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• Re: Antenna needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 13 May 2003 11:32:33 -0700
  Were it mine, I'd use a clamp on, spring loaded, universal replacement mast. Available at ALL your FLchainAPS. Even Wally World. Jim
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:31:56 -0600
  ...clamp won't slide off. YMMV DM&FSAt 08:14 PM 11/29/2009, Loren Busch wrote: >Anyone have any experience with this 'universal...
• Syncro Drive Shaft Balancing - The Cheap Fix
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:05:25 -0500
  ...Fasten them around the drive shaft with one at each end near to the Universal Joints. Now tighten the clamps until they are just...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:40:56 -0700
  ...with worm clamps ... the ear clamps by Oetiker clamps clamp in a universal tension the worm style are excellent in a yard repaired garden...
• Re: sagging tail gate, no good deed unpunished
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 17 Aug 2013 22:16:52 -0600
  ...bob.....whom also uses a mechanics hood strut clamp sometimes..... just for safety. ;-) looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Support-Strut-Shock...
• fuel line problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 17:37:44 -0800
  ...NAPA auto parts store? There are 2 small clamps also. Are these VW parts or universal? Many thanks in advance. Jim jsnyder@davis.com...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:58:21 +0000
  I repurposed a Gomadic Universal Replacement Holder (http://www.gomadic.com/universal-windshield-car-auto-mount-pda-phone-holder.html) which has a ball...
• Re: EUROVAN EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 06:59:29 -0500 (EST)
  ...They use so called "universal" mufflers that are the approximate size for your car, and a couple of different makes/models, etc. I admit...
• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:49:51 -0700
  ...http://www.buy.com/prod/hood-prop-universal-clamp/224158257.html?listingId=230426198&s_kwcid= Just in case ..... It gets stowed in the rear...
• Re: Tool needed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:12:41 -0500
  ...any time you are offered a tool that attaches to a drill with a hose clamp, run away! If you don't have a...
• Re: how do I get O2 sensor out?
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 24 Jul 1996 15:58:57 -0400
  ...Yes, the Bosch > sensors are expensive ($60-80); however, your FLAPS can get you a "universal" > one that requires a small bit of wiring...
• Re: Seattle secrets and an oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 02:32:20 EST
  ...there is a factory spring steel clamp at the bottom that holds the plastic tube to the metal tube.. replace that with a universal...
• Re: 91 shift problems
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 16:52:20 -0500
  ...Universal Joint at that point there is a connection between the front linkage and teh rear linkage loosen up this bolt that clamps the...
• Re: Camper Roof rack questions..
  Historical mailing list - G. Lee
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:26:01 -0600
  ...I think their newer bike carriers are more universal and can accommodate a variation in tubing diameter. For what its worth, I make Westfalia...
• Re: Having trouble getting a good idle when cold and the computer functioning
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 16:54:43 -0500
  ...Got lots o hose clamps. Now, the coaxial cable is interesting. The sensor is a universal type and reuses the single wire from the...
• Re: power steering reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 3 Nov 2005 16:23:36 -0500
  ...I think what you got is a universal type filter.I personally have never changed the power steering filter on a vanagon,but sounds...
• Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:20:01 -0700
  ...rack with a clamp (as I've already done on the passenger side. My questions: 1) I bought a universal replacement boot from a...
• Re: HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 02:13:42 ADT
  ...Try to find a universal clamp-on hitch. They fit over it. It's a plate with big threaded "J" hooks, nuts, washers and...
• Re: A/C hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 21:31:00 -0700
  ...I also used hose clamps. I bought a universal dryer for about $29 back then. It worked very well - no fittings leaked. I don...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:39:22 -0600
  ...Andrew On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone have any experience with this 'universal' part...
• Re: Honey I shrunk the coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 11:11:30 -0700
  on my subie conversion i used copper and universal flex hose for my coolant system. the first winter i developed about a half dozen...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 13:00:31 -0400
  ...Make sure you line up the two small holes when >clamping it down. I still had to fiddle with it for a couple of...
• Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:35:16 -0500
  ...It is a universal key that fits all the tanks. If you have the earlier tank filler, you'll find it hinged at the...
• measuring tools
  Historical mailing list - dean c aukes
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 09:00:47 -0500
  ...100 with revolution counter), 22-piece test indicator point set, universal dovetail clamp for test indicators, 3-diameter rod (5/16, 7/32, 3...
• Gas Tanks, fuel hose clamping
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:04:29 EST
  ...The later tanks, and the tank that VW now sells as "universal", comes with the larger diameter outlet tube that matches up with the...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0400
  ...work piece - Hose Clamp Pliers feature rotatable, universal grip inserts for securely gripping the Clamps in all positions - Hose Clamp Pliers can be used...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:03:32 -0500
  ...rack with a > clamp (as I've already done on the passenger side. > > My questions: > > 1) I bought a universal replacement boot from a...
• Re: which one?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 13:04:26 -0800
  ...more expensive and it screws in rather than just sliding in with a clamp to hold it in place... check www.busdepot for prices...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:36:54 -0330
  ...It is a universal key that fits all the tanks. > >If you have the earlier tank filler, you'll find it hinged at the...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:10:24 -0300
  ...work piece - Hose > Clamp Pliers feature rotatable, universal grip inserts for securely > gripping the Clamps in all positions - Hose Clamp Pliers can be used...
• Re: Sewfine? CHEAP BRAKE VACCUM CONTROL VALVE ('71 Bus)! Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 16:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Popped it in, clamped it, and voila-- zero brake problems. They don't even stiffen up instantly when the engine conks out at a...
• moving from California to Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:25:30 -0700
  ...Can I substitute another universal clamp or go with the dealer repair? There is no noise coming from the cv joint and the boot...
• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:56:52 -0700
  ...First, do those spring load clamps that attach the hoses to the radiator ever fail or go bad? (these are the kind without the...
• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:09:42 -0700
  ...2.1 coolant woes/Questions > I have a few coolant questions of my own. > > First, do those spring load clamps that attach the hoses...
• Re: Power Steering rack boot
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 23:56:44 -0400
  ...rack with a > > clamp (as I've already done on the passenger side. > > > > My questions: > > > > 1) I bought a universal replacement boot from a...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:24:27 -0400
  ...If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get their large hose clamp pliers meant for the flat spring-type clamps...
• Re: gasket between cv joint and stub axle
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:08:40 -0400
  ...Someone in the past must have installed a "universal replacement " CV joint. Larry A. Interesting book: Rust The Longest War by Jonathan Waldman On...
• Re: an inexpensive muffler
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 22:56:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...to 2"I.D. > adapter to go between the flange and the universal muffler. > I had to cut about 3/4" off of the...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:17:46 -0700
  ...Might be six and seven mm. > > If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get > their large hose clamp pliers meant...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 24 May 2002 14:31:30 -0700
  ...It is a universal key that fits all the tanks. > > > >If you have the earlier tank filler, you'll find it hinged at the...
• Re: Foldable Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 Oct 2013 18:05:00 -0700
  What I've found really handy is to have a universal plug on the output line of my 150w solar panel. Those two prong...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:31:29 -0700
  ...I got the general 3/8" drive universal, can use it for others, did a test fit last night, should work. - re: pulley bolt...
• Re: water pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 13:06:21 EDT
  ...Other tools used were a 3/8" drive, metric sockets, universal joint, various extensions, siphon hose, catch pan and pliers for the hose clamps...
• Re: More about tires...somewhat early ..sort of Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:07:10 -0500
  ...Both of the older methods relied more on operator skill than does the "computer balance" method that is universal (in this country) now. When...
• Re: moving from California to Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 16:54:16 -0400
  ...Can I substitute another universal clamp or go with the dealer repair? There is no noise coming from the cv joint and the boot...
• Re: Sewfine? CHEAP BRAKE VACCUM CONTROL VALVE ('71 Bus)! Shocks?
  Historical mailing list - Jacob Shaun Dustin
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 16:27:10 MST
  ...A hose clamp later, and the job was done. It fits, it works, and I like it. Third: I need some shocks for the...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:25:18 -0600
  ...It is a universal key that fits all the tanks. If you have the earlier tank filler, you'll find it hinged at the...
• Re: A minimal tool kit?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:29:57 -0500
  ...Might be six and seven mm. > >If you contemplate messing with coolant hoses, go to Napa and get >their large hose clamp pliers meant...
• Roadside engine swaps was death valley... but that would be death valley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:41:25 -0600
  ...Every drift, punch, cutter, C-clamp, trouble light, extension, everything. I'm talking furniture clamps to squeeze the exhaust tubes into alignment for reassembly...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:27:37 -0700
  re a 3/8" drive universal / swivel that'll likely get the job done, but the real nice tool to have is a short...
• Re: Stuck in Council Bluffs IA
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:36:18 -0400
  ...The nut on the battery ground clamp is 10 mm. You'll need a ratchet and a three-inch extension, possibly a universal-joint...
• Re: In need of cooling system parts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:32:10 -0700
  ...They make these wire doohickeys that keep pipe clamp pieces from coming off the the of the pipe- you could put one of those...
• Re: Radiator has a leak and green fluid's coming out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:10:46 -0700
  ...I like to replace the spring hose clamps with good german ones. Some of the cardboard used for air flow control is often missing...
• Re: Yeah! It's a water pump weekend! (questions of course)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:37:28 -0700
  ...I got the general 3/8" drive universal, can use > it for others, did a test fit last night, should work. > > - re: pulley bolt...
• Re: More about tires...somewhat early ..sort of Friday
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:13:11 -0700
  ...Both of the older methods relied more on operator > skill than does the "computer balance" method that is universal (in this > country) now. > The...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:58:12 -0800
  ...This bend can be straightened and the clamp forward of the universal joint can slide 30 mm. further up the front shift rod to...
• Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:25:42 -0700
  ...Also, pick up a few meters of 8mm high pressure fuel line and hose clamps. Remove the air-intake rubber elbow and unbolt the...
• Over heating issues, hose broke
  Historical mailing list - Gary Peebles
  Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:45:15 -0700
  ...So I bought some universal, green coolant. It still leaked a little and I just kept filling it up with WATER, (I know, but...
• Re: [Syncro] Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 09:48:35 -0600
  ...probably just a jug of coolant, clamps, some hoses. #2: basic electrial items like fuses and spare bulbs. #3 as fro the ECU. i...
• How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
  ...Next remove the 13 mm bolt/nut on the universal joint that attaches the steering shaft to the steering rack. Use the 3/8...