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• wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mac Dowell
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:36:27 -0400
  I got tired of buying blades every year so I decided to give the silblade flex blade a try. These are silicone blades. I...
• Re: Heaters, parts, Plastic sleeving, rare connectors ,
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:13:08 -0800
  ...Price per pair: > One blade - $1.50 > Two blade - $2.95 > Three blade - $4.25 > Four blade - $6.15 > Six blade - $7.65 > Eight...
• Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:37 -0500
  ...User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade attachment . Ultra flat blade for improved driver visibility To create uniform wiping pressure across the entire...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:20:23 -0400
  I don't see on Silblades for sale on Amazon if they come in Winter blades? Importante here in Maine? YMMV, Mr. BZ-have...
• wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:28:51 -0700
  I second that on the silicone rubber Sil-Blades. I'm putting them on everything I own. They may be expensive, but better than...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:16:03 -0600
  > I second that on the silicone rubber Sil-Blades. I'm putting them on > everything I own. I'll third that--from this view...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:22:40 -0900
  They look very similar to the OEM blades on my wife's 2003 Passat 4motion Wagon. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: joe trussell...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:55:43 -0800
  As a matter of information, Valeo is connected to SWF, an OEM supplier of wiper motors, blades, refills, turn signal switches, radiators, heater core...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:46:44 -0700
  ...Longer Wiper Blades Even though I use longer wiper blades (20" and 19") I have also wondered about the additional load on the wiper...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:32:39 +0000
  ...This technology results in a >very efficient, ultra-flat wiper blade. An integrated, wind lift spoiler >combines with the blade's aerodynamic low profile...
• Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:44:23 -0700
  In over 2 years on the list I don't recall seeing any discussion of wiper blades. Anyone out there have 2 cents on...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 16:40:36 PDT
  ...drooping wiper blade >Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:13:49 -0700 > >Any suggestions for adjusting a drooping wiper blade? >My passenger side blade...
• Re: Tires, wiperblades and spark plugs.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 01:13:11 -0700
  ...The left wiper blade is 21" and the right wiper blade is 19". I haven't yet been able to check if it would...
• Re: Longer wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:18:43 -0600
  > It's time for new wiper blades. I remembered an old post recommending using > a 21" on the left and a 19" on the...
• Wiper Blades-- size?
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 17:52:27 -0700
  In the archives it looks like most people with an opinion about wiper blades preferred Bosch. Bosch.com says my 85 Vanagon should have...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:54:05 -0600
  ...I got tired of buying blades every year so I decided to give the silblade flex blade a try. These are silicone blades. I...
• Re: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:56:26 -0500
  ...It >seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, >the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:09:43 -0600
  We used Dawn dish soap to scrub our racing tires to revive them and keep them soft,may also work on blades?? Velma 82diesel...
• loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:47:49 -0400
  Can the push in blade be made to fit more tightly to the receptacle? How? This contributes to an intermittent fluctuation in the oil...
• Quick, inexpensive wiper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 20:18:16 -0400
  Yesterday I was thinning out my spare parts pile and came across a pair of old 21 inch wiper blades. I didn't think...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:16:04 -0800
  The drivers side will take up to a 20 inch blade. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> Date...
• drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:13:49 -0700
  Any suggestions for adjusting a drooping wiper blade? My passenger side blade droops down onto the lower windshield seal. I tried adjusting it outside...
• Re: 18" or 20" Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:00:34 -0400
  Javier, you wrote, << As the subject line says, I�m in the need of changing the wiper blades; both were 18" but I guess...
• wiper blades
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:14:15 -0400
  Last spring I bought some fancy (expensive) Bosch wiper blades. The ones without the jointed carrier. They did not perform as stated and now...
• Re: Wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:03:36 -0500
  Ole Lamont is a little wound up over some wiper blades--- Wonder what happens to him when things get a little steamy here?----:>) By...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:33:26 -0900
  You can put a 20 inch blade on the drivers side. Someone mentioned this a while back and I find that it works well...
• Re: Quick, inexpensive wiper upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 23:17:40 -0700
  GoWesty sells Bosch 21" & 19" wiper blades as a set, special this month $12.71 for the set. http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
• [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:24:10 -0800
  ...It seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: Wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - selten
  Sat, 25 May 2002 11:19:17 -0500
  Terry, It's just that you are such a Charmer ,people can't help but to get there blood boiling! As far as blades...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:54:52 -0800
  ...User-friendly lock/unlock provided by unique blade attachment . Ultra flat blade for improved driver visibility To create uniform wiping pressure across the entire...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Fri, 28 May 1999 19:34:44 -0400
  >In over 2 years on the list I don't recall seeing any discussion of wiper >blades. Anyone out there have 2 cents on...
• Re: Wiper blades <S>
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:29:41 -0700
  ...Wiper blades > > > > Ole Lamont is a little wound up over some wiper blades--- > > > > Wonder what happens to him when things get a little steamy...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:59:23 -0600
  ...Great Wiper Blades >I put a set of these on my 84 Westy last month, and couldn't be >happier!!! > Tirerack has buy one...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:56:28 -0700
  ...wiper blades The drivers side will take up to a 20 inch blade. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:21:51 -0700
  Don - BTDT - No matter how much you wipe the armor-all excess off the blade rubber, it will smear. IMHO Armor All is good...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:12:14 -0500
  One thing to remember is that the wiper blade requires a certain amount of pressure to maintain contact, and wipe successfully, with the windshield...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:22:04 -0400
  pop the dust cap with a screwdriver, then remove the bolt (10mm) and washer visualize the angle of the blade arm currently and how...
• Re: Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Fri, 28 May 1999 18:57:20 -0700
  ...Anyone mounted 19" blades? I also prefer Bosch Microedge on my 85 westy, but can't find a FLAPS that carries refills (they have...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:52:01 -0400
  Has anyone tried the "Flexblade"? I currently using the Valeo blade from Tirerack at $19.99 buy one get one free. Good blade, but...
• Re: loose blade conncectors
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:12:09 -0700
  ...loose blade conncectors To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, October 19, 2009, 2:47 PM Can the push in blade be made to...
• Re: Possible...Overheating
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:42:00 -0500
  ...had a propeller blade fly off or the christmas-tree of a turbine blade let go and fling the blade through the engine. I...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:42:58 -0700
  ...Wiper blade recommendation? you might want to consider those insulated covered blades for freezing conditions. Scott http://www.turbovans.com/
• Longer wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:44:13 EST
  It's time for new wiper blades. I remembered an old post recommending using a 21" on the left and a 19" on the...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:08:40 -0400
  ...Tired of replacing wiper Blades GM---- Cleaning the blades with alcohol makes good sense---- I don't know about wiping them down with the...
• Re[2] T4 wiper probs
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  14 Jan 1995 16:11:38 U
  ...The only time I've encountered the non-wiping that you describe was when I went skiing and the wiper blades were so cold...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:50:37 +0000
  Group, I used the Goodyear blades from Costco for a few years on three family cars. Before those I used Anco winter blades that...
• Re: Wiper blade recommendation? Now Length?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 31 Oct 2012 04:52:49 -0400
  I have been running the 20" and 19" blades on my '87 Westy since sometime in June 1994 just after purchasing it and learning...
• Re: getting and staying bent...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 13:07:10 PST
  So Dan Houg says: > chattering blades is to place the jaws of a cresent wrench on the > flat part of the wiper arm and...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 May 2015 09:33:58 -0700
  ...Use actual "metal" blades. The "bi-metal" blades are of no use here. Provide work area with adequate lighting. Use cutting fluid to cool...
• Re: Wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 23:19:39 -0500
  ...t know if I'd be putting that stuff on my blades ---it more than likely smear the hell out of you glass, at...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 19:48:59 -0700
  ...drooping wiper blade >In a message dated 99-07-02 22:15:01 EDT, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: > ><< Any suggestions for adjusting a drooping...
• Re: wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:14:40 -0600
  ...What does the list wisdom say about the best wiper blades? I need all 3. > > Dave B.
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:33:44 -0800
  ...An integrated, wind lift spoiler >combines with the blade's aerodynamic low profile to help it maintain >contact with the windshield to improve visibility...
• Re: Wiper blades
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:13:38 -0700
  Incidentally, I was told that Bosch blades are made of natural rubber. That is why they work so well and also why they don...
• Re: drooping wiper blade
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:43:29 EDT
  In a message dated 99-07-02 22:15:01 EDT, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: << Any suggestions for adjusting a drooping wiper blade? My...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2011 15:01:10 -0400
  ...That being said, my '84 had a three-bladed fan, my '89 has a three-bladed fan and frankly I doubt that the six...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 25 May 2002 07:14:08 -0500
  GM---- Cleaning the blades with alcohol makes good sense---- I don't know about wiping them down with the Armor All--this stuff has...
• 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: [NVC] Disposable razors with good blade guards?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:47:23 -0500
  ...It :::seems that no matter what brand of disposable blade-type razor I buy, :::the little plastic blade guards become separated from the razors...
• Re: Tired of replacing wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 25 May 2002 09:41:43 -0400
  << GM---- Cleaning the blades with alcohol makes good sense---- I don't know about wiping them down with the Armor All--this stuff has...