I have a wire wheel run by blet drive and I use it to polish al the crud and
rust off my old bolts.

DM&FS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Knight" <bill.knight@USA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: 2 Questions

> #1: The replacement lamps come with the plastic holder attached.  I
> just bought a set at the local dealer, they were $2 each.
>
> #2: If the hardware pieces are really cruddy, soak them in kerosene,
> otherwise give them a shot of WD-40.
>
> Bill Knight
> Raleigh, NC
> 84 Westy Wolfsburg
> 91 Vanagon Carat
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Dave Baker
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 11:44 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2 Questions
>
>
> Morning, folks.  Today I have two questions for the list.  Here
> goes...
>
> 1.  According to Haynes, the dash lights just push into their plastic
> sockets.  I untwisted the sockets and removed them from the instrument
> panel, but I'll be durned if I can get the lamps themselves out of
> their
> plastic holders.  What's the trick?
>
> 2.  Anyone know of a good way to clean up screws and fasteners (e.g.,
> bolts,
> washers, etc.)?  As I remove and replace components, I'd like to reuse
> as
> much hardware as possible but remove any rust or scale that's formed.
>
> I'll be waiting for your comments.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dave in KC
> 95 Westy (with working brake lights)
> http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm