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• Re: Trickle charging hungry squirrels
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:33:50 -0400
  ""easy to catch portly park squirrels"" Have you ever tried to catch a squirrel? I had one loose in my basement once. HOw to...
• HELP - Slider won't stay closed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 13:02:54 EST
  ...There also looks like there is another catch that should be springing up to catch the rotatating catch. Make sense? Anyway, our Westy is...
• Rear bench hinge?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:28:10 -0500
  ...There’s usually a “sproing” sound when it catches whatever it catches. No more! No catch, no sproing. I have to lift the bench...
• WTB: passenger seat belt bracket...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 20:29:13 -1000
  Can someone sell me a seat belt bracket, with an intact plastic catch/release mechanism for the right-hand side of the pair of...
• Catch up
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:25:10 -0800
  ...https://shufti.blog/2023/11/25/vanagon-catch-up/ Ab
• Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:11:24 EST
  ...why would a late model vanagon engine possibly catch on > fire? > > vanagon engines dont catch on fire any more than any other engine that...
• Re: Sliding door catch
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:27:34 -0700
  ...Sliding door catch Does anyone have the catch that holds the sliding door open when it is fully open? I see the threads in...
• Sliding door catch
  Historical mailing list - Charles Keeter
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 16:32:07 -0400
  Does anyone have the catch that holds the sliding door open when it is fully open? I see the threads in the door assembly...
• Re: Cabinet Metal Door Catch
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:26:52 -0500
  ...http://nlavw.com/gb/interior/388-westfalia-cupboard-door-catch-bracket-with-screws.html Looks like that's a great option if you don...
• Re: FW: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 08:55:38 -0500
  Mine wouldn't catch because the nylon block on the top front door slider was badly worn. I turned it 90 degrees so the...
• Sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 16:59:28 -0800
  ...The front latch seems to catch, but the rear latch seems to catch, then pop the rear of the door back open. I've...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:03:30 -0800
  ...They are pretty much the same, but the front catch piece is shorter by about 2" on one, requiring a skinny spare tire. If...
• Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:00:55 -0500
  Hi Everyone, Quick question, why would a late model vanagon engine possibly catch on fire? What are the signs to look for? What could...
• How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 22:19:45 +0100
  ...The catch will still not slide off the mounting - any ideas? Steve
• Re: Cabinet Metal Door Catch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:20:15 -0700
  I'm not trusting my memory completely here, but didn't that metal catch change slightly during the westy production run? I seem to...
• unclas Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Thomas, Geoffrey
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 12:18:36 -0400
  ...Someone I spoke to suggested a spacer for the bolt and do away with the catch, but the catch seems like nice insurance Should...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good --
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 21:43:05 -0700
  ...Instead of a bush catcher, it would be an SUV catcher. Rob __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals...
• Vanagon sliding door 'open' catch
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 17:59:48 -0800
  So, you slide the door open, and it's supposed to catch on a hook there by the rear door frame. Well, the hook...
• Re: Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 29 May 2010 21:40:31 -0700
  bullet catch yes. and while you're at lee valley, get some of the self adhesive urethane bumpers (hemispherical). lots of uses in van...
• Re: Late Bus Pop Top on Splittie, possible ?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 02:32:04 EST
  ...AOL.COM writes: << Ben, you think you can slide that by without anyone catching on eh? :<) >> Only someone from Pennisylvania could catch it. BenT
• Re: Carat Table Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 20:46:55 -0400
  ...It seems there is some sort of catch behind the table low on the side. Is it a positive catch, or some sort of...
• Cabinet Metal Door Catch
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 06:13:18 -0700
  Morning all, I'm looking for 2 metal door catches for holding cabinet doors closed in my 86 westfalia. If you have a spare...
• Re: Slipping Auto Tranny after fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:11:59 -0500
  ...It slips then catches. Sometimes with a little bump as it catches. Fluid is spot on. Measured when warm with the engine running. I...
• Re: Need Help re Sliding Window
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 22:36:56 EST
  The sliding window in a Westie has the catch in the center of the window while the sliding window in a non-camper usually...
• Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 12:38:53 -0700
  >> >But doesn't that PVC pipe give off poisonous fumes when it catches fire It does, but you can easiliy install a smoke detector...
• Re: Carat Table Problems
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Hoffman
  Thu, 24 Oct 96 17:57:08 -0700
  The catch is a two way: push tabletop toward sidewall to open; push tabletop toward sidewall to close. If the locking stud is pushed...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Sat, 9 Jul 2005 09:38:02 +0100
  ...The catch then comes away. No force required. Thanks to all for help. STeve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon...
• Passenger door won't close
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 16:13:50 -0700
  ...Is there a way I can adjust the catch so that it closes easier? I looked in Bentley and it appears the catch only...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:17:10 -0800
  ...They are pretty much the same, but the front catch piece is shorter by about 2" on one, requiring a skinny spare tire. If...
• Re: VW Camper Magazine Subscription Troubles!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 11:49:28 EDT
  ...I'ma kindergarten student! ;-) Nice catch tho' >> Course Phare-dra will catch it. She's the queen on Chantilly lace bares. I cain't...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:58:56 EDT
  ...The catch will still not slide off the mounting any ideas? >> Yes, a wedge-it screw starter used in reverse. A Klein K36 should...
• Re: Catch up
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:54:41 -0800
  ...all, of van things I’ve been trying to make the last couple > months. > > https://shufti.blog/2023/11/25/vanagon-catch-up/ > > > Ab
• Door catch rod seal - Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:25:25 -0400
  ...My van is missing the rubber seals that go around the hole where the door catch rod comes out of the body. Does anyone...
• Re: Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 30 May 2010 06:14:22 EDT
  ...I think it has to be something (after lots of googling...) that is called a "bullet catch" or a "ball catch". Lee Valley has...
• Carat Table Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 11:15:06 -0400
  ...It seems there is some sort of catch behind the table low on the side. Is it a positive catch, or some sort of...
• Re: Risk of fire?
  Historical mailing list - James Walldow
  Fri, 2 May 2003 17:34:07 -0800
  shawn..........theres lots of stories out there of our vans catching on fire.......what i did, was have all my fuel lines replaced with...
• Re: Cabinet Metal Door Catch
  Historical mailing list - Joe Novak
  Wed, 10 Jun 2015 08:41:16 -0700
  ...I dont have > any. > > sorry. > > > > I did find this place though: > > > http://nlavw.com/gb/interior/388-westfalia-cupboard-door-catch-bracket-with-screws...
• Re: Sticking sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 08:33:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I just noticed that the inside panel is 'loose' and catches on the the rear lip or edge of the car, causing the 'catching...
• new uses for vanagon parts....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:30:52 EDT
  engine cover lids make good oil drip catcher trays... :) had to cram 2 westys in the top of the barn, one had a oil...
• Re: FW: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 12:16:12 -0400
  ...Mine wouldn't catch because the nylon block on the top front door slider was badly worn. I turned it 90 degrees so the...
• Re: Door catch rod seal - Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Mon, 19 May 2003 13:47:50 -0400
  ...Door catch rod seal - Part #? > Hello Vanagonauts. > > My van is missing the rubber seals that go around the hole where the > door catch rod...
• Re: Front Spindle
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:49:02 -0400
  ...The test is whether or not you can catch your fingernail in the groove. If it catches, the polishing may not be totally effective...
• Re: unclas Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:01:36 -0400
  ...After ditching the old steel wheel I found that the alloy combo >would not allow the carrier to engage with the catch. The tire...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 18:51:19 -0700
  ...How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy > Ummm - The oproblem i'm trying to solve is that the sliding door window...
• huh???? '06 T5 eurovan diesel for sale on samba?????
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:27:57 -0400
  > they say it can easily be brought over the border??? > > must be a catch... > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=218949...
• FREE Adventurewagen parts, cabinets, etc. in San Francisco
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 01:17:51 -0800
  The catch is you have to take it out without damaging the van. Please pmail me for details. If there are no takers by...
• Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 11 May 2004 12:35:07 -0700
  anybody else catch the NPR piece this morning on Diesels? much discussion was on the VW diesel. http://www.npr.org/rundowns/segment.php...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:49:10 -0700
  ...The starter > turns, but the engine only catches half-heartedly. > > Flubada-flubada . . . <dies>. > > Crank again, give it a little gas. > > Flubada, <half-hearted "vroom...
• Re: Vern Holm
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 11:50:41 -1000
  ...Run CatchUp Security Fixes now: http://two.digital.cnet.com/cgi-bin2/flo?y=eCA102qsc0Eq0dHu0Aa CatchUp Security Fixes can determine if you're vulnerable...
• Re: Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:15:24 -0800
  Hi Tim, My 90 GL sliding door pops open once in a while and I have adjusted the catch on the door frame. The...
• Coolant hose leak between long pipe & bottom of T Stack
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:24:04 -0700
  ...Found a puddle on my catch all cardboard on the floor of the garage. I eyeballed the line of sight/gravity always tries to...
• removing slider window catches
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:01:39 -0400
  ...gurads/air intakes a nice bumper black, the ugly faded window catches really stand out. How can I remove these to paint them? I...
• Drip Tray "latch" to keep up while cooking
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 29 May 2010 18:58:22 -0600
  ...I think it has to be something (after lots of googling...) that is called a "bullet catch" or a "ball catch". Lee Valley has...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 22:36:48 +0100
  Ummm - The oproblem i'm trying to solve is that the sliding door window catch wobbles. From what I can see there is a...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 10:08:48 -0700
  ...They are pretty much the > same, but the front catch piece is shorter by about 2" > on one, requiring a skinny spare tire. If...
• tightening sun visor??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 20:28:36 -0700
  ...I don't see any adjusting screws, so before i rip into it, any advice here? The catch end (next to the rear-view...
• Re: unclas Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:18:58 -0600
  ...a spacer for the bolt and do > away with the > >catch, but the catch seems like nice insurance > > > >Should the tire/rim fit, or...
• Re: Mice!!!
  Historical mailing list - juju34
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 11:48:04 -0500
  invest in a feline mouse catcher...
• good junk yards in the Seattle area looking for front shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Art Jury
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:30:02 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of a good junk yard in the seattle area for stuff like this? Or is it catch as catch can? Thank...
• Re: $100k Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:35:31 -0700
  yup.. one rust spot... good catch