
  ...the top four pins lie right up and snap right in 5. And lastly - using the middle turn fastener from the old grill, put...
• Re: 12-point tool
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 22:53:42 -0500
  ...re set. BTW K-D tools make a good quality triple square as well, brobably a bit cheaper than that "gold-plated" Snap-On...
• Re: Lessons Learned Again & Again
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 12 May 2012 09:45:31 -0700
  ...tumbling out when the rear hatch is opened that needs snap fasteners set, replace my unused city water inlet with a solar panel inlet...
• Re: "drill-out" and Broken Bolt/Stud Extraction Techniques
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 12:52:41 -0500
  ...a set of reversed brill bits from MAC tools. They work on fasteners that were sheared off for reasons other than somebody snapping the...
• Re: [vanagon] German Stahlwille tools available
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 20:18:15 -0500
  ...So for the same cost as a Snap-On > wrench set you can have 7-19mm wrenches, 7-19 sockets, a ratchet, a > set...
• Re: Stuck Strut Bar Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:59:35 -0800
  ...I think it's a hair away from > snapping. <rolls eyes> These fasteners are obviously rusted to the > lower BJ adaptors. > > PIC: > http://tubaneil...
• Re: vanagon grill pics
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 12:00:20 +1200
  ...type fasteners. Can you describe this pin setup? And are the >Hella "driving lights" actually between low and high beams, or is >the beam...
• Re: Oh no. Exhaust stud breakage.
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 22:02:36 EDT
  ...fear of them breaking and snapping off an Easy-Out means finding a shop with an EDM setup. The biggest mistake in using them...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:22:09 -0400
  Not only do they strip but they can also hang up on the fastener. Use a ratchet and socket on a fastener, tighten down...
• Re: Torque wrench; click style, calibration; or how to waste half a day.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 20:42:41 -0700
  ...to 1.) ALWAYS set your 'clicker' to 0 when you're done with it. 2.) NEVER use it to remove fasteners. It ain't...
• Re: Big tools for your big nuts; now Vanagon Tools Rant
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:37:51 -0500
  ...What is the difference between the expensive sockets that sell for $139 a set vs those that sell for $13.99 a set? Other...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:38:35 -0400
  ...Also many SS fasteners are actually quit brittle. I'm curious to find out how the studs are breaking. When looking at the surface...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 21 May 2011 11:25:51 -0700
  ...critical fasteners. *Thread inserts work by drilling and tapping a larger hole, then threading in an insert that acts as a new set of...
• Re: 7-passenger curtain rods?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:26:06 -0700
  ...The snap-fasteners are of the regular mundane craft-store variety. The instructions are crude xerox sheets giving rough measurements for the curtains and...
• Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 21 May 2011 14:50:35 -0400
  ...critical fasteners. *Thread inserts work by drilling and tapping a larger hole, then threading in an insert that acts as a new set of...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:31:29 EST
  ...it's setting is verified right before it is used, it will sooner or later wring the head off a fastener whenever it fails...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:09:23 -0800
  ...Please see http://www.syncro.ca/tech/brakes/AudiBrakes.jpg for a few snap shots of my friend's Audi 100 > Syncro brake design...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:51:00 -0800
  ...Not everybody could afford Snap-On, however! I believe the engineers know this, and set torque values to a number that they believe will...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:31:45 -0500
  ...it's setting is verified right before it is used, it will > sooner or later wring the head off a fastener whenever it fails...
• Re: Torque Specs - Lug bolts and nuts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:27:08 -0700
  ...Not everybody could > afford > Snap-On, however! > > I believe the engineers know this, and set torque values to a number that > they believe will...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:20:17 +0100
  ...The only additional > working to the calliper is the recess for the Allen style fastener so there > would be enough clearance for the disc...
• Re: torque wrench
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 09:06:51 -0600
  ...it's setting is verified right before it is used, it > will > sooner or later wring the head off a fastener whenever it fails...
• Re: WAS: Upper Control Arm Nut .... NOW: Apology. :)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:49:50 -0700
  ...The originals may be long gone. (2 different sets of what look like aftermarket bushings were installed) Thanks for that link. For any others...
• Re: sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 16:33:59 -0700
  Here's my idea for screening for the sliding door and the rear hatch - adhesive Velcro! No gaps, no snaps, easy-peasy. I want...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:47:04 -0400
  ...My '86 has lived in the SE US all it's life and I have found very few fasteners or parts that are really...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:13:46 -0600
  ...With the fancy ones, the fasteners will rip the rain gutters, roof, or pop-top. Mine cost under $50, since i had the tent...
• Re: sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 10:29:40 -0700
  ...When you want to set it up, you just press one side of the Velcro against the door frame strip; slide your finger along...
• Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:46:30 -0800
  ...The only additional > working to the calliper is the recess for the Allen style fastener so there > would be enough clearance for the disc...
• Da 2-liter boat (and tech help?)
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:57:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I snapped off one of the bolts holding the fan housing off - it was inevitable. Also, I discovered at that time that there was...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:45:13 -0600
  ...With the fancy ones, >>> the fasteners will rip the rain gutters, roof, or pop-top. Mine cost >>> under $50, since i had the tent...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 13:08:13 -0600
  ...With the fancy ones, >>>> the fasteners will rip the rain gutters, roof, or pop-top. Mine cost >>>> under $50, since i had the tent...
• Re: Arm rest brackets fatigue heads up
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:42:58 EST
  ...and they get looser, people bump into them more, and most people are too lazy to spend the time to tap the set pin...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:14:40 -0700
  ...With the fancy ones, >> the fasteners will rip the rain gutters, roof, or pop-top. Mine cost >> under $50, since i had the tent...
• NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:44:18 -0700
  ...10 percent Tools, spare fasteners, etc., not removed: 10 percent Lack of lubrication: 7 percent Access panels left off: 3 percent Miscellaneous: 11 percent...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 10:08:12 -0400
  ...10.9 plated fasteners makes a lot of that rusted broken screw or bolt thing disappear. Stainless can also be an option but can...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:35:24 -0700
  ...I found that > the rope slipped in between arm and hinge making removal a small PITA) > Removed fasteners on upper hinges. Removed pins from...
• Re: Best Awning and why
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:13:38 -0700
  ...With the fancy ones, > >>> the fasteners will rip the rain gutters, roof, or pop-top. Mine cost > >>> under $50, since i had the tent...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:17:18 -0700
  ...I found that the rope slipped in between arm and hinge making removal a small PITA) Removed fasteners on upper hinges. Removed pins from...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:20:09 -0500
  ...10 percent > Tools, spare fasteners, etc., not removed: 10 percent > Lack of lubrication: 7 percent > Access panels left off: 3 percent > Miscellaneous: 11 percent...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:33:56 -0400
  ...flanges and/or causing the bolts to snap. You should also use a torque wrench set to 32 ft/lbs. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:25 -0700
  ...10 percent > Tools, spare fasteners, etc., not removed: 10 percent > Lack of lubrication: 7 percent > Access panels left off: 3 percent > Miscellaneous: 11 percent...
• Re: Never attempt a simple fix right before leaving on a trip (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 11:26:33 -0700
  ...10.9 plated fasteners makes a lot of that rusted broken screw or bolt thing disappear. Stainless can also be an option but can...
• Re: Friday Humour
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:22:48 -0600
  ...The Made in Japan car has a totally unique plastic cover that is held in place with no fasteners.... it has to just be...
• Re: CV Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:18:59 -0400
  ...Most likely to prevent the individual stresses on the separate bolts from snapping them off. When they team up in pairs due to the...
• Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Thu, 22 Jul 2004 23:30:58 -0700
  ...The advantage of this awning is the relatively ease of setting up as long as the wind is calm. I knew about the Shady...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:18:36 -0400
  ...The rolled up tent fabric and poles are > held inside the housing with a webbing with a stainless steel snap in > the center. When...
• serious about buying VW specialist shop? Read on! (longish, but exiting)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 01:36:06 -0400
  ...shop press, 2 full sized bench vises, bench tool boxes, 2 sony cordless telephones, 1 sharp fax phone/ copier, brand-name hardware and fastener...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 15:48:40 -0800
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=535 - is this true? * I snapped the heads off the bolts (#12) on the thermostat housing...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:35:22 -0800
  ...Flywheel and oil pump are at different ends of the engine. > > * I snapped the heads off the bolts (#12) on the thermostat housing > (annoyingly...